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Office of the Solicitor General

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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is the legal arm of the Philippine government, representing the state in court cases and providing legal advice to government agencies. It has been involved in significant legal battles, including those related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and high-profile impeachment cases. Recent developments show the OSG is re-evaluating its stance on ICC jurisdiction and participating in key Supreme Court cases.

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Recent developments on Office of the Solicitor General

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Malacañang tells OSG to stay within legal bounds amid ICC case

Malacañang stated that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) must operate strictly within legal boundaries and avoid favoring personal interests.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM

OSG urges SC to deny Bato Dela Rosa's TRO plea vs ICC warrant

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has urged the Supreme Court to deny former Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against an alleged International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM

SC allows OSG to represent gov't in Duterte ICC case

The Supreme Court has allowed the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to resume its role as counsel for the government in petitions challenging the legality of the arrest and turnover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Contractor seeks release from Senate detention

Contractor Curlee Discaya's legal team has filed a petition for habeas corpus with the Pasay City Regional Trial Court, seeking his immediate release from Senate detention.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM

BI welcomes Tarlac court ruling voiding Alice Guo's birth certificate

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed a Tarlac court ruling that declared dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's birth certificate void, seeing it as a "landmark victory" against identity fraud.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

RTC declares Alice Guo's birth certificate void

The Tarlac City Regional Trial Court Branch 111 declared the birth certificate of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo as void on September 24, 2025.

Tue, July 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM

OSG refuses to answer SC questions on Sara Duterte impeachment

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), legal counsel for the House of Representatives, has refused to answer three specific questions from the Supreme Court concerning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM

House submits documents on impeachment raps vs VP Sara to SC

The House of Representatives has complied with the Supreme Court's directive to submit information and documents under oath regarding the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Tue, July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM

OSG open to reconsidering ICC jurisdiction stance

Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe stated that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is open to reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines.

Tue, July 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM

Gatchalian files bill to modernize civil registration, curb fake citizenship claims

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed the Philippine Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Act, a bill aiming to modernize the country's civil registration system and prevent foreign nationals from fraudulently obtaining Philippine citizenship.