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In a 23-page decision made public today, the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I has rejected the request for interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte. These are portions that state the chamber's reasons in rejecting Duterte's bid.

READ: Malacanang has issued Memorandum Circular 102 suspending work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and seven provinces on Friday, September 26 due to heavy rains from Severe Tropical Storm "Opong." to Classes at all levels in 19 provinces in Luzon

Walang pasok! Malacanang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur on Tuesday, September 23 amid heavy rains from Super Typhoon "Nando." Classes are also suspended at all levels in Abra, Apayao, Batanes, Benguiet, Cagayan,

JUST IN: Malacanang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and 29 other provinces on Monday, September 22 as recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council due to the forecasted heavy rainfall from Super

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will name the chair of the ICI in the coming days.

Fajardo, a certified public accountant, is country managing partner at SGV and Co.

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong was named as a consultant to the ICI.

JUST IN: Malacanang has named ex-DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo as members of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure tasked to investigate flood control and other infrastructure projects in the last 10 years.

They will investigate, receive, gather, and evaluate evidence, intelilgence reports, and information against government officials, employees and individuals involved in anomalies, irregularities, and misuse of funds in government flood control and infrastructure projects.

The ICI will be composed of a chairperson and two members who should be "persons of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence."

JUST IN: Malacanang issues Executive Order 94 creating independent commission for infrastructure that will investigate, undertake appropriate measures against those involved in irregularities in government infrastructure projects.

Long weekend alert! Malacanang has released the list of regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days for 2026. There are 10 regular holidays, eight special non-working days, and one special working day as contained in Proclamation 1006 signed on September

TODAY: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a 'sweeping review' of the proposed P 880 billion allocation for the Department of Public Works and Highways in the 2026 National Expenditure Program that is being deliberated by both chambers of Congress. This is amid the

Marcos also created an independent commission to investigate flood control anomalies and comprehensively review projects, identify irregularities, and recommend accountability measures to restore the public's trust in the government's infrastructure spending.

Meanwhile, lawyer Giovanni Lopez was named as Acting Secretary of the DOTR to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services. Lopez was previously appointed as DOTR Undersecretary for administration, finance, and procurement in February this year.

Dizon was ordered to conduct a "full organizational sweep" of the DPWH and make sure that public funds are used solely for infrastructure projects that truly protect and benefit Filipinos.