BREAKING: Department of Justice prosecutors file a grave threats case against Vice President Sara Duterte over her alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and family.

"We confirm that the complaint for Grave Threats against Vice President Sara Duterte was filed today, August 11, 2026, at around 1:30 p.m. with the Office of the Clerk of Court of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court," DOJ spokesperson Raphael Martinez tells reporters.

This is the same probe handled by the National Bureau of Investigation and the same grave threats allegations in Duterte's impeachment.

NEWS UPDATE: The Supreme Court junks the petition that sought to mandate the Senate blue ribbon committee to disclose the initial draft report on the irregularities in flood control projects.

"The SC explained that mandamus may be used only to compel a public official or body to perform a ministerial duty clearly required by law that involves no discretion.

In this case, the SC found no constitutional or legal obligation for the Committee to release an unfinished draft report," the SC states.

"It clarified that a draft report is a preliminary document and only becomes part of the official Senate record once it is finalized, approved by the Committee, and submitted to the Senate plenary following the Senate’s internal rules," it adds.

NOW: The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference on Friday, August 14, days after the Department of Justice filed grave threats case against her.

Lim explains that they filed a motion to quash because they believe the grave threats case should not flourish because Duterte is an impeachable official.

LOOK: The Judicial and Bar Council announces the opening of a vacancy for the position of Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro Javier, who's retiring on November 16.

This will be President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second appointment in the SC after Associate Justice Raul Villanueva in 2025.

NEWS UPDATE: Vice President Sara Duterte files her second perjury complaint vs alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga on Monday, August 17.

NEWS UPDATE: Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors file five cases for sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness with the Marikina City Regional Trial Court, the DOJ confirms on Tuesday, August 18.

This is in relation to the complaints filed by two female police officers who served as his security personnel.

NEWS UPDATE: The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 sets oral arguments for Vice President Sara Duterte's grave threats case on Thursday, August 20.

This is to hear Duterte's position that her grave threats should not flourish because she is an impeachable official who can only be removed through impeachment proceedings.

The Office of the Ombudsman says recantations amid criminal proceedings are not new in high profile cases, calling them “classic pressure tactic.” The investigative body says this amid Orly Guteza’s recantation of his testimony against former speaker Martin Romualdez.

The Ombudsman adds that it still has 28 other witnesses against Romualdez.

“Sa kabila nito, ipinapaalam ng Office of the Ombudsman na mayroon itong *DALAWAMPU'T-WALONG (28)* testigo na nakahandang magbigay ng direkta at materyal na kaalaman sa mga transaksyong sinisiyasat sa kaso ni dating Speaker Martin Romualdez. Nasa ilalim na sila ng legal process sa ngayon,” the body says.

Amid the shooting incidents involving minors, Bureau of Corrections chief Gregorio Catapang issues a memorandum to BuCor personnel to properly handle and safeguard their government-issued and privately owned firearms. 

“The directive emphasizes that firearm safety is a continuing duty that extends beyond the workplace. Personnel who are authorized to possess firearms must ensure that their weapons are secured at all times and cannot be accessed by unauthorized individuals, particularly children and other minors,” Catapang says.

University of the Philippines College of Law graduates nominate Sandiganbayan 3rd Division Chairperson Karl Miranda as Supreme Court associate justice.

Miranda is the anti-graft court justice who recently voted against former senator Bong Revilla's bail petition. Miranda applied for the SC justice position in 2025, but President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. picked long-time SC court administrator and now Associate Justice Raul Villanueva as his first associate justice pick.

SC affirms decision abandoning 'second placer rule' in local elections

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed its ruling that abandoned the "second placer rule" in local elections, in a decision made public on Thursday, August 27.

"The SC denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu, affirming its earlier ruling that upheld the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy for Governor of Sultan Kudarat and abandoned the 'second placer rule' The SC held that the resulting vacancy should be filled by the Vice-Governor," the SC says.

Ombudsman files new corruption cases vs fugitive Zaldy Co

The Office of the Ombudsman files new set of malversation and graft cases with the Sandiganbayan against fugitive former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and several unnamed Department of Public Works and Highways officials.

This time, the cases stemmed from the allegedly anomalous P77-million flood control project in Balagtas, Bulacan.

The Judicial and Bar Council opens the opening for application for the next Supreme Court Chief Justice on Saturday, August 29.

The new chief magistrate will replace Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will compulsory retire on November 6, 2026.

NEWS UPDATE: Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting confirms that the Judicial and Bar Council has invited the five most senior SC justices to apply for the position of the next chief justice. This is amid the scheduled retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on November 6.

The JBC has invited the following, Ting says:

- Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
- Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa
- Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando
- Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting
- Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda

"Since the early 2000s, the JBC has followed the practice of inviting the five most senior Associate Justices to apply for the Chief Justice post as a matter of courtesy and in recognition of their seniority. What began as an informal practice has since become a standing JBC policy," Ting adds.

Good morning! Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada says he will pursue all legal remedies following the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s granting of the Ombudsman’s motion to drop former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan as his co-accused in the plunder case tied in the flood control controversy.

Estrada: While I respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan, I wish to emphasize that there remain legal remedies available to me under our judicial system, which my legal team will carefully study and pursue at the appropriate time.

I intend to avail myself of all remedies provided under our laws. This development does not end my legal recourse, and I will continue to place my trust in due process and the rule of law. My faith in our judicial system remains firm. I will continue to stand by the truth and pursue every lawful means available to protect my rights and clear my name and honor.

Good morning. The Senate finance committee holds a hearing on Thursday, September 3, to scrutinize the Office of the Ombudsman’s proposed budget for 2027.

The office under Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla is seeking P7.23-billion budget for 2027, which is less than 1% of the proposed national budget.

After nearly two hours, the Senate finance committee approved the proposed budget for the Office of the Ombudsman. The proposal now moves to the plenary level.

The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan orders the release of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan following the junking of his plunder and graft cases before the 5th Division.

Bonoan is still facing a separate graft case before the 2nd Division, but he's posted bail. Therefore, the court ordered his temporary release from detention.