
Commission on Election (Comelec) 'Kontra Daya, Kontra Bigay' Commissioner Ernest Maceda answers media questions during the weekly Kapihan Forum in Manila on March 12, 2025. When asked what will happen to the mayoralty candidacy of former president Rodrigo Duterte, Maceda said that he was still a candidate and he could campaign from The Hague. He also said that substitution was no longer possible. In case that Duterte wins despite being away, the winning vice mayor can perform the duty of mayor. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Commission on Election (Comelec) 'Kontra Daya, Kontra Bigay' Commissioner Ernest Maceda answers media questions during the weekly Kapihan Forum in Manila on March 12, 2025. When asked what will happen to the mayoralty candidacy of former president Rodrigo Duterte, Maceda said that he was still a candidate and he could campaign from The Hague. He also said that substitution was no longer possible. In case that Duterte wins despite being away, the winning vice mayor can perform the duty of mayor. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Five Chinese suspects were presented by the Pasay City Police on March 12, 2025 for kidnapping for ransom, illegal possession of firearms, violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, and reckless imprudence resulting in homicide during a press conference at the PCP Headquarters. A total of 152.4 grams of Ketamine, worth P761,000, was seized, as well as two .38 caliber revolvers. A motorcycle rider died when one of the suspects tried to escape on board a vehicle after authorities rescued their victim. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Commission on Election (Comelec) 'Kontra Daya, Kontra Bigay' Commissioner Ernest Maceda answers media questions during the weekly Kapihan Forum in Manila on March 12, 2025. When asked what will happen to the mayoralty candidacy of former president Rodrigo Duterte, Maceda said that he was still a candidate and he could campaign from The Hague. He also said that substitution was no longer possible. In case that Duterte wins despite being away, the winning vice mayor can perform the duty of mayor. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO