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Prosec: Premature to talk 2028, we don’t even know if Sara can run
MANILA, Philippines — Any survey for the 2028 presidential race including Vice President Sara Duterte may be premature since there is a possibility that she will be permanently barred from holding public office if the Senate Impeachment Court decides to convict her, members of the prosecution panel said Monday. In a press briefing during a break
DepEd kicks off school safety week with stronger campaign vs violence
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) kicked off National School Safety Week at Cainta Elementary School by launching a nationwide campaign to strengthen the prevention of school violence, bullying, and online exploitation. National School Safety Week runs from Oct. 12 to 16 across all public schools and Community Learning Centers nationwide, featuring integrated safety lessons,
Impeach court keeps defense ‘erroneous’ remark vs prosecution witness
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday ruled to retain on record the defense’s characterization of a prosecution witness’ testimony regarding Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged undeclared wealth. Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera earlier presented a report showing that Duterte had P817 million in alleged undeclared assets and unexplained wealth from 2022 to
House passes bill restricting minors’ social media use
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading a bill prohibiting children aged 13 and below from creating social media accounts while restricting access for those under 18. The chamber approved House Bill No. 10858, known as the Safe and Friendly Environment for Kids in Digital Spaces Act, with 287
Gatchalian: Defense to start presentation on Nov. 9
MANILA, Philippines — With the House prosecution panel expected to wrap up its presentation by Tuesday, Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is scheduled to begin presenting its case on Nov. 9, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday. “Their schedule is Nov. 9, when we return. There will be an impeachment session in the morning,
Witness: VP’s unexplained wealth may be as high as P1.5B
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s unexplained wealth from 2022 to 2025 could reach as much as P1.5 billion, forensic financial analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera alleged Monday. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who presided over the impeachment court proceedings, asked Cabrera how much of Duterte’s wealth might have remained undeclared if he had not
Heavy rain alert for flooded areas
The government's Joint Information Centre on Monday urged people in flood-prone areas to monitor conditions closely, with heavy rain forecast in parts of the country from Oct 13-18.
Korean pornography suspect caught in luxury condo
The Immigration Bureau (IB) has arrested a 42-year-old South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for allegedly operating illegal pornography websites and distributing sexually explicit videos involving minors.
BMA deploys health teams to aid victims
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has deployed 220 Special Health Emergency Response Teams (SHERT) to provide medical and mental health support in 392 flood-affected communities across 29 districts.
Village councilor shot dead in broad daylight in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY — An unidentified gunman shot dead a village official in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on Monday morning. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the victim as Amil Beno, a kagawad (council member) of Barangay Bungued, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. READ: Maguindanao del