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‘KUNG GUSTO MAGING PRESIDENTE, DAPAT MAS MAGING MASIPAG… HINDI NANOOD NG CONCERT NI TAYLOR SWIFT’ WATCH: Malacañang denied Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte’s claim that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte had been planned three years ago. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that if the vice president had long intended to run for president in 2028, she should have focused more on her duties instead of traveling abroad and attending Taylor Swift concerts. | Tristan Nodalo
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CAYETANO TO MATIBAG: ‘ANO, IINTIMIDATE MO ’KO?’ WATCH: Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano accused NBI Director Melvin Matibag of trying to intimidate him after the latter announced an investigation on alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects for the 2019 SEA Games, where Cayetano was head of the organizing committee. “Isn’t it unfair to me and unfair to the court, that kung kailan siya ipapatawag, papatawag siya sa Monday, ano, iintimidate mo ’ko? Hindi kita tatanungin sa Monday?” Cayetano said. | Eimor Santos
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‘PWEDE PALAMPASIN ANG ALLEGED GRAVE THREATS KUNG MAY LEHITIMONG DAHILAN?’ WATCH: Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros questions the relevance of showing the video of Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, during the cross-examination of a witness in relation to alleged threats against President Marcos, the First Lady, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. “Sinasabi ba ng depensa na yung mga alleged threats or alleged incitements ni VP Duterte ay prompted nung detention ni Atty. Lopez,” Hontiveros asks, referring to the chief of staff of the Office of the Vice President. Defense lawyer Carlo Narvasa replies in the affirmative, arguing that the alleged threats stemmed from what he described as the House of Representatives’ “systematic oppression.” Hontiveros then asks, “Position po ba ng depensa na pwede palampsin ang alleged grave threats kung may masasabing lehitimong dahilan para magbanta?” “That’s not the point,” Narvasa responds. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero then reminds senator-judges to avoid questions that would require counsel to draw legal conclusions, saying such arguments are more appropriate during closing arguments. | Eimor Santos
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‘HINDI RIN NAMAN NAGPUNTA SA INYO ANG PANGULO… AND YET YOU PURSUED YOUR INVESTIGATION’ WATCH: Senator-judge Joel Villanueva questions why the NBI did not pursue its investigation into the alleged threats against Vice President Sara Duterte after she failed to appear despite being subpoenaed, while its probe on the alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued even without the president’s personal appearance. NBI official Jeremy Lotoc says the two cases are different. He explains that Duterte herself publicly uttered the alleged grave threats against Marcos, while the NBI had no information indicating that anyone had made similar threats against Duterte. | Eimor Santos
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CASTRO: HUWAG MAGPA-REGISTER SA ‘KULTO, KAMPON NG KASAMAAN’ WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro ended her press briefing on Monday, June 29, by urging Filipinos not to wish death or harm on others, saying such acts reflect the behavior of a “cult” or “forces of evil.” “Ang bagong Pilipino ay hindi ipinagdarasal ang kamatayan ng kapwa. Ito ay gawain ng isang kulto, gawain ng kampon ng kasamaan. Huwag po kayong magpa-register sa ganiyang klaseng samahan,” Castro said. | Tristan Nodalo
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PALACE: DIZON ADDRESSED SEA GAMES ISSUES; DUTERTE CLEARED CAYETANO WITHOUT PROBE WATCH: Malacañang said former BCDA president and now DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has already addressed questions surrounding the 2019 SEA Games. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, by contrast, was immediately cleared by then-President Rodrigo Duterte even before any investigation was conducted. | Tristan Nodalo
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CASTRO TO PIA CAYETANO: KUMUSTAHIN NATIN SI SENATOR PIA? LAGI SIYANG HINIHINGAL WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro said she would venture to ask Senator Pia Cayetano how she is doing, remarking that the senator often appears short of breath when speaking in the Senate. Castro made the remark after Cayetano said Malacañang supports the current Senate majority. Castro responded that President Bongbong Marcos supports lawmakers who uphold the law—not those who issue “lock and load” orders or allegedly allowed Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to evade arrest. | Tristan Nodalo
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MARCOS EXTENDS AID TO SLAIN RIDER’S FAMILY WATCH: Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. visited the wake of slain motorcycle rider Fabio Norberte Jr. on Friday, July 27, to convey President Bongbong Marcos' condolences to the victim’s family. Abalos also extended financial assistance, pledged to help Norberte’s child with autism, and said the government would pursue justice and hold those responsible for the killing accountable. | Tristan Nodalo
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SWEET SURPRISE 🤍✨ WATCH: Heart Evangelista personally greeted Bea Alonzo during a visit to an aesthetic clinic, congratulating her fellow actress on her recent marriage. Alonzo tied the knot with businessman Vincent Co in an intimate civil wedding on July 13 in Makati City. 📷 theaiveeclinic/Instagram
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‘MANOOD NA LANG AKO NG NETFLIX’ WATCH: House prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan said she was disappointed she did not get the chance to conduct the direct examination of Zuleika Lopez, but added that there are times when lawyers know it is best to stop. Speaking to reporters, Kapunan also shared advice on cross-examination. “If you don’t have anything to cross, don’t cross,” she said. | Tristan Nodalo
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'NAKAKAHIYA NAMAN — DAHIL SA IMPEACHMENT LANG, MAGPAPALIT NG LIDERATO' WATCH: Senator Erwin Tulfo denies knowledge of any efforts to unseat Senate President Tito Sotto ahead of a potential impeachment trial, adding that he sees no need for a change in leadership. Senator Loren Legarda, another member of the majority bloc, says "wala naman" but she stopped short of confirming whether colleagues had approached her regarding a brewing leadership coup. | Eimor Santos
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'SI ROBREDO HINDI BULAG, HINDI NANINIRA' WATCH: Malacañang commended Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo for recognizing the Marcos administration’s housing program. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Robredo’s remarks show that public service should not be driven by political rivalry or efforts to discredit others. Robredo and Marcos were rivals in the 2022 elections. "Walang hatakan pababa o siraan kung hindi puspusang trabaho lang para sa bayan. Kaya huwag magpaloko sa mga nagpapanggap na lingkod-bayan pero puro paninira lang ang ginagawa at pilit binubulag ang taumbayan sa katotohanan," Castro said. | Tristan Nodalo
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SUNTAY'S SEXUAL REMARKS VS ANNE CURTIS STRICKEN OUT OF RECORDS WATCH: At the deliberations of the House justice committee on the impeachment suits against Vice President Sara Duterte, Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay said he once had desires on actress and TV host Anne Curtis. "Sinabi niya lang iyon, nagpapatawa lang siya. Lastly, alam mo minsan nasa Shang-rila ako, nakita ko si Anne Curtis, ang ganda ganda pala niya. May desire sa loob ko na nag-init talaga at na-imagine ko na lang ang pwedeng mangyari. Siyempre hanggang imagination ko na lang 'yun. Siyempre hindi ako pwedeng kasuhan dahil kung ano-ano ang na-imagine ko," he said, while defending the remarks of Duterte as the "designated survivor." Suntay insisted there was no sexual innuendo with his remarks. The committee voted to strike his manifestations from the records. | Lance Mejico
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NBI CHIEF INVESTIGATOR REJECTS DUTERTE’S FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION CLAIM WATCH: NBI’s Jeremy Lotoc, who led the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threats, rejects the argument that she was merely exercising her freedom of expression. “If we allow that to become the norm of our society then who would prevent anybody from doing the same to anyone… Imagine the anarchy, disorder, and chaos,” Lotoc says. | Eimor Santos
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PIA CAYETANO ARRIVES WITH 18 EX-MARINES FOR FLOOD CONTROL HEARING WATCH: Senator Pia Cayetano arrived at the Senate session hall accompanied by 18 former Marines ahead of the hearing on the alleged flood control scandal. Cayetano claimed the witnesses had been prevented from attending the proceedings, prompting her to bring them to the Senate to ensure they could testify. The senator also maintained that she still has the authority to conduct the hearing despite the ongoing leadership dispute in the chamber. | Tristan Nodalo 📹 Niño Manalo
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ESCUDERO TO DEFENSE LAWYER: ‘MOVE ON’ WATCH: Presiding officer Chiz Escudero repeatedly tells defense lawyer Mark Vinluan to “move on” as he continues arguing that only the courts— not the DOJ or NBI —can determine whether Vice President Sara Duterte is guilty of grave threats and inciting to sedition. | Eimor Santos
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GATCHALIAN WON’T LET CAYETANO BLOCK VOTE WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano attempts to stop the election of the Impeachment Court presiding officer by raising an objection, but Senate President Win Gatchalian proceeds with the vote. Cayetano argues that electing a different presiding officer is unconstitutional. However, the majority maintains that the Constitution does not explicitly require the Senate president to preside over impeachment trials involving impeachable officials other than the president. Senator Chiz Escudero is elected presiding officer of the Impeachment Court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. | Eimor Santos
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ESCUDERO FIRM ON 16-VOTE THRESHOLD TO CONVICT DUTERTE WATCH: Newly elected impeachment court presiding officer Chiz Escudero maintains that 16 senator-judges are needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero stated that this constitutes the required two-thirds vote of the Senate, despite the expected continued absence of three senators from the proceedings. | Eimor Santos
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MARCOS ANNOUNCES NEW CASH AID FOR 7.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS JUST IN: President Bongbong Marcos announced a new cash assistance program for 7.5 million households as the government seeks to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. The program will provide a one-time payout of up to ₱2,000 to eligible 4Ps, Walang Gutom and other low-income households. Another 1.5 million low-income SSS members and their families will receive ₱2,000 a month from July through December. | Tristan Nodalo
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‘KUNG VLOGGER NA KAYO, MAGRESIGN KAYO AT MAGING VLOGGER’ REWATCH: Senator Erwin Tulfo chided Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano for addressing issues through Facebook Live instead of attending Senate sessions. “Kung vlogger na kayo, mag-resign kayo at maging vlogger, okay. Mag-live ka nang mag-live hangga’t gusto mo,” he said. | Eimor Santos
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