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CASTRO’S BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO VP DUTERTE LOOK: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro marked Vice President Sara Duterte’s birthday by showing a photo of Duterte greeting impeachment witness Ramil Madriaga during a press briefing. Castro flashed the image when asked for her birthday message to the vice president. | Tristan Nodalo

CASTRO’S BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO VP DUTERTE LOOK: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro marked Vice President Sara Duterte’s birthday by showing a photo of Duterte greeting impeachment witness Ramil Madriaga during a press briefing. Castro flashed the image when asked for her birthday message to the vice president. | Tristan Nodalo

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OMBUDSMAN TO SEEK EVIDENCE FROM IMPEACHMENT PROSECUTION WATCH: Ombudsman Boying Remulla says his office will seek evidence from the impeachment prosecution on the withdrawn charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including allegations involving confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education. Remulla said the Ombudsman would evaluate the evidence to determine whether it warrants the filing of cases. | Sophia Sioco 📹 Office of the Ombudsman

OMBUDSMAN TO SEEK EVIDENCE FROM IMPEACHMENT PROSECUTION WATCH: Ombudsman Boying Remulla says his office will seek evidence from the impeachment prosecution on the withdrawn charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including allegations involving confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education. Remulla said the Ombudsman would evaluate the evidence to determine whether it warrants the filing of cases. | Sophia Sioco 📹 Office of the Ombudsman

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BUILDING COLLAPSES IN GENSAN AFTER 7.8 EARTHQUAKE LOOK: Structural damage is seen in General Santos after a severe 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit on Monday morning. Power outages have been reported across the city, and multiple aftershocks continue to be recorded. 📷 PIA SarGen (Sarangani-General Santos City)/Facebook

BUILDING COLLAPSES IN GENSAN AFTER 7.8 EARTHQUAKE LOOK: Structural damage is seen in General Santos after a severe 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit on Monday morning. Power outages have been reported across the city, and multiple aftershocks continue to be recorded. 📷 PIA SarGen (Sarangani-General Santos City)/Facebook

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MARCOS: WE’VE HAD A FLOOD CONTROL MASTER PLAN FOR DECADES, PERO WALANG GINAWA WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos says the country has had a flood control master plan for decades but adds it was never implemented. “Walang ginawa. Ngayon lang natin sinisimulan,” Marcos said during his inspection of the collapsed Agana Bridge, a vital link from the city proper to the western towns in Tarlac, on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The DPWH and Malacañang previously said that there is no single national flood control master plan, with the government instead relying on separate plans for major river basins. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 MPC

MARCOS: WE’VE HAD A FLOOD CONTROL MASTER PLAN FOR DECADES, PERO WALANG GINAWA WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos says the country has had a flood control master plan for decades but adds it was never implemented. “Walang ginawa. Ngayon lang natin sinisimulan,” Marcos said during his inspection of the collapsed Agana Bridge, a vital link from the city proper to the western towns in Tarlac, on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The DPWH and Malacañang previously said that there is no single national flood control master plan, with the government instead relying on separate plans for major river basins. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 MPC

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MARCOS GRANTS ABSOLUTE PARDON TO MARY JANE VELOSO BREAKING: President Bongbong Marcos has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way for her release after more than 16 years in detention. “Pinirmahan ko na ang pardon niya kahapon,” Marcos said in an interview on Friday. Veloso was sentenced to death in Indonesia after being arrested in 2010 for carrying 2.6 kilograms of heroin concealed in her suitcase. Her execution was halted at the last minute in 2015. Indonesia transferred Veloso to Philippine custody in December 2024, to serve the remainder of her sentence at the Correctional Institution for Women. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 MPC Pool

MARCOS GRANTS ABSOLUTE PARDON TO MARY JANE VELOSO BREAKING: President Bongbong Marcos has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way for her release after more than 16 years in detention. “Pinirmahan ko na ang pardon niya kahapon,” Marcos said in an interview on Friday. Veloso was sentenced to death in Indonesia after being arrested in 2010 for carrying 2.6 kilograms of heroin concealed in her suitcase. Her execution was halted at the last minute in 2015. Indonesia transferred Veloso to Philippine custody in December 2024, to serve the remainder of her sentence at the Correctional Institution for Women. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 MPC Pool

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'VERY BUSY' PLAYING GAMES WATCH: Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga was unable to arrive on time for the ethics committee meeting on a complaint against him, saying he was “very busy last night” playing games on his computer. House Deputy Speaker Ronnie Puno filed an ethics complaint against Barzaga for various violations of the House Code of Ethics. | @daniza_sf

'VERY BUSY' PLAYING GAMES WATCH: Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga was unable to arrive on time for the ethics committee meeting on a complaint against him, saying he was “very busy last night” playing games on his computer. House Deputy Speaker Ronnie Puno filed an ethics complaint against Barzaga for various violations of the House Code of Ethics. | @daniza_sf

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‘DATI NA AKO DIYAN’ WATCH: This is Senator Lito Lapid’s response when asked about how he prepared for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lapid also served as a senator-judge during the 2012 trial of then Chief Justice Renato Corona, where he voted to convict. Lapid is now attending the senators’ caucus before the start of the Duterte trial at 2 p.m. | Eimor Santos

‘DATI NA AKO DIYAN’ WATCH: This is Senator Lito Lapid’s response when asked about how he prepared for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lapid also served as a senator-judge during the 2012 trial of then Chief Justice Renato Corona, where he voted to convict. Lapid is now attending the senators’ caucus before the start of the Duterte trial at 2 p.m. | Eimor Santos

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BREAKING: Senator Chiz Escudero from the majority bloc arrives at the session hall. Senator Win Gatchalian presides over session. | Eimor Santos

BREAKING: Senator Chiz Escudero from the majority bloc arrives at the session hall. Senator Win Gatchalian presides over session. | Eimor Santos

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‘MAGHANDA RIN SILA KASI USUALLY KAPAG BAGYO WALA SILA’ WATCH: House deputy speaker Paolo Ortega responds to the statement of Office of the Vice President chief of staff Zuleika Lopez, where she told the media to “prepare for typhoon Inday.” Ortega said they are ready for the typhoon. | Lance Mejico

‘MAGHANDA RIN SILA KASI USUALLY KAPAG BAGYO WALA SILA’ WATCH: House deputy speaker Paolo Ortega responds to the statement of Office of the Vice President chief of staff Zuleika Lopez, where she told the media to “prepare for typhoon Inday.” Ortega said they are ready for the typhoon. | Lance Mejico

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MARCOS, GATCHALIAN SEEN TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME SINCE SENATE SHAKEUP WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos briefly shook hands and exchanged a few words with acting Senate President Win Gatchalian during the 128th Independence Day celebration in Manila on June 12. The interaction marked the first public appearance of Marcos and Gatchalian together since the recent leadership shakeup in the Senate. Malacañang has repeatedly said it only recognizes the Gatchalian leadership in the ongoing dispute at the upper chamber. l Tristan Nodalo

MARCOS, GATCHALIAN SEEN TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME SINCE SENATE SHAKEUP WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos briefly shook hands and exchanged a few words with acting Senate President Win Gatchalian during the 128th Independence Day celebration in Manila on June 12. The interaction marked the first public appearance of Marcos and Gatchalian together since the recent leadership shakeup in the Senate. Malacañang has repeatedly said it only recognizes the Gatchalian leadership in the ongoing dispute at the upper chamber. l Tristan Nodalo

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SENATE MAJORITY A NO-SHOW FOR THE SECOND TIME? LOOK: Only the minority senators are present at the session hall as of 3:05 p.m. The June 2 session is supposed to begin at 3 p.m. On Monday, the majority senators did not show up for the session after authorities arrested their colleague, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, over plunder and graft charges. | Eimor Santos

SENATE MAJORITY A NO-SHOW FOR THE SECOND TIME? LOOK: Only the minority senators are present at the session hall as of 3:05 p.m. The June 2 session is supposed to begin at 3 p.m. On Monday, the majority senators did not show up for the session after authorities arrested their colleague, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, over plunder and graft charges. | Eimor Santos

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IMEE MARCOS, RODANTE MARCOLETA, BONG GO ATTEND SPECIAL SESSION JUST IN: Senators Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, and Bong Go are now in the Senate plenary for the special session. The three are minority bloc members of the Commission on Appointments. Marcoleta was seen shaking hands with Senate President Win Gatchalian.

IMEE MARCOS, RODANTE MARCOLETA, BONG GO ATTEND SPECIAL SESSION JUST IN: Senators Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, and Bong Go are now in the Senate plenary for the special session. The three are minority bloc members of the Commission on Appointments. Marcoleta was seen shaking hands with Senate President Win Gatchalian.

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‘WALANG AARESTUHIN DAHIL WALANG DUMATING’ WATCH: QCPD Director PBGen. Christopher Olazo says 50 police officers were deployed to secure the premises of the Quezon City Hall of Justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte. Olazo says the deployment was made upon the court’s request. | Sophia Sioco

‘WALANG AARESTUHIN DAHIL WALANG DUMATING’ WATCH: QCPD Director PBGen. Christopher Olazo says 50 police officers were deployed to secure the premises of the Quezon City Hall of Justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte. Olazo says the deployment was made upon the court’s request. | Sophia Sioco

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SENATE LOCKDOWN LOOK: As of 6 p.m. of Monday, May 11, the Senate gates are still closed after Senator Bato dela Rosa showed up in session, ending a six-month absence to evade possible International Criminal Court warrant. The chamber under new Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has approved a motion to place Dela Rosa under protective custody and cite in contempt and detain the NBI agents who tried to arrest him inside Senate premises. | Eimor Santos

SENATE LOCKDOWN LOOK: As of 6 p.m. of Monday, May 11, the Senate gates are still closed after Senator Bato dela Rosa showed up in session, ending a six-month absence to evade possible International Criminal Court warrant. The chamber under new Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has approved a motion to place Dela Rosa under protective custody and cite in contempt and detain the NBI agents who tried to arrest him inside Senate premises. | Eimor Santos

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WATCH: Supporters of former Sen. Bong Revilla gather at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City, after he surrendered to authorities following an arrest warrant in connection to a non-bailable malversation case over an anomalous flood control project in Bulacan | Lance Mejico

WATCH: Supporters of former Sen. Bong Revilla gather at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City, after he surrendered to authorities following an arrest warrant in connection to a non-bailable malversation case over an anomalous flood control project in Bulacan | Lance Mejico

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'IMPEACH HER' WATCH: At the public consultation on anti-political dynasty bills in Cebu, a senior citizen made a strong appeal to lawmakers before manifesting his views on the proposal: "Impeach her. " While he did not name names, Vice President Sara Duterte is only the female official facing four ouster bids. The crowd applauded him. | Lance Mejico

'IMPEACH HER' WATCH: At the public consultation on anti-political dynasty bills in Cebu, a senior citizen made a strong appeal to lawmakers before manifesting his views on the proposal: "Impeach her. " While he did not name names, Vice President Sara Duterte is only the female official facing four ouster bids. The crowd applauded him. | Lance Mejico

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“WE WILL NOT BREAK” WATCH: VP Sara Duterte says her office will “stand tall, strong and resilient” amid the “crisis” in the agency. Duterte is at the center of investigations for a number of issues - from fund use to her ‘kill’ remark against the President | Lance Mejico 🎥 OVP

“WE WILL NOT BREAK” WATCH: VP Sara Duterte says her office will “stand tall, strong and resilient” amid the “crisis” in the agency. Duterte is at the center of investigations for a number of issues - from fund use to her ‘kill’ remark against the President | Lance Mejico 🎥 OVP

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UPDATE: Sen. Joel Villanueva said on Sunday, June 14, that he would attend a special session of Congress if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were to call one. “Tutuparin po natin ang ating sagradong tungkulin sa ilalim ng ating Saligang Batas. We will be there,” Villanueva said in a video message to the religious group, the Jesus is Lord Church, which his father Eddie Villanueva founded. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has counted Villanueva in his bloc that refuses to recognize the new majority and leadership of Senator Win Gatchalian. 📷Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide/Facebook

UPDATE: Sen. Joel Villanueva said on Sunday, June 14, that he would attend a special session of Congress if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were to call one. “Tutuparin po natin ang ating sagradong tungkulin sa ilalim ng ating Saligang Batas. We will be there,” Villanueva said in a video message to the religious group, the Jesus is Lord Church, which his father Eddie Villanueva founded. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has counted Villanueva in his bloc that refuses to recognize the new majority and leadership of Senator Win Gatchalian. 📷Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide/Facebook

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WATCH: Senate President Win Gatchalian meets with Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro at the gala dinner for the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation anniversary. | Tristan Nodalo

WATCH: Senate President Win Gatchalian meets with Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro at the gala dinner for the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation anniversary. | Tristan Nodalo

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DUTERTE: ‘GUSTO KO SABIHIN NI TERRY RIDON NA MERON SIYANG CONFLICT OF INTEREST’ WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte raises a possible conflict of interest involving House prosecutor Terry Ridon. During a briefing in Davao City, Duterte claimed Ridon previously worked as a consultant for the city government but failed to deliver despite being paid for the job. “Matagal ko na ’yang alam pero gusto ko siya magsabi na may conflict of interest sa kaso na ito,” Duterte said. NewsWatch Plus has reached out to Ridon for comment. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 OVP

DUTERTE: ‘GUSTO KO SABIHIN NI TERRY RIDON NA MERON SIYANG CONFLICT OF INTEREST’ WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte raises a possible conflict of interest involving House prosecutor Terry Ridon. During a briefing in Davao City, Duterte claimed Ridon previously worked as a consultant for the city government but failed to deliver despite being paid for the job. “Matagal ko na ’yang alam pero gusto ko siya magsabi na may conflict of interest sa kaso na ito,” Duterte said. NewsWatch Plus has reached out to Ridon for comment. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥 OVP

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POLISH PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN PH FOR OFFICIAL VISIT 🇵🇱 WATCH: Polish President Karol Nawrocki and First Lady Marta Nawrocka arrive in the Philippines ahead of the Polish leader’s official engagements in Manila. The couple arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Monday night, Oct. 5. President Nawrocki is expected to meet President Bongbong Marcos during his visit. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥RTVM

POLISH PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN PH FOR OFFICIAL VISIT 🇵🇱 WATCH: Polish President Karol Nawrocki and First Lady Marta Nawrocka arrive in the Philippines ahead of the Polish leader’s official engagements in Manila. The couple arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Monday night, Oct. 5. President Nawrocki is expected to meet President Bongbong Marcos during his visit. | Tristan Nodalo 🎥RTVM

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MARCOS DOWNPLAYS LIVELIHOOD CONCERNS OVER PAX SILICA: ‘I CANNOT SEE HOW’ WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos dismisses concerns that the Philippines’ participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative could threaten local livelihoods, arguing that the project is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Marcos maintains that the initiative would strengthen the Philippines’ position in the global digital economy and artificial intelligence supply chain. | Tristan Nodalo

MARCOS DOWNPLAYS LIVELIHOOD CONCERNS OVER PAX SILICA: ‘I CANNOT SEE HOW’ WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos dismisses concerns that the Philippines’ participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative could threaten local livelihoods, arguing that the project is expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Marcos maintains that the initiative would strengthen the Philippines’ position in the global digital economy and artificial intelligence supply chain. | Tristan Nodalo

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CASTRO ON CALLS FOR FREE NLEX TOLL: ‘BAKIT KA PA PAPASOK KUNG TRAPIK NA?’ WATCH: Malacañang questions proposals to temporarily waive NLEX toll fees for motorists affected by hours-long traffic caused by severe flooding in parts of the expressway. “Libre? Bakit ka pa papasok kung trapik na? Huwag na muna kayong dumaan doon,” Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Sept.1. Castro argued that waiving toll fees could attract more vehicles and worsen congestion and any move to waive toll fees for motorists already caught in the gridlock should first come from NLEX management. | Tristan Nodalo

CASTRO ON CALLS FOR FREE NLEX TOLL: ‘BAKIT KA PA PAPASOK KUNG TRAPIK NA?’ WATCH: Malacañang questions proposals to temporarily waive NLEX toll fees for motorists affected by hours-long traffic caused by severe flooding in parts of the expressway. “Libre? Bakit ka pa papasok kung trapik na? Huwag na muna kayong dumaan doon,” Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Sept.1. Castro argued that waiving toll fees could attract more vehicles and worsen congestion and any move to waive toll fees for motorists already caught in the gridlock should first come from NLEX management. | 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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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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CASTRO ON ROBREDO: ‘HINDI MATATAWARAN ANG HONESTY, MAY RESIBO, WALANG ALIASES’ WATCH: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro cites Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo’s record of honesty and transparency as it defends the ₱500-million national government grant secured by her city. Castro said Robredo spent nearly a year seeking the grant and established Naga’s eligibility for the funding. “Hindi matatawaran ang honesty. Nagbibigay ng resibo itong si Mayor Leni Robredo sa bawat transaksiyon. Hindi pinagdududahan, walang mga aliases na mga resibo,” Castro said. | Tristan Nodalo

CASTRO ON ROBREDO: ‘HINDI MATATAWARAN ANG HONESTY, MAY RESIBO, WALANG ALIASES’ WATCH: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro cites Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo’s record of honesty and transparency as it defends the ₱500-million national government grant secured by her city. Castro said Robredo spent nearly a year seeking the grant and established Naga’s eligibility for the funding. “Hindi matatawaran ang honesty. Nagbibigay ng resibo itong si Mayor Leni Robredo sa bawat transaksiyon. Hindi pinagdududahan, walang mga aliases na mga resibo,” Castro said. | Tristan Nodalo

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‘SAYANG ‘YONG TATLONG BUWAN, SANA TINAPOS NA ‘YONG BUDGET HEARINGS’ WATCH: Senator JV Ejercito says the time spent on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could have been used to finish budget hearings earlier, noting the pressure on him as finance committee chairman to move on the proposed 2027 national expenditure. He added that the proceedings should allow all relevant matters to be heard. Ejercito's remarks come after the prosecution's withdrawal of three articles against the vice president. | Sophia Sioco

‘SAYANG ‘YONG TATLONG BUWAN, SANA TINAPOS NA ‘YONG BUDGET HEARINGS’ WATCH: Senator JV Ejercito says the time spent on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could have been used to finish budget hearings earlier, noting the pressure on him as finance committee chairman to move on the proposed 2027 national expenditure. He added that the proceedings should allow all relevant matters to be heard. Ejercito's remarks come after the prosecution's withdrawal of three articles against the vice president. | Sophia Sioco

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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

'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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[Trigger warning: Sensitive topic] WATCH: “Wala ka sa mood, paano ako?” In a hearing on sexual harassment, Senator Robin Padilla asked what husbands can do if their wives are not in the mood for sex | Eimor Santos

[Trigger warning: Sensitive topic] WATCH: “Wala ka sa mood, paano ako?” In a hearing on sexual harassment, Senator Robin Padilla asked what husbands can do if their wives are not in the mood for sex | Eimor Santos

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KAPUNAN QUESTIONS DEFENSE'S REACTION TO DROPPED CHARGES WATCH: Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan expressed surprise at the defense's reaction to the prosecution's withdrawal of three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Dito lang ako nakakita ng respondent na apat ang charges, tatlo ang dinismiss, siya pa nagrereklamo,” Kapunan said. She also questioned whether the defense lawyers had consulted Duterte before expressing their objections, suggesting that the vice president should welcome the opportunity to focus on just one remaining article. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

KAPUNAN QUESTIONS DEFENSE'S REACTION TO DROPPED CHARGES WATCH: Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan expressed surprise at the defense's reaction to the prosecution's withdrawal of three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Dito lang ako nakakita ng respondent na apat ang charges, tatlo ang dinismiss, siya pa nagrereklamo,” Kapunan said. She also questioned whether the defense lawyers had consulted Duterte before expressing their objections, suggesting that the vice president should welcome the opportunity to focus on just one remaining article. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

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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

‘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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DUTERTE LAWYER: ‘AI-GENERATED’ DRUG WAR DATA INCLUDES KILLINGS OVER JEALOUSY WATCH: Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer, Peter Haynes, challenged the ICC prosecution’s drug war death toll, alleging that an AI-generated spreadsheet included murders unrelated to anti-drug operations, such as killings involving jealous lovers, tenant disputes, and disgruntled employees. Haynes questioned the accuracy of the figures, arguing that thousands of documents would need to be individually reviewed before the defense could agree to the reported number of deaths. ICC prosecution lawyer Julian Nicholls rejected the allegations, insisting that analysts manually reviewed the records and excluded unrelated killings from the proposed figure of around 3,400 deaths during police anti-drug operations. | Tristan Nodalo

DUTERTE LAWYER: ‘AI-GENERATED’ DRUG WAR DATA INCLUDES KILLINGS OVER JEALOUSY WATCH: Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer, Peter Haynes, challenged the ICC prosecution’s drug war death toll, alleging that an AI-generated spreadsheet included murders unrelated to anti-drug operations, such as killings involving jealous lovers, tenant disputes, and disgruntled employees. Haynes questioned the accuracy of the figures, arguing that thousands of documents would need to be individually reviewed before the defense could agree to the reported number of deaths. ICC prosecution lawyer Julian Nicholls rejected the allegations, insisting that analysts manually reviewed the records and excluded unrelated killings from the proposed figure of around 3,400 deaths during police anti-drug operations. | Tristan Nodalo

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REMULLA TO DUTERTE ON DRUG SHIPMENT: ‘HINDI ITO HULA, HINDI ITO AKUSASYON’ WATCH: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stands by the government findings on the foiled shabu shipment in Laos, pointing out that the investigation was based on facts, documents and extensive police work. Vice President Sara Duterte had expressed regret over the country's alleged involvement in the drug shipment. “Hindi ito hula, hindi ito akusasyon, hindi ito moro-moro,” Remulla said. | Tristan Nodalo

REMULLA TO DUTERTE ON DRUG SHIPMENT: ‘HINDI ITO HULA, HINDI ITO AKUSASYON’ WATCH: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stands by the government findings on the foiled shabu shipment in Laos, pointing out that the investigation was based on facts, documents and extensive police work. Vice President Sara Duterte had expressed regret over the country's alleged involvement in the drug shipment. “Hindi ito hula, hindi ito akusasyon, hindi ito moro-moro,” Remulla said. | Tristan Nodalo

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ICC PROSECUTOR CITES DUTERTE’S OWN DRUG WAR ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT WATCH: ICC prosecution lawyer Julian Nicholls cited the Duterte administration’s 2017 year-end accomplishments report, which listed 3,967 deaths in anti-drug operations in its campaign against illegal drugs. Nicholls said the administration’s own figures corroborate the prosecution’s findings on the scale of drug war killings, noting that prosecutors counted 3,422 deaths in a comparable period. He also questioned the defense team’s refusal to jointly verify the figures ahead of Duterte’s crimes against humanity trial. | Tristan Nodalo

ICC PROSECUTOR CITES DUTERTE’S OWN DRUG WAR ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT WATCH: ICC prosecution lawyer Julian Nicholls cited the Duterte administration’s 2017 year-end accomplishments report, which listed 3,967 deaths in anti-drug operations in its campaign against illegal drugs. Nicholls said the administration’s own figures corroborate the prosecution’s findings on the scale of drug war killings, noting that prosecutors counted 3,422 deaths in a comparable period. He also questioned the defense team’s refusal to jointly verify the figures ahead of Duterte’s crimes against humanity trial. | Tristan Nodalo

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DUTERTE: VELOSO PARDON AN EXECUTIVE DECISION WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte says the absolute pardon granted to Mary Jane Veloso is an executive decision within the powers of President Bongbong Marcos. Veloso was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010 after 2.6 kilograms of heroin were found in her luggage. Her execution was stayed in 2015 following appeals from the Aquino administration. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, the vice president's father, later said he would respect Indonesia’s judicial process. Veloso returned to the Philippines in December 2024 following an agreement secured under the Marcos administration. | Tristan Nodalo

DUTERTE: VELOSO PARDON AN EXECUTIVE DECISION WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte says the absolute pardon granted to Mary Jane Veloso is an executive decision within the powers of President Bongbong Marcos. Veloso was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010 after 2.6 kilograms of heroin were found in her luggage. Her execution was stayed in 2015 following appeals from the Aquino administration. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, the vice president's father, later said he would respect Indonesia’s judicial process. Veloso returned to the Philippines in December 2024 following an agreement secured under the Marcos administration. | Tristan Nodalo

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REWATCH: Ipinag-utos ni Senate President Chiz Escudero na pag-aralan kung posibleng pagsamahin sa isang araw ang ilang public holiday – dahil masyado na raw maraming non-working day sa bansa | Eimor Santos

REWATCH: Ipinag-utos ni Senate President Chiz Escudero na pag-aralan kung posibleng pagsamahin sa isang araw ang ilang public holiday – dahil masyado na raw maraming non-working day sa bansa | Eimor Santos

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WATCH: A video obtained by CNN Philippines shows a member of the Office for Transportation Security seemingly swallowing the dollar bills she allegedly stole from a passenger at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1.

WATCH: A video obtained by CNN Philippines shows a member of the Office for Transportation Security seemingly swallowing the dollar bills she allegedly stole from a passenger at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1.

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SISON WARNS OF POSSIBLE MISTRIAL OVER PROSECUTION'S WITHDRAWAL OF THREE ARTICLES WATCH: Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison warns that allowing the prosecution to withdraw three articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte without giving the defense a meaningful opportunity to rebut the evidence already presented could undermine due process. Sison argued that while the prosecution may withdraw articles, it cannot use that prerogative to limit the defense's presentation of evidence. She warned that streamlining the proceedings must not come at the expense of fairness. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

SISON WARNS OF POSSIBLE MISTRIAL OVER PROSECUTION'S WITHDRAWAL OF THREE ARTICLES WATCH: Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison warns that allowing the prosecution to withdraw three articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte without giving the defense a meaningful opportunity to rebut the evidence already presented could undermine due process. Sison argued that while the prosecution may withdraw articles, it cannot use that prerogative to limit the defense's presentation of evidence. She warned that streamlining the proceedings must not come at the expense of fairness. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

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WATCH: Defense counsel Michael Poa says the defense had heard rumors that the prosecution would withdraw three impeachment articles but did not expect the move to push through until it happened. He declined to characterize the development as unfair, saying the prosecution had the prerogative to withdraw the articles and the defense would stick to its original plan for presenting evidence. Poa also emphasized that the defense is not opposing the withdrawal of the articles, but it is seeking a chance to formally rebut the evidence presented in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

WATCH: Defense counsel Michael Poa says the defense had heard rumors that the prosecution would withdraw three impeachment articles but did not expect the move to push through until it happened. He declined to characterize the development as unfair, saying the prosecution had the prerogative to withdraw the articles and the defense would stick to its original plan for presenting evidence. Poa also emphasized that the defense is not opposing the withdrawal of the articles, but it is seeking a chance to formally rebut the evidence presented in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial | Sophia Sioco

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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

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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