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SB19's Stell puts points on the board during the Prime Video Celebrity Showcase at NBA House Philippines, held at SPACE, One Ayala on Saturday. | Charmie Joy Pagulong

SB19's Stell puts points on the board during the Prime Video Celebrity Showcase at NBA House Philippines, held at SPACE, One Ayala on Saturday. | Charmie Joy Pagulong

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‘PEOPLE DOUBTED ME. BUT GOD DOES NOT DOUBT ME’ Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano vowed that he would do his best to fulfill his duty as the head of the upper chamber. “My whole life, people doubted me. But God does not doubt me. So I’ll do my best. If my best is good enough for everyone, thank you. If not, there are 23 other senators you can choose from,” he said in a press conference on Thursday. With 13-9 votes, 2 abstentions, Cayetano was elected as the new Senate President on Monday. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR) WATCH:

‘PEOPLE DOUBTED ME. BUT GOD DOES NOT DOUBT ME’ Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano vowed that he would do his best to fulfill his duty as the head of the upper chamber. “My whole life, people doubted me. But God does not doubt me. So I’ll do my best. If my best is good enough for everyone, thank you. If not, there are 23 other senators you can choose from,” he said in a press conference on Thursday. With 13-9 votes, 2 abstentions, Cayetano was elected as the new Senate President on Monday. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR) WATCH:

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MARCOLETA PLEADS NOT GUILTY Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is seen wearing the yellow BJMP shirt as he pleads not guilty to both charges of plunder and violation of Presidential Decree 46 during a hearing at the Sandiganbayan's Third Division on Wednesday. The court granted the request of Marcoleta's lawyers to withdraw their motion to quash the plunder charge, thus his arraignment proceeded. Marcoleta's co-accused Joseph Espiritu also entered his not guilty plea for the case of violating Presidential Decree 46, which prohibits the giving and receiving of gifts by public officials and private individuals. | via Ghio Ong

MARCOLETA PLEADS NOT GUILTY Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is seen wearing the yellow BJMP shirt as he pleads not guilty to both charges of plunder and violation of Presidential Decree 46 during a hearing at the Sandiganbayan's Third Division on Wednesday. The court granted the request of Marcoleta's lawyers to withdraw their motion to quash the plunder charge, thus his arraignment proceeded. Marcoleta's co-accused Joseph Espiritu also entered his not guilty plea for the case of violating Presidential Decree 46, which prohibits the giving and receiving of gifts by public officials and private individuals. | via Ghio Ong

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‘PWERA LANG SI ALAN PETER’ The SB11 said anyone from the majority bloc is welcome to join their 11-member group - “Pwera lang si Alan Peter [Cayetano],” Senator Raffy Tulfo said on Tuesday. “Lahat imbitahan namin, umanib kayo sa amin. Pero si Alan Peter, steady ka lang diyan.” | via Marc Jayson Cayabyab

‘PWERA LANG SI ALAN PETER’ The SB11 said anyone from the majority bloc is welcome to join their 11-member group - “Pwera lang si Alan Peter [Cayetano],” Senator Raffy Tulfo said on Tuesday. “Lahat imbitahan namin, umanib kayo sa amin. Pero si Alan Peter, steady ka lang diyan.” | via Marc Jayson Cayabyab

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TREE CUTTING ALONG QUIRINO AVENUE, SUSPENDED DENR chief Juan Miguel Cuna says that the tree cutting activities along Quirino Ave. are suspended and will be subjected for review. The tree cutting activity in the said area drew flak from residents and other groups due to the environmental concerns. | via Josiah Antonio

TREE CUTTING ALONG QUIRINO AVENUE, SUSPENDED DENR chief Juan Miguel Cuna says that the tree cutting activities along Quirino Ave. are suspended and will be subjected for review. The tree cutting activity in the said area drew flak from residents and other groups due to the environmental concerns. | via Josiah Antonio

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LIBRENG SAKAY DAHIL MAY ENGINEER NA SI TATAY! 🤗 A commuter shared her heartwarming experience of riding a jeepney for free upon learning that the driver’s child had passed the November 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Exams. According to uploader Judy Tereso, she boarded the jeepney along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was touched to see a banner that read: “Libre lang po ang sakay ngayon bilang pasasalamat dahil pumasa po ang aking anak sa board exam bilang isang civil engineer.” “Sobrang genuine din ‘yung reaction ni tatay every time may bababa at magsabi ng 'thank you' at 'congrats' sa kanila ng anak niya. Such a wholesome experience na hanggang ngayon I am very blessed to encounter that ‘di na rin po nagpabayad si tatay kahit anong insist namin,” Tereso told The Philippine STAR. Tereso shared that the jeepney driver’s son, Dave Rusty Recososa, reached out to her after the video went viral. The 25-year-old board exam passer from the University of Mindanao said he was delighted to see netizens appreciating the initiative of his 52-year-old father, Edwin, who has been working as a jeepney driver for almost 35 years. “Pagkakita ko po sa video, sobrang nakakatuwa talaga po kasi madaming nakaappreciate sa ginawa ni papa. Dati pa talaga niya sinabi na if ever po papasa ako sa Board Exam, magpapalibre po talaga siya ng sakay and ngayon masaya ako na natupad ko yun para sa kanya,” Dave told The STAR. (Video courtesy of Judy Tereso) If you have new story, picture or video you wish to share, you may join our community page.

LIBRENG SAKAY DAHIL MAY ENGINEER NA SI TATAY! 🤗 A commuter shared her heartwarming experience of riding a jeepney for free upon learning that the driver’s child had passed the November 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Exams. According to uploader Judy Tereso, she boarded the jeepney along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was touched to see a banner that read: “Libre lang po ang sakay ngayon bilang pasasalamat dahil pumasa po ang aking anak sa board exam bilang isang civil engineer.” “Sobrang genuine din ‘yung reaction ni tatay every time may bababa at magsabi ng 'thank you' at 'congrats' sa kanila ng anak niya. Such a wholesome experience na hanggang ngayon I am very blessed to encounter that ‘di na rin po nagpabayad si tatay kahit anong insist namin,” Tereso told The Philippine STAR. Tereso shared that the jeepney driver’s son, Dave Rusty Recososa, reached out to her after the video went viral. The 25-year-old board exam passer from the University of Mindanao said he was delighted to see netizens appreciating the initiative of his 52-year-old father, Edwin, who has been working as a jeepney driver for almost 35 years. “Pagkakita ko po sa video, sobrang nakakatuwa talaga po kasi madaming nakaappreciate sa ginawa ni papa. Dati pa talaga niya sinabi na if ever po papasa ako sa Board Exam, magpapalibre po talaga siya ng sakay and ngayon masaya ako na natupad ko yun para sa kanya,” Dave told The STAR. (Video courtesy of Judy Tereso) If you have new story, picture or video you wish to share, you may join our community page.

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SENATE TO IMPLEMENT LOCKDOWN The Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) says lockdown in 5 minutes, no one in and out of the building. This is after OSAA Mao Aplasca told reporters an arrest was being made in a few, but did not say anything further. | via @njservallos

SENATE TO IMPLEMENT LOCKDOWN The Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) says lockdown in 5 minutes, no one in and out of the building. This is after OSAA Mao Aplasca told reporters an arrest was being made in a few, but did not say anything further. | via @njservallos

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PHILIP SALVADOR ATTENDS DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT TRIAL Actor Philip Salvador, a long-time supporter of the Duterte family, is seen entering the Senate session hall, to attend Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Tuesday. | Rona Amparo LIVE:

PHILIP SALVADOR ATTENDS DUTERTE'S IMPEACHMENT TRIAL Actor Philip Salvador, a long-time supporter of the Duterte family, is seen entering the Senate session hall, to attend Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Tuesday. | Rona Amparo LIVE:

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SEN. BATO DELA ROSA IN SENATE JUST IN: Senate President Tito Sotto suspends the Senate session after Minority Leader Alan Cayetano manifested on the floor that 13 senators want leadership change including Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who he said is “in the building.” | via Neil Jayson Servallos

SEN. BATO DELA ROSA IN SENATE JUST IN: Senate President Tito Sotto suspends the Senate session after Minority Leader Alan Cayetano manifested on the floor that 13 senators want leadership change including Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who he said is “in the building.” | via Neil Jayson Servallos

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Employees of a store inside a mall at South Road Properties in Cebu City scramble for safety after the establishment partially collapsed during the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night. (Video courtesy of Sneaker Avenue) | via The Freeman

Employees of a store inside a mall at South Road Properties in Cebu City scramble for safety after the establishment partially collapsed during the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night. (Video courtesy of Sneaker Avenue) | via The Freeman

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WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos reacts when the media asked him about the “no election” scenario on Tuesday, moments before he and first lady Liza Marcos depart the country for a state visit in Japan. On Monday, his sister Senator Imee Marcos claimed that the administration is allegedly planning a “no-el” in 2028. (Video by Helen Flores /The Philippine STAR)

WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos reacts when the media asked him about the “no election” scenario on Tuesday, moments before he and first lady Liza Marcos depart the country for a state visit in Japan. On Monday, his sister Senator Imee Marcos claimed that the administration is allegedly planning a “no-el” in 2028. (Video by Helen Flores /The Philippine STAR)

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ZULEIKA LOPEZ, NASA SENADO Office of the Vice President (OVP) chief of staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez arrives at the Senate on Thursday morning, July 9, 2026. Lopez declined to comment and did not answer questions from members of the media upon her arrival. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)

ZULEIKA LOPEZ, NASA SENADO Office of the Vice President (OVP) chief of staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez arrives at the Senate on Thursday morning, July 9, 2026. Lopez declined to comment and did not answer questions from members of the media upon her arrival. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)

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KEEP SAFE 🙏 WATCH: Situation at the Colon Night Market in Cebu City following the magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Tuesday night. Intensity VI was recorded in Cebu City, while the epicenter was located 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo City, according to Phivolcs. Aftershocks and damage are expected. | via The Freeman

KEEP SAFE 🙏 WATCH: Situation at the Colon Night Market in Cebu City following the magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Tuesday night. Intensity VI was recorded in Cebu City, while the epicenter was located 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo City, according to Phivolcs. Aftershocks and damage are expected. | via The Freeman

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WAIST-DEEP FLOOD IN OLD STA. MESA, MANILA The Barangay Emergency Response Team of Barangay 598 along Damka Street in Old Sta. Mesa, Manila continues its rescue operations as floodwaters reached waist-deep level due to heavy rains brought by “habagat” on Monday. Affected residents were brought to Likha Multi-Purpose Hall for safe evacuation. Malacañang, meanwhile, has ordered a remote work setup in government offices and alternative delivery mode in schools in Metro Manila on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, due to continuous monsoon rains. (Facebook/Isko Moreno Domagoso)

WAIST-DEEP FLOOD IN OLD STA. MESA, MANILA The Barangay Emergency Response Team of Barangay 598 along Damka Street in Old Sta. Mesa, Manila continues its rescue operations as floodwaters reached waist-deep level due to heavy rains brought by “habagat” on Monday. Affected residents were brought to Likha Multi-Purpose Hall for safe evacuation. Malacañang, meanwhile, has ordered a remote work setup in government offices and alternative delivery mode in schools in Metro Manila on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, due to continuous monsoon rains. (Facebook/Isko Moreno Domagoso)

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PRAYER REVEAL NAMAN PO PARA MAKITA ANG ISANG MINGYU 🧎🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 A Gen Z from Paranaque couldn’t contain her happiness after seeing SEVENTEEN's Kim Mingyu during the group’s concert at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Friday(PH time). Cassandra Fructuoso shares that it was her fifth time watching SEVENTEEN’s concert, but she said it still feels like a whole new experience every time. “#1 mingyu fan. Reaction = namatay,” she said in jest. (Video courtesy of Cassandra Fructuoso)

PRAYER REVEAL NAMAN PO PARA MAKITA ANG ISANG MINGYU 🧎🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 A Gen Z from Paranaque couldn’t contain her happiness after seeing SEVENTEEN's Kim Mingyu during the group’s concert at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Friday(PH time). Cassandra Fructuoso shares that it was her fifth time watching SEVENTEEN’s concert, but she said it still feels like a whole new experience every time. “#1 mingyu fan. Reaction = namatay,” she said in jest. (Video courtesy of Cassandra Fructuoso)

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WATCH: The Quezon City government holds its third graduation rites for the members of the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursday. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that more individuals joined this year as they finally marched in their gender-affirming attire. | Josiah Antonio

WATCH: The Quezon City government holds its third graduation rites for the members of the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursday. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that more individuals joined this year as they finally marched in their gender-affirming attire. | Josiah Antonio

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WATCH: The Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Bantayan Island collapsed when the 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu on Tuesday, with the epicenter in Bogo. | via Andrew Matthew Ortoño/The Freeman

WATCH: The Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Bantayan Island collapsed when the 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu on Tuesday, with the epicenter in Bogo. | via Andrew Matthew Ortoño/The Freeman

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WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte files perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday. (Video courtesy of OVP) | via bellacariaso

WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte files perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday. (Video courtesy of OVP) | via bellacariaso

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“I TAKE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY.” Gilas coach Chot Reyes asked if he owed the Filipino fans an apology after a winless campaign so far in the #FIBAWorldCup2023 “I’m sorry that we’re not able to deliver. I take full accountability. I take full responsibility.” | John Bryan Ulanday

“I TAKE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY.” Gilas coach Chot Reyes asked if he owed the Filipino fans an apology after a winless campaign so far in the #FIBAWorldCup2023 “I’m sorry that we’re not able to deliver. I take full accountability. I take full responsibility.” | John Bryan Ulanday

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Matapos hatulan ng kamatayan si Leo Echegaray, may mensahe ang naiwan niyang maybahay na si Zenaida kay noong pangulong Joseph Estrada. #FromTheArchives FULL STORY:
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Matapos hatulan ng kamatayan si Leo Echegaray, may mensahe ang naiwan niyang maybahay na si Zenaida kay noong pangulong Joseph Estrada. #FromTheArchives FULL STORY:

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New “Eat Bulaga” director Ice Seguerra gets asked if Bimby Aquino is going to be a regular on the longest-running noon-time show. In the same interview, Ice gave a brief comment on Kim Chiu's “joke” involving EB host Ryzza Mae Dizon. While saying he didn't see the video in question, Ice stressed, “I think it would be better if we are more sensitive of people.” Ice, who runs own production company Fire and Ice Productions, directed the Drag Show segment at the White Party Manila. | Nathalie Tomada
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New “Eat Bulaga” director Ice Seguerra gets asked if Bimby Aquino is going to be a regular on the longest-running noon-time show. In the same interview, Ice gave a brief comment on Kim Chiu's “joke” involving EB host Ryzza Mae Dizon. While saying he didn't see the video in question, Ice stressed, “I think it would be better if we are more sensitive of people.” Ice, who runs own production company Fire and Ice Productions, directed the Drag Show segment at the White Party Manila. | Nathalie Tomada

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'I DON'T THINK WE'RE GOING TO PRESENT LACHICA' Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan reaffirmed on Wednesday that the panel will not summon Col. Raymund Dante Lachica before the Senate impeachment court, explaining that his testimony would be redundant following the testimony of former Office of the Vice President (OVP) disbursing officer Gina Acosta. Meanwhile, Lachica expressed his readiness to face the court after his name was repeatedly mentioned in the testimony of Acosta. According to the hostile witness, Lachica was the one who allegedly implemented OVP's confidential funds. | Rona Amparo
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'I DON'T THINK WE'RE GOING TO PRESENT LACHICA' Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan reaffirmed on Wednesday that the panel will not summon Col. Raymund Dante Lachica before the Senate impeachment court, explaining that his testimony would be redundant following the testimony of former Office of the Vice President (OVP) disbursing officer Gina Acosta. Meanwhile, Lachica expressed his readiness to face the court after his name was repeatedly mentioned in the testimony of Acosta. According to the hostile witness, Lachica was the one who allegedly implemented OVP's confidential funds. | Rona Amparo

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TRAFFIC BUILDS UP ALONG NLEX VIADUCT Heavy traffic was observed along the northbound lane of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Viaduct between the Pulilan and San Simon exits as of 7:30 AM on Monday amid flooding in portions of the area. Meanwhile, flood guards were deployed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) near the San Simon Exit in Pampanga as authorities responded to flooding caused by heavy southwest monsoon (habagat) over the weekend. (Video courtesy of Your Elevated Vision) If you have a story, picture, or video you wish to share, you may join our community page.
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TRAFFIC BUILDS UP ALONG NLEX VIADUCT Heavy traffic was observed along the northbound lane of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Viaduct between the Pulilan and San Simon exits as of 7:30 AM on Monday amid flooding in portions of the area. Meanwhile, flood guards were deployed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) near the San Simon Exit in Pampanga as authorities responded to flooding caused by heavy southwest monsoon (habagat) over the weekend. (Video courtesy of Your Elevated Vision) If you have a story, picture, or video you wish to share, you may join our community page.

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Halos tatlong dekada na ang nakalipas mula nang bitayin si Leo Echegaray. Handa na ba ang Pilipinas na muling ibalik ang death penalty? FULL VIDEO:
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Halos tatlong dekada na ang nakalipas mula nang bitayin si Leo Echegaray. Handa na ba ang Pilipinas na muling ibalik ang death penalty? FULL VIDEO:

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MGA NAG-RALLY SA EDSA, INULAN Rallyists at the People Power Monument huddle together and take cover from the heavy downpour on Tuesday morning. As of 7:18 AM, the MMDA announced several road closures along EDSA due to the unexpected gathering. (Video by Michael Varcas/The Philippine STAR)
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MGA NAG-RALLY SA EDSA, INULAN Rallyists at the People Power Monument huddle together and take cover from the heavy downpour on Tuesday morning. As of 7:18 AM, the MMDA announced several road closures along EDSA due to the unexpected gathering. (Video by Michael Varcas/The Philippine STAR)

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LOOK: DENR conducts a transplanting activity in Lawton, Manila on Thursday. The Narra tree was one of the trees earth-balled along Quirino Avenue. | via Josiah Antonio
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LOOK: DENR conducts a transplanting activity in Lawton, Manila on Thursday. The Narra tree was one of the trees earth-balled along Quirino Avenue. | via Josiah Antonio

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KAPUNAN ON 'ABOGADONG WALANG ALAM': THERE WAS NO INSINUATION House private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan clarified that co-counsel Benjamin Tolosa's remark describing hostile witness Atty. Michael Poa as an "abogadong walang alam" was simply a direct translation of having "no personal knowledge." During an ambush interview on Wednesday, Kapunan also described the tense exchange between Tolosa and defense lead counsel Sheila Sison as "tame." "It's normal to us lawyers. Remember, hindi lang tatlo ang lawyers du'n. Lahat kami lawyers. Tame nga 'yun eh," she added. | Rona Amparo
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KAPUNAN ON 'ABOGADONG WALANG ALAM': THERE WAS NO INSINUATION House private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan clarified that co-counsel Benjamin Tolosa's remark describing hostile witness Atty. Michael Poa as an "abogadong walang alam" was simply a direct translation of having "no personal knowledge." During an ambush interview on Wednesday, Kapunan also described the tense exchange between Tolosa and defense lead counsel Sheila Sison as "tame." "It's normal to us lawyers. Remember, hindi lang tatlo ang lawyers du'n. Lahat kami lawyers. Tame nga 'yun eh," she added. | Rona Amparo

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Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, including vloggers and allies of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, chant “Free General Bato” and shout “Duterte” outside the Senate gate, while tensions rise against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV during a gathering at the Senate in Pasay City on Monday. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)
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Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, including vloggers and allies of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, chant “Free General Bato” and shout “Duterte” outside the Senate gate, while tensions rise against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV during a gathering at the Senate in Pasay City on Monday. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)

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HABULAN SA SENADO The Senate released the CCTV footage of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa running away from members of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the hallway of Senate on Monday. (Video/Senate) LIVESTREAM:
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HABULAN SA SENADO The Senate released the CCTV footage of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa running away from members of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the hallway of Senate on Monday. (Video/Senate) LIVESTREAM:

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NOT FROM MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA Contrary to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's claim, it was not members of the media who applauded and cheered for him during his press conference at the Senate on Thursday, but rather his own staff and several guests in attendance. "First time akong napalakpakan ng media, walang bayad 'yon," he said after claiming that he had managed to unite various political groups, which he alleged are now aligned with the administration. Cayetano also maintained that he remains Senate president, despite the recognition by Malacañang and the House of Representatives of Senator Win Gatchalian’s leadership as acting Senate president. | via Malou Escudero/Pilipino Star Ngayon
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NOT FROM MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA Contrary to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's claim, it was not members of the media who applauded and cheered for him during his press conference at the Senate on Thursday, but rather his own staff and several guests in attendance. "First time akong napalakpakan ng media, walang bayad 'yon," he said after claiming that he had managed to unite various political groups, which he alleged are now aligned with the administration. Cayetano also maintained that he remains Senate president, despite the recognition by Malacañang and the House of Representatives of Senator Win Gatchalian’s leadership as acting Senate president. | via Malou Escudero/Pilipino Star Ngayon

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‘THE FILIPINO PEOPLE DESERVE A GOVERNMENT FOCUSED ON SOLVING PROBLEMS’ Vice President Sara Duterte said the government has become “more preoccupied with protecting power than serving the people,” citing alleged attempts to silence critics. “A government that fears dissent is not demonstrating strength. It is revealing insecurity. And that insecurity is reflected in the direction our country is taking today,” Duterte remarked in a video statement Tuesday. Duterte cited the flood control controversy, her impeachment trial, and the charter change, saying those issues revealed “disturbing realities.” “The current state of our nation reveals three disturbing realities: first, the effort to divert attention from legitimate questions surrounding the flood control controversy; second, the willingness to disregard constitutional safeguards in pursuit of a politically motivated impeachment; and third, the relentless pursuit of greater political power under the guise of Charter Change,” she claimed. Duterte formally responded to impeachment articles on Monday, as the Senate is set to begin the trial on July 6, 2026.
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‘THE FILIPINO PEOPLE DESERVE A GOVERNMENT FOCUSED ON SOLVING PROBLEMS’ Vice President Sara Duterte said the government has become “more preoccupied with protecting power than serving the people,” citing alleged attempts to silence critics. “A government that fears dissent is not demonstrating strength. It is revealing insecurity. And that insecurity is reflected in the direction our country is taking today,” Duterte remarked in a video statement Tuesday. Duterte cited the flood control controversy, her impeachment trial, and the charter change, saying those issues revealed “disturbing realities.” “The current state of our nation reveals three disturbing realities: first, the effort to divert attention from legitimate questions surrounding the flood control controversy; second, the willingness to disregard constitutional safeguards in pursuit of a politically motivated impeachment; and third, the relentless pursuit of greater political power under the guise of Charter Change,” she claimed. Duterte formally responded to impeachment articles on Monday, as the Senate is set to begin the trial on July 6, 2026.

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‘BECAUSE OF THE RECENT RULING, I CAN NO LONGER COMMENT’ House private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia withheld comment after presiding officer Chiz Escudero highlighted her statement during the strict enforcement of Rule 18, which limits public disclosures by those involved in court proceedings. | Rona Amparo
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‘BECAUSE OF THE RECENT RULING, I CAN NO LONGER COMMENT’ House private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia withheld comment after presiding officer Chiz Escudero highlighted her statement during the strict enforcement of Rule 18, which limits public disclosures by those involved in court proceedings. | Rona Amparo

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Nine current Ateneo Blue Eagles players enter the office of the NBI-Homicide Division for the continuation of the fact-finding investigation into the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. | EJ Macababbad
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Nine current Ateneo Blue Eagles players enter the office of the NBI-Homicide Division for the continuation of the fact-finding investigation into the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. | EJ Macababbad

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Ganito pala maging crush ng isang dararat-da-daddy! 🙂‍↔️☺️ #samconcepcion #bonggakaday #atashamuhlach #kdestrada #jeffmoses
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Ganito pala maging crush ng isang dararat-da-daddy! 🙂‍↔️☺️ #samconcepcion #bonggakaday #atashamuhlach #kdestrada #jeffmoses

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‘I AM STILL SENATE PRESIDENT’ Alan Peter Cayetano maintains that he’s still the Senate President as he reads the Senate rules at the Senate on Thursday. “The term of the office of the [Senate] President, sa ngayon po ako ‘yun. The President Pro Tempore, sa ngayon si Senator Loren Legarda ‘yun…” he said. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)
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‘I AM STILL SENATE PRESIDENT’ Alan Peter Cayetano maintains that he’s still the Senate President as he reads the Senate rules at the Senate on Thursday. “The term of the office of the [Senate] President, sa ngayon po ako ‘yun. The President Pro Tempore, sa ngayon si Senator Loren Legarda ‘yun…” he said. (Video by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)

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'TO US, IT'S A SCAM’ Atty. Mae Divinagracia stressed that the prosecution panel maintains its position that Vice President Sara Duterte’s utilization of confidential funds was a “scam." “As I’ve mentioned earlier, we in the prosecution, we just want to call a spade a spade. To us it’s a scam that was masterminded by the vice president,” she said in an ambush interview after Duterte's impeachment trial on Tuesday. Divinagracia added that she was satisfied with how hostile witness Lemuel Ortonio’s testimony went during direct examination, saying the prosecution was able to elicit the answers it wanted from him. “‘Yung mga sagot niya na evasive, we kind of anticipated that,” she said. (Video by Anna Barlam/The Philippine STAR)
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'TO US, IT'S A SCAM’ Atty. Mae Divinagracia stressed that the prosecution panel maintains its position that Vice President Sara Duterte’s utilization of confidential funds was a “scam." “As I’ve mentioned earlier, we in the prosecution, we just want to call a spade a spade. To us it’s a scam that was masterminded by the vice president,” she said in an ambush interview after Duterte's impeachment trial on Tuesday. Divinagracia added that she was satisfied with how hostile witness Lemuel Ortonio’s testimony went during direct examination, saying the prosecution was able to elicit the answers it wanted from him. “‘Yung mga sagot niya na evasive, we kind of anticipated that,” she said. (Video by Anna Barlam/The Philippine STAR)

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“Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” star Ian Veneracion explains why he has chosen not to be associated with any political side and is not interested in political personalities. The veteran actor was interviewed by The Star on the sidelines of a special screening for the pilot episode of his upcoming limited series produced by Rein Entertainment and directed by Shugo Praico (“Bagman”). The action drama is slated for release this 2026 with KC Global Media handling international sales and distribution. | via Nathalie Tomada
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“Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” star Ian Veneracion explains why he has chosen not to be associated with any political side and is not interested in political personalities. The veteran actor was interviewed by The Star on the sidelines of a special screening for the pilot episode of his upcoming limited series produced by Rein Entertainment and directed by Shugo Praico (“Bagman”). The action drama is slated for release this 2026 with KC Global Media handling international sales and distribution. | via Nathalie Tomada

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'BIGLANG NAGDISKARIL ANG MGA BANAT NG PROSECUTION’ Atty. Salvador Panelo commented on the prosecution's performance when defense counsel Michael Poa testified as a hostile witness during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, where several objections raised by the defense were sustained by the presiding officer. “Ang nakita ko doon, biglang nagdiskaril yung mga banat ng prosecution, nawala yung kumpiyansa nila earlier, nasira, sa madaling sabi," he stated in an ambush interview. (Video courtesy of Bella Cariaso/The Philippine STAR)
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'BIGLANG NAGDISKARIL ANG MGA BANAT NG PROSECUTION’ Atty. Salvador Panelo commented on the prosecution's performance when defense counsel Michael Poa testified as a hostile witness during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, where several objections raised by the defense were sustained by the presiding officer. “Ang nakita ko doon, biglang nagdiskaril yung mga banat ng prosecution, nawala yung kumpiyansa nila earlier, nasira, sa madaling sabi," he stated in an ambush interview. (Video courtesy of Bella Cariaso/The Philippine STAR)

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‘DO NOT WAVER, EVEN IN THE FACE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES’ Vice President Sara Duterte greets the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 on Saturday. “Today, I join your families and the entire PMA community in celebrating this milestone. Your graduation is the culmination of a rigorous journey—one defined by discipline, sacrifice, and an unwavering sense of duty,” she said in a video statement. (Facebook/Inday Sara Duterte)
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‘DO NOT WAVER, EVEN IN THE FACE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES’ Vice President Sara Duterte greets the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 on Saturday. “Today, I join your families and the entire PMA community in celebrating this milestone. Your graduation is the culmination of a rigorous journey—one defined by discipline, sacrifice, and an unwavering sense of duty,” she said in a video statement. (Facebook/Inday Sara Duterte)

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