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‘Bloodbath’ remark carries no violent meaning – Sara Duterte defense

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team maintained on Monday that her “bloodbath” comments were not an insinuation of violence, but rather a reference to her own blood being spilled during the proceedings. Defense spokesperson Michael Poa issued the clarification days after the Vice President renewed her vivid imagery of the impeachment trial.

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Impeachment trial pivots to VP Sara’s fitness for office — prosecution

MANILA — The House prosecution announced Monday that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has entered a new phase. Having established their foundational evidence, prosecutors are now shifting focus to prove that Duterte is no longer fit to hold the country’s second-highest office. During a press briefing, House prosecution spokesperson and adviser Robert

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Zamora: We expect a lot of objections once Duterte’s aide testifies

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora on Monday said that the prosecution panel is expecting a lot of objections from the defense team once Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff Zuleika Lopez testifies in the impeachment trial against Duterte. “We expect a lot of objections regarding the presentation of Atty. Lopez.

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Heavy monsoon rains keep classes suspended in 11 Iloilo towns

ILOILO CITY — Classes remained suspended in 11 municipalities in Iloilo on Monday as heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), intensified by Tropical Storm Inday (international name: Bavi), continued to affect the province, where flooding, landslides, and other weather-related incidents have displaced thousands of residents. According to the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk

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Meet the new DOH Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr.

MANILA, Philippines —  Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. has been named as the newest member of the Marcos Cabinet, having been appointed as the replacement of Teodoro Herbosa in the Department of Health (DOH) secretary role. Pujalte earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and later obtained a Master’s Degree

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No sail policy lifted in Lubang, Mindoro but gale warning remains

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, has lifted the no-sail policy effective Tuesday, following improved weather conditions. However, authorities stressed that Memorandum No. 018, Series of 2026, does not “supersede” advisories issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) regarding

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Palace: Mandaluyong blacklists supplier of underweight rice sacks

MANILA, Philippines — The supplier behind the national government’s free rice distribution program in Mandaluyong City has admitted that some sacks contained less than the supposed 10 kilos beneficiaries were supposed to receive, according to Malacañang. The local government has blacklisted the company, which it did not disclose, and launched an investigation into the matter. Palace press

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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Van While Crossing Near Hospital in Quezon 

Elderly Man Sustained Injuries After Being Struck by Van Near Hospital An elderly man was hospitalized after being struct by a van while crossing near a hospital in Infanta, Quezon.  An 89-year-old man from Sitio Masla, Barangay Sablang in General Nakar was injured after being hit by a van while crossing the road in front of Claro M. Recto District Hospital. The senior citizen ... Read more

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