MANILA, Philippines— Vice President Sara Duterte’s assassination threat against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was absolute, an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told the impeachment court on Wednesday. At the resumption of the trial, Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano pressed senior NBI agent John Mark Calilung whether Duterte’s alleged kill remark against Marcos, his
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5 fishermen arrested, P183,000 worth of equipment seized off Romblon
CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday (July 7) arrested five fishermen and confiscated their equipment and catch worth more than P183,000 during a maritime law enforcement operation off Banton, Romblon. The Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Banton said the suspects were caught using unauthorized diving equipment while fishing in the waters of
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Impeachment court to subpoena Sara Duterte’s chief of staff
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment court will issue a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez on Wednesday, the court’s spokesperson, Reginald Tongol confirmed. It was the House prosecution panel who requested for a subpoena ad testificandum to Lopez. “On the request for issuance of subpoena ad testificandum to Atty.
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Thai police arrested in China for cannabis smuggling after offering courier services
Thai police launched a further investigation after a female police captain was arrested in China in January when cannabis was found hidden inside cans of job’s tears, a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, she was carrying into the country. Details of the case emerged following the recent arrest of a Thai flight attendant in …
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Regional wage boards may decide wage increase by Q4 – Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said some regions may have to wait until the fourth quarter of 2026 before their respective wage boards decide on proposed wage increase. The statement came after the Department of Labor and Employment recently announced a P85 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in
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Suarez fights Avila for WBO Int’l title in California
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez is set to return to the ring after more than a year on the sidelines, taking on Mexico’s Manuel Avila for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) International super featherweight title on July 18 (July 19, Manila time) at the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California.
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Cebu to host historic FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in 2027
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu is set to welcome its biggest international basketball event yet after the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) officially announced that the city will host the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 at the SM Seaside Arena in the South Road Properties (SRP). The eight-day continental tournament, tentatively scheduled for July 2027,
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WATCH: Sara Duterte defense team holds post-trial briefing
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team holds a press briefing on Wednesday following the conclusion of the third day of her impeachment trial. Lawyer Michael Poa, counsel and spokesperson for the defense panel, answers questions from the media regarding issues raised during the presentation of the prosecution’s first witness, National Bureau of
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DPWH clears landslides in Zamboanga del Norte town
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 9 (DPWH-9) immediately mobilized personnel and heavy equipment on Wednesday afternoon to conduct clearing operations following the landslide that struck Barangay Guisukan, Jose Dalman in Zamboanga del Norte. DPWH-9 said the landslide, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, has obstructed portions of the
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DepEd partners with BCBP to boost transparency in school infra projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has signed a partnership with the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) to uphold transparency, accountability, and good governance in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), the BCBP will serve as an independent third-party observer for DepEd’s PPP initiatives, notably
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