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After 5 days of stability, Visayas power grid faces yellow alert anew

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After five days of stability, the Visayas power grid on Monday, July 6, was placed under a yellow alert again as higher-than-expected demand narrowed the region’s reserve power margin, grid operators said. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) issued the alert for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., citing available

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Dante ends title drought, captures Sugbu Bowler of the Month crown

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior bowler Tessie Dante snapped a lengthy title drought after capturing the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) “Bowler of the Month” championship on Sunday, July 5, at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. It was Dante’s first Sugbu title since winning the organization’s bowling shootout tournament in October last year. READ:

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Senate impeachment court denies Luistro’s motion to arraign VP Sara

MANILA, Philippines — The defense scored an early victory on the opening day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial after the Senate impeachment court rejected the prosecution’s request to formally read the charges and arraign her. As the trial began on Monday, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead public prosecutor, argued that Vice President Duterte

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Highlights: Day 1 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate convened as an impeachment court for the first time against a sitting Philippine vice president, with Sara Duterte absent and an early prosecution motion rejected. The Senate opened the historic impeachment trial of Duterte on Monday, July 6, marking the first time a sitting Philippine vice president has faced such

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Prosecutors press accountability as VP Duterte impeachment trial begins

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial formally opened on Monday, as prosecutors framed their case against the nation’s second-highest official as a push for accountability and urged senators to shun politics in casting their verdict. Shortly after a somber ceremony marking only the third impeachment trial in the nation’s history, the prosecution

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WATCH: Sara Duterte lead counsel delivers opening statement

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Sheila Sison, delivers her opening statement on Monday as the Senate impeachment court begins the trial of the vice president. /dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins | July 6, 2026

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LANDBANK, NCSC formalize digital cash gifts for ECA beneficiaries

MANILA, Philippines—The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) have signed a supplemental agreement that formalizes the nationwide digital distribution of cash gifts under the Expanded Centenarians Act, allowing qualified senior citizens to receive their incentives through electronic payment channels. The Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), signed on

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Castro to Duterte: Practice what you preach, explain yourself in court

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday told Vice President Sara Duterte to “practice what she preaches” after the latter dismissed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s opinion on her attendance at her impeachment trial as “of no importance” and said public officials should keep their personal opinions to themselves. Duterte made the remark after

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