Preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte “is not merely a legal exercise,” Sen. Loren Legarda, a four‑term lawmaker who has been part of three impeachment trials, said in a statement on Monday. “It is a test of judgment, conscience, and institutional duty. I have seen how impeachment trials test the strength […]
Read MoreThe Senate impeachment court on Monday elected Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as its presiding officer over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite strong objections from the Cayetano-led minority, before settling key procedural issues, including the 16-vote threshold for conviction and rules on the presentation of evidence. The opening day of only the […]
Read MoreAuthorities arrested two men allegedly caught possessing suspected shabu worth P510,000 during a buy-bust operation on Sunday evening at Barangay Morales here. The suspects were identified only by their aliases “Obet,” 38, a laborer from Barangay Cannery Site in Polomolok town, and “Jess,” 42, an electrician from Barangay Manuel M. Roxas, Sto. Niño town, all […]
Read MorePolice arrested a massage therapist after seizing a marijuana plant and seedlings from his residence in La Trinidad, Benguet, on Sunday. The suspect was identified as a 43-year-old resident of Barangay Pico, La Trinidad, Police went to his home to serve a search warrant at past 6 am. Confiscated during the operation were one fully […]
Read MoreJericho Rosales and Maris Racal emerged as the biggest acting winners at the 9th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards (The Eddys), organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd). Rosales was named Best Actor for his performance in “Quezon,” while Racal took home the Best Actress award for “Sunshine” during the awards night in Pasay […]
Read MoreTV host, actor and comedian Vice Ganda on Sunday exhorted graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication (UP CMC) to use their voices to challenge corruption, inequality and disinformation, saying even the smallest “spark” can ignite meaningful change. “A spark may seem small, but it has the power to grow […]
Read MoreCharles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by mechanical problems. The 28-year-old Monegasque finished 0.427 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell after he […]
Read MoreAlex Eala bids to extend her dream Wimbledon run into the quarterfinals when she faces Jasmine Paolini on Monday. Eala stunned reigning champion Iga Swiatek with a brilliant straight-sets victory on Centre Court in the third round and now faces the task of backing up that breakthrough triumph against former Wimbledon finalist Paolini. She had only […]
Read MoreParts of Northern Luzon could be placed under tropical cyclone wind signals as early as Tuesday night or Wednesday morning as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), although the chance of landfall over Luzon remains low, the state weather bureau said Monday. In Tropical Cyclone Advisory No. 1 issued at 11 a.m., the […]
Read MoreMost parts of the country will continue to experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, while Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, or habagat, later this week. The state weather bureau said that on Monday even as Bavi remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its public weather […]
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