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A former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice, testifying in the Vice President's impeachment trial, asserted her testimony is not for sale, clarifying it concerns anti-corruption laws and not the impeachment allegations themselves.
Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez respects the Sandiganbayan's order to transfer him to the Quezon City Jail amid plunder charges related to flood control projects, while maintaining his innocence. He faces accusations involving P7.4 billion.
Philippine impeachment prosecutors plan to narrow evidence to key financial reports concerning wealth disclosure, aiming to prevent the Vice President's trial from dragging on and improve clarity in proceedings.
A former Sandiganbayan presiding justice explained that the President and Vice President are barred from business participation due to the greater possibility of abuse of power inherent in their high offices, citing constitutional and legal provisions.
Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division thwarted an attempt by the communist New People's Army (NPA) to rebuild its influence in Agusan del Sur. Troops reportedly killed four operatives, including a high-ranking NPA secretary, during clashes on Saturday.
In the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the defense team objected to the prosecution's presentation of a former anti-graft court justice as a witness. However, the court ruled to allow the testimony, during which the former justice stated that Vice Presidents should divest from all businesses.
Cotabato City saw multiple violent incidents, including fatalities, just before polling stations opened for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, prompting the Commission on Elections to place all voting precincts under its control.
As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares for its first parliamentary elections, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged voters to protect the integrity of their ballots and preserve peace. However, reports of gunfire and pre-shaded ballots in some areas raise concerns about electoral fairness.
The death toll from a ferry fire off Palawan, Philippines, has risen to 76, with the Coast Guard confirming the discovery of 41 more bodies. Recovery operations are proving challenging.
Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated he respects the Sandiganbayan's order for his transfer to Quezon City Jail, while maintaining his innocence. The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) deemed him clinically stable, indicating no further hospitalization is necessary.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned a bus operator involved in a fatal crash in Manila, demanding an explanation as to why its Certificate of Public Convenience should not be revoked. The incident highlights the urgent need for accident investigation and preventive measures.
A former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice testified that a public official's 'unexplained wealth' can be grounds for removal from office. The testimony was given during an impeachment trial, where the witness served as an expert on public accountability and anti-corruption laws. Wealth acquired disproportionately to a public servant's salary or lawful income is presumed unlawfully acquired, but this presumption is rebuttable.
Voting commenced Monday in the Philippines' Muslim-majority Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM), despite pre-election violence that claimed three lives and injured 15. Approximately 2.4 million registered voters will elect members of the 80-seat regional parliament.
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) submitted a medical examination report to the Sandiganbayan on Sunday, recommending whether former House Speaker Martin Romualdez should continue his hospital confinement or be transferred to a regular jail. Hospital officials have refrained from providing further details.
A Philippine court has ordered the transfer of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, indicted on corruption charges, from a hospital to the New Quezon City Jail. Romualdez has stated he will comply with the order.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez, facing plunder charges, to be transferred to the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory from the Philippine General Hospital. The congressman maintains his innocence.
The Philippine Department of Finance is proposing to expand the coverage of the sweetened beverage tax to include edible ices like ice cream and frozen yogurt. The move aims to boost government revenue and promote public health.
Over 12,000 examinees across the Philippines took the final day of the bar examinations on Sunday, tackling subjects including criminal law, remedial law, and legal ethics. Results are expected next year.
The progressive youth group SPARK has criticized the government's handling of class suspensions due to monsoon rains, citing frequent and inconsistent cancellations that further disrupt learning for millions of students.
Global investment giant KKR has sold its 19.9% stake in Philippine power firm First Gen for approximately P25.8 billion. This follows KKR's failed attempt weeks prior to take the company private. The buyer is Angsana Finance Limited, linked to Gateway Partners.
Approximately 50 US companies are exploring investment opportunities in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), with Subic Bay poised to become a key western gateway for logistics, maritime services, and technology investments, announced the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
Catarman, Northern Samar is preparing for planned water rationing in several areas due to dwindling water sources caused by drought. The move was discussed during a meeting of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC).
The first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in the Philippines' Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM) saw reports of multiple voting and gunshots near polling stations. The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has highlighted these incidents, urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to address them.
The Philippines has updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UN, raising its unconditional emissions reduction target from 2.1% to 7%. However, the remaining 68% of the target remains conditional and reliant on international support.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is set to present its report on P6.7 billion in bank transactions linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband at the Senate impeachment court, as part of Article II concerning "unexplained wealth" in her impeachment proceedings.
A Philippine senator warned that colleagues who missed impeachment proceedings might vote based on political persuasion rather than evidence, raising concerns about the fairness of the trial.
Three people were killed and 15 others wounded in a shooting incident between rival political factions just hours before polls were set to open for the first elected parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in southern Philippines. The election, established through a long peace process, is a critical test for stability in a region long plagued by political violence.
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is shifting to the "unexplained wealth" charge, focusing on alleged discrepancies in her assets. Prosecutors are set to present evidence including Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reports detailing transactions totaling P6.77 billion.
REGASCO, an LPG industry group in the Philippines, has urged the government to temporarily suspend excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other fuel products due to soaring Dubai crude oil prices. The suspension could lead to price reductions of P3 per kilogram for LPG, P6 per liter for diesel, P10 per liter for gasoline, and P5 per liter for kerosene.
The first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines have opened, but violence and reports of irregularities, including a shooting that killed three and wounded 15 before polls opened, have cast a shadow over the integrity of the vote.
The LPG company REGASCO has urged the Philippine government to temporarily suspend excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other fuel products due to soaring crude oil prices. The group estimates that such a suspension could lead to price reductions of P3 per kilogram for LPG, P6 per liter for diesel, P10 per liter for gasoline, and P5 per liter for kerosene.
Pre-shaded ballots discovered in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections have led the Commission on Elections to place Maluso, Basilan under its control and order ballot reprints. Officials expressed concern that the incident could undermine the region's significant democratic transition towards peace and self-governance.
The Philippine peso has registered the most significant decline among major Asian currencies. This fall is attributed to a combination of a strengthening US dollar and domestic economic indicators and policy trends. This could impact the Philippine economy, particularly import costs and foreign investment.
Former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang testified in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Cabotaje-Tang, a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience, previously led the anti-graft court.
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has announced that Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is clinically stable and no longer requires hospital confinement. While his conditions need monitoring and treatment, PGH determined he can be discharged if medical care is assured.