The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its second week and fourth day, which will kick off with the House prosecution panel presenting its second witness. The witness will testify on the alleged “hitman” contracted by the vice president to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and former House
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Dalaguete shooting: Gunman in tricycle driver slay nabbed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested the alleged gunman in the fatal shooting of a 58-year-old tricycle driver in Dalaguete, Cebu, while authorities continue searching for the suspected getaway driver. The 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Barangay Lorega, Cebu City, during a hot pursuit operation around 9:27 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. Police Master
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Teen drowns in Naga, Cebu; 2 survivors recovering
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The body of the teenage boy who drowned while swimming in a prohibited area in Naga City, Cebu, has been claimed by his family, while his two companions who survived the incident are recovering from the ordeal. Lieutenant Colonel Dexter Calacar, chief of the Naga City Police Station, said in an
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What’s trending: Viral videos making waves online
CONSOLACION, Cebu – A single scroll through social media can take you on an emotional roller coaster, but behind every viral video is a story that resonates with people in different ways. This week, three videos shared by our Ka-Siloys captured the attention of netizens with their funny, heartwarming, and unexpected moments. From a fur
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Is the ‘three-second rule’ for dropped food a complete myth?
SINGAPORE — Is it ever actually safe to eat food that’s hit the floor, or to pick a stray noodle right off a public table, even after three seconds? The debate was sparked by a recent viral TikTok video, which appeared to show a diner using chopsticks to eat noodles directly off a hawker center table.
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DOH chief Herbosa resigns; Pujalte eyed as successor
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has submitted his courtesy resignation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “take care” of himself. Marcos has yet to accept Herbosa’s resignation. Controversies have marred the health chief’s four-year term. A source told the Inquirer that Marcos is reportedly considering veteran orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr.
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Prosecutors to scrutinize Sara Duterte’s fitness for office
MANILA, Philippines – Impeachment prosecutors aim to establish in this week’s proceedings whether Vice President Sara Duterte is fit to hold the second-highest office in the country, former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said on Monday, as the trial heads into its second week. In a media briefing, Barbers, the prosecution team’s adviser,
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Jose Pujalte is Marcos’ new DOH secretary
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. Castro also confirmed former DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa’s resignation due to health reasons. READ: DOH chief Herbosa resigns; Pujalte eyed as successor In
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Marcos leads Camiguin’s Benoni Port Landing Station inauguration
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the Benoni Port Light Craft Landing Station at the Port of Benoni in Mahinog, Camiguin, which is expected to accommodate 950,000 passengers by 2030. The project, which is the port’s first dedicated facility for light-craft operations, will strengthen Camiguin’s primary transport link that connects the province
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WATCH: Defense team briefs media on VP Sara impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team holds a press briefing on Monday, July 13, ahead of the resumption of her impeachment trial before the Senate. Defense spokesperson Michael Poa issues updates on the ongoing proceedings as the impeachment court enters its second week. The House prosecution continues to present evidence under Article
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