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Sara Duterte’s kill threat vs Marcos ‘absolute’, says witness

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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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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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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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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Prosecution panel seeks subpoena for Sara Duterte’s tax records

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Wednesday asked the Senate impeachment court to issue a subpoena for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) sealed box containing Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records. This is after the impeachment court on Monday ordered the return of the box in question to the BIR as there

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Inday maintains strength; 12 Northern Luzon areas under Signal No. 1

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Inday maintained its strength with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.1 hoisted over 12 areas in Northern Luzon on Wednesday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.  In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Inday was last seen 1,170 kilometers east

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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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WATCH: Prosecution panel holds post-trial presser

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel holds a press briefing on Wednesday following the conclusion of Day 3 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Members of the panel provide the media highlights of today’s trial, focusing on the testimony of their first witness, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) John Mark Calilung

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WATCH: Impeachment court spokesperson Tongol holds Day 3 briefing

MANILA, Philippines – Senate impeachment court spokesperson lawyer Reginald Tongol holds a press briefing on Wednesday, July 8, following the third day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Tongol answers media queries regarding key developments from the day’s proceedings, including rulings issued by the impeachment court. He also discusses matters taken up during the

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