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ICYMI: ‘Mary Grace Piattos’ receipt surfaces in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines – An acknowledgment receipt bearing the name “Mary Grace Piattos” was presented before the Senate impeachment court on Monday as the prosecution continued presenting evidence under Article I of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The receipt showed that “Mary Grace Piattos” purportedly received P70,000 as payment for rewards, according to

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PNP reminds cops to observe human rights, humanitarian law

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded officers to observe protocols in line with human rights and humanitarian law. The top cop said this in a statement on Tuesday in light of the observation of International Humanitarian Law Month this August, which aims to raise awareness on legal

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SRA turns over heavy farm equipment to Bukidnon sugar sector

QUEZON, Bukidnon — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) turned over a new cane grabber and a tractor to the Mindanao Sustainable Sugarcane Agricultural Development, Inc. (MINFED) on Monday, boosting mechanization and productivity for tens of thousands of sugarcane farmers in Bukidnon. The handover ceremony, held in Barangay Butong, Quezon town, was led by Ma. Lourdes

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WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | August 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters the 12th day, with the House prosecution panel continues its presentation of evidence under Article I, which centers on the alleged misuse of confidential funds. Former Commission on Audit–Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO) auditor Roderick Wamil is set to return to

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Missing Catbalogan 2-year-old found dead after 11 days

TACLOBAN CITY — A two-year-old girl who had been missing for 11 days was found dead in a remote mountainous area of Barangay Lobo, Catbalogan City on Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing a tragic end to an extensive search and prompting her mother to appeal for justice and for authorities to identify those responsible for her

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AFP monitors 48 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea in July

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve) said

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Cebu PB urges schools to integrate AI courses, skills

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu schools are being urged to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) courses and skills into their academic programs as the technology becomes increasingly important in education and across various professions. The Cebu Provincial Board approved a resolution during its regular session on July 13, 2026, urging educational institutions to offer AI-related courses

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LPG prices to rise ₱3.67 per kilo this August

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Consumers, particularly households, will have to tighten their belts further this August. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices will increase by ₱3.67 per kilogram beginning this month, adding ₱40.38 to the cost of a standard 11-kilogram cylinder, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced.  The DOE attributed the increase to a higher Saudi

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1,208 Calabarzon drug suspects nabbed, P29.5-M shabu seized in July

LUCENA CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Calabarzon region had arrested 1,208 suspected drug traffickers and seized more than P29.5 million worth of illegal drugs in July, police reported Monday. Police Brig. Gen. Dominic Baccay, police director of Region 4A, said the law enforcement campaign against illegal drugs would remain relentless across

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of Aug. 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – After weeks of fuel price hikes driven by supply concerns linked to continued tensions in the Middle East, oil companies on Tuesday implemented modest rollbacks for gasoline and diesel, while kerosene posted a steeper price cut. Gasoline prices fell by P0.73 per liter, while diesel prices dropped by P0.60 per liter. Kerosene

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