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Sotto tells impeachment court: Alias valid only if tied to a real person

MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Vicente “Tito” Sotto III reminded the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday that a name may be considered an alias only when it refers to an actual person. Otherwise, he said, it should be treated as fake. The issue arose as the court in recent weeks examined Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged

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Conservation drive intensifies to save rare Rafflesia in Samar town

TACLOBAN CITY— Conservation officials are stepping up efforts to protect one of Samar’s rarest treasures after signs of possible illegal timber poaching and other human disturbances near areas where the endangered Samar rafflesia grows. The Protected Area Management Office–Samar Island Natural Park (PAMO-SINP), in partnership with the local government unit of Basey, recently conducted a communication,

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Boransing insists: No Duterte offices’ funds in Army youth summits

MANILA, Philippines — Not a single peso — whether regular allocations or confidential funds (CF) — from Vice President Sara Duterte’s offices was received or used for the youth leadership summits conducted by the Philippine Army (PA), Col. Manaros Boransing II said on Tuesday. During the resumption of Duterte’s impeachment trial, Boransing was asked by prosecution lawyer Reynaldo

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Over 20,000 kg of fish die in latest Laguna de Bay fish kill

MANILA, Philippines — More than 20,000 kilograms of tilapia and bighead carp have died in another fish kill in Laguna de Bay, affecting more than 30 fish cages covering over 7 hectares in Jala-jala, Rizal. Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said Tuesday that initial losses were estimated at P700,000, while

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Sandiganbayan acquits ex-Plant industry execs linked to ‘garlic cartel’

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division acquitted two former Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) officials and several entrepreneurs of graft charges in connection with the alleged manipulation of garlic prices. In a decision promulgated on Tuesday, the court said the prosecution failed to prove the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Among those acquitted

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Tinio questions OP’s secret funds, seeks fair transparency rules

MANILA, Philippines – ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Tuesday questioned why nearly half of the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed budget next year falls under secret funds, a query left unanswered after lawmakers opted to forego questioning. The House Appropriations Committee voted 37-5 to swiftly end debate on the OP’s P10.1 billion

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3 Minors Hospitalized After Eating Toxic Mushrooms in Puerto Princesa 

3 Minors in Puerto Princesa City Hospitalized After Cooking and Eating Toxic Mushrooms Three minors from Barangay Sta. Monica in Puerto Princesa City were rushed to the hospital after eating mushrooms that were believed to be poisonous.  On August 28, 2026, the three young people reportedly picked the mushrooms in Barangay Irawan. They brought them home, ... Read more

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Pia Wurtzbach Past Relationship with Doc Mike Recalled

Doc Mike made a revelation about his past with Pia Wurtzbach Mikhail Oskarovich “Mike” Varshavski, known popularly as Doctor Mike or Doc Mike, mentioned Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in a recent interview. Doc Mike is a Soviet-born American family medicine physician. He is also a YouTuber, and internet personality. His social media popularity skyrocketed ... Read more

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Paolo Duterte on Alleged Order To Investigate Family’s Properties: “Hindi kami matatakot”

Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Asserts Investigation on Corruption Must Not Be Selective PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao Congressman reacted to the alleged order to have their family’s properties under investigation. Countless Filipinos remain on a call for accountability over the supposed multi-billion flood control corruption in the Philippines. The said biggest corruption issue in the ... Read more

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Haze Reaches Parts of Luzon & Visayas: Here Is How to Protect Yourself

Haze Threat Grows as DOH Shares Alternative Ways to Protect Yourself HAZE – As HAZE from forest fires in Indonesia reaches parts of Luzon and Visayas, the Department of Health has reminded the public to take precautions against polluted air. The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to use N95 masks to protect ... Read more

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