FACT CHECK: Marcos Jr. did not say protecting VP Duterte from her case is ‘corruption’

Rappler - Oct 6, 2026

A viral Facebook graphic attributes a statement to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal troubles, but the official transcript of Marcos’ media briefing in India does not contain the remarks attributed to him

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Oct 6, 2026

Ridon says no conflict of interest despite prior consultancy services to Davao

Bicol Saro Party-List Representative Terry Ridon on Tuesday said there was no conflict of interest on his part for participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as a House Prosecutor despite his prior position as consultant for the Davao City Government.

Sara Duterte's mother asking her 'return' to Davao, Baste for national post

Oct 6, 2026

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Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, has asked her to return to local politics instead of running for a national position in the 2028 elections.

WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 6, 2026

Oct 6, 2026

WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to resume its cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director, lawyer Ronel Buenaventura on Tuesday, a day after an eight-hour impeachment trial focused on the financial transactions of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio. /dp READ: Highlights: Day 33 of

Sara Duterte: Marcos admin behind Gracioso allegations

Oct 6, 2026

Sara Duterte: Marcos admin behind Gracioso allegations

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his administration are behind the allegations against her.

From cabin crew to cockpit: Malaysian woman’s AirAsia pilot dreams take off

Oct 6, 2026

From cabin crew to cockpit: Malaysian woman’s AirAsia pilot dreams take off

She spent some of her teenage years helping her mother at a sundry shop in Malaysia after school, and throughout that period kept a dream of achieving something higher alive. Now, 36-year-old Suriati Sukardi is a pilot, flying AirAsia’s commercial A320 and A321 Airbus aircraft. Before that, she had landed a job as the airline’s flight attendant and served the company for eight years since 2017 while continuing to eye and seek an opportunity to climb further in her career. In 2019, her prayers...

No law violated in AMLC disclosures, says lead prosecutor

Oct 6, 2026

No law violated in AMLC disclosures, says lead prosecutor

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives did not violate the law when it obtained and discussed Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records during its deliberations on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro said. Luistro, a Batangas representative, made the statement after Day 33 of Duterte’s impeachment trial, as the

Dismantling fixtures from vacated office an accepted practice in Senate, says Estrada's staff

Oct 6, 2026

Dismantling fixtures from vacated office an accepted practice in Senate, says Estrada's staff

Dismantling fixtures and other materials from a Senate office previously occupied by a senator is an established and accepted practice, the staff of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said on Tuesday.

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 6, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Hontiveros: China state-owned businesses remitted funds to Sara Duterte-linked Cale88

Oct 6, 2026

Hontiveros: China state-owned businesses remitted funds to Sara Duterte-linked Cale88

The National Security Council says it will look into the allegation which it 'takes seriously'

Consumer groups warn vs Manila 'port holiday'

Oct 6, 2026

Consumer groups warn vs Manila 'port holiday'

Consumer groups on Tuesday raised alarm over a "truck holiday" or “port holiday” to protest against congestion and other logistics issues, saying this could end up hurting more consumers.

Day 34 of Duterte trial: Defense resumes AMLC records cross-exam

Oct 6, 2026

Day 34 of Duterte trial: Defense resumes AMLC records cross-exam

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense panel is set to continue its cross-examination of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura on Tuesday. After an eight-hour trial on Monday, the defense was only able to examine Buenaventura, who testified on the bank transactions of Duterte, and her husband, Atty. Manases

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