Gatchalian: Vote on conviction threshold not indicative of final verdict

Inquirer.net - Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said the 13-1 vote to overturn the 16-vote conviction threshold does not indicate how senator-judges will vote on whether to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. “No, that’s far off. Because when it comes to the verdict, it’s about the evidence,

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MANILA, Philippines — The Davao regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to comply with the subpoena issued to her in connection with the bureau’s investigation into the flood-control projects in Davao. DPWH Regional Director Juby Cordon arrived at the NBI

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Pangilinan to DOJ: Prove billionaire agri smugglers aren’t untouchable

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Thursday challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agency, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), to go after wealthy agricultural smugglers and prove that they are not “untouchable.” During the Senate hearing on the DOJ’s proposed 2027 budget, Pangilinan questioned the agencies over the dismissal of

PhilHealth eyes faster benefit expansion to cut out-of-pocket costs

Sep 24, 2026

PhilHealth eyes faster benefit expansion to cut out-of-pocket costs

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is rapidly expanding its benefit packages to cover a wider range of illnesses, including several types of cancer, heart disease and maternal and neonatal care, as it seeks to lower out-of-pocket hospital expenses. Bataan Rep. Albert “Abet” Garcia unveiled PhilHealth’s benefit expansion “roadmap” during a congressional

Agusan school tightens security amid campus violence concerns

Sep 24, 2026

Agusan school tightens security amid campus violence concerns

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Agusan del Sur National High School (ASNHS) has ramped up its campus security measures, including stricter gate inspections and closer coordination with authorities, following recent incidents of violence in schools. In a public advisory, ASNHS assured parents and the community that it is taking proactive steps to maintain

Xi begins first full day of US visit to meet Trump with White House ceremony

Sep 24, 2026

Xi begins first full day of US visit to meet Trump with White House ceremony

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Tuanku Muhriz's sacking of 10 N Sembilan excos gazetted

Sep 24, 2026

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Ex-DPWH exec in Zaldy Co case to cite lack of equipment as defense

Sep 24, 2026

Ex-DPWH exec in Zaldy Co case to cite lack of equipment as defense

MANILA, Philippines —The alleged lack of construction equipment needed to “correctly verify” whether the road dike project in Oriental Mindoro complied with government standards will form part of the defense of a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official, who is among the co-accused of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co in a malversation case. The case against Co and nine DPWH officials before the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division stemmed from the P289.4-million Sunwest project in Naujan town, which

Post-martial law safeguards still failing, analyst says

Sep 24, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines commemorated the 54th anniversary of the declaration of martial law on Monday, Sept. 21, but a data scientist pointed out, based on a recent international assessment, that more than five decades since Proclamation No. 1081, “post-martial law safeguards continue to fail.” “More than four decades after the restoration of democracy,

Luistro clarifies: Required votes to convict, not threshold, can be lowered

Sep 24, 2026

Luistro clarifies: Required votes to convict, not threshold, can be lowered

MANILA, Philippines — While the Senate impeachment court’s ruling allowed a lower minimum vote requirement to convict Vice President Sara Duterte if some senator-judges are absent, it did not change the conviction threshold itself. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro clarified this situation on Thursday in a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa. Luistro was asked whether the

Lib Dems snatch victory from Conservatives in by-election

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Ho Chi Minh City rules out gasoline vehicle ban, bets on free buses and EV incentives instead

Sep 24, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City rules out gasoline vehicle ban, bets on free buses and EV incentives instead

Ho Chi Minh City will not ban gasoline vehicles, relying instead on free buses, wider public transport and incentives to go electric, city Party chief Tran Luu Quang told voters on Thursday.

WATCH: COA flags OVP relief ops involving P168M tops INQToday newscast

Sep 24, 2026

WATCH: COA flags OVP relief ops involving P168M tops INQToday newscast

MANILA, Philippines – Here is INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: The Commission on Audit flagged P168 million in relief operations involving the Office of the Vice President, while Tropical Depression Queenie is forecast to intensify into a typhoon by Sunday. Meanwhile, the Visayas power grid was placed on red alert for five hours, signaling tight

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