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View from Manila: A shock in New York, pressure from Beijing

Structures are seen in Beijing-controlled Bajo de Masinloc as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines makes a barely veiled threat to impose trade sanctions on Manila

Diokno: Watch parties to help public understand Duterte impeachment case

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno on Monday said that holding public watch parties to monitor Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial would help citizens better understand the issues surrounding what could be one of the country’s most high-profile proceedings. In a media briefing, he suggested that schools could hold public viewing of Duterte’s

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NBI’s Matibag: Co’s 18 ex-bodyguards interviewed

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said that while they interviewed the 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, only five signed their testimonies, as their legal counsel, Levito Baligod, allegedly wanted to destroy the documents. Matibag made the claim during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on

House recognizes Gatchalian leadership in Senate — Ortega

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership and expects the chamber’s internal dispute to be resolved without affecting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union said on Sunday. Speaking in an interview on dzBB’s Bantay Balita

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Erwin Tulfo apologizes to Cayetano bloc for arrest threat

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo apologized on Sunday to the senators of the Cayetano bloc after he threatened to arrest them if they held another unauthorized hearing. In an interview on Friday, Tulfo, asserting his chairmanship to the Senate blue ribbon committee, said he would order the arrest of his colleagues and drag Sen.

Luistro: Gatchalian good, studious enough to preside over impeach trial

MANILA, Philippines — While changes have been made regarding the rules on impeachment trials, particularly on the possible designation of a presiding judge apart from the Senate president, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro believes acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is capable enough to lead the trial. In an online interview on Friday, Luistro was asked whether a

No qualms from solons on possible special session to fix Senate mess

MANILA, Philippines — Several House of Representatives lawmakers have not raised any qualms about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. possibly declaring a special session, in order for the Senate to address its leadership squabble. In an online interview on Friday with reporters covering the House, 1-Rider party-list Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez — a member of the committee

2 House prosecutors question inaccuracies in ‘18 Marines’ testimony

MANILA, Philippines — At least two members of the House of Representatives’ prosecution team have questioned the inaccuracies surrounding the testimony of the alleged 18 former Marine officers, particularly on claims that they received money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co. In separate interviews on Thursday, Manila Rep. Joel Chua and Bicol Saro party-list

Luistro: No reply, just manifestation to Duterte’s impeach raps answer

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ prosecution team will not file a reply to Vice President Sara Duterte’s answer to the Articles of Impeachment against her, as they will just make a manifestation, lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said. Luistro, in an online interview with reporters on Thursday, said that they may file

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Estrada camp eyes hospital arrest due to knee condition

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is looking into filing a motion for hospital arrest before the Sandiganbayan due to his knee condition. Lawyer Noel Ostrea made this known in an ambush interview during the court recess for the Thursday arraignment proceeding of the antigraft Second Division for his graft case. Ostrea noted

Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian’s orders on Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — If the two warring camps in the Senate send their directives regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution team will heed the instructions of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. Luistro, lead prosecutor for the impeachment trial, explained in an online interview

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NBI to send letter, instead of subpoena, to Bato dela Rosa’s wife

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will send a letter, instead of a subpoena, to Nancy de la Rosa, wife of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, amid its ongoing investigation into the senator’s “escape,” according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday. Matibag said this in an ambush interview when asked about

WATCH: Ex-SP Drilon weighs in on Senate leadership row

MANILA, Philippines – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon shares his views on the ongoing leadership dispute in the upper chamber, as opposing blocs continue to clash over the validity of the chamber’s recent reorganization. /dp

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Critics unhappy with House’s final version of antidynasty bill

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on final reading a bill barring second degree relatives from holding public office simultaneously, although minority lawmakers viewed the approved measure as a sham attempt at preventing dynastic clans from continuing to dominate politics. With 267 lawmakers in favor, 20 against and seven abstaining, the

Senate would have violated charter if no session held for third day — solons

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has resumed session on Wednesday, but a present and a former lawmaker separately said that the chamber would have violated the 1987 Constitution if it continued to skip exercising its duties. House Deputy Speaker Albee Benitez, in an earlier interview, said there is a provision in the 1987 Constitution stating that the

Lacson links Senate issues to Alan Cayetano’s desire to stay in power

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson believes that recent developments in the upper chamber are linked to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano’s desire to remain in power. “You know, in our view, Senate President Alan has only one purpose—to preserve his position, to preserve his Senate presidency. Nothing more,” Lacson, who is part of the

Remulla: I stayed professional during tension with Cayetano

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla maintained that he stayed professional when tensions flared between him and Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano as the police arrested Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for plunder in the Senate earlier this week. “There was tension, but it was not overblown. If you review all the videos, I only raised

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Iloilo City returns to 5-day workweek on June 8

ILOILO CITY – Following a recommendation by the crisis management council, Iloilo City Hall operations will return to a regular five-day workweek starting on June 8. The council’s recommendation came after reviewing current data and assessing the situation, which indicated that the austerity measures implemented earlier have yielded positive results. These measures successfully reduced the city’s

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