MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has the authority to compel the attendance of reluctant witnesses, and the House prosecution team may invoke that power by requesting subpoenas for those deemed crucial to its case, a lawmaker said on Sunday. Manila Rep. Joel Chua said “unwilling” and “hostile” witnesses may be compelled to attend

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has removed 10 overstaying refrigerated containers loaded with spoiled, foul-smelling cargo from the Port of Subic as part of efforts to decongest the port and address environmental and public health concerns. Subic District Collector Geniefelle Lagmay said seven of the containers had already been disposed