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Simple presentation planned on VP’s wealth

MANILA, Philippines — Impeachment prosecutors will narrow their evidence to key financial reports to avoid dragging Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial beyond the year and help make proceedings easier to follow, a lawmaker said on Sunday, as the case enters the unexplained wealth charge. Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon, who will lead the charge that

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VP Trial Day 24: Court to tackle alleged unexplained wealth

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday is set to open the presentation of exhibits for impeachment article II, or Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged betrayal of public trust for amassing unexplained wealth disproportionate to her lawful income. Under article II, the House prosecution asserted that not only does Duterte have unexplained wealth,

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NTF-Elcac vows infra support for former conflict areas

MANILA, Philippines – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) will focus on providing infrastructure and basic services to communities emerging from decades of armed conflict. NTF-Elcac Executive Director Danilo Pamonag said in a news release over the weekend that he would work with national government agencies, local government units, civil

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LPA forms outside PAR, not expected to affect PH Monday

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) developed outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Monday morning, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5 a.m. weather forecast that the LPA was last located 3,230 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas. READ: Fair Sunday

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