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Ridon challenges Co’s ex-bodyguards to repeat allegations under oath

House prosecutor and Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday challenged the 18 former bodyguards of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to appear before the Senate blue ribbon committee and repeat under oath their allegations that cash-filled luggage had been delivered to lawmakers and other personalities. The challenge came days after the

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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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PNP: 4 involved in flood control scandal arrested

  MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals facing charges in connection with the flood control scandal in Bulacan were arrested, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday. READ: LIST: Wanted individuals in other high-profile cases In a statement, the PNP identified three of the accused only by their aliases—“Jun,” 51; “JP,” 41; and “Brice,” 40—and

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Alleged MILF member, cohort arrested in Sarangani drug bust

COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives arrested an alleged member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and his companion during a buy-bust operation in Maasim, Sarangani, on Saturday, seizing at least P1 million worth of suspected shabu from them. In a statement released Sunday, Charlene Magdurulang, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 12

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Senate urged to end row to avoid Duterte impeachment trial delays

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V on Sunday urged the Senate to resolve its leadership dispute to prevent further delays in the chamber’s constitutional duties, including the conduct of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. “If a house is in disorder, the important matters that need to be started cannot be properly attended

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