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Comelec: VP may still run in 2028 elections pending final judgment

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte may still run in the 2028 elections as long as there is no final judgment of conviction in her impeachment proceedings, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday. This is what Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia answered when asked about the possibility of Duterte resigning in the

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Toppled tree causes power outage in 3 Lanao del Norte towns

LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Three towns in Lanao del Norte experienced power outage for more than five hours on Tuesday after a toppled mango tree affected a distribution line. The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m.  during a heavy downpour and strong winds. READ: Rehab of Mindanao hydros seen to boost power supply

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SPD says no threats to Parañaque, Pateros schools

MANILA, Philippines — The Southern Police District (SPD) said there were no active threats to some schools in Parañaque City and Pateros. “Following the circulation of alleged school shooting threats on social media, SPD units immediately conducted security inspections, site verifications, and intensified police presence at schools in Parañaque City,” it noted in a statement

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Comelec studies Ombudsman’s proposal to amend COC filing rules

MANILA, Philippines — The law department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already been consulted regarding the suggestion of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on stricter rules on filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs), its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday. Garcia said that the Comelec is willing to study Remulla’s suggestion for the

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