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Escudero lauds Poa, Diokno for ‘calm’ oral arguments on VP’s tax records

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who presides over the impeachment court, on Wednesday lauded the “calm” oral arguments between Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel and a House prosecutor panel member. Escudero made the remark after Duterte’s counsel and impeachment spokesperson Michael Poa and Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno debated if the impeachment court

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Tuburan District Hospital gets P7.8M to ease flooding problem

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated around P7.8 million for infrastructure upgrades at Tuburan District Hospital to address a decades-old flooding problem that has disrupted hospital operations and limited access during heavy rains. The project is part of the hospital’s Site Development Plan, which aims to improve safety and mobility for

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PCSO lotto results for July 15: No jackpot winners in 6/55, 6/45

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes for the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, July 15, leaving both top prizes unclaimed for the next draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Grand Lotto 6/55 produced the winning combination 20-03-48-09-33-13 for a jackpot worth ₱77.75 million, but no ticket

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MILF hails appointment of Sarmiento as gov’t peace panel chair

COTABATO CITY — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento as chairman of the government Peace Implementing Panel (PIP). “His appointment inspires hope and reinforces confidence in the continued advancement of the peace process,” MILF first vice chairman Mohagher Iqbal said. “We express our sincere

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Mikee Romero becomes 1s reservist with honors from Army, Navy, Air Force

CAPAS, Tarlac, Philippines — Reserve Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael “Mikee” Romero made history after receiving the Command Army Aviation Badge, becoming the only military reservist to earn rare aviation honors from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The latest distinction was conferred by the Philippine Army chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, in recognition

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NBI chief will be last witness in VP Duterte threat issue July 21

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) chief, Melvin Matibag, will be the last witness on July 21 as the House winds up its examination of the grave threat charge, which is part of the last of four articles of impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to its statement on Wednesday,

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New DOH chief implements leadership realignment

MANILA, Philippines — New acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. has ordered a leadership realignment within the agency. He said this is meant to put in place continuous delivery of health services nationwide while the department transitions under a new head. According to the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, the move is

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Court grants Byron’s motion for reinvestigation in cyber libel case

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu Capitol consultant Byron Garcia scored a procedural victory on Wednesday after a Mandaue court granted his motion for reinvestigation in a cyber libel case filed by Cebu Capitol Health Consultant Dr. Elisse Nicole “Nikki” Catalan. The ruling by Branch 83 of the Regional Trial Court in Mandaue City, presided

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Wife, alleged lover caught in Asturias lodging house

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A married woman and her alleged tricycle driver lover were apprehended inside a lodging house in Barangay Owak, Asturias town, on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026. The two were identified only by their aliases: Maria, 49, a resident of Barangay Matab-ang, Toledo City, and Jose, 38, a tricycle driver from Barangay

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