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Spox: Prosecution not focused on lowering impeach conviction threshold

MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is not prioritizing efforts to lower the conviction vote threshold, its legal spokesman said on Wednesday. In a media briefing, lawyer Benjamin Tolosa, Jr. said the prosecution team is focused on building a strong case against Duterte and not engaging in “vote counting,” but

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Eugene Domingo Shares Her Thoughts On “Utang na loob” Culture

Eugene Domingo said that this should be the perspective about generosity Seasoned comedienne Eugene Domingo shared her thoughts when it comes to the “utang na loob” culture in the Philippines. “Utang na loob” explains the gesture of returning the favor to someone who helped you in the past. This is a good way of showing ... Read more

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Man Causes Disturbance Inside Church in Tabaco City 

Man Causes Scene Inside Church in Albay A man went viral online after he reportedly caused a disturbance and shouted inside the St. John the Baptist Parish in Tabaco City, Albay.  Recently, Yhen Arcuña Borromeo, a Facebook user, shared a video showing the man creating a commotion and shouting inside the church. The post quickly went viral and received ... Read more

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Makkasan police say officers intend to give useful legal info to Laotian driver

Makkasan Police Station superintendent clarified the allegation of an unfair fine made by a Laotian driver, stating that officers talked about the traffic violation just to provide useful legal information to the foreign motorist. The Laotian driver, Wattachak, shared dashcam footage of the incident with KhaoSod and spoke to the media yesterday, July 7, claiming …

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World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory

KANSAS CITY, United States — The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday. AFP Sport looks at the match-ups, all of which are taking place in the United States. France vs Morocco Imperious France have lived up to their billing as

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Duterte impeachment trial seen as test of PH democracy

Impeachment proceedings against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opened Monday over allegations that include corruption and threats to assassinate President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The 92-day trial opened amid clashes between police, Duterte supporters, and protesters demanding her removal from office. The Senate trial comes after the lower chamber, the House of Representatives, overwhelmingly approved

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Cubao diocese eyes more Latin Masses for SSPX followers

MANILA, Philippines — Following the latae sententiae, or automatic, excommunication of bishops from the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) who took part in the July 1 consecrations without papal mandate, Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, said the diocese will provide pastoral assistance to those associated with the group. Ayuban, in a pastoral letter

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LIST: Canceled trips on Wednesday due to Super Typhoon Inday

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) released the list of canceled ferry trips on Wednesday, July 8, due to the effects of enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, and Super Typhoon Inday. READ: More areas in Northern Luzon placed under Wind Signal No. 1 as Inday enters PAR As of Wednesday afternoon, the PPA

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WATCH: Defense spokesperson Poa holds briefing ahead of Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer Michael Poa, counsel and spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte, holds a press briefing on Wednesday, July 8, ahead of the third day of the Vice President’s impeachment trial at the Senate. /dp WATCH: House prosecutors set stage for Day 3 of Sara trial

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