History unfolds on Monday, July 6, as the Senate convenes as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte on major charges, including corruption and betrayal of public trust. The trial starts at 2 p.m. and will likely run for several weeks as senator-judges evaluate the arguments presented by both the House prosecution panel
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Why Tomas now rejects CBRT’s SRP rollout plan
Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Monday defended his decision to oppose the South Road Properties (SRP) component of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT).
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Mike Defensor arrested in QC over P75-M plunder charges
MANILA, Philippines — Former AnaKalusugan Representative Mike Defensor was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday on plunder charges. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that police have arrested businessman Joseph Espiritu in addition to the congressman. READ: Marcoleta ordered detained at Payatas jail over plunder case Defensor and Espiritu, both nabbed in Quezon
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Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Chiz elected presiding officer
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elected on Monday as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Escudero elected to preside over Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elected on Monday as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte. This is the second time Escudero will preside over Duterte’s impeachment trial. As Senate president, Escudero led the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court in
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Maynilad service interruption in parts of QC, Valenzuela set this week
MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) will carry out scheduled maintenance activities in parts of Quezon City and Valenzuela City this week, with temporary water service interruptions expected in affected areas during overnight and early morning hours. In a public advisory, the west zone water concessionaire said the activities are part of its regular
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WATCH: Articles of impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net reporter Isabella Pechay summarizes the four articles of impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, whose Senate trial starts on Monday, July 26, 2026. /atm
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WATCH: Check for evidence suppression in VP Duterte impeachment trial – UP prof
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 6, 2026 DESC: Those monitoring the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should look out for any attempts, by either the prosecution or the defense, to suppress evidence. This is the suggestion of Dr. Ela Atienza, professor in the Department of Political Science
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MMDA advises motorists to take alternate routes as roadworks begin
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has advised motorists to expect heavier traffic in parts of Manila, Quezon City and Parañaque City because of some road constructions. In an advisory, the MMDA said the projects will span from July to as late as December. The activities were either already started or set
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Fishermen in Quezon Launch Effort to Save Endangered Giant Clams
Fishermen Save Endangered Giant Clams in Polillo, Quezon A group of small-scale fishermen in Barangay Sibulan, Polillo, Quezon has launched an effort to save endangered giant clams. Several fishermen have started an initiative to help protect giant clams, locally known as taklobo, from disappearing due to illegal collection and other threats. Instead of allowing the species to continue declining, the fishermen established an experimental giant clam farm ... Read more
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