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LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 5, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Chinese doctors shrink lung tumour for baby still in mother’s womb, using needle

Oct 5, 2026

Chinese doctors shrink lung tumour for baby still in mother’s womb, using needle

Chinese doctors have performed an unprecedented surgery to save an unborn child who developed a fast-growing tumour. A medical team from Shenzhen and Hong Kong recently completed a challenging, precise reduction of a foetal chest tumour while the baby was still in the womb, offering new hope to families facing similarly dire prognoses. Jointly performed by doctors from Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the procedure was detailed and published...

14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum

Oct 5, 2026

14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum

The fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on Monday, with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam delivering the opening remarks.

Pangasinan towns revoke class suspensions for Teachers’ Day

Oct 5, 2026

Pangasinan towns revoke class suspensions for Teachers’ Day

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Nine towns in Pangasinan have revoked executive orders suspending classes on Monday, Oct. 5, which is both World Teachers’ Day and National Teachers’ Day. The municipal governments of Sison, Lingayen, Labrador, San Fabian, Mangaldan, San Jacinto, Infanta, Pozorrubio and Mangatarem announced the reversals on social media, apologizing to teachers, parents and students

UAAP: FEU happy to see Veejay Pre thrive as Tamaraws defeat UP

Oct 5, 2026

UAAP: FEU happy to see Veejay Pre thrive as Tamaraws defeat UP

Far Eastern University"s game against the University of the Philippines last Sunday was filled with firsts for Sean Chambers-led team.

HKTDC’s Belt and Road Summit drives momentum

Oct 5, 2026

HKTDC’s Belt and Road Summit drives momentum

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 11th Belt and Road Summit, which took place in Wan Chai on 9-10 September, brought together more than 6,200 top officials, business leaders and senior professionals from 70-plus B&R countries and regions to explore opportunities for further cooperation and partnerships.       Co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the signature event gave attendees the chance to...

N Sembilan disputed chieftains dismiss 'treason' claim, say royal council cited no law

Oct 5, 2026

N Sembilan disputed chieftains dismiss 'treason' claim, say royal council cited no law

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AMLC witness: Sara Duterte's husband withdrew P41M in single day

Oct 5, 2026

AMLC witness: Sara Duterte's husband withdrew P41M in single day

Lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, withdrew a total of P41 million from two banks in a single day, according to Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura on Monday.

Apostol takes over as new Philippine Marine Corps Commandant

Oct 5, 2026

Apostol takes over as new Philippine Marine Corps Commandant

Brigadier General Bob Apostol on Monday formally assumed the role of Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Why BPI asked AMLC to delete P2-B worth of transactions from Duterte-Carpio records

Oct 5, 2026

Why BPI asked AMLC to delete P2-B worth of transactions from Duterte-Carpio records

A BPI system bug allegedly inflated transactions linked to Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, to more than P2 billion, prompting the bank to ask the AMLC to delete 13 records

How much will Carlos Yulo, Jeus Yape, and other Asian Games medalists receive as government incentives?

Oct 5, 2026

How much will Carlos Yulo, Jeus Yape, and other Asian Games medalists receive as government incentives?

The Philippines finished the 2026 Asian Games with its biggest medal haul in 60 years, taking home 29 medals -- its best tally since winning 42 medals at the 1966 Bangkok edition.

WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 33 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, the House prosecution is set to present Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura. Buenaventura is expected to testify on suspicious transaction reports involving Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio, and their business interests. His testimony will be followed

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