Prosecution calls for understanding for 'sleepy' Abante, says part of aging

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The House prosecution team called on the public to extend some grace to Manila Rep. Benny Abante, who has been spotted sleeping twice in the Senate session hall amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte this week.

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EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October

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Brussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead could help set the course of the increasingly thorny EU-China relationship for years to come, as Europe gears up to present a slew of new tools for countering Beijing’s trade practices, likely to come in December. Before then, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic travels to Beijing on October 8 and 9 for crucial meetings with Chinese Commerce Minister...

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FACT CHECK: No SC order dismissing ongoing impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara

Sep 30, 2026

FACT CHECK: No SC order dismissing ongoing impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara

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SC junks petitions challenging Sara Duterte impeachment voting threshold

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed separate petitions challenging the Senate impeachment court"s ruling to base the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte"s conviction on the number of senators who are participating in the proceedings.

Intellicare pays out P9.35B in health benefits, claims in H1 2026

Sep 30, 2026

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Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat bring effortless elegance to Paris Fashion Week

Sep 30, 2026

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Thai actresses Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat once again stole the spotlight at the star-studded Paris Fashion Week. Lingling and Orm attended Dior's fashion show featuring Jonathan Anderson's Spring/Summer 2027 collection on September 29 at Le Bassin Octogonal in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, France. READ: LINGLING AND ORM ARRIVE IN FRANCE FOR PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S 2027 Lingling captured the crowd with an elegant white button-down shirt rolled up to her elbows paired with a pale powder-blue asymmetrical skirt. She accessorized with striking gold hoop earrings and a Dior Cigale bag. Meanwhile, Orm brought timeless beauty to the event with her black and white ensemble. The actress donned a black satin maxi dress that highlighted Orm's fair skin. She further elevated it with an ivory tailored blazer and a Dior handbag. The pair, who rose to stardom as the girls' love (GL) pair LingOrm in the 2024 series The Secret of Us, were introduced as Dior ambassadors on November 24, 2025. Check out their stylish return to Paris Fashion Week in this gallery. Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here.

NBI offered lie detector test for Zaldy Co's 18 ex-bodyguards --Matibag

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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) previously asked the former aides of former lawmaker Zaldy Co if they wanted to undergo a lie detector test amid their claims of cash delivery to various personalities, Director Melvin Matibag said Wednesday.

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It's Showtime: Manlalaro, INSTANT GOOD VIBES para kay Vice Ganda! (Laro, Laro, Pick!)

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Aired (September 30 2026): HAPPINESS ang hatid ni Ate Gara sa buong studio! Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na kinakaharap niya sa buhay, patuloy pa rin niyang ipinapakita ang kanyang genuine at effortless na ngiti—isang simpleng ngiti na naghatid ng saya at aliw sa buong studio! Panoorin ang nakakatuwang moment ni Ate Gara na siguradong magbibigay rin ng good vibes sa inyo!

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