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MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and Affairs Division (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found “inconsistencies” between Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s statements during his TV interview, where he admitted to receiving campaign donations from “friends,” and the verified position paper he submitted to the poll body. During Marcoleta’s trial before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division

Highlights: Day 35 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 7, 2026

Oct 7, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – On the 35th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Wednesday, representatives of multiple banks testified on the financial records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as the prosecution continued presenting evidence on alleged unexplained wealth.  Witnesses from Asia United Bank, Philippine Savings Bank, Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, PNB,

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 8, 2026)

Oct 7, 2026

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Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 36: What to expect

Oct 7, 2026

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 36: What to expect

The House prosecution panel is set to present on Thursday a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to testify on Article 2 of the impeachment case, alleging that Vice President Sara Duterte accumulated unexplained wealth.

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

Oct 7, 2026

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY — Police arrested a man after he surrendered a carbine with nine rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation into a reported armed incident on Suguicay Island in Bulalacao town, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Bulalacao Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the operation stemmed from information provided by a concerned citizen

Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

Oct 7, 2026

Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

US President Donald Trump pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to roll back China’s export curbs on Japan during their meeting in the US, urging talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders as Tokyo seeks to manage mounting pressure from Beijing. People familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post that Xi also warned Trump about the growing risks of Japanese militarism during their sit-down in Washington last month. According to the people, while the issue was not one...

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

Oct 7, 2026

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a budget amendment proposed by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco that would have mandated public disclosure of the chamber’s spending and listing all infrastructure projects allotted to each congressional district. The proposed amendments, Tiango said, were aimed at strengthening the “credibility of the House as an

No jackpot winners in Oct. 7 Grand, Mega Lotto draws

Oct 7, 2026

No jackpot winners in Oct. 7 Grand, Mega Lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 26-31-46-23-12-06 for a jackpot of ₱253.98 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. READ: No jackpot winners in Oct. 6 PCSO lotto

Jeepney driver and transport activist ‘Tatay Elmer’ dies

Oct 7, 2026

Jeepney driver and transport activist ‘Tatay Elmer’ dies

MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney driver Tatay Elmer, who was hospitalized after participating in a nationwide transport strike last September, has passed away, his social media handler confirmed in a post on Wednesday. “Our hearts are heavy as we let you know that Elmer Miralles Cordero also known by many as “Tatay Elmer” has passed away

BIR sets new guidelines for eDST compliance 

Oct 7, 2026

BIR sets new guidelines for eDST compliance 

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued guidelines clarifying enrollment, system use and compliance procedures for the Enhanced Electronic Documentary Stamp Tax (eDST) System.

4 arrested in anti-illegal gambling operation in Ilocos Sur

Oct 7, 2026

4 arrested in anti-illegal gambling operation in Ilocos Sur

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Four individuals were arrested during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Barangay Resurreccion, San Juan town in this province on Tuesday, Oct. 6, police said. The San Juan Municipal Police Station said the four were caught playing “Pining-Pining,” an illegal card game, with bet money. Police said the operation was carried

Prosecutor, clerk scolded for inefficiencies in impeachment trial

Oct 7, 2026

Prosecutor, clerk scolded for inefficiencies in impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — It appears that the long hours of the impeachment trial are finally taking its toll, as both the prosecution panel and the clerk of court secretariat were scolded for some minor inefficiencies during the proceedings on Wednesday. During the latter part of the trial, Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero called out

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