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After prosecution’s bombshells, what does Sara’s defense have?
A lawyer tells Rappler what the defense 'bombshells' might be, when the impeachment trial resumes on November 9
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Najib pending homecoming cut short; court rejects bid to stay 1MDB prison sentence
UPDATED 5.30PM | Judge says no special circumstances to allow ex-PM's application.
Sara Duterte defends Sison against 'bully' tag in impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday defended her lead defense counsel, Sheila Sison, against accusations of bullying from a private prosecutor in her impeachment trial, saying the lawyer was being unfairly vilified for doing her job.
Bring your buckets: DSWD to give away water filtration devices amid El Niño
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing to distribute free water filtration devices as a part of the government"s response to the El Niño phenomenon, promising to teach communities how to use them.
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[In This Economy] Will Sara Duterte be good for business and the economy?
Until now, Sara Duterte has said little about her specific plans or vision for the country, as well as economic reforms and policies she might put in place in case she wins
Loren Legarda further extends medical leave on Oct. 12-13
Senator Loren Legarda has filed for an extended medical leave for October 12 and 13, 2026, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said Wednesday.
ERC suspends reserve market
The ERC suspended reserve market trading indefinitely, raising uncertainty over power generators' earnings and future reserve pricing.
IMF outlook points to a shallow, uneven recovery
The IMF sees Philippine growth slowing to 3.4% in 2026, with higher unemployment and inflation risks weighing on the recovery.
Three Prachin Buri factories face toxins probe
Three factories in Prachin Buri have been ordered to suspend operations following suspected toxic chemical leaks that caused water pollution during flooding, while investigations into alleged nominee ownership and “a prominent surname” involved are also under way.
DBP: COA findings on contractor loans already addressed
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) on Wednesday maintained that it had “satisfactorily addressed” audit findings on its contractor lending program, after state auditors flagged P4.09 billion in past-due loans under the Build, Build, Build program.