Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa informed colleagues that his doctors advised him to undergo months of rehabilitation, making it difficult for him to perform his duties during that period.

Herbosa resigns as Dep’t of Health secretary

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MANILA — Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa has resigned from his post, citing health reasons that would prevent him from effectively leading the Department...
Protesters demand accountability from Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio who is undergoing an impeachment trial for, among others, betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution. REUTERS

Sara’s defense team denies stalling impeachment trial

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MANILA — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio denied accusations that it is deliberately delaying the Senate impeachment trial, insisting it wants...
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Sandiganbayan rejects Jinggoy appeal; graft case to proceed

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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has cleared the way for the graft trial of Senator Jinggoy Estrada to proceed after affirming its earlier decision denying...
Protesters against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio carry posters bearing her photo during a rally near the Senate in Pasay City. AP

Sara defense team ready to challenge ‘surprise witness’

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MANILA — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio said it is fully prepared to confront a prosecution witness expected to testify about...
A China Coast Guard personnel was caught on camera by the Armed Forces of the Philippines threatening to injure a Filipino soldier with a pickaxe during the Philippines’ humanitarian rotation and resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, 2024. China does not recognize the July 12, 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which declared that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights within its exclusive economic zone by interfering with fishing and petroleum exploration activities, constructing artificial islands, and failing to prevent Chinese nationals from fishing in Philippine waters.

2016 arbitral ruling protects Filipino fisherfolk, rule of law, says Marcos

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, declaring that...
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is facing a non-bailable P573-million plunder charge and two counts of graft in connection with the alleged anomalies involving flood control funds. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

Sandiganbayan bars Jinggoy from Sara impeachment trial; Request has no legal basis, says anti-graft...

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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has denied Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s request to personally attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, ruling...
Filipino soldiers take part in a flag raising ceremony in Mavulis Island, Batanes, in this photo take on June 29, 2023. Chinese academics claim Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan. FILE PHOTO/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Philippine gov’t rejects Chinese claims over Batanes; Defense chief brands narrative as disinformation

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MANILA — The Philippine government on Friday firmly rejected claims by supposed Chinese scholars that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, with the Department...
“Gusto ba nila na hindi kikilos ang gobyerno, hindi susundin ang sinasabi ng batas at hayaan na makaalpas at makaligtas ang mga naaakusahang gumagawa ng krimen laban sa bayan?” says Palace Press Officer Claire Castro (left), in answer to a claim aired by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte.

Palace: Gov’t enforcing law, not persecuting political rivals

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MANILA — Malacañang on Friday rejected accusations that the Marcos administration is weaponizing the legal system against political opponents, insisting that ongoing cases against...
“The prosecution has no other competent evidence to prove that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio contracted an assassin,” says Atty. Mark Vinluan during the third day of the Vice President’s impeachment trial.

Defense: Prosecution failed to prove VP Sara ‘kill plot’

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MANILA — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on argued before the Senate impeachment court that House prosecutors failed to present competent...
Former House Speaker and Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has denied he has anything to do with the flood control scam.

Romualdez questions Bonoan’s bid to testify in flood control probe

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MANILA — The camp of former House Speaker and Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday questioned the timing of former Public Works Secretary...
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