Philippine impeachment court grants subpoena for VP Duterte’s financial records
The prosecution sought the records in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint against VP Duterte.
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Evidence points to Philippine VP Duterte’s kill plot against President Marcos: official
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s kill remark was included in the fourth article of impeachment filed against her.
Witness: Philippine VP Duterte’s own threats prove she hired someone to kill President Marcos
Testifying at Monday’s impeachment trial of the vice president, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc insisted that Duterte’s threats made…
Philippine Senate approves bill letting President Marcos cut fuel excise taxes
This will temper the impact of the surging fuel prices.
Mistresses may be covered by Philippine Senate’s anti-political dynasty bill
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III noted a provision in Senate Bill No. 1901, which defines partnerships without the benefit of marriage as “common-law relationships…
How Philippine lawmakers make ‘insertions’ even in budget preparation stage
Former Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the Department of Public Works and Highways said that they allowed the insertions in the National Expenditure Program to avoid complications…
Philippine Senator Gatchalian sees ‘collusion’ in flood control projects
Citing the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board, Senator Gatchalian said a winning contractor should have at least P1 billion net worth to bid in a project amounting to P450…
Filipino seafarer loses job over video of him and wife kissing 3-year-old son
The video was considered child pornography material by the United States authorities and was used against Romeo Samonte. Without a job, Mr Samonte was forced to work as a taxi…
Philippine senate archives impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte
Nineteen senators, including Senate President Francis Escudero, voted in favor of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva’s motion to archive the complaint against VP Duterte…
Philippine VP Duterte trial: 340 seats set, court to convene for 1 hour
The complainants, composed of at least one-third of the members of the House, listed seven articles of impeachment against Ms. Duterte.