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Army soldiers prepare for deployment to secure the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election today. Inset shows a sample ballot of Sheriff Abas with three P1,000 bills posted on Facebook ahead of the BARMM polls.

Ex-Comelec chair Abas tagged in vote-buying

By Christine Boton

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its former chairperson Sheriff Abas to explain a social media post allegedly showing vote-buying involving his candidacy as Cotabato congressman ahead of the 2026 Bangsamoro parliamentary election (BPE).

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on February 10, 2026.

New witnesses on Taguig infrastructure projects surface – Lacson

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says joint authorities reported an initial count of 30 cadavers recovered on board MV June Aster on September 11, 2026, following the declaration of fire out and subsequent safety assessment.

Speed upidentification of ferry fire victims – President Marcos

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Cayetanos back from Singapore

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What Supreme Court's Imelda Marcos acquittal means, and what it doesn't

What Supreme Court's Imelda Marcos acquittal means, and what it doesn't

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The Supreme Court has overturned Imelda Marcos' seven-count graft conviction over foundations tied to the Marcos family's...

Obstruction raps eyed over Bato’s escape

Obstruction raps eyed over Bato’s escape

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The National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Ombudsman are investigating a possible obstruction of justice complaint...

‘Biased impeach vote likely for absent senator-judges’

‘Biased impeach vote likely for absent senator-judges’

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Senator-judges who missed the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte might end up voting based solely...

AMLC to confirm P6.7 billion bank transactions of VP, Mans?

AMLC to confirm P6.7 billion bank transactions of VP, Mans?

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The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is expected to present to the Senate impeachment court today its report on the P6.7...

Sara Duterte's call for Marcos to resign 'self-serving,' says prosecutor

Sara Duterte's call for Marcos to resign 'self-serving,' says prosecutor

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ICC sets 3rd status conference on Duterte case

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Gibo to reserve force: Protect Philippines land, maritime domain

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New witnesses have approached the Office of the Ombudsman to detail the delivery of “boxes of money” tied to anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said yesterday, a day after Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano returned home from Singapore.

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Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa attends the Senate session on Monday, May 11, 2026, hours before being placed under Senate protective custody amid reports of an alleged ICC arrest warrant.

Obstruction raps eyed over Bato’s escape

The National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Ombudsman are investigating a possible obstruction of justice complaint over the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said over the weekend.

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of the impeachment trial at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 7, 2026.

AMLC to confirm P6.7 billion bank transactions of VP, Mans?

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is expected to present to the Senate impeachment court today its report on the P6.7 billion in transactions linked to the bank accounts of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio under Article II of the impeachment, on unexplained wealth.

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Senate opens impeachment court to public, but limits use of devices Senators start the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 6, 2026.

‘Biased impeach vote likely for absent senator-judges’

Senator-judges who missed the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte might end up voting based solely on political persuasion or alliances, Sen. Panfilo Lacson warned yesterday, questioning how absent members can make an informed decision to convict or acquit the impeached official.

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Vice President Sara Duterte appears at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on September 11, 2026 for the arraignment of the grave threat charges filed by the Department of Justice against her.

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