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Acosta expresses trust in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds
MANILA, Philippine – Vice President Sara Duterte's former special disbursing officer (SDO), Gina Acosta, expressed her full trust in the Vice President's handling of confidential funds (CFs) during Monday's impeachment trial. The sentiment was shared after Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros pointed out that Acosta could be the only person that will face punishment should there be proof
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PNP: Failure to label AI-generated police images may prompt legal action
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said failing to disclose that images of police officers were generated by artificial intelligence (AI) may prompt legal action. "While the use of emerging AI technology may involve different circumstances, failing to clearly label or disclose that an image is AI-generated may expose a person
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Prosecution panel seeks 3 AFP officials over Sara Duterte funds
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Monday has requested to subpoena three officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of their witnesses in tackling Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of Department of Education (DepEd) confidential funds. During the 17th day of Duterte's impeachment trial, lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro
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Acosta expresses trust in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds
MANILA, Philippine – Vice President Sara Duterte's former special disbursing officer (SDO), Gina Acosta, expressed her full trust in the Vice President's handling of confidential funds (CFs) during Monday's impeachment trial. The sentiment was shared after Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros pointed out that Acosta could be the only person that will face punishment should there be proof
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Dizon: New small dams to protect Benguet strawberry farms from floods
BAGUIO CITY Dam-like detention basins that would collect water falling down the mountains around Benguets La Trinidad Valley may spare the tourist-drawing strawberry farms and a good part of the locality from floods that have steadily worsened for almost a decade because of three weeks of rain, government engineers told Public Works Secretary Vivencio
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Obet maintains strength, stays far from PH landmass
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Obet has maintained its strength and is expected to remain far from the country's landmass, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Obet was last spotted 1,430 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. READ: 'Near-Super
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'Bagong Kongreso' must begin with House's 'moral recovery' – Dy
MANILA, Philippines — The Bagong Kongreso — or the New Congress — should begin with "moral recovery" in the House of Representatives if it wants to be successful, House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III said in a statement on Monday. "I have said this before, and I will continue to say it: A truly
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Stratbase: PH must boost digital infrastructure for Pax Silica
MANILA, Philippines — A think tank urged the Philippine government to accelerate investments in fiber networks, data centers, and other critical digital infrastructure as the country seeks to attract high-value industries under the US-led Pax Silica initiative. In a statement, Stratbase Institute President Victor Andres "Dindo" Manhit said the scale and technological requirements of industries
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Police: Man nabbed for posing as Army member in Las Piñas bar inspection
MANILA, Philippines — A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a member of the Philippine Army during a weapons inspection at a public establishment in Las Piñas City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Operatives inspected a resto bar along J. Aguilar Avenue in Barangay Pulang Lupa Dos early Monday morning, according to
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Duterte trial: Acosta's 'template answers' are signs of coaching – Chua
MANILA, Philippines — Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer (SDO) Gina Acostas repetitive and seemingly templated answers show signs of coaching, public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua said Monday. In a press briefing after the 17th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's trial before the Senate Impeachment Court, Chua and
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7 protected birds rescued in Ormoc wildlife entrapment operation
TACLOBAN CITY — Seven live protected birds, including three Rufous Hornbills and two Samar Hornbills, were rescued after authorities arrested a man allegedly caught selling wildlife without the required permits in Ormoc City, Leyte. In a report on Monday (Aug. 24), the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO)- Ormoc City said suspect, a resident of
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Zambales imposes 60-day price freeze after state of calamity declaration
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities is now in effect in Zambales following the declaration of a state of calamity due to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Zambales announced Monday, Aug. 24, that the price
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DOJ: Owner of gun in Tacloban shooting indicted for criminal negligence
MANILA, Philippines — The owner of a gun used in the fatal shooting in Tacloban last June has already been indicted for criminal negligence, according to Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Monday. Vida shared this development during the House of Representatives' committee on appropriations 2027 budget for the agency when he was asked by Akbayan
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DepEd: P2.6B needed for school, classroom repairs after habagat
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said a total P2.604 billion is needed for the reconstruction of damaged schools and classrooms nationwide after the recent enhanced southwest monsoon brought heavy downpours in the country. Part of the total projected cost is P2.245 billion for the reconstruction of 898 schools and P359 million
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Human rights defender mulls civil suit vs Parlade over 'red-tagging'
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Human rights and environmental lawyer Antonio La Viña is preparing to take legal action against retired lieutenant general and former NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Antonio Parlade Jr. over alleged red-tagging posts against him on social media. La Viña told reporters here on Monday, Aug. 24, that he is considering filing a civil
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VP Duterte cleared use of 4 bags for ₱125-M secret funds – ex-SDO
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte herself approved the use of four traveling bags for transporting P125 million in confidential funds withdrawn from Land Bank Shaw Boulevard branch on Dec. 20, 2022. That was part of the testimony of Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), on
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