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Witness: Sara Duterte's ex-security aide disbursed funds for secret ops
MANILA, Philippines — Did Army Col. Raymund Dante Lachica disburse the confidential funds (CFs) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), or did he merely act as an "implementer," as described by a hostile witness on Monday? On Vice President Sara Duterte's order, a total of P500 million in CFs was released to Lachica,
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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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2 students held over alleged shooting threat at Taguig school
MANILA, Philippines — Two students were taken into custody for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a school in Taguig City, police said. In a statement on Monday, the Taguig City Police Station said the two students would face investigation for grave threats in relation to Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention
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PNP probes online account behind mass shooting threat in Zambales town
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Police are verifying the social media account that posted a warning about an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting in schools here, a threat that led authorities to send students home on Monday (August 24). Police Lt. George Andres, deputy chief of the San Antonio Municipal Police Station, told
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Walang Pasok: In-person class suspensions for Aug. 25
(Updated: 10:10 p.m., August 24, 2026) MANILA, Philippines — Some local governments suspended the conduct of in-person classes for Tuesday, Aug. 25, because of the effects of the southwest monsoon, which is expected to be enhanced by Typhoon Obet in the next few days. READ: 'Near-Super Typhoon' Obet enters PAR – Pagasa Benguet Pangasinan Pampanga
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Cayetano names minority members to 6 more Senate committees
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday designated minority members to six more Senate committees. "I'd like to reiterate the offer of the minority to help. Of course, our schedule, we only have 24 hours in one day," Cayetano said during Monday's plenary session. With no objection, the Senate elected the
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Witness: Sara Duterte's ex-security aide disbursed funds for secret ops
MANILA, Philippines — Did Army Col. Raymund Dante Lachica disburse the confidential funds (CFs) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), or did he merely act as an "implementer," as described by a hostile witness on Monday? On Vice President Sara Duterte's order, a total of P500 million in CFs was released to Lachica,
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DA steps up crackdown on fake, illegal farm inputs
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up its crackdown on counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated and illegally manufactured farm inputs after authorities seized at least 778 bags of fertilizer worth about P748,150 in two operations in Nueva Ecija. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. directed the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) to intensify
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WATCH: Lapid breaks silence, questions impeachment witness
MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Lito Lapid broke his silence during Day 17 of Vice President Sara Duterte's mpeachment trial on Monday, asking former SDO Gina Acosta whether it had been confirmed that a real "Lapid" received confidential funds. "Magpapasalamat po ako sa defense kung totoo na nabigayn ang kamag-anak ko," Lapid said. READ: LIVE UPDATES:
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