Barbers: Prenup or not, evidence vs Sara Duterte enough to convict her

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Whether or not there is a prenuptial agreement between Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio, the evidence presented during her impeachment trial is enough to merit a conviction. This statement came from impeachment prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers on Tuesday in a press briefing briefing at the Batasang Pambansa.

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LUCENA CITY — Four men were arrested for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized transfer and trading of petroleum products during an anti-illegal fuel operation in the Batangas town of Bauan on Tuesday (Oct. 27), police said. The operation stemmed from a tip received by the Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) Intelligence Unit regarding the illicit

Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 129, increasing the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn this year from 220,000 metric tons (MT) to 500,000 MT. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed the order by authority of Marcos on Oct. 26, Monday, and made it public on Tuesday. READ: Lower rice,

AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist police in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa if requested, its spokesperson said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the Philippine National Police (PNP) will lead any law enforcement operation involving dela Rosa. “This is a law

Malacañang condoles with families of Air Force pilots killed in crash

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday extended its condolences to the families of four Philippine Air Force pilots who died in a midair collision during a training flight in Batangas, assuring them of the government’s support as they mourned their loss. The pilots died on Oct. 23 in a midair collision involving two aircraft during

Napolcom: Teacher files complaint vs. police partner over years of abuse

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MANILA, Philippines—A teacher from Mindanao has filed an administrative complaint against her live-in partner, a police corporal assigned to Camp Crame, accusing him of repeatedly abusing her over nearly nine years, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said Tuesday. The teacher, identified only by the alias “Ma’am,” filed the complaint against the cop at the Napolcom

Lopez vows to continue, boost DPWH reforms

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MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Tuesday vowed to continue and strengthen the reforms in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lopez made the commitment a day after the latest Cabinet revamp, where he was appointed to lead the DPWH, replacing Secretary Vince Dizon in turn

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Castro on supposed ‘appointment’ as SC associate justice: ‘I didn’t apply’

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MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday debunked a circulating report that she could be appointed as next associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC). The unconfirmed report also said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was eyeing Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will retire on Nov. 6. The

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday defended the condition of its SF-260 training aircraft following a midair collision in Batangas that killed four pilots, saying the planes remained within their prescribed operating hours despite being more than a decade old. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Jay Capinguian said the aircraft, acquired brand-new

WALANG PASOK: In-person class suspensions on Wednesday, Oct. 28

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MANILA, Philippines — Several areas suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to health concerns and preparations for the first Bangsamoro Parliament session and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meetings. Below are the following areas with in-person class suspensions: Lapu-Lapu City – shift to asynchronous learning modes until Oct. 30 in schools in

Undas expressway surge to hit over 750,000 a day

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