LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 1, 2026)

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The Senate impeachment court will continue with Day 32 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, October 1. Here are the latest news and updates.

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MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of ranking lawmakers tasked with reviewing proposed tweaks to the 2027 spending bill has held preparatory meetings to set the agenda and finalize the subject that will be discussed when it formally convenes, though it did not take up substantial amendments yet. Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the Budget Amendments

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DepEd launches nationwide PISA school visits to sustain gains

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MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide field visits to participating public and private schools to strengthen local support networks and sustain long-term academic gains, according to a statement it issued on Wednesday. DepEd wants to build on the Philippines’ historic performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Last

Fare relief for commuters up to LGUs – PCL chief

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CEBU CITY — Local government units (LGUs) are best positioned to cushion the impact of public transport fare hikes on commuters in their respective areas, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) national president Benjie Abalos said. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the PCL-Zamboanga del Norte Chapter Assembly in Cebu City on Tuesday, Abalos addressed concerns

Ridon’s tip to defense: Don’t remove Poa, he’s the best you have

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MANILA, Philippines — It will be a loss for Vice President Sara Duterte if lawyer Michael Poa will be the one sacrificed after an internal squabble, as he is the most capable and kindest member of the defense panel, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Wednesday. Ridon, a member of the public prosecution

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MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. underwent a lie detector test at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday. This is in connection with his affidavit wherein he said he delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte.

Recto: DPWH, DOTr chiefs’ appointments extended

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MANILA, Philippines — The appointments of Vince Dizon and Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as acting secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), respectively, have been extended, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed on Wednesday. “We’ve extended the appointment of Sec. Dizon and Sec. Banoy at the appropriate time. The

Calabarzon, Central Luzon next in minimum wage hike process — Dole

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MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage increases in Calabarzon and Central Luzon are next in line for deliberations by their respective wage boards, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Acting Secretary Francis Tolentino said Wednesday. “Ito pong napipinto na, malapit-lapit na, nag-uusap na, ang alam ko po eh hinog na hinog na ay yung Calabarzon. Hindi

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mindoro Artists Initiative (MAI) has joined calls for the immediate release of a cultural worker who was arrested six months ago. Charlize “Ceeka” Garzon was nabbed following an armed encounter between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) fighters at San Jose town in Occidental Mindoro. She was

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 1, 2026)

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Gracioso takes lie detector test over his ‘cash delivery’ statements

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Calabarzon, Central Luzon next in minimum wage hike process — Dole

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