LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (September 23, 2026)

GMA Network - Sep 22, 2026

The Senate impeachment court will continue on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Here are the latest news and updates.

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Busted Iloilo drug suspect yields P2.8-M meth

Sep 22, 2026

ILOILO CITY — Authorities arrested a 32-year-old “high-value” drug suspect and seized some P2.84 million worth of suspected meth during an anti-illegal drug operation late Monday night in the municipality of Estancia, Iloilo. The suspect, identified by police as alias “Dave,” was arrested in his neighborhood in Barangay Poblacion Zone 2 at around 11:09 p.m.

Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

Sep 22, 2026

When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fifth part of a series, Fan Chen and Orange Wang look at the negotiating chips and areas where progress might be made. There will be some powerful bargaining chips on the table when Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Washington this week. Both sides have economic and...

Gov’t chasing people influencing students to terrorize schools; 4 plans foiled

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The government is currently going after individuals who have been influencing students to start shooting sprees inside schools, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla saying that they are close to catching one of those behind these efforts. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Remulla was asked about developments regarding the recent shooting incident

No jackpot winners in Sept. 22 PCSO lotto draws

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was 18-03-22-20-19-43 for a jackpot of ₱322.26 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Super Lotto 6/49

Marcos declares Nov. 16-18 non-working days in NCR for Asean Summit

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Nov. 16 to 18, 2026, as special (non-working) days in the National Capital Region for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits. The event, which will gather leaders from Southeast Asia and other countries, will run from Nov. 10 to 12, with

Go signs reso to remove LPG, kerosene excise

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go signed on Tuesday a resolution removing excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Go announced in the middle of the DOF’s budget hearing of the Senate finance subcommittee, following Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go’s call to help ease fuel costs in the country as

Jonvic Remulla admits error on Roque asylum status, says bid remains undecided

Sep 22, 2026

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla acknowledged that he was wrong in previously saying former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque"s asylum application had been denied.

Manibela calls for action amid continuing oil price hikes

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Manibela called for immediate government action to support jeepney drivers and operators amid continuing oil price hikes in an open letter posted on social media on Sept. 22. Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other concerned government agencies to take concrete measures to protect the livelihoods

Aid to RSSI-hit sugarcane workers to hit P1.9B by yearend, says DSWD

Sep 22, 2026

BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s ongoing distribution of Emergency Cash Transfers (ECT) to small sugarcane farmers and workers whose crops have been destroyed by red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Negros Island will hit P1.9 billion before the end of this year, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday,

US law enforcement tightens security for Xi summit as welcome and protest events planned

Sep 22, 2026

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, starting on Wednesday, US law enforcement agencies have increased security as Chinese diaspora groups organise welcoming events and protest groups plan demonstrations. The US Secret Service, which is leading security for the visit, said it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on US soil. “Secret Service personnel have been planning for the visit of the Chinese president for...

DOH: Leptospirosis cases exceed 10,000 as of Sept. 16

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 10,936 cases of leptospirosis as of Sept. 16, a 38% increase from the 7,931 cases reported during the same period last year. Of the cumulative cases, 7,242, or 66%, were associated with floodwater exposure amid continued rains, according to the DOH. From Aug. 20 to Sept.

Trough of TD to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao — Pagasa

Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The trough of the tropical depression (TD) will continue to bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the state weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Benison Estareja said during its 5 p.m. weather advisory that the extension of the TD outside of

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (September 23, 2026)

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Busted Iloilo drug suspect yields P2.8-M meth

Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

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Marcos declares Nov. 16-18 non-working days in NCR for Asean Summit

Go signs reso to remove LPG, kerosene excise

Jonvic Remulla admits error on Roque asylum status, says bid remains undecided

Manibela calls for action amid continuing oil price hikes

Aid to RSSI-hit sugarcane workers to hit P1.9B by yearend, says DSWD

US law enforcement tightens security for Xi summit as welcome and protest events planned

DOH: Leptospirosis cases exceed 10,000 as of Sept. 16

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