Prosecution on SWS survey: 70% want explanation from Sara Duterte

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — While it is easy to conclude that the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicated that the prosecution is losing in the court of public opinion, a panel member has stressed that it also showed a huge clamor for Vice President Sara Duterte to explain herself before the impeachment court. In an online

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Seniors urged to schedule cemetery visit after Undas

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MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions were advised on Friday to consider postponing their cemetery visits until after Undas, or the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as large crowds and hot weather brought by the Super El Niño are expected to pose health risks. Manila Mayor

Over 99,000 Undas visitors expected at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Those who wish to visit their departed loved ones at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for Undas will have to prepare for a large crowd from Saturday (October 31) until All Saints’ Day on Sunday (November 1). The management of this cemetery is expecting more than 99,000 visitors. “We expect that the

Rodrigo Duterte won't attend fifth ICC status conference ahead of trial

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.

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The International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will open on November 30, with judges first asking him whether he admits guilt or pleads not guilty.

Documents vs VP in impeachment trial came from her camp, says prosec

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has reminded the public that the evidence gathered and presented by the prosecution against Vice President Sara Duterte — particularly the bank and tax records under Article II — are documents that came from her camp. Luistro said this on Friday after a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey

Legarda seeks full restitution of PDIC, PhilHealth funds in 2027 budget

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda has renewed her push for the full restitution and proper allocation of funds “legally intended” for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The call comes as Congress deliberates on the proposed P7.2-trillion budget for 2027. “Our national budget must reflect our responsibility to protect

Probe into questionable drug war death certificates pushed

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—A former spokesperson of the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday called for a clear documentation system on the process of issuing and correcting death certificates as an independent body looking into drug war killings flag at least five physicians who declared questionable deaths. In a press conference on Friday with the Truth Commission, human

Mayon ashfall descends over communities in Albay

Oct 30, 2026

ALBAY — Residents near the slopes of Mayon Volcano were sent to evacuation centers on Friday after a thin layer of ashfall began affecting nearby towns following a “moderate explosive eruption” before noon. Oscar Robert Cristobal, chief of the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo), said they expect to evacuate 1,131 families from

PITX: Bicol-bound bus trips continue despite Mayon eruption

Oct 30, 2026

Despite Mayon Volcano's eruption on Friday morning, bus trips bound for Bicol from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) remain uninterrupted.

Too early to seek SC view on impeachment voting, says prosecution

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — While they will adhere to the Supreme Court (SC) order asking them to comment on a petition against the impeachment court’s decision allowing a lower minimum number of votes for conviction, two prosecutors believe such talks are premature due to the lack of a justiciable issue. In separate online interviews on Friday, lead public

How a Democratic-controlled Congress could reshape US policy on China

Oct 30, 2026

A Democratic takeover of either chamber of the US Congress could bring tougher scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Beijing, even as lawmakers are likely to maintain a broadly hawkish stance towards China, analysts said. A change in control could shift the emphasis of congressional oversight, with the Democratic Party seeking greater accountability for the administration’s China policy after Trump’s Republican Party largely gave him room to manoeuvre, said Sarah Trister, a former...

MV Peñafrancia’s safety certificate suspended after listing in Quezon

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of roll-on/roll off (RoRo) vessel MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II. The suspension comes after the passenger boat capsized onto its right side at the Port of Real in Quezon earlier on Friday that resulted in the injury of three passengers.

Prosecution on SWS survey: 70% want explanation from Sara Duterte

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Seniors urged to schedule cemetery visit after Undas

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