Category: Politics

Philippines

5 Witnesses Left: Sara Duterte’s Secret Funds Trial Nears a Critical Turning Point

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is entering a potentially decisive phase, with the House prosecution panel saying only five subpoenaed witnesses remain in its presentation concerning the alleged misuse of ₱612.5 million in confidential funds. Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said the prosecution hopes to complete its presentation on the first impeachment article by September 9, although the lineup could still be shortened if prosecutors determine

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‘I’m Getting Out’: Man Convicted in Tupac Shakur Murder Still Insists He Is Innocent

LAS VEGAS — Just days after a Las Vegas jury found him guilty in the decades-old killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is refusing to accept the verdict. The 63-year-old former gang leader insists he is innocent and says he is confident his conviction will be overturned on appeal. “I ain't worried. I'm getting out on an appeal,” Davis told The Hollywood Reporter, according to a report carried by AsiaOne. Davis was convicted of first-degree murder over his role in the 1996 dr

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment: Bribery Charge May Be Dropped—But Tolosa Says One Article Could Still Seal Her Fate

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution team is considering dropping the bribery allegation against Vice President Sara Duterte as it looks for ways to shorten her impeachment trial—but prosecution counsel Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said removing one article would not necessarily prevent the Senate from convicting her. Tolosa explained that the four impeachment articles against Duterte stand independently. In the prosecution’s view, the Senate impeachment court would not need to find Duterte

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Politics

PM Wong Draws the Line: ‘Robust Debate’ Must Never Become a Cover for Racism in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has issued a strong warning against allowing racism and prejudice to hide behind seemingly legitimate public debate, following a wave of anti-Indian and anti-foreigner comments that surfaced online in connection with the Nepal-Tibet flood tragedy and Singapore Airlines' relationship with Air India. Wong said Singaporeans should never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised, stressing that racist views do not represent the c

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Philippines

PSA Witness Takes the Stand: Will Sara Duterte’s ‘Ghost Payees’ Finally Be Identified?

MANILA, Philippines — The scrutiny surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds enters another critical phase Monday as a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) official is expected to testify on the identities of people listed as recipients of millions of pesos in confidential-fund disbursements. PSA Assistant National Statistician Marizza Grande is scheduled to take the witness stand on the 22nd trial day of Duterte’s impeachment case, with prosecutors seeking to establish whet

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Philippines

PNP Reshuffle 2026: 7 Senior Officials Reassigned, New Metro Manila Police Chiefs Named

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is implementing a major leadership reshuffle involving senior officials in Metro Manila and several regional commands, with the new assignments taking effect Monday, September 7, 2026. The reorganization includes new leadership for the Eastern Police District (EPD) and Southern Police District (SPD), while other senior officers are being moved to key national and regional positions. The reshuffle was ordered under PNP chief Gen. Jose M

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Philippines

Filipino-Americans Fear Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Going Too Far — Now Even a White House Game Is Sparking Outrage

WASHINGTON — For many Filipino-Americans, the fear surrounding Donald Trump's widening immigration crackdown is no longer limited to border raids, detention centres and deportation orders. Now, even video games are part of the controversy. A series of arcade-style games released through the White House website — including one that allows players to chase migrants and another centred on building a border wall — has sparked anger among immigrant advocates and renewed fears within Filipino-Americ

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Philippines

Palace Budget Slashed 64% for 2027 — But Recto Says Malacañang Can Still “Do More”

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President is seeking a dramatically smaller budget for 2027, but Executive Secretary Ralph Recto says the 64% reduction will not cripple Malacañang's ability to run the government. The proposed budget for the Office of the President (OP) stands at approximately ₱10.156 billion for 2027, down sharply from the roughly ₱28 billion allocated to the office in 2026. Recto defended the lower spending plan, saying the reduction reflects lower operational require

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Says She Fears for Her Life — Adiong Calls It ‘Ironic,’ but One Question About Her Security Is Still Unanswered

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration that she fears for her life has opened another volatile front in her escalating legal and political confrontation with the Marcos administration, with a House impeachment prosecutor questioning what he described as the “irony” of her security concerns while she herself faces criminal charges involving alleged threats. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesperson for the House prosecution panel in Duterte’s ongoing impeachment

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Philippines

Palace Tells Sara Duterte the PNP Won’t Be Used Against Her — But Her Security Claims Aren’t Going Away

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is trying to defuse an increasingly combustible dispute between Vice President Sara Duterte and the country's police establishment, assuring her and her allies that the Philippine National Police will not be turned into a political weapon against them. The statement came after Duterte publicly declared that she feared for her life, worried about the safety of her children and did not trust the PNP as she appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on September 5

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