Her cousin Ivy shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook on Wednesday, August 19, revealing that Vanessa died following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila.
This, after private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan said that respondent Duterte’s declared income, assets, and family business interests could be scrutinized in comparison to her supposed travel costs and expenditures.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution as wet and slippery roads reduce visibility and driving conditions remain challenging. (via Mark Balmores | MB)
The southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” is expected to continue affecting Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon, bringing rains throughout the week, according to PAGASA.
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Tulfo cited the transcript of a November congressional hearing where Acosta was able to answer in Tagalog while being questioned by Rep. Gerville Luistro.
Del Campo said no fraud audit has been initiated yet as the matter is still being studied, but confirmed that COA could conduct one if deemed necessary.
Stressing that all lawyers should maintain professionalism and respect in the courtroom, defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer asked the impeachment court on Wednesday, August 12, to stop prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan from making side comments such as “I was about to spank her” and “I was about to lecture her” during the trial.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that the government has proposed P107.4 billion for flood control projects under the 2027 national budget, including funds for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and improvement of existing infrastructure.
Of the amount, P19.6 billion is earmarked for ongoing foreign-assisted projects, while P3.41 billion is proposed for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s flood control program. The 2026 budget also includes P1 billion for Project NOAH, whose flood-risk mapping tools could help lawmakers assess proposed flood control projects.
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The initiative aims to provide emergency kits to 45,000 households while enhancing the city’s disaster response capabilities and encouraging residents to be ready for emergencies.
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made a manifestation to not allow side comments during the proceedings, citing private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan's earlier remarks on "spanking" Ferrer amid an intense flow of arguments between the prosecution and defense panels.
Kapunan had already withdrew her statement and promised to behave during the trial. (Video courtesy of Senate of the Philippines)
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed hope that conscience would prevail, especially among those in positions of power, following the incident inside the Senate building where gunshots were heard on Wednesday night, May 13.
‘MGA TOTOONG JOURNALIST ANG NAG HAHATID NG BALITA”
Bulacan State University Professor Israel Saguingin emphasized the role of journalists in delivering news amid danger, following the tensions that erupted at the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned netizens against exploiting the gunfire incident in the Senate to incite violence and sow disinformation on social media and other digital platforms.
Not a single soldier tasked to secure the Senate building used any weapon during the gunfire incident that stemmed over claims that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would be arrested and turned over to the International Criminal Court (ICC).