Day: July 17, 2026

Cayetano Backs SEA Games Probe, Challenges Government to Also Pursue Flood Control Investigation

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Cayetano Backs SEA Games Probe, Challenges Government to Also Pursue Flood Control Investigation

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday expressed support for the...

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Matibag Pushes Back Against Cayetano, Says Contempt Remark Alarms Him Ahead of Testimony

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Matibag Pushes Back Against Cayetano, Says Contempt Remark Alarms Him Ahead of Testimony

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday rejected Senator-judge...

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Seatbelt Check Exposes P1.75-M Cache of Suspected Illegal Mineral Ores

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Seatbelt Check Exposes P1.75-M Cache of Suspected Illegal Mineral Ores

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — A routine traffic checkpoint in Lanao del Norte resulted in the seizure...

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ASEAN Set to Welcome More Countries Into Peace Treaty

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ASEAN Set to Welcome More Countries Into Peace Treaty

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — At least six to seven additional countries are expected to join the...

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Impeachment Court Can Hold Counsels, Witnesses in Contempt, Spokesperson Warns

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Impeachment Court Can Hold Counsels, Witnesses in Contempt, Spokesperson Warns

grantforddetabali July 17, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Senate impeachment court has the authority to cite lawyers, witnesses, and...

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Palace Affirms Flood Control Crackdown as Investigations Push Ahead

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Palace Affirms Flood Control Crackdown as Investigations Push Ahead

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Malacañang on Thursday reiterated that the government’s campaign against alleged irregularities in...

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Sandiganbayan Drops Falsification Case Against DTI Official After Ombudsman Withdraws Charges

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Sandiganbayan Drops Falsification Case Against DTI Official After Ombudsman Withdraws Charges

grantforddetabali July 17, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the falsification of public documents case against a...

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DPWH Begins Repairs on E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Partial Lane Closure in Effect

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DPWH Begins Repairs on E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Partial Lane Closure in Effect

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Motorists traveling along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5 Road) in Quezon City...

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