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Sarah Duterte's Impeachment Trial
The Supreme Court’s Decision Voiding the Impeachment of
Vice President Sara Duterte
On July 25, 2025, the Philippine Supreme Court unanimously voided the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on procedural grounds related to the Constitution’s one-year bar on impeachment initiation. The ruling did not adjudicate the truth of the allegations; it halted proceedings on a technical, constitutional basis.
Read MoreMetro Manila Reels from Widespread Flooding Amid Monsoon Rains
Torrential Rains and Storms Trigger Deluge
Metro Manila and nearby provinces have been inundated by severe floods over the past week as the southwest monsoon (Habagat), intensified by Tropical Storm Wipha, dumped torrential rains across the region. Local authorities placed several areas, Manila, Marikina, Malabon, Quezon City, and Las Piñas, under a state of calamity, prompting class and work suspensions.
Read MoreLacson On Torre versus Duterte Boxing Match
Casino Offers Venue for Torre vs. Baste Boxing Match
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson revealed on Thursday that the chief executive officer of a prominent resort casino hotel has expressed willingness to provide the venue for the much-talked-about charity boxing match between Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Nicolas “Nick” Torre III and Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. The senator, himself a former PNP chief, shared the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), citing a credible source.
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