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Duterte Impeachment: House subpoenas Ramil Madriaga, seeks his affidavit

MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice has issued a subpoena for Ramil Madriaga and his sworn affidavit against Vice President Sara Duterte, considering both crucial to the ongoing impeachment proceedings. At the house committee hearing on Wednesday, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima moved to issue a subpoena duces tecum for Madriaga’s affidavit,

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Cebu fuel subsidy: Which habal-habal drivers qualify?

Only habal-habal drivers who have the endorsement of their local government units (LGUs) and do not benefit from national transport subsidy programs will qualify for the Cebu provincial government’s planned fuel assistance.

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3 dead in puffer fish poisoning in Masbate


LEGAZPI CITY — Three people died on Saturday after eating puffer fish, locally known as “butete,” in Cawayan town in Masbate province. The fatalities were identified as Benito A. Jumao-as, Rosebell P. Jumao-as, and Joanna Tapar, all residents of Purok 3, Maihao village. Wheng Bricia-Briones, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Bicol information officer, said

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Lawyers press SC to act on petition vs Naia fee hikes

MANILA, Philippines — Petitioners and groups representing consumers and commuters have urged the Supreme Court to act on the temporary restraining order (TRO) they sought nearly a year ago against a concession deal that triggered the “unconstitutional” increase of terminal fees and other charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). Petitioners Rico Domingo, former Philippine

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