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Friday, 2 October · 22 stories

Who’s behind Trillanes’ trial withdrawal? He won’t say Escudero, but calls him out

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV doesn't explicitly disclose what he means when he says the prosecution is being pressured over his testimony, but he still can't resist taking a swipe at the trial's presiding officer

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Dive into Spanish cinema (and more) with this year’s ‘Película>Pelikula’ lineup

No Spanish fluency required! Find your next watch based on your mood, interests, and the kind of story you want to see

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Trillanes links Sara Duterte to China | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sonny Trillanes, Sara Duterte, Asian Games

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What will be Vic Rodriguez’s arguments in his fight vs impeachment threshold?

In his appeal, Rodriguez says he will reiterate his 'intergenerational sovereignty' argument

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Fictitious name? The curious case of ‘Ang Hai Peng,’ Sara Duterte’s biz partner

Ask former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, and he will tell you it's a person who doesn't exist.

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FACT CHECK: Raffy Tulfo not arrested

Senator Raffy Tulfo was present at the Senate impeachment court days after YouTube videos falsely claimed he had been arrested

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Verdict on Sara Duterte may be out December 16 — Senate court spokesman

Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol says the prosecution's dropping of witnesses fast-tracked Vice President Duterte's impeachment trial

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Linking Sara Duterte to China: What Trillanes’ testimony would have been about

Trillanes claims that the 'Chinese government and corporations' sent hundreds of millions of pesos to companies or organizations associated with Vice President Duterte

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5 explosive allegations from Trillanes after impeachment trial withdrawal

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV's media briefing paints a picture of what his impeachment trial testimony would have been like

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FACT CHECK: Fake job posts for delivery company lead to suspicious links

The delivery company has warned against fake hiring posts, saying applications are only processed through its official career pages and recruitment channels

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[In This Economy] The nothing burger that is the Maharlika Investment Fund

While Maharlika is earning money, its reliance on short-term placements and investments in established businesses leaves the promised additional development benefits unclear

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Cesar Virata, Marcos-era prime minister and finance chief, dies at 95

The dictator’s longtime finance chief and one of his top technocrats, Cesar Virata had deep ties to the Ferdinand E. Marcos regime even as he sometimes pushed back against Imelda Marcos and powerful cronies over project…

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GCash prices Philippines’ biggest-ever IPO at P6.60 per share

The IPO now moves to its October 6 to 12 public offer period, when retail investors will be able to subscribe to shares at the P6.60 price

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Have P5,000? You can invest in RTB 32 and earn 6.8% per year

When the common public purchases these bonds, they are not merely performing a civic duty; they are securing a reliable, wealth-building vehicle to shield their savings from inflation and market volatility.

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Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts

Cybersecurity company Proofpoint says the hackers regularly try to steal passwords from people working for US or Japanese think tanks, defense contractors, universities, and law firms since as far back as 2025

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Napolis provides silver lining with jiu-jitsu bronze after Ramirez, Custodio heartbreaks in Asian Games

Kaila Napolis breaks through for the Philippine jiu-jitsu team in the 2026 Asian Games with a bronze medal after world champions Annie Ramirez and Kimberly Custodio suffered surprise early exits

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Mangin, Barbosa fall short of more PH taekwondo golds in Asian Games

World junior champion Tachiana Mangin and three-time Southeast Asian Games titlist Kurt Barbosa lose their respective title bouts as they add a pair of taekwondo silvers to the Philippines' haul in the 2026 Asian Games

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Progella, Pagara turn back China for PH’s maiden Asian Games beach volleyball medal

Khylem Harl Progella and Sofiah Shanine Pagara complete a thrilling come-from-behind win over China to give the Philippines its first-ever beach volleyball medal in the Asian Games

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Carlo Paalam takes home Asian Games silver after narrow loss to home bet

Carlo Paalam falls short of becoming the first Filipino boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal since 2010 as he absorbs a split decision loss to home bet Rui Yamaguchi of Japan in the men's 55kg final

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Jeus Yape claims PH’s 4th gold in Asian Games with virtual taekwondo triumph

Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape shines in the debuting virtual taekwondo event, securing the Philippines' first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the sport

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[OPINYON] Para sa iyo, estudyanteng Inglesero

Kailangan natin ang mas maraming magtataguyod ng Filipino hindi lámang sa malikhaing pagsulat at sining. Kailangan natin ng mahuhusay na engineer, mathematician, philosopher, chemist, physicist, at iba pang mga…

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[Mind The Gap] Buyer’s remorse on Trump? Vote your pocketbook!

Sitting on the sidelines is no longer an option because our families here and back home are paying the price. Every vote counts.

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