Luistro: Sara Duterte trial ‘bloodbath’ real, but it’s on defense’s side

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The “bloodbath” that Vice President Sara Duterte imagined would happen in her impeachment trial came true, but it was not in the way she would have wanted, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Friday. Luistro, lead public prosecutor for the impeachment, said in a press briefing that the bloodbath happened instead within Duterte’s

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Group slams ‘reckless’ displacement of street dwellers for Asean Summit

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Group slams ‘reckless’ displacement of street dwellers for Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — A group advocating for people in street dwelling situations (PSDS) on Friday criticized the government’s clearing and beautification operations ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. According to Kaagapay ng mga Sandigan ng Masang Nasa Kalsada (Kasama Ka) Executive Director Gil Espenido, the

Coast Guard recovers body of missing fisherman off Batangas

Nov 13, 2026

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LUCENA CITY – A fisherman who disappeared in the waters off Nasugbu, Batangas, on Tuesday was found dead on Thursday afternoon. The body of the fisherman, a crew member of FBCA “BOY NELLY 6,” was fished out at  4:25 p.m., approximately 1.5 kilometers from Wawa Port, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas station.

Judges’ group condemns Basilan magistrate’s killing, seeks safety

Nov 13, 2026

Judges’ group condemns Basilan magistrate’s killing, seeks safety

[Updated Nov. 13, 2026, 7:59 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Trial Judges League Inc. (PTJLI)  and the Kapunungan sa mga Pilipinong Hukom (HUKOM, Inc.) have condemned the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Joseph M. Wee Sit, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation and stronger security measures for members of the judiciary.

COA chief Cordoba named new Supreme Court associate justice

Nov 13, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba as the next Supreme Court associate justice, replacing retiring Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced the appointment during a briefing at the International Media Center in Pasay City. /dp  READ: Zalameda is new chief justice

Bayan slams Marcos’ call for patience over Asean disruptions

Nov 13, 2026

Bayan slams Marcos’ call for patience over Asean disruptions

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Ombudsman on Romualdez's P560-M cash inflow: Where did it come from?

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De Lima files new reso seeking probe on Zambales dredging

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Trump visit stirs Zambales fishers’ fears over US military presence

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House prosecutors dismiss Sara Duterte defense evidence as 'watusi,' not 'kwitis'

Nov 13, 2026

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The House prosecution team on Friday said that the counter evidence presented by the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial is not explosive and is only as good as a watusi or a small, friction-ignited firecracker that hardly makes noise.

Malaysia turns to Turkey for warship missiles after Norway’s export freeze

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