Velasco’s ‘ex-driver’ tells NBI: I delivered cash suitcases to Duterte

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged former driver of ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to testify that he allegedly delivered suitcases of money twice to Vice President Sara Duterte. These movements reportedly happened in Davao from 2021 to 2022 upon Velasco’s instruction. The alleged former driver

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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court expressed satisfaction on Thursday after a survey showed that 51 percent of Filipinos are ready to accept its verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. This pertains to a Social Weather Stations survey conducted from Sept. 21 to 27, 2026. The survey also found that 26 percent

Bicol jails prepare for El Niño, heat risks

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Grandma stays whole night outside North Port due to lack of 24/7 ticketing staff

Oct 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — A 59-year-old passenger spent the night outside the Manila North Port in Tondo, Manila last Tuesday because she could not immediately secure the earliest trip to Bacolod. She then spent the next two days in the area waiting for her ship to depart on Thursday evening.  Speaking to reporters, Leonila Castillanes said

Classes suspended in Surigao Sur town after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

Oct 29, 2026

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