Is Sara Duterte’s impeachment case being sped up due to Filipinos’ ‘growing impatience’?

South China Morning Post - Nov 3, 2026

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio may soon draw to a close after the prosecution decided to drop several of her charges, a move that legal experts have said is intended to speed up the trial and secure a conviction by focusing on the strongest evidence against her. Beyond the trial, the decision could have significant political implications for the 2028 presidential race, with a swift verdict potentially removing a strong candidate, according to analysts. On...

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A top OpenAI executive said on Monday that Washington needs to be “clear-eyed” and “aware” about sharing information with Beijing during coming talks on artificial intelligence (AI), while also warning about the threat posed by alleged Chinese distillation attacks. “Be very clear-eyed. Be very aware of what information you are able to expect in return for what you are sharing, and start to build a foundation,” said Caroline Zier, OpenAI’s deputy lead for national security, during a discussion at...

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Nov 3, 2026

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Americans go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, in midterm elections that could reshape the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term as president. Control of both chambers of Congress is in play, along with 36 governorships. Polls suggest Democrats go into the vote with an advantage, but the outcome will hinge on a few dozen closely fought races. More than 100 million people are expected to vote if turnout matches the 2022 midterms. By October 12, a record US$3.8 billion had been spent on...

Go for BTS, stay for the art: 5 ways to explore Kaohsiung

Nov 3, 2026

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Walang Pasok: High heat index prompts class suspensions on Nov. 3

Nov 2, 2026

Walang Pasok: High heat index prompts class suspensions on Nov. 3

MANILA, Philippines — Some schools and local governments have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for Tuesday, Nov. 3, because of expected high heat indices. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a heat index of 42°C to 51°C is already dangerous, pointing out that with this level of heat, “heat cramps and

Harapan's Gen Z bet: Can Mukhlis overcome 'strawberry' label in Kuala Linggi?

Nov 2, 2026

Harapan's Gen Z bet: Can Mukhlis overcome 'strawberry' label in Kuala Linggi?

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Vietnam, Japan's biggest source of foreign workers, struggles to recruit more

Nov 2, 2026

Vietnam, Japan's biggest source of foreign workers, struggles to recruit more

Vietnamese recruitment firms that once had seven or eight applicants for every Japan job order now send staff into villages and still find it hard to fill their quotas.

Which Asian city ranks world's best for Gen Z in 2026?

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Bangkok firm behind 'Taobao Thailand' website accused of illegal yuan exchange for buyers of Chinese goods

Nov 2, 2026

Bangkok firm behind 'Taobao Thailand' website accused of illegal yuan exchange for buyers of Chinese goods

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EXPLAINER: ICC Rules 68.2 and 68.3: How prior witness testimonies may be used in Duterte trial

Nov 2, 2026

EXPLAINER: ICC Rules 68.2 and 68.3: How prior witness testimonies may be used in Duterte trial

THE HAGUE -- Rules 68.2 and 68.3 of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) Rules of Procedure and Evidence were mentioned during the fifth and final status conference in the case of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Monday.

Will ‘strategic stability’ with China go out the window if Trump loses the midterms?

Nov 2, 2026

Will ‘strategic stability’ with China go out the window if Trump loses the midterms?

US President Donald Trump is likely to continue on a path of trying to stabilise ties with Beijing – even if the Democrats flip the House of Representatives, according to analysts. But they said if the Republicans lost control of the House in this week’s midterm elections, the framework of “strategic stability” agreed to by Washington and Beijing could be put to the test. One Chinese academic warned that other Republicans could pose the biggest risk to Sino-American ties in Trump’s final two...

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Garin: VP camp resorting to delaying, diversionary tactics in impeach trial

Nov 2, 2026

Garin: VP camp resorting to delaying, diversionary tactics in impeach trial

MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution’s decision to withdraw three of the four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte was partly driven by concerns that the defense would prolong the proceedings by presenting an extensive lineup of witnesses. House Deputy Speaker and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin said Duterte’s defense lawyers seems pursuing procedural

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