Politics & Other News Features

The Senate will formally tackle the budget bill when it resumes plenary sessions on Nov. 9, with full plenary debates expected to commence on Nov. 23.

“On our part, we are focused on the impeachment trial. The prosecution panel is willing to share with BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) the documents that we already have, because this is public record,” House prosecutor Zia Alonto Adiong said.

Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla said on social media that he had ordered the closure of the Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium on Oct. 31, following complaints from pet owners.

Police said its personnel are expected to “remain alert, visible and approachable.”

The senator said public vigilance alone may not be enough to discourage unscrupulous lawmakers from manipulating the budget process.

The ICC Trial Chamber III approved Duterte’s request to skip what could be the last status conference before the start of his trial on Nov. 30.

It remains a mystery how Dela Rosa was able to go to Mindanao from Metro Manila.

A total of 6,271 new projects were introduced by lawmakers without the initial executive vetting.

As of Saturday afternoon, Manila North Cemetery posted 82,000 visitors, while Manila South Cemetery recorded 31,062 people visiting their departed loved ones within the memorial grounds.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Dela Rosa is hiding somewhere in Mindanao under the protection of a powerful armed group, information which Lopez said they are validating.