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Philippines Hit by Deadly Landslides as Typhoon Bavi Closes in on Taiwan and China
weather2 hours ago

Philippines Hit by Deadly Landslides as Typhoon Bavi Closes in on Taiwan and China

Typhoon Bavi’s outer bands trigger deadly landslides in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people in Sarangani and Lanao del Sur as the storm tracks toward Taiwan and China. PAGASA says Bavi will not make landfall in the Philippines, but heavy rainfall and flooding could affect Manila and nearby areas. Evacuations are underway, and Bavi has already impacted Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, with further impacts anticipated in Taiwan, Japan, and southern China.

via Al Jazeera|
#landslides#monsoon#philippines
First Duterte impeachment trial begins as Philippines watches the Senate
world5 days ago

First Duterte impeachment trial begins as Philippines watches the Senate

Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opens in Manila’s Senate with 21 of 24 lawmakers present. Duterte is not required to attend, and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian pledges impartial justice as security outside the chamber is tight. The proceedings will be livestreamed nationwide, with watch parties and media coverage fueling public interest; the trial has a maximum duration of 92 days, and Duterte ally Rodante Marcoleta was arrested hours before the session, potentially affecting support in the Senate.

via BBC|
#duterte#impeachment#philippines
Senator Marcoleta Arrested in Plunder Case Over Unreported Campaign Funds
politics5 days ago

Senator Marcoleta Arrested in Plunder Case Over Unreported Campaign Funds

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta surrendered to the Sandiganbayan and was arrested on non-bailable plunder charges over alleged nondisclosure of P75 million in campaign donations. The arrest followed the court’s denial of his motions to quash the information; co-accused Mike Defensor and businessmen Aristotle Viray and Joseph Espiritu were also arrested. Marcoleta underwent medical clearance and was to be detained at Payatas Jail, as prosecutors pursue the case under the Anti-Plunder Act. The timing intersected with Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, and the court stressed that an arrest warrant is not a finding of guilt, with prosecutors given three days to file comments on the motions to quash.

via ABS-CBN|
#corruption#marcoleta#philippines
Duterte's Vice-President Faces Impeachment as Philippine Politics Braces for 2028 Race
politics5 days ago

Duterte's Vice-President Faces Impeachment as Philippine Politics Braces for 2028 Race

The impeachment trial of Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte opens amid concerns it could derail her 2028 presidential bid. Charges include misuse of public funds, discrepancies in financial statements, bribery and alleged threats to the president and his wife. Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate vote in a deeply polarized climate, with the case highlighting the Duterte-Marcos feud and sparking broad public debate over government corruption; the trial is expected to last months as evidence is presented and votes are counted.

via The Guardian|
#corruption#impeachment#philippines
Eala Upsets Swiatek at Wimbledon as Philippines Celebrates Rising Star
sports5 days ago

Eala Upsets Swiatek at Wimbledon as Philippines Celebrates Rising Star

Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala, ranked 29th, stunned Wimbledon defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 6-2 to advance, drawing praise from Philippine President Bongbong Marcos who hailed her as an inspiration for Filipino youth; Eala looks to a quarterfinal clash with Jasmine Paolini and emphasizes paving her own path while staying authentic.

via Tennishead|
#alexandra-eala#bongbong-marcos#iga-swiatek
Teen shooters unleash random attack at Philippine high school, killing three and wounding seven
world18 days ago

Teen shooters unleash random attack at Philippine high school, killing three and wounding seven

Two 14- and 15-year-old suspects opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte, killing three students and wounding seven before authorities detained them; a Glock 9mm registered to a policewoman and a .38 pistol tied to a Cebu security agency were used; police cite possible bullying as a motive and say the investigation continues as schools review safety measures.

via France 24|
#bullying#gun-violence#minors
Philippines warns Beijing may cement control over Scarborough Shoal
world18 days ago

Philippines warns Beijing may cement control over Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines’ defence secretary warns China may move to permanently seize Scarborough Shoal as Chinese activity around the disputed atoll intensifies; Beijing has controlled the shoal since 2012, but Manila is boosting deterrence with stronger weapons ties to the US and allies (including Japan), expanded joint exercises, and plans to integrate AI for better detection, ahead of the South China Sea arbitration anniversary.

via Financial Times|
#china#indo-pacific#philippines
Two teenage suspects in custody after Philippines high school shooting leaves 3 dead, 20 injured
world18 days ago

Two teenage suspects in custody after Philippines high school shooting leaves 3 dead, 20 injured

Two students aged 14 and 15 opened fire inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban, central Philippines, killing three classmates and wounding about 20 before both suspects were arrested; police recovered firearms and noted bullying as a possible factor as President Marcos Jr. orders a full investigation and school-security review.

via NBC News|
#gun-violence#high-school-shooting#minors
Bullying feud triggers Tacloban high school shooting, three dead, seven wounded
world19 days ago

Bullying feud triggers Tacloban high school shooting, three dead, seven wounded

Three students were killed and seven injured when two teens, aged 14 and 15, opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, in what investigators say began as a bullying grudge. The suspects used a .38 revolver and a 9mm pistol owned by a police-relative; one was arrested and the other surrendered. Authorities say red flags were missed and are reviewing school security, anti-bullying policies, and gun-safety measures amid the first school shooting in Tacloban in memory.

via BBC|
#bullying#gun-violence#note-only-five-tags-allowed-extra-tag-removed
Philippine president orders probe after Tacloban school shooting kills three
asia-pacific19 days ago

Philippine president orders probe after Tacloban school shooting kills three

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into a Tacloban school shooting that killed three and left five injured, with police arresting a minor student and another suspect. The attack at San Jose National High School led to heightened security around schools, and the Education Department labeled it a high-alert incident as investigators probe the circumstances and possible motive behind the shooting.

via Reuters|
#asia-pacific#criminal#human-rights