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Week 15, impeachment wrap: Sara trial narrowed to 1 charge; defense cries foul

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Oct 16, 2026

The Oct. 13 withdrawal left the Senate impeachment court to decide only whether Duterte amassed unexplained wealth, inaccurately declared her assets and failed to divest herself of business interests.

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Week 14, impeachment trial: Sara Duterte’s alleged P818M undeclared assets and unexplained wealth

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Oct 11, 2026

The next test will be whether prosecutors can demonstrate how the figures were calculated, establish which assets legally belonged to Duterte, and show that any omissions or discrepancies violated disclosure or other laws.

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The Story China Wants You to Swallow

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By Ian Urbina

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Oct 11, 2026

Salmon in the Philippines is considered food for rich people. It’s nutritious but since it’s imported (mostly from Chile and Norway), it’s expensive for ordinary Filipinos. Chinese food technology research offers the enticing prospect of making affordable salmon prices. But it’s not that simple, as the research by Washington-based journalist Ian Urbina shows.

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Xinjiang & China’s Blue Miracle: Desert Fish Farming in Xinjiang

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By Ian Urbina

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Oct 10, 2026

China is marketing fish from Xinjiang as a triumph of technology and frontier development. But behind the sales pitch lies a deeper struggle over fraud, trust, and the political remaking of a heavily scrutinized region.

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More Filipinos encounter scams in 2026; 1 in 5 parents say children were victimized – Report

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By Valerie Joyce Nuval

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Oct 9, 2026

Eighty-four percent of Filipino adults encountered a scam this year, up from 77% in 2025, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s State of Scams Philippines 2026 report.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: No evidence presented by prosecution to impeach VP Sara FALSE

A viral post falsely claims prosecutors presented no evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte during the first 38 days of her impeachment trial. This is false.

Earth Files

Pamilacan Island’s Uneven Transition from Marine Wildlife Hunting to Ecotourism

Pamilacan Island in Bohol has become a popular ecotourism site but it remains a source of livelihood for fisherfolk.

Commentary

Why did Pia Cayetano vote to convict CJ Corona?

COMMENTARY:Will Pia Cayetano vote to convict Sara Duterte? While not part of the core administration majority bloc in the Senate then, she aligned with the key policy goals of the Aquino administration in 2012. She played politics.