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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds a press conference in Malacañang on Feb. 6, 2025 where he answered questions regarding the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte by the House of Representatives the day before. At the press conference, Marcos said he had no hand in the action taken by the House. As of posting time, the articles of impeachment had been transmitted to the Senate, which would become a court to try the vice president who is facing charges of betrayal of public trust, violation of the Constitution, among others. PPA POOL/ REVOLI CORTEZ

President can name a new VP if Sara gets convicted – analyst

By Catherine S. Valente - February 7, 2025

The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Martin Romualdez, votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, securing 215 votes, representing two-thirds of its members at Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City on Feb. 25, 2025. The impeachment complaint has been transmitted to the Senate, which will hold a trial to determine the Vice President's conviction or acquittal. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

5 things to know about the impeached VP

February 7, 2025

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More Pinays prefer live-in arrangements

February 7, 2025

WPS TRAINING JS Akizuki (DD115) (left) and HMAS Hobart (DDG39) (right) sail in formation during the multilateral maritime activity held in the West Philippine Sea on Feb. 5, 2025. PHOTO BY PFC CARMELOTES

US defense chief wants 'deterrence' in SCS

February 7, 2025

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia, Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil and Manila Police District Director Arnold Thomas Ibay lead the ceremonial launch of Comelec checkpoints in Manila on January 12, 2025 as the election period started. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

President extends term of PNP chief

February 7, 2025

Senator Bong Go. Contributed Photo

Go files bill for free health card issuance

By Javier Joe Ismael - February 7, 2025

Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia speaks during the 'Kapihan sa Manila Bay' in Adriatico Manila, Feb. 5, 2025. The forum tackled the 2025 election campaign. PHOTO BY RENE H DILAN

Comelec vows 'equal opportunity for all bets'

National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago and Justice Undersecretary Jose Dominic Clavano IV, with representatives from Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Bureau of Customs, talk about the seized P2.7-billion worth of illegal drugs during a press conference at the NBI headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025. The drugs were intercepted by authorities at the Manila South Harbor inside a shipping container that was declared as boxes of vermicelli and custard. The 404.9515 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride, was shipped from Karachi, Pakistan and was consigned to a company named Red Shinting Consumer Goods Trading in Las Piñas City. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

P2.64B meth found in food shipment

By William B. Depasupil - February 7, 2025

The National Telecommunications Commission expects telcos to thrive even more in the post-pandemic era. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Senate approves Konektadong Pinoy bill

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 7, 2025

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January sets 'surprising' heat record – EU monitor

By Agence France-Presse - February 7, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the country’s first-ever Mobile Soil Laboratory. PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PHOTO

Open governance key to prosperity, stability – Marcos

By Catherine S. Valente - February 7, 2025

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Four killed in Mindanao plane crash

By Agence France-Presse - February 6, 2025

JUBILATION Lawmakers react after they voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives on Feb. 5, 2025. AFP PHOTO

Move draws cheers, jeers

By Aric John Sy Cua , Catherine S. Valente and Arlie O. Calalo - February 6, 2025

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P4B in USAid-funded education projects at risk

By Red Mendoza and Agence France-Presse - February 6, 2025

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Mercado vows reforms to cure PhilHealth 'ills'

By Catherine S. Valente - February 6, 2025

Philippine Army spokesman Col. Xerxes Trinidad. Photo from Philippine Army

WPS joint sail gets underway

By Francisco Tuyay - February 6, 2025

Senate

Senate approves DFA retirement benefits

By Javier Joe Ismael - February 6, 2025

Senator Bong Go. Contributed Photo

Better PhilHealth seen under Mercado

By Javier Joe Ismael - February 6, 2025

FULL MILITARY HONORS Members of the Philippine National Police provide full military honors on the late veteran lawmaker Edcel Lagman upon the arrival of his remains at the Bicol International Airport on Feb. 2, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAYOR KRISEL LAGMAN

House holds necrological service for Lagman

By Reina C. Tolentino - February 6, 2025

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MMDA eyes removal of EDSA Busway

By Adelfa Celestino - February 6, 2025

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Former US President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Donald Trump wears a “Trump” hat during the Official Pro-Am Tournament ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey, on August 10, 2023. Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

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Containers are seen at the port in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on February 5, 2025. Global equities have been hit by volatility this week after US President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT

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National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ambassador and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray receives flowers from children of NCCA personnel before she delivers her speech at the opening of National Arts Month in front of NCCA Building, Juan Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila, on Feb. 3, 2025. NCCA PHOTOS

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National Arts Month kicks off in Intramuros

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Continuing the mission of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. in education, the SM College Scholarship program has produced more than 4,000 graduates since its inception in 1993, focusing on key academic disciplines such as computer science, engineering, business, accounting and education. SM GROUP PHOTO

SM Foundation scholarship opens for AY 2025-26

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Searca to evaluate DA's rural devt program

By Leander C. Domingo

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Isabela's corn, soybean industry gets boost