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Your questions on the latest impeachment developments answered here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/frequently-asked-questions-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/ @here
How about the outgoing governor? Is she present? Has she given her speech?
The outgoing governor was not present @Eriberto T. . We saw a title card for her but she is not here.
Carla Abellana called out PrimeWater after the company issued a statement explaining her water bill and claiming site visits and daily deliveries. The actress denied these claims.
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The controversy has revived public scrutiny of PrimeWater, a Villar-owned company long criticized for poor service. For the most comprehensive take on this issue and its deeper political ties, read Rapplerβs stories on PrimeWater.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/la-union-water-people-network-reaction-court-protection-order-primewater/
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/primewater-camarines-norte-evaded-accountability/
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/lwua-investigation-primewater-luzon-rust-taste-sandy-water/
Hi! Here are the details of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto's statements about his opponents' tax problems:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/vico-sotto-says-wont-run-2028-elections-tells-opponents-pay-billions-taxes/
Why? Is it hard to admit defeat? π’
So, the Villars are not only buying water but also...? π€
Why? Is it hard to admit defeat? π’
While Garcia has yet to issue a statement on the matter, it is well-known here in Cebu that both Baricuatro and Garcia have been at odds with each other, both often resorting to Facebook posts to throw βshadeβ against the other. π€
LOOK: The DILG reminds Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte of his duties as acting mayor of the city, since his father, mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte, is still detained at the ICC in The Hague.
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The Comelec and DILG both confirmed earlier today that the Vice Mayor is automatically the acting mayor of Davao City. Mayor-elect Duterte has not been able to take his oath from abroad. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/baste-duterte-automatically-acting-davao-mayor-father-still-unable-take-oath/
Did you know? The House website shows you the sum of bills and resolutions that each lawmaker filed. Often, the number includes ceremonial resolutions, like when Congress congratulates individuals, or offers condolences to families of the deceased. Over a thousand of them were filed in the 19th Congress. Understand the context behind the numbers in @Dwight de Leon - Rappler's explainer @here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/context-nuances-how-many-bills-resolutions-filed-congressman/
Is it a battle between political dynasties just like Marcos vs. Duterte?
This is an excellent reminder.
Thanks to Dwight and Rappler for this highly informative and fair article. ποΈ
I hope Pag presscon ni Great pretender intelligent SP cheese katulad ng conversation Pag presscon ni pres spokesperson Castro at reporter ni Duterte, un mababara un panlilinlang hindi un hahayaan natin xang makalinlang. Like comment sen Lacson, na magmotion sila ng dismiss then sila rin magjudge dismiss which is awkward π
The Makabayan bloc in the 20th Congress had filed House Bill 209, which aims to ban political dynasties. Will Rappler write on this and post a downloadable copy of the said bill?
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Hello everyone! Sharing with you this piece where Rappler staff annotate the full Articles of Impeachment drawn up by the House of Representatives against Vice President Sara Duterte. You can read here important context, analyses, insights, and never-been-published information to help you better understand this legal document.
This is the first in a series of in-depth reports by the Rappler team examining the key issues surrounding the impeachment trial, so watch out for more!
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/full-articles-impeachment-sara-duterte-annotated-comments/