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Dwight

Jun 19 04:00 AM

Malacanang declares Monday, June 24, a special non-working day in Manila to mark its founding anniversary. @here

04:01 AM

Christa

Jun 19 07:00 AM

BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Sara Duterte quits President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, resigning as secretary of the Department of Education. @here

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Christa

Jun 19 07:09 AM

Watch VP Duterte's press conference LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/-Ouk89hdKuY

07:12 AM

Read our full story here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-resigns-department-education-secretary-june-2024/

07:13 AM

From Rappler's Malacañang reporter @Dwight de Leon: VP Sara Duterte's resignation from President Marcos' Cabinet is the final nail in the coffin of the political alliance that dominated the 2022 polls. Analysts have long said the "marriage of convenience" was over, but this move by Sara is the undeniable proof.

07:17 AM

From @Dwight: Since the start of the Marcos admin, there have been a number of key moments that fueled observations that there is a falling out within the UniTeam:

🔸 Sara missed out on the defense portfolio, which she had expressed interest in, when Marcos appointed her to lead the Department of Education (DepEd).

🔸 In 2023, Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Arroyo, a crucial broker of the UniTeam alliance, got demoted in the House. This did not sit well with Sara, who resigned from their party Lakas-CMD.

🔸 The Romualdez-led House denied Sara’s request for confidential funds for her offices in 2024.

🔸 Marcos once said that his administration was studying the possibility of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war.

🔸 Sara’s brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, called for Marcos’ resignation.

🔸 Rodrigo Duterte accused Marcos of drug addiction, but the latter dismissed his predecessor’s foul-mouthed attack as the side effect of his “fentanyl” use.

🔸 First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos admitted that she was not on good terms with the Vice President because the latter supposedly laughed when her father, during a rally they both attended, claimed that the President was under the influence of drugs.

🔸 Sara opposed the administration’s position on some key issues, particularly charter change and the revival of peace talks with communist rebels.

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Christa

Jun 19 07:23 AM

From Rappler's House of Representatives reporter @Kaycee Valmonte: ACT Teachers Representative France Castro said VP Sara Duterte's resignation from her post as education secretary is "long overdue."

"Sana ay mas maaga niya ito ginawa para makapaglagay ng isang kalihim... na galing talaga sa sektor ng edukasyon at alam ang kanyang ginagawa."

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Miss Go

Jun 19 07:24 AM

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07:26 AM

My take: VP Sara Duterte has to resign from her Cabinet posts to secure the family's hold on Davao City Hall in the next elections. The father is too old for a comeback, the brothers may not be able to win against potentially strong challengers. What's your take ?

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Christa

Jun 19 07:33 AM

Christa

From Rappler's House of Representatives reporter @Kaycee Valmonte: ACT Teachers Representative France Castro said VP Sara Duterte's resignation from her post as education secretary is "long overdue." "Sana ay mas maaga niya ito ginawa para makapaglagay ng isang kalihim... na galing talaga sa sektor ng edukasyon at alam ang kanyang ginagawa."

"Nasayang ang mahigit dalawang taon para ayusin agad ang education crisis sa bansa, benepisyo & sahod ng mga guro & education support personnel," Castro said.

The lawmaker added she hopes that the NTF-ELCAC will be abolished now that Duterte also stepped down as its vice chair.

07:34 AM

"The resignation of VP Duterte from the Marcos Jr. Cabinet also marks the open war between the former allies and the upcoming escalation of hostilities between the two camps," Castro said.

07:36 AM

Video from Rappler's OVP reporter @Bonz Magsambol: Vice President Sara Duterte says her resignation is not a sign of her “weakness,” but she didn’t give a reason for her exit from the Marcos cabinet. https://twitter.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1803330636897526061

Paul Lim

Jun 19 08:32 AM

Miss Go

My take: VP Sara Duterte has to resign from her Cabinet posts to secure the family's hold on Davao City Hall in the next elections. The father is too old for a comeback, the brothers may not be able to win against potentially strong challengers. What's your take ?

So it’s possible she will be campaigning for his brother against Nograles?

08:33 AM

I am also looking up at the angle on the coup ouster plot against the Marcoses as July 1 draws nearer.

08:34 AM

I have to agree with Cong Castro that this is indeed open warfare.

08:35 AM

I would also look at the moves within the AFP if there will be some loyalty checks we might be hearing.

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Changed Heart

Jun 19 01:24 PM

Paterno Esmaquel II

Zubiri's second Senate "exit" - if we look back at the time he was replaced by Koko Pimentel in 2011. I remember he was also "sadboi" at that time... https://www.rappler.com/nation/140834-pimentel-zubiri-reconciliation/

He deserves everything he gets as "sadboi" and whatever for having no balls and being SSS (Super Sip-Sip)

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June 20, 2024

Kaycee Valmonte

Jun 20 12:47 AM

Following her resignation from Marcos Jr’s cabinet, is VP Sara the next “opposition”? The Liberal Party rejects the idea @here

Party spokesperson Leila de Lima on Thursday, June 20, said she cannot be declared as the face of the opposition as she lacks a sense of accountability and transparency.

“Sa kanyang pagbibitiw, wala namang naganap na pag-ako sa responsibilidad, o pagbabago ng mga prinsipyo at paninindigan (After stepping down, she didn’t even own up to her responsibilities, or change any of her principles and stance.)”

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Glenda M. Gloria

Jun 20 12:48 AM

Which begs the question - who is the opposition then? The LP, if it wants to be one, should show some muscle in the runup to the 2025 polls

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Paul Lim

Jun 20 03:08 AM

so far there is no real opposition. The pronouncement of Harry Roque was meet with mixed to generally negative reaction.

03:10 AM

There are also several call from the DDS to make FVP Leni or Former Sen Bam as the next DEPED

03:10 AM

But there are also rumors it's Carl Balita

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03:12 AM

have you guys watched the interview of Christian Esguerra with sen De Lima?

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RufoJohn

Jun 20 12:36 PM

Sana tatakbo si VPLeni bilang Senador. Pero sige lang, siya ang bahala kung mag mayor siya sa Naga.

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June 24, 2024

Kaycee Valmonte

Jun 24 05:19 AM

@here House Speaker Martin Romualdez said he respects VP Sara Duterte's "personal decision" to resign from the Cabinet.

"We only wish the vice president nothing but the best and we wish her always the best of luck in all the endeavors and in her service to the Filipino people," Romualdez said in a press conference on Monday, June 24.

You can view the rest of his statement here: https://x.com/kayceevalmonte/status/1805093837402177605

05:20 AM

But what does the House Speaker think of VP Duterte being floated as the new face of the opposition? Well, Romualdez said he wants to hear it from Duterte herself.

"...I guess we'll have to just hear it from the VP if and when the time comes for her to make statements... on policies of the national government."

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June 25, 2024

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Miss Go

Jun 25 11:49 AM

Ito ang tinatawag na Bahala-na-si-Batman Governance:

Inialis sa dating siyudad ang 10 barangay, inilipat sa katabing siyudad, tapos kinalimutan na kailangan pala ng batas para magkaroon sila ng kalalagyang distrito.
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/why-embo-residents-cannot-vote-congressman-2025-polls/

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Dwight

Jul 01 04:42 AM

Malacanang declares Tuesday, July 2, a special non-working day in Pasig to mark the 451st Araw ng Pasig. @here

July 02, 2024

Christa

Jul 02 03:47 AM

@here BREAKING: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Senator Sonny Angara as secretary of the Department of Education, replacing Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Dwight

Jul 02 04:11 AM

Angara's appointment – effective later this month – leaves the Senate with one vacant seat. Comelec Chair George Garcia says unless the Senate calls for a special election, that seat will remain unfilled.

04:12 AM

Angara first won a Senate seat in 2013. He successfully ran for reelection in 2019. This means his seat expires in 2025. He will be term-limited next year, which means he has to wait another three years to run for senator.

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Christa

Jul 02 05:49 AM

Senator Sonny Angara has been appointed as secretary of the Department of Education, replacing Vice President Sara Duterte.

How can the DepEd do better under its new leader? Weigh in by sending your wishlist to the 🏫 education chat room. @here

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Dwight

Jul 02 07:23 AM

JUST IN: President Marcos approves the DBM's proposal of a P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. This National Expenditure Program will be subject to Congress' approval. @here

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July 08, 2024

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 08 02:57 AM

@here JUST IN. Senator Nancy Binay files an ethics complaint against Senator Alan Peter Cayetano following a heated exchange during a Senate hearing last week. In that hearing, Cayetano called Binay crazy and "Marites."

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 08 03:04 AM

Context https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/alan-peter-cayetano-hearing-new-senate-office-turns-personal-binay-walks-out/

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Dwight

Jul 08 06:08 AM

Heads up to residents of Bulacan! August 15, a Thursday, has been declared by Malacanang a special non-working day to mark its founding anniversary. @here

06:08 AM

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Dwight

Jul 08 06:29 AM

JUST IN: Comelec launches probe into suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's candidacy in 2022.

06:29 AM

JUST IN: Comelec launches probe into suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's candidacy in 2022. @here

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July 10, 2024

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 01:10 AM

We’re covering the Senate hearing on illegal POGOs and embattled Bamban, Mayor Alice Guo. Hearing starts at 10 am. We’re also streaming it so stick with us :)

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01:11 AM

@here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 01:18 AM

Bonz Magsambol

We’re covering the Senate hearing on illegal POGOs and embattled Bamban, Mayor Alice Guo. Hearing starts at 10 am. We’re also streaming it so stick with us :)

Thanks. I have to buy popcorn and my favorite drink now. 🙂

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 01:22 AM

Eriberto T.

Thanks. I have to buy popcorn and my favorite drink now. 🙂

Get them ready! It will be a long and busy day at the Senate now, @Eriberto T. After this, the Senate will also continue its probe into their new home in Taguig. 🍿

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 01:25 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Get them ready! It will be a long and busy day at the Senate now, @Eriberto T. After this, the Senate will also continue its probe into their new home in Taguig. 🍿

Roger that. 😊

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 01:31 AM

In a radio interview this morning, Guo's lawyer Stephen David says the mayor will again skip the hearing today.

01:32 AM

Yesterday, Senate President Chiz Esudero said that they are ready to issue an arrest order in case Guo snubs the inquiry today. @here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 01:37 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Yesterday, Senate President Chiz Esudero said that they are ready to issue an arrest order in case Guo snubs the inquiry today. @here

Wow, fast-acting with an arrest order for Mayor Guo! What happened to the bribes from those behind the POGOs? (Reference: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-maisug-rallies-pogos-are-they-connected/.) Have they become ineffective, or are they just below the right amount? 🤔

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Russell Ku

Jul 10 02:03 AM

Welcome, @Frankie Araneta, @Rhoda, and @Carol to the PH politics chat room. What are you expecting from today's hearing?

02:03 AM

You can also watch our livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8oeGM_UN9c

02:08 AM

Rappler is now live from the Senate. Watch our livestream here ^ @here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 02:11 AM

Russell Ku

Welcome, @Frankie Araneta, @Rhoda, and @Carol to the PH politics chat room. What are you expecting from today's hearing?

I hope that Mayor Guo will attend.

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 02:15 AM

"Who are enabling her? Are there protectors?" These are the questions that the Senate inquiry seek to address today, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. @here

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02:15 AM

Mayor Alice Guo is a no-show here at the Senate. She snubbed two consecutive hearings of the Senate already.

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 02:16 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Mayor Alice Guo is a no-show here at the Senate. She snubbed two consecutive hearings of the Senate already.

Matigas talaga gaya kay PAQ.

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 02:31 AM

Dismayado si Sen. Gatchalian kasi hindi nag-attend yong ibang resource speakers. Wala daw silang respeto sa Senado. Sign of guilt daw.

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 02:40 AM

Senator Gatchalian moves to cite in contempt the resource persons who are not present today. Guo family is among those. @here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 02:44 AM

Senator Jinggoy moves to issue a warrant of arrest for Mayor Guo.

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 02:51 AM

Senate panel holds in contempt the ff:

Alice Guo

Nancy Gamo

Dennis Cunanan

Wen Yi Lin

Seimen Leal Guo

Zhiang Guo

Sheila Leal Guo

Wesley Leal Guo

Cruz Pujante Mendoza

Senator Jinggoy is asking if diretso na ba sa arrest order, 1 min suspension ongoing, they're discussing procedure @here

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Dwight

Jul 10 03:11 AM

President Marcos on First Lady Liza Marcos' viral photo with Kris Aquino's sons Josh and Bimby: "Nangailangan si... I think it was Kris Aquino who needed some assistance for something." @here

03:11 AM

Marcos: I think it was just to help them for their travel arrangements. So, tumulong si First Lady at ‘yun lang. Sabi lang magpapasalamat sila. And so --- I think it was a very fine gesture on the part of the Aquino family.

03:11 AM

Marcos: I think it was --- it sort of I suppose put a little more --- how do you say --- personal, a human interaction between our families. Well, we've always been okay. We just don't agree politically.

03:11 AM

Marcos: But what the reports did not say is that Liza is their aunt. Dahil ang kanyang auntie ay napangasawa si Don Pepe, the eldest brother of Cory. So, they are related.

Russell Ku

Jul 10 03:13 AM

Read @Bonz Magsambol on the Senate's contempt order here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/senate-cites-contempt-bamban-tarlac-mayor-alice-guo-july-10-2024/

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 03:42 AM

BREAKING. Pagcor Chairman Alejandro Tengco says it was former cabinet secretary Harry Roque who tried to lobby for illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators. @here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 03:43 AM

Bonz Magsambol

BREAKING. Pagcor Chairman Alejandro Tengco says it was former cabinet secretary Harry Roque who tried to lobby for illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators. @here

Ayan, buking na si H Roque!

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Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 04:13 AM

Hontiveros says Harry Roque is invited to attend the next hearing. @here

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 05:44 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Hontiveros says Harry Roque is invited to attend the next hearing. @here

What are the chances that he will attend or not? Bonz, you can make a survey here. As for me, I bet that he will NOT come. Then he will go on hiding like PAQ and Bantag.

Russell Ku

Jul 10 05:47 AM

Here's the full story on the Pagcor chair Tengco saying that Harry Roque is the ex-Cabinet secretary who tried to lobby for illegal POGOs. @here https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-pagcor-confirms-harry-roque-legal-head-raided-porac-pampanga-pogo/

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Eriberto T.

Jul 10 05:54 AM

Russell Ku

Here's the full story on the Pagcor chair Tengco saying that Harry Roque is the ex-Cabinet secretary who tried to lobby for illegal POGOs. @here https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-pagcor-confirms-harry-roque-legal-head-raided-porac-pampanga-pogo/

Bistado kana Harry Roque. 😠

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 10 06:35 AM

@here https://x.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1810925391454032094

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06:35 AM

NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Alice Guo certainly LIED when she said she was home-schooled by Teacher Rubilyn. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian shows that Guo attended Grace Christian High School, from grades 1 to 3. The same school the Senator attended

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July 11, 2024

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 11 05:18 AM

Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend President Bongbong Marcos’ 3rd SONA on July 22. This will be the first time that she’s skipping the President’s address. She attended the past two addresses. https://x.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1811268078187036806 @here

Kaycee Valmonte

Jul 11 05:21 AM

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said they have yet to receive official communication from the Office of the Vice President regarding her SONA attendance. The lower chamber is in charge of organizing the event.

Paul Lim

Jul 11 05:31 AM

When she appointed herself as designated survivor, may alam ba sya na mangyayari during the SONA?

Bonz Magsambol

Jul 11 06:00 AM

In US politics, a designated survivor – who’s usually appointed from the members of the administration’s Cabinet – is someone required to sit out of the President’s address, and must position in a different location to ensure a continuity of power should a calamity strike. The Philippines doesn’t have a law on a designated survivor.

06:00 AM

She made the comment amid undying rumors of an ouster plot against the President. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that it was former president Rodrigo Duterte who was behind the alleged plot.....

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Eriberto T.

Jul 11 08:25 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend President Bongbong Marcos’ 3rd SONA on July 22. This will be the first time that she’s skipping the President’s address. She attended the past two addresses. https://x.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1811268078187036806 @here

A self-designated survivor: she survived less the confidential funds that she asked for.

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Eriberto T.

Jul 11 08:31 AM

Bonz Magsambol

In US politics, a designated survivor – who’s usually appointed from the members of the administration’s Cabinet – is someone required to sit out of the President’s address, and must position in a different location to ensure a continuity of power should a calamity strike. The Philippines doesn’t have a law on a designated survivor.

She wanted to be absent so that she would be far away and safe when the ouster plot happened. ☺️

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igiw

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Patrick Lubenia

Jul 12 10:56 AM

Bonz Magsambol

Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend President Bongbong Marcos’ 3rd SONA on July 22. This will be the first time that she’s skipping the President’s address. She attended the past two addresses. https://x.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1811268078187036806 @here

Nag-iingay na naman si Sara as always for the soundbytes dahil wala syang substantial na masabi to be relevant

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July 13, 2024

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Bonz Magsambol

Today, 12 hours ago

@here https://x.com/bnzmagsambol/status/1811924066665890188

BREAKING. Senate issues arrest order against embattled Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac.

Russell Ku

Today, 12 hours ago

BREAKING. The Senate issues an arrest order against embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo on Saturday, July 13.

Story to follow on rplr.co/philippines. @here

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