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In a privilege speech by Senator Panfilo Lacson, he named officials who allegedly received bribes, led by its outgoing chief, Nicanor Faeldon. Faeldon vehemently denied the accusations.
The case of Kian delos Santos – the 17-year-old shot dead by police in the government’s controversial drug war – continues to captivate the Filipino audience. Delos Santos tested negative for gunpowder, in a paraffin test at the Philippine National Police crime lab. It contradicts claims of the cops who killed him that the teen shot at them first.
Meanwhile, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista faces an impeachment complaint filed by 3 legislators, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio and former Negros Occidental Representative Jacinto Paras. Bautista has been accused by no less than his wife, Patricia, of allegedly failing to declare certain properties and assets in his State of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
Other updates include the latest medal haul by Filipino athletes in the Southeast Asian Games, the deadly Hong Kong typhoon, and more.
Here’s a roundup of the top stories.
Senator Panfilo Lacson alleges that outgoing Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon received a P100-million ‘welcome pasalubong’ when he assumed office.
This contradicts the narrative of the police, who claim slain 17-year-old Kian delos Santos fired at them during their raid.
The complaint, by known administration allies, is endorsed by representatives Harry Roque (Kabayan), Gwen Garcia (Cebu), and Abraham Tolentino (Cavite).
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority names 7 prospective bidders, including two Chinese firms once banned by the World Bank as well as the concessionaire of the award-winning Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Local media shows severe flooding had left cars underwater and people swimming in Macau’s city streets, with the territory’s mega-casinos running on back-up generators.
Beram blows past the field with a time of 20.84 seconds.
Netizens call for the ouster of PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson.
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