Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Impeached VP Duterte still ‘seriously considering’ running in 2028 polls
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she is still “seriously considering” running in the 2028 elections despite her impeachment at the House of Representatives.
However, Duterte said she will also still have to assess her odds of winning the race before actually taking part in it.
VP Duterte not keen on father leading defense team in impeachment trial
Will former President Rodrigo Duterte serve as his daughter’s lead defense should the impeachment trial against her begin?
Vice President Sara Duterte said she is inclined to tell her father not to stand as her lead legal counsel in her impeachment case considering the former president’s age.
VP Sara Duterte told: God save the Philippines from you, your family
If the Philippines needs saving, it should be from Vice President Sara Duterte and her family, Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña said on Friday.
Duterte uttered the words “God save the Philippines” during a press briefing on Friday in delivering her reaction to the House of Representatives’ move to impeach her.
Edsa busway won’t be removed, says Bautista
The Department of Transportation says the Edsa busway will not be removed, pointing out the agency is even eyeing its privatization for its improvement.
PCG zeroing in on waters off Zambales due to China’s Monster ship
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is zeroing in on the waters off Zambales due to the presence of the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “Monster ship” for a few months now.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, made this pronouncement on Friday, noting that the CCG 5901 is staying in waters off Zambales which is near the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.