Windows26: Weekend Roundup: Sara quits Cabinet, PH vessels rammed at Ayungin, and more

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Vice President Sara Duterte headlines this week's roundup after resigning from her post at the Department of Education. We're also featuring the latest tensions in the West Philippine Sea and Leni Robredo's plans for 2025.

This is your Weekend Roundup, your weekly fix for everything you need to catch up.

BATTLE LINES DRAWN

Sara quits Cabinet

Vice President Sara Duterte ended months of speculation about her place in the Marcos administration by quitting as education secretary and vice chair of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).

Duterte's move to vacate her Cabinet post was the latest development in the breakdown of her alliance with Marcos. It came a week after she said that UniTeam, which propelled her and Marcos to victory in the 2022 elections, no longer existed as they were no longer candidates running for public office.

For some Mindanao-based allies, Duterte's decision to leave the Marcos Cabinet could lead to a clearer alignment of political forces in the country. "[It was a] sad but necessary, wise move before the political vultures pull her down," a Davao City councilor said.

Meanwhile, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said her resignation from the Department of Education was a welcome development. The group described Duterte's exit from the agency as "one thorn less in the side of the teachers and the education sector."

LATEST CHINESE AGGRESSION

PH vessels rammed

Chinese ships rammed and towed Philippine vessels on a rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, causing damage and endangering the lives of Filipino sailors, Philippine officials said. For comprehensive coverage, in-depth analysis, and the latest updates on the West Philippine Sea issue, visit our special site here.

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INQFOCUS

Hemorrhagic stroke?

"Feeling okay does not mean you're okay. Feeling good does not mean we're good. Listen to your body." This was seasoned broadcaster Arnold Clavio's advice to the public following a recent health scare that almost cost his life. Clavio narrated that he suffered from numbness in the right arm and leg while he was driving home. Learn more about hemorrhagic stroke here.

ON MY RADAR

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WATCH: Meet Metro Manila's traffic counters

Did you know that there are Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel who are tasked to count vehicles on major roads manually? Learn more about their essential work in this video.

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June 22, 2024

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