Windows26: Duterte expected as Senate drug war probe begins

October 28, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering Rodrigo Duterte's Senate appearance on the drug war probe, potential charges against VP Sara Duterte over DepEd funds, and the rising death toll from #KristinePH.

Duterte expected as Senate drug war probe begins

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's past rhetoric encouraging the killing of drug suspects and so-called "ninja cops" casts a long shadow over his expected Senate appearance today, which could be the first time he faces questions on the violent tactics used in his administration's drug war.

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VP Duterte may face raps over DepEd funds

Vice President Sara Duterte and other ex-officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) could face plunder charges unless they are able to explain and account for how P112.5 million in confidential funds allocated to the agency was spent during the former education secretary's tenure.

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Kristine death toll at 90; Leon east of Luzon

Deaths from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) have risen to 90, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday. It added the number of fatalities is expected to increase as at least 30 people are still missing.

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Storm floods spill over as stage for aid-bearing pols

In the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami), social media not only brimmed with sob stories and grim images of the calamity but also went abuzz with posts about politicians bearing aid—inspiring awe in some, cynicism in others.

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Drug war bombshells show one thing: 'Duterte didn't care for human life

Justice seems elusive for thousands of victims, killed in cold blood, of Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs in Davao City and the rest of the Philippines, where his "model" had been replicated as soon as he got elected to Malacañang.

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EDITORIAL: PhilHealth's fault

PhilHealth is tasked to safeguard the integrity of health funds and make sure that these are used for health-care services, especially for the poor. Had PhilHealth used these funds to expand its services to benefit the sick and the needy, then there would be nothing to transfer and be used for other purposes. Unless PhilHealth explains why it failed to use the subsidy, the blame for this fund transfer controversy falls squarely on itself.

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