Windows26: Carpio: Special session possible for GAA, VP trial

February 10, 2025

Hi, reader! We're covering a potential military deal between the Philippines and New Zealand, warnings against PH-based romance scams, and Carpio's take on a possible special Senate session for Duterte's trial.

Carpio: Special session possible for GAA, VP trial

The Senate can still convene and proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte if it has the "will" to do so, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday.

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Australian police warn vs PH-based 'love' scams

Is it really love? Maybe not. Philippine and Australian officials are warning against romance scammers online this Valentine's season.

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PH, New Zealand eye military deal soon amid China concerns

Officials said the Philippines and New Zealand are expected to conclude a visiting forces agreement within the year as the former continues to shore up support from more like-minded partners amid growing tensions between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.

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SMC poised to start construction of 2 new toll roads

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is slated to begin construction of the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEx) and Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) this first quarter, according to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).

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Expert reminds public: 20% of flu cases fatal

Influenza may just start with colds, coughs or fever, but an infectious disease expert has warned Filipinos not to play down the respiratory illness, especially in its peak season this month, as its many complications can actually kill a person.

It's still a long way to totally eradicate corruption in the trade of goods, which will need the involvement of many other agencies given the persistent smuggling problem due to the country's porous borders as an archipelago. But given its accomplishments in the past few years, the BOC may be finally shedding its dreary image as a hub of corruption. A very rare transformation in the process indeed.

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