Windows26: Duterte allies ask SC: Stop VP impeachment trial

February 19, 2025

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering Pope Francis' hospitalization for double pneumonia, along with Duterte allies petitioning the Supreme Court to halt the VP impeachment trial.

Duterte allies ask SC: Stop VP impeachment trial

A group of lawyers from Mindanao, officials of Davao City and other supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte petitioned the Supreme Court on Tuesday to stop the Senate from proceeding with her impeachment trial, arguing that it was based on a "defective" complaint.

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Pimentel to Escudero: Senate's duty to start trial 'without any delay'

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has asked Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero to immediately convene the Senate impeachment court, reiterating that it is the chamber's constitutional mandate to hear, "without any delay," the House-endorsed complaint seeking to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office.

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Chinese PLA Navy chopper gets as close as 3 meters to BFAR plane

A Chinese military helicopter came as close as three meters above this Philippine fisheries bureau plane which was conducting a maritime patrol of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday morning.

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Hospitalized Pope Francis has double pneumonia – Vatican

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old was in "good spirits."

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Trump bashes Zelensky, 'confident' on Ukraine deal

President Donald Trump sniped at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday and effectively blamed him for Moscow's invasion — even as he said he was more confident of a deal to end the war after US-Russia talks.

Cybercriminals exploit not only the system itself but the "weakness" of individuals who are spending more time online as they carry out everyday activities in the digital world, whether it be for shopping, paying bills, catching up with friends, or working from home.

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