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Supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte are set to gather on September 11, 2026, as she faces her scheduled arraignment for a grave threats case.

The Vice President is expected to appear before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court for the arraignment.

According to the group, Inday Sara Movement Philippines, the gathering aims solely to express support for the Vice President. They also assured that the activity will be conducted peacefully and will not violate any laws.

The Quezon City Prosecutor's Office has recommended dismissing the complaint filed by Atty. Manases ‘Mans’ Carpio against high-ranking officials over the disclosure of bank transaction records of his and his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte.

The respondents include House Justice Panel Chair Gerville Luistro, Representatives Leila de Lima, Antonio Tinio, Percival Cendaña, Chel Diokno, Renee Co, Joel Chua, and Terry Ridon. 

BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr., Insurance Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado, SEC Chairperson Francis Edralin Lim, and AMLC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura were also included as respondents.

The prosecutor’s office noted that the respondents carried out their official duties, including issuing and complying with subpoenas for the reports, as well as discussing these during impeachment proceedings. 

The complaint filed by Atty. Carpio is about the alleged violation of the Bank Secrecy Law, Data Privacy Act, and Anti-Money Laundering Act. 

Meanwhile, respondents welcomed the recommendation of the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office. 

“This is a welcome development, especially since this is merely a harassment suit meant to intimidate lawmakers who are just carrying out their duties,” Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima said

“With this, yung mga testigo na uupo na dinamay nila dito para harassin, para mapigilan yung kanilang mga sasabihin sa impeachment ay wala nang magiging hadlang. So naniniwala kami na lahat itong mga kaso na ibinabato ay para lamang mapigilan at para ma-harass ang mga testigo,” Rep. Joel Chua said

However, Carpio’s team stated that they may refile the complaint before the Ombudsman after reviewing the resolution.

With reports from Zarah Mendez

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed this morning that Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Pia Cayetano have left the country, following the airport photos showing the siblings’ departure last night.

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According to BI records, there is no hold departure order or any derogatory record against the two senators as of their departure date that would restrict them from traveling abroad.

The bureau stated that under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, specific details regarding their travel, including the itinerary, cannot be disclosed to the public.

When asked whether the Cayetano siblings notified the chamber or requested travel authority, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian clarified that senators are not required to give notice for personal trips.

“Kapag personal trips, hindi na kailangang mag-abiso ang mga senador,” he said

With reports from Jed Nerecina

Facilities at the Philippine National Police General Hospital are ready for the potential confinement of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez if the Sandiganbayan allows his transfer to the facility of the PNP.

In the photos shared by the PNP, it shows decent facilities, including a standard hospital bed, an oxygen tank, air condition, and a clean restroom.

According to the PNP, no special preparations were made for the former Speaker; they just made sure that the setup aligns to standard security, medical, and custodial requirements.

“Dito po sa atin sa PNP General Hospital, wala po dito yung executive suite; yung mga special rooms are ordinary rooms,” PCol. Allen Rae Co said

The PNP also remains in coordination with Cardinal Santos Medical Center to regularly monitor the health condition of Rep. Romualdez.

PCol. Co also stated that the PNP is open to having independent government doctors evaluate the lawmaker to ensure transparency and prevent any doubts regarding his medical assessment.

“To erase any doubts, any suspicion of special treatment, better po the more the merrier po sa amin iyan. We very much welcome additional doctors to assess the situation or the health status of our former speaker,” he said

Meanwhile, PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that PNPGH facilities and personnel are ready to provide proper medical care to Rep. Romualdez in accordance with the law.

With reports from Ryan Lacanlale

US President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to ‘New America’.

On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted an AI-generated video and stated that many people allegedly support changing the state’s name, adding that New America would be a better replacement.

He also posted a map of the United States featuring the state labeled as New America.

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Democratic officials in New Mexico opposed the proposal and accused Trump of trying to distract public attention from war in Iran and rising fuel costs.

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