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JUST IN: PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr has been appointed as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police replacing relieved PGen. Nicolas Torre III.

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JUST IN: Malacañang confirms that Police General Nicolas Torre III has been relieved as chief of the Philippine National Police effective immediately. Details to follow.

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Nagpang-abot ang 2 barko ng China matapos na subukan ng mga itong itaboy ang mga sasakyang pandagat ng Pilipinas sa Bajo de Masinloc kamakailan. Hinabol ng Chinese Coast Guard ang BRP Suluan ng PCG, ngunit nang haharangin na nito ang sasakyan ng Pilipinas ay tumama naman ito sa isang warship ng Chinese Navy.

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The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) management announced a free ride for National ID holders this month of August.

To avail, commuters may present their national ID to security personnel of MRT-3 stations. Aside from the physical card, a printed copy or the digital copy of the national ID is accepted.

The free ride can be availed every Wednesday - August 6, 13, 20 and 27 - from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

According to the rail management, the free ride or ‘libreng sakay’ was in response to the request of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to promote the use and benefits of the national ID

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Voting 19-4 and one abstention, the Senate approved the motion of Senator Rodante Marcoleta as amended by Senator Joel Villanueva, adhering to the decision of the Supreme Court declaring the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte 'unconstitutional'.

Also, the majority of the senators voted ‘yes’ to archive the articles of impeachment.

YES Votes

Alan Peter Cayetano

Pia Cayetano

JV Ejercito

Francis Escudero

Jinggoy Estrada

Win Gatchalian

Ronald dela Rosa

Bong Go

Loren Legarda

Lito Lapid

Rodante Marcoleta

Robin Padilla

Imee Marcos

Joel Villanueva

Erwin Tulfo

Raffy Tulfo

Mark Villar

Migz Zubiri

Camille Villar

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NO Votes

Tito Sotto

Risa Hontiveros

Kiko Pangilinan

Bam Aquino

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Abstain

Panfilo Lacson