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Targeting majority? Marcos says cases vs. senators result of flood control probe

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. denied Friday allegations that the administration is targeting the 13-man Senate majority bloc, saying the legal cases filed against some of them were part of the results of the flood control investigation. In an interview in Japan, Marcos pointed out that the investigations involving some lawmakers began even before the…
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Taiwan Coast Guard’s large ship with hospital shown to Asian journalists

Published May 29, 2026 11:17pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. For the first time, the Taiwan Coast Guard showed Asian journalists one of their biggest ships, the CG5002, also known as Hsinchu. In Jun Veneracion’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, the…
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Alan Cayetano: Some majority senators have option to present evidence of threats

Senate President Allan Peter Cayetano on Friday said that some members of the majority have the option to release evidence of threats they received from the administration to force them to defect to the minority to form a new majority and leadership. According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on “24 Oras,” Cayetano accused Malacañang of threatening…
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No winners of major lotto draws on Friday, May 29, 2026

Published May 29, 2026 10:18pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered on Friday, May 29, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. No bettor chose the winning combination of 47-21-43-20-05-37…
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NBI to subpoena Bato dela Rosa’s wife

Published May 29, 2026 6:00pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will issue a subpoena to Nancy Dela Rosa, the wife of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, and other individuals who were last with him before he…
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Ping Lacson suggests asking courts to allow senators to attend impeachment trial if detained

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday suggested that the Senate impeachment tribunal ask the Sandiganbayan or other courts to allow senator-judges who are facing complaints or charges to physically participate in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should they be arrested and detained. Lacson said this would remain in compliance with the Rules of…
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Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan posts P90K bail for graft charge

Published May 29, 2026 6:25pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has posted a P90,000 bail before the Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday to secure temporary freedom amid a pending graft charge filed against him, Sandiganbayan Presiding…
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Marcos back in PH after ‘productive’ Japan state visit

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has returned to Manila following a four-day state visit to Japan, which he described as “very constructive and highly productive.” The plane carrying the President, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the entire delegation landed at 6:19 p.m. Prior to leaving Japan, Marcos held a Kapihan session with the media where…
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Kin of missing sabungeros file obstruction of justice vs. Atong Ang’s lawyer

Published May 29, 2026 6:42pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Families of missing sabungeros or cockfight enthusiasts filed Friday an obstruction of justice complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the lawyer of businessman Atong Ang for allegedly offering cash to…
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House prosecution panel says it has 25 witnesses for VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Published May 29, 2026 6:16pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The lead prosecutor for the House impeachment prosecution panel today revealed that they have listed 25 witnesses who may be presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Batangas 2nd…
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Senate probe on flood control scam to resume on June 4 —Alan Cayetano

By LYJAH TIFFANY BONZO, GMA News Published May 29, 2026 5:32pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said that Senator Rodante Marcoleta is tasked on Monday, June 1, to issue the notices to continue the Senate Blue Ribbon…
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Cold storage facilities eyed for Filipino fishers in West Philippine Sea — AFP

Published May 29, 2026 4:28pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday the government is looking into establishing cold storage facilities for Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “We really go to these…
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Jinggoy Estrada to post bail on graft charges

Published May 29, 2026 3:58pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Jinggoy Estrada is set to post bail after the Sandiganbayan issued an arrest warrant against him in relation to the graft charges he is facing over alleged kickbacks in the flood…
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BOC files complaint vs. firm over 36,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes

Published May 29, 2026 3:09pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Friday filed a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against a registered freight forwarder over the abandonment of around 36,000 balikbayan boxes. According to the Bureau…
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DOJ subpoenas media amid probe into Senate shooting incident

Published May 29, 2026 2:31pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to interview members of the media amid its investigation into the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13, an official of the department…
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