Philippines Politics
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Leviste Donates Rice to Manila Amid VAT Policy Clash with Recto
Batangas Congressman Leandro Leviste donated 4,000 sacks of rice to Manila as his legislative push to lower VAT faces stiff opposition from Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
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Baste Duterte Named PDP-Laban Chief as ‘Plan B’ Speculation Mounts
Davao City Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte has assumed the presidency of PDP-Laban, a move analysts say signals a strategic contingency plan for the 2028 presidential race.
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Rep. Kiko Barzaga Surrenders Following Cyberlibel Warrant
Suspended lawmaker Kiko Barzaga has surrendered to authorities in Dasmariñas following a Makati court-issued warrant for eight counts of cyberlibel.
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada Complies With Sandiganbayan Rules
Following a six-day trip to Asia, Senator Jinggoy Estrada appeared at the Sandiganbayan to meet travel reporting requirements tied to his pending cases.