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HOUSE TO ASK SUPREME COURT TO RECONSIDER IMPEACH RULING By Rio N. Araja and Ram Superable against Vice President Sara Duterte, THE House of Representatives will file a motion for reconsideration on the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling, which nullified its impeachment complaint
according to House spokesperson Princess Abante. In a statement on Sunday, Abante said that while the lower chamber respects the decision of the SC, it is “deeply con-
Pinoys want VP Sara to face trial—OCTA NEWS / A4
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cerned” with the development, echoing the position of other lawmakers and legal experts. “The House, after careful study, will file a motion for reconsideration because the decision—which declares the
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Articles of Impeachment sent to the Senate to be barred or unconstitutional—is anchored on factual premises or findings that are erroneous and contrary to the official record of the House,” Next page
PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS JR.’S
4TH SONA
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS SECTIONS C & D
SONA to focus on gains, legacy PBBM to highlight social protection agenda for people in need
SONA READY. The session hall of the House of Representatives is all ready for today’s State of the Nation Address
By Charles Dantes, Ram Superable and Alena Mae Flores
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RESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will focus on social welfare and protection projects that would uplift the lives of ordinary Filipinos during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today.
(SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Security measures have been put in place in and out of the venue, with about 20,000 policemen mobilized to ensure peace and order during the event. House of Representatives, Manny Palmero, Norman Araga.
Odds are Romualdez, Escudero to retain posts
His fourth SONA will report accom- promote and endorse,” Mr. Marcos said. plishments in the past three years, as “Hopefully these will continue after well as legacy projects for the latter my term,” he added. half of his term. Today’s address comes after a series “We will talk about the programs that of typhoons battered several parts of we have initiated and will continue to Next page
By Rio N. Araja and Ram Superable SUPPORT for the speakership bid of reelected Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has grown even stronger with 293 lawmakers now backing his continued leadership of the chamber in the 20th Congress. At the Upper Chamber, as many as 16 senators have already signed a resolution
Security for SONA in place; QC sets liquor ban, suspends classes
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THANKSGIVING. Leyte Rep. Martin G. Romualdez and Ilocos Norte Rep.Sandro Marcos pose with Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula after a thanksgiving mass at the Manila Cathedral attended by lawmakers and guests to mark the convening of the 20th Congress today. Ver Noveno
By Vince Lopez
local government suspending classes at all levels in public schools and imSECURITY preparations for today’s plementing a liquor ban between 12:01 State of the Nation Address (SONA) a.m. and 6 p.m. “to mitigate any public are all in place, with the Quezon City disturbance caused by intoxication.” Next page
Central Luzon bore brunt of storms—NDRRMC
PNP chief Nicolas Torre
Torre raises over P20m in walkover match
By Rex Espiritu and Rio N. Araja
SWAMPED. Floodwaters are still high in some areas in Tanza, Navotas, with
residents having to board boats just to go out and return to their residences. A ship-inspired food park is seen in the background symbolizing fishing — the main source of livelihood in Navotas City. Norman Cruz
CENTRAL Luzon, comprising seven provinces, has been the hardest-hit region following the recent onslaught of typhoons and monsoon rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Sunday. According to the NDRRMC, nearly 2.5 million individuals—or close to 750,000 families—in Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales were affected by recent weather disturbances. Of this number, 13,801 families (47,061 individuals) are currently housed in 527 evacuation centers, while another
Biado wins 2nd world pool title By Peter Atencio
World Pool Championship title in a thrilling 15-13 victory over defendTHE Philippines’ Carlo Biado once ing champion Fedor Gorst of the again etched his name in the annals United States at the Green Halls in Next page of pool history, securing his second
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TWO-TIME WINNER. The
Philippines’ Carlo Biado holds his championship trophy. (matchroompool. com)
By Vince Lopez, Cherrie Anne was no-show Sunday morning at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum for the bout Villahermosa THE supposed “battle of the ages” between Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Sebas Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s did not push through but nevertheless raised over P20 million worth of cash assis assistance and relief items for the people affected by the confluence of the tropical storms and the southwest monsoon of habagat. Torre himself made the announcement after he was declared the “winner by default” as Duterte
that went viral despite short notice. “Many people paid. We raised about P350,000 at the gates, so we have to show up and give the people what they expect,” Torre told reporters. “We also have two tons of rice and canned goods amounting to P4.2 million. Thank you for your support,” he added. Torre also thanked his supporters and for helping PNP raise funds for charity. The PNP chief said the proceeds and donations will be turned over to the Next page