Fifteen representatives from banking and insurance companies were ready to testify as House prosecutors pursued financial records in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Witnesses in the impeachment trial do not automatically receive immunity, but complying with a lawful subpoena may provide a defense against later criminal liability.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the strength of the Philippines-United States alliance, saying it has reached a new phase of higher cooperation and continues to serve as a pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Marcos Jr. left for Cambodia to push forward stronger trade relations, security cooperation, and regional leadership ahead of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured tighter Executive–Legislative coordination during the bicameral conference on the proposed 2026 national budget.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the vital role of the civil service, urging government workers to embrace reforms for 21st-century challenges.