Here are the latest news updates this week in the Philippines.
Key Points
- State of Calamity Declared: Due to the consecutive onslaught of Typhoons Luis and Maymay alongside the southwest monsoon (Habagat), several areas in the Philippines have been placed under a State of Calamity.
- Agricultural Damage: Losses and damages in the agricultural sector caused by the southwest monsoon and Typhoons Luis and Maymay have climbed to 689.66 million pesos.
- 2028 Political Polls: In OCTA Research's hypothetical 2028 presidential and vice-presidential tandem match-up, the pairing of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Senator Raffy Tulfo goes head-to-head against Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos.
- VP Duterte Impeachment Trial: The Impeachment Court trying Vice President Sara Duterte discussed the Article of Impeachment this week concerning the alleged misuse or misappropriation of confidential funds within the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education.
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