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DOJ files grave threats case vs VP SaraThe Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal complaint for alleged grave ...
11/08/2026

DOJ files grave threats case vs VP Sara

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal complaint for alleged grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte.

This was confirmed by DOJ spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez in a media interview following the filing of the case before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The case stemmed from the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) investigation into the threats allegedly made by Duterte against President Bongbong Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker and current Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez during a November 2024 virtual press conference.

The NBI initially recommended suing Duterte for grave threats and inciting to sedition, but Martinez said the DOJ junked the latter complaint.

“It was dismissed for the sole reason that the panel of prosecutors did not find prima facie evidence,” he explained, adding, “mataas kasi na quantum of proof ‘yan.”

“Nakita nila na there’s not enough evidence for us to file this in court,” he said.

Martinez also clarified the case is separate from the complaint Duterte is facing in her ongoing impeachment trial before the Senate impeachment court.

Duterte is battling four Articles of Impeachment, which accuse her of the following:

Article I: Alleged misuse and misappropriation of confidential funds
Article II: Alleged unexplained wealth and non-disclosure of assets
Article III: Alleged bribery and procurement irregularities in the Department of Education
Article IV: Alleged assassination plot and grave threats directed at Marcos et al., and inciting to sedition

“These are two distinct, separate proceedings,” Martinez said.

11/08/2026

“WHAT IS SPECULATIVE ABOUT SUPERMAN? HE CAN FLY ANYWHERE IN ONE DAY”

WATCH: Prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan and defense counsel Atty. Kristine Ferrer clashed over the former’s “Superman” remarks during Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026.

The exchange occurred during Kapunan’s direct examination of prosecution witness Xylene May del Campo, supervising auditor of the Commission on Audit – Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), regarding the Department of Education’s (DepEd) alleged submission of acknowledgement receipts (AR) for the utilization of its confidential funds (CF).

Kapunan highlighted DepEd’s numerous ARs which were allegedly dated on the same exact day across multiple locations, questioning how a single special disbursing officer (SDO) could have made the payments personally.

Del Campo is testifying on Article I of the Articles of Impeachment, which centers on Duterte’s alleged misuse and misappropriation of ₱612.5 million in CF under the OVP and the Department of Education (DepEd).

VIDEO: Senate of the Philippines

11/08/2026

COA official confirms issuance of Notice of Disallowance vs. OVP over use of P73.287M

WATCH: Prosecution witness Xylene May del Campo, supervising auditor of the Commission on Audit – Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), confirmed the issuance of a Notice of Disallowance (ND) against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over the utilization of its ₱73,287,000 in confidential funds (CF).

The confirmation was made during prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan’s direct examination of del Campo on Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Under COA rules, an ND is an official disapproval of a transaction deemed irregular, unnecessary, excessive, extravagant, or illegal, requiring the held-liable individuals to return the funds to the National Treasury.

At one point, Kapunan asked del Campo to identify the persons allegedly liable for the transactions.

In response, the COA official pointed to Duterte as head of agency, special disbursing officer (SDO) Gina Acosta and chief accountant Julieta Villadelrey.

Del Campo is testifying on Article I of the Articles of Impeachment, which centers on Duterte’s alleged misuse and misappropriation of ₱612.5 million in CF under the OVP and the Department of Education (DepEd).

VIDEO: Senate of the Philippines

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the “sea of trash” obstructed the flow of floodwaters and stressed that governme...
11/08/2026

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the “sea of trash” obstructed the flow of floodwaters and stressed that government clearing efforts would have limited impact without public cooperation.

Castro called on barangay officials to enforce penalties against illegal dumping and use closed-circuit television cameras to identify violators.

The government continues to clear and dredge flood-prone waterways amid the southwest monsoon and recent tropical cyclones. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also pushed for a waste-to-energy program to reduce garbage reaching waterways.

11/08/2026

“NAPAKADAMING CHRISTMAS PARTIES”

WATCH: Prosecution witness Xylene May del Campo, supervising auditor of the Commission on Audit – Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), confirmed the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) alleged submission of a list of 105 activities as proof of success in its information gathering to support the payment of rewards allegedly sourced from its confidential funds (CF).

The confirmation was made during prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan’s direct examination of del Campo on Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Some of the activities indicated in the list included the holding of an appreciation night, Christmas activities, tree planting, and medical mission, among others.

Del Campo is testifying on Article I of the Articles of Impeachment which centers on Duterte’s alleged misuse and misappropriation of ₱612.5 million in CF under the OVP and the Department of Education (DepEd).

VIDEO: Senate of the Philippines

11/08/2026

“TINANONG MO BA KUNG SINO AT KUNG RELATED SILA SA PRESIDING OFFICER NATIN?”

WATCH: Prosecution witness Xylene May del Campo, supervising auditor of the Commission on Audit – Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), confirmed selected samples of acknowledgement receipts (AR) allegedly submitted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to the agency as proof of the disbursement of its confidential funds (CF).

The confirmation was made during prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan’s direct examination of del Campo on Day 14 of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Some of the alleged recipients and the corresponding amounts of the OVP’s CF presented by Kapunan were:

Pia Piatos-Lim - P140,000
Ralph Josh Bacon - P150,000
Anne Ongpauco - P50,000
Heart Santiago - P250,000
Feonna Villegas - P500,000
Beth Revilla - P50,000
Clarisse Hontiveros - P500,000
Jose Diokno Jr. - P120,000
Diane Maple Lapid - P150,000
John Lapid - P350,000

At one point, Kapunan cracked jokes about the recipients’ relation to some senator-judges and a public prosecutor due to their identical family names.

Del Campo is testifying on Article I of the Articles of Impeachment which centers on Duterte’s alleged misuse and misappropriation of her ₱612.5 million in CF under the OVP and Department of Education (DepEd).

VIDEO: Senate of the Philippines

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro presented the project’s development permit, Certificate of Registration and building ...
11/08/2026

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro presented the project’s development permit, Certificate of Registration and building permit. The development permit was issued in July 2023, while the building permit was issued in February 2024 and the registration for People’s Ville 1, 2 and 3 followed in June 2024.

The project in Calinan District is planned to have 7,200 condominium units across 72 buildings. Castro said more than 2,600 units have been completed, while four buildings with 400 units remain under construction.

People’s Ville is part of the administration’s Expanded 4PH Program, implemented through the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.

Tulfo said Dayag played a key role in disrupting a large-scale illegal drug distribution operation. Three members and th...
11/08/2026

Tulfo said Dayag played a key role in disrupting a large-scale illegal drug distribution operation. Three members and the commander of the 4th Marine Battalion Landing Team were also wounded in the encounter.

He renewed his support for the proposed Magna Carta of PDEA Officers and Personnel, which he said should provide greater protection for anti-drug operatives and their families.

Tulfo also offered condolences to Dayag’s family and paid tribute to his service.

Mercado replaces Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr., who resigned less than a month after his appointment, citing health reasons. A...
11/08/2026

Mercado replaces Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr., who resigned less than a month after his appointment, citing health reasons. A complaint against Pujalte was also reportedly elevated to the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged violations involving the procurement of anti-tuberculosis commodities.

Mercado previously led PhilHealth from February 2025. Ho, a former DOH official and COVID-19 public health communicator, succeeds him as PhilHealth chief after serving as chief health officer of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc.

11/08/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected a high-vacuum self-priming drainage trailer pump at Alido Bridge in Barangay Zapote, Las Piñas City, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the area.

Marcos also led the distribution of assistance to residents affected by flooding.

The government distributed food and non-food items, along with financial assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

Video courtesy: PTV

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