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Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Poa and Panelo, Alex Eala | The wRap | September 30, 2026 Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Supreme Court junks petitions vs adjusted impeachment voting threshold - Why was there a misunderstanding between Michael Poa and Paolo Panelo? - The Gracioso affidavit: Ex-cop claims he delivered millions to Sara Duterte - Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election - Chasing her 'best version,' Alex Eala reaches Asian Games semis for sure medal rappler.com/video/daily-wrap…
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Chasing her 'best version,' Alex Eala reaches Asian Games semis for sure medal Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala advances to the semifinal of the 2026 Asian Games after beating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, on Wednesday, September 30. Full story: rappler.com/sports/asian-gam…
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Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges Americans to vote out US President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress. Full story: rappler.com/world/us-canada/…
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The Gracioso affidavit: Ex-cop claims he delivered millions to Sara Duterte Former police corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claims he delivered suitcases containing millions of pesos to Vice President Sara Duterte on different occasions. Full story: rappler.com/philippines/rodu…
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Why was there a misunderstanding between Michael Poa and Paolo Panelo? Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense lawyer Michael Poa and Duterte’s newly appointed spokesperson Paolo Panelo disagree over a remark about impeachment proceedings. Full story: rappler.com/newsbreak/inside…
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Supreme Court junks petitions vs adjusted impeachment voting threshold The Supreme Court dismisses the petitions questioning the Senate impeachment court’s ruling that adjusted the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment conviction. Full story: rappler.com/philippines/supr…
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[The wRap] SC junks petitions vs conviction voting threshold nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1vJpPNOgy…
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Transport group Starter Piston holds a second and final day of transport strikes in Biñan City, Laguna, on Wednesday, September 30. The group calls on the national government to repeal the oil deregulation law and remove the value-added tax and excise tax on petroleum products and basic necessities. Photos by Rhen Peñada/Rappler
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Cebu got hit twice in one breath last year, from earthquakes to storms. Yet we’re still asking the same question: Are we actually prepared? It’s time to have the conversation about what it takes to make Cebu truly liveable and resilient. Join us at the #MoveCebu roadshow this October. Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to the conversation. Know more details and register through the link in the comments section.
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