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Stay informed with Tony Velasquez on "The World Tonight," weeknights at 9 p.m. on ANC 24/7 and iWant, with delayed airing at 10:45 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel sa AllTV2 and Kapamilya Online Live.

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NOW ON ANC: Catch @_katrinadomingo's interviews with government officials and analysts on #ANCHeadstart.

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As the US and Iran carried out more strikes, world oil prices rose, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks.

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Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, called the China Coast Guard's obstruction of medical evacuation from Ayungin Shoal an "act of barbarism," stressing that the CCG endangered lives instead of ensuring maritime safety.

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Tropical depression #KiyapoPH slightly accelerates while over the Philippine Sea.

Meanwhile, Senator Panfilo Lacson flagged an alleged ghost infrastructure project and budget insertions by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano in Taguig. #ANCHeadlines

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‘SHE’S NEVER EVEN RAISED HER VOICE AT ME’

Defense panel spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa clarified that the rumors that Vice President Sara Duterte threw a laptop at him were untrue, saying that “she has never been violent.” #VPOnTrial

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On ANC’s “Headstart, defense panel spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa cited the principle of “presumption of innocence” in explaining why they opposed the subpoena for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records.

He added that the onus of providing proof for the accusations should lie with the prosecution and not their client. #VPOnTrial

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‘HINDI AKO NABATO NG LAPTOP’

Defense panel spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa shut down rumors of Vice President Sara Duterte throwing a laptop at him, insisting that she “has never been violent” and “what she is being portrayed as is actually not what she is.” #VPOnTrial

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Garnering millions of votes and getting popular trust and approval in surveys does not give Vice President Sara Duterte a free pass to commit a crime, the prosecution panel’s Atty. Amando Ligutan said on “Headstart.” #VPOnTrial

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Austria opened a new police station in Adolf Hitler's former house in the hope of deterring today's ascendant far-right extremists from making pilgrimages to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.

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Looking for a phone upgrade? 📲

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z8 series is perfect for those looking to boost their productivity and content creation skills.

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The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group warned against a new scam tactic called “quishing,” which uses fake QR codes to steal victims’ personal and financial information.

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The Senate impeachment court wrapped up its hearings on the grave threats complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Meanwhile, lead House prosecutor Gerville Luistro believes Senator-judge Robin Padilla’s call for the prosecution not to be “one-sided” is misplaced. #ANCHeadlines

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is looking forward to a “very positive” visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington in September.

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Presiding Officer Francis Escudero earlier suggested that both the prosecution and defense panels nominate new spokespersons who are not directly involved in the impeachment trial so that they would have a “freer hand.” #VPOnTrial

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President Donald Trump vowed to bomb Iranian civil infrastructure every time Tehran fires at ships in the Strait of Hormuz as he attended the return of four more US service members killed in the war.

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NBI Director Melvin Matibag says there is a person of interest within the Vice President Security Group.

"Sa aming na-narrow down, there are men in uniform who is in active service." #VPOnTrial | via Victoria Tulad, ABS-CBN News

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YAY OR NAY?

Pax Silica, the planned industrial hub in New Clark City, Tarlac, has recently generated buzz online.

Some critics have raised concerns about the potential risks of the project, saying there is no "clear national industrial strategy" to support it.

Others, however, view the initiative as a "rare opportunity" that could help shape the country's role in the future global economy.

What are your thoughts on this initiative?

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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta entered a not guilty plea on charges of violating Presidential Decree No. 46, which prohibits public officials from receiving gifts.

His alleged campaign donor and co-accused businessman Joseph Espiritu also pleaded not guilty for the same charge.

He also entered a not guilty plea for plunder before the Sandiganbayan Third Division over his alleged non-declaration of P75 million worth of campaign donations. | via @KaxandraSalonga

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China's latest "provocation" at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is part of a "script," Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said after a Philippine Navy personnel sustained a head injury after being struck with a wooden baton by a Chinese Coast Guard member.

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A US State Department report accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington and aiding "left-wing terrorism" in the US as President Donald Trump pushes to end communist rule of the island while amping up anti-leftist rhetoric at home.

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