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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Wednesday, July 29.

As the proceedings continue, Philstar remains committed to bringing you comprehensive coverage through #SaraOnTrial with breaking developments, live updates, in-depth reports, explainers and exclusive content from every stage of the trial.

Stay with us as we cover every key moment, every major twist and every story that matters.

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‘IT IS TIME TO LET THIS SPECIAL PLACE BEGIN A NEW CHAPTER’

Actress Glaiza de Castro is selling her family's holiday home in Baler, Aurora after indicating a shift in plans and priorities.

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A stage adaptation of Antoinette Jadaone's "Sunshine" is in development, with Maris Racal set to reprise the titular role in what will be her stage debut.

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Tamaraws spoil new Red Warriors coach Paolo Hubalde’s debut

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"Perhaps the goal of the grieving isn’t to stop missing them. Maybe it’s to learn how to miss someone and still live."

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Tigresses dominate Lady Blazers for rousing SSL Unity Cup start

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WE’RE CURRENTLY RANKED 14TH! 🇵🇭

The Philippines has climbed to 14th place in the 2026 Asian Games medal tally after weightlifter Ian Delos Santos won the bronze medal in the men’s 70kg division on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Carlos Yulo won gold in the men’s vault, Eldrew Yulo secured bronze in the horizontal bar and the Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3x3 basketball team claimed silver on Friday. #AsianGames2026

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An official of the defunct New People’s Army shot and wounded by a companion after she sent surrender feelers to local executives, the military and police, is now in a hospital, protected by soldiers and policemen.

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Five Grade 11 students died after they were swept away by rampaging floodwaters while swimming in a river in Purok Santan in Barangay New Antique in RT Lim town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Thursday, September 24.

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DUTERTE CAMP SEEKS TO LIMIT ICC CASE EVIDENCE

The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to limit the prosecution’s evidence to 10,000 items, saying the case record has ballooned to more than 62,000 items ahead of his trial. #DuterteAtICC

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“Trust has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets.”

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A court in Iligan City had issued a warrant for the arrest of a mayor and 11 others for their alleged involvement in the ambush in January of the mayor of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur that injured four individuals and caused panic among residents in the municipality.

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LIZA’S FACE CARD 🔛🔝

Actress Liza Soberano on Saturday shared stunning photos of herself wearing a pink Filipiniana at the world premiere of the animated film “Forgotten Island.”

“I’m so proud and excited that ‘Forgotten’ Island is finally out in the world. It’s such a joyful, funny and heartfelt movie about family, friendship and finding the courage to chase something bigger for yourself. I’ve loved this film from the moment I became a part of it, and knowing that it finally belongs to audiences feels so surreal,” Liza wrote on Instagram.

“Forgotten Island” is currently showing in cinemas nationwide following its sneak screenings on September 19–20 and its local release on September 23.

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Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers say the volume of ICC evidence is too much to review before trial.

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CINEMA DATE? 🎬❤️

Moviegoers flock to a Quezon City cinema on Saturday to catch original Filipino films and score festival freebies, with several weekend screenings selling out to full houses.

Happening across multiple cinemas, this year’s Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival features a slate of 7 full-length original films and 19 student short films from emerging and established local storytellers.

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With sky-high confidence, Arbole eyes another crown in Iloilo

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Glaiza de Castro is selling her family's holiday home in Baler, Aurora after indicating a shift in plans and priorities.

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BRONZE FOR DELOS SANTOS! 🏋🏻‍♂️🥉

Ian delos Santos bagged a bronze medal in the Asian Games’ men’s 70 kilogram weightlifting competition Saturday at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center. #AsianGames2026

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Delos Santos lifts way to Asiad bronze

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THIS IS FOR ALL THE RANDOMANTIC BLOOMS! 💖

Singer-actor James Reid revealed BINI Aiah as the mystery girl in the teaser for the upcoming music video for his song “Attention,” which is set to be released on Saturday, September 26.

The track is part of James’ latest 10-track album.

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Blue Eagles rebound, soar past Falcons

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