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Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has disclosed that a bystander killed during Manila's anti-corruption protests last September died from a stray bullet fired by an illegal, unregistered weapon rather than police firearm.
President Ferdinand Marcos declared that family members and political allies face the same scrutiny in his administration's anti-corruption campaign, specifically citing an investigation into his cousin Martin Romualdez over a multi-billion-peso flood control scandal.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has categorically denied resignation rumours, asserting her commitment to the 32.2 million voters who elected her while facing an ongoing impeachment trial.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a high-stakes State of the Nation address as his presidency faces headwinds from a major graft scandal, economic slowdown, and internal political rifts threatening his agenda.
The NBI's lead investigator acknowledged having no direct evidence that Vice President Sara Duterte hired someone to assassinate President Marcos, but maintained their investigation supports the allegation during her ongoing impeachment proceedings.
Vice President Sara Duterte maintains her impeachment complaint lacks evidentiary foundation, citing inconsistencies in NBI records and claiming fabricated allegations as her defence team cross-examines prosecution witnesses.
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team challenged the impeachment trial's core charges, contending her November 2024 statements do not qualify as impeachable high crimes under Philippine constitutional law.
The Philippine Department of Justice is investigating potential charges against government officials following a May 13 shooting at the Senate and Senator Ronald dela Rosa's subsequent escape from protective custody.