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Mark Villar Oct 8, 2026 10:00 PM PHT Rappler.com Today’s headlines: Mark Villar, Sara Duterte, West Philippine Sea Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Mark Villar joins Senate majority bloc Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto III confirms Senator Mark Villar joins the Senate majority bloc. BIR: Sara Duterte received income from Davao City in 2023 when she was VP Bureau of Internal Revenue records show Vice President Sara Duterte received income from Davao City Hall in 2023 when she was already elected Vice President. AFP evacuates soldier from Ayungin over medical issues The Armed Forces of the Philippines says a Filipino soldier deployed to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal has been evacuated. In just 4 years, Marcos tops 2 predecessors in foreign travel budget, number of trips President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will head once again to a working visit to Singapore from October 7 to 11. Poland’s Nawrocki meets Pacman: In Manila, diplomacy in boxing Polish President Karol Nawrocki trains with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his visit to the Philippines. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading Related Topics Armed Forces of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Manny Pacquiao Sara Duterte Sara Duterte impeachment Senate of the Philippines West Philippine Sea Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine News China stalls medical evacuation of Ayungin soldier Fact Check FACT CHECK: Raffy Tulfo not arrested Philippine News PMA ends final exam exemption for top-performing cadets Fact Check FACT CHECK: News of 39 soldiers held by MILF is from 2023, not recent More on Armed Forces of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Data and Documents In just 4 years, Marcos tops 2 predecessors in foreign travel budget, number of trips Fact Check FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, Marcos has no plans to resign Newsmakers Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unplugged: Why the President needs music Inside Track Sara Duterte: So, who’s behind attacks against me? It’s Marcos. More on Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Manny Pacquiao Inside Track Poland’s Nawrocki meets Pacman: In Manila, diplomacy in boxing Top 5 News Today Impeachment court to revisit 16-vote conviction threshold | The wRap Philippine News Marcos picks Manny Pacquiao as anti-poverty czar Athletes What Alex Eala, Manny Pacquiao, and Alyssa Valdez can teach us about community More on Manny Pacquiao Sara Duterte Philippine News LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Philippine News Rappler Recap: 4 things we learned from BIR witness about Sara Duterte wealth Newsletters [Rappler Investigates] Washing dirty money Philippine News BIR: Sara Duterte received income from Davao City in 2023 when she was VP More on Sara Duterte Sara Duterte impeachment Philippine News LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Philippine News Rappler Recap: 4 things we learned from BIR witness about Sara Duterte wealth Newsletters [Rappler Investigates] Washing dirty money Philippine News BIR: Sara Duterte received income from Davao City in 2023 when she was VP More on Sara Duterte impeachment Senate of the Philippines Philippine News LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Philippine News Rappler Recap: 4 things we learned from BIR witness about Sara Duterte wealth Inside Track Mark Villar switches camps. Minutes later, family’s troubled firms make their move. Philippine News Senate ratifies Philippines-France visiting forces agreement More on Senate of the Philippines West Philippine Sea Philippine News China stalls medical evacuation of Ayungin soldier Editorials [EDITORIAL] Sara Duterte: Dalawang amo, dalawang bandila? Philippine News PH military says ‘close encounter’ with China fighter plane near Bajo de Masinloc Inside Track It’s an ADMM-Plus joint sail, but where were the Southeast Asians? More on West Philippine Sea