Prosecution questions OVP confi funds request without written plan | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sara Duterte trial: OVP confidential funds request came before written plan The prosecution flags Vice President Sara Duterte’s request for P125-M in confidential funds in 2022 even before her office came up with a written plan. Ex-DepEd SDO Fajarda’s appearance at impeachment trial moved to September 7 Impeachment presiding officer Chiz Escudero says a new subpoena will be issued against former DepEd special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda for its P112.5 million confidential funds in 2023. DOJ to file criminal case vs aunt of minor in Tacloban shooting The Department of Justice confirms state prosecutors recommend charges against a non-commissioned police officer after her gun was used by her nephew in the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. Benguet under state of calamity as damage reaches over P1B The Benguet provincial government places the entire province under a state of calamity. This, after weeks of heavy rain, landslides and damaged roads pushed losses past P1 billion. Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 50% levies on Canadian products. – Rappler.com