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Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, Manuel Bonoan, Alex Eala

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Poa prepared DepEd reply to COA but unaware security officer handled confi funds 

Former DepEd chief of staff Michael Poa says he didn’t know it was the security officer of Vice President and then-education secretary Sara Duterte who handled the agency’s confidential funds.

• Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution considers dropping bribery case 

The prosecution is considering dropping the article of impeachment alleging Vice President Sara Duterte bribed Department of Education officials.

• OVP under Sara Duterte seeks smaller budget for 2027, but keeps aid machines running 

The Office of the Vice President proposes a budget of over P785 million for 2027. This will fund direct aid programs for citizens, including food, transportation, and school supplies.

• Sandiganbayan drops plunder, graft cases vs Manuel Bonoan 

The Sandiganbayan 5th Division drops the plunder and graft cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan.

• Alex Eala swats aside American qualifier for rousing US Open start 

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala makes a strong start in her US Open campaign after defeating American qualifier Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, in the first round at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York on Wednesday, September 2, Manila time. – Rappler.com