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Today’s headlines: Impeachment trial, Confidential funds, Donald Trump

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

• Who nearly got a ‘spanking’? Tense moments on Day 15 of Sara Duterte’s trial 

The impeachment court witnesses one of the most tense days yet between the prosecution and defense with private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan treating defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer like a misbehaving child.

• Can Sara Duterte use confidential funds to reimburse prior expenses on Xmas parties? 

The 15th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial reveals more details on her infamous confidential fund spending, and what this cannot be spent on.

• Top 10 agencies with biggest allocations in proposed 2027 budget 

The Department of Education has the biggest proposed allocation in the proposed P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027.

• Tarriela to PMA cadets: Keep West Philippine Sea above partisan politics 

Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela urges future military leaders to keep the West Philippine Sea above partisan politics.

• US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC push 

U.S. human rights groups sue the Trump administration over its campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling the effort unconstitutional. – Rappler.com