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Cayetano on special session to start VP trial: ‘Prayers, prayers, prayers’
“Prayers, prayers, prayers.”
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano had this to say on Friday when asked whether the Senate needs to hold a special session of Congress to start the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
DPWH: Assessment underway on cause of Isabela bridge collapse
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday an analysis is underway to determine the cause of the collapse of a portion of a bridge connecting the towns of Cabagan and Sta. Maria in Isabela province.
In a statement, the DPWH 2 (Cagayan Valley) said it has requested experts from the Bureau of Design and Bureau of Construction of the agency’s central office to “conduct further evaluation and assessment.”
Article continues after this advertisementTwo Russian tourists died in a suspected shark attack after being swept away by strong waves off Verde Island Passage in Batangas province on Thursday evening, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
Article continues after this advertisementOne of them had a missing right arm.
Calabarzon has most dengue cases in PH at 10,000 – DOH
Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) logged the highest number of dengue cases — a total of 10,759 — as of February 22, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday.
It added that the National Capital Region (9,302 cases) and Central Luzon (8,652) are the second and third regions with highest reported dengue cases.
