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House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro condemned yesterday what she said were increasing death threats and harassment she has been receiving through text messages and phone calls, as the meeting of impeachment endorsers and complainants against Vice President Sara Duterte draws near.

Malacañang yesterday lashed back at critics who linked to politics and martial law the removal of administration ally-turned-arch critic Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, saying President Marcos must fully trust the people he listens to for advice.

Philippine sports was in a state of shock after Southeast Asian Games double gold medalist Mervin Guarte of obstacle racing and athletics suffered a tragic death yesterday in his hometown in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.

The National Basketball Training Center called on its participating leagues and schools to champion sportsmanship following a full skirmish during a qualifying game for its National Finals in March.

House lawmakers asked for “more time” to evaluate their potential endorsement of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said.