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.

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.

Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte have been ousted from the National Security Council, the Philippines’ highest policy making body advising the chief executive of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., on matters of national security.

The country’s security sector remains intact following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reorganize the National Security Council.