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Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team is prepared for any impeachment complaint that may be filed against her once the one-year ban imposed by the Supreme Court (SC) expires in February.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered biweekly monitoring of government agencies and their projects to ensure timely progress and accurate reporting, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Friday.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans to replace his legal counsel at the International Criminal Court despite calls from supporters to do so, Vice President Sara Duterte said.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said a medical bulletin is typically reserved for serious illnesses, and Marcos’ own assurance that he feels well is more reliable.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas for Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, detained former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., and other individuals in connection with plunder cases involving anomalous flood control projects.

Under the 1987 Constitution, impeachment proceedings cannot be initiated against the same official more than once within a year. The referral means that no other impeachment complaints can be filed against Marcos during this period.

The House Committee on Justice said fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co may testify in the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. only if he returns to the Philippines, appears in person, and takes his oath before the panel in Quezon City, as the committee continues hearings on multiple impeachment complaints and evaluates potential witnesses under existing House rules.

Health experts in the Philippines on Friday warned the public about a rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other influenza-like illnesses amid cooler weather, noting increased consultations for cough, colds, and flu-like symptoms. The Department of Health urged families, schools, and high-risk groups to observe strict hygiene, improve ventilation, practice respiratory etiquette, and seek early medical care for warning signs such as fast breathing and persistent fever. Authorities said they continue to monitor RSV trends nationwide through hospitals and surveillance units.

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways to complete all pending projects nationwide by 2026. Dizon said the DPWH is finalizing an inventory of unfinished infrastructure works and will use it to prioritize and allocate resources under a reduced 2026 budget of P529.6 billion, down from the P881 billion originally requested. He said the department will coordinate with regional offices, local governments, and other agencies to address bottlenecks and implement the completion directive.