Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats - Bloomberg.com

Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats  Bloomberg.com

Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness

More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, Philippine officials said on Monday. There was no explosive eruption from Mayon, which has been erupting mildly on and off since January, but huge deposits of lava on its southwestern slope suddenly cascaded down in a pyroclastic flow – an avalanche of hot rocks, ash and gas – before nightfall on Saturday, said Teresito...

By Associated Press

Historically few number of midterm seats will decide control of U.S. house

Republicans are betting on a lean electoral map while Democrats are eyeing upset opportunities

By Bloomberg News

FACT CHECK: Marcos, Romualdez did not flee PH over budget corruption scandal 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently appeared in various events in Malacañang, while former House speaker Martin Romualdez denied circulating false claims that he escaped the country

By Rappler.com

NUP backs Marcos, pushes conscience vote in Sara Duterte impeachment

MANILA, Philippines — The National Unity Party (NUP) will support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration regardless of what happens in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte, a party leader said on Tuesday. In a statement, NUP chairperson and House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the party will encourage members to vote

By postie

House panel edits, OKs report on Duterte impeachment before plenary vote

The House justice panel has wrapped its last hearing to finalize the impeachment case.

By Cristina Chi