DOTr TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE LTO SERVICES Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon says the government is stepping up efforts to improve Land Transportation Office services and eliminate fixers who exploit motorists. Speaking on #OnPoint, Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to end the need for people to endure long lines or deal with fixers when applying for driver’s licenses and renewing vehicle registrations. He said the DOTr will focus on fixing LTO systems in the coming months to make services more efficient. Watch the full discussion on #OnPoint. #OnPoint #BilyonaryoNewsChannel #VinceDizon #DOTr #LTO #PublicService #Digitalization #GovernmentReforms

LUISTRO: ‘ALL IN KAMI’ ON ARTICLE II UNEXPLAINED WEALTH House lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said the prosecution is putting its case behind Article II, the sole remaining impeachment charge against Vice President Sara Duterte involving alleged unexplained wealth, SALN violations, and prohibited business interests. After withdrawing the other three articles, Luistro said the prosecution is now “all in” on Article II and made clear what is at stake for the team. The prosecution has expressed confidence in the financial evidence it presented, including forensic accountant Alexander Cabrera’s estimate of about ₱817.87 million in allegedly unexplained wealth involving Duterte and her husband, Manases “Mans” Carpio. Luistro, however, stressed that the prosecution does not know how the senator-judges will vote and that the Senate has the exclusive power to decide the impeachment case.

PRIVATE PROSECUTOR SAYS DEFENSE IS AVOIDING THE IMPEACHMENT ISSUES Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan accuses Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team of avoiding the core allegations in the impeachment case. Speaking on #OnPoint, Kapunan describes the defense’s approach as “flight or fright,” arguing that it has focused on challenging judges and procedural matters instead of directly addressing the charges. She also explains that the prosecution dropped the grave threats article because a separate case is already pending. Watch the full discussion on #OnPoint, only on Bilyonaryo News Channel. #OnPoint #BilyonaryoNewsChannel #LornaKapunan #SaraDuterte #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #GraveThreats

PROSECUTION FILES EVIDENCE AHEAD OF THE DEADLINE TO AVOID TRIAL DELAYS Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan says the prosecution filed its formal offer of evidence for the unexplained wealth article in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on October 20, ahead of the deadline. Speaking on #OnPoint, Kapunan says the early filing gives the defense time to submit its comment and allows the presiding officer to rule on the submission before the trial resumes on November 9. She says the prosecution wants to avoid further delays in the proceedings. Watch the full discussion on #OnPoint, only on Bilyonaryo News Channel. #OnPoint #BilyonaryoNewsChannel #LornaKapunan #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #UnexplainedWealth

ESCUDERO ONLY SMILED AT VP SARA’S 'BUDGET-FOR-CONVICTION' CLAIM, SPOX SAYS UPDATE: Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero merely smiled when asked about Vice President Sara Duterte's allegation that the proposed 2027 national budget could be used to pressure senator-judges or reward those who vote to convict her. “Ngumiti lang po siya sa akin pero narinig naman po niya yung mga pagtatanggol ng ating mga ibang senator judges,” court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said. Asked whether Escudero was concerned about the allegation, Tongol replied: “Wala po. Wala po. Tinanong ko po siya kung ano pong reaction natin doon. Tapos ngumiti lang po siya sa akin.” | via Hannah Ty, https://t.co/9R0Mcay5im

‘FREE DUTERTE NOW’ MOVEMENT LAUNCHED IN THE HAGUE A “Free Duterte Now Movement” was launched in The Hague, Netherlands, with supporters from the Netherlands and nearby countries calling for the safe return of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippines. In a message, Duterte expressed gratitude to those who joined the movement and asked supporters to continue praying for peace in the country and for everyone’s safety. Duterte remains in The Hague in connection with proceedings before the International Criminal Court. 📸: Inday Sara Duterte/ Facebook

BONG GO JOINS DAVAO LEGENDS BASKETBALL LEAGUE 🏀 Sen. Bong Go took to the court with the Solana Ice Plant Team against JG & G in the Davao Legends Basketball Club Basketball League at Beefit Gym in Davao City. JG & G prevailed 105–97. Go, who chairs the Senate Committee on Sports, highlighted the importance of staying active through sports and regular exercise despite a busy schedule. He also encouraged young Filipinos to get into sports and stay away from drugs, before meeting and taking selfies with fellow basketball fans after the game. 📸: Bong Go/ Facebook

#Agenda | Naging mainit ang budget hearing ng Philippine Reclamation Authority o PRA. Ito'y matapos kwestyunin ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang tila pag-ipit sa mga proyekto sa Taguig. | via @hannaaahty https://t.co/PmioLq8JKW

TUPAS: "I WAS EXPECTING THE BANK ACCOUNTS SANA" ON IMPEACHMENT EVIDENCE Former lawmaker and lead prosecutor in the Corona impeachment trial Atty. Niel Tupas Jr. says the prosecution should have presented Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank accounts before her businesses in tackling the unexplained wealth allegation. Speaking on #AtTheForefront, Tupas says bank accounts not declared in the SALN could directly support the unexplained wealth charge, while corporate transactions may be more difficult for the public to understand. He says they are still waiting to see the prosecution’s strategy. Watch the full discussion on #AtTheForefront, only on Bilyonaryo News Channel. #AtTheForefront #BilyonaryoNewsChannel #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage

TUPAS: "ULTIMATELY THE SC WILL DECIDE" ON VOTING THRESHOLD Former lawmaker and lead prosecutor in the Corona impeachment trial Atty. Niel Tupas Jr. says the issue over the voting threshold in the impeachment trial should ultimately be settled by the Supreme Court. Speaking on #AtTheForefront, Tupas says maintaining the 16-vote threshold would preserve the Senate’s credibility, citing the precedents of the Estrada and Corona impeachment trials. He adds that the public would likely accept the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the threshold if the issue reaches the high court. Watch the full discussion on #AtTheForefront, only on Bilyonaryo News Channel. #AtTheForefront #BilyonaryoNewsChannel #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage