INQToday: 22 senators seek suspension of PUVMP; PNP denies ‘casing’ VP’s house
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
22 senators seek suspension of PUV modernization program
Twenty-two senators have filed a resolution pushing for the temporary suspension of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), pending the resolution of valid and urgent concerns raised by the affected sector.
Only Sen. Risa Hontiveros did not sign Senate Resolution No. 1096, filed on Monday.
PNP denies ‘casing’ VP Duterte’s residence: ‘No truth to this’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied allegations that its personnel attempted to “case” the residence of Vice President Sara Duterte, spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo disclosed on Tuesday.
In a social media post, Duterte claimed that PNP operatives attempted to “case” or loiter with no apparent lawful purpose around her residence and also tried to find the place she was renting.
Eumir Marcial, Kayla Sanchez bow out of Paris Olympics
Eumir Marcial, one of Team Philippines’ brightest hopes for a medal, crashed out of the 2024 Paris Olympics boxing hunt early Wednesday morning (Manila time).
Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan outpointed Marcial in their men’s 80-kilogram boxing duel at North Paris Arena, deftly using his long reach to keep the power-punching Filipino at bay.
