Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer 

Witness and former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta tells the impeachment court the order to hand over confidential funds worth P125-M to Vice President Sara Duterte’s security officer came from Duterte herself.

• Defense explains objection to AI use: We’re just concerned about accuracy 

Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team objects to the prosecution team’s use of artificial intelligence to generate an image representing the OVP’s P125-million confidential funds.

• Sara Duterte files 2nd perjury complaint vs Ramil Madriaga 

Vice President Sara Duterte files another perjury complaint against her alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga.

• Marcos gov’t seeks P10.773 billion in confidential, intel funds for 2027 

The Marcos Jr. administration proposes P10.8 billion in confidential and intelligence funds for 2027.

• Alex Eala flashes strong form in Cincinnati Open debut

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advances to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after a dominant win against Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse. – Rappler.com