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Today’s headlines: Baste Duterte, Sara Duterte, EJ Obiena

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

• Baste Duterte says Sara didn’t ask to favor Gencorp, intervene in procurement 

Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte claims that Vice President Sara Duterte did not interfere in his city government’s procurement process and never asked him to favor Gencorp Industries, Inc. in deals.

• Impeachment court admonishes prosecution’s Tolosa over press briefing remarks 

Prosecution spokesman Jay Tolosa was admonished by the impeachment court for public comments that may have violated the sub judice rule during Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial.

• World Bank: 4Ps a ‘far more effective’ program for reducing poverty 

The World Bank praises the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, or 4Ps, for its effectiveness in reducing poverty.

• ICE detains Percy Lapid’s son in California 

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE agents detained Mark Mabasa, son of slain Filipino journalist Percy Lapid.

• Unmatched EJ Obiena shatters Asian Games record to defend throne

Filipino pole vaulter Ej Obiena defends his gold medal title in the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, September 29. – Rappler.com