Escudero sets Duterte’s impeachment conviction threshold to 16 | The wRap

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

• Escudero settles conviction threshold: 16 votes needed to remove Sara Duterte  

This comes after 12 senators vote in favor to elect Escudero as impeachment presiding officer on the first day of the trial. 

• Prosec, defense frame public narrative 

The prosecution and defense frame their narratives for the public on day one of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

• Marcoleta surrenders, now in Sandiganbayan custody 

Senator Rodante Marcoleta has surrendered and is now in the custody of the Sandiganbayan for his plunder case.

• Fuel prices rise again with diesel, kerosene hikes on July 7 

Pump prices are going up again starting Tuesday, July 7, as oil firms implement another round of fuel price increases following renewed pressure on diesel and kerosene prices.

• Alex Eala bids Wimbledon goodbye as Jasmine Paolini earns quarters berth 

Alex Eala’s dream Wimbledon run comes to an end. She crashes out of the Championships after losing her round of 16 duel with 2024 finalist Jasmine Paolini of Italy at the Centre Court of the All England Club Monday, July 6. – Rappler.com