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VP SARA ON TRIAL Bilyonaryo News Channel brings you live and comprehensive coverage of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Catch “VP Sara on Trial: A BNC Impeachment Coverage” for breaking developments, live reports, and in-depth analysis as every crucial moment unfolds inside the Senate impeachment court. Follow the proceedings as senator-judges hear the four Articles of impeachment in a historic trial expected to run for 92 days. Stay updated with the latest news and real-time coverage at bnc.ph and through BNC’s official social media platforms. WATCH DAY 3 HERE: youtube.com/live/7uVp0M6fe… WATCH DAY 2 HERE: youtube.com/live/nwsna7aZJ… WATCH DAY 1 HERE: youtube.com/live/wha3NSpHz… #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage

The Philippines may have a rare opportunity to attract the world's next wave of semiconductor and artificial intelligence investments, but business leaders warn that the country's ability to seize it could depend on something far less glamorous: generating enough electricity and dramatically shortening the time it takes to approve new energy projects. bnc.bilyonaryo.com/power-crunch-r…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for a review of the automatic pass-through mechanism of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), saying electricity charges should first undergo regulatory scrutiny before consumers were made to pay them. bnc.bilyonaryo.com/hontiveros-que…

The House prosecution panel has high hopes that the Senate impeachment court will grant its request to subpoena the bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte. READ HERE: bnc.bilyonaryo.com/house-prosecut…

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia and major world powers will converge in Manila this week for high-stakes talks on renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, Myanmar’s civil war and the long-running territorial disputes in the South China Sea. bnc.bilyonaryo.com/asean-global-p…

LOOK: The bureau’s Special Action Unit was also recognized for their anti-smuggling efforts. | via @andrea_svs, bnc.ph

PANOORIN: Ano ang magiging epekto ng hiling na ma-subpoena ang bank at BIR records ni Vice President Sara Duterte? Panoorin ang panayam kay House Prosecutor Rep. Joel Chua habang ipinaliliwanag niya ang kahalagahan ng mga financial records, ang isyu ng confidential funds, at ang mga susunod na hakbang sa nagpapatuloy na impeachment trial sa #MEMO with Willard Cheng at Atty. Edwin Lacierda. youtu.be/l0jgo3kQuoc

LOOK: The National Bureau of Investigation has awarded the Shield of Bravery to Senior Agent Francisco in recognition of his courage during the May 13 Senate shooting incident, where he confronted then-Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca. | via @andrea_svs, bnc.ph

POLITICAL ANALYST SAYS VP SARA SHOULD PERSONALLY TESTIFY IN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL Appearing on #MemoWithKorina, Political Analyst Prof. Eric De Torres said he believes Vice President Sara Duterte should personally appear before the impeachment court to address the allegations against her. He noted that while the defense may have its own legal strategy and timing, appearing before the court would help address public questions surrounding the case. De Torres also said that personally testifying would serve as a test of the vice president's leadership and character, particularly as she is widely viewed as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 elections. He added that how she responds to the impeachment proceedings could shape the public's assessment of her leadership.

WATCH: The viral MMDA enforcer who counterflowed at the EDSA Busway appeared at the MMDA office to explain the show cause order issued against him. According to the enforcer, he panicked and was unable to think properly after receiving a call from his wife informing him that their child, who has Down syndrome, was experiencing difficulty breathing. The enforcer has been in service for 22 years and said he has never committed any violations before. He may face dismissal depending on the outcome of the investigation. | via Maica Razon, bnc.ph

LIVE: Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro holds a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps on July 20, 2026. youtube.com/live/sRQ2hrNM3…

UPDATE: The National Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into alleged ghost flood control projects in Taguig City, following claims previously raised by Senator Ping Lacson amid his ongoing public dispute with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said that 11 flood control projects implemented in 2022 are being examined for alleged links to Cayetano and to 15 contractors earlier identified in the flood control corruption investigation. | via @andrea_svs, bnc.ph

A youth group on Monday urged senator-judges to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records, saying their disclosure was necessary to fully investigate the allegations that she had amassed unexplained wealth. bnc.bilyonaryo.com/youth-activist…

FALCIS, BONDOC CLASH OVER RED-TAGGING A discussion on #PolitikoTalks shifted from politics to ideology as the panel debated the Duterte administration’s anti-communist campaign and the issue of red-tagging. Jess Falcis argued that many individuals were heavily red-tagged during the Duterte administration simply for being accused of having communist links. Atty. Jimmy Bondoc countered that red-tagging, in his view, referred to identifying alleged links to armed groups, emphasizing that the issue centers on armed struggle rather than ideology alone.

BEIJING, MANILA TO MEET IN PHILIPPINES FOR ASEAN ‘26 The Foreign Affairs Department confirms Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet for a bilateral meeting. Manila is hosting the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from July 20-24. Amid tensions between Beijing and Manila, the long-delayed Code of Conduct in the South China Sea is among the meeting’s agenda this week. On the details of Lazaro and Wang’s meeting, DFA refuses to preempt what both leaders will discuss. | via @rachelivvvv, bnc.ph

Central Visayas is growing fast—and as more people, businesses, and goods move across the region, so does the need for a stronger shipping industry. Aznar Shipping Corporation President and CEO Kyle Alexander Aznar joins Robert Tan on #FollowTheMoney to talk about fleet expansion, new routes, and the future of inter-island travel. 📺 Watch LIVE, July 20 at 4:00 PM.

LIVE: House prosecution spokesperson Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and prosecution counsel and spokesperson Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr. hold a press briefing on Monday, July 20, 2026, to provide updates on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. youtube.com/live/6UurjV_hL…

HOUSE PROSECUTION PANEL SAYS EVIDENCE REMAINS SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT CASE AGAINST VP SARA Speaking on #MemoWithKorina, House Prosecution Panel member Rep. Joel Chua said he believes the prosecution already has sufficient evidence to support its allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte. However, he added that access to the requested documents would further strengthen the prosecution's case and could also work in the vice president's favor if they establish that her income and assets were legitimately acquired. Chua also rejected claims that the request for additional records amounts to a fishing expedition. He explained that the prosecution reserved the right during pre-trial proceedings to seek documents through compulsory processes and maintained that the impeachment trial is the proper venue to request and examine such evidence.

DOUBLE-DIGIT OIL PRICE HIKE SET FOR JULY 21 ⛽ LOOK: The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the fuel price adjustments that oil companies will implement on Tuesday. Please be advised of the following: ⬆️ Diesel: ₱10.68/L ⬆️ Gasoline: ₱3.65/L ⬆️ Kerosene: ₱11.77/L DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said global oil prices surged due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have driven up risk premiums and insurance costs for oil shipments. | via @CheSulit, bnc.ph

The Philippines is raising the bar for the foreign investments it wants to attract, with Trade Secretary Cristina Roque telling global business leaders that the country is seeking investors that will build industries, create quality jobs and strengthen infrastructure, rather than simply bring in more capital. bnc.bilyonaryo.com/roque-ph-seeks…

WATCH: The Philippines is at the center of regional diplomacy as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visit Manila for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings. Ebb Hinchcliffe, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, discusses what their visit means for trade, investment, the New Clark City AI hub, and the future of Philippines-U.S. economic ties on #Business360 with Margaux Salcedo. youtu.be/1QZn26tMk_4