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BREAKING: Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez confirms the US cancelled the diplomatic and tourist visas of his cousin, Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez. In a text message to ABS-CBN, Romualdez said, "It’s confirmed. We don’t have any other information."

BREAKING: The court orders the arrest of contractor Curlee Discaya on malversation charges filed by the Ombudsman in connection with alleged anomalous flood-control projects in Bulacan. Discaya is currently detained at the Senate for contempt. Also included in the warrant of arrest are his wife Sarah, former DPWH engineers Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, and seven others. No bail is allowed in the case. I via Karen De Guzman, ABS-CBN News

A legal expert says there are other ways to resolve the power struggle in the Senate other than taking the case to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Sandiganbayan approves hospital arrest for former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan citing humanitarian grounds due to his age and life-threatening conditions. #ANCHeadlines WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=Zh32Sh…

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The Senate is stuck in a leadership stalemate between rival blocs led by Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.   Meanwhile, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division resets the arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan on their plunder and graft charges. #ANCHeadlines WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=dXs8I0…

Next on "Succession:" Ian Paradies sits down with Ana Aboitiz Delgado for a conversation on leadership, legacy, and navigating the future of family enterprise. Watch the new episode on Monday, June 8 at 4 p.m. on iWant. Encores air on ANC beginning June 17 at 6 p.m.

BREAKING: Philippine inflation slightly eases to 6.8% in May down from 7.2% in April. High fuel and food prices contributed to the inflation. | via @jekkipascual Full story: abs-cbn.com/news/business/…

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Taiwan said that Japan and the Philippines should consult the democratic island over their maritime border negotiations affecting waters to its east. Read: abs-cbn.com/news/world/202…

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The divide in the upper chamber continues to deepen as minority senators call for the resignation of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Meanwhile, Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco Barzaga was expelled from the House of Representatives. #ANCHeadlines WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=Uw0sjT…

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UPDATE: The death toll from the collapsed building in Angeles City has climbed to 22 after search and retrieval teams recovered another body from the rubble on Wednesday morning. | via @Dennis_Datu

Rep. Leila de Lima fires back at Sen. Robin Padilla after he drew comparisons between her past legal battles and the current situation of fugitive Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa. De Lima slammed the narrative as "twisted," stressing that her cases resulted in acquittals. Follow ANC 24/7.

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"Democracy is not weakened by dissent. Democracy is weakened when those in power become afraid of it." Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a scathing critique of the country's current direction, accusing leadership of weaponizing state agencies and public funds to silence political opponents. She asserts that lawmakers must be free to perform their duties without intimidation. What’s your take on this? Leave your thoughts below and follow ANC 24/7 for more updates.

BREAKING: With a vote of 265-14-8, the House of Representatives expelled Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco Barzaga on Tuesday following multiple suspensions. The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges cited disorderly behavior and conduct unbecoming of a member of the House in recommending expulsion. | via @agathamgregorio

"KUNG MATAPANG KA, PUMUNTA KA DITO BUKAS." Sen. Raffy Tulfo didn't hold back after Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and other majority senators failed to show up for the plenary session for the second consecutive day. Frustrated by the empty seats delaying critical legislative work, Tulfo ended the minority’s press briefing with a direct ultimatum to Cayetano. Share your thoughts. Follow ANC 24/7.

“HOLDING LEGISLATION HOSTAGE.” Sen. Ping Lacson slams the majority bloc’s session no-show, calling it a “plain and simple dereliction of duty” rather than a defense of Senate independence. On Tuesday, the majority bloc members again did not attend the regular session. Meanwhile, Lacson said the arrest of Estrada is a step toward serving justice, either to the thousands of flood victims or Sen. Estrada, "since both parties will finally have their day in court after a long wait." Follow ANC 24/7.