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Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, Iran-Israel conflict, Ivana Alawi

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

• In pleading, House tells Sara impeachment court it didn’t violate Constitution

In a pleading filed with the Senate impeachment court, the House of Representatives says its impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is constitutional.

• Alfamart mulls pressing charges vs vlogger who went inside store freezer

Alfamart Philippines says it may file charges over the misuse of its store equipment. This after a video went viral showing a woman lying inside one of its freezers.

• ‘Travesty of justice’: UN rapporteur calls out delay of justice for detained journalist Cumpio

United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan criticizes the justice system in the Philippines for the slow progress in the case of Tacloban-based journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio.

• Fragile ceasefire holding as Trump envoy says peace talks with Iran ‘promising’

The ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appears to be holding.

• In lie detector test, Ivana Alawi says she’s not a home-wrecker

Actress and social media personality Ivana Alawi took a lie detector test in a recent YouTube vlog amid rumors of an affair with Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez. – Rappler.com