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Today's headlines: Sara Duterte, Erwin Tulfo, Pope Francis

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

• Sara Duterte asks Supreme Court to block her impeachment trial

Facing a potential removal from office after being impeached by the House of Representatives, Vice President Sara Duterte filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition on Tuesday, February 18.

• Erwin Tulfo on disqualification case: No anti-dynasty law in PH

Reacting to a disqualification case filed against his family, Senate frontrunner Erwin Tulfo says there is no enabling law prohibiting political dynasties in the country.

• US condemns ‘dangerous’ maneuvers by Chinese navy in South China Sea

The United States condemns the ‘dangerous’ actions of a Chinese navy helicopter that endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a contested shoal in the South China Sea.

• Pope Francis has double pneumonia, says Vatican

The Vatican says on Tuesday, February 18, Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, complicating his treatment after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection.

• Trump, Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts

President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday, February 18, targets laying off bank regulators, rocket scientists, and tax enforcers, after a federal judge approves its unprecedented remaking of the U.S. civil service.  

• Sam Milby confirms breakup with Catriona Gray

Actor Sam Milby confirms on Tuesday, February 18 that he and his longtime girlfriend and fiancée, Catriona Gray, have parted ways.-Rappler.com