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

- Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer
- Defense explains objection to AI use: We're just concerned about accuracy
- Sara Duterte files 2nd perjury complaint vs Ramil Madriaga
- Marcos gov't seeks P10.773 billion in confidential, intel funds for 2027
- Alex Eala flashes strong form in Cincinnati Open debut

https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/august-17-2026/

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00:00At Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, a hostile witness admits the order to
00:05release 125 million pesos in confidential funds came from Duterte herself. The prosecution presents
00:12an AI-generated image to represent the OVP's confidential funds and the defense objects.
00:17Vice President Sara Duterte files a second perjury complaint against her alleged bagman
00:22and impeachment trial witness, Ramil Madriaga. The Marcos administration proposes more than
00:2710 billion pesos in confidential and intelligence funds for 2027, just a tad lower than this year's.
00:34And Filipina tennis star Alex Ayala is off to a strong start as she debuts at the Cincinnati Open.
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