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Ombudsman Gets P11B Pharmally Case | PDEA Names 11 Drug Suspects | Envoy Jing Reaffirms Sea Stance

Ombudsman gets P11B Pharmally case, PDEA names 11 drug suspects, and Envoy Jing reaffirms sea stance.

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The Statesman Daily
Oct 17, 2026

Happy weekend. Sleeping in?

Here is what we are tracking in today’s edition:

  • Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed a formal P11 billion plunder complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against former President Rodrigo Duterte, Christopher “Bong” Go, and key Pharmally executives.

  • The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and law enforcement authorities identified 11 persons of interest linked to a massive narcotics haul originating from Laos.

  • Newly designated Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan emphasized Beijing’s commitment to managing South China Sea disputes through dialogue while firmly defending China’s territorial claims.

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