Philippine Politics Now — Weekly Briefing for August 10 2026
A recap of the week's biggest political and economic stories in the Philippines.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Cold Open
00:30 — Greeting & Network Shoutouts
01:15 — The Big Story: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (Day 12–25)
06:00 — In Other News: GDP Slowdown, World Bank Downgrade, Flood Control Corruption
09:00 — Weather: Tropical Depressions Luis & Maymay, Habagat Deaths
10:30 — Alex Eala: WTA Title & Canadian Open
11:30 — The Good News: Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, Pag-IBIG Audit, PWD Allowance
12:30 — The Not-So-Good News: Habagat Toll, Quiboloy Extradition, Maleta Boys Recantation
14:00 — The Bigger Picture: A Country in Triage
16:00 — Closing Thought
17:00 — Sign-Off
MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
Daily Briefing: Start your day with the headlines that matter — https://www.spreaker.com/show/daily-briefing
The Short List: The day's biggest stories in a tight, no-nonsense package — https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-short-list
Sources: Rappler, Inquirer, PhilStar, ABS-CBN, GMA, Manila Bulletin, CNN PH, One News
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