There are ordinary Mondays, bad Mondays, and then there was yesterday, Monday, September 14, 2026: The Day of Appalling —24 hours when every pillar of Philippine public life descended into chaos, confusion, and catastrophic athletic performance. Whether you were watching Manila’s political drama, watching the Asian Games in Nagoya, or monitoring Cotabato’s election returns, yesterday delivered enough jaw-dropping moments to keep the archipelago buzzing. Grab your drink, sit back, and let’s unpack the insanity of September 14. The Impeachment Court Goes "Exciting Part" Mode If you thought the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was losing steam after weeks of sparring over confidential funds, yesterday proved the political theater is only just beginning. Enter Article II , addressing unexplained wealth and betrayal of public trust. For days, everyone expected former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to be the star witness, opening this chapter. But in true Phili...
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