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Tab Baldwin, former coach of Ateneo de Manila University's men's basketball team, appeared for questioning at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group headquarters regarding the deaths of two players who drowned during a shore training exercise in Aurora.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president, following the departure of Alan Peter Cayetano. The shift reflects changing political coalitions within the 24-member chamber.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has departed for Russia to lead the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan and hold bilateral talks with President Putin on energy and food security amid regional geopolitical tensions.
The Philippine Department of Justice is investigating the May 13 Senate shooting and Senator Ronald dela Rosa's subsequent escape from protective custody, with preliminary findings suggesting sniper fire from within the building and potential involvement of public officials.