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24 Oras Podcast: Fare hike, VP Sara Duterte reacts to impeachment complaint, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte team withdraws appeal to ICC Pre-trial Ch

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Airlines will raise fuel surcharges to over P800 for domestic flights starting April 1, impacting Semana Santa travel plans.

The episode begins with news on transportation, detailing an increase in fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights from April 1 to 15, with the Civil Aeronautics Board shortening its review period. It then shifts to the distribution of P5,000 financial aid to tricycle drivers in Metro Manila by the DSWD, highlighting logistical problems and driver frustrations over exclusion from payout lists. A segment follows on a kidnapping investigation in Tagbilaran City, where police are suspended. Another report covers an entrapment operation in Pasig City for online sexual harassment. The episode dedicates significant time to the political story of Vice President Sara Duterte's response to impeachment complaints, where her legal team challenges the complaints as recycled, lacking ultimate facts, and alleges double standards compared to cases against President Marcos. Complainants later waive their right to file a reply. A showbiz segment reports on a festival in Cavite featuring GMA stars. The episode then covers a Sandiganbayan testimony from former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, who states he received 130 million pesos from former Congressman Zaldy Co. The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte withdraws an appeal to the ICC regarding lawyers for drug war victims. Another segment discusses students in Laguna planning school violence, influenced by online content. Weather reports note the ongoing amihan season. A news item involves 18 former Marines being interviewed by the NBI regarding allegations of delivering money for Zaldy Co. The Senate debates a bill to grant emergency powers to suspend oil excise tax, with skepticism from some senators. Reports on cool weather in Tagaytay and volcanic activity at Mayon are included. Showbiz updates cover a new GMA series 'Born to Shine' and actor plans for Holy Week. The episode concludes with a report on a jeepney driver's struggles due to high diesel prices, emphasizing the economic impact on daily life.

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