- Thomas Markle Jr., the half-brother of the Duchess of Sussex, has been named a person of interest in an investigation into child sexual abuse material found among his father's belongings.
- Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that authorities discovered more than 7,000 photos and a video featuring underage victims.
- The investigation began after Thomas Markle Jr. allegedly reported finding child abuse images left behind at his father's home when Thomas Markle Sr. moved earlier this year.
- Thomas Markle Sr. has been relocated to a care facility for dementia patients, while Thomas Markle Jr. remains in Cebu City during the ongoing probe.
- The Duchess of Sussex expressed deep distress over the sickening findings, stating that her decision to distance herself from her father was taken to protect her children.
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