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OSG confirms Alice Guo can still run for 2025 elections

💡 Trivia OSG confirms Alice Guo can still run for 2025 elections

“The cases that have been filed against Alice Guo, none of them have achieved finality. The one from ombudsman, which is the decision that dismissed and disqualified her perpetually from running for public office, I believe that is still not final,” he added. The same is true for the other cases filed against her, including the quo warranto and the petition for the cancellation of Guo’s birth certificate. Source: SolGen: Guo can still run, unless…
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Earth has got a second moon good for 57 days

💡 Trivia Earth has got a second moon good for 57 days

The clingy space rock is actually a near-Earth asteroid named 2024 PT5, which measures an estimated 33 feet (10 meters) wide, or about the length of a school bus. Snagged by Earth's gravity during an unusually close approach, this "minimoon" is predicted to orbit our planet for just 57 days; on Nov. 25, the asteroid will break free of Earth's influence and resume its regular orbit of the sun without a chaperone, astronomers wrote in the journal Research Notes of the AAS. Source: https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/can-you-see-earth-s-new-minimoon-with-the-*****-eye
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SC denies Harry Roque's protective writ request

💡 Trivia SC denies Harry Roque's protective writ request

“The court denied Roque’s prayer for the writ of Amparo. It held that Amparo is not the proper remedy against congressional contempt and detention orders,” the high court, through its spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae Ting, said in a press conference. SC made the ruling during Tuesday’s en banc (full court) session. Source: SC denies Harry Roque’s protective writ request
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10 PBBM-backed senatoriables tops survey -- SWS

💡 Trivia 10 PBBM-backed senatoriables tops survey -- SWS

Ten out of 12 administration-backed senatorial aspirants for the 2025 midterm elections secured the top spots in the latest senatorial preference survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The September 14 to 23 survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, showed that ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo maintained his number one position with 54 percent voter preference. Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1234539
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Junior's satisfaction up by double digits

💡 Trivia Junior's satisfaction up by double digits

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. celebrated his birthday on Friday, September 13, with a piece of good news — a survey showing a double-digit increase in the satisfaction numbers of his administration in the second quarter of 2024. This gives the Marcos administration a net satisfaction rating of +40 in June, classified by SWS as “good.” It is a significant improvement from the “moderate” +29 in March. Source: Marcos admin's satisfaction numbers up by double digits in SWS June poll
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Marcos: Expect rice prices to fall further

💡 Trivia Marcos: Expect rice prices to fall further

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he is expecting rice prices to further decrease amid the current price trend happening in Southeast Asia. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in a statement, Marcos made the pronouncement during a sectoral meeting on managing food and non-food inflation in Malacañang. Source: Marcos: Expect rice prices to fall further
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A 12-year-old girl was stabbed by a man while sitting at a waiting shed

A 12-year-old girl was stabbed by a man while sitting at a waiting shed

#BagongPilipinas A 12-year-old girl was stabbed by a man while sitting at a waiting shed in Barangay San Vicente, Tarlac City, on the night of September 25, 2024. In the closed circuit television (CCTV) footage, the girl can be seen using her cellphone when the man in white approaches her, suddenly stabs her, and grabs her phone. "Initially, lumapit nga daw ‘yung suspek sa kanya, palakad-lakad. Then tinabihan siya. Bigla na lang siyang sinaksak. After that, dinampot ‘yung cellphone niya," PLTCOL. Sean Logronio, Tarlac City Police Station Chief, said. The girl survived the attack and is now safe. A manhunt was immediately launched, leading to the suspect's capture after he was identified through CCTV footage from a local store...
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Julian Now Is Super Typhoon.

Julian Now Is Super Typhoon.

Tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 2 is raised over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and parts of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan, with gale-force winds expected. Strong winds are also forecast across Northern Luzon, including Metro Manila and nearby regions. PAGASA warns of a moderate to high risk of storm surge in low-lying coastal areas. Sea travel remains hazardous in Northern Luzon. Julian is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday evening.
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Grade 11 Student Dies from Hazing.

Grade 11 Student Dies from Hazing.

A student died after he allegedly underwent hazing in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija on Sunday night. Reports said Ren Joseph Bayan, 18, Grade 11 at the San Pablo National High School in Jaen, was already dead when he was brought to his house in Barangay San Pablo at around 5 p.m. A manhunt was launched for the suspects, identified as Baron Cabado and Patrik Guinto, who allegedly conducted the hazing in Barangay San Anton. The suspects were allegedly members of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity.
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Telegram will now share ip address and phone number of users who violate their terms with the authorities

💡 Trivia Telegram will now share ip address and phone number of users who violate their terms with the authorities

Neo-Nazi Telegram Users Panic Amid Crackdown and Arrest of Alleged Leaders of Online Extremist Group Durov’s announcement marked a considerable policy shift: He said Telegram will now share the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate the platform’s rules with authorities “in response to valid legal requests.” I knew this day would come. It's a good thing I completely ditched Telegram the moment they implemented SIM registration. Now I have nothing to worry about, as my identity is clean. I'm sure when the government improves SIM registration, the same thing will happen. If they aren't monitoring your private conversations, how can they know the users are breaking any rules? They must be invading our privacy by snooping...
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Bangag on sister's decision to run independently: 'That's her choice'

💡 Trivia Bangag on sister's decision to run independently: 'That's her choice'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seemed to have no problem with his sister Senator Imee Marcos’ decision to refuse to be part of his senatorial slate for the 2025 elections, saying it was “her choice.” “That’s fine. That happens. I’ve run as an independent myself, many times. And so that is her choice,” the President said in a chance interview in Tarlac. Source: Marcos on sister’s decision to run independently: ‘That’s her choice’
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Man nabbed for alleged rape of own mom in Candijay, Bohol

💡 Trivia Man nabbed for alleged rape of own mom in Candijay, Bohol

She disclosed to the authorities that she was first raped by her own son when she was around 40 years old, that was when her son was in his early twenties. The incident happened again in the early morning of September 27, 2024 and she said she was again threatened she would be killed if she tell anyone of the incident. She added that the suspect was drunk after attending a funeral vigil. The suspect reportedly lied beside her in bed, hugged her, and raped her. The mother said her daughter, a differently abled person, saw the incident. Source: Man nabbed for alleged rape of own mom in Candijay, Bohol
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Alice Guo Linaglag ng kabaro?

💡 Trivia Alice Guo Linaglag ng kabaro?

Sa isang eksklusibong panayam sa 101 East, sinabi ni She Zhijiang, na nakakulong sa Thailand, na si Alice Guo ay dapat magsabi ng totoo tungkol sa kanilang mga operasyon. Hindi direktang inakusahan, ngunit ipinahiwatig ni She ang papel ni Guo sa mga kaganapan, nagdadagdag ng bagong anggulo sa istorya ng pandaraya at human trafficking sa hangganan ng Thailand at Myanmar. Ref:https://phc.onl/#forbidden#/Ls8Y-2HmvHI?si=1bZnDjr5zPJrZqLb
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Sweden to build new nuclear reactor by 2026, says PM

💡 Trivia Sweden to build new nuclear reactor by 2026, says PM

The government said in November 2023 it wanted to increase nuclear power production equivalent to two nuclear reactors by 2035, with a “massive expansion” to follow by 2045. State-owned utility Vattenfall is in the process of conducting a feasibility study on the construction of at least two small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Ringhals nuclear power station in the southwest of the country. Source: Sweden to start building new nuclear reactor by 2026: PM
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Dangerous political tremors' feared after Sulu exclusion

💡 Trivia Dangerous political tremors' feared after Sulu exclusion

“Some very practical consequences now will pertain to the employment status of employees in the different field offices of the ministries in Sulu, projects in Sulu, as well as the operation of major services in Sulu now being provided by the BARMM,” said Sinarimbo. Both Sinarimbo and Adiong feared that this could lead to other provinces opting out of the BARMM. Source: Dangerous 'political tremors' feared after SC excludes Sulu from BARMM
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Alice Guo a Chinese spy, jailed gambliing tycoon claims

💡 Trivia Alice Guo a Chinese spy, jailed gambliing tycoon claims

She Zhijiang, a Chinese ga̾mbling tycoon detained in Thailand, claimed that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is a spy working for China’s Ministry of State Security. She, a naturalized Cambodian citizen with ca̾sinos operating in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines, made the allegation in a documentary by Al Jazeera. He spoke with the foreign news network from his cell in Bangkok. Source: https://politiko.com.ph/2024/09/27/alice-guo-a-chinese-spy-jailed-********-tycoon-claims/daily-feed/
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China concealed sinking of newest nuclear submarine, U.S. says

💡 Trivia China concealed sinking of newest nuclear submarine, U.S. says

Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. Satellite imagery showed that China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine has sunk alongside a pier while under construction, a senior US defence official has said. Source: China’s top-of-the-line nuclear submarine sunk in shipyard
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House insulted over VP's plan to attend Senate deliberations

💡 Trivia House insulted over VP's plan to attend Senate deliberations

Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong says he feels "personally insulted" by Vice President Sara Duterte's pronouncement that she plans to attend the Senate’s deliberations on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "If you would ask me personally, I would say she's really selective, and that does not speak highly of an official especially the one occupying the second highest position in the land," said the House assistant majority leader. Source: Adiong 'insulted' by VP Duterte's preference for Senate after unprecedented House budget snub
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'Marcos resign' rally set for Saturday in Cebu

💡 Trivia 'Marcos resign' rally set for Saturday in Cebu

The event is organized by Maisug-Cebu led by Pamela Baricuatro. “We are inviting all Cebuanos to join us in solidarity and let us unite to show our indignation with what’s going on in our country under the present administration,” said Baricuatro, lead convenor of Hakbang nang Maisug-Cebu. Baricuatro said they are expecting at least 2,000 participants in the rally. Source: ‘Marcos resign’ rally set for Saturday
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SC: Forcing workers to quit constitutes îllégâl dismissal

💡 Trivia SC: Forcing workers to quit constitutes îllégâl dismissal

The Philippine Supreme Court has ordered a car company to pay back the wages and commissions owed to a former employee who was forced to resign due to the company’s “unbearable” working conditions. The High Court ruled in favour of the worker who said he had no intention of quitting but was forced to leave the company because of the behaviour of his superiors. Source: https://www.peoplemattersglobal.com/news/business/supreme-court-forcing-workers-to-quit-constitutes-îllégâl-dismissal-42876
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Alyansang Bayan drafts impeachment complaint vs VP

💡 Trivia Alyansang Bayan drafts impeachment complaint vs VP

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) is in the process of drafting an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, former lawmaker Teddy Casiño, who chairs the progressive group, said on Thursday. In a press briefing for Bayan Muna’s national convention in Quezon City, Casiño confirmed that the group would file the impeachment complaint — if finalized — before the House of Representatives on the resumption of its session in November. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987276/bayan-drafting-impeachment-complaint-vs-vp-sara-duterte-******
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First Lady Liza Marcos takes oath as PhilConsA member

💡 Trivia First Lady Liza Marcos takes oath as PhilConsA member

First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos on Thursday took her oath as a member of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa). The First Lady took her oath before Philconsa Chairperson, former Chief Justice Reynato Puno at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace as the association celebrated its 63rd founding anniversary. Source: First Lady Liza Marcos takes oath as Philconsa member
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