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Biden approves airstrike on Iran-backed militias

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© EPA The rocket strikes on Irbil damaged the city's airport The US military has carried out an airstrike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria, the Pentagon says. The attack destroyed "multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups", it said. President Joe Biden approved the action in response to recent attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq. A civilian contractor was killed in a rocket attack on US targets in Iraq earlier this month. A US service member and five other contractors were injured when the rockets hit sites in Irbil, including a base used by the US-led coalition. Rockets have also struck US bases in Baghdad, including the Green Zone which houses...
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15 Mindanao fishermen rescued after drifting for 6 days, says PCG

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PCG rescues 15 Mindanao fishermen drifting for 6 days Philippine Coast Guard personnel have rescued 15 fishermen after drifting in the sea for six days. "Unang Balita" reported Friday that the 15 fishers' ordeal began when their boat took on a lot of water and sank in the middle of cyclone Auring's onslaught in northern Mindanao. They were reported missing for several days, the report added. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the rescued fishermen only sustained minor injuries, adding that the victims are now in General Santos City and are scheduled to be taken to Surigao City this Friday. —LBG, GMA News This article 15 Mindanao fishermen rescued after drifting for 6 days, says PCG was originally published in GMA News Online.
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DITO sets commercial launch on March 8, 2021

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Telecommunications duopoly challenger DITO Telecommunity Corp. is all set for its commercial launch next month after it passed its first technical audit that gauged if it is able to meet its commitments for its first year of operations. “We want the public to know, on March 8 of this year, will be our commercial launch,” DITO chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said in a virtual press conference on Tuesday. The company made the announcement a day after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reported that DITO was able to deliver on the commitments it made during the selection for the new major player in the telecommunications sector. Based on the finding of the technical audit conducted by independent auditor R.G...
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Politics: about vaccine

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Duterte- wala pa tyo vaccine Dilaw- incompetent. Bakit wala pa? Inuna pa ibang bagay Duterte- magkaroon na tyo ng vaccine. Ako magpapaturok una Dilaw- bakit hindi unahin health workers?bakit ikaw? Previlage? Duterte- hindi ako magpapaturok as advised ng doctors Dilaw- bakit di ka magpapaturok una para ma encourage mga tao Duterte- Dumating na vaccine. Dilaw- ayoko nyan gusto ko pfizer Duterte- putanginanyo Dilaw- see ,ganyan ba gusto nyong presidente? -CCTO Source: FB
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Patay 3 PDEA at sa 2 Pulis

🔒 Closed Patay 3 PDEA at sa 2 Pulis

“Hindi pa po malinaw ‘yong detalye base don mga pangyayari kanina except for the fact na ang alam po natin ay nag-coordinate ang ating mga tropa for a legitimate buy-bust operation in that area,” PDEA spokesperson Derrick Carreon said in an interview on " =AZUOuP-StQToSuw0UbUJRhzTQT5wcd2SIqYlZiS6lGPxLhlYxvfRTOxSnEjI6VXMlppehO02WQuodcQBc1y8bbFXEsJNx2zz_0lOQi-EJ5i1GqMh0ksNij2ywafBiFfiHJZlYcyx6R5XtvkGIl0rlHYR02VwTbc300rCLrkFMXs9ymOwX_zfHXzGIydq57yGzx0&tn=kK-R']State of the Nation - GMA News ." “One thing is for sure, ‘yong ating mga tropa ay nag-coordinate at may proper na documents supporting a buy-bust operation and in fact may hawak po silang buy-bust money na talagang tunay na pera,” Carreon said. -GMA news
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Sino ANTI DUTERTE dito? paki sagot

🔒 Closed Sino ANTI DUTERTE dito? paki sagot

Dear Anti-Duterte, Nung namatay mga HongKong Nationals sa hostage crisis, at galit na galit ang HongKong sa atin, pinagparesign ba si PURISIMA? Nung naging sikat sa kahihiyan ang Pilipinas dahil sa laglag bala, pinagparesign niyo ba si JOSE HONRADO na MIAA Chief. Nung nabulok ang mga gamot at bigas para sa Yolanda victims dahil hindi pinamigay, pinagparesign ba si rainbow-haired DSWC secretary na si DINKY SOLIMAN Singil ng singil si HENARES sa TAX ng malilit tapos yun pala hindi niya sinisingil si LUCIO TAN at ang PAL na ngayon ay ginawa ni DUTERTE. Nalinlang pala kayo ng amo niyong si PNOY??? lyong ginawa nila sa Lumad at mga patayan sa HACIENDA LUISITA during CORY's term, pinagresign niyo ba sya? Tapos sasabihin nyo sinasarmba namin...
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PLDT rebrands aviation arm on expected air charter boom

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© STAR/File PLDT rebrands aviation arm on expected air charter boom MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc.’s aviation arm Pacific Global One Aviation (PG1) is undertaking a major rebrand as it hopes to capitalize on the expected boom in the air charter business. PG1 is expecting the global air charter business to take off in the next three years as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic plateaus. “We have been getting a lot of inquiries, especially from corporations, on our air transport services. Companies are looking for a safer way to travel as the government gradually eases restrictions and opens up the economy,” PG1 OIC-president Leo Gonzales said. The PG1 Aviation hangar in Pasay City houses two helicopters and one airplane. Its Bell 429...
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Xiaomi launches latest flagship Mi 11 and two new ecosystem products in the Philippines

🔒 Closed Xiaomi launches latest flagship Mi 11 and two new ecosystem products in the Philippines

On Feb 25, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 in the Philippines during a local online livestream. They introduce the latest Mi flagship lineup a truly premium device equips with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. © Provided by LionhearTV The Mi flagship phone will be available for purchase at the price of PHP 36,990 for 8GB and 256GB ROM variant on March 13 via Xiaomi official stores on Lazada and Shopee, and offline at Authorized Mi Stores and other official retailers in the Philippines. They also introduced two new ecosystem products the Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. In the livestream, Mr. K. M. Leong, Regional Head of Southeast Asia, spoke about...
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GMA Network unveils new Voltes V: Legacy teaser, earns praises from netizens

🔒 Closed GMA Network unveils new Voltes V: Legacy teaser, earns praises from netizens

After almost a year of anticipation, GMA Network has finally released a new teaser trailer of the highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the hit Japanese anime series ‘Voltes V: Legacy’ drawing positive feedback from loyal fans and netizens. © Provided by LionhearTV The one-minute trailer features a hyper-realistic and more enhanced computer graphics of Voltes V’s headquarters Camp Big Falcon where the crew and their vehicles were seen launching from the base on a mission to save the Earth from the Boazanian empire’s invasion. The group’s leader Steve Armstrong was also shown leading his members and piloting the Volt Cruiser while shouting the show’s popular catchphrase “Let’s Volt In!” The second teaser of the Kapuso Station’s...
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NEWS: Genshin Impact Producer Plan To Create Virtual World Like Sword Art Online!

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Cai Haoyu, President of miHoYo, recently gave a presentation to SJTU-SV covering miHoYo's growth and future plans. One big one, a complete virtual world in 2030 in which a billion people are willing to live. He points out that one reason Genshin Impact was created as an open world game is that they see this as the closest prototype for the virtual world. Iterating step by step every 3-4 years with a new product, they will gradually approach the desired virtual world.
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Cebu Pacific expects delivery of 8 aircraft this year

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© Provided by BusinessWorld By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific is expecting to take delivery of eight more aircraft this year despite the ongoing pandemic crisis. Cebu Pacific had 10 deliveries in 2019 and three last year, Candice A. Iyog, Cebu Pacific vice-president for marketing and customer service, told BusinessWorld in a recent phone message. “Eight expected deliveries for 2021 — a mix of Airbus and ATR (Avions de Transport Regional) fleet,” she added. On its website, the budget carrier said that it was expected to take delivery of 27 Airbus A321NEO and one more Airbus A320NEO between 2020 and 2026. It also has “newly-confirmed orders” of 16 A330NEO, five A320NEO, and 10 A321XLR aircraft. “This...
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Mi 11 arrives in Philippines with studio-grade camera features and pro performance

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Manila, PHILIPPINES, February 2021 – Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the release of Mi 11 in the Philippines during a local online livestream earlier today. The latest flagship in its popular Mi smartphone lineup is truly a premium device, debuting with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. From March 13, Mi 11 will be available for purchase at an amazing price of PHP 36,990 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. At the same time, Xiaomi launched two new ecosystem products in the Philippines: Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes- AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. © Provided by...
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HRW: Drop all charges, release De Lima from detention

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© REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File photo Police ****** Senator Leila de Lima on her way to a local court in Quezon City to face an obstruction of justice complaint, March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File photo The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday renewed its call for the dropping of all charges and the release from detention of Senator Leila de Lima. The senator has been detained for four years since Feb. 24, 2017 on drug charges. “The fabricated charges against Senator Leila de Lima are not only an outrageous abuse of her basic rights, but also emblematic of the Duterte administration’s oppressive rule,” HRW deputy Asia director Phil Robertson said in a statement. “The Philippines authorities should drop the remaining charges...
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Nahant ayun kulong hehe.

🔒 Closed Nahant ayun kulong hehe.

Lalaking nag-'my day' na may hawak na granada at may pagbabanta, arestado! Inaresto ng Pateros Police ang isang lalaki matapos niyang mag-post ng litrato na may hawak na granada at may mensaheng, "Pag ako naburyo hahagis ko 'to damay-damay na 'to." Kinilala ang lalaking si Eddie Boy Cervales na nagsisisi sa kaniyang ginawa. Selos ang ugat ng kaniyang post matapos niya umanong mahuli na may ibang ka-chat ang kaniyang karelasyon. Ayon sa pulisya, puwede pang sumabog ang granada bagama't luma na ito. | 📷: Pateros Police
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Congrats Mayor Vic!!

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sana ol :giggle: this is so rare nowadays in the Philippines... Victor Sotto, Mayor of Pasig, The Philippines, is a standard-bearer for a new generation of Philippine politicians who prioritize anticorruption and transparency initiatives in their election campaigns and in office. In 2019, Sotto, then a 29-year-old city councilor, defeated an incumbent mayor whose family had ruled the city for 27 years. Sotto’s prior work on the city council resulted in freedom of information legislation that allowed city residents to request documents without having to provide a justification – the first such law in the Metro Manila area. Sotto has sought to solidify his reputation as a fresh voice with a new, more transparent approach to...
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Bea Alonzo on actor she slapped on the set: "Minamaliit niya yung pagkababae ko."

🔒 Closed Bea Alonzo on actor she slapped on the set: "Minamaliit niya yung pagkababae ko."

© Provided by PEP.ph Nagbigay ng dagdag na detalye si Bea Alonzo, 33, tungkol sa aktor na sinampal niya noon sa set ng isang proyektong pinagsamahan nila. Nagsimula ito nang inamin ni Bea sa kanyang YouTube video kasama si Angel Locsin, na in-upload noong February 6, na "nasampal" niya ang aktor na ito. Naglaro sina Bea at Angel ng "Never Have I Ever," kung saan aamin sila sa mga tanong na ibabato sa kanila. Ganito ang isang tanong: "Slapped someone in real life." Sagot ni Bea: "I have. Sa set pa. "Pinull ko siya sa other room, ‘tapos na-slap ko siya. "Kasi may sinabi siya sa akin na medyo… talagang nayurakan ang pagkababae ko." Hindi raw pinagsisisihan ni Bea ang ginawa niyang iyon. "So, na-chika sa buong set. Pero okay lang...
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Panahon ni Marcos

🔒 Closed Panahon ni Marcos

Kinwento sa akin ng lolo ko na sa maynila lang daw magulo dati nung marshall law pero sa probinsya ehh okay naman daw walang gulo at maayus. Tsaka nung panahon ni Marcos daw sya lang daw ang mayaman kaya sya pinatalsik ng mga oligarch ngayun. Kaya ngayun angdami ng mga politiko na ang yayaman . Anong masasabi nyu tungkol dto?
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No nationwide MGCQ before vaccine rollout is safest but too cautious League of Provinces

🔒 Closed No nationwide MGCQ before vaccine rollout is safest but too cautious League of Provinces

© James Agustin Twitter post Transport woes on third day under MGCQ President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision not to allow the implementation of modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in the entire country until the COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts is the safest measure but too cautious, the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) said. Interviewed on Dobol B TV on Tuesday, LPP President Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. pointed out that the economy should be reactivated as suggested by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Tama po talaga 'yun. 'Yun ang pinaka-safest. Pero super cautious po 'yun. At kailangan na po natin paganahin ang ekonomiya sabi ng NEDA,” Velasco said. Earlier, LPP said it is...
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People are tired of hearing lies about debunked ABS-CBN tax issues; Congress fails to capitalize on networks alleged DBP issue

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Bank officials last February 17 said Lopez-owned companies and its former subsidiary Maynilad Water Services have no existing debts with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). President Rodrigo Duterte previously said that until ABS-CBN settles its tax issues, he won’t allow the network to resume broadcasting operations. © Provided by Dailypedia He promised to have the alleged condonation of Lopez Group’s debt to the DBP investigated. A DBP official during a hearing held by the House Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability said that there weren’t any write-offs or condonation of DBP loans from Lopez-controlled firms. Lopez Holdings and Maynilad officials claimed that their business had settled obligations with...
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