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House won't cite FPRRD in contempt for snubbing hearings

💡 Trivia House won't cite FPRRD in contempt for snubbing hearings

"We've already sent an invitation to the former president. Karapatan niyang tumanggi sa aming invitation. We will accord him the courtesy and respect," said Surigao Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, lead chairperson of the House Quad Committee. "Wala pong special treatment. Ito ay in deference to him being the former president. Sa aming palagay, karapatan niya yan at yan ay nirerespeto namin," he said. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/14/house-will-not-cite-duterte-in-contempt-for-snubbing-quadcomm-probe-solon-1531
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Trump campaign is selling Eras Tour-inspired shirts

💡 Trivia Trump campaign is selling Eras Tour-inspired shirts

The Trump campaign posted about the new merch Thursday morning, calling on "Swifties for Trump" to buy the "Trump Era shirt." The shirt is printed with a black-and-white silhouetted photo of Trump in front of colored tiles containing other photos of him, including his mugshot taken while he was booked in Atlanta on charges that he tried to s†éál the election. Source: Trump campaign is selling Eras Tour-inspired shirts. Swifties call it his 'cease & desist era'.
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Lawyer to fast-track ICC warrant vs Duterte

💡 Trivia Lawyer to fast-track ICC warrant vs Duterte

Kristina Conti, a cocounsel in the ICC case who represents families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration, said they wanted to further speed up the issuance of the warrant although this would be a challenge. To do this, she said they would have to convince the ICC there was an urgent need to arrest Duterte and his coaccused as some of them remain in power and could influence any ongoing probes, particularly into his drug war. Source: Lawyer cites need to fast-track ICC warrant vs Duterte
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PNP manhunt on for Harry Roque

💡 Trivia PNP manhunt on for Harry Roque

The Philippine National Police has now joined the manhunt for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who was issued an arrest order after being cited for contempt by the House of Representatives on Sept. 12 for refusing to submit subpoenaed documents related to his alleged involvement with îllégâl Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Source: PNP manhunt on for Harry Roque
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Fan sold concert tickets for Taylor's Harris endorsement

💡 Trivia Fan sold concert tickets for Taylor's Harris endorsement

A woman has put up for sale three Taylor Swift concert tickets that she had purchased for her daughter's 13th birthday because of the popstar's recent endorsement of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. In a viral video she posted on social media, the woman said she no longer supports Swift due to the singer's political stance and what she described as "non-Christian beliefs." Source: Woman Sells Daughter's Taylor Swift Tickets Over Popstar's Kamala Harris Endorsement
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China Detects séálth Jets Using Starlink Satellite Network

💡 Trivia China Detects séálth Jets Using Starlink Satellite Network

A Chinese scientist and his team launched a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone off the coast of Guangdong. The drone was roughly the size of a bird and had a radar cross-section similar to a s†éálth fighter. Despite its s†éálth characteristics, the target unexpectedly appeared on the screen even though the ground-based radar did not emit any radio waves that would have resulted in an echo. The scientists explained that this was possible because the drone was illuminated by electromagnetic radiation from a Starlink satellite passing over the Philippines. Source: https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-can-detect-f-22-f-35-s†éálth-jets/
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PH Withdraws Coast Guard Flagship from Sabina Shoal, AIS Shows

💡 Trivia PH Withdraws Coast Guard Flagship from Sabina Shoal, AIS Shows

As of this writing, no statements have been released by either Manila or Beijing regarding the movement of the Coast Guard vessel from Sabina. Prior to its departure, the Philippine Coast Guard stated that the vessel was running low on supplies. Manila’s previous attempts to resupply Teresa Magbanua with other patrol ships failed due to Chinese forces intercepting and blockading the missions. Source: https://news.usni.org/2024/09/14/manila-withdraws-coast-guard-flagship-from-sabina-shoal-ais-shows
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Erwin Tulfo to gov't: Accept US esscort for WPS resupply missions

💡 Trivia Erwin Tulfo to gov't: Accept US esscort for WPS resupply missions

“In light of these recent developments, i call on this esteemed body to consider a resolution of support for the US offer to ****** our resupply missions. This proposal is not merely a matter of convenience; it is a significant step in asserting our rights under international law and challenging the persistent encroachments by the PRC (People’s Republic of China),” Tulfo said. Source: https://politiko.com.ph/2024/09/10/erwin-tulfo-to-govt-accept-us-******-for-wps-resupply-missions/headlines/
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House to focus on Bato's 'drug war' memorandum

💡 Trivia House to focus on Bato's 'drug war' memorandum

Diokno, chair of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), said the PNP’s Command Memorandum Circular (CMC) No. 16-2016 operationalized the drug war and was issued by then PNP chief and now Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Diokno said the neutralization and negation of suspected drug offenders are not part of the PNP’s mandate. Source: Diokno: House can focus on Dela Rosa’s ‘drug war’ memo
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Senator questions House's consistency in trimming OVP budget

💡 Trivia Senator questions House's consistency in trimming OVP budget

"I have to say, what is really your policy? You have to be consistent. You cannot do it in the first year or second year, and then the third year, mag-iiba. ‘Yun na lang , the issue of consistency," Villanueva said. “If you're going to do that, keep on doing that the entire duration of your term, nitong term. Kasi as tradition dictates nga, hindi po talaga ginagawa ‘yan.” Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1233347
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Before Duterte, Arroyo did the investment surge at 950% -- study

💡 Trivia Before Duterte, Arroyo did the investment surge at 950% -- study

Arroyo had “publicly embraced China as a friend” despite the two countries’ maritime disputes, according to the report, which AidData representatives presented to the media on Thursday, September 12. As a result, Beijing’s development finance to the Philippines spiked by more than 950% during her presidency (from US$88 million to US$931 million), particularly in energy and telecommunications projects. Source: Before Duterte admin, Chinese investments surged 950% under Arroyo – study
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Alice Guo contests Comelec 'misrepresentation' case

💡 Trivia Alice Guo contests Comelec 'misrepresentation' case

“When I filed my certificate of candidacy, I have made declarations on my personal information, such as my citizenship and domicile, on the basis of the legitimate documents in my possession — which documents were issued by the Philippine government and which remain valid and existing since the time I filed my COC and still as of this writing,” Guo said. Source: Alice Guo contests Comelec 'misrepresentation' case, insists 2022 candidacy is valid
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Quiboloy pleads not guilty to qualified human trafficking raps

💡 Trivia Quiboloy pleads not guilty to qualified human trafficking raps

Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused pleaded not guilty to charges of qualified human trafficking, according to the legal counsel of one of the victims. Quiboloy and 4 co-accused were arraigned at the Pasig City Regional Trial Court branch 159 on Friday morning for the human trafficking complaint against them. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/13/-bakit-balot-na-balot-quiboloy-asked-that-his-face-be-covered-1002
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