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Alice could be a state witness if POGO leader exposed -- DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Saturday, September 7, that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo could be considered a state witness if investigations into the îllégâl Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) activities in her town lead to identifying a higher figure behind the scheme. Source: Alice Guo could become state witness if POGO leader is exposed — DOJ
Bato inokray ang PNP: Di pa rin nakikita si Quiboloy
Mistulang inokray ni Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa ang Philippine National Police dahil hindi pa rin nakikita si Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy kahit pa dalawang linggo na nilang binabantayan ang KOJC compound sa Davao City. Binanggit din ni Dela Rosa ang nagawa ng Indonesian National Police na agad nakita ang mga taong pinaghahanap ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas. Source: Bato inokray ang PNP: ‘Di pa rin nakikita si Quiboloy
Alice Guo to be in bulletproof vest on Monday's Senate probe -- PNP
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo will be wearing a bulletproof vest and will be on handcuffs during her transport on Monday, Sept. 9, from Camp Crame in Quezon City to the Senate where she would be a resource in the continuation of the investigation into the îllégâl operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Source: Alice Guo to be in handcuffs, bulletproof vest during transport for Monday's Senate probe—PNP
NBI questions Alice Guo on notarization
NBI Special Task Force's Atty. Joselito Valle first asked Guo if she knew a lawyer. Guo answered, "Marami." Valle then asked her if she knew "Atty. Galicia." Guo said while smiling, "'Yung nagnotaryo? Oo, kilala ko." Asked when was the last time she met Galicia, Guo then stopped smiling and said she will not answer the question. Source: WATCH: NBI questions Alice Guo on notarization, lookalike, clearance
What's in Sandiganbayan not hearing Alice's Graft case?
In the case of Binay v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. Nos. 120681-83 & 128136, October 1, 1999), as affirmed in Caballero v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. Nos. 137355-58, 25 September 2007), the Supreme Court ruled that the Sandiganbayan has “exclusive and original jurisdiction” over alleged violations of the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act committed by high-ranking officials — specifically including municipal mayors such as Guo. No other court should have jurisdiction over graft charges against Guo but the Sandiganbayan. Source: [OPINION] Alice in wonderland
Guo had 6 foreign 'supporters', hid at monk's house: Indonesian official
A female monk had offered Guo sanctuary at a house in Tangerang City, said the head of the Interpol in Indonesia, Inspector General Krisha Murti. He said Guo’s foreign "supporters" included 5 Chinese and an Indonesian. They handled all her needs, including her online transactions, he said. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/6/guo-had-up-to-6-foreign-protectors-hid-at-monk-s-house-indonesian-official-1536
Trump's criminal sentencing delayed until after election
Judge Juan Merchan on Friday delayed the sentencing to 26 November, citing "the unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in" among his reasons. Lawyers for Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have used several legal manoeuvres to delay the sentencing, which had been scheduled for 18 September. Source: Donald Trump criminal sentencing delayed until after election
Senate frustrated for not winning Alice's custody
Contrary to what was presumed, Guo was taken into custody by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and not the Senate. This, after Guo’s camp opted not to post bail in relation to the arrest order issued against her by Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 109 for her alleged violation of Section 3 (e) and (h) of Republic Act 3019, or the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Source: Hontiveros: Did DILG file ‘watered down’ case to gain Alice Guo custody?
What would a Harris presidency mean for PH?
Yet, while much of Southeast Asia gets lost in Washington’s focus on competition with China, some of the countries that were part of Harris’s portfolio, namely the Philippines, have assumed roles as some of the most critical foreign policy issues for the United States. The Philippines has become a poster child for pushing back against Beijing’s aggression, and Washington has supported its treaty ally to improve its defense capabilities. Source: What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for the Philippines?
Sperrm 'superdonor' sues Netflix over '1,000 kids' show
Jonathan Meijer, 43, announced on a late-night chat show Tuesday that he was taking legal action against the documentary that he said slandered him and the families he helped to create. He said the number of children the documentary said he could have fathered -- up to 3,000 -- was incorrect. "Five hundred and fifty, that's the number I know for sure. Anything above that is just speculation," he said. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/5/beauty-gonzalez-marks-10th-year-since-meeting-husband-norman-crisologo-919
China warns Malaysia to cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak
The document accused Malaysia of encroaching on areas covered by the 10-dash line, Beijing's controversial map showing its claims to sovereignty in the South China Sea. It also E×ρréššed Beijing's displeasure over Malaysia's oil and gas exploration activities near the Luconia Shoals, also known as Luconia Reefs. Source: China warns Malaysia to immediately cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak, says report | MalaysiaNow
Alice's arrest a warning to those attempting to evade justice -- Bangag Junior
"Such is an exercise in futility," Marcos said in a video message posted after authorities announced Guo's arrest in Indonesia. "The arm of the law is long and it will reach you." Marcos guaranteed that Guo would be entitled to all legal protections due her under Philippine laws of the country and pursuant to the government's commitment to the rule of law. Source: Marcos says Alice Guo's arrest a warning to those attempting to evade justice
PNP operation at KOJC compound a 'mission failure' -- lawyer
“It is ludicrous and incredible knowing that the PNP has poured all its resources and high-tech equipment here just to look for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy… As a matter of fact, his declaration that Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy is “just walking around here” completely destroys any AND all legal cover for the continuous drilling and tunneling of the JMC Compound and the sequestration of the KOJC Cathedral as well as some rooms of JMC and other structures,” legal counsel Israelito Torreon said. Source: PNP operation at KOJC compound a 'mission failure,' says lawyer
CHR urged to check possible rights violations in KOJC raid
“I would surmise that worship services were interrupted; some activities connected with religious belief might have been interrupted. These are serious violations of their political and civil rights. Maybe like marriages are being celebrated in that compound, baptism, probably, anything you might think, activities that are related to their faith. And today, that is still existing, I think they are still prevented from doing that,” Marcoleta said. Source: CHR urged: Promptly check possible rights violations in KJC raid

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