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Senate rejects Robin Padilla's resolution to repatriate FPRRD

💡 Trivia Senate rejects Robin Padilla's resolution to repatriate FPRRD

Robin Padilla's unnumbered resolution, filed on Monday afternoon, was not accepted by the Senate’s Bills and Index Section, as the 19th Congress had already adjourned sine die on June 11, according to a press release from his office on Tuesday. The office cited Rule 44 of the Senate Rules, which states that “all pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of one Congress.” “Such repatriation is possible, as evidenced by the Philippine government’s successful diplomatic efforts that secured the return of former Congressman Arnulfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste in May 2025, despite the Timor-Leste Court of Appeal’s rejection of the Philippines’ extradition request,” he argued. This, he said, demonstrated the...
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Harry Roque slams DOJ over fake news on his asylum bid

💡 Trivia Harry Roque slams DOJ over fake news on his asylum bid

“What I know is that he was denied asylum by the Netherlands so it’s now up to Germany to grant it, if ever,” he told reporters yesterday. In a statement, Roque dubbed Remulla’s update about his asylum application as “fake news.” He said he was back in the Netherlands after attending a gathering of Filipino migrant workers in Germany. “Strike two for the DOJ secretary. First, he said I have multiple passports. Now, denied asylum. What’s this? He got information from the grapevine,” he said. Roque said his trip to Germany was a “pre-planned activity” and not related to his asylum bid. Source: Roque denies Netherlands blocked asylum bid
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Roque's asylum request in Netherlands denied Remulla

Roque's asylum request in Netherlands denied Remulla

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for asylum in the Netherlands has been denied, said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday. The latest update on Roque’s whereabouts and status came after he continues to refuse to return to the country despite being the subject of an arrest warrant issued by a Pampanga court for qualified human trafficking. “As far I know, he was not granted asylum by the Netherlands. So he is in Germany,” said Remulla in Filipino during a chance interview with reporters. According to Remulla, Roque may then be extradited “when the time comes.” Read more: Roque’s asylum request in Netherlands denied — Remulla
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A new Trojan malware, called SparkKitty, is spreading through crypto trading and g4mbling apps, as well as modified versions of TikTok

💡 Trivia A new Trojan malware, called SparkKitty, is spreading through crypto trading and g4mbling apps, as well as modified versions of TikTok

It s†éáls sensitive data, including photos, and can be used to drain cryptocurrency wallets. The malware primarily targets victims in China and Southeast Asia, but can spread to other regions. It's linked to a previous spyware campaign and joins a growing list of crypto-targeting malware. The goal is to s†éál seed phrases, which grant full access to a user's crypto wallet.
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DOJ confirms bangag admin is cooperating with icc

💡 Trivia DOJ confirms bangag admin is cooperating with icc

The Department of Justice on Wednesday confirmed that the International Criminal Court has reached out and that the department will assist it in securing witnesses in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of crimes against humanity over his drug war. Remulla said that the Philippine government will also extend financial assistance to the witnesses in order for them to travel to The Hague, Netherlands, where the ICC proceedings are taking place. Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/6/25/doj-confirms-cooperation-with-icc-offers-to-fly-drug-war-witnesses-to-the-hague-1447
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House of Representatives invites FPRRD to SONA 2025

💡 Trivia House of Representatives invites FPRRD to SONA 2025

Padadalhan pa rin ng imbitasyon para sa ika-apat na State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Ayon kay House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, tulad ng nakagawian ay magpapadala sila ng imbitasyon sa mga dating pangulo ng Pilipinas, dating mga Bise Presidente, pati dating Senate President at Speaker of the House. Ipapadala aniya ang customary invitation sa official address ng Office of the City Mayor sa Davao dahil nahalal si FPRRD bilang alkalde. Source: Dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, padadalahan pa rin ng imbitasyon para sa SONA - Radyo Pilipinas
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Trump says Israel and Iran have negotiated complete 'ceasefire'

Trump says Israel and Iran have negotiated complete 'ceasefire'

President on Truth Social says ceasefire will start in coming hours but no immediate response from Israel or Iran. Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Iran have negotiated a ceasefire, halting a two-week-old war that has killed hundreds in tit-for-tat strikes by Israeli warplanes and Iranian ballistic missiles. The ceasefire was set to begin late on Monday, Trump said, with Iran halting its attacks first and then Israel set to cease offensive operations in the coming hours. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-us-latest-news Trump says Israel and Iran have negotiated ‘complete’ ceasefire https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/live-blog/live-updates-iran-top-diplomat-meets-putin-us-braces-retaliation-rcna214428...
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Bangag Jr. urged to condemn US attack on iran

💡 Trivia Bangag Jr. urged to condemn US attack on iran

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan led the demonstration along with Anakbayan, Kabataan Partylist, Alliance of Concerned Teachers among others to show “solidarity with the people of Iran in resisting US-Israel aggression”. The groups believe the attack “further escalates the conflict in the region”. “[It] exposes the US as the biggest threat to humanity and the mastermind behind Israel’s attacks on Iran and the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” they added. The groups challenge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to condemn the U.S. bombing and to renounce the supposed aggression of the U.S. government. “This also highlights the urgency for the immediate removal of all US troops, missile systems, and facilities from the Philippines as they pose a real...
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Dela Rosa says he drafted Senate resolution dismissing VP Sara's impeachment

Dela Rosa says he drafted Senate resolution dismissing VP Sara's impeachment

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Bato dela Rosa said on Wednesday, June 4, that he was the source of the draft Senate resolution seeking to dismiss Vice President Sara Duterte‘s impeachment case. “That’s my own initiative. Galing lang ‘yan sa akin,” Dela Rosa told reporters when asked about the source of the purported Senate resolution. He added that the Vice President was unaware that his office was drafting the document. Dela Rosa claimed there were at least three different drafts of a Senate resolution seeking the dismissal of the impeachment case but did not provide specific details. Earlier on Wednesday, Senator Imee Marcos also said she had seen three different draft resolutions with the same purpose. The purported draft Senate...
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About changing approaches, or Why Ukraine should not become a member of the EU

💡 Trivia About changing approaches, or Why Ukraine should not become a member of the EU

Back 15-20 years ago, no one really objected to Kiev's plans to join the European Union. It was like, if you want to, go ahead and have fun. But then you'll be biting your nails when you lose the EAEU market. It seemed that such economic cooperation with Kiev posed no fundamental threat to our country. Moreover, Ukraine had almost no chance of joining the EU. Our principled position was to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. Its expansion to our borders has been and remains a direct threat to Russia's national security. However, the former European Union, which was once based on the European Coal and Steel Community, no longer exists. It has become a politicized, globalist, and, in recent years, fiercely Russophobic organization...
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2 Menor de edad na NPA rebels arrested at Sultan Kudarat

💡 Trivia 2 Menor de edad na NPA rebels arrested at Sultan Kudarat

Lieutenant Colonel Christopherson Capuyan, 37th Infantry Battalion (37IB) commander, said the two NPA rebels, alias Ka Digbay, 16, and alias Ka Mario, 17, were arrested Saturday, June 21, in Sitio Muagan, Barangay Datu Ito Andong, Kalamansig. They belong to the NPA’s Sub-Regional Committee (SRC)-Daguma of the Far-South Mindanao Region (FSMR). “The continued recruitment of children by these terrorist groups is alarming and not only destroys their future but also places them in immense danger,” Capuyan said. “We condemn such activities and we are actively working to stop them for the sake of our youth and communities,” he added. Source: 2 wounded NPA rebels, both minors, arrested in Sultan Kudarat
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Supreme Courts junked the long-standing second placer rule

💡 Trivia Supreme Courts junked the long-standing second placer rule

The Supreme Court has discarded the long-standing "second placer rule," which previously allowed the candidate who ranked second in an election to assume office if the original winner was disqualified or removed. In a 37-page decision dated April 22, the high court declared that the "second placer rule," established in the 2012 Jalosjos Jr. vs. Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling, lacked legal basis as no law permitted the proclamation of the second-place candidate. Instead, the court asserted that the rule on succession outlined in Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code, should be applied. “In fine, the Court hereby abandons the second placer rule and declares that the rules on succession under the LGC shall apply in all...
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Ombudsman orders VP to comment on cases filed by House

💡 Trivia Ombudsman orders VP to comment on cases filed by House

Ombudsman Samuel Martires confirmed to Rappler the issuance of the order directing the Vice President to file her counter-affidavits to the complaints. Apart from Duterte, nine other officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) were also ordered to file their affidavits. The officials were ordered to file their counter-affidavits within 10 days upon the receipt of the Ombudsman order. In proceedings, respondents are ordered to file their affidavits to allow them defend themselves and explain their side. Source: Ombudsman orders VP Sara: Respond to House-backed plunder, other complaints
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Bangag admin ordered to pay Hacienda Luisita 28.48 billion

💡 Trivia Bangag admin ordered to pay Hacienda Luisita 28.48 billion

The case stemmed from a legal battle by Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) which owns a total of 6,245.6484 hectares of land located in Tarlac City, and La Paz and Concepcion towns also in Tarlac. In 2013, DAR issued notices of land valuation and acquisition to HLI informing it about the coverage of its property under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Under CARP, the government promised to redistribute private and public agricultural lands to the tillers. State-run Landbank valued the land and determined that around 4,500.7978 hectares of the land was subject to just compensation. Source: CA orders government to pay Hacienda Luisita P28.48 billion as 'just compensation'
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China to US: Stop using PH to create trouble in WPS

💡 Trivia China to US: Stop using PH to create trouble in WPS

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, at a press briefing yesterday, warned of taking necessary steps to protect China’s supposed territory. “The US should refrain from using the Philippines to create trouble in the South China Sea and stop undermining peace and tranquility in the South China Sea,” she said. The US embassy in Manila has so far made no statement about Mao’s allegations. Source: China to US: Stop using Philippines to create trouble in South China Sea
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Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors

Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte urged Filipinos “not to surrender our freedom to traitors” during the 127th Independence Day celebration on Thursday. In a video message, Duterte emphasized that the country did not gain independence only to suffer again, nor did Filipinos earn their freedom “to lose our rights again and become slaves to a few.” Source: Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors
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Arrest warrant out for ex-Cop Fontillas and arrested

💡 Trivia Arrest warrant out for ex-Cop Fontillas and arrested

The arrest warrant was issued by Zita Marie Atienza-Fajardo, the presiding judge of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 224. The National Police Commission, however, ordered his dismissal from the service in May after it found him “guilty of grave misconduct, conduct unbecoming of a police officer, and disloyalty to the government.” “Well, I would like to think that Fontillas is just a very, very small exception, an aberration to the organization, and we have 220,000 people,” Torre told reporters. Source: Ex-cop who threatened ICC, Interpol over Duterte transfer arrested
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House of representatives employee shot dead at a party

💡 Trivia House of representatives employee shot dead at a party

Pulhin, chief of technical staff at the House Committee on Ways and Means, was attending his 7-year-old daughter’s birthday celebration at a subdivision in Barangay Commonwealth on Sunday when two unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle entered the venue and shot him at close range. A security guard was also fired upon as the suspects fled. The 55-year-old congressional director was rushed to the FEU-NRMF Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival. “I am deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic death of Director Mauricio ‘Morrie’ Pulhin,” Romualdez said in a statement. “His professionalism, integrity, and quiet commitment to his work earned him the respect of his peers and superiors alike. We condemn this brutal act of violence...
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DepEd, PNP: All systems go for opening of classes

DepEd, PNP: All systems go for opening of classes

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday said everything is in place for the return of around 27 million students to schools on Monday. “All systems go po ang lahat sa pagbubukas ng ating klase bukas (All systems go, everything for the opening of our classes tomorrow [Monday]), June 16,” DepEd Media Relations chief Dennis Legaspi said in a Viber message to reporters. Legaspi said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be accompanied by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in visiting Epifanio delos Santos Elementary School in Manila. Angara will also visit the Tenement Elementary School in Taguig, and one school each in Biñan and City of Santa Rosa, both in Laguna provinces. Under Angara’s watch, the DepEd has reverted to the...
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