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House committee on good government chair Joel Chua said Duterte initially requested that she be allowed to accompany Lopez in detention, citing “humanitarian” reasons including Lopez’s chronic back problem and lack of sleep due to safety concerns. According to Duterte, Lopez was “not used to being alone worried that other detainees may cause her harm” and “requested me to join her” for her “peace of mind and to get adequate rest.” Chua said he rejected the Vice President initial request as she was not a detainee and also because of the security risks and requirements involved. Duterte then wrote him another letter to allow her to visit Lopez on Thursday, which he granted. Source: Sara Duterte flouts House protocols, spends night in...

In a statement on Thursday, the Netherlands-based court said it found “reasonable grounds” to believe that Netanyahu bears criminal responsibility for war crimes including “starvation as a method of warfare” and “the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts.” Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/21/middleeast/international-criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-israeli-prime-minister-intl/index.html

Is this for the "Economy" Ms. Marbil?kaya after school eh overtime sa repacking...Sipag talaga ng mga pushers ngayon... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18QTJF1ca4/

Threats from the United States and its allies including South Korea and their military confrontation with North Korea have brought tension to "the worst phase in history," he said, calling the Korean peninsula "the world's biggest hotspot." "He ardently called upon all the participants to go all out for bringing about substantial and fundamental improvement in improving their capabilities for fighting an actual war," KCNA said. The report came amid international criticism over rapidly developing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-urges-improved-military-capabilities-war-kcna-says-2024-11-17/

Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has urged supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte to rally behind his potential bid for the presidency in 2028. Alvarez criticized the ongoing Quad Committee investigation in Congress, claiming it is a ploy to undermine a powerful “potential competitor” in the upcoming elections. He argued that Duterte could legally seek the presidency again, citing provisions in the 1987 Constitution. “The Constitution disqualifies the incumbent president from reelection but does not prohibit a former president from running again,” Alvarez stated. He compared Duterte’s possible return to Donald Trump’s second run for the U.S. presidency, calling on supporters to champion the idea. The Constitution’s...

Millions of confidential funds were merely stored in duffel bags when they were withdrawn by special disbursing officers of the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education, state-owned bank authorities said. OVP, DepEd confidential funds stashed in duffel bags, says bank officials

QUAD COMM LEADERS FILE BILL TO CANCEL FRAUDULENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES OBTAINED BY FOREIGNERS Leaders of the historic House Quad Committee filed a bill to create an administrative process for swiftly canceling birth certificates fraudulently acquired by foreign nationals. Filed on Wednesday, November 20, the measure targets those linked to îllégâl drug operations and other crimes associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). House Bill (HB) No. 11117, or the proposed "Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law," is the third legislative initiative stemming from the Quad Comm's investigation into alleged criminal activities by foreigners, including the use of fake documents. House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong"...

Pagdasal lang natin na hindi maging WW3 to mga gar nagpakawala ang Ukraine ng US long range missile kagabi patungong Russia. Nagbabala na si Putin pag makialam daw ang US eh release nya yung nuclear weapons ano kaya ang mga opinion nyo?. Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says - BBC News

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked the Indonesian government for approving the return of death row convict Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines to serve her sentence. Veloso — who was arrested in 2010 for carrying 2.6 kilograms of ****** in her luggage — was supposed to be executed in 2015 until the last-minute arrest of her recruiter, who allegedly stashed the îllégâl drugs in her bags without her knowledge. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government for their goodwill,” he said. “This outcome is a reflection of the depth of our nation’s partnership with Indonesia—united in a shared commitment to justice and compassion,” he said. “Thank you, Indonesia. We...

On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump amplified a recent post by a conservative activist that said the president-elect was "prepared to declare a national emergency and will use military assets to reverse the Biden invasion through a mass deportation program." Alongside the repost, Trump commented, "True!" Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/11/18/trump-confirms-plan-to-use-military-for-mass-deportation-606

Spain's new immigration rules will allow for the regularization of some 300,000 undocumented migrants per year over the next three years as the country seeks to expand its labor force, Migration Minister Elma Saiz told reporters on Tuesday. "Spain has to opt between being an open, prosperous country or being a closed and poor one, and we have chosen the former," Saiz said, adding that the nation needs around 250,000 to 300,000 foreign workers a year "to sustain (its) welfare state". Source: Spain to regularize about 300,000 undocumented migrants per year

Veloso, who has been on Indonesia's death row, was arrested in 2010 after Indonesian authorities found 2.6 kg. of ****** in her suitcase. She was given a last-minute reprieve (cancel of punishment) in April 2015 when the Philippine government informed Indonesia that her recruiters had surrendered. Source: Marcos: Indonesia agrees to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to PH | Philippine News Agency

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he had a “friendly” and “productive” call with US President-elect Donald Trump, where he E×ρréššed the Philippines’ desire to further deepen the ties between the Philippines and the US. “It was a very good call, it was a very friendly call, very productive. And I’m glad I was able to do it. I think President-elect Trump was happy to hear from the Philippines,” Marcos said in an ambush interview in Virac, Catanduanes. Source: INQToday: Marcos says he had ‘friendly, productive’ phone call with Trump; ‘Amihan’ season begins

Sixteen beauty queens from Pampanga will compete in hopes of bringing home the crown and representing Pampanga in the next Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Among the candidates named is Keylyn Trajano, a transgender woman from Siñura, Municipality of Porac. “Keylyn Trajano, proudly representing her Kapampangan roots, makes history as the first trans woman to compete in Miss Universe Pampanga 2025. A successful model, entrepreneur, and advocate, she champions inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment,” MUPH - Pampanga wrote. Source: Transgender woman among candidates set to compete in Miss Universe Philippines - Pampanga 2025

“Unang-una, hindi ako naniniwala sa [jurisdiction ng] ICC.” Para kay Singson, insulto sa mga justice ng Supreme Court ang pagpapaunlak sa ICC. “May batas tayo. Hindi ba natin kaya ang ating bansa? Bakit pa tayo mag-iimport ng sesentensya ng tao [sa bansa]?” tanong ni Singson. Payo ni Singson, dapat pagtuunan ang ekonomiya ng bansa at kapakanan ng mga Pilipino. “Ang imbitahan natin ‘yong mga [foreign] investor, hindi ‘yung mga judges sa ibang bansa,” wika niya. Source: Senatoriable Chavit sa ICC isyu: Foreign investors imbitahan, hindi judges

The latest execution, on Saturday in the southwestern region of Najran, was of a Yemeni national convicted of smuggling drugs into the Gulf kingdom, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. That brought the number of foreigners executed so far in 2024 to 101, according to state media reports. This is almost triple the figures for 2023 and 2022, when Saudi authorities had put to death 34 foreigners each year. Source: Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024

Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin said the government has reviewed the reference documents related to the Philippines' laws and found that they touch upon claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island. "We will send a protest note today to demonstrate our commitment to defending Sabah's sovereign rights and the sovereignty of our country," Mohamad told parliament. Source: Malaysia to protest to Philippines over new maritime laws

The ICC has convicted and imprisoned individuals found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to its website, four cases have led to prison sentences. For complete listing, visit source. Source: FACT CHECK: ICC has imprisoned individuals convicted of grave int'l crimes

“Mahirap nang pumatol sa ganyan. Hallucination na ‘yan,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told reporters in a media interview. Duterte reportedly raised suspicions that Trillanes’ latest attacks against him were “Malacañang-sponsored” during a phone call with his legal counsel Salvador Panelo, which was aired live on social media. Source: Palace hits Duterte claim Trillanes is admin’s attack dog | Philippine News Agency

“We already want the investigation of the blue ribbon committee to end so we can file our committee report. In all honesty, because we want the committee hearings to finish, we in the blue ribbon committee and the quad comm, we give importance to requests for resource persons to attend the hearing,” he said in Filipino. “Especially those who signed acknowledgment receipts. So we lawmakers talked and voluntarily raised a P1-million reward to anyone who could say or give information as to who Mary Grace Piattos is,” he added. Source: P1-M reward for information on Mary Grace Piattos – House lawmakers

Source: Filipinos still âhighly proficientâ in English language - BusinessWorld Online

According to her, OVP personnel are hopeful that the budget will be increased to allow the office to retain employees and continue its programs. “If it’s returned, it would be a huge thing for us because we wouldn’t need to reject those who approach our office seeking help, especially those who need medical and burial assistance,” she said. Source: Sara asks senators to restore cut in OVP budget: 200 could lose jobs

As of November 14, the post has garnered 6,200 reactions, with comments praising Nograles as a visionary and a fresh energy for the city, while Duterte’s supporters highlight his legacy and experience. The survey, launched on October 10, also reflects the divided views of Dabawenyos. Karlo leads Rody in online survey

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday that his administration would neither help nor block the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity in the drug war of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte. https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/14/marcos-says-gov-t-won-t-help-nor-stop-icc-probe-on-duterte-drug-war-1253

“The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that it was the first time since records began in 1951 that so many storms co-existed in the Pacific basin in November,” said NASA. NASA shared a satellite image taken last November 11 where storms Yinxing (Marce), Toraji (Nika), Usagi (Ofel), and Man-Yi (Pepito) were either approaching the Philippines or had already passed over the islands at that time. Source: NASA: Four storms concurrently near PH ‘unusual’

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In a new X post on Thursday that doubled as a job announcement and another one of Musk’s trolling attempts, the account for the newly formed Doge wrote: “We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” “If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” the statement added. Source: Musk asks ‘high-IQ revolutionaries’ to work for no pay on new Trump project

'PEPITO' ENTERS PAR Pagasa reported that Tropical Cyclone Man-Yi intensified into a severe tropical storm as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024. It was given the local name "Pepito." 📸Pagasa

While being firm that he will not apologize for his administration's war on drugs, former President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday told a congressional hearing that he will take “full, legal” responsibility” on the matter. Source: Ex-Pres. Duterte: I take full, legal responsibility for drug war

A LAW THAT COURTS TROUBLE By:MSRS The Maritime Zone Act of the Philippines is a disaster waiting to happen. How? Well, basically, the law turns into domestic law the EEZ claims of the Philippines, disregarding that intersects with maritime claims of other parties in the South China Sea conflict, namely Viet Nam, Malaysia, China (Beijing + Taipei). It just put into domestic law provisions of UNCLOS and the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration decision, by including the latter, it actually defeats the law in so many ways (more on this)! What is interesting about this law is Section 15. It says that any violation of the Maritime Zone Act will be subject to an ADMINISTRATIVE FINE of 600K USD - 1M USD. All the claimants in the South China Sea...

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Donald Trump is expected to take a slew of executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, a sweeping effort that will be led by incoming "border czar" Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Source: Trump’s Day One: Deportations, border wall, scrapping Biden humanitarian programs