PHSenator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought the Pasay City police’s help after he and Senator Risa Hontiveros became the subjects of a threatening video circulating online.
Source: https://politiko.com.ph/2024/07/16/win-gatchalian-risa-hontiveros-get-threats-due-to-pogo-probe/daily-feed/
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A French Air Force mission touring the Indo-Pacific region will include the Philippines for the first time as France seeks to forge closer defense ties with Manila.
Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/242782/france-air-force-mission-includes-ph-for-first-time
After being criticized by lawmakers for what they believe was a dig at the president, Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said her quip about being the "designated survivor" during the third State of the Nation Address is not a "bomb threat" nor "a joke."
Source: Sara Duterte says 'designated survivor' remark not a threat, but also not a joke
Based on a police investigation, Delos Reyes had inadvertently sent the emoji in a cadet corps group chat, allegedly displeasing his seniors. As punishment, the upperclassman reportedly ordered Delos Reyes to perform rigorous exercises after the evening meal.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961265/chr-maritime-cadet-forced-to-exercise-to-death
Just before his third State of the Nation Address (Sona), a Pulse Asia survey showed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval and trust rating slightly dropped. Meanwhile, Vice President Sara Duterte’s approval rating slightly increased by two percent from 67 percent in March to 69 percent in June.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961771/marcos-approval-trust-ratings-slightly-dip-vps-approval-rating-slightly-goes-up
A MANIFESTO circulating among active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) seeks the ouster of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., saying he lacks the competence to lead the Department of National Defense (DND) and the professionalism to take full responsibility for his actions.
Source: AFP denies walkout reports; manifesto seeks Gibo's ouster
A PHILIPPINE senator on Monday filed a bill that seeks to bar members of the same political dynasty from running for public office during an election.
Source: Robin files bill versus dynasties - BusinessWorld Online
A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between the presidential offices of China and the Philippines to help prevent any new confrontation from spiraling out of control in the disputed South China Sea, according to highlights of the accord seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Source: New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
A 135-meter China Coast Guard (CCG) ship has inched closer to the Philippines, likely positioning itself to monitor an upcoming joint exercise by the Philippine and US coast guards, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said on Monday.
Source: https://www.inquirer.net/408892/china-prepping-to-monitor-ph-us-coast-guard-drills/
Former lawmaker Edgar Erice on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to cite Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Garcia in contempt for supposedly violating the sub judice rule. “The sub judice rule restricts comments and disclosures pertaining to judicial proceedings to avoid prejudging the issue, influencing the court, or obstructing the administration of justice,” Erice said.
Source: Erice asks SC to cite Garcia in contempt for comment on MIRU petition
Charles Q. Brown Jr., chair of the joint U.S. military chiefs, arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday and is set to visit one of the nine designated facilities for American rotational forces under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
Source: Top U.S. military official arrives in Philippines, to visit EDCA site
Senator Risa Hontiveros floated on Wednesday the possibility that individuals behind the Pharmally ******* are also involved in the root operations of îllégâl Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in the country.
Source: MSN
The Department of Finance (DOF) on Monday defended the utilization of unused and idle funds of government corporations such as the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), saying this was “more prudent” than borrowing or imposing taxes.
Source: DOF defends utilization of unused PhilHealth, GOCC funds
Incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday said Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Michael Poa has already tendered his resignation from his post.
Source: DepEd's Michael Poa has tendered resignation —Angara
Donald Trump officially became the Republican nominee for president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday and chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/rnc-republican-national-convention-07-15-24#h_fc59d5684e380138f02c61be1b167c87
Suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, is contemplating whether she would voluntarily surrender herself or appear before the Senate, according to her legal counsel, Stephen David.
Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/242677/mayor-alice-guo-considering-surrender-to-senate-says-lawyer
Public health reform advocates and budget watchdogs are asking lawmakers to investigate the move of the executive department to divert billions of pesos in excess funds of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), particularly the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), to finance “unprogrammed appropriations” this year.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961026/watchdogs-question-philhealth-fund-transfer
The Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the death of a maritime academy cadet who was reportedly forced to perform physical exercises as punishment.
Source: CHR probes death of cadet punished for sending 'thumbs up' to group chat
The U.S.-Philippines alliance is a key to stability and progress in the Indo-Pacific, and it's on track to build on the progress made over the past three years, said Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, yesterday.
Source: Defense Official Says U.S.-Philippines Alliance Is Making Remarkable Progress
The mother of a 19-year-old cadet who died at a maritime academy in Calamba City, Laguna, after allegedly being punished for sending a thumbs-up emoji to a group chat, is calling for justice for her son.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961020/mourning-mom-calls-for-justice-after-maritime-cadet-dies-due-to-alleged-punishment
As the Department of Education prepares for a new leadership, some officials of the agency have resigned, incoming DepEd secretary Sen. Sonny Angara disclosed yesterday.
Source: Several DepEd officials resign ahead of Angara’s takeover
Former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro questioned the decision of the Davao del Norte Regional Trial Court that convicted them of violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (Republic Act 7610).
Source: https://politiko.com.ph/2024/07/15/wrongful-conviction-satur-ocampo-france-castro-question-davao-court-decision/politiko-lokal/
Astute hotel owners are training their sights on three Philippine beach destinations now that Boracay has become less interesting to “higher spending” foreign guests.
Source: https://business.inquirer.net/468761/for-investors-boracay-no-longer-the-top-beach-destination
Nabigo ang Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) ng Senado na maaresto si suspended Tarlac, Bamban Mayor Alice nang isilbi ang arrest warrants dito at tanging ang accountant lang nito na si Nancy Jimenez Gamo ang natagpuan sa kanyang address at kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya na ng Senado.
Source: Mayor Guo bigo na maaresto ng Senado
The House of Representatives reiterated on Sunday its commitment to swiftly pass the Marcos administration's P6.352 trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2025, along with the new priority bills to be laid out in the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SoNA).
Source: House vows to 'swiftly' pass Marcos admin's P6.35-T spending plan for 2025
Because this ship has been grounded here, it has polluted the coral reef. Fish don't like living here, and I can't catch any fish," said 57-year-old captain Wu of a fishing boat.
Source: Ren'ai Jiao in eyes of fisherman: Coral reef suffering due to grounded Philippine military vessel
The Senate’s Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) on Sunday said it has already served the arrest orders against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and seven others.
Source: OSAA: Arrest orders vs. Alice Guo, others served but only accountant found
Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday, July 13, it was monitoring “waves” of missile tests taking place in China’s far northern region of Inner Mongolia and that its air defence forces were on alert.
Sources: Taiwan on alert over 'waves' of missile tests in north China
Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises, the Russian defense ministry said Saturday.
Sources: Two Russian warships in China for joint naval exercises
The Senate has taken Nancy Gamo, the alleged accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, into custody, Super Radyo dzBB's Nimfa Ravelo reported on Saturday.
Source: Alice Guo's alleged accountant arrested
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called on divorce advocates to think carefully about the measure's effects on society.
Source: CBCP to divorce supporters: Take it slow, study effects on society | Philippine News Agency
Vice President Sara Duterte is drawing more criticisms over her self-appointment as a “designated survivor,” with lawmakers advising her to refrain from watching too much Netflix.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960455/sara-duterte-told-to-stop-spending-too-much-time-on-netflix