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195 tongressmen in favor of VP Sara impeachment

💡 Trivia 195 tongressmen in favor of VP Sara impeachment

As of early afternoon on Wednesday, the effort to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte in the House has secured the backing of nearly double the required number of lawmakers. The first source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Rappler that “around 200 lawmakers” as of 1 pm have supported the impeachment complaint, which is expected to be read in the plenary before the House adjourns session on Wednesday night, in time for the three-month-long campaign period. Source: ‘Around 200 lawmakers’ sign to impeach VP Sara Duterte
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39 arrested for selling SIM cards

39 arrested for selling SIM cards

Story by Emmanuel Tupas MANILA, Philippines — The police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) apprehended 39 people and seized 7,900 registered subscriber identity module cards last month in an intensified crackdown on the îllégâl sale of SIM cards. ACG director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said the suspects were arrested in 31 entrapment operations across the country from Jan. 1 to 31. Among the suspects is a minor, who was turned over to the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. “The ACG remains resolute in its commitment to eradicating cybercrime and strengthening the digital security through law enforcement efforts and community education initiatives,” Yang said in a statement. Of the number of confiscated SIM cards...
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Deaths predicted amid Elon Musk's shutdown of USAid

💡 Trivia Deaths predicted amid Elon Musk's shutdown of USAid

Critical supplies of life-saving medicines have been blocked and children left without food and battling malnutrition as multiple effects were reported across the globe after Elon Musk resolved to shut down the US government’s pre-eminent international aid agency. Countless aid organisations have already been forced to close down or lay off staff. Analysis confirms that several thousand women and girls are likely to die from complications during pre̾gnancy and childbirth as a direct result of Trump’s order to freeze aid to the agency for 90 days. Source: Deaths predicted amid the chaos of Elon Musk’s shutdown of USAid
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Trump says US will take over Gaza Strip

💡 Trivia Trump says US will take over Gaza Strip

"The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too," Trump told reporters. "We'll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site." "If it's necessary, we'll do that, we're going to take over that piece, we're going to develop it, create thousands and thousands of jobs, and it'll be something that the entire Middle East can be very proud of," Trump added. Asked who would live there, Trump said it could become a home to "the world's people." Source: Trump says US will take over Gaza Strip
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House approves Bill increasing sin taxes

💡 Trivia House approves Bill increasing sin taxes

During the plenary session Monday night, lawmakers voted 190-4 to pass on third reading House Bill 11360, which seeks to amend the National Internal Revenue Code to impose structured tax hikes on ******* products. Under the bill, excise tax rates will increase by 2 percent every even-numbered year starting Jan. 1, 2026, and by 4 percent every odd-numbered year from Jan. 1, 2027, until Dec. 31, 2035. Heated ******* products will be taxed at PHP41 per pack, while *********s and **** products will carry a PHP66.15 levy per pack. The bill also grants the President authority to raise tax rates by up to 5 percent if the national government deficit exceeds the target by 2 percent. Source: House OKs 2 ******* bills to address tax losses...
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Trump's aid freeze suspends P4B of PH programs

💡 Trivia Trump's aid freeze suspends P4B of PH programs

In the Philippines, the freeze affected dozens of projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department that had yet to wrap up. Of the 39 ongoing projects, 14 were meant to conclude this year, while 25 others were designed to continue until 2026 to as far as 2029, according to publicly available data on US foreign assistance in the Philippines. Data shows USAID and the State Department had already committed $69.7 million (P4.06 billion) in fresh funding for these projects last year before the freeze. Source: America First? Trump aid freeze threatens critical programs in Philippines
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US will get Greenland - Trump

US will get Greenland - Trump

President Donald Trump has said he believes the US will gain control of Greenland, after showing renewed interest in acquiring the autonomous Danish territory in recent weeks. "I think we're going to have it," he told reporters on Air Force One on Saturday, adding that the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us". Donald Trump says he believes the US will 'get Greenland'
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High Court: PhilHealth prioritized investments over benefits

💡 Trivia High Court: PhilHealth prioritized investments over benefits

More specifically, Lazaro-Javier pointed out that PhilHealth has prioritized investments over program benefits and lower member contributions, while also applying a different internal interpretation of the term “excess reserve funds.” “So, what I am made to understand now is that PhilHealth is not exactly complying with Section 11. That your investment comes from all sources. And then you prioritize investment over the programs that will increase its benefits to the beneficiaries and decrease the amount of members’ contributions. That is what I gathered from your statement,” Lazaro-Javier said during the four-hour-long oral arguments. Source: SC justice: PhilHealth prioritized investments, not benefits
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SC orders palace/house to answer GAA 2025 allegations in ten days

💡 Trivia SC orders palace/house to answer GAA 2025 allegations in ten days

The SC En Banc acted on the petition Tuesday, granting the respondents a non-extendible 10-day deadline to submit their comments. The petitioners argue that Republic Act No. 12116, or the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), is unconstitutional due to alleged blank items in the bicameral report. Additionally, they claim the budget: fails to allocate mandatory funding for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), unlawfully increases appropriations beyond the President’s recommendations, and prioritizes infrastructure spending over education Source: SC gives Bersamin, Congress 10 days to answer budget challenge
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Elon Musk says Trump agrees to shut down USAID

💡 Trivia Elon Musk says Trump agrees to shut down USAID

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for control of the agency in recent days. “It became apparent that its not an apple with a worm it in,” Musk said. “What we have is just a ball of worms. You’ve got to basically get rid of the whole thing. It’s beyond repair.” “We’re shutting it down.” His comments come after the administration placed two top security chiefs at USAID on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Musk’s government-inspection teams, a current and a former U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday. Source...
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Mark Villar's Bill for mandatory Muslim prayer rooms in public offices

💡 Trivia Mark Villar's Bill for mandatory Muslim prayer rooms in public offices

Sen. Mark Villar is pushing for mandatory inclusion of Muslim prayer rooms in public offices and establishments through Senate Bill No. 2288. The bill is the proposed Act Mandating the Establishment of Muslim Prayer Rooms in all Public Offices and Establishments. It would mandate all public offices and establishments nationwide to designate and set up at least one separate Muslim prayer room within their premises and take care of its maintenance. Source: Mark Villar pushes for mandatory Muslim prayer rooms in public offices
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HOUSE TRI COMM ISSUES MULTIPLE SHOW CAUSE ORDERS AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITIES

HOUSE TRI COMM ISSUES MULTIPLE SHOW CAUSE ORDERS AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITIES

The House of Representatives Tripartite Committee has moved to issue show cause orders against several social media personalities who skipped the hearing on the spread of fake news and disinformation on Tuesday, February 4.Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. initiated a motion to issue a show cause order against Elizabeth Joey Cruz due to her "contemptible" excuse letter, which was deemed "disrespectful."Abang Lingkod Partylist Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano moved to issue a show cause order against Jun Abines, who was advised by his lawyer not to attend the hearing.Paduano also moved to issue a show cause order against Mark Lopez, who declined the invitation, claiming that the premise of the inquiry had no legal basis and could...
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Panama To Spilt BRI after Rubio Visit.

Panama To Spilt BRI after Rubio Visit.

Panama is dropping out of the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's leader announced after meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. . The small country will no longer take part in the biggest global trade project in world history. . In closed-door talks, Rubio reportedly backed off from the threats of invasion made by President Donald Trump—and was rewarded with a small prize. . The BRI deal, signed in 2017, will not be renewed, Panama leader Jose Raul Mulino said, and they may try to withdraw from it sooner. . . . FAILURE ON MULTIPLE LEVELS While the State Department is presenting this as a win, it is clearly a failure on multiple levels. . Rubio was tasked with taking over the Panama canal for the US. He failed. . He was...
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PH removes US missile system only if China behaves - lol

💡 Trivia PH removes US missile system only if China behaves - lol

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday his government will remove a US missile system from the Philippines if Beijing ends its "aggressive and coercive behavior" in the contested South China Sea and ceases claiming Filipino territory. "I don't understand the comments on the Typhon missiles. We don't make any comments on their missile systems, and their missile systems are a thousand times more powerful than what we have," Marcos told reporters Thursday during a visit to the central city of Cebu. Source: Philippines to remove US missile system if China ends 'coercive behavior'
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Datu Adlaw's Bogus' IP members victims of îllégâl recruitment Surigao mayor

Datu Adlaw's Bogus' IP members victims of îllégâl recruitment Surigao mayor

BUTUAN CITY – The 15 members of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP) who surrendered to authorities on Wednesday were victims of large-scale îllégâl recruitment and human trafficking, Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II revealed Thursday. During a press conference, Dumlao said the surrenderers, hailing from Monkayo, Davao de Oro, and nearby towns, were lured to Surigao City with promises of high-paying jobs by FTGP leaders Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, alias Datu Adlaw, and Dodong Santisas. “I thanked the victims who bravely came forward to tell their stories. Your courage is crucial to ensuring justice is served,” Dumlao said. He added that the recruits were deceived into joining the group and participating in...
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US Missile System Not Leaving PH yet

US Missile System Not Leaving PH yet

The United States’ mid-range missile launcher deployed to the country in April for annual war games between Filipino and American troops will remain in the Philippines until further notice, the Philippine Army said on Tuesday. Col. Reynaldo Balido Jr., deputy chief of the Philippine Army Chief Public Affairs, said the mid-range capability (MRC) or “Typhon” system was still being used for military training in the country. The missile system would only be removed after the Philippine and US governments decide, Balido said. “As of now, we are still conducting training, so not yet,” he told reporters at a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City when asked about the timetable for Typhon’s removal. At the same briefing, Col...
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The South China Sea Dispute: A Growing Concern for Filipinos

📊 Poll The South China Sea Dispute: A Growing Concern for Filipinos

The South China Sea dispute remains one of the most pressing geopolitical issues in the Philippines today. For years, China has asserted its claim over vast portions of the sea, despite international rulings favoring the Philippines. This ongoing conflict raises critical questions about national security, economic resources, and the country's diplomatic strategies. The Philippines has continuously reaffirmed its sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, backed by the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which invalidated China’s sweeping claims. However, China's activities, including the construction of artificial islands and aggressive actions against Filipino fishermen and maritime forces, have intensified...
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Babae Patay,Isinilid sa Sako.

Babae Patay,Isinilid sa Sako.

LOOK|| A WOMAN'S DEAD BODY FOUND INSIDE A SACK There was no life when a woman was found on the beach of Sitio Dawis, San Jose, Caraga, Davao Oriental, just recently, on January 31, 2025, placed inside a sack. According to information from the Caraga Municipal Police Station (MPS), they received a call from residents in the area reporting that they found a sack, and upon inspection, it was confirmed to contain a dead body inside. The investigation by the Caraga MPS is ongoing to identify the victim and the police are also continuing to look into the motive behind the crime and who is behind it. 📷: Roniel Casawitan
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Supreme Court urged to junk GAA 2025

💡 Trivia Supreme Court urged to junk GAA 2025

Petitioners led by former executive secretary Victor Rodriguez and Davao City 3rd District Rep. Isidro Ungab have filed a case before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2025.The petitioners argued that the 2025 national budget violates several provisions of the Constitution, including: the right to health (PhilHealth zero budget) the prohibition against increasing congressional appropriations beyond the president's recommendations (AKAP, TUPAD causing the budget bloating) he mandate to prioritize education in the national budget (manipulating education budget by merging non-educational agencies) The petition mentions the House of Representatives, the Senate, and Executive...
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They Are So Back...

They Are So Back...

THEY ARE SO BACK CONTEXT: The bandit group has released photos of their ambush on troops from the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB) in Barangay Sumisip, Basilan. According to an initial report, the perpetrators are allegedly members of the MILF. They burned a military truck and posed for pictures while the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Two soldiers were killed, and 12 others were wounded during the ambush, which occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. via: North Cotabato News page
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