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The new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has received the green light to increase usage fees at the gateway, and could earn P11 billion annually from the collection of passenger service charges (PSC) alone. Travelers would have to pay more when flying out of the NAIA starting next year, as outlined under the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Revised Administrative Order (AO) 1, Series of 2024. The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC), will take over the operations and maintenance of the gateway on Sept. 14. Its concession will last for 15 years, extendable by 10 years depending on how well it performs. The AO mandates that the PSC – fees collected from departing...

Timor-Leste is the third stop in the Pope's 12-day Asia-Pacific tour! Pope Francis has called on young people to be protected from abuse in Timor-Leste, as he made the latest stop on his tour of south-east Asia and Oceania. The Pontiff landed in the capital Dili on Monday, where he told officials: "Let us not forget the many children and adolescents whose dignity has been violated." He then called on people to do "everything possible to prevent every kind of abuse and guarantee a healthy and peaceful childhood for all young people". While the Pope did not mention a specific case, his visit comes after it emerged that a prominent bishop, hailed as an independence hero, has been accused of sexually abusing young boys in the country...

Davao del Norte Govenor Edwin Jubahib has helped facilitate the negotiation for the surrender of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. In an interview, Jubahib said he bridged communication between the board of directors of KOJC, including legal counsel Atty. Israelito Torreon, and the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP). He said the negotiation started on August 30, 2024, and the series of dialogues between the camp of KOJC and ISAFP took place in Davao City. Jubahib said dialogues were conducted around seven times until trust between the two parties was established. “Nong succeeding na tumatawag sila sa akin na matulungan namakipag-dialogue sa Philippine Army, don ako...

Chinese scientists have claimed to have made a groundbreaking discovery using what is currently regarded as the world’s most powerful radar system. This system allows them to simultaneously detect equatorial plasma bubbles (EPB) over the Egyptian pyramids and the Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Source: With 10,000 KM Range -- China Boasts World's Most Powerful Radar That Can Detect 'Rare' Plasma Bubbles, s†éálth Aircraft

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has filed a malicious mischief complaint against Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil, and other police officials over the operation in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) compound in Davao City. Source: Ex-President Duterte files complaints vs Abalos, Marbil over KJC raid

Following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “#EntengPH”, seven Chinese vessels which earlier fled to avoid the impact of the typhoon have returned to Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ: 7 Chinese vessels return to Bajo de Masinloc after ‘Enteng’ fury

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relieved Norman Tansingco of his post as Immigration chief, the Palace said on Monday. Source: Marcos axes Tansingco as BI chief over Alice Guo’s escape

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

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

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, Sept. 8 announced that the two winning tickets that took home the P281 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot were purchased from its outlets in Parañaque and Muntinlupa cities. READ: Tickets bought in Parañaque, Muntinlupa win P281-M Grand Lotto jackpot

Manila, Philippines – Yesterday, September 7, 2024, a significant data breach occurred at Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). The leaked information includes sensitive details such as email logs, account numbers, reference numbers, balance amounts, and more. The häçk was claimed by the Group Deathnote häçkers International (DNH). Deathnote häçkers (DNH) was formed in 2015, but officially founded in 2016. It initially started as a häçking tutorial page, where tricks and tips were shared. However, it quickly evolved into a häçking group when the founder acquired knowledge in unethical häçking, programming, and SEO. After discovering the international group "Lulzsec" and gaining inspiration from Lulzsec's Operation CODE:51, an...

KAPAPASOK NA BALITA: Nahuli na si KOJC founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, ayon kay Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos nitong Linggo, Setyembre 8. (📸: Benhur Abalos/Facebook) Nahuli ba?o Nagsurrender?Uso ngayon paselfie ah🤣 Edit: This may sound like fake news coming from Abalos unless may ipapakita silang video na nahuli talaga nila. So let's see what's next...Kasi napanuod ko sa KOJC live from SMNI wala namang something o commotion so let's conclude di siya nahuli sa KOJC...But still PNP will face some problem soon. UPDATE: So it was a fake news all along. Nagpautot pa talaga si Abalos. Inshort walang nanalo sa kanila, Hindi sya nahuli kundi sya ay sumuko🥱

Pagasa said the closer LPA was last seen east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, while the other was spotted east of Mindanao. #CDNDigital Read more: Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs outside PAR

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

(Reuters) - Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday, a surprise move that avoids a potentially embarrassing trial weeks before the U.S. presidential election. Biden had been set to stand trial in a Los Angeles federal courthouse on criminal charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes while spending lavishly on drugs, *** workers and luxury items. Instead, he pleaded guilty to all nine counts he faced. Judge Mark Scarsi told Biden he faces up to 17 years in prison and up to $450,000 in penalties. He set sentencing for Dec. 16. Defendants who plead guilty in criminal cases typically work out an agreement with prosecutors beforehand, hoping to receive a lower sentence in...

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

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

Cassandra Li Ong, the young woman being questioned by lawmakers over her ties to a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Pampanga, would rather go to jail than appear in legislative probes as she does not want to “be shamed” in public anymore, her lawyers said on Saturday, September 7. Source: 'Jail is better than Congress,' says Guo business partner

NEW NORMAL IN BAGONG PILIPINAS? Zamboanga City has recorded nearly 100 rape cases involving minors since January 2024, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) said. From January 1 to August 28, 2024, rape cases involving minors reached 95. Of the said number, 33 have been solved. Police said 85 percent of cases was incest or the perpetrators are relatives of victims. “We have received complaints on rape and this is basically incest by nature. It happens in the household and we acknowledge the presence of this and we really condemn this kind of act,” ZCPO Director Col. Kimberly Molitas said. Authorities added that most of the suspects used îllégâl drugs. “Our campaign on îllégâl drugs also is basically connected to this dahil sa...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday that Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea as the activities are within the country’s waters. Source: Malaysia says it won't bow to China's demands to halt oil exploration in the South China Sea

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. addressed the controversy surrounding a viral photo of himself with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and Philippine National Police chief General Rommel Marbil, taken after Guo was turned over to them by Indonesian police.

Lumubo at tila patuloy pang lumolobo ang utang ng Pilipinas sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. dahil base sa huling datos ng Bureau of the Treasury nitong Hulyo 2024, pumalo sa ₱15.69 trillion ang utang ng bansa. ALAMIN: Magkano nga ba ang nadagdag ng PBBM admin sa utang ng 'Pinas sa loob ng 2 taon?

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

A Tarlac court has allowed dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo to attend Monday’s Senate hearing on îllégâl activities linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), paving the way for her return to face the senators two months after she skipped their ongoing inquiry and fled the country. Source: Tarlac court lets Senate continue grilling Alice Guo

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

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?

Guo’s lawyer, Atty. Stephen David, said they are not inclined to pay the bail since Guo would not be freed anyway because of the pending arrest warrant issued by the Senate after it cited her for contempt for repeatedly skipping hearings. Source: Alice Guo camp won't pay bail -- lawyer

PATI WALL, BINUTASAN? TINGNAN: Napag-alaman sa ginawang ocular inspection sa JMCFI basement na may cemented na binutasan. Saad ng opisyal ng Davao City Building Office na bago lang ito tinabunan.

Tuluyang umapaw ang isang ilog sa Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga bunsod ng bagyong Enteng at hanging Habagat na pinalala pa umano ng nasirang ₱91 milyong flood control project noong Agosto 2024. BASAHIN: Nasirang â±91-M flood control project noong Agosto, nagdulot ng matinding pagbaha

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PRESS RELEASE DBM unilaterally removed PHIC coverage for 30 million 4Ps, seniors and PWDs and their dependents this 2024 Medical Action Group co-chair and UHC advocate Dr. Juan A. Perez III denounced the action of DBM to reduce indirect contributors in PHIC this year to 10.626. During budget deliberations today PHIC’s request to fund the premiums of 25.2 million indirect contributors was reduced to 10.626 million by DBM during its technical budget hearings last year. This has resulted to 14 million NHTS, seniors, PWDs have lost their PHIC membership because government will no longer pay their premiums. In 2022 PHIC covered 39million indirect members and dependents. “DBM has no power to reduce membership in PHIC. RA 10606 in Sec 29...