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The Court of Appeals-Cagayan de Oro station, in a Sept. 3 resolution released Thursday (Sept. 5, 2024), has nullified the temporary protection order issued by the Davao City Regional Trial Court Branch 15

BREAKING‼️ The Court of Appeals 22nd Division in Cagayan De Oro City has just NULLIFIED the Temporary Protection Order (TPO) in favor of KOJC issued by Branch 15 RTC in Davao City. The last bastion of our democracy will now be the Supreme Court. If it upholds the CA decision, I would have to believe we are a already a FAILED State. — Pinawalang-bisa ng 22nd Division ng Court of Appeals sa Cagayan de Oro City ang temporary protection order na inilabas ng RTC Branch 15 ng Davao City sa KOJC Compound. Sa desisyong inilabas ng nakatataas na korte, "The Court finds that the public respondent RTC Branch 15 - Davao City has acted without authority in taking cognizance of the [writ of] amparo case. It follows that the issuance of temporary...

No cellphone, no AirPods, no special treatment. This is how the Philippine National Police is treating dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo following her arrest in Indonesia and return to the Philippines early Friday. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/5/no-cellphone-no-aircon-no-special-treatment-for-alice-guo-inside-crame-pnp-517

“May relasyon ba si Mayor Calugay at Alice? Magkasosyo ba sila sa business?” asked Hontiveros. “Ang alam ko po, magkaibigan sila,” said Shiela. Source: Who was Alice Guo's partner? Was it a Pangasinan mayor who helped her flee?

“He also wants to surrender,” David said in Filipino, in an interview with the media, when asked about his discussion with Wesley. The lawyer explained that Wesley could have been “discouraged” after his purported sisters were arrested by Indonesian authorities. Source: Alice Guo's brother wants to surrender — lawyer

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The Philippines’ inflation rate further slowed down at 3.3 percent in August 2024, a decrease that is primarily influenced by the downtrend in food inflation.

Yet, while much of Southeast Asia gets lost in Washington’s focus on competition with China, some of the countries that were part of Harris’s portfolio, namely the Philippines, have assumed roles as some of the most critical foreign policy issues for the United States. The Philippines has become a poster child for pushing back against Beijing’s aggression, and Washington has supported its treaty ally to improve its defense capabilities. Source: What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for the Philippines?

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities from the island of Taiwan again intends to misinterpret the UN Resolution 2758 and challenge the one-China principle in an attempt to push for the island's îllégâl inclusion at the UN. Source: DPP's attempt to misinterpret UN Resolution 2758 'is playing with fire' - Global Times

“Mongolia would be defying its international obligations as an ICC member if it allows Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit without arresting him,” said Maria Elena Vignoli, senior international justice counsel at Human Rights Watch. Source: Mongolia: Arrest Putin

Jonathan Meijer, 43, announced on a late-night chat show Tuesday that he was taking legal action against the documentary that he said slandered him and the families he helped to create. He said the number of children the documentary said he could have fathered -- up to 3,000 -- was incorrect. "Five hundred and fifty, that's the number I know for sure. Anything above that is just speculation," he said. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/5/beauty-gonzalez-marks-10th-year-since-meeting-husband-norman-crisologo-919

China's state security agency on Wednesday warned students with access to sensitive information against falling for "handsome men" or "beautiful women" that might entice them to spy for foreign powers. Source: China to students: Beware of 'beautiful' foreign spies

The Indonesian government is requesting an exchange of prisoners in the case of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday. Source: DOJ: Indonesia asking for prisoner-swap with Alice Guo, drug suspect

The document accused Malaysia of encroaching on areas covered by the 10-dash line, Beijing's controversial map showing its claims to sovereignty in the South China Sea. It also E×ρréššed Beijing's displeasure over Malaysia's oil and gas exploration activities near the Luconia Shoals, also known as Luconia Reefs. Source: China warns Malaysia to immediately cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak, says report | MalaysiaNow

A pizza chain in Dubai asked ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT to create a topping combination based on the city’s tastebuds and it has turned out to be a huge success. Source: Would you eat a pizza designed by ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT? Pizza chain’s AI recipe proves to be a huge hit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday dismissed as "fake news" reports that he had a medical emergency. Source: Marcos: Do I look sick?

To recall, the victims alleged that their teacher wanted to see their abs; however, they refused the teacher’s request. Due to this, the teacher allegedly got angry and bit the 17-year-old victim’s back, while the 14-year-old victim was bitten on his right arm. Source: Teacher to face child abuse charges for allegedly biting students in Cebu City

LOOK: Photos of members of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) entering the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound. This unit of authorities is tasked with investigating if a crime has occurred. What are they doing in the area?

WARRANT OF ARREST HINDI PALA PARA KAY PASTOR APOLLO PANOORIN | Warrant of arrest na ipinakita ni Torre, hindi para kay Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy kundi para kay Sylvia Cemanes na naka-address sa Pasig City at hindi sa KOJC compound. Sa kabila ng certification mula sa NBI na wala talaga si Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy sa loob ng KOJC compound, ipinilit ni Torre na pumasok sa loob ng compound sa ayaw at sa gusto ng mga residente nito. Ngayon ay ang ika-6 na araw mula nang iligal nilang kinubkob ang compound, at iginigiit ni Torre na hindi raw siya aalis sa compound hangga't hindi nahuhuli si Pastor Apollo. https://www.facebook.com/61557944171144/videos/521348270573388/

"Such is an exercise in futility," Marcos said in a video message posted after authorities announced Guo's arrest in Indonesia. "The arm of the law is long and it will reach you." Marcos guaranteed that Guo would be entitled to all legal protections due her under Philippine laws of the country and pursuant to the government's commitment to the rule of law. Source: Marcos says Alice Guo's arrest a warning to those attempting to evade justice

“It is ludicrous and incredible knowing that the PNP has poured all its resources and high-tech equipment here just to look for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy… As a matter of fact, his declaration that Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy is “just walking around here” completely destroys any AND all legal cover for the continuous drilling and tunneling of the JMC Compound and the sequestration of the KOJC Cathedral as well as some rooms of JMC and other structures,” legal counsel Israelito Torreon said. Source: PNP operation at KOJC compound a 'mission failure,' says lawyer

A year, indeed, is an eternity in politics. Twelve months ago, no less than President Marcos’ son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, shielded Vice President Sara Duterte from hostile questions during the House appropriations committee’s discussions on her office’s 2024 spending program. Opposition lawmakers had hoped to quiz her on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) share of confidential funds in prior fiscal years, including in 2022, when it spent P125 million of the hard-to-audit allocation in 11 days. But on the strength of the young Marcos’ intervention, all questions were tor****ed in the guise of parliamentary courtesy, and it took 15 minutes for Duterte to hurdle the hearing. Had the panel allowed former president Rodrigo...

“Ako, one guess kung nasaan si Pastor Quiboloy? Nasa ‘langit’,” nakangiti pang sagot ng bise presidente. Iminuwestra pa nito ang kanyang kamay at saka tumingin sa langit nang sumagot sa katanungan. Source: VP Sara: Quiboloy, nasa ‘langit’ na

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday slammed the new ordinance released by the San Juan City government requiring all donations from private and public individuals, governments, and non-governmental organizations to go through the Office of the Mayor and imposing a P5,000 fine for violators of the new guidelines. In a privilege speech, Estrada claimed it is "clear" that the new ordinance is politically motivated, saying that it was approved after a video involving him went viral. "Malinaw na may bahid ng pulitika ang ordinansang ito. At hindi maikakaila na inaprubahan ito matapos ang isang video na nag-viral na kinasangkutan ng inyong lingkod. Sa insidenteng iyon, pinagkaitan ako ng pagkakataon na ipagbigay-alam sa...

“I would surmise that worship services were interrupted; some activities connected with religious belief might have been interrupted. These are serious violations of their political and civil rights. Maybe like marriages are being celebrated in that compound, baptism, probably, anything you might think, activities that are related to their faith. And today, that is still existing, I think they are still prevented from doing that,” Marcoleta said. Source: CHR urged: Promptly check possible rights violations in KJC raid

The police general leading operations to capture the elusive fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy at his sprawling Davao property said the manhunt would continue, even if it takes a year, to bring the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader to justice. Source: Davao Region police chief sets no deadline for Quiboloy manhunt at KOJC

MANILA, Philippines — For once, former San Juan City mayors now Senators JV Ejercito and Jinggoy Estrada found common cause: They both rejected a city ordinance penalizing anyone who will extend aid to residents in need if they fail to inform the incumbent mayor beforehand. The half brothers slammed City Ordinance 26 which set the guidelines on the operation and maintenance of evacuation centers during manmade or natural disasters. The ordinance states that donations from private and public individuals or non-governmental organizations for victims of calamities should be coursed through the Office of the Mayor "for proper documentation and fair distribution." All visitors at the evacuation centers or donors should first secure an...

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has filed a motion to dismiss the quo warranto petition filed by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) against her. This was confirmed by Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday. “Her counsel filed a motion to dismiss the QW petition last month. The OSG immediately filed its comment/opposition. The motion was heard on Aug 30. for resolution by the court,” he said. A quo warranto petition is a legal action against a person who “usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises a public office, position or franchise.” Last July 29, the OSG filed a quo warranto petition against Guo before the Manila Regional Trial Court. According to the petition, Guo is...

The regulation of social media or online-generated content from streaming platforms such as Netflix and Vivamax is “humanly impossible” and not part of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) mandate, according to its chairman, Lala Sotto-Antonio. Source: MTRCB says hands tied on Vivamax, other online-generated content

China justified the entry of its navy survey ship into Japan's territorial waters off its southwestern islands over the weekend, saying Monday that the passage was "completely legitimate" and that the vessel was simply exercising its right of transit. Source: China says ship passage through Japan territorial waters "legitimate"

PRESIDENTIAL peace adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday E×ρréššed high optimism the government would reach a peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines, its armed unit the New People's Army, and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP) under the Marcos administration Galvez upbeat on peace deal with communist rebels

JUST IN: Nagpasa ng isang resolusyon ang City Council of Davao ngayong September 3, 2024, Martes, na nananawagan sa Philippine National Police (PNP) na igalang ang Batas at ang Konstitusyon kaugnay sa kanilang patuloy na operasyon sa Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC).