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The office of Vice President Sara Duterte tried to prevent the Commission on Audit from submitting to Congress its audit report on how the P125 million confidential fund was spent in just 11 days in 2022. Sara Duterte’s office tried to block COA report on P125M confidential fund — Gerville Luistro

ONLY if you have been living on another planet would you believe that the Philippine National Police (PNP) a few days ago had mobilized 2,000 policemen and raided religious leader Apollo Quiboloy's compound merely in order to uphold the rule of law by serving warrants for his arrest. The army general in charge of Eastern Mindanao even announced the other day that "four companies" of soldiers — about 800 — would help hunt for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader in the religious organization's compound near Davao City. Why getting Quiboloy is critical for the Marcos-Romualdez clan

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday appointed four new associate justices to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeals (CA), including the sister of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. The newly named CA associate justices are: Ferdinand Baylon, Marietta Brawner-Cualing, Mary Josephine Lazaro and Emilio Rodolfo Legaspi III. Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1978393/marcos-names-4-ca-justices-including-military-chiefs-sister#ixzz8kj5XaczP an8m

The P5.69 billion School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) of the Department of Education (DepEd) was spoiled by the non-delivery of milk and the serving of stale, even pest-infested, bread in 2023. Source: DepEd’s P5.69-B feeding program: Undelivered milk, expired nutribuns in 2023

https://x.com/mariocavolo/status/1830246300178436543 1. The Chinese govt has created a country that now dominates world trade & mfg. Absolutely brilliant planning and execution economically speaking. And that expansion continues. 2. The Chinese government governs for the priority of the overall society not for the benefit of the elites. This works both ways, in some respects it creates problems, such as investors finding its stock market less attractive cuz they know the US Federal Reserve will pump the western stock exchanges far more than the Chinese govt is willing to do so. 3. On the other hand, it has created the largest prosperous middle class of 500 million citizens on the planet with 10X more savings in their bank accts and far...

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives lawmakers have called out the past Department of Education (DepEd) administration for its inability to deliver laptops in 2023 — resulting in a low utilization of its budget. Source: Solons blast low budget use, non-delivery of laptops of DepEd under Sara

The quad committee is looking into reports that 29 other Chinese drug convicts were also executed as part of the war on drugs waged during the Duterte administration. Source: EDITORIAL — Systematic killings?

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday joined members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) as they celebrated the sect’s 39th anniversary while surrounded for a week now by police looking out for their fugitive leader Apollo Quiboloy. Source: Sara joins KJC anniversary rally amid police watch

Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo wants to surrender but fears for her safety, according to her legal counsel, Atty. Stephen David. “Marami kasing threat, internal at saka external, we don't have to elaborate on that, 'yung mga talagang detailed na usapan bound kami ng lawyer-client privilege, pero basically gusto niyang sumuko,” David said. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/1/alice-guo-ready-to-surrender-but-fears-for-her-safety-lawyer-2159

Actually there is an ongoing political struggle in the city hall on Lacuna side -representing Yul Servo, Lacson Team Vs Isko Team JTV, Yanyan Ibay. Ang Ginawa ni Yul Servo to cripple funding of their opponents is dissolve their commitees rendering opponents paralyzed without funds. But in the process dissolved also the SK Commitee, which they shouldn't have since the SK Commitee is under Protection of a Republic Act. But Yet Yul Servo and Lacson without shame muscled the move as legitimate (very corrupt) and the Commitees was transferred under Science Reyes. But later binawi ni Yul Servo (maybe upon realizing na hindi nila pde banggain ang Republic Act) at ibinalik ang Commitee ni Ibay, tapos umasta si Yul Servo na para bang all...

“Our immigration officers discovered their intent to participate in anti-government demonstrations being staged by KOJC members who are protesting the ongoing manhunt for Pastor Quiboloy,” Tansingco said. Source: Bureau of Immigration bars entry of 3 Malaysian nationals who are alleged KOJC members

President Benigno Aquino III lost Scarborough Shoal to total Chinese control in 2012. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lost Ayungin Shoal and now Escoda Shoal to complete Chinese control. His belligerent foreign policy toward China doesn't work. If he insists on it, we might be losing all the eight islands and one reef we are holding before he steps down. Source: China tightens control over Escoda; US betrays PH

August 30, 2024, Bulacan. At 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, the seven suspects allegedly pretended to be asking for financial assistance inside a subdivision. The suspects entered some houses inside a compound, drew short firearms, declared a “holdup,” and took six mobile phones, bags, a watch, a laptop, and an undetermined amount of cash. After the incident, they boarded a vehicle and fled towards the Balagtas bypass road. Investigators were able to determine the vehicle plate number. https://www.facebook.com/reel/491705180327901/

TRIP LANG? Two drivers were shot dead while their companion was wounded after a police officer opened fire while they were on a drinking spree along the national highway in Kabacan town, Cotabato province on Saturday. The incident happened in Osias villages at around 1 a.m. Major Maxim Peralta, Kabacan police chief, identified the victims as Akmad Ali Salimula, 40, and Mama Sandigan, 40, both of Central Malamote in nearby Matalam town. Both are bus drivers. Their companion, Norhan Katom Makakua, 25, a bus conductor, is still undergoing treatment in a local hospital after he survived the shooting incident. The suspect is Police Captain Romel Magdato Guhiling, 47, of Midsayap town. Peralta told the Inquirer that Guhiling is his...

VICE President Sara Duterte was still the top choice for president in one opinion poll, but her support slid from 42 percent for the first quarter of 2024 to 25.4 percent in the second quarter, Oculum Research and Analytics said Monday. Source: Despite rating dip, Sara still tops poll for president

AYUDA Over 1,200 beneficiaries are set to receive P3,000 in financial assistance through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (Akap) program. The recipients include senior high school students from 27 barangays in Mandaue City Saturday, August 31, 2024. | via CAV

The Philippines is aiming to acquire the US-made Typhon missile launcher as analysts say such an advanced addition to the country’s arsenal could be a game changer in boosting its deterrence capacity. Source: Philippines aims to acquire Typhon missile launcher amid regional arms race

A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel maneuvered dangerously and repeatedly rammed a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, according to the PCG. Source: China Coast Guard ship repeatedly rams PCG vessel in Escoda Shoal

Around 40% to 50% of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City has been searched but Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has still not been found, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. Source: 40%-50% of KOJC compound searched -PNP

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and US Indo-Pacific Command (Indopacom) chief Gen. Samuel Paparo on Wednesday visited Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga, one of the nine sites covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca), as the Pentagon awarded a P1.8-billion contract for more upgrades in the base. Source: Edca site gets another US-funded upgrade

THE POLICE Regional Office XI strongly condemned the actions of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) members for allegedly using laser devices on PNP helicopters. However, KOJC’s lawyer stated that the police must first prove whether the lasers originated from KOJC members. Source: PNP condemns laser-pointing incident; KOJC lawyer demands proof

The Philippines is seeking offers as it plans to buy 40 new multirole fighter jets to boost its military capability, its defense chief said Thursday, amid recent hostilities with China in the airspace. Source: Philippines Plans to Buy 40 Jets as China Spat Reaches Airspace

Palagay ko nagsinungaling si Atty. Stephen David at Notary Public Elmer Galicia. Sinabi ni Galicia na he met Alice Guo last Aug 14. Ang Tanong, aanhin naman ni Alice Guo ang Notario e nagtago at tumakas na nga e?? See Translation

Pinapasok sa loob ng KOJC Compound ang grupo ng mga personaheng naka shorts at kahina-hinala ang mga galawan nito na tila hindi mga pulis. Bakit sila pinasuot ng jogging uniform ng PNP? https://www.facebook.com/prestracker/videos/1352653519473120/

NEWS UPDATE | Atty. Topacio, pinabulaanan ang sinabi ng DOJ na binasura ng Timor-Leste ang motion for reconsideration ni ex-Rep. Teves para sa extradition nito 📽 Atty. Ferdinand Topacio https://www.facebook.com/61557944171144/videos/1283448469310438/

The Department of Agriculture has approved the importation of 16,000 metric tons of white onions due to its dwindling supply in the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr confirmed that he has approved the order last Monday. "Ang stocks natin [ng white onion] sa bansa ay depleted na. But marami pa tayong red onion. Ang red onion natin is good until March of next year. So, limited quantity lang ito ng white onion na ini-import para lang to stabilize prices of white onions," Tiu Laurel said. Tiu Laurel said the DA timed the importation so it won't coincide with the harvest of local onions by early next year. "Dapat magparating yun by end of December para hindi maapektuhan yung ating mga farmers sa harvest season nila...

The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat brought heavy rains and caused up waist-deep floods in some parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday morning. In its flood alerts, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said floods were reported in the following areas: Calamba Sto. Domingo Biak Na Bato - waist-deep, not passable to all types of vehicles as of 6:53 a.m. Andrew Tramo northbound - gutter-deep, passable to all types of vehicles as of 6:53 a.m. EDSA Shaw tunnel northbound - gutter-deep, passable to all types of vehicles as of 6:50 a.m. Araneta Avenue- Maria Clara Street - not passable to light vehicles, as of 6:30 a.m. Commonwealth Avenue after Philcoa eastbound - gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles as of 6:30 a.m. E...