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NOUGHT · Dec 28, 2024

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NOUGHT · Dec 28, 2024

Russian air defences downed an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation into the disaster. Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting from an area of southern Russia where Moscow has repeatedly used air defence systems against Ukrainian drone strikes. It crashed on the opposite shore of the Caspian after what Russia's aviation watchdog said was an emergency that may have been caused by a bird strike. Officials did not explain why it had crossed the sea. The nearest Russian airport on the plane's flight path, Makhachkala, was closed on Wednesday morning. for...

plhbg1 · Dec 26, 2024

“Squid Game” is finally back for its second season! The new season of the hit Korean series started streaming on Netflix on December 26 with 7 episodes. On X, Netflix also shared a short teaser of the sequel, announcing its premiere on the streaming platform. “Let the games begin. #SquidGame2 is now playing,” it wrote. Source: ‘Squid Game’ season 2 is now streaming on Netflix!

plhbg1 · Dec 25, 2024

Donald Trump has vowed to put an end to “transgender lunacy.” Addressing the crowd at AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, the president-elect declared that he would make it the “official policy” to recognize just two genders- male and female, as soon as he assumes office. Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-vows-to-stop-transgender-lunacy-and-keep-men-out-of-womens-sports-101734973593143.html

plhbg1 · Dec 25, 2024

To succeed, the opposition parties, which together control 192 seats, needed at least eight members of Yoon’s People Power party (PPP) to vote in favour to reach the required two-thirds majority of 200 in the 300-seat chamber. In the end, 12 PPP members were willing to throw their support behind impeachment. Source: South Korean parliament votes to impeach president

plhbg1 · Dec 25, 2024

Although deprived of subsidy under the 2025 approved budget program, the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has assured lawmakers that it would still be able to reduce premium contribution and expand its coverage next year for overall better health care benefits for members. Source: https://www.onenews.ph/articles/philhealth-to-reduce-premiums-expand-coverage

plhbg1 · Dec 25, 2024

The Japanese government plans to revise the law to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by hunters when animals enter populated areas, a source close to the matter said, amid a rise in bear attacks. The planned revision to the law on wildlife protection and management is designed to enable quicker and more effective prevention compared with current measures, which allow police to only permit emergency shootings once people are in danger. Source: Japan to revise law for emergency animal shootings due to rise in bear attacks

V01D_ · Dec 20, 2024

The P500 note features the Visayan spotted deer, symbolizing clarity and sharpness, while the P100 note showcases the Palawan peacock-pheasant, which reflects Filipinos’ grace even in challenging times. Meanwhile, the P50 note features the Visayan leopard cat, which symbolizes independence and agility. The new banknotes will be in circulation by December 23 in the Greater Manila area only and in limited quantities. It will be available across the country by January 2025. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Marcos called the banknotes series a “groundbreaking step that embodies the strength, ingenuity, and forward momentum of our nation.” “The introduction of the first Philippine polymer banknote series reflects the progress we are...

_SY_ · Dec 21, 2024

Source: GMA Integrated News TINGNAN: Maaari ng i-withdraw ang bagong polymer banknotes na inilabas ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sa limitadong bilang sa Greater Manila area simula sa Lunes, Disyembre 23, 2024. Inaasahang magsisimula sa Enero 2025 ang nationwide circulation ng bagong polymer banknotes

plhbg1 · Dec 23, 2024

A coalition of Catholic priests, civil society leaders, and lawyers filed a third impeachment complaint on Thursday against Vice President Sara Duterte concerning the alleged anomalous disbursements of confidential funds to her office and the Department of Education (DepEd) during her tenure as secretary. Source: Third impeachment complaint vs. VP Sara Duterte filed in House | Philippine News Agency

plhbg1 · Dec 23, 2024

In a 14-page decision promulgated on Dec. 18, the Comelec First Division ruled that the petitioner, labor leader Sonny Matula, failed to provide sufficient evidence to cancel the detained religious leader’s certificate of candidacy (COC). “Even if this Commission (First Division) were to apply the rules on liberality and decide based on the merits of this Petition, the grounds relied upon by the Petitioner for the disqualification of Respondent and the cancellation of his COC are incorrect and without factual and legal basis,” the decision stated, released Friday night. Source: Quiboloy senatorial bid alive as Comelec junks DQ case | Philippine News Agency

plhbg1 · Dec 12, 2024

“I will not give an explanation because it will entail that I explain intelligence operations which will compromise offices who do intelligence operations. It will really compromise how they work. So, no explanation will be given to the members of the House of Representatives,” Duterte said when asked about the authenticity of the 405 “non-existent” individuals listed as signatories on the acknowledgment receipts related to confidential expenses. Source: Sara Duterte on 'fabricated' receipts: I can't discuss intelligence operations

plhbg1 · Dec 17, 2024

In an 18-page decision dated July 23, penned by Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that sexual relations between two unmarried adults are not inherently immoral, as there is no law prohibiting such relationships. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by a grade school teacher against Bohol Christian School and its officials for îllégâl suspension. Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/12/16/2407771/supreme-court-*******cy-out-wedlock-not-grounds-suspension

plhbg1 · Dec 16, 2024

Dito ay mismong si FL ang nagsilbi at nagbigay ng pagkain sa mga benepisyaryo ng naturang programa. Target ng walang gutom kitchen na tuparin ang pangako ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na wakasan ang gutom sa bansa. Dito ay gagawing foodbank ang nasabing kusina at bibigyan ng pagkain ang kahit sinong nagugutom. Source: FL Liza Marcos, nagsilbi sa mga benepisyaryo ng Walang Gutom Kitchen Program ng DSWD - Radyo Pilipinas

plhbg1 · Dec 17, 2024

"Fifteen thousand pesos kada araw at sa loob ng dalawang araw ay makakagawa na sila ng isang full-length movie para sa streaming platform. Kaya hindi nakakapagtaka na madali silang makapag-produce ng ganitong klaseng sa loob ng maiksing panahon," Estrada also said. Estrada maintained this is not a matter of censorship. Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/16/jinggoy-hits-vmx-for-alleged-pornography-exploitation-of-performers-0033

plhbg1 · Dec 3, 2024

The agency sent a certification of its finding to Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua, whose House good government committee is investigating Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of public funds. Based on the letter dated November 25 but released only on Tuesday, December 3, Piattos has no record of birth, marriage, or death with the the PSA. Source: There's no 'Mary Grace Piattos' in PSA records

ZummerSoltice · Dec 5, 2024

Summary *South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged "insurrection" over his short-lived declaration of martial law *Military officials have been questioned by MPs - it's becoming clear how few knew about the plan, with the vice-defence minister saying he learnt about it on the news *Earlier President Yoon accepted the resignation of defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who apologised for his role in Tuesday night's shock move *Yoon has not publicly spoken since an emergency vote in parliament early on Wednesday forced him to reverse his decision and is under pressure to resign *Opposition parties have tabled a motion to impeach him which is now expected to be put to the vote on Saturday *The opposition...

plhbg1 · Dec 16, 2024

A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday. The environmental group regularly publish a list of newly discovered flora and fauna in the region to highlight the area's biodiversity but also the risks it faces. In all, 234 new species of vertebrates and vascular plants -- a category that excludes mosses, algae and fungus -- were identified in the region in 2023. Source: 'Eyelash viper', leaf-nosed bat among new species found in Mekong

plhbg1 · Dec 16, 2024

Marcos then appealed that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) not be scrapped off its P74 billion-worth subsidy for next year. She likewise criticized the whopping P1.1 trillion funding of the Department of Public Works and Highways and the glaring “absence” of a flood control plan. AKAP was kept in the 2025 budget bill after rigorous discussions of lawmakers from the Senate and House of Representatives. “What is being said is that there is an agreement, a settlement, that Congress and the Senate would benefit together— but that is wrong. Source: Imee urges President Marcos to scrutinize budget bill before signing

Pwnthis · Dec 16, 2024

Senatorial candidate and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson launched the VBank app on Sunday, Dec. 15, to reach underserved communities and allow them access to financial services, such as loans and secure financial transactions. Senatorial candidate Luis “Manong Chavit” Singson is set to launch the VBank app, a digital banking platform designed to improve financial inclusion in the Philippines, on Sunday, 15 December . The event will be held at 3:30 PM at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Quezon City during the Blackout Festival, with celebrity guest Ai Ai delas Alas joining Singson for the launch. Source: Singson launches bank app for underserved Pinoys

plhbg1 · Dec 14, 2024

Today, we filed an emergency motion for an injunction to stop the TikTok Ban from taking effect on January 19, 2025 until our appeal of the decision by the Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit is heard by the US Supreme Court. TikTok is, at its core, its 170 million American users. Estimates show that small businesses on TikTok would lose more than $1 billion in revenue and creators would suffer almost $300 million in lost earnings in just one month unless the TikTok Ban is halted. Source: TikTok Files Emergency Motion for Injunction

plhbg1 · Dec 14, 2024

Under AO 27, workers in the executive branch will receive SRI amounting to P20,000 each. Qualified for the one-time SRI are civilian personnel in national government agencies, including those in state universities and colleges, and government-owned and controlled corporations occupying regular, contractual or casual positions. Source: Marcos grants service perk to govt workers

plhbg1 · Dec 14, 2024

The team announced on Wednesday the isolation of high-purity lead-212 and bismuth-212 nuclides, which are promising for targeted alpha-nuclide therapy (TAT), a new treatment approach for cancers such as ******, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. Currently, the team is exploring the extraction of additional nuclides, including radium-228, thorium-228, and radium-224, which may further contribute to advancements in cancer treatment. Source: Chinese scientists extract cancer-fighting particles from rare earth minerals - Shia Waves

plhbg1 · Dec 14, 2024

With the passing rate adjusted from 75% to 74%, the number of examinees who passed this year is higher with 37% from last year’s 30%. “And there are several reasons why we need more lawyers, and of course, one of the many reasons perhaps is the scarcity of lawyers in some areas.” Source: SC lowers Bar exam passing rate to 74% to address shortage of lawyers in PH

plhbg1 · Nov 20, 2024

A provision in the 1987 Constitution limits presidents to one fixed six-year term without reelection. The provision is an offshoot of the dictatorship of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who perpetuated himself in power for 20 years until his ouster in 1986. “The President shall not be eligible for any reelection,” the Constitution states. But Alvarez believes the prohibition refers only to consecutive presidential terms. “It refers to the sitting or incumbent president not allowed for reelection,” he stated. Source: Let Duterte run again as president — Alvarez

BicycleHorse · Dec 13, 2024

Araullo is not only awarded a total of P2.080 million in damages, his civil case is the first application of the Supreme Court’s earlier decision that finally defined red-tagging as harmful. Journalist Atom Araullo wins game-changing civil suit vs red taggers

arsenal1205 · Jan 4, 2024

SPOT.ph) The merger between Bank of the Philippine Islands and Robinsons Bank Corporation officially took effect on January 1. Two massive corporate entities merging is a big thing in itself, but we're sure the only real question in people's minds is "How will this affect me?". We lay it down for you and your money below. BPI and Robinsons Bank Merger: What happens now? On a bigger scale, the merger means Robinsons Bank shareholders will end up owning approximately 6% of Ayala-led BPI, JG Summit told the stock exchange. The two linked paths in order to give "customers access to a fuller range of banking products and services as the combined organization will leverage on ecosystems of both the Gokongwei and Ayala Groups," said JG Summit...

vvictorr · Dec 12, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — State medical insurer PhilHealth will receive no government subsidy in the proposed 2025 national budget, the bicameral conference committee announced on Wednesday, December 11. Sen. Grace Poe, the national budget’s sponsor in the Senate, explained that PhilHealth must first exhaust its reserve funds. In an ambush interview at the Manila Hotel, Poe acknowledged that PhilHealth’s budget has been a recurring issue of contention. “For now, Philhealth will not be given a budget, because they must first use their reserve funds,” Poe said in Filipino. Poe argued that PhilHealth still has sufficient funds for its operational costs. The allocation, however, initially intended for the agency was redirected to other...

plhbg1 · Dec 12, 2024

“First of all, I told [Brawner] that I will not accept replacements to my old security personnel and just leave whoever will be left with me,” she told reporters in a briefing at her Mandaluyong City office. “That is one option that we are preparing in case there is a pullout of the entire security detail from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.” The AFP announced last month that several members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), the composite unit guarding Duterte which is under AFP supervision, would be replaced with a new set of soldiers and policemen. Source: VP Duterte now mulls hiring ‘private security’

plhbg1 · Dec 12, 2024

Romualdez previously vowed to push for the restoration of the program’s budget after the Senate defunded it, insisting that the project has already benefited 4 million Filipinos. Senator Imee Marcos, sponsor of the DSWD budget in the upper chamber, moved to delete the provision for AKAP entirely back in November, in hopes to realign the budget to another agency program, the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). Source: Bicam restores funding for Romualdez's pet cash aid project AKAP after Senate removal

jbl_libra · Dec 12, 2024

Foreign News muna tayo. Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder in last week's deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 26-year-old, who was identified earlier as a person of interest, was arrested on firearms and other charges in Pennsylvania on Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's in Altoona amid a massive manhunt for the shooter. Source: What we know about Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

plhbg1 · Dec 12, 2024

Effective on Dec. 8, all government workers must wear “Filipiniana-inspired” clothes on all working Mondays of the month to “boost employee morale, professionalism and productivity” in public workplaces. Under the revised dress code, government workers must wear “Asean-inspired” attire on the first Monday of the month, referring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and Filipiniana-inspired clothing for remaining Mondays. Source: Filipiniana, Asean-inspired attire for gov’t workers on Mondays

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