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Enrile on People Power talk: Just do it

💡 Trivia Enrile on People Power talk: Just do it

“My advice to the advocates of revolution or people power is to go ahead to a shop and buy your revolutionary or people power kit, and start the game you like, if you really can do it,” said the man who helped topple Marcos Sr. but who now serves his son as presidential legal counsel. Enrile—who, together with then Vice Chief of Staff Fidel Ramos, led the 1986 People Power Revolution against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.—offered this unsolicited advice on Facebook, after ralliers sympathetic to Vice President Sara Duterte had been gathering at Edsa Shrine since Tuesday. Since: Enrile on People Power talk: Just do it
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Gadon files disbarment complaint vs. VP Sara

💡 Trivia Gadon files disbarment complaint vs. VP Sara

A disbarment complaint has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) Wednesday against Vice President Sara Duterte following her statement that she has contracted an assassin to target President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez. “Such statements coming from the second highest official of the land, seen and heard by millions of Filipinos are undoubtedly îllégâl, immoral and condemnable. As a lawyer herself, she should be disbarred,” he said. Source: Gadon files disbarment complaint vs. VP Sara | Philippine News Agency
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Ombudsman cannot investigate VP Sara over threat vs PBBM

💡 Trivia Ombudsman cannot investigate VP Sara over threat vs PBBM

The Office of the Ombudsman has asserted that it cannot suspend nor investigate Vice President Sara Duterte over her kill threat to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. because it was "personal in nature" and had nothing to do with her office. "We have the authority to suspend, to investigate any government official or employee, but with respect to this particular instance, we do not find it as related to the office," he added. Source: Ombudsman says it cannot investigate VP Sara over threat vs PBBM
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VP's case is horrifyingly familiar -- Teves' lawyer

💡 Trivia VP's case is horrifyingly familiar -- Teves' lawyer

Expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr.’s lawyer on Sunday said Vice President Sara Duterte’s accusation that the Marcos administration is using the “Arnie Teves playbook” against her is “horrifyingly familiar.” According to Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, the administration is employing a systematic strategy to target political opponents, which mirrors the treatment of his client. Topacio also E×ρréššed concerns about the alleged misuse of the anti-terror law. Source: Sara Duterte’s case is ‘horrifyingly familiar’ – Teves’ lawyer
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PhilHealth to cover dental care services

💡 Trivia PhilHealth to cover dental care services

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors en banc has approved the inclusion of dental services in their healthcare benefit packages. Among the services included in the landmark package are mouth examination/oral screening, dental prophylaxis or cleaning, and fluoride varnish application. Also covered by PhilHealth are fissure sealants, Class V procedures, emergency tooth extractions, and dental consultations. Source: PhilHealth to cover dental care services
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Militant groups hold protests on Bonifacio Day

💡 Trivia Militant groups hold protests on Bonifacio Day

Militant groups gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Saturday, November 30, 2024, not only to commemorate the 161st birth anniversary of revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio but also to protest against the government’s policies. According to dzBB’s Mao dela Cruz report, militant groups, such as Migrante gathered in the area on Saturday morning. The groups then marched to Mendiola, near the Malacañang Palace, to conduct their Bonifacio Day protest activities. There, they were able to breach a police barricade. Source: Militant groups hold protests on Bonifacio Day
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Sara Duterte: If I get killed, so will Marcos, Liza Araneta, Romualdez

Sara Duterte: If I get killed, so will Marcos, Liza Araneta, Romualdez

Vice President Sara Duterte says she has made arrangements for the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez, if she gets killed. Duterte made the statement in a virtual press conference from her brother's office at the House of Representatives, where she has stayed since Thursday to be close to her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, who is detained at the House. Sara Duterte: If I get killed, so will Marcos, Liza Araneta, Romualdez
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Why is VP Sara Duterte madly protective of her chief of staff? And why should we care?

💡 Trivia Why is VP Sara Duterte madly protective of her chief of staff? And why should we care?

Sara Duterte's actions trigger 'a chain of events with irreversible consequences not only for the Vice President and for her political future, but the nation as well' Vice President Sara Duterte has just taken the familial precept of extending preemptive absolution to favored aides, advisers, and supporters to the extreme, breaking the limit of acceptable conduct and behavior expected of a ranking public official. She admitted, in a profanity-filled midnight online rant, to ordering the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez. The hit on the Marcoses and the Speaker is conditional. It requires that she be assassinated first, a point that she was quick to point out...
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Israel is not a member of ICC, no jurisdiction -- France

💡 Trivia Israel is not a member of ICC, no jurisdiction -- France

However, on Wednesday, the French foreign ministry appeared to change its tone and claimed Netanyahu had immunity because Israel was not signatory to the statute. “A state cannot be held to act in a way that is incompatible with its obligations in terms of international law with regard to immunities granted to states which are not party to the ICC,” the French statement said. Source: France says Netanyahu is immune from ICC warrant as Israel is not member of court
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65 Davao cops transferred outside Mindanao

💡 Trivia 65 Davao cops transferred outside Mindanao

The latest directive, issued through a series of special orders from Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rommel Francisco Marbil and signed by Police Major General Alan Okubo, acting chief of the directorial staff, has raised questions about its timing and intent, given the growing rift between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte. Source: 65 Davao cops transferred outside Mindanao
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Such a criminal attempt ay di dapat palampasin -- Bangag Jr.

💡 Trivia Such a criminal attempt ay di dapat palampasin -- Bangag Jr.

“Nakakabahala ang mga pahayag na narinig natin nitong mga nakaraang araw. Nandiyan ang walang pakundangang pagmumura at ang pagbabanta ng planong ipapatay ang ilan sa atin,” Marcos Jr. said. “Yang ganyang kriminal na pagtatangka ay hindi dapat pinapalampas. Kung ganun na lang kadali ang pagplano sa pagpatay ng isang Presidente, papaano pa kaya ang mgapangkaraniwan na mamamayan?” he continued. Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/11/25/marcos-on-vp-sara-duterte-s-kill-threat-yan-ay-aking-papalagan-1337
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AFP: No need for loyalty check after FPRRD remarks

💡 Trivia AFP: No need for loyalty check after FPRRD remarks

AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said at a press conference on Tuesday, November 26, that the AFP is a "non-partisan organization" whose loyalty lies with the Constitution and not with political figures. "As our Chief of Staff has already stated, our Armed Forces is united and professional. So, with all of these things, sir, we respectfully request that we are shunned away from political issues," she added. "At this point, there is no need for loyalty checks. [The AFP Chief of Staff] has already stated that he trusts that each soldier will perform their (sic) mandate accordingly and remain professional," she said. Source: AFP: No need for loyalty checks among soldiers after Rodrigo Duterte's remarks
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Pres. Marcos signs New Law on Mindanao

Pres. Marcos signs New Law on Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws establishing fish hatcheries in the Philippines. Republic Act (RA) No. 12074 sets up a freshwater fish hatchery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, and RA No. 12075 establishes a multi-species marine hatchery in Zamboanga City. Both laws, signed on November 12 and announced in the Official Gazette, mandate the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) to conduct feasibility studies for the projects, aligned with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) guidelines. RA No. 12074 further specifies that two years after the Talacogon hatchery's construction, its management will transfer to the local government, supported by a training program for personnel.
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Liza Marcos allegedly behind DepEd cash-filled envelopes

💡 Trivia Liza Marcos allegedly behind DepEd cash-filled envelopes

“Liza Marcos, naaalala mo, nagpadala ka sa akin ng video? Sinabihan mo ako saan kukunin ang pera. Pinakita mo ang mukha ng tao doon sa video message mo,” Duterte said. “You sent me written instructions about money, millions a month. Anong nakalagay sa envelope? Department of Education. Ano ginawa ko? Binigay ko sa DepEd. P*** ina mo ka!” she said. “Wala ka ngang posisyon sa gobyerno, namimigay ka ng pera ng gobyerno,” she said. “Sisirain ninyo yung mga pangalan ng kasama ko sa Office of the Vice President? Sasabihin ninyo sa mga tao nakaw 'yan, confidential funds 'yan, ni wala nga kayong isang proof na confidential funds yan,” Duterte said. “Hindi niyo nga nilabas na wala pang confidential funds, mayroon nang white envelope kasi 2022 pa...
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Court rejects Senate order for POGO queen's attendance

💡 Trivia Court rejects Senate order for POGO queen's attendance

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera said the court rejected the Senate committee’s order for Guo’s attendance to the panel’s hearing. “Yes po. The Court did not grant the Order to attend the Committee hearing as there is conflict of schedule with the Court Hearing of RTC 167 Pasig,” Bustinera told GMA News Online in a message. Source: Alice Guo to skip final Senate hearing on POGOs due to conflict in schedule
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Driver kills 22-year-old girl after biting his tongue

💡 Trivia Driver kills 22-year-old girl after biting his tongue

In an exclusive interview with Brigada News FM, Bropal admitted to killing Lagria after she allegedly bit his tongue. “She bit my tongue, so I killed her,” Bropal confessed, detailing the events leading up to the crime. He revealed that Lagria had boarded his multicab early Tuesday morning, intending to attend a meeting. Inside the vehicle, Bropal strangled her to death. Source: https://www.brigadanews.ph/driver-admits-killing-22-year-old-woman-after-she-allegedly-bit-his-tongue/
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Enrile raised concerns over regime change calls

💡 Trivia Enrile raised concerns over regime change calls

“We are a democracy. We just had recently elected a president and a vice president under our Constitution. Now, it seems, some people want a regime change,” Enrile stated on Facebook. His statements came as he questioned the motives behind efforts that appear to challenge the current administration. “If we want to test our popular strength, why don’t we wait for the coming midterm election next year? If we want a regime change, why don’t we wait for the national election in 2028?” he suggested. Source: Enrile on regime change calls: ‘So many people are going to get hurt’
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Sara Duterte violated lawyers' code, miscalculated political moves: experts

💡 Trivia Sara Duterte violated lawyers' code, miscalculated political moves: experts

MANILA -- Vice President Sara Duterte's kill plan against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and her repeated cursing in an online press conference are grounds for disbarment from legal practice, a former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines said on Sunday. https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/11/24/sara-duterte-violated-lawyers-code-miscalculated-political-moves-experts-1537
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VP Sara naki-contempt na din sa kanyang chief of staff

💡 Trivia VP Sara naki-contempt na din sa kanyang chief of staff

House committee on good government chair Joel Chua said Duterte initially requested that she be allowed to accompany Lopez in detention, citing “humanitarian” reasons including Lopez’s chronic back problem and lack of sleep due to safety concerns. According to Duterte, Lopez was “not used to being alone worried that other detainees may cause her harm” and “requested me to join her” for her “peace of mind and to get adequate rest.” Chua said he rejected the Vice President initial request as she was not a detainee and also because of the security risks and requirements involved. Duterte then wrote him another letter to allow her to visit Lopez on Thursday, which he granted. Source: Sara Duterte flouts House protocols, spends night in...
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu

💡 Trivia ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu

In a statement on Thursday, the Netherlands-based court said it found “reasonable grounds” to believe that Netanyahu bears criminal responsibility for war crimes including “starvation as a method of warfare” and “the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts.” Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/21/middleeast/international-criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-israeli-prime-minister-intl/index.html
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Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war

💡 Trivia Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war

Threats from the United States and its allies including South Korea and their military confrontation with North Korea have brought tension to "the worst phase in history," he said, calling the Korean peninsula "the world's biggest hotspot." "He ardently called upon all the participants to go all out for bringing about substantial and fundamental improvement in improving their capabilities for fighting an actual war," KCNA said. The report came amid international criticism over rapidly developing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-urges-improved-military-capabilities-war-kcna-says-2024-11-17/
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Alvarez pushes for Duterte 2028 presidential run

Alvarez pushes for Duterte 2028 presidential run

Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has urged supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte to rally behind his potential bid for the presidency in 2028. Alvarez criticized the ongoing Quad Committee investigation in Congress, claiming it is a ploy to undermine a powerful “potential competitor” in the upcoming elections. He argued that Duterte could legally seek the presidency again, citing provisions in the 1987 Constitution. “The Constitution disqualifies the incumbent president from reelection but does not prohibit a former president from running again,” Alvarez stated. He compared Duterte’s possible return to Donald Trump’s second run for the U.S. presidency, calling on supporters to champion the idea. The Constitution’s...
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QUAD COMM LEADERS FILE BILL TO CANCEL FRAUDULENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES OBTAINED BY FOREIGNERS

QUAD COMM LEADERS FILE BILL TO CANCEL FRAUDULENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES OBTAINED BY FOREIGNERS

QUAD COMM LEADERS FILE BILL TO CANCEL FRAUDULENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES OBTAINED BY FOREIGNERS Leaders of the historic House Quad Committee filed a bill to create an administrative process for swiftly canceling birth certificates fraudulently acquired by foreign nationals. Filed on Wednesday, November 20, the measure targets those linked to îllégâl drug operations and other crimes associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). House Bill (HB) No. 11117, or the proposed "Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law," is the third legislative initiative stemming from the Quad Comm's investigation into alleged criminal activities by foreigners, including the use of fake documents. House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong"...
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Mary Jane Veloso returning to PH after 14 years of imprisonment in Indonesia: Marcos Jr.

Mary Jane Veloso returning to PH after 14 years of imprisonment in Indonesia: Marcos Jr.

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked the Indonesian government for approving the return of death row convict Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines to serve her sentence. Veloso — who was arrested in 2010 for carrying 2.6 kilograms of ****** in her luggage — was supposed to be executed in 2015 until the last-minute arrest of her recruiter, who allegedly stashed the îllégâl drugs in her bags without her knowledge. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government for their goodwill,” he said. “This outcome is a reflection of the depth of our nation’s partnership with Indonesia—united in a shared commitment to justice and compassion,” he said. “Thank you, Indonesia. We...
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Trump confirms plan to use military for mass deportation

💡 Trivia Trump confirms plan to use military for mass deportation

On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump amplified a recent post by a conservative activist that said the president-elect was "prepared to declare a national emergency and will use military assets to reverse the Biden invasion through a mass deportation program." Alongside the repost, Trump commented, "True!" Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/11/18/trump-confirms-plan-to-use-military-for-mass-deportation-606
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