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Spain to legalize 300,000 undocumented migrants per year

💡 Trivia Spain to legalize 300,000 undocumented migrants per year

Spain's new immigration rules will allow for the regularization of some 300,000 undocumented migrants per year over the next three years as the country seeks to expand its labor force, Migration Minister Elma Saiz told reporters on Tuesday. "Spain has to opt between being an open, prosperous country or being a closed and poor one, and we have chosen the former," Saiz said, adding that the nation needs around 250,000 to 300,000 foreign workers a year "to sustain (its) welfare state". Source: Spain to regularize about 300,000 undocumented migrants per year
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Indonesia agrees to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to PH

💡 Trivia Indonesia agrees to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to PH

Veloso, who has been on Indonesia's death row, was arrested in 2010 after Indonesian authorities found 2.6 kg. of ****** in her suitcase. She was given a last-minute reprieve (cancel of punishment) in April 2015 when the Philippine government informed Indonesia that her recruiters had surrendered. Source: Marcos: Indonesia agrees to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to PH | Philippine News Agency
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Friendly, productive phone call with Trump -- Bangag Jr.

💡 Trivia Friendly, productive phone call with Trump -- Bangag Jr.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he had a “friendly” and “productive” call with US President-elect Donald Trump, where he E×ρréššed the Philippines’ desire to further deepen the ties between the Philippines and the US. “It was a very good call, it was a very friendly call, very productive. And I’m glad I was able to do it. I think President-elect Trump was happy to hear from the Philippines,” Marcos said in an ambush interview in Virac, Catanduanes. Source: INQToday: Marcos says he had ‘friendly, productive’ phone call with Trump; ‘Amihan’ season begins
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Transgender among candidates for Miss Universe PH

💡 Trivia Transgender among candidates for Miss Universe PH

Sixteen beauty queens from Pampanga will compete in hopes of bringing home the crown and representing Pampanga in the next Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Among the candidates named is Keylyn Trajano, a transgender woman from Siñura, Municipality of Porac. “Keylyn Trajano, proudly representing her Kapampangan roots, makes history as the first trans woman to compete in Miss Universe Pampanga 2025. A successful model, entrepreneur, and advocate, she champions inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment,” MUPH - Pampanga wrote. Source: Transgender woman among candidates set to compete in Miss Universe Philippines - Pampanga 2025
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Foreign investors imbitahan, hindi judges -- Chavit Singson

💡 Trivia Foreign investors imbitahan, hindi judges -- Chavit Singson

“Unang-una, hindi ako naniniwala sa [jurisdiction ng] ICC.” Para kay Singson, insulto sa mga justice ng Supreme Court ang pagpapaunlak sa ICC. “May batas tayo. Hindi ba natin kaya ang ating bansa? Bakit pa tayo mag-iimport ng sesentensya ng tao [sa bansa]?” tanong ni Singson. Payo ni Singson, dapat pagtuunan ang ekonomiya ng bansa at kapakanan ng mga Pilipino. “Ang imbitahan natin ‘yong mga [foreign] investor, hindi ‘yung mga judges sa ibang bansa,” wika niya. Source: Senatoriable Chavit sa ICC isyu: Foreign investors imbitahan, hindi judges
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Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024

💡 Trivia Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024

The latest execution, on Saturday in the southwestern region of Najran, was of a Yemeni national convicted of smuggling drugs into the Gulf kingdom, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. That brought the number of foreigners executed so far in 2024 to 101, according to state media reports. This is almost triple the figures for 2023 and 2022, when Saudi authorities had put to death 34 foreigners each year. Source: Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024
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Malaysia to protest PH new maritime laws

💡 Trivia Malaysia to protest PH new maritime laws

Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin said the government has reviewed the reference documents related to the Philippines' laws and found that they touch upon claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island. "We will send a protest note today to demonstrate our commitment to defending Sabah's sovereign rights and the sovereignty of our country," Mohamad told parliament. Source: Malaysia to protest to Philippines over new maritime laws
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Palace hits FPRRD's claim of Trililing being an attack dog

💡 Trivia Palace hits FPRRD's claim of Trililing being an attack dog

“Mahirap nang pumatol sa ganyan. Hallucination na ‘yan,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told reporters in a media interview. Duterte reportedly raised suspicions that Trillanes’ latest attacks against him were “Malacañang-sponsored” during a phone call with his legal counsel Salvador Panelo, which was aired live on social media. Source: Palace hits Duterte claim Trillanes is admin’s attack dog | Philippine News Agency
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P1-M reward for information on Mary Grace Piattos -- House

💡 Trivia P1-M reward for information on Mary Grace Piattos -- House

“We already want the investigation of the blue ribbon committee to end so we can file our committee report. In all honesty, because we want the committee hearings to finish, we in the blue ribbon committee and the quad comm, we give importance to requests for resource persons to attend the hearing,” he said in Filipino. “Especially those who signed acknowledgment receipts. So we lawmakers talked and voluntarily raised a P1-million reward to anyone who could say or give information as to who Mary Grace Piattos is,” he added. Source: P1-M reward for information on Mary Grace Piattos – House lawmakers
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200 OVP personnel to lose jobs over budget cut

💡 Trivia 200 OVP personnel to lose jobs over budget cut

According to her, OVP personnel are hopeful that the budget will be increased to allow the office to retain employees and continue its programs. “If it’s returned, it would be a huge thing for us because we wouldn’t need to reject those who approach our office seeking help, especially those who need medical and burial assistance,” she said. Source: Sara asks senators to restore cut in OVP budget: 200 could lose jobs
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NASA: 4 concurrent storms near PH unusual

💡 Trivia NASA: 4 concurrent storms near PH unusual

“The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that it was the first time since records began in 1951 that so many storms co-existed in the Pacific basin in November,” said NASA. NASA shared a satellite image taken last November 11 where storms Yinxing (Marce), Toraji (Nika), Usagi (Ofel), and Man-Yi (Pepito) were either approaching the Philippines or had already passed over the islands at that time. Source: NASA: Four storms concurrently near PH ‘unusual’
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Elon Musk ask high-IQ pipz to work for him for free

💡 Trivia Elon Musk ask high-IQ pipz to work for him for free

In a new X post on Thursday that doubled as a job announcement and another one of Musk’s trolling attempts, the account for the newly formed Doge wrote: “We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” “If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” the statement added. Source: Musk asks ‘high-IQ revolutionaries’ to work for no pay on new Trump project
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Enemy By Imagine Dragons

Enemy By Imagine Dragons

A LAW THAT COURTS TROUBLE By:MSRS The Maritime Zone Act of the Philippines is a disaster waiting to happen. How? Well, basically, the law turns into domestic law the EEZ claims of the Philippines, disregarding that intersects with maritime claims of other parties in the South China Sea conflict, namely Viet Nam, Malaysia, China (Beijing + Taipei). It just put into domestic law provisions of UNCLOS and the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration decision, by including the latter, it actually defeats the law in so many ways (more on this)! What is interesting about this law is Section 15. It says that any violation of the Maritime Zone Act will be subject to an ADMINISTRATIVE FINE of 600K USD - 1M USD. All the claimants in the South China Sea...
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Trump Day 1: Deportations, border wall, scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

💡 Trivia Trump Day 1: Deportations, border wall, scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Donald Trump is expected to take a slew of executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, a sweeping effort that will be led by incoming "border czar" Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Source: Trump’s Day One: Deportations, border wall, scrapping Biden humanitarian programs
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Quiboloy hospitalized due to erratic heartbeat -- PNP

💡 Trivia Quiboloy hospitalized due to erratic heartbeat -- PNP

“The medical examination conducted by the health service revealed that he has an irregular heartbeat that may be considered as life-threatening,” Fajardo said in a press conference in Camp Crame. Quiboloy was brought to the heart center on Friday, Nov. 9, and was expected to leave on Monday. However, Fajardo said the Pasig Regional Trial Court extended Quiboloy’s medical furlough until Nov. 16, 5 p.m. Source: Quiboloy hospitalized due to ‘irregular heartbeat’ – PNP
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Garma Tumakbo Pa Amerika

Garma Tumakbo Pa Amerika

JUST IN: Retired police official Royina Garma and her daughter, Angelica Garma Vilela, have been arrested and detained in San Francisco, California, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday. The DOJ issued the statement after Garma reportedly left the Philippines for Washington, D.C., on November 7. More details to follow. | via Inquirer.net #CDNDigital
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Elon Musk to head US department of government efficiency

💡 Trivia Elon Musk to head US department of government efficiency

The appointment fulfils a promise Mr Trump made to the tech billionaire after he endorsed him in the race for the White House, and poured more than $119m (£92m) into canvassing for him in the seven battleground states. In a statement, the president-elect said Mr Musk and Mr Ramaswamy "will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies". Source: Donald Trump confirms Elon Musk will co-lead new department of government efficiency
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FPRRD to attend QuadCom hearing tomorrow

💡 Trivia FPRRD to attend QuadCom hearing tomorrow

Panelo announced this in a Facebook live on Monday evening, stating that Duterte changed his mind due to the remarks of some congressmen challenging him to attend, particularly Abang Lingkod Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano, who said in the hearing last November 7 that the former President might be scared to face the Quad Comm. Source: Former President Duterte to attend House EJK hearing on Nov. 13
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Valencia president urged to resign over flooding

💡 Trivia Valencia president urged to resign over flooding

More than 130,000 people gathered at a demonstration in Valencia on Saturday to demand Mazon's immediate resignation over the emergency management of the 29 October floods. They blamed him for the late response to the tragedy and the lack of effective coordination. Levante-EMV reported that the leading banner of the demonstrations featured an image of Mazón (Partido Popular/EPP) with his head down and wearing an emergency vest. Other signs carried slogans such as "We are stained with mud, you are stained with blood" and "Mazón, resign." Source: Valencia president refuses to resign despite pressure over flooding
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Taiwan journalist dubs Trump as convicted felon

💡 Trivia Taiwan journalist dubs Trump as convicted felon

Following Donald Trump's presidential win in the US, a journalist in Taiwan dubbed the President-elect as a “convicted felon”, causing an uproar in the island nation, which is facing conflict with China over its disputed political status. The video of the journalist, Louise Watt, was taken down by a state-funded English-language broadcaster in Taiwan after the Taipei government termed the incident as “very serious." Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-louise-watt-taiwan-in-panic-mode-as-journalist-stirs-uproar-with-very-serious-comments-against-trump-101731409779718.html
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Comelec declares 47 bets nuisance candidates

💡 Trivia Comelec declares 47 bets nuisance candidates

The poll body posted the list on its official social media accounts on Saturday. According to the Comelec, the disqualifications may still be appealed. Alexander Encarnacion, an electrician and a carpenter, was turned down for the third time by the Comelec to run as senator. During the 2019 and 2022 elections, Comelec said that he did not have the financial resources to launch a nationwide campaign. Source: Comelec declares 47 bets nuisance candidates
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Face-scanning smart glasses a problem? or prophecy

💡 Trivia Face-scanning smart glasses a problem? or prophecy

Harvard students Caine Ardayfio and AnhPhu Nguyen made them a reality in just four days. The glasses were able to deliver someone’s name in just under two minutes using an existing public facial recognition search engine and artificial intelligence (AI). This has raised concern about the unforeseen risks of AI and mixing of existing technologies. Source: Are face-scanning smart glasses a problem or prophecy?
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