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PNP: More crimes during Duterte administration

💡 Trivia PNP: More crimes during Duterte administration

Citing its latest data, the PNP said index crimes from July 1, 2022 to July 28, 2024 dropped to 83,059 from 217,830 during the same period in the first two years of Duterte’s term from 2016 to 2018, or a decrease of 61.87 percent. The PNP said cases of murder, homicide, physical injuries and rape decreased by 55.69 percent. Similarly, cases of robbery, theft, car theft and other crimes against property registered a 66.81 percent decline, from 124,799 to 41,420 during the same comparative periods. Crime clearance efficiency increased by 27.13 percent while the crime solution efficiency rate rose by 10.28 percent. Source: PNP: More crimes during Duterte administration
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Military interaction w/ N Korea not breaks law: Russian envoy

💡 Trivia Military interaction w/ N Korea not breaks law: Russian envoy

“I would like to underscore that the Russian interaction with DPRK in the military and other areas is in line with international law and is not a violation of it. It’s not aimed against third countries,” Vasily Nebenzya said at a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, using the acronym of the country’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Source: Military interaction with N Korea doesn’t breach int’l law: Russia UN envoy
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FPRRD confirms Garma's finding of INC operatives call

💡 Trivia FPRRD confirms Garma's finding of INC operatives call

Ayon kay Duterte, maaasahan ang mga naturang pulis sa anumang ‘ipapatrabaho’ at sa pera o pondong ibibigay sa kanila. Ayon sa dating Pangulo, may nakalaang pondo sa isinagawang kampaniya kontra droga ngunit ito ay tanging operational expenses at hindi bilang reward o pabuya sa mga pulis na makakapatay ng mga drug personalities. Source: https://www.bomboradyo.com/fprrd-kinumpirmang-inatasan-niya-si-garma-na-maghanap-ng-mga-pulis-na-miyembro-ng-inc-para-sa-kampaniya-vs-îllégâl-drugs
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Senate eyes parallel probe on Duterte's drug war

💡 Trivia Senate eyes parallel probe on Duterte's drug war

“Yes that is optional, but looks like a good idea to me because it will give us the opportunity to ask cross examination questions to test the credibility of the witnesses,” said Pimentel. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, a close ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, earlier said that he is mulling the filing of a resolution to kickstart a Senate probe into the bloody war on drugs. Source: MSN
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Duterte statements at Senate can be used to file cases: Escudero

💡 Trivia Duterte statements at Senate can be used to file cases: Escudero

Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday urged families of alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK) to finally sue former President Rodrigo Duterte following his declaration at the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee that he alone was responsible for the brutal drug war. However, Escudero said only drug war victims or their families can file cases. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/29/duterte-statements-at-senate-probe-can-be-used-to-file-cases-escudero-diokno-1442
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Roque to file counter affidavit vs human trafficking case

💡 Trivia Roque to file counter affidavit vs human trafficking case

Asked if this means he has no plans to show up at the DOJ despite the charge, Roque responded: “Puwede pong manumpa sa kahit kaninong piskal o kahit kanino na pwede magbigay ng panunumpa (You can swear before any prosecutor or to anyone you can take an oath).” “It is clear that these charges are fabricated, and what I pray for is that our prosecutors will do their duty,” he said. Source: Roque set to file counter affidavit vs human trafficking case
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US announces P450M funding for PCG modernization

💡 Trivia US announces P450M funding for PCG modernization

“During the Maritime Dialogue, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement announced Php450 million ($8 million) in new funding for the modernization of the PCG,” the US embassy said in a statement. “This funding will support the PCG’s infrastructure enhancements, training program development, and resource acquisition and management planning,” it added Source: US announces P450M funding for PCG modernization
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Lacson thinks FPRRD 'invaded' Senate in drug war probe

💡 Trivia Lacson thinks FPRRD 'invaded' Senate in drug war probe

“Yesterday the Upper Chamber was ‘invaded’ by the former president of the republic,” the former senator wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday, October 29. “Only one consistently and steadfastly stood up to preserve the dignity of the Philippine Senate. She happens to be a woman who answers ‘present’ during a roll call. Her name: Risa Hontiveros,” he added. Source: Lacson thinks ex-President Duterte ‘invaded’ Senate in drug war probe
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13 Yrs Old Gunned Down

13 Yrs Old Gunned Down

TWO GUNMEN WEARING BONNETS KILL BOY, 13, IN MABOLO, CEBU CITY LOOK: Two unidentified armed assailants, who were wearing bonnets, shot dead a 13-year-old boy, who was then resting at the corridor of the second floor of their house in Sitio Lahing-Lahing 2, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City at past 10 p.m. on Monday, October 28. The two assailants went up the stairs and shot the boy, who managed to jump from the second floor of the house to the ground below. Unfortunately, the boy died due to the gunshot wounds he sustained during the attack. His body was found by police lying on a corner of the house on the ground floor. Police were still investigating the killing of the boy. | Paul Lauro #CDNDigital
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Weather Update

Weather Update

PAGASA warned of a potential upgrade to super typhoon status as Leon nears Batanes, where a landfall remains possible. Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 is raised over areas including Batanes, Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and portions of Luzon and Visayas. These areas can expect strong winds and possibly gusty conditions. A gale warning is in effect for Northern Luzon and Central and Southern Luzon’s eastern seaboards, making sea travel hazardous. Leon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday or Friday.
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Impeach VP first, before filing Plunder case -- House

💡 Trivia Impeach VP first, before filing Plunder case -- House

Vice President Sara Duterte must first be impeached before any graft or plunder charges can be filed, a House leader said on Monday, October 28. Sounding confident that Duterte will be impeached, Chua said at a press conference, “So after the impeachment, once proven or impeached, that’s the time for cases to be filed against the vice president.” Source: Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte needed before plunder raps — House leader
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Hindi Ka Nagdala Ng Siyudad Eh-PRRD

Hindi Ka Nagdala Ng Siyudad Eh-PRRD

“HINDI KA NAGDALA NG SIYUDAD, EH” WATCH: Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros clash over the ex-leader’s ‘war on drugs’ campaign when he was still mayor of Davao City up to his ascendancy as president of the country during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's first hearing on the matter on Monday, October 28, 2024. Duterte’s remarks against Hontiveros elicited applause and cheers from the audience in the gallery which prompted panel chair Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel to issue a warning. RONALD SIONGCO/GDM https://www.facebook.com/share/v/wMeFyLoL4F4rb9pH/
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RIP Liam Payne of One Direction

💡 Trivia RIP Liam Payne of One Direction

Liam Payne, a former member of boyband One Direction, has died after falling from the window of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to police there. He was 31. Payne’s death occurred Wednesday at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo neighborhood, according to a statement from police provided to CNN. Buenos Aires police said that personnel from the 14B Police Station went to the hotel on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a 911 call about an aggressive man who was possibly under the influence of drugs or *******. The police’s statement did not identify that person as Payne. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/entertainment/liam-payne-death-one-direction/index.html
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Patient kills nurse in Bohol private hospital

💡 Trivia Patient kills nurse in Bohol private hospital

“The motive of the incident was hatred. The suspect was informed by the victim that he will be left in the hospital despite paying the required hospital bill,” said Lt. Col. John Kareen Escober, chief of Tagbilaran City Police. When Linguis was about to be released on Thursday morning, he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed the nurse several times. A utility worker identified as Francis Justiniare, 21, was about to intervene but he was also stabbed by the suspect. Source: Patient kills nurse in Bohol private hospital
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Apple Enhances Bug Bounty Program to Boost Security and Research Collaboration - Offers $1 Million to häçk Private Cloud Compute

Apple Enhances Bug Bounty Program to Boost Security and Research Collaboration - Offers $1 Million to häçk Private Cloud Compute

Apple has recently revamped its bug bounty program to enhance security and foster collaboration with the security research community. By increasing the rewards for discovering vulnerabilities and providing researchers with access to private cloud computing environments, Apple aims to attract more participants and facilitate more effective testing. This initiative underscores Apple's commitment to maintaining a secure ecosystem while balancing transparency with the protection of sensitive information. The enhanced program is expected to encourage more researchers to contribute, ultimately leading to a safer experience for Apple users. This move highlights the importance of collaboration in cybersecurity and reflects Apple's dedication to...
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Indonesia drives Chinese ship from disputed waters again

💡 Trivia Indonesia drives Chinese ship from disputed waters again

"The China Coast Guard-5402 (CCG-5402) re-entered the Indonesian jurisdiction on Friday," Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency said in a statement Saturday. It added that the Chinese vessel on Monday had disrupted a survey being conducted by state-owned oil company Pertamina, and that when contacted by an Indonesian ship, the Chinese coast guard said the area was part of Beijing's jurisdiction. Source: https://www.philstar.com/world/2024/10/27/2395641/indonesia-drives-chinese-ship-disputed-waters-again
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China häçks Verizon to target Trump/Vance communications, new report says

China häçks Verizon to target Trump/Vance communications, new report says

Image by Mike Segar | Reuters US officials on Friday said Chinese-affiliated häçkers were able to infiltrate the nation’s commercial telecommunications infrastructure – and now several media outlets are reporting the bad actors may have gotten their hands on the phone records of Trump, JD Vance, and possibly Harris campaign staffers. With less than two weeks before the US presidential election, the New York Times reported on Friday that a China-affiliated threat actor was discovered targeting communications from phones used by former President Donald Trump and vice presidential running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. The latest foreign-threat campaign is said to be “a wide-ranging intelligence-collection effort,” that also is reported...
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PNP says KOJC only has less than 8,000 members

💡 Trivia PNP says KOJC only has less than 8,000 members

Davao City police chief Col. Hansel Marantan noted that KJC has been publicly claiming to have 8 million followers. “However, based on interviews conducted by us, only about less than 8,000 members are believed to be currently active members of the said religious denominations worldwide,” Marantan said during the same hearing. Source: Quiboloy claims KJC has 7M followers, but PNP says it’s less than 8,000
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Student, 19, nabbed over bomb joke in Cebu

💡 Trivia Student, 19, nabbed over bomb joke in Cebu

According to one of the agents, they discovered that the person behind the account was in Cebu after investigation and coordination with the service provider, Facebook. Through Facebook’s response, they were able to retrieve the mobile number used to register the account and its corresponding IP address. The agents then verified the number with other platforms and records at the university, which showed that the number was used by one of their enrollees for this semester. Source: Bomb scare in Cebu City university: Student, 19, tagged, nabbed
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Is divorce coming to the Philippines?

💡 Trivia Is divorce coming to the Philippines?

If enacted, the law would allow couples to file for divorce if they have been separated for at least five years and reconciliation is deemed impossible, or if they have been legally separated for more than two years. It would also incorporate justifications already recognized in annulment and legal separation cases, such as abandonment and infidelity. Source: Is divorce coming to the Philippines? – DW – 10/11/2024
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North Koreans confirmed training in Russia

💡 Trivia North Koreans confirmed training in Russia

The United States on Wednesday confirmed that some 3,000 North Koreans are training in Russia at military sites. The troops were moved into the former Soviet state between early to mid-October and are now undergoing basic combat training at what they assessed to be three military sites, according to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby. Source: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4951989-north-korean-forces-russia-ukraine-combat-zone/
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Antay Lang Mga Oragon.

Antay Lang Mga Oragon.

“HELP IS ON THE WAY” President Bongbong Marcos is pledging a “conveyor belt of aid” as victims grapple with the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine in various areas in Luzon. Read Marcos’ statement here: “Yesterday we started sending aid and commenced rescue operations in the areas affected by STS Kristine. Today, we will continue sending our help and aid. I make this pledge to our people: Help is on the way. It will come by land, air, and, even by sea. I have ordered the full mobilization of available AFP personnel and resources which can be committed to relief operations. Other uniformed agencies such as the PNP, BFP and the Philippine Coast Guard are likewise placed under that status. I have ordered them to deploy vehicles...
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