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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/
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...
Drug den, natagpuan sa Malacañang compound; suspek, arestado
Ni-raid ng National Bureau of Investigation-Dangerous Drugs Division (NBI-DDD) ang isang drug den sa Malacañang compound kamakailan, na nagresulta sa pagkaaresto ng isang lalaking suspek. Sa isang pahayag, sinabi ng NBI na nahuli nila ang suspek na si Edgard Ventura, alyas 'Face,' sa Nicanor Padilla Street, San Miguel sa Maynila sa bisa ng search warrant na inisyu ng Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 37. Nakumpiska mula sa suspek ang siyam na heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets na naglalaman ng white crystalline substance, na hinihinalang illigal na droga, at iba pang drug paraphernalia. Sa pag-aresto sa suspek, natagpuan din ng NBI ang isang drug den sa naturang lugar. Drug den, natagpuan sa Malacañang compound; suspek...
Ang Malacañang ay nag-suspendi sa pampublikong gobyerno at mga klase sa ikatlong araw
For the third straight day, Malacañang suspended government work and classes in all levels in Luzon on Friday, October 25, due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The Office of the Executive Secretary made the announcement on Thursday evening, October 24, due to the raising of tropical cyclone wind signal numbers 1, 2, and 3 in most areas of Luzon from persistent and intense rainfall, as well as strong winds brought about by the storm. The Palace directed agencies involved in delivering basic needs and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and the performance of other essential services to continue operations. Local chief executives may also call localized cancellations or suspensions of classes or government work...
Another Storm Is Brewing
A low pressure area far east of Mindanao has high chance of forming into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. It may enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Sunday, forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said. It will be assigned the local name #LeonPH. | via Ariel Rojas, ABS-CBN News #WeatherPatrol
Alleged victim faces Quiboloy in Senate, tells how he repeatedly used' her
FORMER KJC MEMBER REVEALS ABUSES. Former member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Teresita Kinanhan Valdehueza weeps as she relates the sexual abuses and physical torture she endured under the hands of KJC pastor Apollo Quiboloy during a hearing conducted by the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality Wednesday, October 23, 2024. “On September 29, 1999, I decided to leave without asking for permission, determined to free myself from his control. Finally, clearly understood that the man I believed to be chosen and holy, was an impostor, oppressor and deceiver. He manipulated me using his authority and power as God’s anointed,” Valdehueza told senators. (Photo from Senate Public Relations and Information...
SC to Comelec: Dismissed government officials can run
Garcia explained that the TRO issued by the SC effectively restrains the Comelec from enforcing a previously issued resolution automatically removing from the official list of candidates for the May 2025 elections those ordered by the Office of the Ombudsman to be perpetually disqualified from holding public office. “That means all those with perpetual disqualification to hold public office should not be removed from the list until the Supreme Court makes a final decision or until it removes the TRO,” he said. Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/24/2394810/sc-comelec-sacked-government-officials-can-run
Supreme Court favors Cebu Mayors
The SC has granted TRO in favor of the petition of Rama and Cortes against the Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution, mandating the immediate disqualification of officials from running in the May 2025 polls following the perpetual disqualification penalty from the Office of the Ombudsman. The TRO halted the implementation of the Comelec resolution 11044-A, dated Sept. 4, mandating the immediate cancellation of all certificates of candidacy (COCs) of any candidate with a disqualification penalty from the Ombudsman. Source: SC favors Rama, Cortes
Quiboloy labels Senate probe a trial by publicity
In an ambush interview on Wednesday after the Senate committee on women’s hearing headed by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Quiboloy said the committee is not responsible for deciding whether he is guilty or not. “This one is like a trial by publicity, we don’t have a resource person, nothing from us, everything comes from the other side,” Quiboloy said. “With these heavy allegations, without facts, they need to testify in court where I can defend myself, and know the truth,” he added. Source: Quiboloy labels Senate probe unfair and a trial by publicity
PNP asks YouTube, FB to take down SMNI page
An official of the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Wednesday said they have asked Facebook and Youtube to take down the page and channel of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). SMNI is the media arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), which was founded by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Quiboloy is facing numerous cases in the country. “We’re actually asking YouTube to take down [SMNI] considering that it’s being used to protect a fugitive not only from the Philippines but also a fugitive of the laws of the United States,” PNP-CIDG chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III said. “So we’re asking YouTube to actually take down the channel of SMNI and also Facebook for them...
Congress probe sought on P7.2 trillion debt under Duterte
Session Hall of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The STAR / Michael Varcas, File photo MANILA, Philippines — The reported P7.2-trillion debt incurred by the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte should be investigated by Congress to prevent future leaders from obtaining loans unnecessarily, a lawmaker said. “Government loans are a very serious matter. Why? It is because in effect you have pawned the future of your children and your children’s children, and sometimes it’s even more than that,” Rep. Janette Garin said at a regular briefing in the House of Representatives yesterday. “So why is it important to talk about this? It’s because we do not want another blanket authority just like what we saw during...
Virus asks court to allow Quiboloy in attending Senate hearing
“[This is a] request for the appearance of Apollo Quiboloy, Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada alias Enteng, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada and Sylvia Cemañes before the public hearing of the Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality on October 23, 2024 at 10:00 in the morning,” Hontiveros’ letter to the Pasig RTC reads. Source: Hontiveros asks courts to allow Quiboloy to attend Senate hearing
World War 3 and Current Global Conflicts
World on the brink: How three conflicts could spark a global war. The world is facing a dangerous period of escalating tensions and potential conflicts that could trigger a third world war, experts warn. Three flashpoints in particular pose a high risk of sparking a major confrontation between the major powers: the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the nuclear standoff between Israel and Iran, and the rising tensions over Taiwan between China and the US. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which began in late January 2023, has been described as "roughly equivalent to the Korean War during the first Cold War, revealing an ideological as well as geopolitical division between the countries of the 'Rimland' (the Anglosphere, western...
Rare drone footage of north korea
A man in China flew a DJI drone from China to North Korea during the plandemic. It's widely known that flying a drone between these two countries is îllégâl. Both China and North Korea have strict airspace regulations, and unauthorized entry into North Korean airspace can result in serious consequences, such as confiscation, fines, or other penalties. Hidden content all credits to xiaohao2
Thoughts about possible resuming North-South Korea War
Naku po. Di natin masisisi ang mga ordinary citizen ng nk. Need nila kasi sumunod talaga sa leader yun lang paraan para mabuhay sila kung hindi ka sumunod may parusa kasi nga communist government ang bansa nila. Hanga din ako sa power ng propaganda ng kim dynasty kaya napapasunod sila. Correct me if i'm wrong. Sources: South Korea fires warning shots after North Korea blows up border roads North Korea says 1.4 million young people apply to join army - BusinessWorld Online US urges North Korea to 'stop actions' increasing risk of conflict
FPRRD skips today but to attend on next drug war hearing
Aside from the short notice given him, my client just arrived in Davao from Metro Manila last October 17, 2024. Considering his advanced age and the several engagements he had to attend, he is currently not feeling well and is in need of much rest. However, Duterte, according to his lawyer, is committed to take part in proceedings that will take place “after November 1, 2024.” Source: Duterte to skip House's October 22 drug war probe, vows to show up in November
Quiboloy revoked his WPP nomination acceptance
Dalawang WPP pala ang nag-a-away. Workers and Peasants Party (WPP) at Workers Party Philippines (WPP). But, nevertheless, detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has revoked his acceptance of nomination of the Workers' and Peasants’ Party and will run instead as an independent candidate for senator in the 2025 midterm elections. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/21/apollo-quiboloy-to-run-as-independent-candidate-for-senator-1505
Yulia Navalnaya intends to be president of Russia
Navalnaya knows she faces arrest if she returns home while President Putin is still in power. His administration has accused her of participating in extremism. This is no empty threat. In Russia, it can lead to death. Her husband, President Putin’s most vocal critic, was sentenced to 19 years for extremism, charges that were seen as politically motivated. He died in February in a brutal penal colony in the Arctic Circle. Source: Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia says she'll stand as Russian President
PCG: PH is sole ASEAN member fighting back vs China aggression
As China’s “îllégâl, coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions” at sea continue, the Philippines appears to be the only member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to openly resist them and voice condemnation, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday. Source: PCG: Philippines is sole ASEAN member fighting back vs China aggression
Entire Senate to probe drug war EJKs
“I proposed to the Senate leadership to convene a Senate committee of the whole, so that the whole Senate can investigate the previous administration’s war on drugs,” Hontiveros said in an interview wth dzXL. “It is important to find out the truth about the bloody war on drugs, for the families of the victims of extrajudicial killings.” Source: Entire Senate eyed to probe drug war EJKs

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