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Tesla moves $765 million in Bitcoin to unknown wallets, putting Musk's crypto plans in the spotlight
Elon Musk’s curious relationship with crypto has taken another turn. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, the company has moved approximately $765 million worth of Bitcoin to unknown wallets. It’s unclear whether the EV maker, the fourth-biggest holder of Bitcoin among U.S public companies, per BitcoinTreasuries, has plans to sell. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment or confirmation of the transfer. Among U.S. public companies, only software company MicroStrategy and Bitcoin mining firms MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms hold more of the cryptocurrency. Tesla’s Bitcoin represents significantly less than 1% of its nearly $700 billion market capitalization, however. For those other three...
KOJC lawyers sued for sedition by PNP-CIDG
CIDG chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III led the filing of the complaint against Torreon, Badoy, and others at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday, October 17. The rest of the respondents are as follows: Eleanor Cardona Jeffrey Celis Kathleen Kaye Laurente Trinidad Arafol Lord Byron Cristobal Joey Espina Sun Esteban Lava Jose Lim III Marie Dinah Fuentes Source: Different enemy, same weapon: PNP sues Badoy, Quiboloy lawyer for sedition
North Korea now defines South as 'hostile' state
North Korea said Thursday that its constitution now defined the South as a "hostile" state, the first time Pyongyang has confirmed legal changes called for by leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year. Relations between the two Koreas have deteriorated since Kim in January defined Seoul as his country's "principal enemy" and said the North was no longer interested in reunification. Source: North Korea says constitution now defines South as 'hostile' state
Buhay Pa Ang Mga Kakampink
LOOK: Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, Atty. Howard Calleja, former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno, and former Commission on Audit Commissioner Heidi Mendoza filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of transferring PhilHealth funds to the national treasury on October 16. The third tranche of PhilHealth’s “excess funds,” totaling P30 billion, is set to be transferred to the national treasury. (Contributed photos)
HOUSE CUTS OVP BUDGET BY P1.3 BILLION, REALLOCATES FUNDS TO DSWD AND DOH
HOUSE CUTS OVP BUDGET BY P1.3 BILLION, REALLOCATES FUNDS TO DSWD AND DOH The House of Representatives has finalized its decision to cut the budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) by P1.3 billion, reallocating the funds to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Health (DOH). House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co confirmed that the small committee responsible for introducing individual and institutional amendments to the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) had reallocated the P1.3 billion cut to the two agencies. A total of P646.5 million will now bolster DSWD's Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, while another...
N. Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, cutting off South
"The North Korean military conducted detonations, assumed to be aimed at cutting off the Gyeongui and Donghae roads, at around noon and is carrying out additional activities using heavy equipment," the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a text message to reporters. The JCS said the South's military did not suffer any damage and that it responded by firing shots south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) as a means of self-defense and as a warning against acts that likely violate the Armistice Agreement. Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1235606
What The....
A bill was filed in the House of Representatives on Friday to classify extrajudicial killings (EJKs) as heinous crimes, imposing harsher penalties on state agents and authorities convicted of such acts. Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and House quad committee co-chairs Robert Ace Barbers, Bienvenido Abante, Dan Fernandez, and Stephen Joseph Paduano, along with vice-chair Romeo Acop, introduced House Bill (HB) 10986, the proposed Anti-Extrajudicial Killing Act. The legislation aims to establish strict legal standards based on the Quad Committee’s investigation into EJKs to ensure accountability for perpetrators.
Quad-comm co-chairmen believe testimonial evidence on EJKs is strong
Co-chairmen of the House quad-committee (quad-comm) believe that the testimonial evidence gathered by the mega-panel so far are strong. Sharing this view on Tuesday, Oct. 15 were Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez, and Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. The special four-way panel is currently investigating the alleged interconnected issues of extrajudicial killings (EJKs), îllégâl Philippine Offshore and Gaming Operators (POGOs), and the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. “The evidence so far unearthed in the quad-comm belies Senators [Ronald] Bato [dela Rosa]’s and Bong Go’s denials of EJK involvement and existence of the reward system...
Support for Marcos rises; Dutertes' dips -- OCTA
"Across major areas, those ãdül† Filipinos who identify themselves as Pro-Marcos comprise around four out of every 10 Filipinos in NCR and Balance Luzon (42 percent and 43 percent, respectively). In Mindanao, nearly three out of every 10 Filipinos (25 percent) identify themselves as pro-Marcos, with a significant portion of the overall support coming from Visayas (37 percent)," the research firm said. Meanwhile, those who see themselves as pro-Duterte were 15 percent or 1 percent lower than the previous poll. ãdül† Filipinos who view themselves as independent "are most numerous in Visayas at 32 percent, followed by NCR at 27 percent, Balance Luzon at 26 percent, and Mindanao at 19 percent." Source: Support for Marcos rises; Duterte's dips
Congratulations On Your Accomplishment.
WATCH: A Philippine Army (PA) officer who led a daring ambush against terrorist forces during the Marawi siege in 2017 was awarded the 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms by the United States Military Academy or West Point graduates last week. READ MORE: Marawi hero becomes first Filipino recipient of West Point award for valor https://www.facebook.com/share/v/js6SLy3AZeN1SSXv/
Espinosa's statement on the "Killing's of his Father"
WATCH: Rolan "Kerwin" Espinosa told the House quad-committee (quad-comm) Friday, Oct. 11 that he believes the order to kill his father, the late Albuera, Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa, back in 2016 came from then-president Rodrigo Duterte. READ MORE: 'Siya talaga ang nag-utos': Espinosa claims it was Duterte who ordered killing of mayor-dad https://www.facebook.com/share/v/kwv9EKA2nd2eBxmM/
Flood Gates Left The Group.
WATCH: "Our vision is clear: to reduce disaster risks and losses, and in doing so, protect lives, livelihoods, and the social and economic assets that underpin our societies." This was President Marcos' clear objective as he E×ρréššed his desire for a more resilient Asia-Pacific Region that he believes could be achieved with the ideas exchanged during the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Manila this week. READ MORE: 'Patapusin muna pagkanta': Action on drug war reward system after Quad-Comm hearing--Remulla https://www.facebook.com/share/v/8tCqCp7KLqXqXCE9/
Ombudsman clears FPRRD's DOH secretary Duque
Meanwhile, in his motion for reconsideration, Duque claimed that there was no undue injury to the government in the transfer as it occurred between two government agencies. “Considering that the issues on the administrative charges have been rendered moot, this Office sees no point in belaboring the other arguments relating thereto,” says Ombudsman. Source: Ombudsman clears Duque of P41B îllégâl fund transfer
PhilHealth: Dialysis coverage now P1-M per year
The essential services for CKD5 patients include anti-coagulation medications and drugs and medicines for the management of anemia; laboratory tests; supplies such as dialyzers, hemodialysis solutions; and a dialysis kit per session. Other benefits for patients include administrative fees for the use of dialysis machines, facility fee, utilities, and staff time in all accredited public and private hemodialysis facilities. Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1235499
Eleazer Denies Reward System On War On Drugs.
Retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Monday said that he did not receive any order regarding an alleged reward system for anti-îllégâl drugs operations during his stint at the police organization. “Recalling my six-month tour of duty as Chief PNP, I am confident to say that I neither underwent a briefing nor received any instruction from anybody about a reward system in the conduct of anti-îllégâl drugs operations,” Eleazar said in a text message. “And the only instruction I received from then-President [Rodrigo] Duterte was ‘to do what is right and legal,’” he added. Read the full story in the comments section.
UE dinepensa ang pambabaeng uniform ni Awra
Sa statement na nilabas ng UE Student Council ay umalma sila sa gender discrimination ng ilang netizen kay Awra. Narito ang kanilang official statement: “Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive environment-where no one is left behind or discriminated against, regardless of their identity. Recently, we’ve become aware of the backlash surrounding Awra Briguela’s post that showed her choice of uniform. Source: UE dinepensahan pambabaeng uniform ni Awra

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