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Source: Marcos enjoins NIA to ramp up services to farmers

“It is untenable to suggest that judges cannot adjudicate a matter which is legally within their competence just because they previously issued judicial decisions at different stages of the proceedings in the same situation on the basis of different arguments,” Liera and Gansou said in their submission. “Judges are professionals capable of deciding on issues before them relying solely and exclusively on the evidence and submissions adduced in the particular case,” they added. “When the [PTC], in a former composition, addressed the issue of jurisdiction in the situation in the Republic of the Philippines, it did so in accordance with its duties under the Rome Statute, within the limits of the relevant stage of the proceedings and without...

They were accused of recruiting young Nigerians for "identity theft and to hold themselves out as persons of foreign nationality." "The judges also ordered that the devices recovered from the convicts be forfeited to the federal government of Nigeria," Oyewale said. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is saddled with a reputation for internet fraudsters known in local slang as "Yahoo Boys." Source: 11 Filipinos, 4 others jailed in Nigeria for internet scams

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/26/concern-rising-over-u-s-trade-stance-peso/

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/26/atin-ito-arrives-in-el-nido-prepares-for-sunset-musical-send-off-before-heading-to-wps/

“I don’t know the nature [of the case], but I was informed by the clerk of the commission that it was a petition to disqualify that candidate,” Garcia said of Sotto’s case during a KBP membership meeting in Makati City. “Someone already ρáíd a filing fee to a disqualification case filed earlier involving the same personality,” he said. Source: Vico Sotto faces new petition to disqualify, a week after proclamation

Kerwin Espinosa leads the polls for Albuera, Leyte mayor, according to partial, unofficial results released late Monday evening. According to the partial and unofficial results as of 11:14 p.m., Espinosa received a total of 14,469 votes. He is 5,034 votes away from Vince Rama, who places second in the race with 9,435 votes. Sixto dela Victoria is in third place with 3,589 votes. Source: Kerwin Espinosa tops polls for Albuera mayor

“Fake news ang pinapakalat ng Marcos Jr. administration na mayroon daw akong multiple passports. Ni Hindi nga masabi ng Department of Justice kung dalawa o tatlo ang aking pasaporte. May nahilo na naman,” pahayag ni Roque. Aniya, isang regular passport lamang ang ginagamit niya at ang isa pa niyang current passport ay wala nang current pages. Ayon kay Roque, “The Department of Foreign Affairs would certainly know that the previous current one is cancelled without prejudice. “My regular passport is presently with the Dutch authorities as part of my asylum application.” Source: Harry Roque pumalag sa isyung may multiple passports: Fake news!

The statement was released by his camp on Tuesday night, through his official spokesperson Atty. Israelito Torreon. The camp thanked Filipinos who voted for Quiboloy, who is part of the “DuterTEN” or the 10 senatorial candidates supported by former President Rodrigo Duterte. According to INQUIRER.net’s data of partial and unofficial results from the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) transparency server at 9:04 p.m., Quiboloy ranks 31st in the senatorial race with 5,577,526 votes. “With numerous reports of overvoting anomalies, inconsistencies in ballot readings, and other electoral irregularities, Pastor Quiboloy calls for a manual recount of the senatorial votes,” Torreon added. Source: Detained Quiboloy calls for manual recount of...

Lundström, 64, had taken off with his Mooney M20 aeroplane from Croatia's capital Zagreb heading for Zurich in Switzerland, it added. Founded in 2003, The pìrâ†é Bay allows users to dodge copyright fees and share music, film and other files through peer-to-peer links offered on the site. He owned the internet provider that hosted pìrâ†é Bay. One of the co-founders Fredrik Neij "put The pìrâ†é Bay in the companies data centres without really asking for permission", another co-founder, Peter Sunde, told AFP. He "also made sure that the bandwidth was not really accounted for". "Basically we stole bandwidth and electricity from Carl's company. When he found out, because Fredrik had also unknowingly to any of us, also 'borrowed' another...

Timor-Leste is rejoicing after taking one step closer to joining the Southeast Asian regional bloc, after a unanimous declaration of support by member states at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. “Today marks the fulfilment of all requirements for full ASEAN membership. This is not just a government achievement, it reflects the tireless work of our technical teams, civil society, and the private sector. It is a collective victory,” Milena Rangel, vice minister for ASEAN Affairs said. Source: https://www.ucanews.com/news/timor-leste-inches-closer-to-full-asean-membership/109128

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Source: Teves deported from Timor-Leste

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Berberabe took her oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday in Malacañang, based on photos shared on social media by the Presidential Communications Office. Currently serving as dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law, Berberabe will replace Menardo Guevarra, who previously served as Justice Secretary under the Duterte administration. Source: UP Law dean Darlene Berberabe named new SolGen | Philippine News Agency

"Turnover of command is scheduled on June 2," Bersamin said in a press conference in Malacañang. The Palace executive said the designation of Torre as the next top policeman, despite there being more senior officers in the short list of candidates, was at "the President's discretion" and he was confident that there would be no demoralization among their ranks. Source: Torre, arresting officer of Duterte, Quiboloy, named PNP chief

Source: Fear, blame and distraction: Pro-Duterte vloggers echo China line on West Philippine Sea

Source: Teves turned over to PH authorities, departs Timor Leste for Manila

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/28/timor-leste-ready-to-deport-teves-but-court-issues-writ-of-habeas-corpus/

Source: More claims of people in drains surface amid viral Makati image

Source: Woman who emerged from Makati sewer found

Source: ‘SAVE YOUR BIRTHPLACE’: Antique Alliance Seeks 50-Year Mining Ban in Province

Source: Angara: Early childhood care law a genuine investment in PH future

Source: https://dailyguardian.com.ph/phl-enacts-law-to-fix-early-childhood-development-crisis/

His departure was quick and unceremonious. He did not have a formal conversation with Trump before announcing his exit, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who added that his departure was decided "at a senior staff level." While the precise circumstances of his exit were not immediately clear, he leaves a day after criticizing Trump's marquee tax bill, calling it too expensive and a measure that would undermine his work with the U.S. DOGE Service. Some senior White House officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, were particularly irked by those comments, and the White House was forced to call Republican senators to reiterate Trump's support for the package, a source familiar with the matter said...

"We are hoping we presented sufficient evidence to refute their claims. This is part of an ongoing process, we're not done yet. The presentation will continue next week," Jamilla told reporters without mentioning details of the evidence they submitted. Guo was swiftly escorted back to the Pasig City Jail by Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel. Source: Guo presents evidence in human trafficking case

Source: Teves' lawyers move to block deportation of ex-congressman to PH

“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State,” the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday. “They are considering the offer!” Source: Donald Trump offers Canada free ‘Golden Dome’ defence protection if it gives up sovereignty

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Source: Dela Rosa seeks visa to visit former boss in The Hague amid ICC probe