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Harry Roque seeks SC protection vs House arrest order

💡 Trivia Harry Roque seeks SC protection vs House arrest order

“The actions of the respondents (referring to the House of Representatives Quad Com) were committed with grave abuse of discretion in exercising their legislative powers in an abusive manner, and in usurping the investigative powers reserved for the Executive Branch and the adjudicative powers reserved for the Judicial Branch of government,” read the petition. Source: Harry Roque’s daughter seeks SC protection writ vs House arrest order
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X marks the spot for lots of misinformation

X marks the spot for lots of misinformation

I’ll give you a little peek behind the curtain here at Poynter. My Poynter colleague Angela Fu started working on a piece a couple of weeks ago about the relationship (or, more accurately, the nonrelationship) between X and fact-checkers. That piece — “It’s easy to find misinformation on social media. It’s even easier on X” — was published on Poynter’s website on Thursday. In it, Fu writes, “A platform that used to downgrade hoaxes, conspiracy theories and false claims has become one where even the boss now spreads the stuff. That change didn’t happen immediately, but the shift of X from a useful information source to a locus of misinformation has alarmed fact-checkers worldwide.” The boss of X, of course, is Elon Musk, who...
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Agawan Sa Pwesto.

Agawan Sa Pwesto.

JUST IN: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada quashed on Monday speculations that he would replace Chiz Escudero as Senate President, but he confirmed there was an attempt to oust the latter about two or three weeks ago. “May haka-haka dito sa Senado na ako raw ‘yung papalit na Senate President, hindi po totoo ‘yan at wala po akong balak,” Estrada told reporters in press conference. According to Estrada, he is very comfortable with the leadership of Escudero. But when he was asked if there were, indeed, attempts to stage a coup d'état against Escudero weeks ago, the Senate President Pro Tempore answered in the affirmative.He, however, clarified that it was not him. “Hindi ako. Hindi ako, narinig ko merong iba,” said Estrada...
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PNP, PAGCOR to investigate bribery allegations involving former PNP Chief

PNP, PAGCOR to investigate bribery allegations involving former PNP Chief

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are set to meet this week to investigate allegations that a former PNP chief accepted bribes from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The probe follows claims made by PAGCOR chief Raul Villanueva during a Senate hearing on September 17. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo confirmed that the CIDG would coordinate with PAGCOR to gather more details regarding the allegation. "We want to start the investigation as soon as possible to determine if the claim has merit. We owe it to the public to clear this issue," Fajardo stated in a radio interview. Villanueva’s testimony, made under...
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Bato told to stop hiding behind VP Sara Duterte's skirt

💡 Trivia Bato told to stop hiding behind VP Sara Duterte's skirt

Antipolo City 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop made the statement after dela Rosa claimed that former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog’s testimony during the quad committee was part of a “demolition job targeting the vice president and her allies ahead of the 2028 elections.” Source: Acop tells dela Rosa to stop ‘hiding behind Vice Pres. Sara Duterte’s skirt’
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Police ready 200 cases vs Quiboloy protectors

💡 Trivia Police ready 200 cases vs Quiboloy protectors

The police in Davao are preparing at least 200 cases of obstruction of justice, disobedience and other violations committed by various personalities here who tried to delay or hamper the arrest of pastor Apollo Quiboloy, including those who knew his whereabouts but concealed him from the police before and during the 16-day police operations. Source: Police ready 200 cases vs Quiboloy protectors
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Alice Guo diagnosed with suspected lung infection, says PNP

💡 Trivia Alice Guo diagnosed with suspected lung infection, says PNP

“As a matter of procedure before turning over to BJMP (Bureau of Jail Management and Penology), she underwent required medical and physical examination conducted by the PNP General Hospital and the forensic group during the medical examination the doctor found a probable infection in her left lung,” Fajardo told reporters. Source: Alice Guo diagnosed with suspected lung infection, says PNP
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Self-confessed Angels of Death' member placed under police custody

Self-confessed Angels of Death' member placed under police custody

A MAN who claimed to be a former member of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s alleged private army, “Angels of Death,” is now under police custody. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo said while under the custody of the Davao Region police, the former Angels of Death member declared that they were indeed being used by the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader for his personal interest, particularly to threaten his minor victims. Self-confessed ‘Angels of Death’ member placed under police custody
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Philippines Eyes Future Missile Launchers Purchase, to Retain US Typhon System

Philippines Eyes Future Missile Launchers Purchase, to Retain US Typhon System

The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon system for its military training, with no immediate plan for it to be returned, a top security official said on Friday. Confirming an earlier report by Reuters, Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said there was no set timeline for the withdrawal of the United States' mid-range missile system from the country, which China has demanded to be pulled out citing risks of a geopolitical confrontation. Reuters reported on Thursday the United States was testing the feasibility of the missile system's use in a regional conflict and has no immediate plans to take it back. It was sent to the northern Philippines in...
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Marcos Sa Mamayanan: MAGING MAINGAT LABAN SA MGA KASINUNGALINGAN

Marcos Sa Mamayanan: MAGING MAINGAT LABAN SA MGA KASINUNGALINGAN

Nanawagan si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa mga tao na simulan ang pagbabago sa larangan ng impormasyon sa pamamagitan ng pag-verify ng mga balita at pagiging responsable sa paggamit ng social media. Ito ang mensahe ng pangulo sa kanyang pagdalo sa ika-50 anibersaryo ng Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. Ayon kay Marcos, "sa Bagong Pilipinas, walang puwang ang kasinungalingan." Inilunsad ng administrasyon ang Media and Information Literacy Campaign upang bigyan ng karagdagang kaalaman ang publiko tungkol sa mga impormasyon na kumakalat sa paligid. Dagdag niya, paiigtingin ng gobyerno ang pagsisikap na maprotektahan ang kalayaan ng pamamahayag.
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Bo(ng)Bong Marcos On Pastor Quibs Voluntary Surrender.

Bo(ng)Bong Marcos On Pastor Quibs Voluntary Surrender.

“NAPILITAN SIYANG LUMABAS DAHIL MALAPIT NA ANG PULIS SA KANYA” President Bongbong Marcos issues a clarification amid the brouhaha surrounding the ‘arrest’ or ‘surrender’ of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy to authorities inside the KOJC compound on September 8, 2024. RONALD SIONGCO/GDM IMAGES: Screenshot via PTV / Israelito Torreon FB
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Meron Na Namang Fact Checker Incoming.

Meron Na Namang Fact Checker Incoming.

The center of Tropical Depression Igme is estimated 530 kilometers east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes as of 4 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024. It has a maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour near the center and gusts up to 70 km per hour. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Batanes. "Igme" is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday, September 22. 📸Pagasa
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Laking Kick Back Ohw.

Laking Kick Back Ohw.

Politicos’ favorite kickback sources are flood works, road widening, asphalt overlay and highway safety devices. Devices include rock netting and cat’s eyes. Crooks divvy up 70 percent of the multibillion-peso costs. The netting and cat’s eyes easily disintegrate. Filipinos are left naka-nganga (agape) at repeated rockfalls and broken highway lane markers. Politicos take 70% kickbacks from rock netting, cat’s eyes
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Another IP Leader Shot Dead In Maguindanao Del Sur.

Another IP Leader Shot Dead In Maguindanao Del Sur.

As police have yet to solve the killing of South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur Vice Mayor Roland Benito almost two months ago, another Indigenous Peoples leader was gunned down in Barangay Bongo in South Upi on Tuesday, September 17. Police identified the victim as Elvin M. Moires, 55, a Teduray council member in Barangay Bongo. According to the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples Youth Network (NMIPYN), Moires was the 75th victim of senseless killings perpetrated against Tedurays in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) since 2018. Moires was also the ninth victim of assassination this year based on a list from Timuay Justice and Governance (TJG). According to reports, Moires was shot dead while on his way home at...
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Sir Jude Breaks His Silence.

Sir Jude Breaks His Silence.

Narinig na ang boses ng Cebuanong LGBTQIA na manunulat na si Jude Bacalso matapos ang kanyang pananahimik. Matatandaang nag-trending si Bacalso noong Hulyo dahil sa insidente kung saan pinatayo niya ang isang waiter ng halos dalawang oras dahil diumano tinawag siyang 'sir.' Ilang linggo na ang lumipas, kinasuhan si Jude ng waiter na kinilalang si R-Jay Marcilla dahil sa nasabing pangyayari. Dumalo si Jude sa Cebu Press Freedom forum kahapon, Setyembre 19, 2024. Nilinaw ni Jude na may batayan ang kanyang reklamo dahil hindi lamang isang beses siyang na-misgender ng waiter. “I had a valid complaint. I was misgendered three times. My standard response is always humor, but inclusivity is crucial, especially in public-facing industries,”...
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Cop,Driver Wanted In Catherine Camilon Case Arrested In Batangas

Cop,Driver Wanted In Catherine Camilon Case Arrested In Batangas

A dismissed police officer tagged in the disappearance of a pageant candidate has been arrested along with his driver in Balayan, Batangas. Former police major Allan de Castro, 40, and Jeffrey Magpantay, 34, were collared in Barangay Caloocan on Sept. 14, according to Balayan police chief Lt. Col. Merlin Pineda. De Castro and Magpantay were tagged as prime suspects in the disappearance of former beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon, who was last seen in Tuy town in October last year. Camilon was allegedly De Castro’s girlfriend. Earlier, De Castro, who is married, admitted to having an affair with Camilon, but denied involvement in her disappearance. The arrest was made based on a warrant issued on Sept. 4 by Judge Jacqueline...
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Data from 28 million passports at risk DFA exec

Data from 28 million passports at risk DFA exec

A Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official on Thursday said the personal data of some 28 million passport holders are at risk of being compromised due to the absence of a cybersecurity system. "We are really concerned with the security of our more than 28 million passport holders' data," DFA Office of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Adelio Cruz said during a Senate finance subcommittee hearing on the DFA's proposed P27.4-billion budget for 2025. Data from 28 million passports at risk —DFA exec
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