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Suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, is contemplating whether she would voluntarily surrender herself or appear before the Senate, according to her legal counsel, Stephen David. Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/242677/mayor-alice-guo-considering-surrender-to-senate-says-lawyer

Public health reform advocates and budget watchdogs are asking lawmakers to investigate the move of the executive department to divert billions of pesos in excess funds of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), particularly the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), to finance “unprogrammed appropriations” this year. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961026/watchdogs-question-philhealth-fund-transfer

The Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the death of a maritime academy cadet who was reportedly forced to perform physical exercises as punishment. Source: CHR probes death of cadet punished for sending 'thumbs up' to group chat

NEWS UPDATE: In its advisory, volcanologists said that increased inflation or swelling of the edifice on Kanlaon, in addition to continued volcanic activities such as earthquakes and huge emissions of sulfur dioxide gas into the air, could indicate that magmatic intrusion may be taking place. #CDNDigital

The track oval of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) has been confirmed to be substandard. READ: Confirmed: Cebu track oval short by 1.5 meters; records will not be recognized

China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler

In this Facebook post on May 31, 2024 shows Mayor Alice Guo with senior citizens of Bamban, Tarlac. Facebook / Mayor Alice Leal Guo MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) maintained that the agency has nothing to do with the issuance of local business permits and licenses. “We are also not responsible for the inspection of buildings that are not under our jurisdiction. We issue licenses based on our own guidelines and the documents submitted by applicants,” Pagcor said in a statement. “Pagcor’s regulations are clear cut. If our licensees are found violating the terms of their licenses, whether these are provisional licenses or regular licenses, they are fined and penalized and, in the most serious...

The U.S.-Philippines alliance is a key to stability and progress in the Indo-Pacific, and it's on track to build on the progress made over the past three years, said Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, yesterday. Source: Defense Official Says U.S.-Philippines Alliance Is Making Remarkable Progress

The mother of a 19-year-old cadet who died at a maritime academy in Calamba City, Laguna, after allegedly being punished for sending a thumbs-up emoji to a group chat, is calling for justice for her son. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961020/mourning-mom-calls-for-justice-after-maritime-cadet-dies-due-to-alleged-punishment

As the Department of Education prepares for a new leadership, some officials of the agency have resigned, incoming DepEd secretary Sen. Sonny Angara disclosed yesterday. Source: Several DepEd officials resign ahead of Angara’s takeover

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro questioned the decision of the Davao del Norte Regional Trial Court that convicted them of violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (Republic Act 7610). Source: https://politiko.com.ph/2024/07/15/wrongful-conviction-satur-ocampo-france-castro-question-davao-court-decision/politiko-lokal/

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Some personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard in Southern Mindanao have been granted authority by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI to act as traffic enforcers. New traffic enforcers

Astute hotel owners are training their sights on three Philippine beach destinations now that Boracay has become less interesting to “higher spending” foreign guests. Source: https://business.inquirer.net/468761/for-investors-boracay-no-longer-the-top-beach-destination

Nabigo ang Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) ng Senado na maaresto si suspended Tarlac, Bamban Mayor Alice nang isilbi ang arrest warrants dito at tanging ang accountant lang nito na si Nancy Jimenez Gamo ang natagpuan sa kanyang address at kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya na ng Senado. Source: Mayor Guo bigo na maaresto ng Senado

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RTC Davao Del Norte, Tagum City found Satur Ocampo and France L. Castro guilty of kidnapping, sentenced to 4 to 8 years of imprisonment. https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/15/-court-convicts-rep-castro-satur-ocampo-in-child-abuse-case-1110

The House of Representatives reiterated on Sunday its commitment to swiftly pass the Marcos administration's P6.352 trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2025, along with the new priority bills to be laid out in the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SoNA). Source: House vows to 'swiftly' pass Marcos admin's P6.35-T spending plan for 2025

Because this ship has been grounded here, it has polluted the coral reef. Fish don't like living here, and I can't catch any fish," said 57-year-old captain Wu of a fishing boat. Source: Ren'ai Jiao in eyes of fisherman: Coral reef suffering due to grounded Philippine military vessel

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The Senate’s Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) on Sunday said it has already served the arrest orders against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and seven others. Source: OSAA: Arrest orders vs. Alice Guo, others served but only accountant found

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Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday, July 13, it was monitoring “waves” of missile tests taking place in China’s far northern region of Inner Mongolia and that its air defence forces were on alert. Sources: Taiwan on alert over 'waves' of missile tests in north China

Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises, the Russian defense ministry said Saturday. Sources: Two Russian warships in China for joint naval exercises

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The Senate has taken Nancy Gamo, the alleged accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, into custody, Super Radyo dzBB's Nimfa Ravelo reported on Saturday. Source: Alice Guo's alleged accountant arrested

The Department of Health (DOH) is mulling a ban on mukbang videos following the death of a popular food content creator from complications of a stroke. Mukbang, a Korean term combining “meokda” (eat) and “bangsong” (broadcast), features live-streamed videos of individuals consuming massive quantities of food while interacting with viewers. The DOH raised concerns about the trend’s potential health risks, particularly its association with overeating. “Overeating is not healthy. It will lead to obesity,” said Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. “And obesity will lead to hypertension, heart conditions, non-communicable diseases, and even heart attacks.” Mukbang vlogger Dongz Apatan passed away after suffering a heart attack from consuming...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called on divorce advocates to think carefully about the measure's effects on society. Source: CBCP to divorce supporters: Take it slow, study effects on society | Philippine News Agency

TOP STORY: An alleged substandard track oval of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) is affecting the results of the track event of athletics competition in the 64th Palarong Pambansa after the national technical committee refused to recognize any new record set in the contest, unless the contractor is able to show proof of the exact measurements of the newly refurbished facility. This was confirmed by Palaro national technical officials Narciso Dasigan and Jeanette Obiena in separate interviews at the start of athletics event yesterday. Dasigan declined to make comments concerning the construction and condition of the oval, but said as far as the competition is concerned, no record will be recognized if the oval is proven short of the...

Vice President Sara Duterte is drawing more criticisms over her self-appointment as a “designated survivor,” with lawmakers advising her to refrain from watching too much Netflix. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960455/sara-duterte-told-to-stop-spending-too-much-time-on-netflix

In a text message to The STAR, Roque said, “I will be there (at the hearing).” Source: Roque ready to face Senate inquiry on POGOs