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Senator questions House's consistency in trimming OVP budget
"I have to say, what is really your policy? You have to be consistent. You cannot do it in the first year or second year, and then the third year, mag-iiba. ‘Yun na lang , the issue of consistency," Villanueva said. “If you're going to do that, keep on doing that the entire duration of your term, nitong term. Kasi as tradition dictates nga, hindi po talaga ginagawa ‘yan.” Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1233347
Before Duterte, Arroyo did the investment surge at 950% -- study
Arroyo had “publicly embraced China as a friend” despite the two countries’ maritime disputes, according to the report, which AidData representatives presented to the media on Thursday, September 12. As a result, Beijing’s development finance to the Philippines spiked by more than 950% during her presidency (from US$88 million to US$931 million), particularly in energy and telecommunications projects. Source: Before Duterte admin, Chinese investments surged 950% under Arroyo – study
At War With Russia- Putin.
On Thursday, Putin said Ukraine’s army is unable to use long-range Western high-precision weapons for strikes deep inside Russia without NATO specialists. If they do so, this “will mean that NATO countries - the United States, and European countries - are at war with Russia,” Putin said in St Petersburg. “If this is the case, then, bearing in mind the very essence of this conflict will be changed,” he said, saying Russia would make “appropriate decisions” based on new threats. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1071585441000513/
Alice Guo contests Comelec 'misrepresentation' case
“When I filed my certificate of candidacy, I have made declarations on my personal information, such as my citizenship and domicile, on the basis of the legitimate documents in my possession — which documents were issued by the Philippine government and which remain valid and existing since the time I filed my COC and still as of this writing,” Guo said. Source: Alice Guo contests Comelec 'misrepresentation' case, insists 2022 candidacy is valid
Ingat Mga Ka-Flood Gates.
PAGASA on Friday, Sept. 13 warned that the southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Tropical Storm “Bebinca,” will bring rains over the next three to four days, but a potential cyclone could extend the precipitation by up to three days. READ: PAGASA: ‘Bebinca’-enhanced ‘habagat’ rains to last 3–4 days; potential cyclone could extend downpours by up to 3 days
Brace Yourself.
For the third consecutive month, power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will again increase its rates for its nearly 8 million accounts. The sole electricity distributor in Metro Manila and its suburbs said its September rates went up by P0.1543 per kilowatt hour (kWh), bringing the overall rate to P11.7882 per kWh from P11.6339 per kWh in August. This translates into a P31 rise in electricity bills for users consuming 200 kWh.
Quiboloy pleads not guilty to qualified human trafficking raps
Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused pleaded not guilty to charges of qualified human trafficking, according to the legal counsel of one of the victims. Quiboloy and 4 co-accused were arraigned at the Pasig City Regional Trial Court branch 159 on Friday morning for the human trafficking complaint against them. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/13/-bakit-balot-na-balot-quiboloy-asked-that-his-face-be-covered-1002
Missing 8-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Sack
JUSTICE FOR RYLAI KAYE BARRUN Isang Sako ang nakita sa Block 20 Arenda Taytay Rizal nitong September 12, 2024 huwebes ng gabi. Kinumpira na ni Kristelle Ann Albotra nanay ng biktima na nakatira sa Lot 2 , Road 10 Abnai Sta.Ana Taytay Rizal na ang nasa loob ng sako ay si Rylai Kaye Barunn na kanyang anak na nawawala. Makuha nawa ng Pamilya ang hustiya at managot ang gumawa ng Krimen na ito.
Co Strikes Back, Says VP Sara Stole Confidential Funds
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co accused Vice President Sara Duterte of pocketing the confidential intelligence funds for her office, the reason why she was avoiding budget hearings. https://www.onenews.ph/articles/co-strikes-back-says-vp-sara-stole-confidential-funds?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3nGSE4DKq3ndiia9oZoVq9Qnv3vY7VjHE5m79MZe8JwHIX6xjI_HVJKqI_aem_TR3q22UVJe-en4TJGLtAPQ
Trahedya Sa Island Hopping
TRAHEDYA SA ISLAND HOPPING Isang tao ang kumpirmadong patay matapos lumubog ang apat na bangka na sinasabing nag-i-island hopping sa karagatan ng Panglao, Bohol pasado alas-11 kaninang umaga, Huwebes, Setyembre 12, 2024. Iniulat na galing sa Isla ng Balicasag ang mga nasabing bangka, ngunit pagdating sa Gak-ang Island ay nakasagupa sila ng malalaking alon na naging sanhi ng trahedya. Abangan ang karagdagang detalye. | via DVG/Screenshot mula sa video ni Bohol Tour Guide & Bohol Tour Organizer Loraine Arbo leras
Quiboloy 'voluntarily surrenders' to AFP intelligence service
His lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, said in a statement: “Based on reliable information, our client, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, voluntarily surrendered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, specifically the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces, or ISAFP.” Topacio took aim at Abalos, saying, “He was not arrested, especially not by the Philippine National Police under the DILG [Department of the Interior and Local Government]. Therefore, it is epal (attention-seeking) to the highest level for Sec. Abalos to be seemingly taking credit for the non-existent arrest.” Source: KOJC’s Apollo Quiboloy ‘voluntarily surrenders’ to AFP intelligence service
Bangag Jr. cites 'CIA' records on dad's heroism, but accounts say otherwise
The president recalled one of his visits to the US, where he claimed to have met with the director of the CIA. Marcos Jr. said he then asked the director if he could see his father’s files with the Office of Strategic Service (OSS), the precursor to the CIA. While the meeting could have taken place in any of these venues, it is difficult to independently verify Marcos Jr's account of his meeting with Burns, and the existence of classified records. The CIA’s website, however, has reposted a New York Times article from Jan. 23, 1986 titled “Marcos’s Wartime Role Discredited in US Files” by Jeff Gerth and Joel Brinkley. Source: Marcos Jr. cites 'CIA' records on dad's heroism, but accounts say otherwise
Elon Musk to Taylor Swift on Harris: I Will Give You a Child
The exact weight of Swift’s endorsement in the national race is hard to immediately measure, but it was an emphatic statement from an influential superstar with an army of energized fans. And it seems that at least one major Trump supporter, the always-thirsty Elon Musk, thought he could weave viral magic by responding to her with an offer of insemination. Source: Elon Musk Threatens Taylor Swift After Harris Endorsement: 'I Will Give You a Child'
Ong seeks SC TRO on Senate, House probes
In her 27-page petition, Ong claimed that chairpersons and members of the House’s quad com, during its Aug. 28 hearing, ordered her to be detained at the Correctional Institute of Women in Mandaluyong City instead of the Congress detention facility, where she was initially held. She also claimed that the committee ordered security staff to physically separate her from her lawyer during the hearing and threatened the lawyer with ejection from the hearings for supposedly coaching her. Ong also claimed that due to fear induced by the quad com, she was forced to sign a waiver to allow the panel to look into her bank accounts since she was “afraid of being detained in a facility for convicted criminals.” In a separate hearing on Sept. 4, Ong...
Philippines, China hold 'frank' talks on Sabina Shoal
China's vice foreign minister and his Philippine counterpart have had a "frank and in-depth" exchange on sea-related issues, in particular the issue of the Sabina Shoal, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. During their meeting, China reiterated its demand for the immediate withdrawal of a Philippine vessel and vowed to "firmly uphold its sovereignty", the ministry statement showed. Source: Philippines, China hold 'frank' talks on Sabina Shoal
Bebinca has intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm as of 11 p.m
BEBINCA INTENSIFIES INTO A SEVERE TROPICAL STORM BREAKING NEWS: Bebinca has intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm as of 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, the state weather bureau announces. It is also forecasted to intensify further into a typhoon by Thursday evening, September 12. "Despite being far from the Philippine landmass and not directly affecting the country, the trough of Bebinca and the Southwest Monsoon will bring moderate to intense rainfall over MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and the northern and western portions of Mindanao beginning tomorrow," said Pagasa. #CDNDigital 📸: Pagasa
VP Sara said: Attacking a vice president was Duterte admin's game plan
anong masasabi nyo mga sir/mam sa statement na ito? MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have refuted Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegation that they are using the issue about her office’s secret funds to discredit her, saying that attacking a sitting vice president was the game plan of the previous administration. In a press briefing on Wednesday, 1-Rider party-list Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez and La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega V were asked about Duterte’s claims that lawmakers are attacking her because vice presidents are always perceived to be aiming for the presidency. Gutierrez disputed her allegation. “Maybe that’s the playbook of the previous administration, but as far as we’re concerned, I don’t care who the...

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