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Marcos trust ratings dip, VP gets modest gain

💡 Trivia Marcos trust ratings dip, VP gets modest gain

Just before his third State of the Nation Address (Sona), a Pulse Asia survey showed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval and trust rating slightly dropped. Meanwhile, Vice President Sara Duterte’s approval rating slightly increased by two percent from 67 percent in March to 69 percent in June. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961771/marcos-approval-trust-ratings-slightly-dip-vps-approval-rating-slightly-goes-up
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Here's what we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

Here's what we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

BETHEL PARK, Pennsylvania - The FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as the suspect in Saturday's attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. The suspect was shot and killed by the Secret Service seconds after he allegedly fired shots toward a stage where Trump and was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI said it was working to determine a motive for the attack, in which one rally attendee died and two other spectators were critically injured. Trump was shot in the ear. State voter records show that Crooks was a registered Republican. The upcoming Nov. 5 election would have been the first time Crooks had been old enough to vote in a presidential race...
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New deal establishes hotline CH and PH presidents can use to stop clashes at sea

💡 Trivia New deal establishes hotline CH and PH presidents can use to stop clashes at sea

A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between the presidential offices of China and the Philippines to help prevent any new confrontation from spiraling out of control in the disputed South China Sea, according to highlights of the accord seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. Source: New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
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China prepping to monitor PH-US coast guard drills

💡 Trivia China prepping to monitor PH-US coast guard drills

A 135-meter China Coast Guard (CCG) ship has inched closer to the Philippines, likely positioning itself to monitor an upcoming joint exercise by the Philippine and US coast guards, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said on Monday. Source: https://www.inquirer.net/408892/china-prepping-to-monitor-ph-us-coast-guard-drills/
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COMELEC Chief faces contempt charge before SC over revert to manual elections remark

💡 Trivia COMELEC Chief faces contempt charge before SC over revert to manual elections remark

Former lawmaker Edgar Erice on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to cite Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Garcia in contempt for supposedly violating the sub judice rule. “The sub judice rule restricts comments and disclosures pertaining to judicial proceedings to avoid prejudging the issue, influencing the court, or obstructing the administration of justice,” Erice said. Source: Erice asks SC to cite Garcia in contempt for comment on MIRU petition
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Watchdogs question PhilHealth fund transfer

💡 Trivia Watchdogs question PhilHealth fund transfer

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
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Phivolcs warned of increased chances of eruptive activity taking place at Mount Kanlaon after observing ground deformation on the volcano's surface

Phivolcs warned of increased chances of eruptive activity taking place at Mount Kanlaon after observing ground deformation on the volcano's surface

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
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Pagcor hits Guo's lawyer: No role in issuing business permits

Pagcor hits Guo's lawyer: No role in issuing business permits

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...
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Wrongful Conviction: Davao Court's Decision Questioned

💡 Trivia Wrongful Conviction: Davao Court's Decision Questioned

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/
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