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PNP uses criminals to conduct police operations hehe

💡 Trivia PNP uses criminals to conduct police operations hehe

In police operations, an asset like Maslog is treated as an “action agent.” Senators asked Macapaz why, despite resources and in spite of her record, they would still trust Maslog to be their agent. “Really?” Senators Risa Hontiveros, Jinggoy Estrada, and Joel Villanueva said in unison, in disbelief. This prompted more grilling of Macapaz on why he would allow Maslog such close access to police operations. Source: Police get backlash for enlisting 'dead' textbook scam suspect in Alice Guo arrest
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Alice Guo to run for mayor again -- lawyer

💡 Trivia Alice Guo to run for mayor again -- lawyer

Alice Guo will run again for mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, her lawyer said Friday, as she continued to fight allegations that she is a Chinese national with links to organized crime. Guo, who is detained over charges related to îllégâl POGOs, will file her certificate of candidacy next week through a representative, said her lawyer Stephen David. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/4/alice-guo-to-run-for-mayor-again-1200
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DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture

💡 Trivia DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla wants to remove the culture of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippine National Police and the PNP Academy that became rampant in the previous administration. Remulla said there is a need for a change of mindset within the civilian police organization, which “normalized” vigilante-style killings and taking the law into one’s own hands. Source: DILG chief wants to rid PNP of EJK culture
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China blames meddling by foreign forces over WPS issue

💡 Trivia China blames meddling by foreign forces over WPS issue

Southeast Asian leaders stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed South China Sea, but Chinese Premier Li Qiang was defiant during annual summit talks on Thursday as he blamed “external forces” for interfering in regional affairs. Source: China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forces
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Criminology student quits school after beaten' by Marigondon cops

Criminology student quits school after beaten' by Marigondon cops

A 20-YEAR-OLD criminology student has decided to abandon his studies after allegedly being beaten by two police officers from the Marigondon Police Station. Eric (not his real name) told reporters that he was hurt and disheartened by what the police officers did to him following a false accusation of theft on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. “Way ayo mga pulis, abusadao (The police are no good because they are abusive),” he said on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has relieved the two police officers who beat the second-year criminology student. Eric said he has not attended school since Saturday after being beaten by the police officers in an incident that occurred at the Marigondon Police Station last Friday. “I...
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Marcos woos investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines

Marcos woos investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines

In his remarks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, Marcos said the Philippines is an ideal hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing. He emphasized the Philippines is pursuing aggressive development in infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and digital connectivity. "So, let me put on my salesman’s hat and invite you to explore the investment opportunities we offer," the President said on Wednesday, Oct. 9. "We are targeting industries like green metals, battery manufacturing, energy equipment, data centers, and agribusiness," he added. Marcos woos investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines
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Quiboloy to run as independent after WPP disowns the pastor

💡 Trivia Quiboloy to run as independent after WPP disowns the pastor

On Wednesday, lawyer Mark Tolentino, who filed Quiboloy's COC for him, said there was a "faction" within the WPP and that he is the president of the "legitimate" one. But to avoid a possible disqualification, Tolentino said they would file a petition in Comelec to amend Quiboloy's COC and make him an "independent" candidate instead. He added that Quiboloy running as independent won't be a problem since "many parties are inviting him as a guest candidate." Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/9/quiboloy-may-run-as-independent-after-wpp-faction-disowns-pastor-1357
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KOJC Administrator in the US plead guilty

💡 Trivia KOJC Administrator in the US plead guilty

Duenas signed a plea agreement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California on Monday, October 7 (US time), a document obtained by Rappler showed. The 15-page agreement, signed by Assistant US Attorney Gregory Staples, Duenas, and Duenas’ lawyer John Littrell, laid out the terms: a confession of conspiracy in exchange for some measure of leniency. Staples signed the plea agreement on Tuesday, October 8, a day after Duenas had signed it. Source: Key Quiboloy associate strikes plea deal, admits role in US fraud scheme
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Study of 1.7m Children: Heart Damage only found in Covid-Vaccinated Kids

Study of 1.7m Children: Heart Damage only found in Covid-Vaccinated Kids

A major study involving 1.7 million children has found that heart damage only appeared in children who had received Covid mRNA vaccines.Not a single unvaccinated child in the group suffered from heart-related problems.In addition, the researchers note zero children from the entire group, vaccinated or unvaccinated, died from COVID-19.Furthermore, the study found that Covid shots offered the children very little protection from the virus, with many becoming infected after just 14 to 15 weeks of receiving an injection.The 1.7 million children observed in the study were between the ages of 5 to 15 and were registered with the UK’s National Healthcare System (NHS). source: Slaynews dot com
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China vessels fire water cannon at BFAR ships in Bajo de Masinloc PH Navy

China vessels fire water cannon at BFAR ships in Bajo de Masinloc PH Navy

Chinese vessels fired water cannons at two ships of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. In a statement, the BFAR said its BRP Datu Cabaylo and BRP Datu Sanday were conducting a resupply mission to Filipino fishermen in the area early Tuesday morning when the harassment took place. China vessels fire water cannon at BFAR ships in Bajo de Masinloc —PH Navy
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High levels of toxic lead found in some reusable water bottles

💡 Trivia High levels of toxic lead found in some reusable water bottles

Advocacy group Ecowaste Coalition has found "dangerously high" levels of potentially toxic lead-containing paints in several reusable water bottles and tumblers bought online and in select retail stores in Metro Manila and neighboring areas. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2024/10/9/high-levels-of-toxic-lead-found-in-some-reusable-water-bottles-1156
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Senators outraged by Alice Guo mayoral bid

💡 Trivia Senators outraged by Alice Guo mayoral bid

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Comelec must ensure that every candidate participating in the 2025 midterm elections meets the requirements for those seeking elective posts. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said Guo's plan to run for public office is another brazen attempt to undermine the country's laws. Sen. Joel Villanueva noted that the Comelec had already filed a case for material misrepresentation against Guo for running for public office in 2022. "It would be ridiculous if she would still be allowed to run again," he told reporters in a Viber message on Friday. Source: Senators outraged by Guo election bid
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Alice Guo pass daw muna sa mayoral bid

💡 Trivia Alice Guo pass daw muna sa mayoral bid

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has changed her mind about seeking reelection next year, saying she would face the allegations against her first. “Not for now,” Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, told senators at the resumption of the Senate hearing into her alleged involvement with îllégâl Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Source: Guo junks plan to seek reelection
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Marcos signs self-reliant defense posture law

💡 Trivia Marcos signs self-reliant defense posture law

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed on Tuesday a law requiring the Philippine government to pursue a self-reliant defense posture. Under the law, the Department of National Defense is tasked to formulate and implement the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program to revitalize the defense industry and address the short-, medium-, and long-term needs for defense equipment in the country. Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1234986
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Buong produksiyon ng 'Batang Quiapo,' pina-drug test ni Coco

Buong produksiyon ng 'Batang Quiapo,' pina-drug test ni Coco

Naghayag ng pagkatuwa ang batikang showbiz columnist na si Cristy Fermin sa inisyatibo ni “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” director-lead actor Coco Martin. Sa isang episode ng “Cristy Ferminute” noong Biyernes, Oktubre 4, sinabi ni Cristy na isinailalim umano ni Coco sa drug test ang buong produksiyon ng nasabing teleserye. “Nakakatuwa si Coco Martin. Sumusunod siya talaga sa naaayon. [...] Isipin mo, pina-drug test niya lahat ng kaniyang production people,” saad ni Cristy. “Kapag sa October 7 hindi nai-submit ‘yong kanilang drug test, hindi pwedeng magtrabaho,” aniya. Buong produksiyon ng 'Batang Quiapo,' pina-drug test ni Coco
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PAGASA declares end of habagat

💡 Trivia PAGASA declares end of habagat

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday declared the official termination of the southwest monsoon or habagat in the country. PAGASA administrator Nathaniel Servando said recent analyses showed a significant weakening of the southwest monsoon over the past few days. Servando added that the strengthening of the high-pressure system over East Asia has been observed, gradually changing the weather patterns in the country. “With these developments, the southwest monsoon season has officially ended,” Servando said. According to Servando, the country is now transitioning to the northeast monsoon season, which may be apparent and declared in the coming...
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Blacklist International completes playoff cast in MPL PH Season 14

💡 Trivia Blacklist International completes playoff cast in MPL PH Season 14

MANILA, Philippines – Blacklist International silenced doubters as it secured the final playoff spot in the last week of the regular season of the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 14. With the Codebreakers' five points, the team edged RSG Philippines, which will miss out on its first playoffs since the league adapted a franchise model back in 2021. The latter ended the season at seventh place with three points. Fnatic ONIC Philippines suffered its first defeat at the hands of Smart Omega, but with its near-perfect run, the team had gotten enough points to secure the upper bracket advantage with 13 points. Meanwhile, defending world champion Falcons AP Bren survived an aggressive Team Liquid Philippines to...
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Blessa Figueroa is Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 3rd runner-up

💡 Trivia Blessa Figueroa is Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 3rd runner-up

The USA's Janelis Leyba won the crown, besting 32 other candidates. Mexico's Karen Sofia Nunez was named 1st runner-up while Belgium's Selena Ali was 2nd runner-up. Sharifa Akeel was the first representative from the Philippines who won the title in 2018. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/10/7/blessa-figueroa-is-miss-asia-pacific-international-2024-3rd-runner-up-2347
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