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Sotto ready anytime to show SALN; will consult peers on their preferences
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said he is ready anytime to make his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) available to the public, but he will consult his peers on their preferences about this matter. Even before, Sotto pointed out that the Senate has allowed access to the SALNs of senators “subject to their individual approval.” “And so this is not new to us,” the Senate chief said in a text message on Wednesday. “The only variation is we redact the addresses of their properties.” Sotto was sought for comment on a new memorandum […]... Keep on reading: Sotto ready anytime to show SALN; will consult peers on their preferences
Inquirer 
Fuel crisis hampers distribution of Bolivian election ballots
LA PAZ, Bolivia — A severe shortage of fuel is hampering preparations for Bolivia’s presidential run-off, which will be held on Oct. 19. This will see the Andean nation swing right after two decades of leftist rule, an electoral official said Tuesday. Right-wing former president Jorge Tuto Quiroga and center-right ex-mayor Rodrigo Paz go head-to-head in Sunday’s election. This brings the curtain down on two decades of Socialist rule launched by coca farmer Evo Morales in 2005. READ: ‘Everything is expensive!’ Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse The race has been dominated by Bolivia’s worst economy in nearly four decades. Acute […]... Keep on reading: Fuel crisis hampers distribution of Bolivian election ballots
12th anniversary of Bohol 7.2 quake: Preparing Metro Manila for the Big One
A study warns that a magnitude 7.2 West Valley Fault quake could kill 33,500, injure 113,600, and damage 13% of homes in Metro Manila. Buildings, bridges, and utilities would also suffer damage, and isolate parts of the metropolis
Rappler 
Jeep-maker Stellantis to invest $13B in United States
NEW YORK, United States — Jeep-maker Stellantis announced Tuesday plans to invest $13 billion in US plants over the next four years. This will add more than 5,000 jobs in Michigan and other midwestern states. The company said the plans represent its largest US investment push in its 100-year history. These include the reopening of a factory in Belvidere, Illinois. Its fate has been a source of tension between the company and the United Auto Workers since the plant closed in 2023. READ: Trade barriers on Chinese EVs a ‘big trap’, says Stellantis CEO Stellantis will invest $600 million to reopen […]... Keep on reading: Jeep-maker Stellantis to invest $13B in United States
Is Sara really the target? What’s inside Remulla’s memo that allows SALN access?
Remulla now allows access to SALNs of presidents, vice presidents, and heads of constitutional commissions in his new memorandum
Kuwaiti court convicts killer of OFW
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed Tuesday that the main suspect in the killing of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban had been convicted to 14 years imprisonment by a Kuwaiti court. “The new development here is the other case, the OFW who had been slain as well, found in the garden. Three other accessories were also convicted in their respective sentences as accomplices,” Cacdac said in a briefing at the DMW office in Mandaluyong City. On Dec. 31, 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported that Nacalaban’s body had been discovered in the […]... Keep on reading: Kuwaiti court convicts killer of OFW
VP Sara whitewash of Duterte admin failures slammed by Palace
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for claiming that the ultimate goal of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family is to perpetuate themselves in power. Responding to Duterte’s claim that Marcos seeks to remain in power, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro dismissed the statement as baseless. READ: Tinio: VP Sara using Cebu quake to justify budget talk absence “Puro salita. Puro bintang, walang ebidensya, walang kwenta (All talk. All accusations, no evidence, no substance),” Castro told Palace reporters, when sought for reaction. Sara on Marcos to resign calls In an interview in […]... Keep on reading: VP Sara whitewash of Duterte admin failures slammed by Palace
Global stocks see mixed day amid trade angst, Powell comments
NEW YORK, United States — European and US stock markets fell before recovering somewhat as markets weighed trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and digested fresh Federal Reserve commentary. Wall Street indices opened firmly in the red amid the latest back and forth involving the United States and China on trade. But US stocks recovered somewhat following midday remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell’s observed that US payroll gains have “slowed sharply.” This strengthened confidence the US central bank would cut interest rates later this month. READ: PSEi inches up on bargain-hunting “In this less dynamic and somewhat softer labor […]... Keep on reading: Global stocks see mixed day amid trade angst, Powell comments
New cyclone may enter PAR on Thursday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Another tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, state meteorologists said. As of today, at 3:00 a.m., this weather system is still a low pressure area, and was monitored 1,765 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “For now, its chance of becoming a tropical cyclone is getting higher within 24 to 48 hours and may possibly enter PAR by tomorrow (Thursday),” said Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez in a public weather forecast. Once it enters PAR, it will become the 18th tropical cyclone […]... Keep on reading: New cyclone may enter PAR on Thursday – Pagasa
At least 14 miners killed in Venezuela floods
At least 14 miners have died in floods caused by heavy rain in eastern Venezuela, rescue workers said Tuesday. Disaster relief agencies and the military said in a joint statement that they were working to recover the bodies of the workers from a gold mine in the town of El Callao in Bolivar state. The workers were underground when heavy rain fell on the region which borders both Guyana and Brazil, flooding several mine shafts. “They were caught by surprise,” Bolivar Governor Yulisbeth Garcia said in a statement, adding that the rescue effort was continuing. Videos posted on social media […]... Keep on reading: At least 14 miners killed in Venezuela floods
Bus fire leaves at least 20 people dead in west India
At least 20 people were killed after a bus caught fire while travelling in the western Indian state of Rajasthan on Tuesday, local media reports and officials said. The vehicle, which carried over 50 passengers, was traveling between the cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur when the incident occurred. “Nineteen passengers died in the bus and one succumbed to burn injuries on the way to Jodhpur,” senior police officer Rajesh Meena told AFP. The Press Trust of India news agency — which also confirmed the toll, citing a local lawmaker — reported that the bus stopped on the highway after smoke emerged […]... Keep on reading: Bus fire leaves at least 20 people dead in west India