The video cites a 2024 Supreme Court decision dismissing petitions for protective writs filed by local human rights organizations; it is not about Duterte’s case at the International Criminal Court
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has reported that his administration reduced the city’s projected budget deficit by P832 million in just three months. He said they were able to do so through aggressive cost-cutting and spending reforms implemented since he took office in July. In his 100-day report delivered on Thursday, October 16, Archival said the savings were achieved through a combination of manpower and operational expense reductions, most notably the P480 million in savings initiated by Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s office and another P252.5 million from trimmed personnel costs. READ: Mayor Archival lays out 10-point agenda to […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City deficit: Mayor Archival trims it by P832M in first 100 days
MANILA, Philippines — The refusal of the Discaya couple to cooperate with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) does not mean the fact-finding body is “toothless,” given that the right to self-incrimination can be invoked even in other investigations. ICI executive director Brian Keith Hosaka made the remark in response to a statement by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chair Teddy Casiño, who said on Thursday that the decision of Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya “exposed the toothlessness” of the commission. Casiño had argued that the fact-finding body had “no power or authority” to compel those who may be involved in […]... Keep on reading: Noncooperation of Discayas not a 'weakness' for ICI — Hosaka
Sino kaya ang magwawaging ultimate dance star duo? Abangan ang final dance battle sa 'Stars on the Floor' ngayong Sabado, 7:15 p.m. sa GMA.
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament University of the East forward Wello Lingolingo has been suspended for three games for an unsportsmanlike foul on La Salle’s Kean Baclaan, the UAAP announced on Thursday. The incident occurred with 4:21 left in the fourth quarter of La Salle’s 111-110 overtime win over UE in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday. During a scramble, Lingolingo dove for a loose ball and landed on Baclaan’s right knee. READ: UE coach Chris Gavina blasts refs over Wello Lingolingo ejection Upon review, league officials ruled the play as “excessive and forceful contact” meriting […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: UE's Wello Lingolingo suspended for three games
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(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of drug suspect Jade Christian Regalario, originally accused of selling ecstasy, was acquitted. In a letter sent by Regalario’s lawyer to The Manila Times, Adonis Macam, the suspect, who was originally arrested in June 2024, was found not guilty by the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City, citing that he was a victim of a set-up. Regalario, a Cainta, Rizal resident, was originally arrested in June2024 by a team from the National Capital Region Police Office Special Operations Unit, for allegedly selling the drug ecstasy.
Wala na si mama at bedridden naman si papa kaya all of a sudden, si ate na ang mag-aalaga sa kanila. Abangan ang brand-new episode na "Instant Ate," October 19, 2:00 p.m. sa 'Regal Studio Presents.' Naka-livestream din ito nang sabay sa GMANetwork.com/KapusoStream.
MANILA, Philippines — None of the undersecretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is connected to any contractors linked to the flood control controversy, Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, responding to earlier allegations by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. Dizon thanked Leviste for his candor and straightforwardness and said he would personally investigate the claims. “He heard rumors, but it is still important for me to know if he has specifics. Because of my commitment to him and to our fellow citizens, and in line with the President’s directive, I will immediately remove that person and […]... Keep on reading: Vince Dizon asserts no DPWH undersecretary has ties to contractors
MANILA, Philippines — None of the undersecretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is connected to any contractors linked to the flood control controversy, Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, responding to earlier allegations by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. Dizon thanked Leviste for his candor and straightforwardness and said he would personally investigate the claims. “He heard rumors, but it is still important for me to know if he has specifics. Because of my commitment to him and to our fellow citizens, and in line with the President’s directive, I will immediately remove that person and […]... Keep on reading: Dizon: I trust my team, but I’ll still investigate contractor claims
The Sacramento Kings agreed on a five-year, $140 million contract extension with forward Keegan Murray to keep him locked up through the 2030-31 NBA season. Murray had one year remaining on his rookie deal after being drafted fourth overall in 2022 before agreeing to the new deal, agent Mark Bartlestein said Wednesday READ: NBA: Kings’ Keegan Murray out with torn thumb ligament ESPN first reported the extension. Murray made the NBA All-Rookie team in 2023 and finished fifth in voting for rookie of the year after helping the Kings snap an NBA-record 16-season playoff drought. Murray has made at least […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Sacramento Kings sign Keegan Murray to $140M extension
LUCENA CITY—A 4-year-old child was killed, and three others—including two police officers—were wounded when gunfire erupted Wednesday as police served an arrest warrant in Calamba City, Laguna. READ: Man kills 2 in Laguna, dies in alleged shootout with cops READ: Cebu City: 2 men killed on Sunday; drugs, robbery eyed as motives In a report, Laguna police said operatives were attempting to arrest a suspect known only as “Reggie,” a wanted man facing homicide charges. The police team approached a house believed to be a safehouse in Barangay San Cristobal at around 11 a.m. when a companion of the suspect, identified […]... Keep on reading: Calamba shootout: 4-year-old killed, 3 hurt including 2 cops
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