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CHINA BANS KALAYAAN OFFICIALS FROM ENTERING CHINA, HONG KONG, MACAO JUST IN: China has barred several officials of the Kalayaan local government unit (LGU) from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, following the LGU’s declaration of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as

CHINA BANS KALAYAAN OFFICIALS FROM ENTERING CHINA, HONG KONG, MACAO JUST IN: China has barred several officials of the Kalayaan local government unit (LGU) from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, following the LGU’s declaration of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as

CHINA BANS KALAYAAN OFFICIALS FROM ENTERING CHINA, HONG KONG, MACAO JUST IN: China has barred several officials of the Kalayaan local government unit (LGU) from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, following the LGU’s declaration of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as

King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

LONDON — King Charles III is ready to “support’’ UK police examining claims that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. The statement came after Thames Valley Police said Monday that they were “assessing” reports that the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010. The department, which serves an area west of London that includes Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, previously said it was evaluating allegations that Epstein flew a young woman to Britain to have sex with Andrew, also in 2010. “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct,’’ the palace said in a statement. “While the specific claims in question are for Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.’’ The statement is just the latest effort by the palace to distance the royal family from Mountbatten-Windsor as the US Justice Department’s release of more than 3 million pages of documents from its investigation into Epstein reveal more embarrassing details about the relationship between the two men. Earlier in the day, Prince William and Princess Catherine released their own statement saying they have been “deeply concerned” by recent revelations. The palace also reiterated Charles and Queen Camilla’s concern for the victims of Epstein’s abuse. “As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse,’’ the palace said. The jeopardy faced by the royal family could be seen Monday when Charles visited Lancashire, in northwest England. While most of the crowd clapped, cheered and waved flags, one person shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew?” Concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein have dogged the royal family for more than a decade. The late Queen Elizabeth II forced her second son to give up royal duties and end his charitable work in 2019 after he tried to explain away his friendship with Epstein during a catastrophic interview with the BBC. After more details about the relationship emerged in a book published last year, Charles stripped him of the right to be called a prince and ordered him to move out of a royal residence close to Windsor Castle. But the Justice Department documents have brought new attention to Mountbatten-Windsor as reporters home in on dozens of email exchanges between Epstein and the former prince, many of which took place after the financier was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008. Correspondence unearthed in recent days appear to show that Mountbatten-Windsor sent Epstein copies of his reports from a 2010 tour of Southeast Asia, which he undertook as Britain’s envoy for international trade. An earlier email appears to show Andrew sharing his itinerary for the two-week trip to Hanoi, Saigon, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong with Epstein. “We can confirm receipt of this report and are assessing the information in line with our established procedures,” Thames Valley police said in a statement released on Monday. Adding to the storm, a US-based attorney said on Feb. 1 that he represented a woman who alleges Epstein flew her to Britain to have sex with Mountbatten-Windsor. The encounter took place at Royal Lodge, the former prince’s longtime home in Windsor, the attorney said in an interview with the BBC. Police previously said they were assessing this report. The king last week forced Mountbatten-Windsor to move out of Royal Lodge months ahead of schedule. Anger over Mountbatten-Windsor’s living arrangements had grown amid concern that he was still reaping rewards from his status as a royal even though he is no longer a working member of the royal family. Mountbatten-Windsor is now living on the king’s Sandringham estate in eastern England. He will live temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage while his permanent home on the estate undergoes repairs. Unlike Royal Lodge, which is owned by the crown and managed for the benefit of taxpayers, Sandringham is owned privately by the king. Thames Valley Police began its latest inquiry after Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, reported Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected abuse of public office and violations of Britain’s Official Secrets Act. Smith, whose group seeks to replace the king with an elected head of state, compared Mountbatten-Windsor’s correspondence with Epstein to earlier revelations about Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, who is already the subject of a police investigation into whether he shared sensitive information with Epstein. Those communications were also revealed in the Justice Department documents. “I cannot see any significant difference between these allegations and those against Peter Mandelson,” Smith said on social media.

Tinio: I saw 'records of comms' proving Marcos knew insertions, kickbacks

Tinio: I saw 'records of comms' proving Marcos knew insertions, kickbacks

MANILA, Philippines — A House lawmaker on Tuesday alleged that he had seen “records of communications” that would prove that President Marcos Jr. personally knew and facilitated kickbacks from anomalous insertions in the national budget – a critical evidence he said would have been made public had the impeachment complaint against him survived the lower chamber.  Addressing the plenary on Tuesday, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio said it was “absolutely not true” that the complaint filed by progressive coalition Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, which the Makabayan bloc endorsed, lacked evidence to prove Marcos was guilty of an impeachable offense.  “There is […]... Keep on reading: Tinio: I saw 'records of comms' proving Marcos knew insertions, kickbacks

It's Showtime: Yannie Paul, may standing ovation mula kay Hurado Yeng! (Tawag Ng Tanghalan)

It's Showtime: Yannie Paul, may standing ovation mula kay Hurado Yeng! (Tawag Ng Tanghalan)

Aired (February 10, 2026): Nakatanggap si Contender Yannie Paul ng standing ovation mula kay Hurado Yeng Constantino matapos ang kanyang pangmalakasang performance! Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

Dy, lawmakers mourn ex-Speaker De Venecia’s passing

Dy, lawmakers mourn ex-Speaker De Venecia’s passing

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and other lawmakers expressed condolences to the family of former Speaker Jose de Venecia following his death at 89. In a Tuesday statement, Dy described de Venecia as a “respected statesman whose vision helped shape modern Philippine democracy,” noting his lasting impact on the House, the chamber he once served. “The House of Representatives joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Speaker Jose C. De Venecia Jr.—a respected statesman whose vision helped shape modern Philippine democracy and whose leadership left an enduring imprint on the institution he once led. His […]... Keep on reading: Dy, lawmakers mourn ex-Speaker De Venecia’s passing

It's Showtime: Maricar, huli na para muling LUMI-POT! (Laro, Laro, Pick)

It's Showtime: Maricar, huli na para muling LUMI-POT! (Laro, Laro, Pick)

Aired (February 10, 2026): Naging huli na ang lahat para kay Maricar upang LUMI-POT! Suwertehin nga ba siya na maiuwi ang P600,000 na POT prize?! Alamin 'yan sa video! Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso