Cayetano: ICC not higher than local courts

Cayetano: ICC not higher than local courts

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano thumbed down on Tuesday beliefs that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is higher than local courts, appealing in return for the Philippine government to have faith in its own criminal justice system.  With this view, Cayetano, in an ambush interview, said if a warrant of arrest against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the ICC comes out, the “final arbiter” must be the local courts.  READ: Remulla: ICC issued warrant vs Dela Rosa; DOJ verifying “We are the most pitiful in the entire world if Filipinos can easily be surrendered abroad, […]... Keep on reading: Cayetano: ICC not higher than local courts

EDCA sites tapped for disaster response during Typhoon Uwan – AFP

EDCA sites tapped for disaster response during Typhoon Uwan – AFP

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine military facilities built under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States are being constantly used to support disaster response as Typhoon ‘Uwan’ (international name: Fung-Wong) swept across Luzon, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the sites, located within military camps such as Clark Air Base and Fort Magsaysay, are serving multiple purposes during ongoing humanitarian operations. “EDCA sites are multi-role facilities. If they’re not being used for training exercises, they can serve as fishermen’s shelters, command and control hubs, or repacking areas […]... Keep on reading: EDCA sites tapped for disaster response during Typhoon Uwan – AFP

PCSO RELIEF DRIVE

Personnel of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conduct relief operations for families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan in Northern Luzon, with prepositioned goods across its North Luzon branches to ensure immediate aid delivery.

With help from the

PCSO RELIEF DRIVE Personnel of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conduct relief operations for families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan in Northern Luzon, with prepositioned goods across its North Luzon branches to ensure immediate aid delivery. With help from the

PCSO RELIEF DRIVE Personnel of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conduct relief operations for families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan in Northern Luzon, with prepositioned goods across its North Luzon branches to ensure immediate aid delivery. With help from the

SC urged to revive petition limiting Bato de Rosa's Senate protection

SC urged to revive petition limiting Bato de Rosa's Senate protection

MANILA, Philippines — A high school teacher on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to revive his March 2025 petition preventing Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from using the Senate as his sanctuary once a warrant for his arrest is issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Last May 20, the SC dismissed John Barry Tayam’s petition for failure to present an actual case or controversy. An actual case or controversy means that a real conflict exists based on specific evidence, not a hypothetical or abstract one. The petition’s renewed urgency hinges on the confirmation from a key government […]... Keep on reading: SC urged to revive petition limiting Bato de Rosa's Senate protection

Policeman killed in alleged convenience store robbery in Bulacan

Policeman killed in alleged convenience store robbery in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines — A police officer was killed for allegedly robbing a convenience store in Bulacan, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) identified the suspect,through his wife Katherine Joy Sarto, as PCapt. Ronnie B. Sarto of the Caloocan City Police. According to reports, the incident happened on Monday at about 7:30 p.m. Sarto, identified as wearing a red jacket, held up a store in Barangay Santa Rosa in Marilao, taking P20,000 before fleeing on a motorcycle to a subdivision in Barangay Loma de Gato in the same town. Crew on duty reported the matter to the police and requested assistance. A hot pursuit operation ensued with police chancing upon the suspect, who opened fire at the operatives, prompting them to shoot back. Hit during the exchange, the suspect was brought to the nearest hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. Subsequent verification confirmed that the suspect was a member of the law enforcement community, prompting the PRO3 to launch a comprehensive investigation to determine his possible involvement in a syndicate engaged in a series of robberies targeting convenience stores across Central Luzon. Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., Central Luzon police chief, expressed deep concern over the incident and underscored the importance of maintaining integrity, accountability, and professionalism within the organization. “This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder that no one is above the law,” said Peñones.

Anjo Yllana calls Jose Manalo ‘ahas,’ SexBomb Girls get dragged in mess

Anjo Yllana calls Jose Manalo ‘ahas,’ SexBomb Girls get dragged in mess

Anjo Yllana made known his dislike of former “Eat Bulaga” co-host Jose Manalo, calling him “ahas” (snake) for allegedly making a move on a woman who he was supposedly seeing at the time. On TikTok on Monday, Nov. 10, Yllana played a snippet of SexBomb’s recent performance on the noontime show, in which they performed their hit song “Bakit Papa” to promote their upcoming reunion concert. However, instead of the original lyric, “Si Anjo Yllana, mukhang may pagtingin,” his name was changed into Manalo’s.  Seemingly taking offense at the performance, Yllana said, “Kinakanta niyo ‘yan sa karaoke bar, ‘Si Anjo […]... Keep on reading: Anjo Yllana calls Jose Manalo ‘ahas,’ SexBomb Girls get dragged in mess

STS Uwan further weakens; Signal no. 1 still up in 9 Luzon areas

STS Uwan further weakens; Signal no. 1 still up in 9 Luzon areas

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Uwan (international name: Fung Wong) further weakened on Tuesday afternoon, as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 continues to be raised over several areas in Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Uwan According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) latest typhoon bulletin as of 5 p.m., Uwan was last spotted 340 kilometers (km) west of Itbayat, Batanes. It is currently moving northwestward at 15 km per hour (kph) while carrying maximum sustained winds of 100 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 125 […]... Keep on reading: STS Uwan further weakens; Signal no. 1 still up in 9 Luzon areas

#WeatherWatch: Severe Tropical Storm #UwanPH diminishes intensity as it approaches Taiwan.

Its residual effect, however, is still affecting the northernmost part of the country, with wind signal no. 1 up over:

+Batanes
+the northern and western portions of Cagayan (Piat, Santo

#WeatherWatch: Severe Tropical Storm #UwanPH diminishes intensity as it approaches Taiwan. Its residual effect, however, is still affecting the northernmost part of the country, with wind signal no. 1 up over: +Batanes +the northern and western portions of Cagayan (Piat, Santo

#WeatherWatch: Severe Tropical Storm #UwanPH diminishes intensity as it approaches Taiwan. Its residual effect, however, is still affecting the northernmost part of the country, with wind signal no. 1 up over: +Batanes +the northern and western portions of Cagayan (Piat, Santo