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Vol. 61 No. 9 October 7-13, 2021
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PACQUIAO, ISKO, LACSON MARCOS FOR PRESIDENT 4 file CoCs; Robredo, Duterte bids awaited By ALFRED GABOT, Editor in Chief
PASAY CITY – As the deadline of the filing of certificates of candidacy ends, four major presidential candidates – Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Sen. Panfilo Lacson and former Sen. Ferdinand |”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. – have filed their certificates of candidacy, indicating the failure of the opposition to unite against Page 9 the candidate of President Rodrigo Duterte.
PH constitutional Sara firm crisis unfolds on reelection, not presidency MANILA – The feared constitutionBy Be�ng Laygo Dolor, Editor
DAVAO CITY - Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte continued to deny plans to run for president in 2022 after filing her certificate of candidacy for mayor, adding she plans to finish her final term before seeking a Mayor Sara Duterte higher position. In a post on Facebook, Duterte said it pains her not to be able to heed the call of her supporters, who have been urging her to run for the presidency. “Masakit din para sa aking damdamin na sana’y magpaubaya sa mga kaibigan na hindi ko maibigay ang gusto ninyo,” she said. The daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte has been leading opinionPage 10
al crisis sparked by President Rodrigo Duterte’s order for his Cabinet to ignore any summons from the Senate Blue Ribbon committee became reality this week. Citing the president’s order, Health Secretary Francisco Duque refused to attend further hearings on the investigation of the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. deal to supply personal protection equipment to the Health department. Page 8
Biden honors Filipinos on FilAm History Month By Jun Nucum
WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden greeted Filipino community and paid tribute to Filipino American frontliners working during “one of the darkest years in our history” as the nation kicked off the celebration of Filipino American Page 9 History Month.
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Ex-Californian to run for Cebu City Mayor By Ryan Macasero
CEBU CITY - Former Cebu City councilor Margarita “Margot” Osmeña, the wife of ex-mayor Tomas Osmeña, announced on Monday, October 4, she is running for mayor of Cebu City. (The Osmeñas lived in Los Angeles in 198087. - Ed.) Osmeña made the announcement dur- Former LA resident Margot Osmeña may being the local online talk show of Page 8 come first woman mayor of Cebu City. RAPPLER
Duterte pulls out from VP race, set sight on US visit By Claire Morales True
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has announced his retirement from politics and, as a proof, he withdrew his certificate of nomination for vice president, instead pushing Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go for the post.
At the same time, Duterte announced that he wants to visit the United States to thank US officials for supporting the fight against Covid-19 in the Philippines. At press time, Malacañang is still waiting for the final word on the sup- Page 8
PHL debt hits new high of P11.64 Trillion
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Tugade, others linked to offshore accounts VIEWS & COMMENTS
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How the USCIS investigates Marriage Fraud
After Lovi Poe, Bea Alonzo to star in Hollywood film
FilAm Wesley So begins US Chess tourney campaign
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