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Cop check on journos scored Privacy concern raised as DILG chief, NCRPO apologize for 'surprise visit' By Joel Zurbano and Macon Ramos-Araneta
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URPRISE visits” by police to the homes of at least two journalists sparked privacy concerns among lawmakers and media practitioners over the weekend.
Philippine National Police (PNP) officials apologized for the visits, saying that although they were aimed at ensuring their safety following the Oct. 4 murder of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, no direct orders had been issued to authorize them. Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday also said sorry for the visits, which he said “created panic” even as these came “from good faith.” “Forgive us. This will not happen again,” Abalos said. “Forgive us it these created undue fear.” National Capital Region (NCRPO) chief Police Gen. Jonnel Estomo ordered a stop to the house visits after several journalists aired their concern over the incidents, pointing out that they
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violated the Privacy Act. PNP spokesperson Police Col. Jean Fajardo said there was no direct order from national headquarters in Camp Crame nor the regional director to go to the residences of journalists to ask if they had been threatened. The only instruction relayed to them was to coordinate with media practitioners to find out if they too had been receiving theats following Mabasa's murder. “We can only presume that what happened in other areas was due to the different interpretations on how cops should coordinate with media practitioners in their respective areas of jurisdiction,” Next page
Remulla vows son’s drug case won’t reach his desk By Rey E. Requejo and Rio N. Araja JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Sunday assured the public that the drug complaint filed against his eldest son, Juanito Jose Diaz III, would not reach his desk for review. Remulla stressed that as Justice secretary, he has the power to review resolutions issued by state prosecutors. However, in an online interview, Remulla said he is confident the case will not reach his desk. “I think it will not reach that point. The lawyer of my son knows what to do, that it should not reach me. Face it in court, do not allow the case to reach me.
Do not dribble it to the DOJ,” the DOJ chief said. He said his son has tapped the services of his cousin-lawyer as his legal counsel in the case. "My cousin knows me to be assertive. That will be resolved in the court,” he said. Remulla said the filing of the case against son is an example that the country’s justice system is working. "It is the best example of the justice system working. The son of the DOJ secretary has a case and is in jail," he said. Remulla reiterated his promise not to use his power nor influence to help his son. “I have nothing to do with it and I Next page
FOOD SECURITY CAMPAIGN.
The poster for World Food Day shows this year's theme: 'Leave No One Behind.' The Department of Agriculture said it reaffirms its commitment to raise awareness on food security concerns and promote collective action towards ensuring healthy diets.
Strict border control vs. agri smuggling urged AGRICULTURAL products must be thoroughly inspected to prevent smuggling and the introduction of diseases, an industry group said Sunday as it urged the government to set up “First Border
slow according to some vendors outside the Manila North Cemetery ahead of All Souls' Day. Norman Cruz
Cemeteries lay down ‘Undas’ guidelines MANILA’S North and South cemeteries have begun preparations for this year's All Souls' Day as COVID-19 restrictions further ease under the new normal. The Manila North Cemetery management said it is expecting an influx of about 3 to 4 million visitors on All Souls' Day. In the cemetery, among
By Willie Casas THE World Health Organization is eyeing to end the global health emergency on COVID-19 by the end of the year, an official said, even as she acknowledged that more needs to be done given the “still high” pandemic numbers. “Our goal, that we laid out in the latest Global Strategic
the oldest and the biggest in Manila, the cleaning, painting and renovation of graves will be allowed until October 25. Starting October 28, internment operations will be temporarily closed. This will resume on November 3. For those who will visit their departed loved ones, the main gates of the cemeteries are open from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only
ALEXANDRA Mae Rosales bagged the Miss Supermodel Worldwide crown – the first Filipina to win the title – during the finals night held at the Leela Palace Lodge in Jaipur, India on Sunday. Miss Netherlands Kaylee Roxanne Porteges Zwart and Miss Indonesia
Nova Retalista were first and second runners-up, respectively. Miss France Sonia Alt Mansour and Miss Kazakhstan Alina Cheveleva placed 3rd and 4th runners-up. Rosales, 26, is a model from Laguna. She is a Tourism graduate from Malayan College and is currently Next page
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Preparedness and Response Plan, was to end the emergency of COVID by the end of this year,” WHO's COVID-19 Technical Lead Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said. “We’re not quite there yet,” she added. WHO data showed the global tally for COVID-19 fatalities from Oct. 3 to 9 was at 9,002, slightly higher than the previous week's 8,300 reported deaths. “We are still seeing some decline, Next page
‘Neneng’ exits PAR, gov't sets aid to affected areas in North
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PH bet is Miss Supermodel Worldwide By Eton Concepcion
be sent to a screening center first, where they will undergo phytosanitary inspection to see if these shipments are contaminated with diseases such as the African swine fever and avian flu. Last Thursday, more than two tons of white onions were seized at the
WHO looks at end of the year to conclude COVID emergency
FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED. The sale of flowers remains
By Willie Casas
Controls.” Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said smuggled commodities often slip through the country's borders without thorough inspection. The group's president, Rosendo So, said all agricultural shipments should
By Rio N. Araja and Vince Lopez
Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2022 Alexandra Mae Rosales
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recorded over 300 families who left their homes in T Y P H O O N Region 2 and took “Neneng” maintained shelter in various its strength as it moved evacuation centers out of the Philippine due to the typhoon. Area of Responsibility In its recent situation report, NDRRMC late Sunday evening, the state weather Next page bureau said.
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