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VOL. XXXVII • NO. 342 • 3 SECTIONS 12 PAGES • P20 • TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
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No ‘destab,’ ex-generals vow 4 groups reaffirm support to Marcos in audience with Speaker
By Maricel V. Cruz
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OUR major groups of retired military generals sought an audience Monday with Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez to reaffirm their support to the administration of President Marcos and the leadership of both houses of Congress. Twenty-two retired generals attended facilitated by the Philippine Military Acadthe meeting with the Speaker, which was emy Alumni Association (PMAAAI),
Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO), Philippine Military Academy Retired Alumni Association (PMARAA), and National ROTC Alumni Association, Inc. (NARAAI). The retired generals informed Romualdez there is no truth to allegations circulating on social media that PMA alumni and other Armed Forces retirees are supporting destabilization moves against the administration.
‘Be man enough’ to declare ICC presence, Bato tells President By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel V. Cruz
mer President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, Senator Ronald dela Rosa challenged President Marcos to “be man AMID reports that the International enough” to tell them if the government Criminal Court (ICC) could soon issue indeed allowed the court’s investigators Next page warrants for his arrest for leading for- into the country.
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Special Rapporteur Khan arrives, starts 12-day tour of PH By Rey E. Requejo and Joel Zurbano
SUPPORT MANIFESTO. Retired Gen. Gerry Doria, Vice Chairman of Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO), presents their group statement reaffirming support for President Marcos and his administration to Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez at the House of Representatives on Monday. Ver Noveno
UNITED Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan arrived in Manila for a 12-day visit on the invitation of the Philippine government. Khan landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 onboard flight MH806 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia around 12:30 p.m. Irene Khan Monday, Jan. 22. Next page
Hefty gas, diesel Romualdez denies starting ‘PI’ campaign; Abalos clears village execs price hikes today; Kerosene steady By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel Cruz
HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday denied issuing a directive to push for a people’s initiative for Charter change, as Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said barangay officials
By Alena Mae S. Flores
are allowed to participate in the signature campaign that seeks to amend the 1987 Constitution. “No orders,” Romualdez said in response to the allegation of Senator Ronald dela Rosa that he was behind the initiative. “I don’t know what he’s talking
CONSUMERS are facing a hefty price hike of P1.30 per liter for gasoline and P0.95 per liter for diesel effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the ongoing volatility in the world oil market. Oil firms, however, will not adjust kerosene prices this week. Seaoil Philippines and Cleanfuel issued their respective advisories of the oil price increases and other oil companies are expected to follow. Today’s oil price hike is higher than previous forecasts of P0.70 to P0.90 per liter for diesel and P0.90 to P1.10 per liter for gasoline.
BAKERS are seeking a P2 increase in the price of a loaf of Pinoy Tasty Bread and a P0.20 hike in the price of Pinoy Pandesal amid rising production costs. Samahang Panadero ng Pilipinas president Chito Chavez said flour prices have risen to P950 per bag from only P700 during the last approved price increase for Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal, which are priced
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REROUTING PLAN.
The image shows the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s traffic and parking management plan at the Quirino Grandstand art Rizal Park, Manila for the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally on Sunday, January 28. Motorists are advised to avoid the Rizal Park and all roads leading to the venue; and take alternate routes.
about. He has not mentioned any congressman… so again, I don’t respond to general statements,” Romualdez said. Dela Rosa claimed several lawmakers apologized to him for spearheading the move and said it was ordered by the House Speaker.
Dela Rosa did not identify the lawmakers he spoke to. “It’s hard to confront them because they will just say, ‘Boss, sorry, we are only following orders. The Speaker gave the order and we are only foĺlowing it,’” the senator said. Next page
Bakers asking for P2 more for Pinoy Tasty By Vito Barcelo
POMPANO AQUA FARM. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (2nd from right) feeds farm-raised pompano in floating cages in Salanguin Bay, Zambales. Laurel toured the coastal area with officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (see story on A3). Jay Morales/DA-OSec
Kris Aquino says on Instagram she has lupus By Angelica Villanueva ACTRESS and television host Kris Aquino took to Instagram yesterday to reveal that she is suffering from lupus on top of other autoimmune diseases she is currently dealing with. Her doctors told her she is exhibiting early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus,
she said, while her CREST syndrome – a multisystem connective tissue disorder – is now “in full active mode.” The multimedia personality is receiving treatment as well for Churg-Strauss syndrome, a disorder marked by blood vessel inflammation, also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). “I cried nonstop when I got my blood Next page
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