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BALIKATAN 2025 WARGAMES FOR REAL
Rody rallies a ‘smear’ drive–solons
NEWS / A2
ISRAEL STRIKES GAZA AS TRUCE TALKS END
By Maricel V. Cruz
WORLD/ A6
VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 85• 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 •SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 •
No destab in the offing, ex-cops could be plotting Marcos says no politicking in the active service
HOUSE leaders have condemned the string of "prayer rallies for peace" headlined by former President Rodrigo Duterte and other critics of the Marcos administration, calling it a thinly-veiled smear campaign. “The fact that they are calling it a peace rally is a bit ironic,” said Deputy Majority Leader and Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino Dy V. “It's all about insults, destruction of our current administration... they're not even offering any other solutions to what they're saying or the problems,” he added. It was during one of these prayer rallies that Duterte accused his successor of drug addiction. Next page
By Charles Dantes
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RESIDENT Marcos said he has not received any reports of a destabilization plot involving active police officials even as he did not rule out the possibility that some retired officers might be part of the efforts against his administration. “We don't have a report (of destabilization) in the ranks,” Mr. Marcos said during the sidelines of the distribution of over P110 million in financial assistance to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolk in General Santos, South Cotabato, and Sarangani provinces. “It could be possible that some retired officials could take part in or be joining destabilization efforts. But in the police service, especially the officer corps, we don't see any politicking,” the commander-in-chief added. Mr. Marcos urged the police and military to stay committed to their oath and to put aside political differences. Next page
MINDANAO SWING. President Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of aid to farmers and fishermen affected by El Nino in Sultan Kudarat. The aid package includes financial assistance from the DSWD, irrigation support and fertilizer from the Department of Agriculture, and employment assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment. TESDA also provided livelihood kits, while the Office of the House Speaker provided rice. Inset photo shows Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, assisted by Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Manuel Jose "Mannix" Dalipe distributing assistance yesterday under the Start-up, Investment, Business Opportunity, and Livelihood (SIBOL) program to 3,000 beneficiaries at Claret School of Zamboanga Gym. Ver Noveno
Ex-PDEA agent a ‘professional More El Niño liar, like a jukebox,'—Marcos affected folk By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Marcos on Friday called former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales a "professional liar" following the latter's alleged PDEA leaks. "It's hard to give importance to that. You know, this fellow is a professional liar and like a jukebox. Whatever you drop—just drop some money, whatever song you want, he'll
SYMPHONY OF FLOWERS FOR MOM. A special installation featuring over 8,000 flowers dubbed "A Symphony of Petals and Grace" is on display inside the Lucky Chinatown's atrium in Binondo Manila in celebration of Mother's Day on Sunday. Danny Pata
LAWMAKERS belonging to the newly-formed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas said they expect more political groups to join the new administration alliance led by President Marcos Jr. and Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez. Deputy Majority Leader and Isabela Rep. Faustino Dy V and Assistant Ma-
THE Office of the Ombudsman has ordered graft charges to be filed against former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Lloyd Christopher Lao in connection with
jority Leader and Manila Rep. Ernesto Dionisio Jr. said they are looking forward to having more Alyansa members from other political parties. The two congressmen are affiliated with Lakas-CMD headed by Speaker Romualdez, which forged the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas with President Marcos’ Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) last Wednesday.
#ANONGBALITA?
in Mindanao get assistance
By Charles Dantes and Maricel V. Cruz PRESIDENT Marcos extended P100 million in financial assistance to Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato provinces on Friday for those affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Next page
Ombudsman files graft raps vs. Duque, Lao over Pharmally
Lakas, Partido Federal roll out ‘Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ By Maricel V. Cruz
sing it,” President Marcos told reporters partly in Filipino. “That seems to be his job, that's why I call him a professional liar,” he added. The President further pointed out Morales' past misdeeds including his history in false testimony. "Just look at his record, he has a case of false testimony. That's how it is. He has a history of implicating people in all sorts of issues,” President Marcos noted. Next page
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their roles in the 2020 Pharmally scandal. Lao was the former procurement service (PS) head of Department of Budget and Management (DBM),
Big-time fuel price rollback next week—DOE By Alena Mae S. Flores CONSUMERS can expect a big time rollback in domestic pump prices of as much as P2.25 per liter next week because of the softening world oil prices. Department of Energy Director Rodela Romero confirmed the oil price rollback estimates based on the trading in the past four days. Next page
Sofitel Manila to close down starting July 1
AI professors? HK school tests new 'lecturers'
BSP: No 'hidden wealth' as Pinoys demand trillions
NEWS / A2
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who signed billions worth of government contracts to buy overpriced medical supplies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Next page