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The mango trees at Newtown Boulevard in 2010
VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 118 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Criminal POGO fronts real threats — Gibo C
RIMINALS posing as POGO hubs are national security concerns, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said as the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission reported some 300 offshore gaming operators are illegally operating in the country.
Locals and tourists enjoying the mango-picking activity in the township.
The Mactan Newtown Cebu’s real ‘Mango Avenue’ is at The Mactan Newtown because the township’s Newtown Boulevard is lined with real mango trees. In 2010, almost 250 trees were planted along the township’s main avenue and today, the township celebrates the mangoes as Cebu’s main produce with the annual Cebu Mangoes Festival held every summer.
PAOCC says 300 POGOS operating illegally By Vince Lopez and Darwin Amojelar
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"The concern is that we should stop these syndicated criminal activities operating out of our base, which weaken our financial standing, our country ratings, [and] corrupt our society," Teodoro said. At the Lucky South 99 POGO compound in Porac, Pampanga, more alleged Chinese military uniforms were recovered – as well as sex toys and animals. Next page
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PH foreign policy committed to peace, national interest By Charles Dantes, Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel Cruz The country's foreign policy would remain committed to peace and national interest, President Marcos said during the vin d’honneur in Malacañang on Wednesday to mark the 126th celebration of Independence Day. The President also underscored the country's support for the rule of law and a rules-based international order, aligned with UN principles. “On many occasions, great trials have all the more strengthened our resolve and
HONORING HEROES.
President Marcos Jr. lays a wreath at the statue of national hero Jose Rizal during the celebration of the 126th Anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in Manila. Inset photos show Vice President Sara Duterte and House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaking at similar rites in Davao and Malolos, Bulacan. Revoli Cortez
unified our people because as I have said, ‘Filipinos do not yield',” he said. "While the times may be different our struggles remain the same. Still, we continue to witness the true spirit of freedom in every Filipino who fights fairly in their day-to-day lives," he added. Vice President Sara Duterte, for her part, dedicated her Independence Day message to the youth. "Let us continue to be resilient toward establishing a youth-oriented nation and nationalist youth," Duterte said in Davao City. "On Independence Day, we give importance not just to the sovereignty we Next page
Number of Chinese ships in WPS now up to 146 — Navy By Vince Lopez CHINA has deployed 146 vessels between June 4 to June 10 in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy said on Wednesday. The Philippine Navy said it has observed more ships from China in various locations across the disputed international waters this past week. Navy WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad earlier reported 125 Chinese vessels, which the Navy monitored from May 28 to June 3. This marked a slight increase from the previous week’s count of 122.
The updated list includes 16 vessels from the China Coast Guard (CCGVs), 22 from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and 108 ships from the China Maritime Militia (CMMVs). The breakdown of the vessels across various strategic locations in the WPS is as follows: Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) - 4 CCGVs and 29 CMMVs; Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) - 5 CCGVs, 8 PLAN ships, and 37 CMMVs; Pagasa Island (Thitu Island) - 1 CCGV, 1 PLAN ship, and 40 CMMVs; Kota Island (Loaita Island) – 1 CCGV, 1 PLAN ship; Likas Island (West Next page
‘Young Guns’ air concern over costly Senate building By Macon Ramos- Araneta MEMBERS of the "Young Guns" in the House of Representatives have raised serious concerns about the escalating cost and potential waste of
public funds related to the construction of the new Senate Building in Taguig City. These lawmakers are supporting the suspension of the project pending a comprehensive review.
Congress leaders to meet on legislative agenda By Maricel V. Cruz SPEAKER Martin Romualdez is scheduled to meet with Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday to discuss the legislative priorities of the current administration and ensure open communication between the Lower and Upper Houses of Congress. Romualdez highlighted the importance of the meeting, which aims to align the legislative agendas of both
chambers. He also expressed willingness to what Escudero has to say now that the Senate has been placed under his leadership. He emphasized that the House of Representatives has already passed all the priority measures set forth by President Marcos, particularly those outlined in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). Next page
The decision to suspend the construction came after a report from the Senate Committee on Accounts (CA), which Senator Alan Peter Cayetano currently chairs, pointed to the rising Next page
House sends divorce bill to Senate By Rio N. Araja ALBAY First District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Thursday that the Absolute Divorce Bill or House Bill 9349 has been transmitted to the Senate after the Lower House had approved it on third and final reading. Next page
WINNER.. Germany's Steffes Ollig Feurwerk claims victory at the 11th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition at the SM Mall of Asia By the BAY! Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnico and the United Kingdom's (UK's) Pyrotex Fireworks likewise put on remarkable displays, taking home 1st and 2nd runner-up honors, respectively. Since May 11, 2024, the competition has mesmerized audiences with a breathtaking spectacle of pyrotechnic artistry, culminating in a magnificent finale featuring the UK and an exhibition from the Philippines.