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‘Keep WPS strategic presence’ Marcos order covers new PCG vessel in Escoda, naval and air patrols By Charles Dantes, Rex Espiritu, Rachelle Tonelada, Macon RamosAraneta and Maricel Cruz
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RESIDENT Marcos ordered government forces to maintain a strategic presence in the disputed West Philippine Sea, particularly in the Escoda Shoal, an official of the National Maritime Council (NMC) said.
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“When we talk about presence, it’s a strategic presence, not just a physical one,” NMC spokesperson Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez said.
PCG probes illegal Sino crew in Navotas NEWS / A2 "I want to be clear that presence doesn’t simply mean sending one vessel. As I’ve mentioned earlier, the area we’re discussing is vast," he added. Mr. Marcos gave the directive after Next page
President urges public to report child abuse thru Makabata helpline By Charles Dantes
PFP GENERAL ASSEMBLY. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. waves to participants after his keynote speech at the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP)
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos called on the public to remain vigilant and proactive in reporting child abuse. In a recent address at the Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Summit, President Marcos reiterated his plea for citizens to help protect children, echoing sentiments from his State of the Nation Address. “To our communities, this administration implores you to be suspicious, be watchful, and report even the slightest inkling of abuse,” Mr. Marcos said. “Let us not turn a blind eye to wrongdoings because passivity enables evil to perpetuate,” he added. Next page
general assembly and national convention at the Diamond Hotel Manila on September 16, 2024. In the past few months, the Chief Executive has witnessed alliance signing ceremonies between the PFP and other national political parties. PCO
PNP knows identity of Quiboloy’s ‘Angels of Death’ By Rex Espiritu THE Philippine National Police already has an initial list of names of suspected members of the so-called “Angels of Death” – the moniker given to the alleged private army of jailed
pastor Apollo Quiboloy. “Angels of Death is not just figurative speech. These people exist and we already have identified names. What is certain is that these Angels of Death are real and were used to scare victims,” PNP spokesperson Col. Jean
Fajardo said. She said PRO 11 chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III confirmed the initial list of names of the "Angels" who were used to threaten victims, especially minors, if they break the code of secrecy on the abuse they have suffered.
Fajardo said they are also looking into reports that some Army reservists and militiamen who served as Quiboloy's bodyguards were allegedly part of the armed group. “They are a private army in the Next page
House leaders now consider Roque a ‘fugitive’ LAWYER Harry Roque, former mouthpiece and staunch defender of the Duterte administration, is now officially on the lam as far as his former colleagues at the House of Representatives are concerned. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel said in a television interview that both the House Sergeant-
PLENARY DEBATES. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez addresses his fellow lawmakers during the opening of the plenary debates on the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget yesterday. He urged them to work for the swift passage of the budget while ensuring that the people’s money is spent wisely, effectively, and with absolute accountability. Ver Noveno
‘Zero tolerance’ for public fund misuse — Speaker By Maricel V. Cruz and Macon Ramos-Araneta SPEAKER Martin Romualdez on Monday warned concerned public officials that the House of Representatives “will not tolerate hypocrisy, evasion, or the misuse of public funds.” In his remarks at the opening
of plenary deliberations on the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget, he stressed that the incumbent House leadership has taken a “zero-tolerance approach” toward those who undermine accountability while conveniently ignoring their malfeasance. He told his colleagues, "we cannot ignore the reality that there are Next page
Roque on Monday insisted he is not a fugitive. 'I did not violate any law. I am a fugitive only as far as Congress is concerned and I do not care for that...My freedom is important to me. I will not surrender my freedom again as I did before. I will wait for a Supreme Court order,' he said.
at-Arms and the Philippine National Police have failed to serve a detention order on Roque, whose whereabouts have been unknown since Friday. "Since Friday he's into hiding, we already consider him as a fugitive, Pimentel told ANC on Monday. The lawmaker pointed out that, “This Next page
‘Shogun’ sets Emmy record with 18 awards FX'S Japanese epic "Shogun" made history with its 18 Emmys, the most ever won by a series in a single season, including best drama, best actor and best actress. HBO's "Hacks" sparked a surprise, taking the prize for best comedy series over "The Bear." Netflix's word-ofmouth smash hit "Baby Reindeer" took top honors for best limited series. Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 76th Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES: "Shogun" OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES: "Hacks" Next page
AMBUKLAO RELEASES WATER NEWS / A2 Ambuklao dam released water yesterday as its reservoir level rose to 751.70, close to its spilling level of 752.00. Dave Leprozo