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DOJ looking into over 30 others in ‘sabungeros’ case By Pot Chavez
VOL. XXXIX • NO. 153 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 •SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 •
Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday disclosed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into “more than 30” other individuals for their possible involvement in the disappear-
ance and presumed murders of multiple gamecock enthusiasts popularly known as the “missing sabungeros.” He made this remark following a faceto-face meeting with e-sabong whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan, also called “Alyas Totoy.” Next page
10 provinces under Signal No. 2 ‘Crising’ may reach severe tropical storm category, to exit PAR today By Rio N. Araja, Maricel Cruz, Charles Dantes, Rex Espiritu and Joel Zurbano
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T LEAST 10 provinces were placed under Signal No. 2 as tropical storm “Crising” barreled toward the country’s northern region.
RESCUE. Rescuers turn up to bring residents from homes affected by severe flooding, top photo, in Isabela, Negros Occidental and bottom right photo in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental. Bottom left photo shows large waves crashing against the seawall in Navotas City as 'Crising' combines with 'habagat' to bring heavy rains in many parts of the country. SAF 61st Special Action Company, 6SAB/Facebook, BFP-Himamaylan City Fire Station, Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, Norman Cruz
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council remained on red alert status as “Crising” and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” continue to threated several parts of the countries. affecting thousands of families and prompting widespread preparedness measures. In Metro Manila alone, 13 cities and the municipality of Pateros have suspended classes on Friday due to the weather condition. Based on PAGASA’s 8 p.m. weather update yesterday, the center of the eye of “Crising” was estimated at 145 kilometers west of Calayan, Cagayan. It was moving west northwestward at 20 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 remained in effect over Batanes, Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands,
PH-US security, econ ties top PBBM’s agenda FL Liza off to Riyadh, Saudi By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Marcos is set to embark on an official visit to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22 at the invitation of United States President Donald Trump. The trip marks the first time a Southeast Asian head of state will
meet with Trump since the American leader returned to power earlier this year. The trip, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Raquel Solano, aims to strengthen the decades-long alliance between the Philippines and the US, with a focus on bolstering economic and de-
fense relations. "The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the PhilippinesUS alliance, proactively engage the U.S. on all aspects of relations, and seize opportunities for greater security and economic cooperation," Solano said in a press briefing. Next page
Arabia for a 4-day working visit By Charles Dantes FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos flew to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a working visit, where she is expected to meet with overseas Filipino workers, according to Malacañang on Friday. Presidential Communications Office Usec. Claire Castro said the First Lady’s travel schedule, which was from July 17 to July 20, is the reason she will not be accompanying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his upcoming trip to the United States. Next page
IN RIYADH. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos flashes the
peace sign upon arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a four-day working visit. The visit, originally scheduled for early July, includes the launch of an OFW and OWWA Serbisyo Caravan, a one-stop government outreach program providing legal aid, financial support and welfare counseling for OFWs and their families.
SUPER APP. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. , right photo, launches yesterday the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Super App and the eGovPH Serbisyo Hub — to simplify, speed up, and make government services more accessible and closer to the people. The eGovPH Serbisyo Hub is located in Makabagong San Juan National Government Center in San Juan City. At left, the President checks the relief goods being packed at the National Resource Operations Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Pasay City to send to areas hit by Tropical Storm Crising. The President is accompanied by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (right) and other DSWD officials. Alfred Frias, Rolando Mailo
Palace shrugs off Beijing warning, assures Chinese students of security By Charles Dantes MALACAÑANG on Friday shrugged off a recent advisory issued by China’s Ministry of Education warning its citizens about the alleged “unstable” security situation in the Philippines. The Palace asserted that criminality in the country has dropped substantially.
In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro acknowledged Beijing’s right to issue advisories for its nationals, but stressed that the Philippine government has taken significant strides in improving peace and order conditions in the country. Next page
Fuel prices seen higher by P0.90 per liter next week By Alena Mae S. Flores CONSUMERS can expect another round of oil price increases next week by as much as P0.90 per liter amid improving global oil demand. Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas Next page
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