Author: Izel Abanilla
MANILA, Philippines – State seismologist observed a pronounced ground swelling on the edifice of Mt. Kanlaon for the past month suggesting increasing chances of an eruptive activity. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned the public that the Kanlaon in Negros island remains to be on alert level 2 which means an increasing unrest prevails over the volcano which could lead to hazardous or explosive eruptions. Just last June 3, the volcano had a major eruption that sent a three-mile ash plume into the sky causing the evacuation of hundreds of residents and cancellation of flights. “Kanlaon has been…
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian exposed an alleged scheme of processing primary documents such as birth certificates, passports and driver’s licenses among others for Php 300,000.00, as informed by a source from the Chinese community. “Sinabi nila sa akin na ang running price pala para makakuha ng birth certificate — kasama na [ang] passport, kasama na ang driver’s license is P300,000,” he told reporters. Gatchallian’s revelation supplements the report of the National Bureau of Investigation that uncovered close to 200 falsified birth certificates issued to Chinese nationals from 2018 to 2019 in Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur. The senator…
Quiboloy’s co-accussed during Press Conference/PNP Facebook
MANILA, Philippines – One of the co-accused of controversial religious leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in his human trafficking and child abuse charges has been arrested in Davao City Thursday. Israelito Torreon, lawyer of the embattled Kingdom Of Jesus Christ group, confirmed that Paulene Canada was arrested in her home in Buhangin district past 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. In a press conference, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said Paulene Canada was arrested about two kilometers away from the regional police headquarters. Addressing Quiboloy, Abalos said “Lumiliit na ho ang mga pinagtataguan ninyo… Hindi ho titigil ang kapulisan, ang military, ang…
Lawyer Stephen David seeks to challenge the authenticity of the school records obtained by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian disproving that suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was homeschooled in a farm but rather strongly suggesting she was enrolled in a school in Quezon City during her elementary years. In an interview on ANC’s “Headstart,” David stressed that their camp will not accept such documents right away without due process of vetting. “Hindi naman basta basta binigyan mo ko ng dokumento paniniwalaan ko ‘yan,” he said. “Kasi ako curious din ako sa tagal na nitong senate investigation na ‘to ba’t wala man…
The National Bureau of Investigation presented their findings on the analysis and comparison of the fingerprints of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and Chinese national Guo Hua Ping during the hearing on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) before the Senate committee on women and children on Wednesday to finally cast away doubts on its result. Dactyloscopy Division Chief Alfredo Kahanding explained the nature of fingerprint science and its importance in individual identification especially in criminal investigation. “I would like to tell you that this (fingerprint) identification is a unique identification that is given to us by the Almighty.…
MANILA, Philippines – THREE former Vice Presidents snubbed the invite to attend the upcoming third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. this coming July 22 at the House of Representatives. According to House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco, the three former second highest leaders are Leni Robredo (2016-2022), Jejomar Binay (2010-2016) and Noli De Castro (2004-2010). In an interview, Velasco said Robredo and Binay have already sent their official notice of regret while De Castro has yet to send his but has already decided not to participate in the SONA. Velasco said the House automatically sends invites…
Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was not homeschooled, studied in a Quezon City school and was not raised in a farm. School records obtained by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian showed that Guo Hua Ping, believed to be Guo, enrolled herself in a regular school during her grade school years discrediting the town chief’s earlier claim that she was homeschooled by a certain Teacher Rubilyn all her life in a farm. This new revelation surfaced during yesterday’s hearing on the illegal operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) by the Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality. Guo…
Even the best of foes can be related. Not a few asked why the Aquino descendants would pay visit to a Marcos, but it happened. Bimby and Joshua Aquino, sons of actress and TV host Kris, did so because they personally extended their gratitude to First Lady Liza Marcos for helping them with their travel arrangements. President Bong Bong Marcos himself clarified the reason for the visit of the Aquino siblings in an interview in Rizal. An official statement was also released by the Presidential Communications Office on Wednesday, July 10 giving clarity to the visit. The visit of Joshua…
It wasn’t quite a happenstance. Various reactions surfaced on social media when Bimby Aquino and older brother Joshua, sons of actress-TV host Kris Aquino, met up with an unlikely friend, First Lady Liza Marcos. On Facebook, the First Lady uploaded a photo showing herself all smiles with Kris’ kids. She sealed the post with the caption “Thank you Bimby and Josh for dropping by. It was so nice to see you guys after all these years. FL office, Manila | 9 July 2024.” On Instagram, the First Lady posted more photos of them altogether. In one photo, the president’s wife…