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The Witness Review: A Devastating True-Crime Drama That Refuses to Exploit Tragedy
Netflix’s The Witness avoids the usual true-crime clichés, delivering a compassionate and emotionally powerful look at the family left behind after the Rachel Nickell murder. With strong performances and a survivor-focused perspective, the three-part drama proves both affecting and thought-provoking.
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Sotto, Tulfo slam ‘ex-marines’ kickback claims
MANILA, Philippines — Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo on Thursday rejected the claims of the supposed ex-Marines who said they delivered cash-filled suitcases (“maletas”) to the lawmakers. Two of the 18 supposed ex-Marines, allegedly hired by ex-congressman Zaldy Co as “bagmen,” made the claims during a probe led by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta
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Negros lawmaker: Declare Cayetano ‘persona non grata’
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental 1st District Rep. Julio Ledesma IV has called on leaders of local government units, at least in his constituency, to declare Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano persona non grata. This after Ledesma described Cayetano, who was ousted as Senate leader on Wednesday, as a “disgrace to the Senate.” “This is my
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PNP: Warrant for second count of graft served to Estrada, Bonoan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) served another arrest warrant for a second graft charge against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and their three co-accused, the agency confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, the PNP said the new warrant was issued by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on
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Kidnapping cases vs Atong Ang now in Quezon City courts
MANILA, Philippines — The three cases of kidnapping with homicide and serious illegal detention against fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang in connection with missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) will now be handled by Quezon City courts. Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez confirmed this on Thursday, citing a Supreme Court en banc resolution on Feb.
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Castro denies Cayetano’s claim Palace is backing ‘illegitimate Senate’
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday refuted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s claim that Malacañang is supporting an illegitimate Senate. “The executive branch believes in the rule of law, in the law itself, and in the decisions of the Supreme Court,” Castro, speaking Filipino, said in a Viber message to reporters. READ: Cayetano:
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Cayetano tells Senate staff: Choose ‘with conscience’ who to follow
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday warned Senate staff who will not allow resource persons during his bloc’s scheduled hearings will be met with punishment, asking them to choose “with conscience” who they intend to follow: him or the acting Senate president. Cayetano said this during Thursday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing,
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No order from Bangsamoro chief to file Ombudsman case vs Iqbal
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Attorney General’s Office (BAGO) has denied that Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua had filed a complaint against former Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal before the Office of the Ombudsman. Bangsamoro Attorney General Bantuas M. Lucman said that Macacua did not order the filing of any case against Iqbal before the
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Bela Padilla Reacts To Movie Critic Who Said Her Movies Are “Nakakasawa”
Bela Padilla reacted to this negative comment Kapamilya actress Bela Padilla slammed a movie critic who commented that her movies are “nakakasawa.” Bela is known as one of the famous dramatic actresses of her generation. Aside from acting, she also showed her versatility behind the scenes as a director, writer, and producer. Her fans have ... Read more
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