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Sen. Padilla says OVP confidential funds help prevent NPA rebel attacks

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla said on Wednesday that the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential fund disbursements may have played a role in thwarting insurgent assaults, noting that the timing of the fund releases aligned with the founding anniversaries of the CPP-NPA and the NDF. During the 13th day of Vice President

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Quiboloy co-defendant sentenced in immigration fraud case — US DOJ

LOS ANGELES — Maria De Leon, co-defendant of Apollo Quiboloy, was sentenced to time already served after admitting she participated in an immigration fraud scheme that benefited members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), according to the US Department of Justice. The 77-year-old Koreatown resident received her sentence on Tuesday after entering a guilty

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Cebu City urges parents to help in fight vs school threat hoaxes

CEBU CITY — Officials here urged parents, teachers and residents to help identify those behind a series of bomb and shooting hoaxes that disrupted classes on Wednesday morning. At least seven public schools in the city’s mountain barangays, including Adlaon Integrated School, Taptap Integrated School and Sibugay Integrated School, were targeted, said Councilor Dave Tumulak,

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Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani cut classes after earthquake

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Authorities in Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani provinces suspended classes on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental shortly past noon for the safety of students and school personnel. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology initially reported that a magnitude 7 quake struck

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OVP’s 111 disbursements in one day? It’s unusual, says COA auditor

MANILA, Philippines— In just one day, Vice President Sara Duterte’s office made 111 disbursements totaling P17 million in confidential funds, as revealed during her impeachment trial on Wednesday. The disbursements were all dated December 23, 2022, according to Senator-judge Francis  “Kiko” Pangilinan. “Binilang namin, 111, isang araw totaling 17 million. Pag ka ganiyan ba, is

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Kidapawan suspends classes following magnitude 6.4 earthquake

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — Afternoon classes in all levels in both public and private schools here were cancelled following the earthquake that jolted this city shortly past Wednesday noon. Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista issued the directive to ensure the safety of all learners from possible aftershocks. READ: Phivolcs downgrades earthquake that hit Sarangani to magnitude

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DOJ on Dela Rosa arrest rumors: It’s a law enforcement matter

MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday could not confirm rumors of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s arrest for charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and said that such a development would be up to the law enforcement. “[O]n my part, I really have no information or data. I think

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Ruru Madrid Says Change Is Possible After Cheating

Ruru Madrid contradicted this statement about cheaters Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid stressed that a change can happen even after a cheating incident. Ruru’s statement that cheaters can change, appearance on the game show The People Have Spoken, became a hot topic when he seemingly defended cheaters. In the July 25 episode of the original Kapuso ... Read more

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Palawan National School Issues Statement on Reported P10 Student Contribution for Floor Repairs 

Palawan National School on Reported P10 Student Contribution “PNS SPTA has no participation in the planning, approval, implementation, or collection“ Palawan National School has released an official statement on reported P10 contribution from students for floor repair.  PNS has issued an official statement regarding reports that Senior High School students were being asked to contribute P10 each for the repair of flooring in two school buildings.  ... Read more

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