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FMJ urged to return ambulance chasing in Magna Carta for seafarers
By J.Lo
“Ambulance chasing” refers to lawyers who reportedly persuade seafarers or workers injured on the job to seek monetary damages from their employers.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to again include Section 59 on ambulance chasing in Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers Law.
Before Marcos signs measure, Section 59 or exclusion of judgment and monetary awards must be included again, ICS and IMEC said in three-page open letter.
They said “stakes are simply too high” on ambulance chasing.
“Our global network of shipowners and operators was very disappointed by removal of Section 59 from the Magna Carta in May this year… removal of that well-balanced legislative provision puts at serious risk position of Philippines as world’s leading labor supply country,” they said.
ICS and IMEC also claimed that as of September 2023, quantifiable damage from ambulance chasing unrecovered amount due back to shipowners by way of garnishment and restitution of legal cases of Filipino seafarers had already reached $52.6 million, according to International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs.
“Regrettably, those seafarers that genuinely deserve lawful disability benefits are also not receiving them, as greater portion is retained by ambulance chasers,” they said.
Section 59 was deleted from Senate Bill 2221 and House Bill 7325 during May 20 bilateral conference committee hearing
In 2022 and 2023, Marcos reportedly heeded calls for long-term resolution on ambulance chasing and formed in January 2023 International Advisory Committee on Global Maritime Affairs, tasked with giving expert advice on major maritime issues affecting Filipino seafarers.
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ITC to open on June 12
By Cynthia Montojo
“Intramuros Tourist Center symbolizes our gateway to the past…celebration of rich history and testament to our collective identity,” First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said immersive museum experience awaits visitors of Walled City of Intramuros on Wednesday, as Intramuros Tourist Center is set to open its doors to public.
Immersive museum, dubbed Centro De Turismo, will open to public for free starting Wednesday as nation marks 126th Independence Day. It will operate daily from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening.
Department of Tourism said it is housed in former site of San Ignacio Church, one of the original seven churches of Intramuros, has been devastated during Battle of Manila in 1945.
Ruins of San Ignacio Church, formerly known for its Neoclassical architecture, has been transformed into Intramuros Tourist Center through an adaptive reuse funded by Office of the President. Project was led by the First Lady in coordination with DOT and other government agency.
Araneta-Marcos led inauguration of the new tourism hub. It is designed to bring tourists to cultural journey on history and provide them window to historic events from pre-colonial, Spanish era, World War II and until present and future development in Intramuros, World Travel Awards Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2022.
“Intramuros, with its storied walls and timeless streets, has always been symbol of our resilience as people…. center would add new chapter to our legacy…it will house invaluable artifacts, tell stories of our ancestors, and it also gives us good reason to stroll through these historical photos without having to pretend we are lost tourists,” she stressed.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Araneta-Marcos for supporting the project she said represents DOT’s “commitment to preserving and sharing unique cultural heritage of Manila.
“This project not only honors past but also provides dynamic space for our visitors to engage with history and stories of Intramuros,” tourism chief said.
“True to our mandate in DOT and as envisioned by our President, Intramuros Tourist Center is dedicated to enriching Philippine visitor experience,” she also said.
Visitors of Centro de Intramuros will be entertained by DOT-trained tour guides and tourism front liners who also completed Filipino Brand of Service Excellence training module.
Intramuros Administration’s administrator Joan Padilla said tourists will be provided information about guided tours, updates about services, events and activities within Walled City.
Aside from Intramuros Tourist Center, tourists can also visit Museo de Intramuros, located adjacent to it. Museum opened to public in May 2019, showcases ecclesiastical collection of Intramuros Administration, many of which were excavated from ruins of San Ignacio Church.
Meanwhile, DOT also said Centro De Turismo Intramuros will be part of Hop-On-Hop-Off Manila- Cultural Hub, country’s hop-on, hop-off bus tour program. Manila Cultural Hub has nine stops including :
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
Footnotes
Psalm 19:1 In Hebrew texts 19:1-14 is numbered 19:2-15.
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FMJ to skip Swiss Peace Summit
By Nidz Godino
“Philippines voice is very important…this region is very important,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, citing Manila’s support of six United Nations resolutions condemning Russian invasion and calling for end to war.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.will skip global peace summit in Switzerland this weekend and send presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. as country’s representative, Malacañang announced.
Galvez, head of Office of Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, has been designated as representative of Philippines to Ukraine peace summit, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in statement.
Swiss-organized summit will be held on June 15-16.
PCO has yet to respond to queries on why the President is not attending the event.
Zelensky made unexpected visit last week to Philippines to personally invite Marcos to attend summit.
Zelensky has accused Russia and China of trying to dissuade other states from attending event.
Before departing Manila on June 3, Zelensky said Philippines’ “voice” against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was important, citing similarities in security challenges facing two nations.
No country wants to again experience being colonized, he said, so countries with “strong and clear position that nobody can occupy your territory” must unite.
Zelensky also warned about possibility of war spreading to other regions if democratic nations fail to unite and allow Russia to win.
Ukraine needs Filipino mental health workers, especially for battle-weary soldiers, he said.
Marcos committed to sending mental health workers to Ukraine through UN peacekeeping process.
Two leaders failed to meet at recent Shangri-La Dialogue – Asia’s largest defense summit – in Singapore.
Zelensky made surprise appearance at the defense summit supposedly to drum up support from Asian countries.
National Amnesty Commission (NAC) and Philippine National Police (PNP) signed an agreement for success of Marcos administration’s amnesty program for rebels and secessionist groups.
Agreement aims to nurture climate conducive to peace, reconciliation and reintegration into mainstream society of members of Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas-Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Bongcayao Brigade, former members of Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front and their front organizations, members of Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front.
PNP could assist NAC in vetting information of amnesty applicants at local or national level.
Under agreement, PNP shall also acknowledge safe conduct passes issued by NAC so that applicants will have peace of mind and not get arrested while their amnesty applications are being processed.
This would be enforced unless applicants were arrested for committing acts not covered by amnesty program.
Ex-officio members of NAC, Interior Undersecretary Juan Victor Llamas representing Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, and presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr., supported partnership.
Signatories to the agreement were NAC chair Leah Tanodra-Armamento, NAC commissioners Jamar Kulayan and Naseer Marohomsalic and PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, represented by Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria and Col. Joseph Arguelles.
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126th Independence Day: FMJ leads Rizal Park rites
By Nidz Godino
“Alongside patriotism, unity is our strength as we remain committed to building One Strong Philippines for generations to come,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will lead today commemoration of 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, as country grapples with challenges from its longstanding maritime row with China over West Philippine Sea.
Marcos will lead flag-raising ceremony and wreath laying in Rizal Park in Manila.
Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying rites will also be held in Kawit, Cavite; Malolos City, Bulacan; San Juan City; Manila North Cemetery; Caloocan City and Angeles City, Pampanga, according to National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Vin d’honneur or formal reception for diplomats is traditionally held during Independence Day.
Parada ng Kalayaan 2024 will be held in the afternoon, featuring 22 floats depicting key historical events.
Filipino girl group BINI will perform after parade.
FMJ invited Filipinos to celebrate anniversary of Philippine independence, giving assurance that government is continuously defending country’s freedom and sovereignty.
At recent camp visits, Marcos highlighted need to strengthen military’s external defense capabilities but clarified Philippines is not waging war against anyone.
China’s aggression in West Philippine Sea has led to harassment of Filipino fishermen and water cannon attacks against coast guard vessels.
West Philippine Sea is portion of South China Sea within Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
In 2016, Hague-based arbitral tribunal voided China’s wide-reaching claim in South China Sea, but Chinese government refuses to recognize ruling.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. assured Filipinos that government and military will protect the country, though he did not specifically mention China and West Philippine Sea.
Filipinos should continue honoring and supporting veterans and soldiers, he said.
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. also gave assurance that military is dedicated to protecting state.
Progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) called on Filipinos to fight for genuine freedom against “US imperialist domination.”
Following nominal independence granted on July 4, 1946, Bayan said Philippines remained US neocolony, hosting two of the largest overseas US military bases.
Bayan highlighted expansion of US military presence through Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, includes nine forward military bases and prepositioning of military equipment.
These actions are meant to provoke China and could lead to intensified military conflict, similar to US involvement in Ukraine and other regions, Bayan argued.
Bayan condemned China’s aggressions and opposed US for using conflict to justify greater military intervention.
Inflation, joblessness, poverty, corruption and crime are modern-day enemies country must strive to overcome, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III.
“Let us fight inflation and work towards economic stability for all…let us fight for salary hikes that reflect true cost of living and give dignity to each hardworking Filipino…let us put an end to corruption…let us address joblessness and poverty as nation…let us work together to make our country safer for its people,” Pimentel said.
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‘To sing of Bagong Pilipinas’, legislate first
By Nidz Godino
“I suggest executive branch submit bill containing those ideas, to amend existing law governing national anthem, pledge and flag-raising ceremonies…memorandum circular is not sufficient… I believe law is needed in order to authorize that,” Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said Malacañang’s directive to integrate singing and recitation of “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge into weekly flag ceremonies of national government agencies and instrumentalities needs law.
Malacañang has ordered national government agencies and instrumentalities and encouraged local government units (LGUs) to integrate singing and recitation of “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge into their weekly flag ceremonies.
Memorandum Circular 52, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, seeks to “further instill principles of ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ brand of governance and leadership among Filipinos.”
Palace directed heads of all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations and education institutions, to ensure “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge are properly disseminated within their respective institutions and offices.
Presidential Communications Office was also tasked to implement measures to communicate and make available hymn and pledge to all government agencies and public.
Pimentel said policy “involves way of thinking of people…hence, such mandate must emanate from people’s chosen representatives, their legislators.”
“Also, notice MC involves SUCs ,state universities and colleges… students therein are not even government employees…they all observe established flag ceremony under existing law,” he pointed out.
For Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, question in MC includes “whether that is only for executive branch or for everyone because judiciary and legislature are separate, so we need to clarify that as well.”
Senate Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada explained insofar as laws are concerned, singing and playing of Philippine National Anthem are governed by Republic Act 8491.
Section 38 of RA 8491 stipulates whenever national anthem is played at public gathering, it must adhere to musical arrangement and composition by Julian Felipe. Attendees are also expected to sing anthem with fervor.
“It’s important to note MC 52 is neither illegal nor irregular; rather, it aims to foster culture of good governance and progressive leadership across all government levels,” Estrada said.
“It is no different from singing of Senate, school and university hymns, way to remind us of patriotism and unity of us Filipinos,” he stressed.
On the other hand, law professor Mel Sta. Maria of Far Eastern University declared memorandum on “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge is “in violation or goes beyond mandate of RA 8491” or Flag and Heraldic Code, and that Office of the President “just transgressed law which it claims it is implementing.”
Sta. Maria called MC 32 “coercive memo.”
Meanwhile, teachers are opposing Malacañang’s directive to require schools, national government agencies and instrumentalities to sing and recite “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge in weekly flag ceremonies, calling it move “reminiscent of political propaganda tactics seen during martial law years.”
Directive is impractical, unnecessary and has nothing to do with educating students about nationalism and patriotism, according to Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC).
“This initiative is superficial attempt to instill brand of governance, instead of genuinely educating schoolchildren about nationalism and patriotism through exemplary lives of our national leaders, resorts to mandatory recitations and songs,” TDC said in statement yesterday.
“True nationalism and patriotism cannot be enforced through hollow rituals or blind worship of national symbols, let alone piece of propaganda,” it stressed.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed last week MC 52, as approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , aims to instill principles of “Bagong Pilipinas.”
TDC pointed out that the administration does not need to force its own brand of governance and should instead work genuinely in interest of Filipinos to “truly inspire and educate youth.”
“People in power have duty to be responsive and responsible, exhibiting genuine love for country through their respect for human rights, adherence to rule of law and active fight against corruption,” TDC said.
“They must foster social justice through meaningful actions and legislation, not through forced singing of propaganda song and recital of pledge appears redundant… best way to teach our children about nationalism and patriotism is to show them leaders who lead by example, demonstrating their commitment to the country through their actions, policies and dedication to public service,” it added.
TDC also stressed national anthem is enough to remind students of their duties to the country.
Meanwhile, Civil Service Commission (CSC) saw nothing wrong with directive as, aside from Marcos’ having prerogative to enforce his policies within executive branch, instilling “positive values and virtues” to ensure everyone in government is aligned with administration’s goals.
“If this is tied with new Philippine Development Plan, then I don’t see what is wrong with ensuring that everybody in government is aligned with goals and principles being pushed for by administration,” CSC Chairman Karlo Nograles said at press conference.
While CSC is not required to follow Malacañang’s directive on hymn and pledge recital, Nograles noted he would speak with rest of CSC commissioners about implementing it.
Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND) also opposed new Malacañang directive, saying it may be unconstitutional.
Citing law experts’ opinion, CONTEND said RA 8491 or Flag Law “does not provide Office of the President authority to create and require new hymn to sing or pledge to recite during flag ceremonies in the country.”
CONTEND added introduction of “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge is reminiscent of “dark chapter in our history, glorifying era that brought suffering to countless citizens.”
“Bagong Lipunan’ of Marcos dictatorship in ’70s was period marked by severe human rights violations, suppression of dissent and economic hardship for many Filipinos,” group said.
“We challenge all educators to resist this unconstitutional move by Marcos Jr. and instead underscore historical truth and principles of nationalism and democracy in our classrooms and research,” it added.
Some government offices in the City of Manila played the “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn and pledge during flag-raising rites.
Manila LGU and Manila Police District (MPD) played soundtrack of “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn.
MPD personnel recited in unison “Bagong Pilipinas” pledge following pauses by leader at MPD headquarters.
At LGU’s flag ceremony held at Kartilya ng Katipunan Shrine beside Manila city hall, leader recited on her own new pledge with right hands of attending personnel raised.
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Teves extradition process proceeds
By Nidz Godino
“In other words, our government screwed up…thus, his imprisonment was declared illegal,” lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., tagged as mastermind of the March 2023 assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, was released from detention in Timor-Leste but later rearrested.
Topacio, said Teves detained pending his trial for extradition was released because Philippine government’s request for his extradition “was made out of time and in manner that is not sanctioned by practice and customary international law.”
“But Department of Justice (DOJ) clarified Teves was rearrested and taken into custody by Polícia Nacional of Timor-Leste at Becora Prison in Dili to continue to stand trial for extradition.
Topacio said judicial proceedings in relation to Teves’ stay in Timor-Leste begin today.
Teves will attend proceedings as well as witnesses, including former human rights commissioner Wilhelm Soriano, who will be presented as expert in human rights.
Soriano will testify on human rights violations in the Philippines “that should bar extradition, road to justice for Mr. Teves will be long and hard, bloody and painful, but we will never surrender,” Topacio revealed.
Last night, DOJ spokesman Mico Clavano expressed hope extradition proceedings against Teves would be successful, adding that former congressman may also still be deported “depending on direction taken by Timor-Leste government in coordination with Philippines.”
Clavano chided Topacio’s “misleading and highly irresponsible” statements regarding Teves’ release, adding these were “insult to both countries.”
He added DOJ was able to submit all requirements ahead of time and in manner fully compliant with Timor-Leste’s laws, contrary to Topacio’s claims.
“Teves release and subsequent re-arrest should not be taken as hindrance to the process but simply part of it…we appreciate steps currently being undertaken by Timor-Leste government to remove him from their territory and we eagerly anticipate his return to the Philippines so he can face multiple murder charges,” Clavano said.
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through Philippine embassy in Dili, is working on extradition of Teves to Manila, while Interpol national central bureau in Dili is exploring another legal route to his extradition.
Teves was arrested in March while playing golf by Timor-Leste police based on red notice or warrant issued by Interpol, hunting him after he fled Philippines following murder of Degamo and nine others.
Aside from murder of Degamo, Teves and others are also facing charges for deaths of three individuals in Negros Oriental in 2019.
Teves, who went into hiding in March 2023 shortly after being allowed to go to US for vacation sanctioned by Speaker Martin Romualdez, was designated “terrorist” by Anti-Terrorism Council in August 2023 following his expulsion from House of Representatives for disorderly conduct and continued absence despite expired travel authority.
In early February, Manila Court ordered cancellation of his passpor expelled lawmaker applied for asylum in Timor-Leste in 2023. However, in May last year, DFA said application was denied. Teves then sought for reconsideration, according to DOJ.
Earlier, Topacio expressed optimism that Teves’ application for political asylum in Timor-Leste would be granted and alleged killer of Degamo would no longer be extradited or deported back to the Philippines.
“He is not being prosecuted here in normal process…he is being persecuted with end view of pinning him down, notwithstanding constitutional guarantees of presumption of innocence,” Topacio said.
He insisted Teves was victim of “political persecution” by Philippine government.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla earlier called on Teves to return to the country immediately and “face court squarely.”
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Ch militia vessels shouldn’t be within Ph EEZ
By J.Lo
“We don’t know what they’re planning to do, but in the first place they should not even be there,” Philippine Navy spokesman for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said, referring to the Chinese thirty Chinese maritime militia vessels have been spotted in vicinity of Rozul Reef off Palawan, while Vietnam has reportedly scaled up its dredging activities in Kalayaan Island Group.
Trinidad said number of Chinese maritime militia or People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels spotted keep changing and it is not surprising.
“They shouldn’t be there…they are China’s agents of aggression, and they’re entering our exclusive economic zone…we should really be focused on this it’s incursion,” he said.
Trinidad said Chinese maritime militia vessels, coast guard and PLA ships spotted around nine features in West Philippine Sea vary in number.
According to Trinidad, Philippine Navy is also monitoring Vietnam’s increasing dredging and landfill work in South China Sea.
US researchers said Vietnam is speeding up South China Sea building pace, creating almost as much new land as in previous two years combined, setting stage for record year of island-building.
“We’re closely monitoring it but I believe the more appropriate agency to give details of that would be DFA ,Department of Foreign Affairs… DFA is acting on it,” Trinidad stressed.
Meanwhile, member of House committee on national defense and security said areas in the country’s territorial waters being subjected to intrusions by China should be marked as such in maps.
Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said word West Philippine Sea should also be used to identify this water territory in radio challenges and notices to mariners and aircraft navigators and pilots, among other communications.
“We need new maps showing West Philippine Sea. .. Google Maps, navigational maps used by all local and international ships and aircraft and maps in Philippine textbooks should all show where West Philippine Sea is… encyclopedias should also show where West Philippine Sea is,” Trinidad said.
Flores added National Mapping and Resource Information Authority’s Philippine administrative map should be made widely available locally and overseas.
“Notably, nowhere on Google Maps can you find name ‘West Philippine Sea,’ but name ‘South China Sea’ is there, smack in middle of Southeast Asia. ..Philippine Sea is there but Philippine Rise is not,” Trinidad maintained.
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Komedya o Komida
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KOMEDYANTE rin itong mga elitistang pulis aksyon at deteksyon, pumunta sa gyera hindi kumpleto ang bala, kung combatant si Puloy, nasundan sana ang SAF 44. Shout out muna kina Binang 1st Barangay Chairman Alfredo Quiambao, secretary Michelle Santos at treasurer Con-con Adatu,admin Ricardo Sta. Ana, konsehal Aru Cando, Alexander Malvar, Michelle Sotocua, Esperanza Benedicto, Gerry Noel,Pepito Nicandro. Kahit naman pulis aksyon ay hindi kapani-paniwalang hindi alam ng SAF na mananalakab sila sa kuta ni Puloy kaya dapat may search warrant silang dala, lalo naman ang Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, porte nitong mangalugad at tumugis ng criminal. Wala tuloy nadakmang Puloy. Hanga rin talaga ako sa yayamanin ni dating Congressman Teves, nakatatagal sa Timor ha, pagolf-golf lang nang madampot ng Interpol, nakalaya raw at nadampot uli para maituloy na ang prosesong ekstradisyon. Parang wala lang sa kanya ang prosekusyon, taliwas sa pinangangalandakang takot na maitumba. Nalalapit na ang seminar ng Marked Men for Christ sa San Carlos City, Pangasinan, sa susunod na buwang Hulyo, magkita-kita tayo mga ka-Marked. Hindi ko talaga malilimutan ang baradong mga kinatawan ni Chairman Alfredo Quiambao sa tanong ng mga sugo ng tanggapan ng gobernador ng Bulacan hinggil sa naglipanang mga aso’t pusa sa mga lansangan ng barangay. Ako ma’y hindi rin nakatitiyak kung may umiiral nga bang ordinansa o kahit resolusyon man sa bayan ng Bocaue sa mga stray animal. Pero kasambahay isang bagay ang tiyak, walang “municipal found” ang munisipalidad kaya walang pagdadalhan ang mga mahuhuling galang hayop kung ikakampanya man. Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal, may isang libo kayang bahay sa Binang 1st dahil kung mayroon halos 80% ang 701 bahay na may palikuran. Yung iba kaya saan dumurumi, sa ilog? Pagbati kay iskup news-on-line-daily managing editor Jorge Lopez sa pagiging ganap nang chaplain makaraan ang seminar workshop “Chaplaincy Clinical Pastor Education Seminar & Training ng Values Formation and Spiritual Transformation Council Philippines, International Inc. International Chaplain Ministerial Order. Bilang chaplain kasambahay, ipagpapatuloy ni boss Jorge ang pagtuturo bilang life coach sa mga pulis-Bocaue at malamang na magiging official chaplain ng Binang Elementary School at iba pang tanggapan ng lokal na pamahalaan.
Mabuhay ka bossing. Iwasan nyo kasambahay bumili ng gamot sa bangketa dahil baka mapeke kayo. Kung yung umuupa kina Marsing sa teleaksyong Batang Quiapo ay nagbebenta ng paso nang produkto, babala ng BFAD ay huwad talagang gamot ang nakalapag sa mga bangketa. Medicol Advance, Bioflu, Tuseran Forte, Kremil-S, Alaxan FR and Biogesic ang hinuwad ng mga pasaway na sindikato. MTRCB bakit walang “parental guidance ang paboritong BQ ni Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal. Whole some pa naman ang dating ng tele aksyon ni Coco Martin pero walang SPG sa You Tube. Baka akala ng mga bata, tamang 2 inaasawa sa bahay gaya nina Marites at Lena. Tiyak na nagpapatuloy ang bentahan ng “organ” at ngayon, buong bat ana ang ipinagbibili at sa media sosyal pa, lantaran na itong para bang sige “maghabulan tayo”, anang mga pasaway na sindikato. Mabuti nang mabuti kasambahay kung ang bentahan ng sanggol ay para magkaanak, aarugain, mamahaling parang tunay na kanila at hindi ang una ko nang nabanggit na kakataying parang hayop para sa pa rin sa organ nito, patawarin kayo mg ama kong Dios. Naaawa tuloy ako sa maglololang nakatira sa likod ng pangunahing supermarket sa may Sitio Bihunan, inilalambing nil ola kay Kapitan Duco, kahit gatas na Bonna para sa apo nya. Kung nasa pambansang tanggapan pa ako, kayang kaya ko iyan pero wala na e at dito sa pamahalaang local, sasagutin ka lamang ng MSWD na “wala kaming pondo riyan”. Basahin nyo na lang at subaybayan ang istorya sa iskup news-on-line daily. “HINDI nabibili ang magulang”, ang mensahe ni Barangay Binang 1st Administrator Ricardo Sta. Ana nang katawanin niya si Chairman Alfredo Quambao sa ika-54 na pagtatapos ng Binang Elementary School. Dahil nga hindi nabibili ang magulang at iisa lamang ang nagluwal sa iyo sa daigdig, ang pangaral ni Carding sa kulang sa 70 estudyanteng nagsipagtapos sa grade 6,igalang at mahalin mo silang pinagkakautangan mo ng iyong buhay. Malaki na ang isinulong ng paaralang ito mula nang ako ay magtapos rin ditto noong 1975. Noo’y kanya-kanya pa kami ng dalang silya at sa mismong paaralan ginanap ang pagtatapos. Sa graduation 2024, sa auditorium na ng Dr. Yanga’s Colleges ginanap, ditto rin ako nagtapos ng sekundarya noong 1979 at sa taong ito ay ipinagdiriwang naming ang ika-60 taon mula nang lisanin ng batch ang eskuwelahang ito. Kaya lamang ay nakalulungkot na hindi maasikaso ng kinauukulan ang papeles ng paaralang Binang Elementary School at walang matinong makausap hinggil ditto. Magdaraos ang batch 75 ng reunion at harinawang matalakay ang kapakanan ng paaralan. Sinariwa rin ni Carding na noong panahon niya ay hanggang grade 4 lamang ang klase rito na kapag grade 5 na ay sa Bocaue Central Scool na mag-aaral kaya hindi karamihan ang nakatatapos ng elementarya. Komida itong handog ng embahada ng Pransya sa Pilipinas, nagpatikim sila ng pagkaing lutong Pranses sa lansangan ng Makati City. Nagpatikim ang mga Pranses ng putahe, alak, lutong Pinoy tampok sa French Food Market sa mga lansangan ng lungsod Makati “French street food, crêpes, pastries and other delights with wines, liqueurs, coffees and beverages will be presented by Goût de France (Good France) Street Market on tree-lined Paseo Avenue along Ayala Triangle on June 1 to 2.” “Goût de France” ay ipinakilala kasambahay noong taong 2015 ng French Ministry of Foreign Affairs kapartner si chef Alain Ducasse. Nasa 20 French restaurant at pangunahing otel ang kalahok sa Goût de France hatid ang “special Goût de France menu” sa buong lingo hanggang June 9. Komedyante itong ospital sa kabayanan ng Bocaue, Bulacan, hindi nga ho ito kasambahay naniningil ng deposito agad at palilipasin muna ang 24 oras pero bawal ang promisorry letter. . Pagkuha mo Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal ng kwarto sa ipaaadmit mong pasyente, walang charity ward doon, P1,900 at P2,200 lang ang halaga ng room, palalagdaan sa iyo ang kasulatang bawal ang promisorry letter. Sige lang pirma, pero alam naman ng mga abogado nitong ospital na may “Anti-hospital hostage law” na hindi dahilan ang kakapusan mon ang pananalapi upang hindi ka pauwiin kung galling ka na at ang unang hakbang para magamit mo ang batas ayh PM. PM lang din ho sa akin kung may problema kayo sa discharge ng inyong pasyente. Pagbati sa mga kongresistang nagsisikap pagmalasakitan ang kapakanan naming mga nakatatanda-pagpapanatili sa 20% diskwento sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan. . Pero bakit kaya hanggang 20% lang Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal, dahil ba tinatanggal lang ang tubo sa puhunan at hindi ito kailangang galawin? Sa panukala nitong ilang deputado, ipinasasaklaw sa diskwento kahit mga produktong ipinakikilala pa lamang sa pamamagitan ng “promo”. Ipinaggigiitan ho ng mga hotel na ang mga ratang nasa promo gaya ng P500 ang sampung oras na pamamalagi na hindi saklaw ng 20% discount. Yun ho kasing promo ng kumpanya ay para sa kapakanan nito, paano naman ang batas na nilalabag na, dapat pang idiskwento ang nasa promo. Gusto ko ring tingkiin ang petrolyo, gasoline at krudo ng nagpapakargang senior citizen, dapat ikonsidera rin. Komedya na naman ang magaganap sa mga lansangan sa pagtataguang pung at girian ng mga “unconsolidated traditional jeepney” at magsisiga-sigaang enforcer. Tapos na kasi kasambahay ang grace period ng mga uncon at simul ana ng tugisan ng mga kulorum. Tyak magtatago ang mga kulorum hanggang manghinawa ang mga tugis boys. Alam nyo naman ang ugaling ningas-kugon, di pa rin nawawala at alam ng mga kulorum yun, pahinga muna, payagay-tagay muna. Pagkatapos ng sigwada, muling mamamayagpag ang mga kulorum, “happy days are here again”. Dyan nga Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal sa Imus City, Cavite, marami sa mga traditional jeepney ang ni walang ruta sa gilid, byaheng Dasmarinas City bayan-Imus City proper, kinunsinte ng mga awtoridad at pamahalaang lokal. Inutil rin dyan ang bantay-kulorum. Mababawasan kasambahay ang komedya sa munisipyo, city hall at barangay hall dahil mauudlot ang pamumulitika sa pamamahagi ng ayuda ng mga pulitiko. . Hindi na ho kasi kasambahay idaraan sa opisina ng mga ehekutibo lokal ang ayuda ni Social Welfare secretary Rex Gatchalian. Ito ho bang Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program o AKAP. 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“They did not have search warrant, only arrest warrant,” doomsday talker Apollo Quiboloy lawyer Israelito Torreon said heavily armed operatives of police Special Action Force (SAF) and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) swooped down several properties owned by accused sex offender and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy to serve arrest warrants for him and his accomplices, but went away empty handed.
In full battle gear, SAF commandos and CIDG operatives of Region 10 barged into several compounds owned by Quiboloy, but failed to find him and four of his alleged accomplices and members of his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) religious sect identified as Ingrid Canada, Pauline Canada, Inteng Canada and Jackie Roy.
Compounds were in Davao City, Samal Island and Sarangani.
These were KOJC’s main compound beside Davao International Airport, Prayer Mountain in Barangay Tamayong, Glory Mountain in Purok 6, Barangay Tamayong; QSands Baptismal Resort in Island Garden City of Samal and Kitbog Compound in Malungon, Sarangani.
Torreon said situation started to become tense at around 3:45 in the morning when members of raiding team using ladders scaled high fence and gates of KJC main compound on Diversion Road in the city to gain access to the sprawling property.
Followers of Quiboloy in the compound initially tried to stop raiders but eventually relented.
CIDG and SAF members reportedly rounded up workers found inside compound and did body searches on them.
Raiding teams also searched premises of Jose Maria Colleges, its dormitories, Bible school, as well as hangar where Quiboloy’s airplane and helicopters were kept.
Quiboloy has standing warrants of arrests from Davao City and Pasig City courts for child sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Police Regional Office XI spokesperson Maj. Catherine Dela Rey told media they were able to serve warrants “peacefully” despite resistance from some of Quiboloy’s followers.
Torreon said police were carrying only warrants of arrest but proceeded with searches on KOJC premises without presenting search warrants.
“They did not have search warrant, only arrest warrant,” he said in an interview.
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He said Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte made phone call to allow raids to proceed, “para walang gulo …” he described police operation as “overkill,” claiming that police destroyed gate of KOJC Glory Mountain and handcuffed several workers.
Dela Rey, however, belied claims of overkill.
“We were just following PNP operational procedure and were carrying just basic police equipment,” she said.
Dela Rey also denied reports that members of Civil Disturbance Management of Davao City Police Office were held inside PRO XI headquarters with their mobile phones confiscated the night prior to serving of arrest warrants.
“That is not true… CDM personnel of DCPO were part of units that served warrants,” she pointed out.
PNP spokesperson Col.Jean Fajardo said they did not have specific details on whereabouts of Quiboloy before raids, but they were sure he was still in country based on records from Bureau of Immigration.
Part of KOJC main headquarters is giant coliseum called Kingdome, which is said to be biggest in the Philippines with capacity of more than 75,000 people.
Two helicopters, believed to be carrying policemen, could be seen hovering above KOJC compound during raid. They failed to land reportedly due to obstructions placed on landing area, including several vehicles.
Torreon said many church workers were hurt during raids and they were preparing statements to support possible legal action against raiders.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque also described as “illegal” raid on properties of Quiboloy.
Roque said arrest warrant does not give police power to enter and search Quiboloy’s properties.
“What happened is that they have lawful arrest warrant that resulted in incidental search… Incidental search as consequence of lawful warrant of arrest is never allowed,” he added.
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