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¹⁶This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

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MMDA stops vlogging of operations

By Nidz Godino

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has ordered a ban on the recording and posting of videos of its road clearing operations and other official activities following viral video landed ranking official in trouble.

In statement issued on April 4, MMDA Chairman Romando Artes announced prohibition of vlogging, recording, posting and other forms of documentation of agency’s operations by both its employees and private individuals.

Under this directive, only MMDA’s Public Affairs Staff-Public Information Office (PAS-PIO) is authorized to post official photos and videos of operations on agency’s social media platforms, including Facebook, X and Instagram.

Artes announced directive after meeting between MMDA and representatives from Metro Manila’s 17 local government units in preparation for expected surge of motorists and commuters during Holy Week.

Decision follows cyberlibel complaint filed against MMDA Special Operations Group Strike Force head Gabriel Go by Capt. Mann Erik Felipe of Quezon City Police District (QCPD).

Felipe’s complaint stemmed from incident MMDA personnel apprehended him for illegal parking. He alleged Go berated him in front of fellow officers outside QCPD’s Anonas police station.

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NBI to help threatened drug war victims’ kin

By J.Lo

“They have received our complaints, five in total, and they said they will assign agent to assist us,” International Criminal Court (ICC) assistant to counsel Kristina Conti said families of victims of extrajudicial killings under Duterte administration have sought help of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against online harassment and fake news targeting them.

Victims ’ relatives, along with Conti, filed affidavits and formal complaints before NBI Cybercrime Division at its headquarters in Pasay City.

They urged authorities to look into social media accounts spreading disinformation and threatening both victims’ families and their legal representatives.

Among those who filed complaints was “Aling Shiela,” became target of online bashing after photo of her holding picture of her dead son circulated on social media.

Conti confirmed NBI has accepted five complaints related to online threats and harassment.

“Dhalia,” another complainant and relative of drug war victim, expressed dismay over threats and ridicule they have received while seeking justice for their loved ones.

“I never imagined that instead of receiving sympathy, we would be mocked and threatened just for demanding justice, we turned to NBI for help in identifying those harassing us online because while we have waited so long for justice, abuse we endure from these bashers has only worsened,”” Dhalia said.

Sheerah Escudero, whose brother Ephraim was killed in 2017, said she began receiving hate messages on Facebook after expressing willingness to testify in ICC’s case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

She accused online trolls of spreading misinformation, including edited photo falsely portraying her as fabricator of fake news. One post, she said, reached four million views.

Escudero said she consulted lawyer and is gathering evidence of harassment. She is also calling on government agencies to investigate spread of disinformation, saying some content creators have threatened other victims’ families.

In statement, National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL), Conti is member, said harassment experienced by ICC lawyer and victims “reflects emboldenment of Duterte’s most aggressive supporters , paid trolls and hardline loyalists alike , enabled by leadership that evades justice and feeds on fear and distortion.”

“By casting legal action as persecution and turning survivors into targets, Duterte’s camp is trying to kill accountability before it can take root,” it said.

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3 Fils fall for alleged spying

By Nidz Godino

“Investigation revealed Philippine intelligence agencies have long been focused on gathering information about China’s military deployments,” China’s state security authorities are looking into three Filipinos suspected of spying in the country that employs extensive state surveillance on its citizens and visitors.

Chinese state media Global Times reported Chinese state security authorities allegedly uncovered case of Filipino espionage.

Latest arrest in China came two days after Chinese embassy in Manila issued travel advisory, warning its citizens about frequent “harassment” of Chinese nationals by Philippine law enforcement agencies.

Filipino residing in China, allegedly repeatedly visited areas near Chinese military facilities, was being directed by “Philippine handler” engaging in espionage and intelligence-gathering activities within China.

China’s arrest of three Filipinos was reported after Philippine police arrested earlier six Chinese nationals and two accomplices for allegedly spying on US and Philippine Navy ship movements in Subic Bay.

Operation, led by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), launched raid at Grande Island, former strategic fort at entrance to Subic Bay.

Chinese suspects were posing as fishermen and tourists, according to NBI.

Mass surveillance in China is network of monitoring systems used by Chinese central government to monitor Chinese citizens and visitors. It is primarily conducted through government, although corporate surveillance in connection with Chinese government has been reported to occur. China monitors through internet surveillance, camera surveillance, and through other digital technologies. It has become increasingly widespread and grown in sophistication under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s administration.

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Election not a war

By J.Lo

“Despite competition, we should remain friends and brethren… should unite us rather than divide,” Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia urged candidates and their supporters to rein in their emotions.

As election violence intensifies, Garcia reminded candidates in midterm polls in May that electoral exercise is not war.

“Candidates should be best example of statesmanship,” Garcia said amid reported rise in number of election-related violence.

Election watchdog National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) has expressed concern over alarming rise in election-related violence as election day approaches.

NAMFREL said violent incidents undermine principles of democracy and threaten integrity of electoral process. It urged all candidates, political parties and their supporters to reject violence.

“We urge all stakeholders to prioritize peace and orderliness as campaign period begins,” NAMFREL said.

Along with other civil society groups, NAMFREL would monitor potential flashpoints of violence and take measures to prevent escalation before harm occurs.

Meanwhile, at least 39 suspected election-related incidents (ERIs) have been recorded by Philippine National Police, according to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo.

Of 39 cases reported, Fajardo said 11 were confirmed to be election-related, 23 cases found to have no connection to elections, and five still under investigation.

Fajardo noted that number of validated ERIs remains lower compared to previous elections, particularly 2019 midterm polls.

However, she cautioned that election period lasts until June 11, and authorities remain on alert to prevent any escalation, especially as local campaign period has begun.

“We know that local elections tend to be more intense because candidates often come from same families, communities, or social circles… we are closely monitoring the situation to ensure validated ERIs do not increase,” Fajardo said.

Fajardo also reported decline in number of areas classified as election areas of concern (EACs), from 403 recorded by Comelec on Jan. 8 down to 386 as of March 19.

Red and orange category areas saw reductions, with some moving to yellow category, while some previously classified as yellow were downgraded to green, meaning they are no longer considered at risk.

One of the contributing factors to this improvement, according to Fajardo, is swift response to security concerns raised by political aspirants.

She credited Comelec’s proactive approach, noting that Chairman Garcia and law enforcement agencies have been conducting security assessments in high-risk areas.

“We continuously address election risk factors such as intense political rivalries, private armed groups, serious security threats, and loose firearms… efforts have helped reduce number of EACs,” she said.

Among 11 validated ERIs, five are undergoing preliminary investigation, with cases already filed. Some suspects remain at large, but Fajardo confirmed elected officials, incumbents and aspirants are among those charged.

“We will not allow these cases to be disregarded…we are committed to ensuring that those involved in election-related violence are held accountable,” she said.

PNP has been on heightened alert since March 24, in response to simultaneous national and local election campaigns. Alert status will remain in place until elections conclude, Fajardo said.

Beginning April 1, PNP will also monitor summer vacation activities, including Holy Week exodus and major public events.

With heightened alert, at least 75 percent of PNP’s total force is deployed. Regular duty shifts have been extended from 12 hours to 15 hours to ensure continuous security coverage.

“Our deployment focuses on major roads, campaign sorties, transportation terminals, tourist destinations, and other public convergence areas,” Fajardo said, adding that they want to ensure that all major events run smoothly and securely.

There’s only 15 days left for those intending to observe conduct of coming national and local polls to file for accreditation with Comelec.

Comelec issued resolution setting April 15 as deadline for filing of accreditation for both domestic and foreign observers in scheduled May 12 elections.

Only Comelec-accredited domestic and foreign observers shall be given access to government facilities and polling precincts during elections.

“All Philippine nationals, whether as individuals or in groups, whether representing government or civil society interests, who are interested to observe conduct of the 2025 NLE shall file their applications,”Comelec said.

Individuals who are invited by poll body to participate in Comelec’s Guided International Election Observation Program must still comply with existing policies on the entry of foreign nationals as visitors to the Philippines and must secure entry visas.

To qualify for accreditation, Comelec said, applicants must have bonafide good intention to participate exclusively as observer.

“Observer-applicants must be free from any political, economic, or other conflicts of interests that would interfere with conduct of election observations impartially,” Comelec stressed.

Comelec requires applicants to disclose their intention to take part in conduct of elections as election observers. Applications may be sent via e-mail to election.observers@comelec.gov.ph, with documentary requirements.

Those based in National Capital Region may personally submit application or through authorized representative while those based outside of Metro Manila may submit to nearest Office of Regional Director, where they reside or hold office.

Duly accredited observers will be allowed access to all stages of electoral process, including preparatory activities, but subject to conditions as may be necessary for protection of Comelec personnel, property, privileged information, and integrity of elections.

Observers are expected to submit report of their observation mission to Comelec not later than June 11.

Comelec prohibits observers from engaging in partisan political activities or acts designed to affect results of elections and contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any election campaign or partisan political activity.

Observers are also barred from mingling and talking with voters inside any polling place, nor shall they threaten, intimidate, or actually cause any violence and propagate false and alarming reports relating to conduct of elections.

Any violation of prohibited acts, Comelec said, is punishable as election offense.

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Floods of cases may be presented vs Duterte – ICC lawyer

By Nidz Godino

“This doesn’t mean that these are only incidents that may be included in the charge,” International Criminal Court (ICC) spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said ICC prosecutor may present additional evidence against former president Rodrigo Duterte as initial pieces of evidence on 43 killings were only for application of his arrest warrant.

“These were sample of incidents related, that were for purpose of issuing arrest warrant sufficient from point of view of judges, to sustain charge of murder as crime against humanity, for purpose of arrest warrant, first step in judicial process,” he added.

In original application for Duterte’s warrant of arrest, ICC prosecutor cited 45 acts of murder, four acts of torture and three acts of rape as bases for crimes against humanity charges that they are pursuing against former president.

It said cases were “representative sample of multiple acts of violence” form part of “widespread and systematic” attacks against civilian population.

When it issued arrest warrant against Duterte, judges of ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I agreed that there was “reasonable grounds to believe that … murders of persons allegedly involved in various forms of criminal activities, including drug-related ones, were committed” in the Philippines.

They specifically cited “at least” 43 killings, including 19 allegedly committed by so-called Davao Death Squad and 24 during drug war.

According to El Abdallah, prosecutor may submit additional evidence during confirmation of charges hearing, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I has scheduled on Sept. 23.

“Confirmation of charges hearing is not trial… pre-trial phase, judges will decide whether or not there will be trial or if case will stop at this pre-trial stage, purpose of confirmation of charges is to test whether prosecutor’s evidence are sufficient to go to trial or if case should stop earlier…for that, prosecutor will have to demonstrate to judges, taking certain sample of evidence, that these evidence are strong enough,” added ICC spokesman.

While confirmation of charges hearing is only expected to last few days, El Abdallah said it was scheduled several months after Duterte’s initial appearance hearing to allow defense to review evidence against their client.

“Before confirmation of charges hearing, prosecutor will have to disclose, to transmit to the defense evidence he intends to rely during confirmation of charges hearing so that defense would have time to study it, to examine it,” he said, referring to “disclosure of evidence” process.

“Prosecutor may or may not call witness…same for defense…but if witnesses are called, other party will be able to cross examine them,” he added.

ICC prosecutor earlier confirmed disclosure of initial “181 items” cited in warrant application against Duterte.

El Abdallah said “it is part of defendant’s right to be provided with evidence prosecutor intends to rely during confirmation of charges hearing.”

“Upholding defense rights is key to ensure fairness of proceedings,” he added.

Meanwhile, not all of families of drug war victims are required to personally testify before ICC during confirmation of charges hearing, one of the five Filipino ICC-accredited lawyers said.

According to Center for International Law executive director and counsel for drug war victims Gilbert Andres, complainants need only to fill up form for victim participation.

“Not all victims can actually be presented before pre-trial chamber, so prosecutor will just choose whoever will be witness for that case,” Andres said.

Andres noted that witnesses to be presented before ICC will be chosen through Victims Participation and Reparations Section (VPRS).

“They will actually vet who will officially be admitted as victims who will participate and then they give their recommendation to pre-trial chamber, registry, through VPRS, will actually classify it to A,B,C… A will be victims who are really within scope of pre-trial chamber’s case, that is from Nov. 1, 2011 until March 16, 2019 and then B, those outside of scope and C those need to be determined,” Andres added.

Despite difference in spelling of their surnames, American author Nicholas Kaufmann did not escape attention of Filipinos mistook him for British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, who represents Duterte at ICC.

As early as March 20, days after Kaufman was formally recognized as Duterte’s lawyer, American author already posted on his Facebook page about the matter.

“People of the Philippines, I am *not* the ICC lawyer Nicholas Kaufman who is representing former president Duterte! Please stop messaging me!” he wrote.

Kaufmann wrote follow-up post, saying he is flooded “with followers and commenters from Philippines I guess don’t believe I’m not Duterte’s lawyer.”

“Our names aren’t even spelled the same ..he’s Kaufman with one N.. insane!” he added.

In response to question about nature of messages, Kaufmann said: “they started out pro-Duterte, but lately I’m getting some anti-Duterte commenters from Philippines apologizing for others and calling many of them bots.”

Author’s original post already received over 9,000 mostly “laugh” reactions, with over thousand shares and comments.

Many of recent comments came from Filipinos who were apologetic about mistake.

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Hike on fish prices seen at 30% during Holy Week

By J.Lo

“We will closely monitor market if there will be unreasonable increases,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa expects retail price of fish to increase between 15 to 30 percent with expected drop in consumption of pork during Holy Week.

At press conference, De Mesa gave assurance of enough fish supply with start of Holy Week on April 14.

De Mesa noted retail price of galunggong or round scad ranged between P200 and P340 per kilo.

Based also on monitoring of DA in Metro Manila markets, retail price of milkfish ranged between P150 and P250 per kilo; tilapia, between P120 and P180 per kilo; Indian mackerel, between P240 and P400 per kilo; sardines, between P100 and P220 per kilo; squid, between P360 and P480 per kilo and yellowfin tuna, between P190 and P360 per kilo.

Compliance with P45 maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice is now at 50 percent, according to De Mesa.

He said during inspection of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. at Mega Q-Mart in Quezon City, some retailers were even selling grains lower than P45 per kilo max SRP but some vendors still failed to comply.

Based on monitoring of DA in Metro Manila markets, retail price of imported special rice ranged between P55 and P60 per kilo; imported premium rice, between P44 and P55 per kilo; imported well-milled rice, P43 and P46 per kilo and imported regular milled rice, between P33 and P45 per kilo.

De Mesa said as of March 27, total rice imports totaled 800,000 metric tons.

At the same time, De Mesa said Tiu Laurel wants to maintain P45 per kilo max SRP so that farmgate price will not suffer with ongoing harvest.

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Ph team arrives in Myanmar for quake response, relief

By J.Lo

Philippine government has dispatched 91-member rescue and medical team on two-week humanitarian mission to assist Myanmar in medical and relief efforts In response to devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the.country.

First wave of responders, consisting of 58 personnel, departed from Pasay City early yesterday morning on two C-130 aircraft.

Team, led by Lt. Col. Erwen Diploma, includes volunteers from Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Fire Protection, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and coordinators from Office of Civil Defense.

Aside from search-and-rescue personnel, Philippine Medical Assistance Team, specialized unit under Department of Health, has also been deployed to assist injured.

It consists of medical professionals from two hospitals: four from Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital and 32 from Eastern Visayas Medical Center.

Jose Lingad contingent includes engineer Troi Degras, physical therapist Leandrew Magistrado, administrative aide Albert Barnedo and nursing attendant Sophia Bacay.

Meanwhile, Eastern Visayas Medical Center’s contingent comprises doctors, nurses, medical technologists, pharmacists, midwives, nursing attendants, administrative, logistics and technical staff.

Equipped with essential search-and-rescue equipment and medical supplies, team is set to stay in Myanmar for 18 days to deliver health services such as acute medical care, life support, trauma management, mental health and psychosocial support services, rehabilitation and pharmaceutical provisions.

Team will also offer logistics and operations, aircraft security, aeromedical personnel, isolation facilities and medical referrals as needed.

Prior to team’s departure, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Civil Defense Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno and PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura led send-off ceremony.

Remaining 33 members of rescue and medical team are scheduled to depart today.

Taytay, Palawan Bishop Broderick Pabillo has called on Filipinos to include in their prayers those affected by earthquake that struck Myanmar and nearby countries like Thailand. Also Servants of God in Christ Jesus Christian Ministries Incorporated of Luzon Convention of Soouthern Baptist Churches vowed intercession for families of victims, said Executive Secretary Jorge Lopez for moderator Dr. Enrico San Pedro.

Lopez emphasized gravity of the situation, “what happened to them could happen to us, so we must ensure our preparedness and readiness,we should also always pray that we would have strength, and that if calamity happens, we would be safe.”

Philippine embassy in Yangon reported no Filipinos have been rescued or located at the last known whereabouts of four missing following devastating earthquakes.

Embassy’s Composite Assistance to Nationals Team arrived in Mandalay on Monday evening and immediately met with Filipino community coordinators to assess situation and check on well-being of local Filipino community.

Team then proceeded to last known location of the four missing Filipinos, where they met with site supervisors leading search and rescue efforts.

On Sunday, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said two of the four missing Filipinos both professionals are married couple who were residing in building that collapsed during earthquake.

Embassy also said despite ongoing search operations, there have been no confirmed reports of any Filipinos being rescued or found at the site.

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Max SRP eyed for garlic, egg

By Nidz Godino

“If prices spike again, we will implement max SRP,” Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said garlic and eggs could be imposed with maximum suggested retail price (SRP) to curb possible profiteering.

Tiu Laurel clarified that proposed measure is on hold as DA is focused on controlling rice and pork prices.

While garlic max SRP has been discussed, Tiu Laurel said proposal was shelved after prices dropped to around P100, down from peak of P160.

Philippines imports around 95 percent of its garlic supply.

Egg prices are also being monitored by DA.

Price fluctuations could be attributed to rising demand fueled by election spending and higher chicken mortality caused by soaring temperatures, Tiu Laurel said.

DA said egg prices ranged between P6 and P8, lower than P10 to P12 reported in some areas.

Max SRP of imported rice declined to P45 per kilo on March 31.

DA also set max SRP of P380 per kilo of pork belly and P350 per kilo of pork shoulder.

Speaker Martin Romualdez called for refinement of DA’s price monitoring system to ensure official data reflects market realities.

DA and Department of Trade and Industry should have unified mechanism to allow people to “see true picture of prices in the market,” he said.

Citing DA’s “Bantay Presyo” data, Romualdez questioned differences in egg prices.

DA data showed large white chicken eggs priced at P8 to P9 per piece, while wet markets sold eggs at P9 to P11 and some supermarkets priced it at P12, he noted.

Accurate real-time data is critical for effective policymaking and preserving the confidence of consumers nationwide, he said.

Integrating more direct input from local vendors and market operators could bridge gap between official figures and ground realities, Romualdez said.

“Prices of meat and poultry are also increasing because of issue of African swine fever, lack of storage facilities and heat of summer. This cannot be disregarded,” he said.

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76 NBI agents reclassified to boost quality of service

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“Reclassification of agents will provide more quality service to Filipino people, improve their performance in solution of crime, and raise bar of competency in the field of law enforcement,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago said reclassification of 76 NBI special investigators (SI) to investigation agents (IA) is expected to boost quality of service of the agency.

He said reclassification of agents from SI III (Salary Grade 18) to IA III (SG 22) is dream come true for 76 agents who have been “serving the Bureau with pride and honor for longest time.”

“Now that they are eligible for promotion, it is time for them to perform in order that they be promoted to higher positions,” he said.

Santiago added that reclassification is retroactive to July 1, 2024 in accordance with Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10867 or NBI Reorganization and Modernization Act.

“Accordingly, agents will receive back wages,” he said

The NBI chief thanked Civil Service Commission (CSC) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for their help and support.

He noted that under NBI Modernization law, once an SI retires, the item shall be considered dissolved.

“That’s the reason why I requested and pleaded that these SIs be reclassified to Agent III, and DBM and CSC approved request,” he said.