14 Pebrero, 2025 Biyernes

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Sara camp expects NBI charges

By J.Lo

“Romualdez clearly maneuvered  House of Representatives because he is threatened by VP Sara’s possible candidacy in the next national elections…pure political backstabbing of  former ally who no longer holds power,” Cagayan de Oro city, councilor Girlie Balaba said impeachment proceedings are part of political maneuverings within Congress.

Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio,  in  statement sent to reporters said she expected  National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)’s recommendation for criminal charges, which set into motion  legal storm she would be facing this year on top of  impeachment trial.

Since  NBI started investigating Duterte for grave threats and violating  anti-terrorism law last year over her remarks against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family, she had been saying that she was prepared for  “worst case scenario” where she would be facing multiple cases, including impeachment complaints, and face arrest for possible non-bailable offenses connected to  NBI’s investigation.

Duterte had skipped all of the NBI’s invitations to speak during the course of its probe, saying it would not have mattered as  Marcos administration had allegedly predetermined  filing of  complaints.

The Vice President had also earlier expressed skepticism on  fairness of  NBI investigation, stressing how Marcos had declared  he would not allow criminal acts to go unpunished.

She was referring to Marcos’ pronouncements following Duterte’s press conference late last year where she talked about contracting  person to kill the President, First Lady Liza Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez if their alleged plot to kill her succeeds.

Duterte also stressed last year that she did not regret revealing having tapped  person to “take revenge” on the three.

Remarks  made in virtual press conference prompted Malacañang to raise security for the First Family and triggered investigations by  Philippine National Police and  Department of Justice.

Balaba has spoken out in defense of Vice President Duterte, saying  impeachment proceedings are part of political maneuverings within Congress.

Balaba accused Romualdez of orchestrating  impeachment proceedings due to Duterte’s potential 2028 presidential bid.

Despite , majority of Mindanao lawmakers supporting  impeachment, Balaba remains optimistic about PDP-Laban’s senatorial candidates, citing strong regional support for Duterte allies.

Party’s slate includes reelectionist Senators Bong Go and Bato dela Rosa, along with lawyer Raul Lambino, musician-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc and lawyer Jesus Hinlo. 

TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

John 13:34-35

³⁴ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ³⁵ By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

13 Pebrero, 2025 Huwebes

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EcoWaste Coalition warns of gifting illegal perfumes

By J.Lo

“Our investigation shows  cosmetics containing BMHCA can still be found on store shelves despite ban, and sold to consumers unaware of  health risks of being exposed to such ingredient,” EcoWaste Coalition National Coordinator Aileen Lucero said in  statement thinking of gifting perfumes this Heart’s Day, environmental watchdog warned  public against purchasing fragrances containing  toxic, banned chemical “reprotoxic.”

EcoWaste Coalition found  sale of illegal perfumes has become  growing concern, as they contain synthetic fragrances with chemicals banned by Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

During  test purchase on February 2 and 3, EcoWaste Coalition bought 35 assorted products from 16 brands  believed to be imitations or counterfeit listed butylphenyl methylpropional among their ingredients.

Also known as BMHCA, p-BMHCA, lilial, lily aldehyde, lysmeral, or 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde,  chemical is commonly used for its floral scent.

Under FDA Circular 2023-007, it was banned starting Nov. 21, 2024, prohibiting  sale and distribution of cosmetic products containing  compound.

Purchased  products included perfumes, fragrance lotions, fragrance mists and body mists, sold in various scents and sizes for P75 to P300 each. EcoWaste said these were bought from wholesale and retail stores in Makati, Manila, and Quezon City.

She explained  exposure to  synthetic fragrance poses risks to women’s reproductive health, particularly pregnant women, and could also harm  unborn child.

European Union (EU) banned  chemical in March 2022 after it was classified as  allergen linked to skin and eye irritation.  Decision  was based on 2017 review by  Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). 

Environmental health specialist and doctor Geminn Louis Apostol said  synthetic compound has also been linked to infertility and hormonal disruption.

EcoWaste  has already informed  FDA about its findings and urged government to hold importers, distributors and sellers of BMHCA-containing cosmetics accountable.

“Banning BMHCA is indeed step in  right direction…as there are other synthetic fragrance chemicals of concern, it’s important to require full ingredient disclosure or transparency to inform consumers and reduce potential exposure to harmful substances,” Apostol said.

EcoWaste Coalition also advised consumers to check  FDA website for  list of banned ingredients in cosmetic products to avoid potential health risks.

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FMJ says admin slate has no tokhang backers, China allies

By Nidz Godino

“Wala sa kanila ang may bahid ng dugo dahil sa tokhang,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  said in his speech made no mention of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, during his proclamation rally, but he zeroed in on some of  most significant criticisms against  former president.

During  campaign kickoff rally of Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas in his bailiwick of Ilocos Norte, Marcos boldly proclaimed  none of his senatorial picks were involved in tokhang, infamous police operations  became synonymous with  bloody drug war.

Marcos’ senatorial bets consist of his sister Sen. Imee Marcos, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr., Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Sen. Lito Lapid, ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo, Sen. Francis Tolentino, former senator Manny Pacquiao, former Senate president Tito Sotto, Sen. Bong Revilla, former senator Panfilo, Lacson and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar. 

More than just being free from tokhang involvement, Marcos also boasted none of his bets were sympathetic to China and its claims over  West Philippine Sea.

Duterte has often been criticized for his friendly relations with China despite its incursions into Philippine waters, even admitting that he had struck  deal with Beijing to maintain  status quo in West Philippine Sea. During his presidency, Chinese vessels were frequently spotted in Philippine waters, with Duterte often downplaying Beijing’s actions.

“Wala sa kanila ang mga pumapalakpak sa Tsina at natutuwa pa kapag tayo ay binobomba ng tubig, tinatamaan ang ating mga Coast Guard, hinaharang ang ating mga mangingisda, ninanakaw ang kanilang huli, at bukod pa roon ay inaagaw pa ang mga isla natin para maging bahagi ng kanilang bansa,” Marcos said. 

The president also claimed  none of his senatorial bets were involved in corruption during  pandemic. Under Duterte’s term, Pharmally scandal was uncovered massive corruption case involving P10 billion worth of questionable pandemic deals.

Marcos also alluded to  “false prophet” accused of abusing women and children.

While he did not mention names, Duterte has been known endorser of Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed “son of god”  wanted for alleged sexual abuse crimes.

The president stressed none of his candidates defended Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

POGOs,  Marcos has since banned, proliferated during Duterte’s term, becoming  hotbed for criminal activities such as human trafficking and scams.

Marcos’ relationship with  Duterte clan took  turn for  worse in 2024. His Uniteam alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, Rodrigo’s daughter, collapsed after she allegedly made death threats against  president, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Rodrigo Duterte also appeared to test his influence when he questioned  military’s loyalty to Marcos, though he fell short of calling for  coup.

Campaign  season officially started on February 11 and will run until May 10, ahead of  2025 midterm elections.

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VP Sara’s future in balance as election season kicks off

By J.Lo

“Composition of the next Senate will be crucial” to  trial’s outcome, Dennis Coronacion, head of  political science department of Manila’s University of Santo Tomas, said campaigning began in the Philippines Tuesday for mid-term elections that could set  table for  next presidential race and determine  political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Talk show hosts, movie stars and a preacher jailed on sex-trafficking charges are among  typically colorful group of candidates vying for dozen open Senate seats.While  May 12 vote will fill more than 18,000 posts nationwide, would be senators who are facing duty few bargained for as jurists in impeachment trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s eldest daughter.

The vice president, whose alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.has imploded spectacularly, was impeached by  House of Representatives last Wednesday on charges of “violation of the constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and other high crimes”.Sixteen votes in the 24-seat Senate are needed to deliver conviction that would bar Duterte from public office and  presidential run she says she is “seriously considering”.

Senate President Francis Escudero has said it is “almost a sure thing”  trial will not finish before  new congress takes over on July 28.

On Thursday,  Duterte camp put out  statement urging voters to “choose wisely who they will vote for, especially in the Senate, where  fate of VP Sara will be decided”.Tuesday’s campaign kick-off is limited to Senate hopefuls and candidates for so-called party-list seats , those reserved for groups ranging from taxi drivers to midwives.

Electioneering will kick into higher gear late next month when candidates for remaining 254 House seats and thousands of local positions launch their bids for office, filling streets with brightly colored posters and  airwaves with catchy jingles.

But carnival-like atmosphere belies  darker side.

With control over local purse strings in  balance, even lower-level elected offices can be bitterly contested, with occasionally deadly results.

Police  are already investigating 12 incidents of possible “election-related” violence, including  shooting death of candidate for local post.

Police spokeswoman Gen. Jean Fajardo told reporters last month that three to five “private armed groups” that were backing politicians she did not identify were being monitored.

“These can do a lot to… harass candidates or worse, create violence to influence  outcome of  election for  certain area,” she said.

In  2022 presidential election, police said three security guards and one voter were shot dead in separate incidents on  southern island of Mindanao.

Hours before polls opened, another nine people were wounded in grenade attack at polling station.

Survey by pollster Social Weather Stations last month listed job creation, food security, the health system, education and workers’ rights as Filipinos’ top concerns.

But contest for Senate seats often boils down to name recognition, something polls suggest will continue.

Congressman and former television personality Erwin Tulfo and talk show host brother Ben Tulfo are both favorites to join  third sibling, Senator Raffy Tulfo, as members of senior chamber.

Self-proclaimed “Son of God” preacher Apollo Quiboloy awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges is polling poorly, while former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is looking to return to  Senate on slate backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose sister Imee is polling well after early struggles.

According to  Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism,  Marcos clan is one of at least 24 families running five or more candidates in  country long dominated by political dynasties.

In  southern city of Davao, multiple Duterte family members will seek office as they attempt to maintain control of their traditional stronghold.

Rodrigo Duterte, who will turn 80 before election day, is running for his old job, mayor of Davao , city that launched his political career.

If he wins, he could be joined at city hall by his son Sebastian, who is seeking to become Davao’s vice mayor.

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 Comelec brass appointed commissioners

By J.Lo

“She took her oath of office before yours truly so she can dispose power and functions immediately of the Commissioner,” Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.has named two insiders as replacements for two newly retired commissioners of  Comelec as  poll body gears up for  campaign period for this year’s midterm polls.

Appointment of long-time election officials Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal and Noli Rafol Pipo as commissioners was confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.Garcia thanked President Marcos for granting  Comelec’s request for  immediate appointment of “an insider” to replace Inting.Pipo, who started as  election officer III in Bangued, Abra in 1993, takes over  position of retired commissioner Marlon Casquejo. Before appointment, Pipo was  regional election director in Ilocos.

Two were issued ad interim appointments because Congress is not in session.Former Comelec commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said Marcos made “very good choice” in appointing  Casingal.

Pipo will take his oath of office tomorrow and will be assigned as  member of Comelec Second Division. His ad interim appointment is valid until resumption of Congress in June.

Meanwhile, President Marcos has named Agrarian Reform Undersecretary Luis Meinrado Pangulayan as commissioner of  Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Pangulayan’s appointment was ad interim, as Congress is on break. Malacañang will submit his nomination papers to  Commission on Appointments when Congress resumes session on June 2.

Pangulayan,  replaced Aileen Lizada, will serve as CSC commissioner until Feb. 2, 2032. His appointment paper was signed on Feb. 10.

Prior to his new appointment, Pangulayan was undersecretary for policy, planning and research at the Department of Agrarian Reform.

In November 2022, Marcos appointed Pangulayan as director of the Career Executive Service Board.

11 Pebrero, 2025 Martes

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Stop diversionary tactics, address impeach raps

By Nidz Godino

“This is nothing more than  desperate move to discredit  impeachment process,  real battle here is not about  political wrangling that we expect, but  one which involves truth and justice…these should not be hidden using diversionary tactics… would be best for the camp of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte to “stop  diversionary tactics” he said… they have been employing, and focus instead on how she can survive her impending Senate impeachment trial,”House assistant majority leader Jay Khonghun of Zambales’ first district said it was the height of political absurdity to raise issues against Speaker Martin Romualdez,  leader of House of Representatives that impeached Duterte, at this crucial stage.

 “The Speaker has been instrumental in ensuring that rule of law is followed, and now he is being targeted to weaken  case against Vice President Duterte,” he observed. “This, to me, seems crystal clear, let alone the timing…the Speaker is suddenly criticized after  complaint was sent to  Senate.”

“Duterte camp should not use Speaker Romualdez as scapegoat if only to evade questions about billions of confidential funds lost, or to veer away from Articles of Impeachment against her,” House deputy majority leader and La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V said.

“These diversionary tactics have no basis, and this is just another shot at fantasy and fiction… objective is very obvious, and they are just trying to divert  attention of people from  real issue   public should focus their attention on , the impeachment of Duterte,” he said.

Manila Rep. Joel Chua, chairman of the House committee on good government and public accountability that probed Duterte’s use of confidential funds, said: “We’ll see each other at  Senate Impeachment Court…we’re ready for her and her antics.”

Impeachment  complaint against Vice President Duterte was filed on  grounds of alleged corruption involving confidential funds. It was endorsed by at least 215 lawmakers,  rare show of unity across party lines, signaling broad support for accountability.

Ortega, also  member of  “Young Guns” club in  House, warned  Duterte camp against derailing any further the trial in  Senate.

“If they think we will get distracted through these tactics, they’re definitely wrong, because we will pursue this truth with more vigor than ever.”

Another 25 lawmakers who were not personally able to sign  complaint sent verifications to be part of  complainants in  impeachment raps against Vice President Duterte, bringing total number to 240 or almost 80 percent of  306-member House.

Ortega warned that attempts to derail  impeachment trial through politically motivated cases would only backfire on them.

“Senate must not be swayed by political distractions… people demand transparency and accountability, and they will not be fooled by these diversionary tactics.”

He urged  Senate to remain independent and not allow external influences to affect  impeachment trial.

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A mentor in Pokwang

By Cynthia Montojo

“Binibining Marikit” premieres today at 2:30 in the afternoon.

After starring in drama series “Magandang Dilag” as  plain-looking and witty Gigi, Herlene Budol headlines another GMA Afternoon Prime series “Binibining Marikit” as  hard-working and cheerful tour guide Marikit or Ikit. It has given  beauty queen, comedienne, host and social media influencer  chance to further learn  ropes of acting from seasoned stars such as Pokwang.  Latter  can do comedy or drama in one project and even both in another.

 “Madalas po ako yung magtanong sa kanya,” said Herlene, giving one  idea about  working dynamics between her and Pokwang, also known as “Mamang” to colleagues, in  recent press conference. “Siyempre, kasi si Mamang hindi naman  bida-bida na bigla na lang mag-a-advise sa…so, ako po yung unang nagtatanong talaga gaya ng, ‘Mang, tama po ba ito…Mang, OK po bang atake ‘to…Mang, ganito po ba dapat…laging dapat ako ang mag-approach kay Mamang ng mga ganun kasi beterana na po si Mamang… I really look up to her.”

So, Herlene values pieces of advice Pokwang has given her.

Dreaming of one day when she could collaborate with her idol on  project, Herlene shared  fun anecdote about  fulfillment of ticking that off on her wish list. She and Pokwang had  conversation and Herlene expressed her interest in working with the latter. If there was  new project in offing, she would learn it from her handler. This time around, it was Pokwang, her eventual co-star in “Binibining Marikit,” who revealed  good news.

“Sabi niya sa ‘kin, ‘Nak, ano ready ka na ba…ang sabi ko, ‘Na ano …sa ‘Binibining Marikit …so, nung una ko pong narinig sa kanya yun, naiyak pa ho ako,” recalled she.

“Parang kakabangit ko lang sa kanya na ‘Mang, sana maka-trabaho kita…tapos, nagulat po ako na sa kanya pa rin nanggaling pa yun….”

Aside from that, Herlene is also working with actor Tony Labrusca and Kevin Dasom, winner of Manhunt International 2024 and  Irish-Thai model, as her leading men.

Director of “Binibining Marikit” is Jorron Lee Monroy, who was also at the helm of “Shining Inheritance.”

“First and foremost, ‘Shining Inheritance’ was  family drama and  heavy drama… revolved around lives of rich people,” said he. “Visually, you would see characters in mansions, modern offices and restaurants… setting was Metro Manila…with ‘Binibining Marikit,’ it is also dramatic and cinematic, but there’s  add-on of romance and comedy. Dun pa lang sa mixture na yun, iba na kaagad yung vibe na binibigay ng show. As shown in AVP, we would shoot scenes on mountain, cross  river and climb  mountain to form and tell this show.” Doing so is given since Ikit, the character of Herlene, is  tour guide and  vlogger.

Since  story is told with  mountains of Brgy. Daraitan in Tanay, Rizal as  backdrop, Herlene,  Rizaleña, was in awe of beautiful environmental spots  her hometown can offer to locals and visitors.  Scenic  landscape includes mountains and rivers. It will also be featured in “Binibining Marikit.”

Part of the narrative is  tribe that is on verge of getting affected by  development project. Show’s message is about taking care and saving  environment, said Herlene, and  beauty of having  harmonious relationship between family, friends and people in the community. “It’s not just about respect to people, but also respect to environment…you will learn how to love and learn more about child-and-parent love and  love of people for  environment,” she concluded.

Watch “Binibining Marikit” from Mondays to Saturdays on GMA Afternoon Prime.

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Bato is sorry after backlash for mocking Akbayan solon

By Nidz Godino

“I apologize for what I said and did, particularly in failing to see the bigger picture…my apologies to Congressman Perci Cendana for my offensive comments on his person… I wish him good health,” Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa apologized for insulting the appearance of Rep. Perci Cendaña (Akbayan Party-list).

Dela Rosa issued  statement following backlash from several personalities and health groups after mocking Cendaña,  stroke survivor.

The senator said his remarks against  Akbayan lawmaker stemmed from  “anger” of “Mindanaoans” and “Cebuano-speaking people,” whom he “empathized” with.

 “I make no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt my words have caused,” he stressed. 

Dela Rosa,  known Duterte ally seeking reelection, commented on  Facebook post that he would “knock up” Cendaña’s face after the lawmaker criticized Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio for not taking her impeachment by the House of Representatives seriously.

“Your face looks as though it has been punched, that’s why it’s skewed, come here so I can punch  other side of your face and make it balanced,” Dela Rosa said

Cendaña responded by saying that his face should not be mocked, saying that this “crooked-faced gay man” is  stroke survivor.

“Yakap na mahigpit sa mga kapwa ko stroke survivor,” he said. 

The House of Representatives impeached Duterte on February 5 after 215 lawmakers endorsed  articles of impeachment to  Senate.

Several public figures have condemned Dela Rosa’s statement, calling it inappropriate and insensitive.

Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima described his remarks as “unacceptable.”

“Hindi ito biro–tahasang pambabastos ito, lalo na sa isang taong buong tapang na humarap at nalagpasan ang matinding hamon sa kanyang kalusugan,” De Lima said.

She added that Dela Rosa’s actions were not only  insult to Cendaña but also to the dignity of their positions as elected officials.

“Ang isang senador na nagsusulong ng karahasan, kahit sa biro, ay hindi naaayon sa tungkuling dapat niyang ginagampanan, ipinakikita ng ganitong asal kung bakit kailangang piliing mabuti ang mga namumuno sa ating bayan,” De Lima said. 

Meanwhile, Free Legal Assistance Group Chairman Chel Diokno also expressed his support for the Akbayan solon. 

“Low blow talaga…ganyan talaga ang mga bully… Yakap at akbayan Rep. Perci…we have your back,” Diokno said. 

TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

13 If I speak in the tongues^[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. ³ If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,^[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Footnotes

1. 1 Corinthians 13:1 Or languages
2. 1 Corinthians 13:3 Some manuscri