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Marbil sacks 2 cops moonlighting for Paolo Duterte
By J.Lo
“That’s perpetual disqualification from any government post… our warning to police force: make sure to take your job religiously,” Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil. told reporters at Camp Crame two police officers allegedly moonlighting as security escorts for Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte have been ordered dismissed.
Authorities probed police Executive M/Sgt. Rexter Millano and S/Sgt. Leonard Pamat for acting as Duterte’s bodyguards without proper authority.
Millano and Pamat should be kicked out of PNP for dishonesty, Marbil said.
Davao City police chief Col. Hansel Marantan said Millano and Pamat were assigned with Marilog and Paquibato stations.
Their immediate commanders should also be sanctioned, Marbil stressed.
Eleven officers and personnel of Special Action Force (SAF) were dismissed in November last year for providing illegal security escort services to Chinese national in Muntinlupa City, he recalled.
Duterte is embroiled in controversy after altercation with businessman at Davao bar last Feb. 24, incident caught on closed-circuit television.
Apart from Millano and Pamat, two Philippine Air Force personnel were also part of Duterte’s security detail, based on footage.
Moonlighting is serious offense in PNP, Marbil maintained.
In defense of her brother, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has claimed viral video showing Paolo threatening man with knife is ultimately “political attack.”
“It’s good thing that this CCTV footage appeared before May 12 midterm elections so voters can properly decide who they will choose… but it’s really political attack,” she said.
The businessman has filed complaint against Paolo for allegedly physically assaulting him for hours inside bar.
“I don’t think President Marcos’ candidates in Davao City are involved in filing case… purely PNP and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG),” she said.
The Vice President claimed there is broader pattern of harassment targeting her family, she believes is being driven by national political interests.
“It’s clear administration has pattern of diverting attention away from their failures and attacking political opponents instead… one of the national government’s strategies to destroy our family,” she said.
Fearing alleged police raid, supporters of Duterte family are watching over former president Rodrigo Duterte’s residence at Doña Luisa Village 1 in Ecoland in Davao City.
Over 500 members of CIDG and 300 SAF personnel recently arrived in the city.
On March 11, Duterte was arrested and turned over to International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity stemming from his bloody war on drugs.
The Vice President said Marcos should be held accountable for her father’s arrest.
Duterte’s supporters are reportedly coming from different parts of the country to guard his residence from police officers.
Meanwhile, simultaneous rallies will be held nationwide today serving as miting de avance for candidates of Duterte-led Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban ng Bayan.
Despite being detained in The Hague, Duterte is running for Davao City mayor in May 12 midterm elections.
Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing before ICC is scheduled for Sept. 23.
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Delays in P1.9 B e-gates procurement hit
By Nidz Godino
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has expressed frustration over the prolonged procurement process for 101 electronic gates (e-gates) for airports worth P1.9 billion.
BI Deputy Commissioner Daniel Laogan reportedly tendered his resignation as the bureau’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairman, citing “personal reasons.”
In a statement, Viado clarified that his presence at the BAC meeting on May 2 was not meant to coerce or influence the members, but to underscore the urgency of the matter.
He emphasized the need to fast-track the project, which aims to install e-gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other major airports in time for the BI’s 85th anniversary this September.“I lead with discipline and urgency. I don’t tolerate complacency – when something needs to change, it must change now. I may be strict, but I get things done,” said Viado.
“When change is needed, it must not be delayed,” he added in Filipino.
Viado explained that since assuming office as commissioner in October, he has ordered a review of the bureau’s processes and technologies to support modernization, even hiring technical advisers for the task.
“Modernizing the systems of the BI has always been my drive. We are operating on an 85-year-old law and our technologies are almost outdated,” he said.E-gates program reportedly began in June 2024, prior to Viado’s appointment as BI chief.
“We have no time to dilly dally, the budget is in our appropriations for this year. If not finalized, it could be removed from our budget by the Department of Budget and Management,” he warned.
A technical working group was formed in February to conduct a market study on the procurement of additional electronic gates.
“The terms of reference (TOR) in procuring the e-gates were crafted to upgrade and expand the system by integrating automated biometric identification systems. This has already been approved and is set for posting,” he said.
However, during the latest BAC meeting – where approval was expected – one member allegedly proposed further revisions that would delay the process.
One such proposal involved the inclusion of iris scan capabilities in the TOR, which Viado criticized as unnecessary and extremely costly.
Countries like the US and Canada do not use iris scanning in immigration processing due to its high cost and unsuitability for long-term use, he said.
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has expressed frustration over the prolonged procurement process for 101 electronic gates (e-gates) for airports worth P1.9 billion.
BI Deputy Commissioner Daniel Laogan reportedly tendered his resignation as the bureau’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairman, citing “personal reasons.”
In a statement, Viado clarified that his presence at the BAC meeting on May 2 was not meant to coerce or influence the members, but to underscore the urgency of the matter.
He emphasized the need to fast-track the project, which aims to install e-gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other major airports in time for the BI’s 85th anniversary this September.Viado explained that since assuming office as commissioner in October, he has ordered a review of the bureau’s processes and technologies to support modernization, even hiring technical advisers for the task.
“Modernizing the systems of the BI has always been my drive. We are operating on an 85-year-old law and our technologies are almost outdated,” he said.“We have no time to dilly dally, the budget is in our appropriations for this year. If not finalized, it could be removed from our budget by the Department of Budget and Management,” he warned.
A technical working group was formed in February to conduct a market study on the procurement of additional electronic gates.
“The terms of reference (TOR) in procuring the e-gates were crafted to upgrade and expand the system by integrating automated biometric identification systems. This has already been approved and is set for posting,” he said.
However, during the latest BAC meeting – where approval was expected – one member allegedly proposed further revisions that would delay the process.
One such proposal involved the inclusion of iris scan capabilities in the TOR, which Viado criticized as unnecessary and extremely costly.
Countries like the US and Canada do not use iris scanning in immigration processing due to its high cost and unsuitability for long-term use, he said.
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has expressed frustration over the prolonged procurement process for 101 electronic gates (e-gates) for airports worth P1.9 billion.
BI Deputy Commissioner Daniel Laogan reportedly tendered his resignation as the bureau’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairman, citing “personal reasons.”
In a statement, Viado clarified that his presence at the BAC meeting on May 2 was not meant to coerce or influence the members, but to underscore the urgency of the matter.
He emphasized the need to fast-track the project, which aims to install e-gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other major airports in time for the BI’s 85th anniversary this September.“I lead with discipline and urgency. I don’t tolerate complacency – when something needs to change, it must change now. I may be strict, but I get things done,” said Viado.
“When change is needed, it must not be delayed,” he added in Filipino.
Viado explained that since assuming office as commissioner in October, he has ordered a review of the bureau’s processes and technologies to support modernization, even hiring technical advisers for the task.
“Modernizing the systems of the BI has always been my drive. We are operating on an 85-year-old law and our technologies are almost outdated,” he said. The e-gates program reportedly began in June 2024, prior to Viado’s appointment as BI chief.
“We have no time to dilly dally, the budget is in our appropriations for this year. If not finalized, it could be removed from our budget by the Department of Budget and Management,” he warned.
A technical working group was formed in February to conduct a market study on the procurement of additional electronic gates.
“The terms of reference (TOR) in procuring the e-gates were crafted to upgrade and expand the system by integrating automated biometric identification systems. This has already been approved and is set for posting,” he said.
However, during the latest BAC meeting – where approval was expected – one member allegedly proposed further revisions that would delay the process.
One such proposal involved the inclusion of iris scan capabilities in the TOR, which Viado criticized as unnecessary and extremely costly.
Countries like the US and Canada do not use iris scanning in immigration processing due to its high cost and unsuitability for long-term use, he said.
“I lead with discipline and urgency… I don’t tolerate complacency when something needs to change, it must change now… I may be strict, but I get things done,” Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said Viado has expressed frustration over prolonged procurement process for 101 electronic gates (e-gates) for airports worth P1.9 billion.
BI Deputy Commissioner Daniel Laogan reportedly tendered his resignation as bureau’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairman, citing “personal reasons.”
In statement, Viado clarified that his presence at BAC meeting on May 2 was not meant to coerce or influence members, but to underscore urgency of the matter.
He emphasized need to fast-track project, aims to install e-gates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other major airports in time for BI’s 85th anniversary this September.
Viado explained since assuming office as commissioner in October, he has ordered review of bureau’s processes and technologies to support modernization, even hiring technical advisers for the task.
“Modernizing systems of BI has always been my drive…we are operating on 85-year-old law and our technologies are almost outdated,” he said. E-gates program reportedly began in June 2024, prior to Viado’s appointment as BI chief.
“We have no time to dilly dally, budget is in our appropriations for this year…if not finalized, it could be removed from our budget by Department of Budget and Management,” he warned.
Technical working group was formed in February to conduct market study on procurement of additional electronic gates.
“Terms of reference ,TOR in procuring e-gates were crafted to upgrade and expand system by integrating automated biometric identification systems… has already been approved and is set for posting,” he said.
However, during latest BAC meeting where approval was expected one member allegedly proposed further revisions that would delay process.
One such proposal involved inclusion of iris scan capabilities in TOR, Viado criticized as unnecessary and extremely costly.
Countries like US and Canada do not use iris scanning in immigration processing due to its high cost and unsuitability for long-term use, he said.
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Ch research vessel, capable of underwater mapping, out of Ph waters
By J.Lo
“It’s worrisome because these Chinese research vessels have capability for deep sea mapping… there is possibility that they are doing this to support submarine navigation,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman on West Philippine Sea issues Commodore Jay Tarriela said at press briefing.Chinese research vessel believed to be engaged in deep sea mapping to support submarine operations was escorted out of waters of Ilocos Norte on Monday.
Tarriela said Tan Suo 3 was first detected illegally conducting marine scientific research about 92 nautical miles off Burgos, Ilocos Norte on May 1.
He stressed that such activities pose serious threat to security, noting that deep sea mapping of seabed can be used to facilitate deployment of submarines.
On Monday, PCG said it deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua and aircraft to monitor and escort Tan Suo 3 out of country’s exclusive economic zone.
During operation, PCG observed manned submersible vessel, Shenhai Yongshi or Deep-Sea Warrior, approaching Chinese ship, retrieved it from water.
Submersible, designed for deep-sea exploration and scientific research, is capable of diving to depth of 4,500 meters.
PCG also reported recovery of unidentified yellow piece of equipment, could be part of instruments used by Chinese in their research operations.
As of 10 in the morning yesterday, Tan Suo 3 was located about 250 nautical miles off Burgos, outside Philippine EEZ.
Meanwhile, as conclusion of this year’s Balikatan exercises nears, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday to assure him of Trump administration’s commitment to stronger defense alliance “rooted in shared interest and democratic values.”
Balikatan exercises end on May 9.
Joint Staff spokesman Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey said Caine and Brawner, during call, “discussed importance of US-Philippines relationship, opportunities to increase bilateral and multilateral engagements and commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific region.”
“US-Philippines’ bilateral security partnership is key to managing emerging threats across Indo-Pacific region,” Dorsey said in readout.
Among last events of Balikatan was search and rescue drill off Zambales.
Philippine Air Force’s 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) teamed up with its US counterpart during exercise held in combat conditions.
Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, Combined Joint Information Bureau of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, said Filipino and US troops utilized their respective air assets and executed realistic search and rescue missions.
Utilizing Bell 205A and Super Huey helicopters, Salgado said PAF personnel performed helocast insertions and hoist extractions, with aerial security.
During search and rescue events, US C-130J located “survivor “and deployed survival kit, enabling seamless joint response by both Philippine and US forces.
Salgado said US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey conducted parallel search and rescue operation, highlighting interoperability and under post-recovery, while PAF’s S7 aeromedical team provided simulated in-flight treatment before transferring patient to ground medical personnel at Clark Air Base.
“These complex drills sharpened both nations’ readiness for life-saving missions in contested environments and vital role of 505th SRG in national and allied operations,” he said.
At Camp Aguinaldo from April 29 to May 1, Philippine, US, and Japanese military forces, along with civilian leaders, gathered for Balikatan 25 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Tabletop Exercise.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., meanwhile, has committed to further modernize PCG, citing its crucial role in protecting West Philippine Sea.
“In time of global instability and rising maritime tensions, we look to you, together with Philippine Navy and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to stand ground in stormy seas and never waver in what is right,” the President said in his speech at oath-taking ceremony for 29 newly promoted PCG officers at Malacañang.
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1st e-jeepney factory opens in Lima, Batangas
By J.Lo
“We copied iconic jeepney design exactly because drivers and transport groups requested it… government required it…but now, we’re making it sustainable,” former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson said gesturing to factory floor where three models of e-jeepneys were on display game-changing moment occurred when Philippines’ first e-jeepney assembly plant opened in Lima, Batangas, bringing country step closer to eco-friendly, cleaner and greener commutes.
Singson has spent years standing with jeepney drivers and operators struggling with cost of shift to modernized transport.
Inside vast assembly plant, Singson spoke about his mission: to give jeepney drivers fighting chance in modern era.
For the former governor, plant, named “LCS (Luis Chavit Singson) EMON Lima Factory,” is more than just business , it’s about saving livelihoods and catching up with Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
Each basic unit costs P1.2 million, against prevailing market price of P2.5 to P3 million a price Singson claimed drivers could recover in two to three years.
“We plan to produce 500 units a month, but if demand grows, we’ll ramp it up,” he added.
Unlike imported e-vehicles, e-jeepneys come with crucial advantage in local parts and maintenance support.
“If something breaks, we can fix it here,” he said.
However, he said hurdle is route approvals.
“We are waiting for Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to process franchise applications for e-jeepney transportation services,” Singson added.
While awaiting local permits, he said international interest is growing. Paraguay has already ordered 60 units at P2.5 million each , deal he admitted would help offset costs.
“Everything will be assembled here, then exported…it takes just two hours with four workers per unit,” he said.
Newly opened assembly plant, expected to employ close to 100 Filipino workers, will later expand to Visayas and Mindanao.
Singson brushed off political motives in his senatorial run for 2025 midterm elections.
“I don’t want political colors, that is why I withdrew; I want solutions,” he said, adding that his focus remains on transport sector , a cause he’s championed since PUV modernization plan floated during then-president Fidel Ramos’ time.
Chavit’s daughter, Richelle Singson of Ako Ilokano Ako Party-list, earlier vowed to boost her father’s e-jeepney initiative through their party-list, saying former doesn’t need Senate seat to serve.
“Itinutuloy namin ang laban ni Daddy,” Richelle pledged, keeping her father’s transport modernization promise alive.
Meanwhile, Orlando Marquez, president of Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas, couldn’t hide his excitement about historic facility.
“Manong Chavit thought of this…he embraced us in transport industry…we are happy because finally, after years of struggles with modernization, first e-jeepney assembly plant in the Philippines is here,” Marquez said.
Transport leader highlighted game-changing economics of locally made e-jeepneys, surprisingly low compared to imports.
Zaldy Pingay of the Stop and Go Transport Coalition cannot thank Singson enough for the blessing.
He said: “He’s giving us electric jeepneys at rock-bottom prices,zero downpayment, zero interest. But more than that, he’s saving the soul of our iconic Philippine jeepney.”
“Hindi mawawala ang mukha ng ating minamahal na jeepney,” he added, referring to assembled unit that maintained vibrant colors and familiar silhouette of traditional jeepneys.
He said Filipinos will build and maintain e-jeepneys, from assembly line workers to service technicians.
“Maraming trabaho ang magbubukas, from Batangas to entire country,stimulus package for our local economy,” Pingay said.
Assembly plant, former governor’s long-held dream, is part of partnership between LCS Group of Companies and South Korea’s E-MON Co. , global leader in electric mobility sharing services.
Designed by renowned Korea Automobile Technology Institute, this cutting-edge e-jeepney, with 27-seat capacity, combines modern efficiency with classic Filipino charm.
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“World War II corvette Miguel Malvar took on water while being positioned approximately 30 nautical miles west of San Antonio, Zambales before sinking at 7:20 in the morning at its intended location for MARSTRIKE,” Philippine Navy(PN) spokesman Capt. John Percie Alcos said in press briefing said decommissioned Navy ship, originally scheduled to be sunk during this year’s maritime strike (MARSTRIKE) as part of Balikatan exercises, sank off coast of San Antonio, Zambales ahead of drill.
Alcos added that former Miguel Malvar sank while being towed to its designated location.
“No personnel were injured. Prior to the towing of the target vessel to operational area, BRP Miguel Malvar underwent environmental cleaning and preparation for MARSTRIKE,” he added.
Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, chief of Balikatan Exercises’ Combined Joint Information Bureau, said vessel was chosen because it had exceeded its service life and was no longer fit for normal operations.
Despite premature sinking, MARSTRIKE exercise remains unchanged as part of Balikatan 40-2025’s command post training.
In separate maritime development, Philippine Coast Guard reported presence of Chinese research vessel and manned submersible operating within country’s exclusive economic zone off coast of Ilocos Norte.
According to PCG spokesman for West Philippine Sea concerns Commodore Jay Tarriela, said 97-meter patrol vessel Teresa Magbanua detected Chinese research ship Tan Suo 3 approximately 92 nautical miles off Burgos, Ilocos Norte on May 1.
PCG aircraft conducting maritime domain awareness flight yesterday morning confirmed Tan Suo 3 remained in the area.
According to Tarriela, female officer aboard Teresa Magbanua and male aircraft crew member challenged vessel via radio, stating that its “irregular movements were deemed inconsistent with freedom of navigation and indicative of marine scientific research activities, violate sovereign rights of the Philippines.”
He added that Chinese vessel had violated Philippine Maritime Zones Act, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and 2016 Arbitral Award.
While confronting Tan Suo 3, PCG also spotted manned deep-sea submersible, identified as Shenhai Yongshi or Deep-Sea Warrior, fast approaching Chinese vessel before being retrieved by its crew.
“This submersible is engineered for deep-sea exploration and scientific research, with capability to dive to depths of 4,500 meters,” he pointed out.
He also reported that rigid hull inflatable boat was launched to recover yellow-colored unidentified piece of equipment, may also be linked to research activities.
“These actions of CRV serve as clear evidence that People’s Republic of China is conducting illegal marine scientific research activities within Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, lacking legal authority to undertake such activities in this area,” said Tarriela.
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‘The Bayou’ alligator thriller shot in the Ph now streaming
By Cynthia Montojo
“Vacation turns disaster when Houston grad and her friends escape plane crash in desolate Louisiana everglades, only to discover there’s something way more dangerous lurking in shallows,” goes film’s synopsis.
Hollywood creature flick “The Bayou,” directed by Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson, is set in Louisiana Everglades but was actually shot in the Philippines.
Production team of “The Bayou,” led by cinematographer Steven Hall, shot for three weeks in the Philippines in late 2023 with help of local crews to create what was meant to mirror Louisiana swamps.
Crew even credited local talent and hospitality for playing role in putting movie together.
Watson acknowledged in statement Philippines had slightly different climate to Louisiana swamps yet Hall managed to make both locations look one and the same.
“Steven knew how to get right amount of steam, smoke and atmosphere into greenery into swampland to make it feel like that sweaty heaty, humid Louisiana environment,so, when Steven’s doing his masterful job of that in every shot, bayou’s automatically starting to be character,” Watson said
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China’s ‘crimes against humanity’ lambasted
By J.Lo
“China must cease its falsehoods and take full responsibility for its crimes against humanity, particularly for destruction of marine ecosystems not only in West Philippine Sea but throughout South China Sea due to its illegal reclamation,island building and destructive fishing operations,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said following its previous claim that it took control of sand bars located near Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea, China should “take full responsibility” for what he called its “crimes against humanity.”
Citing landmark 2016 arbitral ruling favored Philippines’ position and upholding its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone includes West Philippine Sea, Tarriela said China “‘caused severe harm to coral reef environment,’ specifically due to its extensive land reclamation and artificial island construction.”
Decision also “held Chinese government accountable for poaching and resulting devastation of coral reefs. It ruled that Chinese authorities were aware that Chinese fishermen had harvested endangered sea turtles, coral and giant clams on substantial scale in South China Sea,” he added.
Furthermore, 2016 award “indicated that Chinese fishermen were permitted to harvest clams in areas designated for future construction, as Beijing was aware that these reefs would soon be destroyed. It concluded that China, despite its regulations on protecting giant clams and coral reefs, knowingly tolerated these practices to exploit marine resources before reefs faced permanent destruction from island-building activities.”
Tarriela urged China to “stop deflecting blame onto Philippines for environmental damage.”
“It is illogical to suggest small number of Filipino fishermen pose greater threat than hundreds of Chinese maritime militia vessels that engage in irresponsible poaching and disregard for environmental protection,” he added.
He wrote X post in response to another post by Chinese state publication Global Times that “debunks claims from Philippines regarding China dumping coral debris on Tiexian Jiao, as well as rumors from some nations that reef sandbars are due to ‘land reclamation,’” as well as photos of dumped package allegedly found in the area that came from Philippines. Tiexian Jiao is China’s name for one of the sandy cays located near Pag-asa Island.
Deploying warships and military jets, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Australian Defense Force and United States Indo-Pacific Command again held drills in waters and skies of West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday in Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA,) seeking to further improve interoperability among allied nations.
Philippine deployment included BRP Antonio Luna, AW159 anti-submarine helicopter, three FA-50 fighter jets and Philippine Air Force search and rescue assets.
Australia participated with its the HMAS Sydney warship, while US deployed F-16 and F-18 fighter jets along with long-range bomber aircraft.
AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said 9th MMCA is separate from six-day Multilateral Maritime Event under this year’s ongoing Balikatan exercises held from April 24 to 29 also in WPS.
“Exercise brought together key maritime and air assets from three partner nations, showcasing strong commitment to regional security, interoperability and cooperation in support of rules-based international order,” he said.
Trinidad said 9th MMCA featured series of integrated operations aimed at improving tactical coordination and combined operational capabilities among three nations. These included Communications Check Exercise, rotary flight operations,vertical replenishment, Division Tactics and Photo Exercise.
Air patrols and anti-submarine warfare exercise were also conducted, demonstrating multi-domain coordination and shared maritime security objectives.
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized strategic importance of the activity, stating 9th MMCA “demonstrates growing synergy among like-minded partners in maintaining peace and stability in Indo-Pacific. These exercises are vital in strengthening our collective defense posture and operational readiness.” Military said multilateral engagement reaffirms AFP’s commitment to fostering international cooperation, maintaining maritime security and safeguarding Philippine sovereignty in accordance with international law, particularly United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Reacting to recent statement by People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command criticizing Philippine military’s activities with its allies and its efforts of strengthening capabilities and partnership for regional stability and security, AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said AFP “stands firm in exercising our sovereign rights within our maritime domain.”
“Conduct of joint exercises and maritime domain awareness operations within our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone is not provocation , it is preparedness… deliberate, lawful actions anchored on international law, particularly UNCLOS, and rooted in responsible, forward-looking defense, our partnerships, especially with long-standing allies like United States, reflect shared values and collective commitment to safeguarding peace, security and rules-based international order… collaborative efforts reinforce not just military capability but mutual trust and strategic interoperability,” she said.
Padilla noted as emphasized by Brwner himself, “we will assess our readiness in all domains , air, land, sea, cyber, information and emerging frontier of space through comprehensive exercises that integrate tactical precision with strategic foresight.”
After generating buzz online, Google appeared to have removed “West Philippine Sea” label on its web mapping platform.
Label is no longer available on Google Maps, although it will appear if “West Philippine Sea” is searched on platform.
Google has yet to issue statement on the matter.
In an earlier statement, Google confirmed “the West Philippine Sea has always been labeled on Google Maps.”
“We recently made this label easier to see at additional zoom levels,” it added.
Update was welcomed by Philippine government, but drew criticism from Beijing.
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“This is to avoid being accused of politicizing rice rollout,” Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said after pilot launch of P20 per kilo rice project, poll body has advised government to defer full rollout until after midterm polls.
Garcia explained that Comelec granted exemption for Department of Agriculture (DA) in support of government’s P20-a-kilo rice program.
However, local government units (LGUs) that shall implement rice program are covered by 10-day ban on distribution of all forms of welfare and social assistance, he said.
Only burial and medical assistance programs are exempted from 10-day ban.
According to Garcia, P20 rice project to be implemented by LGUs could be considered form of ayuda and thus covered by ban.
He said Comelec has so far received request for exemption from local government of Cebu.
Poll chief noted that Kadiwa stores nationwide, where public can buy products at lower prices, are not covered by 10-day ban.
Malacañang is open to Comelec’s proposal to implement program after midterm polls to ensure compliance with 10-day spending ban.
“If that is the suggestion and policy of the Comelec chair, we will respond to it,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
If Comelec fails to issue exemption to LGUs, DA has no choice but to start implementation of P20 per kilo rice program after May 12 elections, DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa said in interview.
De Mesa added that Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will proceed with launching of P20 per kilo rice program today in Cebu.
“Exemption issued by Comelec to DA is separate from our partner LGUs and we want to ensure smooth implementation of program, we want clarification that DA and our partners will not be violating any Comelec provision,” De Mesa said.
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‘Conclave’ shows 2025 papal election activities
By Cynthia Montojo
Many find similarities between upcoming papal election and 2024 Oscar-winning movie “Conclave,” dramatized very event Catholics and cinephiles find themselves converging on single space as.
Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major after his passing last April 21, Easter Monday, at age 88, led to several days of mourning and gathering of College of Cardinals.
Cardinals will come together in the famous Sistine Chapel beginning May 7 to decide who will become next leader of Roman Catholic Church.
Such discussions will take place behind closed doors as it has for centuries, so in the meantime, people can instead look to “Conclave” for glimpse of what could happen since many have pointed out similar things in the film that could occur in real time.
Many people viewed Pope Francis, first Latin-American pope, as most progressive leader of Catholic Church in modern history over predecessor Benedict XVI, while John Paul II had some progressive values but still believed in Church’s conservative teaching.
In the film, initial frontrunner is social conservative Cardinal Joshua Adeyemi from Nigeria played by “Game of Thrones” actor Lucian Msamati.
Adeyemi winning would have made him first pope from Sub-Saharan Africa. Only African popes have all come from modern-day Tunisia , Gelasius I, Miltiades, and Victor I.
There are currently two African cardinals considered “papabile” or contender to be next Supreme Pontiff: Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu from Congo and Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana.
Both men are theologically very conservative. Turkson leans left politically while Besungu is known to be against same-sex marriage (a belief shared by the fictional Adeyemi).
Catholicism is growing in Africa, hence why some people believe it is possible the world may see its first African pope in over millenium.
Vatican’s Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, presides over cardinal electors and himself “papabile,” recently presented letters from Pope Francis to convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu that effectively ban him from t upcoming conclave.
Becciu, former close adviser to Pope Francis, was convicted in December 2023 to five years in jail for embezzlement, aggravated fraud, and abuse of office.
News drew instant comparison to plotline in “Conclave” where late pope stripped John Lithgow’s ambitious Cardinal Joseph Tremblay from Canada, moderate yet mainstream conservative, from his positions.
Move is significant as Tremblay becomes next frontrunner after Adeyemi as liberals want to prevent Italian traditionalist Cardinal Goffredo Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto) from earning votes, however, Tremblay is revealed to have schemes of his own not unlike Becciu.
In the original book by Robert Harris, eventual pope is Filipino Vincent Benitez, Archbishop of Baghdad whom late pope created cardinal “in pectore” (in secret).
The movie changes Benitez’s origin to Mexico and is played by Carlos Diehz. He is also now Archbishop Kabul and had missions in some of the most difficult nations.
There are three Filipino cardinals voting in the conclave , Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David with Tagle heavy favorite to become first-ever pope from Asia.
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