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FMJ condemns political violence after foiled assassination attempt vs Trump

By Nidz Godino

“It is with great relief that we receive the news that former President Donald Trump is fine and well after  attempt to assassinate him…our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  joined former and current world leaders in condemning  attempted assassination of Republican Party candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump during his political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Marcos issued his statement against political violence on his social media accounts hours after  former U.S. President was shot in the right ear while one rally attendee and  shooter were left lead.

“Together with all democracy-loving peoples around the world, we condemn all forms of political violence… voice of the people must always remain supreme,” he stressed.

Meanwhile,  U.S. Secret Service,  security detail of  current and past U.S. Presidents, said  Republican Party candidate is safe.

One bystander,  alleged shooter of Trump, was confirmed dead after being shot by Secret Service snipers, according to media reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden,  Trump’s Presidential opponent during  2020 Presidential elections, led  condemnation of  shooting incident.

“I’m grateful to hear  he’s safe and doing well… I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information, Jill and I are grateful to  Secret Service for getting him to safety…there’s no place for this kind of violence in America…we must unite as one nation to condemn it ” Biden said in  statement shortly after  incident.

Former U.S. president George Bush also condemned  attack against Trump, calling it  “cowardly” act.

“Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following cowardly attack on his life…and we commend  men and women of Secret Service for their speedy response,” Bush said in  statement on X (formerly Twitter).

Former U.S. president Barack Obama likewise condemned  shooting incident. 

“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy…although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics… Michelle and I are wishing him  quick recovery,” Obama said in statement on X.

Aside from former U.S. presidents and politicians, other world leaders also reacted with shock to attempted assassination.

Newly-elected U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer condemned shooting incident, saying  political violence has “no place in our societies.”

“I am appalled by  shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally and we send him and his family our best wishes,”  Labor Party leader said in  statement. 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also spoke out against political attacks, saying “we must stand firm against any form of violence  challenges democracy.”

Australia’s Anthony Albanese described  shooting as “concerning and confronting”, expressing his relief that Trump is safe.

“There is no place for violence in  democratic process,” Albanese said in  statement. 

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Luxon shared  similar sentiment, saying “no country should encounter such political violence.”

Trump held his campaign rally in Pennsylvania ahead of  Republican Party National Convention which would be held from July 16 to July 19 (Manila time).  Convention  will select  party’s nominees for president and vice president for  2024 U.S. Presidential election on November 5.

Biden, incumbent president, also eyes re-election in  November polls running for  Democrats.

If both are re-elected as nominees for their respective parties, this would be  first presidential rematch in  U.S. elections since  1950s. 

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Ph logs over 3 M tourist arrivals in first half of 2024

By J.Lo

“Many projects aimed at improving  country’s connectivity and enhancing our visitors’ convenience are also in tpipeline to sustain  good work we have started,” Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said in  statement  reported  international visitor arrivals of the country reached over three million in  first half of the year.

As of July 10, DOT said  country has welcomed 3,173,694 inbound tourists. Of which, 2,937,293 or 92.55% are foreigners while 236,401 or 7.45% are overseas Filipinos.

This was also reported by  Frasco  during  opening of  MICECON 2024 or Philippine meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) conference held in Clark, Pampanga.

Tourism department said  South Korea remains top source market with 824,798 South Korean visitors entering  Philippines or 25.99% of  international tourist arrivals.

It is followed by  United States of America, delivering 522,667 (16.74%). China comes third with 199,939 visitors (6.30%), followed by Japan with 188,805 tourists (5.95%), and Australia with 137,391 visitors (4.33%). 

Rounding up  sixth to tenth top source of foreign arrivals are Taiwan, Canada, United Kingdom and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.

Frasco said  Philippines is anticipating  tourist arrival numbers to increase along with  revenue generated and  number of Filipinos employed in tourism-related industry.

This year,  country has  baseline target of 7.7 million arrivals.

Meanwhile, based on  DOT’s statistical monitoring reports, tourism earnings from international visitors are estimated at P282.17 billion from January 1 to June 30, 2024 or 32.81% higher than  P212.47 billion visitor receipts recorded in the same period last year.

For  DOT chief,  increase in tourism earnings in the first semester of 2024 is  testament to  “relentless efforts” of  current administration in revitalizing  tourism sector.

“This 32.81 percent rise from last year’s figures not only showcases  growing appeal of  Philippines as  premier travel destination but also underscores  tangible benefits that tourism brings to our economy and our people,  income generated through tourism directly translates to more opportunities and improved livelihoods for Filipinos, reinforcing  critical role this industry plays in our nation’s progress,” Frasco said.

.DOT secretary is also optimistic about  continued growth of  tourism industry, citing  2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) of  World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),  forecasts  “record-breaking” year for  Philippines’ travel and tourism industry in terms of economic contribution, employment and visitor spending. 

It projects  tourism sector’s contribution to  national economy is expected to reach P5.4 trillion this year or around 25% year-on-year-growth.

Global  private sector group also forecasts  employment in tourism to exceed 9.5 million jobs or 20%  national workforce.

DOT said  WTTC also projects  international and domestic visitor spending to break records in 2024, with revenues pegged at P715.6 billion and P3.7 trillion, respectively, surpassing 2019 achievements by 5.7% and 1.8%, respectively.

According to  important global private sector group,  tourism sector’s contribution to  national economy is expected to reach P5.4 trillion this year, or around 25% year-on-year growth, surpassing  record-breaking achievement in 2019 by 7.1 percent. 

Employment in tourism is also projected to surpass 9.5 million jobs, translating to 20% of  national workforce. 

WTTC also forecasts  both international and domestic visitor spending is also set to break records this year, pegged at P715.6 billion and P3.7 trillion, respectively, exceeding 2019 levels by 5.7% and 1.8%, respectively.

“Growth is testament to  government’s efforts in enhancing tourism infrastructure, with efforts underway to upgrade regional airports to alleviate congestion at Manila’s main airport and make travel more accessible,”  WTTC said in its report.

During  MICE Conference, Frasco said  amid all  gains of industry, “most significant measure lies in  livelihood that we tourism industry provides. “

Last month,  Philippine Tourism Satellite Account of  Philippine Statistics Authority reported tourism industry recorded 6.21 million employment in 2023, a 6.4% increase from  5.84 million in 2022.

Tourism employment growth almost reached  country’s 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or four years ahead. Target was cited on approved National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028.

Similarly,  PTSA reported  tourism industry contributed 8.6% to country’s gross domestic product,  highest growth, according to DOT.

DOT said this cements  tourism industry’s vital role as  pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic.

“Tourism growth rate being highest ever recorded for  Philippines is  testament to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr,’s strong emphasis on prioritizing  tourism sector, and with  consolidated efforts of Department of Tourism, other government agencies and  private sector, our transformative agenda for tourism has set  industry on this upward trajectory whose benefits are felt by millions of Filipinos, having adopted  National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028  strengthens  foundation for tourism on infrastructure and connectivity, and expands government intervention in terms of  development of products, markets, and destinations, it is heartening to see that our efforts to equalize tourism development, engage in shared tourism governance, and diversify our tourism offerings have created more job opportunities and contributed greatly to our economy,” Frasco concluded.

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World gets smaller for Quiboloy

By J.Lo

“We will use all resources of government to make sure  ends of justice will be met,” Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said  world of alleged human trafficker and sex offender Apollo Quiboloy is getting smaller as authorities have vowed to exhaust all available resources to arrest him after one of his co-accused was arrested last Thursday.

At  press conference at Camp Crame he announced  arrest of Paulene Canada, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos expressed confidence  Quiboloy, founder and leader of  Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) ministry, would soon be caught by law enforcement agents.

Abalos vowed they will not stop until Quiboloy and his remaining co-accused are arrested and brought to court to face trial.

He assured fugitive religious leader of fair treatment.

Department of the Interior and Local Government chief earlier announced  P10-million bounty on Quiboloy and  reward of P1 million was also put up for his co-accused.

Since then, tipsters have been calling  hotlines of Philippine National Police (PNP), claiming to have information on location of  wanted sect leader.

With Canada’s arrest, Abalos said it is just  matter of time before Quiboloy is apprehended.

“We will assure you this as what we have assured you before  lumiliit na ang Pilipinas para sa kanya,” Abalos said.

He also chided former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo and lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, who have been critical of  government’s efforts to arrest Quiboloy. He said they should just convince  sect leader to surrender.

“I am just appealing to your patriotism here…it would be better that way,” Abalos said.

Canada was arrested at her residence at Emily Homes Subdivision in Davao City on Thursday afternoon.

Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, Police Regional Office 11 director, said  area where Canada was apprehended is just two kilometers away from their headquarters in Camp Sgt. Quinto M. Merecido in Barangay Buhangin.

Canada wore  orange shirt when she was presented to journalists at Camp Crame. She also had   face mask and her head was covered with  cloth.

Torre, barely  month in his post as Davao region police chief, declined to comment on why  previous police commanders were not able to apprehend Canada.

“I am not actually in a position to answer that,” he said. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil believes the bounty put up by unnamed private individuals was  key factor in Canada’s arrest.

Torre echoed Marbil’s statement, saying there were many factors that led to Canada’s arrest.

“Bottomline is we have results,” he said.

The four other respondents in Quiboloy’s cases who remain at large are  Cresente Canada, Ingrid Canada, Jackielyn Roy and Sylvia Cemanes.

Camp  of Quiboloy, meanwhile, reiterated  Marcos administration should disclose  identities of individuals who helped put up  P10-million bounty for  fugitive religious leader.

At  press conference  Topacio said  under the Constitution,  people have  right to information on the matter of public concern after President Ferdinand  Marcos Jr. defended  decision of Abalos not to mention individuals who donated  P10-million reward for Quiboloy.

“We are not saying that  government should not provide bounty…that’s practice…what we are asking is who is behind  reward because they don’t want to disclose the identity… public has  right to know,” Topacio said.

Marcos challenged Quiboloy to come out of hiding as he maintained that government is just enforcing the law.

Topacio also questioned amount of the reward, noting that in May 2024,  government only provided P1.9-million bounty to at least 11 tipsters. 

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PNP mum on FMJ veto of police reform bill

By Nidz Godino

Silence is Philippine National Police response on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to veto  bill seeking to reform  PNP.

Marcos had vetoed  bill, saying it ran counter to government’s objective of rightsizing  bureaucracy and would also result in salary discrepancies in  civil service.

Reporters  attended  news briefing at Camp Crame announcing  arrest of Paulene Canada,  co-accused in Kingdom of Jesus Christ case, were supposed to ask Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil for their thoughts about Marcos’ move thumbing down Senate Bill No. 2449 /House Bill No. 8327 or  Act Providing for Organizational Reforms in  Philippine National Police.

Journalists  were barred from asking questions about issues outside of  topic of Canada’s arrest.

Abalos and Marbil left after news conference.

Col. Jean Fajardo,  PNP’s chief information officer, said Abalos and Marbil were rushing to  Chinese General Hospital to commend four police officers who were wounded in an armed encounter with suspected criminals in Manila.

Fajardo will answer queries on other topics after  activity in Manila.

Staff  of the spokesperson later told reporters  she could no longer hold another news briefing as she was instructed to do other tasks.

Reporters asked Fajardo for official statement on issue but she has yet to reply.

House of Representatives will discuss  next step it will take following  vetoing of  chamber-sponsored bill on reorganization of  PNP.

According to Sta. Rosa, Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez,  chairs  House committee on public order and safety, Speaker Martin Romualdez called his attention to the matter and they will discuss this “thoroughly” after Marcos delivers his State of the Nation Address on July 22.

“Nothing is lost yet, we will act accordingly with  provisions vetoed by the President,” he said in  text message.

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Ph eyes ‘Taylor Swift concert-ready’ stadium in Clark completed by 2028

By Cynthia Montojo

“When we host big events, ang nakikita palagi Philippine arena…so, you have something like  55,000-seater but problem is it causes  lot of traffic.. major gateway… NLEX ,North Luzon Expressway,and apart from that, Clark really needs also more attractions so that we can really attract more passengers, more airlines to the airport,” Clark International Airport and Corp (CIAC) President and chief executive officer Arrey Perez said on sidelines of  “Build Better More” Infrastructure Forum at  New Clark City planning to build  stadium to host concerts of mega artists like Taylor Swift.

CIAC President and chief executive officer Arrey Perez  proposed entertainment and events center will be constructed within “walking distance” from Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga to help boost traffic in CRK.

He said complex, eyed to be completed by 2028,  estimated to measure close to 40 hectares and will cost around P32 billion.

Perez said  CIAC has started conceptualizing  stadium project in October last year and has began speaking with local and international developers in November 2023.

He said plan was made due to need to have more attractions in Clark.

“Our mandate is to make sure  airport will grow kasi Clark International Airport Corporation kami so our business is not entertainment but really, all these developments are meant to support  growth of  CRK,” he stressed .

CIAC is the developer of  2,367-hectares and oversees functions of CRK.

So far, Perez said  mix of local and international companies from Singapore, United States and the Philippines expressed interest in  proposed Clark arena project.

“Some are planning to join forces together…going to be  PPP ,public-private partnership….  huge undertaking 40 hectares and over P30 billion…we will really need  partnership with  private sector to build this project,” he said.

Earlier  officials and members of the Clark Technical Working Group led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Undersecretary Shereen Gail Yu-Pamintuan, Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, with Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Carmello Arcilla, Manila International Airport Authority Assistant General Manager Rafael Regular, Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corp. president Noel Manankil and Perez also convened “to discuss strategies and foster greater collaboration among government agencies and private stakeholders to push for greater awareness and promotion” of CRK as  major gateway for international and domestic tourism.

Meeting  included planned stadium which sparked speculations that Philippines will host Swift in 2028.

Perez and  CIAC, said it is only the standard they will use to design and build  Clark arena to attract major popstars.

“Design and build plans for  Clark Entertainment Center must attract musical events of world-renowned artists, including  likes of Taylor Swift,” Augusto Sanchez
Chief Strategic Communications and Events Officer of CIAC, said in an email exchange.

Asked if  Clark stadium will host Swift for its inaugural concert, Perez said they will try to court  artist. He cited Swift’s current restriction to holding her only concert in Southeast Asia in Singapore. Singapore made  exclusive deal to host  Southeast Asian leg of  American singer-songwriter’s “The Eras Tour, making it  concert tour’s sole SEA stop.

“I hope by that time when we build our complex ay reading ready na tayo i-host Taylor because  Philippines has always been music-loving industry…whenever there are international concerts laging pumapatok especially with Clark, very easy…nandiyan lang ‘yung airport,” he said.

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Blacklisted alien nabbed in Tawi-Tawi

By J.Lo

IMMIGRATION authorities are looking into five foreign nationals  blacklisted  arrested in Tawi-Tawi,  Bureau of Immigration (BI) said agents arrested four Indian nationals and  Malaysian national on June 28 who did not have  necessary travel documents and requirements. 

According to  BI,  personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Tawi-Tawi reported monitoring four Indian nationals aboard  vessel.

Upon arrival of the said vessel in Bongao in Tawi-Tawi,  PCG discovered  Malaysian national allegedly traveling with  Filipina girlfriend.

According to  BI,  initial interview revealed  Indian nationals lacked immigration stamps, while  Malaysian national was unable to present  passport.

It was later found that the four Indian nationals are on Philippines’ blacklist and were trying to enter illegally to evade immigration checks.

Malaysian national, on the other hand, is suspected to be involved in human trafficking. 

BI recommended  five foreign nationals be charged for illegal entry, citing  violation of  Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.

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Guo bank accounts, assets on hold

By Nidz Godino

“These individuals are suspected of orchestrating human trafficking and fraudulent activities through entities such as Zun Yuan Technology Inc., BAOFU Land Development Inc. and Hongsheng Gaming Technology Inc.,” Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has ordered financial institutions and government agencies to freeze  bank accounts and assets of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo as well as those of two other persons for their alleged involvement in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms.

In  statement,  AMLC said  Court of Appeals has approved  council’s petition for  issuance of  order effectively freezing assets of  persons and entities allegedly involved in human trafficking, money laundering and illicit POGO activities. 

Those identified in  AMLC’s petition are Guo, Zhiyang Huang and Baoying Lin. 

Freeze  order covers  wide range of assets, including 90 bank accounts across 14 financial institutions, several real properties and high-value personal properties, including  luxury vehicles and  helicopter. 

“Decisive action aims to prevent  dissipation of assets while  investigation and legal proceedings continue,” AMLC said.

Camp  of Mayor Guo  said suspended official has no plan of seeking reelection in 2025 polls after she was removed from  Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC)’s roster amid her alleged links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Guo’s legal counsel Stephen David  personally wants  mayor to run again and let  people of Bamban decide whether to vote for her.

“She was not contemplating to seek reelection, but for me, if she would ask me, I want her to run as eventually at the end of the day,  people of Bamban will decide whether they want her… we should not preempt  voters of Bamban on what they want,” he said.

Guo won as  independent candidate during  2022 elections, later joining  NPC,  recently entered into  alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Partido Federal.

Guo is under preventive suspension ordered by  ombudsman due to complaints for graft and qualified human trafficking, linking her to  conspiracy to commit labor trafficking of around 500 foreign POGO workers.

“She is not inclined to run again amid  repercussions of being  mayor…going back, she asked why she entered politics but of course out of her love for her constituents… I told her, let  people decide or speak,” David said.

Meanwhile, David has advised Guo to place herself under Senate custody amid

bullying and death threats against her.

“We talked  and my advice to her is that it is not right to hide from  processes of  law…we should face it…if I were to decide, she is safer while in  custody of  Senate, safe from  bashers and threats,” David said.

David maintained Guo  will decide if she will heed his advice.

He said Guo was suffering from trauma despite her failure to secure  medical certificate that she is unfit to appear before  Senate.

“We don’t have to convince  Senate or  public… what we are saying is up to them to believe…we consulted medical practitioners…who would not believe that she experienced traumatic situation amid  cyberbullying against her?” he said.

David stressed  Guo is not  fugitive despite decision of  Senate to issue  warrant of arrest against her.

“This is just  warrant to compel her to testify before  honorable Senate investigation,” David noted.

On the other hand, David said  camp of Guo will question authenticity of  documents against  suspended mayor after Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said she was not homeschooled, contradicting her previous testimony.

“As of now,  presumption of innocence is still there…there is  process…it will be  court who will determine if it is true or not,” he said.

During Wednesday’s hearing, Gatchalian presented various school records of Guo or Guo Hua Ping from Grade 1 to Grade 3 at Grace Christian High School in Quezon City.

Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed its readiness to assist  Senate in arresting Guo, who was cited in contempt after snubbing  chamber’s investigation on her alleged links to illegal POGOs.

PNP public information officer Col. Jean Fajardo clarified their assistance is limited to providing security to  Senate sergeant-at-arms who will serve  arrest order against Guo.   

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Quiboloy co-accused fall, out on bail

By J.Lo

“There were calls received by  hotlines after we announced  reward, many were giving information,” Philippine National Police (PNP) chief publicist Col. Jean Fajardo said  several people have started calling  hotlines at  Davao region police, claiming they have information on location of  fugitive in  Camp Crame news briefing.

One of the five co-accused of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy was arrested in Davao City.

Paulene Canada was arrested at Emily Homes Subdivision in Barangay Buhangin at around 2 in the afternoon.

Joint teams from  Davao region police, Intelligence Group, Special Action Force and  Criminal Investigation Group were responsible for Canada’s arrest.

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil are set to hold  press conference at Camp Crame this morning, although topic was not disclosed.

Canada is among Quiboloy’s co-accused in  cases of qualified human trafficking and child abuse cases. She is also listed at  No. 6 most wanted fugitives of Police Regional Office 11,  has jurisdiction over  police forces in Davao.

Bounty  of P1 million from unnamed private individuals was put up for her capture.

Four  other respondents in Quiboloy’s cases are Cresente Canada, Ingrid Canada, Jackielyn Roy and Sylvia Cemanes, each have  bounty of P1 million for their arrest.

Quiboloy, meanwhile, has  P10 million reward for any information that would lead to his arrest.

Canada was brought to  Buhangin police station for documentation.

After government put up  reward of P10 million for his arrest PNP has started receiving information from tipsters on possible whereabouts of Quiboloy.

Abalos earlier announced certain private individuals have put up P10-million bounty against Quiboloy, wanted for qualified human trafficking and child abuse cases.

Fajardo said Davao police director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III has ordered policemen to validate  information relayed by alleged tipsters.

She said they are not discounting  possibility that some of the callers are giving wrong information to mislead policemen hunting Quiboloy and  other suspects.

With  information they have been receiving, Fajardo said  PNP is also studying  possibility of also putting up its own reward for Quiboloy’s capture to entice more tipsters.

“PNP is thinking about offering its own reward with respect to this case but it needs to go through  process in terms of auditing, budgetary rules and guidelines,” she said.

If he wants to prove his innocence, Fajardo renewed their call for Quiboloy to surrender and face  cases against him in court.

She said Quiboloy should also consider  plight of thousands of his supporters who are agitated due to  efforts of law enforcement authorities to arrest him.

On rumors that Quiboloy has already fled to China, Fajardo said  Bureau of Immigration said  KOJC leader has no record that he left the country.

Quiboloy has “no recent travel in our records,” BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said.

BI explained that  does not guarantee  Quiboloy is still in the country, since  Philippines has porous borders, and he could have left the country without passing through formal ports.

Quiboloy’s legal counsel Israelito Torreon had said there were rumors circulating that his client  might have already fled to China, but he could not confirm this information.

“I just heard,” Torreon had said.

Meanwhile, Fajardo said people should not make jokes of issues hounding Quiboloy, as it  is facing cases for serious offenses.

“Let us not forget that other parties are crying for justice…there are children that were allegedly molested and were subject for trafficking,” she said.

PNP earlier said  studying whether to file obstruction of justice cases against former president Rodrigo Duterte, who claimed to know where Quiboloy is hiding.

Later, former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo said Duterte was just joking.

Face the accusations

Meanwhile, Abalos has echoed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to Quiboloy to come out and face  accusations against him.

Abalos said Quiboloy should man up and prove his innocence in court.

“If you are indeed innocent, face these allegations head-on in  court of law…hiding behind influence or legal maneuvers does nothing to clear your name,” he said in  statement.

Marcos said  there is no issue if private citizens offer  reward for Quiboloy’s arrest to help bring  self-styled preacher to justice.

Moreover, Abalos gave assurance that they will support  victims and ensure that justice is served.

“Accusations against Quiboloy are grave, encompassing various forms of abuse… imperative that we, as parents, acknowledge  courage it takes for victims to come forward,” he stressed.

Quiboloy is on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted list for allegedly orchestrating  sex trafficking operation.

According to  aviation expert, Quiboloy is still in the country, hiding by using unregistered or “colorum” single engine aircraft that may land and take-off in small private airstrips.

“They are just moving around, from one island to another using  smaller aircraft that can land and take off in private airstrip… just  bit bumpy,” according to the theory of  expert.

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)  have no reports regarding “illegal aircraft movements” especially at Davao International Airport, In the city where Quiboloy resides.

All aircraft movement in airports under CAAP management are accounted for, it said. 

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Comedian Dinky Doo 66

By Cynthia Montojo

“See you in 1000 years po Daddy Dinky Doo…mananatili pong naka ukit sa aking puso at isipan ang lahat ng itinanim mo pong kabutihan at aral sa akin,” Dinky Doo’s son Jeremiah said comedian Dinky Doo has passed away at the age of 66. 

In his Facebook account, his daughter announced  he died at 7 in the morning. 

“Family, Friends, Brethrens… this is his daughter speaking po… I’m here to inform po na wala na po si daddy,” she said. 

Family, however, didn’t mention cause of death of the comedian. 

Dinky Doo started his career in 1986 with  movie “Inday Inday sa Balitaw.” He then became  sidekick of  main character in different films such as “Small and Terrible” (1990), “Bala at Lipstik” (1994), and “Sayo Lamang” (1995).

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20^th Cinemalaya 2024 lineup

By Cynthia Montojo

The 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival runs from August 2 to 11,2024.

 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is marking its 20th edition this 2024 with  strong lineup of entries touching on various stories about Filipinos.

With  Cultural Center of the Philippines main building, Cinemalaya’s longtime home, still under renovation, this year’s film festival will plant its home base in Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque as opposed to last year’s main venue,  Philippine International Convention Center.

Opening the festival is Sheron Dayoc’s “The Gospel of the Beast,” nominated for Best Picture in two different international film festivals, winning in Bali.  Closing  film, meanwhile, will be  restored version of Lino Brocka’s “Bona,”  recently ran at the Cannes Film Festival.

Total of 200 titles will be running at Cinemalaya 2024, including 10 feature films, 10 short films, and 10 Philippine premieres out of main competition.

Among the latter are Joel Lamangan’s “Lola Magdalena” and “Ghostlight” starring Dolly de Leon,  had its world premiere at  Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

Probably most anticipated of the feature-length films is Kip Oebanda’s “Balota” which he called  “unfortunate sequel” to his Cinemalaya 2018 entry “Liway”  starring Marian Rivera, Donna Cariaga, and Sassa Gurl.

Making  grand return to  festival is Lawrence Fajardo with “The Hearing” starring Mylene Dizon, Ruby Ruiz, and Ina Feleo.

Real-life couple Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing star in Jonathan Jurilla’s alternative romantic-comedy “Love Child” about parents of  autistic child.

Jaime Pecana II makes his feature directorial debut in  Japan-set “Kono Basho” starring Gabby Padilla and Arisa Nakano,  latter recently starring in  Oscar-nominated film “Perfect Days.”

Also making their feature directorial debut are Richard Salvadico and Arlie Sumagaysay in “Tumandok,”  features no professional actors, and all proceeds from its screenings will go to Ati community who are  central figures of  film.

Sole  documentary in competition is “Alipato at Muog” by JL Burgos who began shooting back in 2007 two days after his brother Jonas was abducted.

Remaining  entries are BC Amparado’s “Gulay Lang, Manong” starring Cedrick Juan, Sarge Lacuesta’s “An Errand” starring Sid Lucero, Joshua Medroso’s “Kantil,” and Julius Lumiqued’s “The Wedding Dance.”