UPDATE: Senator Risa Hontiveros, during the children panel's hearing, identified the alleged "adult groomer" of shooters in the Tacloban school shooting. She says the user is linked to the notorious "764 Network," designated in the US as a "global child exploitation enterprise."
WATCH: https://t.co/88nEBCazXv
Rodante Marcoleta admitted that he received ₱75 million in donations, but declared ZERO in his SOCE.
This is why he earned a massive Sandiganbayan lawsuit.
And the INC is throwing tantrums because of this?
The MMDA said members of the INC, who staged a protest at the People Power Monument in Quezon City this Tuesday, committed multiple traffic violations that resulted in heavy congestion along EDSA and other roads. | via @_izzylee
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Two years of justice and vindication 🙏✨
One of the quiet reflections I carry is how long the road to this freedom truly was. Almost seven long years. Three fabricated cases. Coupled by countless lies, baseless accusations and uncertainty that I had to face and overcome.
Hinarap ko ang mga gawa-gawang kaso dahil alam kong nasa panig ko ang katotohanan — na wala akong kasalanan.
In time, evidence presented in court affirmed my innocence and I was finally acquitted of the last bogus drug charge on June 24, 2024.
Hindi man naging madali ang pinagdaanan ko, pinagtibay nito ang aking pananampalataya sa Diyos at ang aking paninindigan para sa aking mga ipinaglalaban: katotohanan, hustisya at pangingibabaw ng batas.
Two years since my acquittal of all trumped-up charges, I continue to carry the same gratitude and commitment. Now, more than ever, I am reminded that many Filipinos are still fighting for their own freedom. Mga bilanggong politikal na ginipit at ipiniit gamit ang mga imbentong kaso. Mga magsasaka na ipinaglalaban at pinayayabong ang lupang kanilang sinasaka. Mga mangingisdang iginigiit ang karapatan sa karagatan at kabuhayan. Mga kababaihan at kabataang patuloy na nakararanas ng pang-aabuso at karahasan. Komunidad ng LGBTQIA+ na patuloy na humaharap sa diskriminasyon at ipinaglalaban ang pantay na karapatan, paggalang at pagkilala. Mga manggagawang naghahangad ng makatarungang sahod at makataong kondisyon sa trabaho. Mga pamilyang naghahangad ng maayos, may seguridad, at may dignidad na pabahay. At marami pang nangangailangang sektor na patuloy na nakikibaka para sa marangal na buhay at maaliwalas na kinabukasan.
Perhaps this is why this freedom feels more meaningful now. It went beyond personal closure. It meant more than my vindication, transforming it into a lifelong crusade for truth, accountability, and social justice, alongside our people's struggle towards the larger freedoms they truly deserve.
Tuloy ang ating laban. 🇵🇭✊
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May pananagutan sa ilalim ng batas, at mahalagang maituwid ang maling paniniwala na kapag menor de edad ay wala nang accountability.
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A new chapter, with timeless elegance.
We are proud to announce Son Ye-jin as our APAC Ambassador.
A new journey illuminated by brilliance, inspiring elegance beyond borders.
#TASAKI#SonYejin
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“A new chapter, with timeless elegance. We are proud to announce Son Yejin as our APAC Ambassador. A new journey illuminated by brilliance, inspiring elegance beyond borders.”
A Gentle Reminder :
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake will instantly collapse Metro Manila's bridges and flyovers, cutting the capital into four isolated islands and blocking emergency responders.
To prevent total paralysis, the MMDA’s Oplan Metro Yakal Plus divides the metropolis into four independent, self-sustaining quadrants, each equipped with its own pre-designated master evacuation camp and emergency field hospital.
THE NORTH AND EAST QUADRANTS: THE HEALTHCARE HUB
The North Quadrant serves as the capital's primary healthcare refuge, encompassing Quezon City, Caloocan, Valenzuela, San Juan, and Mandaluyong. If you are caught in these areas, you must look for open ground away from dense commercial zones.
The designated primary evacuation camps for this sector are the sprawling Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) Golf Course and the expansive UP Diliman Grounds, while emergency field hospitals will be rapidly deployed at both the VMMC compound and the Quezon Memorial Circle.
Meanwhile, the East Quadrant acts as the high-risk Valley Response Zone, covering Pasig City and Marikina City—the two localities directly hugging the active fault line.
Because of their extreme proximity to the epicenter, residents here must immediately route to Marikina Boys Town, the Red Cross Compound in Marikina, or the ULTRA (PhilSports Complex) in Pasig, with emergency medical operations centralized at the LRT-2 Santolan Station Depot.
THE WEST AND SOUTH QUADRANTS: COASTAL REFUGES AND FINANCIAL SAFETY NETS
For those located near Manila Bay, the West Quadrant covers the City of Manila, Malabon, and Navotas. This dense, historic sector relies heavily on the Intramuros Golf Course to serve as both its primary evacuation camp and emergency field hospital.
The thick, historical stone walls and wide-open greens of the golf course provide a much-needed structural buffer zone, keeping evacuating crowds safe from collapsing high-rises and crowded residential blocks.
On the other hand, the South Quadrant covers the sprawling financial and residential districts of Makati, Taguig (BGC), Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, and the municipality of Pateros.
If the disaster strikes while you are in this sector, the primary evacuation sanctuary and field hospital operations will be entirely centralized at the Villamor Air Base Golf Course in Pasay City.
STAY IN THE QUADRANT
When "The Big One" hits, forget going home. Roads will be impassable, bridges severed, and falling debris lethal. If you are working in BGC but live in Quezon City, do not cross town. Your absolute survival mandate is to stay put and head to your current sector's nearest evacuation point—like Villamor Air Base for the South.
REMEMBER THESE PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
The MMDA’s decision to utilize golf courses like Veterans, Intramuros, and Villamor as primary disaster hubs is brilliant. In a catastrophic urban earthquake, the number one cause of casualties is not the ground shaking itself but falling debris—collapsing concrete walls, shattering glass facades, and snapping overhead power lines.
Golf courses are massive, wide-open green spaces completely devoid of potential debris Furthermore, these terrains provide perfect, clear zones for military helicopters to land safely, allowing emergency personnel to drop off critical medical supplies and airlift the severely injured when all roads are blocked.
Surviving "The Big One" requires clear-headed planning, not panic. Understanding Oplan Metro Yakal Plus provides the advantage needed during the first 72 hours of complete isolation. Memorizing these four independent quadrants and their open-air assembly points is key to survival.
Please share this information with your family and friends.
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