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JINGGOY ON HIS SUSPENSION

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada released a statement on Tuesday saying that he had shown he would not use his position to influence the case against him, even before the Sandiganbayan ordered his preventive 90-day suspension.

He cited his decision not to seek Senate protective custody, his “voluntary surrender” to authorities after a warrant of arrest was issued and his request for the suspension of his salary.

“At this stage, I remain open to availing myself of all legal remedies under the law,” Estrada said.

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‘PURO PASARING. PURO ALEGASYON. PURO PALABAS’

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan has denied any link to allegations raised in a June 16 press conference where so-called “bagmen” presented photos of employees of Misibis Aviation and Development Corporation and tried to connect them to him and businessman-politician Zaldy Co.

In a statement, Pangilinan said there is “not a shred of basis” for claims tying him to a multibillion-peso anomaly.

“Wala ni katiting na basehan ang mga tangkang pagdungis sa aking pagkatao ng mga nagpa-presscon tungkol sa mga maletang kaugnay sa bilyon-bilyong pisong ninakaw sa kaban ng bayan,” he said.

He also condemned what he called attempts to involve his family, adding: “At dahil dinamay niyo pa ang pamilya ko, makakatikim kayo ng hindi pasaring, alegasyon, o palabas na kaso sa korte. Pananagutan ninyo ang paninirang ginagawa niyo.”

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The latest installment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens? #ToyStory5

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A Facebook user, who identified as Muslim, shared that they asked to confirm whether the pizza served contained pork.

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Medical services for tremor-stricken villagers in South Cotabato province got a boost with the turnover by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of two ambulances to their provincial government while he was in General Santos City on Monday.

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Extreme stunt and prankster collective “Jackass” put their body parts on the line one more time in “Jackass: Best and Last,” billed as their fifth and final feature film.

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FLOOD CONTROL PROBE COVERS 200+ CASES, 4 NOW IN COURT

The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating more than 200 cases related to allegedly anomalous flood control infrastructure projects, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday, June 16.

In a speech at the 2026 Southeast Asian Ombudsman Forum, Remulla said the anti-graft body has 209 active investigations into flood control projects, with four cases already filed in court in 2026.

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Ipinahayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na bukas ang Pilipinas sa posibilidad ng isang Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) sa Germany bilang bahagi ng pagpapalawak ng defense partnerships ng bansa.

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'WE'RE HOPING THAT THIS ONE IS THE ONE THAT WILL COME TRUE'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but expressed concern on the possibility the deal could fall apart like past peace efforts in the region.

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Makabayan bloc representatives urged the House Committee on Labor and Employment to investigate the Angeles City building collapse that resulted in the death of 30 workers.

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Pura Luka Vega served the sacrament of communion at the Open Table Metropolitan Community Church in San Juan City.

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Number of active investigations: 200

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SANDIGANBAYAN SUSPENDS ESTRADA FOR 90 DAYS OVER GRAFT AND PLUNDER CASE

The Sandiganbayan has imposed a preventive 90-day suspension on Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who is facing graft and plunder charges in connection with the flood control scandal.

In a statement sent to reporters, the Sandiganbayan Second Division said that Estrada is temporarily suspended as a senator while awaiting trial for the charges against him.

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LAMUKIN KA BA? 🦟

Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers.

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MRBEAST HITS 500 MILLION SUBS!

American YouTube content creator Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, just hit a new milestone on the platform as the first individual to amass half a billion subscribers.

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The Sandiganbayan has imposed a preventive 90-day suspension on Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who is facing graft and plunder charges in connection with the flood control scandal.

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“What happened during those critical minutes?”

In the last part of the video, Baterbonia was seen expelling water from his mouth.

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Powerhouse names like Anne Curtis and Dingdong Dantes lead the Filipino contingent for this year's Seoul International Drama Awards.

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SM Supermalls in the Visayas unveiled nine extraordinary installations from 40,000 plastic bottles collected across its most-loved malls, each reflecting the unique stories, heritage and environmental advocacies of the communities they serve.

#BrandSpace

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