Melchor Zarate

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Teodoro also rejected any comparison between the Filipinos subjected to immigration action in China and Chinese nationals arrested in the Philippines.

“Filipinos in China have neither the intent nor the capacity to commit violations of Chinese law much less in the scale perpetuated by Chinese nationals here,” the defense chief said.

Teodoro accused the Chinese government of “actively covering up” for the Chinese nationals, saying this is evidence of their “complicity in the nefarious acts” committed by them.

“If these Chinese nationals were not involved in defrauding the Filipino people which is now amplified by the cover up done by Chinese authorities, then they will be treated in the same way as other law abiding foreigners residing in the Philippines,” he added. @ABSCBNNews

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A Manila-based Chinese-language newspaper reported that China’s action against more than 100 Filipinos was a countermeasure against Teodoro, following Philippine law enforcement operations involving Chinese nationals.

The report traced the dispute to the May operation at the Philippine Sanjia Steel Corporation in Misamis Oriental, where 69 Chinese workers were found handling harmful materials.

Teodoro said the operation was conducted based on search warrants issued by Philippine courts, and accused Chinese authorities of focusing on the workers’ passports and visas while refusing to address the alleged illegal activities.

“This is an admission by them that indeed the acts of these individuals were illegal under Philippine law,” Teodoro stressed. @ABSCBNNews

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‘EXTORTION AND BLACKMAIL’

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday called China’s reported immigration action against more than 100 Filipinos “plain and simple extortion and blackmail.”

“We strongly condemn both the attempt by China to interfere in our law enforcement processes and the blatant blackmail against Filipinos,” Teodoro said in a statement.

China’s Foreign Ministry earlier said the Filipinos were subjected to an immigration operation over alleged illegal employment and overstaying.

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The Dept. of Science and Technology formally turned over on Thursday the Controller Operated Battle-Ready Armament (COBRA) to the Dept. of National Defense.

The locally developed weapon station aims to improve the firepower capability of the Army’s armored vehicles. @ABSCBNNews

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Our live report for #TVPatrol, 030323. @melchor_zarate

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Our live report for #TVPatrol, 051723.

Cameraman: @melchor_zarate

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.@biancadava and @jacquemanabat’s TV Patrol live report tonight with Kabayan.
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Bianca is in Tarlac as a military plane crashed in a nearby province, Bataan, which killed two people.

Meanwhile, Jacque is in Isabela as a cesna plane is still missing as of this time.

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READ: Army Chief Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.’s statement on the involvement of BGen Jesus Durante, 1001st Brigade Commander, in the killing of Davao model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza @ABSCBNNews

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NOW: Presidential candidate @IskoMoreno Domagoso speaks before thousands of Batangueños at the proclamation rally of Team Bagong Lipa.

Sen. Ralph Recto, who is unopposed in his run as representative of the 6th district of Batangas, introduced Domagoso. #Halalan2022 @ABSCBNNews

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Presidential candidate Isko Moreno Domagoso on Pres. Rodrigo Duterte meeting with Bongbong Marcos Jr. a few days before PDP-Laban endorsement:

“Good for Marcos. Good for Marcos kung nabigyan siya ng advice. How I wish nabigyan din ako ng advice kung paano manalo.” @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: Smoke coming from Taal Volcano catches attention of residents here in San Nicolas, Batangas.

Phivolcs earlier tweeted a “notice of increasing activity” at Taal Volcano. @ABSCBNNews

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Pwede na pang profile pic/cover photo @biancadava oh haha. A beautiful ABS-CBN reporter behind the majestic Mayon Volcano. #GANDAva ♥️💚💙

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Presidential candidate @IskoMoreno on recent Pulse Asia survey showing he ranked 3rd, got 10% of support from 2,400 respondents: I’m happy for those who enjoy their numbers, but I’m happy with the people. #Halalan2022 @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: San Juan City government distributes financial assistance to medical, non-medical frontliners involved in city’s #COVID19 response, interventions @ABSCBNNews

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NTF Against #COVID19 Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon says over 33 million vaccine doses have so far been administered nationwide, with around 14 million individuals already fully vaccinated. @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: Marikina City starts vaccinations for non-residents after reaching #COVID19 vaccination target.

Some 2,000 individuals from the Province of Rizal are set to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: City of Manila to reimpose use of odd-even quarantine passes for duration of ECQ.

Barangay 564 Zone 55 in Sampaloc prints new quarantine passes, to hand them out to every household on Sunday. @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: 128 artists showcase their personal view, religious reflection of Jesus Christ in an online exhibit, “Hesukristo: Filipino Artists’ Interpretation of Jesus Christ.” It is on view on Art Show Philippines’ Facebook page. @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: Residents secure their boats to shore along Laguna de Bay to prepare for typhoon #UlyssesPh @ABSCBNNews

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LOOK: Children continue their learning even as they have evacuated to temporary shelters in their barangay. @ABSCBNNews