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Covid-19 Stats from DOH

Here are the latest Covid-19 Stats from the Department of Health.  (March 31, 2020 4:00pm)

Confirmed Cases	2,084
Cases tested negative	1,068
Cases Pending Results	699

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Taxi Driver Gumawa ng Kalaswaan Habang Nagmamaneho

Grade 7 Student Naisumbong Ang Mga Bumugbog Sa Kanya Bago Sya Namatay

2000 Banks Accounts Nakompromiso Dahil Sa ATM Skimming

Ayon sa balit sa GMA News mahigit sa 2000 ATM accounts ang nakompormiso dahil sa ATM Skimming.

Panuorin ang balita mula sa GMA News.

Watch: Mike Enriquez Interviews Senator Leila De Lima After Being Ousted As Chairman of Justice

Watch the interview of Mike Enriquez with Senator Leila De Lima regarding her being ousted as the Chairman of Committee of Justice and Human Rights.

Salary Increase for Teachers, Soldiers, and Police Filed By Senator Trillanes

In light of the recent pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte on increasing the salary of teachers, military and police personnel, Senator Antonio "Sonny" IV pushes for the passage of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 90, or the Salary Standardization IV.

Trillanes said, "Consistent with the promise made by President Duterte, SBN 90 includes teachers, military and police personnel in the proposed increase, and would at least double their salary."

The improved salary scale provides the lowest government rank, Salary Grade 1, with a base pay of Php18,956 from the present rate of Php9,478; and cabinet secretaries with a base pay of about Php585,430 from the present rate of Php117,086. For military and police personnel, Private/Police Officer 1 will receive Php35,460 from their present salary of Php14,834; and General/Director General will receive Php481,770 from their present salary of Php67,500.

According to Trillanes, passing the measure would also be a major step in the government's anti-corruption campaign; and would enable the government to attract, retain, and maintain a corps of competent government workers including teachers, military and policemen.

"With this proposed competitive compensation package, our public servants will be dissuaded from resorting to unscrupulous activities in order to augment their meager income, and, instead, be encouraged to become efficient and effective public servants," Trillanes further explained of the bill's anti-corruption component.

Trillanes also challenged Duterte to fulfill his promise, "The President has promised to increase the salary of teachers, military and police personnel; thus, I filed this measure which would serve as an instrument to fulfill it."

Source:  Senate Press Release

Maine Mendoza's Twitter Account Hacked

Anonymous Philippines claims responsibility in hacking the twitter account of Maine Mendoza.  AnonPh posted the group's Facebook link using Maine's twitter account.  The group also posted an apology message saying that this is the easiest way to promote their advocacy.

Maine's twitter account has now been restored however according to her tweets, her email is still inaccessible.  She also posted that she has been logged out in Instagram.  We are not quite sure yet if she intentionally changed her Instagram password or it has been also compromised.

So ano? 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 pic.twitter.com/xWv4Gp1XSI

— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) November 3, 2015

Cargo Vessel sa Sulu Sea, lumubog

Sandigan Bayan Allows Arroyo in Hospital Arrest

For humanitarian considerations, the Sandiganbayan First Division granted the hospital arrest of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who was charged with plunder in connection with the alleged misuse of P366-million Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds.

In its eight-page resolution, the anti-graft court said it granted the hospital arrest in view of the physical condition of Mrs. Arroyo and her need to undergo continuing intensive physical therapy three times a week at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) and on account of the withdrawal of the prosecution of its opposition to the urgent motion.

Earlier, Prosecutor Disodado V Calonge manifested that the prosecution was already withdrawing its opposition to the urgent motion of the accused for hospital arrest.

The resolution was signed by Justice Efren dela Cruz, First Division chairperson, and Justices Rodoldo A. Ponferrada and Rafael R Lagos.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Arroyo thanked her supporters, well-wishers and even the Sandiganbayan in a message posted on the social network “Tweeter” before the anti-graft court ordered her barred from using computers and other telecommunications devices while under hospital arrest.

Through her staff, Mrs. Arroyo “tweeted” “thank you’s” to those who greeted her and offered prayers for her swift recuperation. Her staff also extended thanks for the Sandiganbayan’s order granting her motion for hospital arrest.

The anti-graft court allowed Mrs. Arroyo to be detained at the same hospital suite at the VMMC where she was previously held following her arrest on an election offense last year.

Read the rest of the story at Manila Bulletin website

Arroyo skips DOJ plunder hearing for the 3rd time

For the third time, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was a no-show at the Department of Justice (DOJ) hearing on the plunder charges lodged against her in connection with the alleged misuse of welfare funds meant for migrant workers during her administration.

Arroyo, incumbent congresswoman of Pampanga’s second district, was supposed to swear and subscribe to the authenticity of her counter-affidavit, but could not do so because, like in the past two hearings, she was abroad.

The former President was supposed to return to the country last week, but this was deferred, according to her lawyer, Benjamin Santos.

“She was supposed to have returned in the middle of last week, but she had other matters to attend to. It is not our intention to delay the proceedings," Santos told the panel of prosecutors.

Santos, then, asked the prosecutors to give Arroyo more time to file her counter-affidavit.

“We would like to assure the honorable hearing panel that she’ll be coming within this week and therefore, as soon as she arrives, we are going to have her sign before the panel or a representative that a panel will be designating, that she will swear to her counter-affidavit," he said.

Interviewed by reporters, Santos said that the plunder charges against Arroyo should be dismissed as they were “absolutely baseless."

“There is absolutely no basis for the charges, absolutely none," he said.

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Rains Continues as Falcon Leaves The Philippines

After dumping rains on Metro Manila and other parts of the country in past days, tropical storm “Falcon" (Meari) left Philippine territory early Saturday toward Japan.

But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned rains brought by the southwest monsoon will still fall over Metro Manila.

“Nasa labas na ito [Falcon] ng Philippine area of responsibility, pero magdala pa rin kayo ng payong at panangga sa ulan," PAGASA forecaster Ben Oris said in an interview on dzBB radio Saturday.

He also said Falcon intensified slightly and accelerated further as it continued to move away from Philippine territory.

PAGASA also hinted there may be no cyclone expected in the next few days.

"No tropical cyclone is expected to affect the [Philippine area of responsibility] in a week but a low-pressure area is expected," it said.

PAGASA’s 5 a.m. advisory said that as of 4 a.m., Falcon was 590 km northeast of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.

It was moving north-northwest at 24 kph and was expected to be 680 km north-northeast of Basco, Batanes or at 320 km west-northwest of Okinawa, Japan.

“[Falcon] will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Luzon particularly over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon," PAGASA said.

Also, it said strong to gale force winds are expected to affect the Western and of Visayas and the Eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.

“Fishing boats and other small sea crafts are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves," it said.

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No Classes On Friday From Pre-School To High School

The Department of Education has ordered the suspension of classes from pre- to high school levels in the National Capital Region on Friday, an official of the Department of Education for the National Capital Region said late Thursday.


DepEd NCR Director Elena Ruiz made this announcement over radio dzBB.

There is still no announcement on the suspension of classes in College levels from the Commission on Higher Education.

As of 4:00 PM Thursday, Tropical Storm “Falcon” was estimated 420 KM East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.4°N, 126.5°E), according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysial Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) bulletin.


MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 75 KPH near the center
GUSTINESS: up to 90 KPH
MOVEMENT: Northwest
SPEED: 15 KPH

Public Storm Warning Signal # 1 has been raised over Quezon, Aurora, Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Isabela, Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands and Batanes Group of Islands.

Gasoline Prices To Roll Back Today

Filipinos travelling for the Holy Week will have something to smile about today, after the oil firm Chevron announced that it will slash pump prices of its petroleum products starting 12:00PM today.

Chevron said they will implement a rollback on the prices of its gasoline products by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by 25 centavos per liter and kerosene by 40 centavos.

The company said the price adjustment reflects the latest movement of oil prices in the world market.

The rollback came a day after Chevron and other oil companies, Shell and total, increased the prices of regular gasoline by 70 centavos per liter, unleaded gasoline by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by 25 centavos per liter and kerosene by 40 centavos per liter.

Other oil companies are expected to implement a similar roll back of pump prices.

source: Philippine Information Agency

Low Magnitude Earthquke Hits Manila

An earthquake was felt in Manila at around 6:30 pm yesterday.  According to Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs), the earthquake has a magnitutude of 5.7 with Tectonic origin.

In a interview television interview with Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum, he said that the people should not panic because the earthquake is not related to Japan's recent earthquake that has a magnitude of  8.9. 

"Siyempre ang paalala lang itong mga lindol na ito ay maliliit pa lamang, kung malalaki dapat paghandaan," further added by Solidum.

As of today, there were no recorded damages to property and cause of death. 

Here are the reported intensities in the different areas in Luzon that felt the earthquake.

Intensity IV - Manila City; Marikina City; Talisay, Batangas; Tagaytay City
Intensity III - Quezon City; Alabang; Makati; Taguig; Malabon; Bacoor, Cavite; Lubang Island;San Jose, Mindoro Occ.; Abra de Ilog;Calapan, Mindoro Occ.
Intensity II - Lucban, Quezon; Plaridel, Bulacan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; Baguio City

Congressman Singson Sentenced To 18m Imprisonment

Philippine Congressman Ronald Singson was sentenced by a Hong Kong judge to 18 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine into the southern Chinese territory intended for his own use.

Rep. Ronald Singson was caught with 0.24 ounces (6.67 grams) of cocaine last July while transiting through Hong Kong's airport en route to the gambling enclave of Macau. He pleaded guilty to a charge of trafficking in a dangerous drug.

Under Hong Kong law, bringing drugs into the country can be defined as trafficking, in spite of the purpose. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million Hong Kong dollars ($640,000).

Prosecutors had challenged Singson's claim that the drugs were intended for his own consumption.

source:  Yahoo News

Alicia Mayer Bares All In New PETA Ad

Sexy Actress and Fashion Model Alicia Mayer has once again made evident over her involvement for animals by posing as a model of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Alicia posed naked for the new advertisement of the pro-vegetarian group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia. The poster, shot by photographer Raymund Isaac, displays Mayer lying naked on a gurney with the slogan, "Meat belongs in the morgue, not on your table. Go vegetarian!"

The shift is evidently a pace up from Mayer's prior attempt in 2007, when she posed wearing only a lettuce bikini.

"Hinahamon ko ang mga Pilipino na pag-isipan kung ano talaga ang karne," said she, explaining the message of the poster in an interview with GMA news. "Ang pagkain ng karne, manok at isda ay nangangahulugan ng pagkain ng bangkay ng isang pinahirapang hayop na hindi ninais ang kamatayan."

She encourage Filipinos follow her path of being a vegetarian.

PETA, in a statement, stated that the crusade is intended to prove their concern over the Filipinos' outwardly rising predilection for eating meat, citing previous research reports that greater than 750 million animals are being killed every day to serve the local community.

According to PETA, eating of meat is not only bad for animals but for as humans as well, noting its correlation through illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and stroke.

"The evidence is clear," said Jason Baker, PETA Asia's vice president of international operations. "The best thing that people can do for animals, the planet, and themselves is go vegetarian."

See more of the sexy Alicia Mayer at

petaasiapacific.com.

People Power Revolution Schedule of Events

On February 25, 2011, the Philippines will mark the 25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution.  It is an wherein Filipinos from all walks of life joined hands to oust President Ferdinand Marcos.

To celebrate the People Power Anniversary, President Noynoy Aquino has declared the date as a Special Holiday.  Below are the schedule events to celebrate the People Power Anniversary.

Schedule of Events
25th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution

February 17, 2011
Exhibit of the Inaugural
6:00 P.M., SM The Block
This exhibit showcases the coffee table book that documents the events from President Cory Aquino’s funeral to the Aquino campaign up to the inauguration of Benigno S. Aquino III as President.

February 21, 2011
NoyNoy: Triumph of a People’s Campaign
5:00 P.M., Powerbooks, Greenbelt 4
A book written by Ambassador Wilfrido Villacorta will be launched. The book chronicles the success of the Aquino campaign in capturing the Presidency.
Exhibit of the Revolution Revisited by Kim Komenich
6:00 P.M., Ayala Musuem
An event co-sponsored by the Ayala Museum, this exhibit features 60 photographs taken by Kim Komenich during his assignment in the Philippines at the time of the People Power Revolution. Fourteen of these photos were given the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography.
Sonny Camarillo Exhibit

February 21 to 27, 2011
Thirty iconic pictures taken by Sonny Camarillo during the EDSA People Power Revolution will be displayed along EDSA and White Plains Avenue. The pictures tell the story of the revolution as seen through a photographer’s lens.

February 22, 2011
Tree Planting Activity
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN, Camarines Sur
The Local Government of Camarines Sur, led by Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr., has organized a tree planting activity wherein 50,000 trees will be planted on government-acquired land. In an attempt to feature the value of Pagkakaisa, this area, now called the “Community of Hope”, serves as a home for rebel returnees and military families.

Inauguration of the AFP Museum and Blood Letting
2:00 P.M., AFP Grounds, Camp Aguinaldo
The room where Former President Fidel V. Ramos and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s announced their withdrawal of support has been converted to a museum. This event will feature the inauguration of this historic place. A blood letting will simultaneously be conducted in the AFP grounds as well.

PEOPLE-POWERED MARKETS: Sa Bayang Umaasenso, Sama-Sama Tayo
4:00 P.M., NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
The Ninoy and Cory Foundation in coordination with the Makati Business Club organized this event in order to guide and educate Filipinos on how people and private companies can use the market to address social problems in the country.

Yes Pinoy Symposium – Trainer’s Training (until the 22nd)
Venue: Kabayan Hotel, Cubao, Time: 10:00 A.M.
Participants will be trained in facilitating the EDSA Babies Speak Symposiums so they will be able to cascade the symposium in their respective regions.

February 23, 2011
Pilipinas Got Bukas
7:00 – 8:30 A.M., Rizal High School, Pasig
In order to engage the youth towards volunteerism, the YesPinoy Foundation organized this event that will showcase a human mosaic composed of 2,500 students. A passing of the torch by the EDSA Veterans to the EDSA Babies will also take place.

EDSA Babies Expo
9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
Exhibitors will provide avenues by which EDSA Babies can join in nation building through volunteer and other socio-civic programs. Exhibitors will be composed of student organizations and NGOs.

Program and Awarding: Best Entries in Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future
3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
Winning projects and entries for the Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future program will be given.

EDSA Babies… Congrats Mga Sikat!
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
This is a pre-graduation treat to high school and college achievers. Various artists will perform for the students and the winners of the Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future program.

EDSA 1 Clips Film showing in schools nationwide
Documentaries and films about the revolution will be shown in various schools across the country.

40-Hour Vigil in 25 Churches
8:00 P.M.
A 40-hour vigil will be held starting on the 23rd up to the 25th will be held in 25 churches across the country.

Freedom Tour will begin (will run until the 25th)
8:00 – 9:30 AM, 9:30 – 11:00 AM and 5:00 – 6:30 PM
This is a tour that will tell the story of the revolution. The tour will cover the following areas: La Salle Greenhills, the EDSA Shrine, the People Power Monument, and Club Filipino.

February 24, 2011
Eucharistic Celebration
5:30 P.M., EDSA Shrine
A mass will be celebrated at the EDSA Shrine on the eve of the 25th Anniversary of the success of the revolution.

Freedom tour will continue.
February 25, 2011
Honors and Flag Raising Ceremony
7:30 A.M., People Power Monument
A flag raising ceremony at the People Power Monument will kick off the celebration. An Ecumenical Prayer will also be held after the ceremony.

Unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Statue and Flower Offering at the Ninoy and Cory Statues
9:30 A.M., Rizal Park
This event is spearheaded by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.  In attendance will be residents of Manila, the religious including twenty-five bishops and Catholic school students.  After the unveiling, flowers will be offered at the Ninoy and Cory statues.

Job Fair
7:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M, POEA Building
The POEA will hold a job fair featuring thirty licensed employment agencies who have committed to offer a total of 25,000 job openings.  This job fair is open to the public and thousands of job seekers are expected to come.

EDSA Strip
7:00 A.M. to 12:00 midnight
The north bound lane of EDSA will be transformed into a festive strip where people who will attend the celebrations will be able to see the actual tanks used by soldiers during the revolution. People will also be able to register and make commitments for the country at Tatak Edsa Registration tents. Food will be available at P25 at food stalls put up by the Philippine Franchise Association.

Medical-Dental Mission
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Camp Aguinaldo Gate
A medical and dental mission will be held throughout the day at the Camp Aguinaldo Gate in front of EDSA.

Unveiling of Marker
11:00 A.M., POEA Building
A historical marker will be unveiled in the exact location where former President Cory Aquino delivered a speech during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Boodle Lunch
12:00 Noon, EDSA
There will be a boodle lunch along EDSA for 2,500 people including CEOs, LGU representatives, student leaders, and others.  This activity seeks to rekindle the spirit of sharing that transpired during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Salubungan Program
3:45 P.M., EDSA
This will reenact the “Salubungan” that happened 25 years ago when then General Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile joined forces against the dictator. The forces will converge at the People Power Monument.

Live Musical Variety Show
8:00 P.M., White Plains Avenue
A live concert will be held that will showcase various Filipino artists from the Kapuso, Kapamilya, and Kapatid networks. The variety show is divided into five (5) suites: “Simulain, People Power History 101,” “Ang Diwa, the Spirit of EDSA People Power,” “Mga Simbolo, People Power Lives On,” “Mga Bayani, the Heroes of Today,” and “People Power Ngayon, Nation Building Today.”  The PANA Ad campaign will also be launched at the concert. A fireworks display will follow the concert.

LGU Participation
LGUs across the country will hold events that will include medical missions, tree planting, monitoring of smoke belchers, and other projects to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.

Freedom tour will continue. (VIP tour at 1:00 PM)
February 26, 2011
Unveiling of the Kalayaan Marker
10:30 A.M., Kalayaan Hall, Malacañang
During the Marcos regime, the hall was called Maharlika Hall. When former President Cory Aquino assumed office, it was renamed Kalayaan Hall. A marker will be unveiled at the hall to commemorate this event.
People Power Awards

11:00 A.M., Heroes Hall, Malacañang
This event is in recognition of the personalities who played significant roles during the EDSA People Power Revolution.  The awardees are: (Living) Fr. Reuter, Nat Rama and William Esposo, and (Posthumous) Don Chino Roces, Rep. Stephen Solarz, and Teodoro Benigno.  Lunch will be served and the film entitled “The

World Remembers EDSA” will be shown.  Music will be provided by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.
February 27, 2011
People Power Run
The route of the run will be from the People Power Monument to Ortigas, Greenmeadows, and C5. Simultaneous runs will be held in Bicol, Cebu, Zamboanga, Dipolog and Angeles City.

YesPinoy Foundation Relaunch
7:00 P.M., NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
The event will be attended by members of the YesPinoy Foundation and various artists.  During the Relaunch, the EDSA Babies shall articulate their commitment to carry on the Spirit of EDSA – the spirit volunteerism.

Binay Left For China To Save 3 Pinoys On Death Row

Vice-President Jejomar Binay left early Friday for China in a last-ditch bid to save three Filipinos facing execution there for drug-related offenses.

But before leaving, Binay appealed anew to the Filipino people for prayers to allow a "miracle" that will save the three from death row.

"As instructed by President (Benigno III) Aquino, I leave this morning for Beijing together with (Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Esteban Jr.) Conejos to appeal for clemency for our three kababayans on death row. Our embassy in Beijing informed me that this visit is a special consideration for the Philippines in view of the close friendship between our two countries and peoples" Binay said in a departure statement he read at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport before leaving.

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