Big guns

November 16, 2023
 AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines tests its new artillery weapons and other combined arms firepower in a live-fire exercise on Wednesday during the AFP Joint Exercise Dagat-Langit-Lupa (AJEX DAGITPA) in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.
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Ogie Diaz dismisses claims of instigating KathNiel breakup, Andrea Brillantes rumors

November 16, 2023
Comedian and talent manager Ogie Diaz refuted allegations that he was the source of speculations surrounding the breakup of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, as well as the rumored connection between Padilla and Andrea Brillantes. Diaz clarified that he merely mentioned speculations he had heard, consistently noting that these claims were “not confirmed.” “Ang kinakalat [...]
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Rody subpoenaed over threat

November 16, 2023
Ex-president must face QC prosecutor next month for Castro case The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has summoned former President Rodrigo Duterte for an investigation on the grave threat complaint filed by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro. Duterte was directed to show up on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 for a preliminary investigation. The subpoena […]
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Philippines wooing investors ahead of APEC meet

November 16, 2023
President Marcos and his economic team will highlight the country’s strong economy during a briefing for potential investors in San Francisco, California on Nov. 15 (Nov. 16 in Manila), ahead of the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. While in San Francisco, President Marcos is also expected to witness the signing of a so-called […]
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Nullify 2 orders for confidential funds, SC asked

November 16, 2023
A taxpayers’ suit has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the order and circular that covers the disbursement of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs). In a 45-page petition, the petitioners led by retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Howard Calleja, JP Calleja, and former senator Richard Gordon asked the SC to […]
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De Lima sees last drug charge being dismissed

November 16, 2023
Former Senator Leila De Lima has expressed optimism that she would be eventually cleared of drug cases following a trial judge’s grant of her petition for bail on Monday. Meanwhile, former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said he respected the judge’s decision to grant bail for De Lima but raised doubts about its timing. De Lima […]
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Celia Rodriguez: Don’t call me a queen

November 16, 2023
 

Multiawarded veteran actress Celia Rodriguez is often regarded as one of local show biz's most iconic contravidas, playing characters are that are glamorous, sophisticated but wicked all the same.

But despite all her achievements and an il...