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Solon eyes House inquiry into US-PH defense guidelines: Lawmakers plan to call for a House inquiry into the guidelines between the Philippines and the US.
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Solon eyes House inquiry into US-PH defense guidelines: Lawmakers plan to call for a House inquiry into the guidelines between the Philippines and the US.
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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Street food sensation Diwata, arrested: Food sensation Diwata or Deo Balbuena in real life was arrested due to slight physical injuries filed against him in 2018 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/18/street-food-sensation-diwata-inaresto-1452
Marcos lands on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was among Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024 ...
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Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
Second US House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson to leave top job
reuters.com/world/us/second-us-house-republican-calls-speaker-johnson-leave-top-job-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Biden urges House to pass military aid package for Israel, Ukraine in WSJ op-ed: The U.S. president noted that both Ukraine and Israel are 'under attack by ...
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Cebuano vlogger apologizes for using P1-million cash as kite: It could be seen in the video that he and his friends collated P1,000 bills, amounting to P1 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/4/18/cebuano-vlogger-apologizes-for-using-p1-million-cash-as-kite-1226
China's government is helping fuel the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel reveals
axios.com/2024/04/16/china-fentanyl-crisis-us-house-investigation
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
Marcos Jr. dodges question on refusal to apologize for Martial Law atrocities: One reporter asks Marcos whether he will apologize for Martial Law atrocities now ...
rappler.com/philippines/marcos-response-question-apologize-martial-law-atrocities-april-2024/
El Niño affecting egg sizes too: The El Nino phenomenon isn't just drying up water sources and driving up global temperatures, it is also affecting egg ...
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Marcos says e-trike, e-bike ban stays, but no penalty on violators for now: (1st UPDATE) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders a grace period ...
rappler.com/philippines/marcos-jr-says-ban-electric-bikes-tricycles-stays-no-penalty-violators-april-2024/
Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand FISA Surveillance Program: Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/fisa-surveillance-bill-program.html
TikTok ban Bill could be fast-tracked ahead of US House votes on Ukraine, Israel aid
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-us-congress-senate-joe-biden-ukraine-israel-aid-package-4272981
Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit: China earlier said the US-Japan-Philippine trilateral summit 'drives up tensions' in ...
rappler.com/philippines/china-causing-regional-tensions-not-united-states-japan-trilateral-summit/
Michelle Dee returns to 'Showtime' as guest co-host: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee returned to "It's Showtime" on Thursday as guest co-host.
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/18/michelle-dee-returns-to-showtime-as-guest-co-host-1246
Philippines ‘sinking in sachets’ – brand audit: From October 2023 to February 2024, volunteers collected, catalogued, and analyzed 10,801 sachets in several ...
rappler.com/environment/findings-philippines-plastic-brand-audit-2023/
La Carlota lad exceeds own expectation, tops electronics engineers’ exams: Electronics engineers' licensure exams topnotcher Niele Shem Bañas says online ...
rappler.com/nation/visayas/la-carlota-lad-niele-shem-banas-exceeds-expectation-takes-first-spot-electronics-engineers-exams-april-2024/
Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow: In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/philippines-balikatan-joint-military-exercise/
Iwa Moto, Pampi Lacson mark 12th anniversary: Iwa Moto and Pampi Lacson took to their respective Instagram accounts to share their sweet message for each other.
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EXCLUSIVE: Is Atty. Oliver Moeller courting Kim Chiu?: Viewers and fans of the noontime show 'It's Showtime' on Tuesday were surprised to see Atty ...
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Divers in the Philippines create nurseries for rescued coral: A group of scuba diving experts and enthusiasts are setting up coral nurseries in a popular dive ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/divers-in-the-philippines-create-nurseries-for-rescued-coral
ABS-CBN Reporter Raphael Bosano named 2024 Metcalf Institute Fellow for Science Reporting
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/abs-cbn-senior-reporter-raphael-bosano-named-2024-metcalf-institute-fellow-for-science-reporting-832
Alvarez apologizes for call to military to withdraw Marcos support | The wRap: Today’s headlines: Pantaleon Alvarez, Visayas power outage, IU concert
rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-17-2024/
Marcos orders MMDA to suspend fines against e-bikes on national roads: Marcos said more time is needed to inform the public about the ban.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/marcos-orders-mmda-to-suspend-fine-vs-e-bikes-on-nat-l-roads-1348
Darren admits 'romantic feelings' for Jayda, Kyline; 'getting to know' Jillian Ward
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/darren-admits-romantic-feelings-for-jayda-kyline-getting-to-know-jillian-ward-1821
Philippines, US forces to simulate retaking enemy-occupied islands in joint military drills
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-united-states-south-china-sea-joint-military-drills-taiwan-palawan-manila-4271776
Will PH fight to get $40-million Marcos loot in New York? ‘I leave it to lawyers’
rappler.com/philippines/marcos-jr-response-arelma-ill-gotten-wealth-case-april-2024/
Philippines seizes 1.8 tonnes of meth in drug bust: MANILA: The Philippines has seized 1.8 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, President Ferdinand Marcos said ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-seizes-18-tonnes-meth-drug-bust-4268641
Lolo driver crashed and got dizzy in the heat: A taxi crashed into a tree and a light pole on UN Avenue Manila, Tuesday afternoon.
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Luzon grid on red alert again on Thursday, April 18: The Luzon grid will be placed on red alert again on Thursday.
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/18/luzon-grid-on-red-alert-again-on-thursday-april-18-1023
Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for 6 months: Prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb is a fierce critic of President Kais Saied
rappler.com/world/africa/tunisia-jails-journalist-mohamed-boughalleb/
Abandoned dog rescued after being trapped inside a wall: A dog named Wally was rescued after being trapped inside a wall for nearly a month.
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Boss Toyo throws charity bash, shares own story: Before Boss Toyo, or Jayson Luzadas in real life, stepped onto the entrepreneurial path ...
news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/18/boss-toyo-throws-charity-bash-shares-own-story-1132
UN's Libya envoy resigns and says progress is still elusive : Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily says he tendered his resignation to the UN Secretary General
thenationalnews.com/news/2024/04/16/uns-libya-envoy-resigns-and-says-progress-is-still-elusive/
Navy to probe reservist Alvarez over call to withdraw support from Marcos : The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Defense have also rejected ...
rappler.com/philippines/navy-orders-probe-alvarez-statement-afp-abandon-marcos-jr/
Philippine Coast Guard to join military drills with United States: The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday it will participate for the first time in an annual ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/philippine-coast-guard-to-join-military-drills-with-united-states-935
Jhong Hilario pens birthday message to wife Maia: Jhong Hilario took to Instagram to express his love and appreciation for his wife, Maia Azores, on her birthday ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/jhong-hilario-pens-birthday-message-to-wife-maia-954
House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern from progressive groups
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/house-bill-aims-condemn-hinduphobia-draws-concern-progressive-groups-rcna148202
Lawyer, accomplice caught with P1.3-M shabu in QC: A lawyer and his accomplice were arrested in the QCPD operation in Bgy. Central in Quezon City.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/abogado-kasabwat-nahulihan-ng-p1-3-m-shabu-sa-qc-845
FACT CHECK: Chinese tourists increased under Marcos admin: The number of Chinese tourists in the Philippines has increased following the easing of pandemic ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/chinese-tourists-increased-under-marcos-admin/
Philippine rate cut more likely in 2025 on inflation risks: Price risks have lingered even after the BSP's most-aggressive tightening campaign
gulfnews.com/business/markets/philippine-rate-cut-more-likely-in-2025-on-inflation-risks-1.1713264336508
Rappler Talk Entertainment: SB19’s Justin on his solo debut: Two months since his debut, what has Justin learned about himself as a musician?
rappler.com/entertainment/music/interview-sb19-justin-solo-debut/
Woman complicit in child molestation, live video of indecency Tiklo: A mother was arrested in Misamis Oriental for allegedly molesting her daughters.
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Streetboys, Maneuvers to star in 90s 'supershow' benefit concert: Excitement is in the air as the iconic dance groups of the 90s gear up for an event ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/streetboys-manoeuvres-to-star-in-90s-supershow-benefit-concert-2301
Is Bea Alonzo doing a project with Kyle, Grae?: Actress Bea Alonzo caught the attention of netizens after she posed with 'Pamilya Sagrado' cast members Kyle ...
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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-takeaways.html
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Ex-VP Robredo sounds alarm on lack of psychiatrists in PH: Former Vice-President Leni Robredo on Wednesday sounded the alarm on the lack of psychiatrists in the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/17/ex-vp-robredo-sounds-alarm-on-lack-of-psychiatrists-in-ph-920
AFP defers to DOJ on investigation of Alvarez: The Armed Forces of the Philippines says it is deferring to the Department of Justice the issue of whether former ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/17/afp-defers-to-doj-on-investigation-of-alvarez-1845
Visayas power grid on the brink: 13 plants halt operations, more outages feared: The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines places the Visayas and Luzon ...
rappler.com/nation/visayas/visayas-power-plants-halt-operations-more-outages-feared-april-17-2024/
Filipinos aboard Iran-seized cargo ship ‘safe,’ expect release – DMW: The Department of Migrant Workers plans to recommend to the IBF to declare the Strait of ...
rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/aboard-iran-seized-msc-aries-safe-expect-release-dmw/
AOC Rips GOP for Trying to 'Distract From Their Own Incompetence' With Anti-Iran Bills
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GOP Congressional Hopeful Wished Her State Had ‘Eliminated All Abortion’ In 2020: New Mexico Republican candidate Yvette Herrell is currently trying to downplay ...
huffpost.com/entry/yvette-herrell-abortion-new-mexico-gop-congressional-race_n_661d5420e4b0f8e522db8400
LOOK: Jane de Leon, KDLex grace premiere night of Janella-Win's film: Jane de Leon, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad were among the stars who graced the premiere ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/16/look-jane-de-leon-kdlex-grace-premiere-night-of-janella-win-s-film-739
Mamamoo's Whee In puts Manila in the mood in solo concert: With her rich vocal tone, Whee In presented a setlist that showed the wide range of her musical ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/whee-in-puts-manila-in-the-mood-in-solo-concert-1412
Gary Valenciano shares dream acting project, role: OPM veteran Gary Valenciano shared his dream roles after he officially inked a contract as an artist of ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/17/gary-valenciano-shares-dream-acting-project-role-1447
Luzon, Visayas grid on yellow alert on Wednesday: The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has placed the Luzon and Visayas grids on yellow alert on ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/17/luzon-visayas-grid-on-yellow-alert-on-wednesday-931
Ticket prices, seat plan: IU’s ‘H.E.R’ in Philippine Arena: Tickets for the June show will go on sale April 28
rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/ticket-prices-seat-plan-iu-her-philippine-arena-concert-june-2024/
Arizona House Rejects Effort To Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban: Only one Republican representative voted in favor of the motion, despite a plea from former President ...
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/04/17/arizona-house-rejects-effort-to-repeal-1864-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Brother of fugitive Pa. rep calls latest issues ‘a nightmare for me and our family’
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/brother-of-fugitive-pa-rep-calls-latest-issues-a-nightmare-for-me-and-our-family.html
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with US a 'sovereign choice' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/philippines-says-decision-to-strengthen-ties-with-us-a-sovereign-choice.html
Democratic majority in Michigan House restored with special elections: In special elections in a pair of metro Detroit districts, Democratic victories could end ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/special-election-democrats-michigan-house-majority-restored/73263198007/
House votes down resolution that would change state's judicial appointment process
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/17/oklahoma-legislature-house-votes-down-judicial-nominations-pro-life-memo-charles-mccall/73343256007/
Ex-Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife charged with embezzlement, conspiracy
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/michigan-house-speaker-lee-chatfield-charged-embezzlement-nessel/72097431007/
‘The Swiss Abroad deserve better representation in parliament,’ says right-wing politician - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/the-swiss-abroad-deserve-better-representation-in-parliament-says-right-wing-politician-jean-luc-addor/75848518
Marcos vs Duterte family feud drags both political dynasties’, and the Philippines’, names through the mud
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259243/marcos-vs-duterte-family-feud-drags-both-political-dynasties-and-philippines-names-through-mud
US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus: The caucus fell into a lull after its chair retired at the 2022 midterm elections.
rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/congressional-uyghur-caucus-04162024163136.html
Marcos: Death of Filipino serviceman by foreign attack can trigger MDT | The wRap
rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-16-2024/
Biden’s Push for World Bank Funds to Compete With China Stalls: A US plan to raise billions of dollars in additional resources for the World Bank to counter ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/biden-s-push-for-world-bank-funds-to-compete-with-china-stalls
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Marcos says will not hand Duterte to ICC - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post: Marcos says will not hand Duterte to ICC - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/15/marcos-says-will-not-hand-duterte-to-icc-.html
Zelensky calls for same 'unity' from allies as for Israel - World News: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies on Monday to show the same ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/zelensky-calls-for-same-unity-from-allies-as-for-israel-192513
Michigan House special elections: Democrats could regain majority 'trifecta': Special elections are taking place Tuesday in a pair of metro Detroit House ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/michigan-house-special-elections-democrats-could-regain-majority/73327294007/
Pa. House passes bill to allow tax breaks for mall redevelopment: The bill would create a special commission under the state’s land-use planning board to advise ...
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Philippines Inflation May Breach 2%-4% Target in 2Q, Francis Dakila Jr. Says: The Philippine central bank is committed to maintaining price stability as risks to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/philippine-central-bank-s-dakila-sees-upside-risks-to-inflation
Emerging U.S.-Japan-Philippine alliance is making waves in Asia: Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Emerging-U.S.-Japan-Philippine-alliance-is-making-waves-in-Asia
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Huawei releases revamped, renamed Pura 70 flagship smartphone: TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies began selling its latest premium smartphones in China on Thursday -- ...
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Alvarez: ‘Sorry, I got carried away by strong emotions’: The former speaker, however, maintains that his controversial remarks were not meant to incite sedition ...
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/alvarez-apology-call-afp-withdraw-support-marcos-jr/
Philippines: Consumers told to conserve energy, here's why: Summer sizzle: Red and yellow alerts up as 19 power plants 'down'
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-consumers-told-to-conserve-energy-heres-why-1.1713358662697
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