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Abalos kay Azurin, CCTV footage “speaks for itself”

Posted on: April 19th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

SINABI ni Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos na ang CCTV footage ay “speaks for itself” sa di umano’y cover-up attempt o pagtatangka umanong itago ang serye ng mga operasyon na ikinasa noong Oktubre 2022 lalo na ang nakulimbat na P6.7 bilyong halaga ng shabu ng ilang pulis.

Ang pahayag na ito ni Abalos ay tugon sa depensa ni Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. na walang nangyaring cover-up na nangyari sa operasyon.

“In law, there is the principle of res ipsa loquitur. The thing speaks for itself. The video in itself is a statement of what transpired,” ang pahayag na ito sa statement.

“While I respect General Azurin, I am sure he agrees with me that the public deserves to know the truth. Hindi lamang sa isyu ng 42 kilos kundi higit sa lahat sa kung ano ang nangyari sa 900 kilos na nakumpiska,” dagdag na wika nito.

Nagpahayag naman ng tiwala si Abalos sa National Police Commission (Napolcom), kung saan siya ang tumatayong chairman na masusing iimbestigahan ang insidente base sa mandato nito.

Nauna nang nanawagan si Abalos sa 10 pulis na mag-leave muna upang bigyang-daan ang imbestigasyon sa pagtatangka umanong itago ang serye ng mga operasyon na ikinasa noong Oktubre na nakakulimbat ng P6.7 bilyong halaga ng shabu.

Agad naman na nagkasa ng imbestigasyon si Abalos na pinangunahan ng National Police Commission kaugnay sa illegal drug case ni ngayon ay dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr. na sangkot sa 990 kilo ng nakumpiskang shabu.

Aniya, binuo ang fact-finding panel ng Napolcom dahil sa mabagal na imbestigasyon ng pulisya sa kaso ni Mayo.

Ayon kay Abalos, lumabas sa imbestigasyon ng Napolcom na “there is indeed a massive attempt to cover-up the arrest of Mayo.”

Samantala, ipinresenta pa ni Abalos sa media ang CCTV footage, na nagpapakita na nakaposas si Mayo at pagkatapos ay kinalagan ito.

Makikita rin sa video ang pagdating at pag-alis ng mga police officials sa lugar ng establisimyento kung saan nandoon si Mayo.

Sinabi ni Abalos na makikita sa imbestigasyon ng Napolcom na “there is indeed a massive attempt to cover-up the arrest of Mayo.” (Daris Jose)

Dahil na-enjoy at na-appreciate: CARLA, ilang beses naranasan kaya mas pabor sa lock-in taping

Posted on: April 19th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

NOONG kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemic ay ilang beses nang naranasan ni Carla Abella ang lock-in taping, at mas pabor siya sa ganung situwasyon.

“Opo, pero kung tutuusin po hindi ko na po naabutan yung lock-in sa Voltes V: Legacy.

“That was the time na medyo lumuwag na po yung restrictions in terms of sa production, sa taping. Ito naman pong aking bagong teleserye na kasama po ako, yung ‘Stolen Life’, hindi na din po required ang lock-in, so back to ano na po kami… yung uwian na po.

“Uwian na po every taping day, so although mostly daily pa din ang taping, nakakauwi pa rin naman po kami sa mga bahay po namin gabi-gabi and we have more than enough time to rest po in between taping days.”

Kung ikukumpara, ano mas gusto ni Carla, ang lock-in or yung uwian na taping?

“Yung totoo po parang mas wala pong problema sa akin yung lock-in, mas ano po, parang napansin ko na yes may sacrifices po, medyo nakakalungkot na we’re away from our families ng medyo mahaba-haba pong length of time.

“Pero parang mas ano po, mas na-enjoy ko siya, mas na-appreciate ko kasi mas na-observe ko po na mas efficient po ang lahat ng tao kumilos, mas may energy, mas may lakas, mas mabilis pong natatapos yung buong show.

“Hindi na po kailangan manghula sa takbo ng kuwento, mas may time po na mailatag in terms of production, yung mga eksena, kung anu-ano pong mga kukunan, kung saan-saan and yun nga po, mas mabilis pong natatapos.

“Kaya though mahirap po being away from our families, at least shorter span of time na lang naman po and worth naman po yung sakripisyo.”

Gaganap si Carla bilang Mary Ann Armstrong sa Voltes V: Legacy kung saan ang mga bida at miyembro ng Voltes V team ay sina Miguel Tanfelix bilang Steve Armstrong, Ysabel Ortega bilang Jamie Robinson, Radson Flores bilang Mark Gordon, Matt Lozano bilang Big Bert at Raphael Landicho bilang Little Jon.

Mapapanood rin sa Voltes V: Legacy sa GMA ngayong Mayo sina Martin del Rosario bilang Prinsipe Zardoz, Liezel Lopez bilang Zandra, Gabby Eigenmann bilang Commander Robinson, Neil Ryan Sese bilang Dr. Hook, Epi Quizon bilang Zuhl, Albert Martinez bilang Dr. Richard Smith, Max Collins bilang Rosalia, Carlo Gonzales bilang Draco, at Dennis Trillo bilang Ned Armstrong, at marami pang iba, sa direksyon ni Mark Reyes.

Samantala maaring bumili ng ticket para sa Voltes V: Legacy The Cinematic Experience (special edit ng unang tatlong lingo ng Voltes V: Legacy na mapapanood sa mga SM cinemas) sa https://bit.ly/VoltesVAtSMCinema at sa mga SM Cinema App at SM Cinema ticket booths.

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NAGING “traffic enforcer” pala noon sivGabby Eigenmann.

Dahil leader ng Earth Defense Force o armed forces na kalaban ng mga aliens si Gabby bilang si Commander Robinson sa Voltes V: Legacy, tinanong namin kung noon ba ay pinangarap niyang maging sundalo o pulis?

“Well it wasn’t really a dream but nung panahon namin nung high school ako na nag-CAT at tsaka COCC, ROTC, sobrang excited ako!

“I was excited to lead, also I was excited to be a follower, sumali pa ako sa rifle exhibition, sumali pa ako noon before and since yung school namin kasi sa OB Montessori sa Greenhills, may mga assigned tasks kami ako I always choose to be sa traffic.

“Ako yung nag-aano ng traffic flow sa Greenhills.

“Natutuwa ako pagdating sa ganun kasi siyempre given the fact na sikat na sikat nung araw e yung Top Gun so uso yung mga Aviator shades, ako gusto ko lang magbilad sa araw na nakasuot ng shades,” at tumawa si Gabby.

“So, kasi naka-uniform ka e so tipong, ‘O wait lang, dito ang daan, mga kotse!’

“Hindi siya dream pero nae-excite ako sa mga ganun, lalo na pagka suot mo na yung costume. The costume itself when you fit it or when you put it on gives a lot of character already.

“So mai-imbibe mo kaagad uniform pa lang, ‘Uy, I’m a general, I’m a commander, I’m a soldier!’

“Iba yung feeling so yeah, I consider it as… I get excited! I guess iyon ang, I think that’s the best term, I get excited when I put on a uniform.”

Biro namin kay Gabby na kausap namin via Zoom sa pocket interview sa mga cast ng “Voltes V: Legacy’, mula sa pagiging student traffic enforcer, ngayon ay Commander na siya na nagpoprotekta sa buong mundo laban sa mga aliens.

“Yes, buong mundo talaga! Isa sa mga unforgettable scenes ko dun is yung niyu-unite ko lahat ng mga leaders of the world.

“Meron ako speech doon na, may eksena dun na may speech ako, I was uniting all the leaders of the earth to help and defend the whole world.

“Iba, iba yung feeling, ang sarap ng ano na all eyes on you tapos ikaw yung nagko-command sa kanilang lahat na, ‘Tama na ang away-away, tara tulungan natin ang Voltes V!’

“Ang sarap, ang sarap ng feeling na ganun. Sana totoo,” at muling tumawa si Gabby.

Bukod sa ‘Voltes V: Legacy’a ay kasama rin si Gabby sa cast ng pelikulang Papa Mascot kung saan bida si Ken Chan at kasama rin sina Miles Ocampo, Erin Espiritu, Jericho Arceo, Tabs Sumulong, Sue Prado, Yian Gabriel, Jordaine Suan, Joe Gruta at Liza Diño.

Ito ay mula sa produksyon ng Wide International, sa panulat ni Ralston Jover at sa direksyon ni Louie Ignacio at ipapalabas sa mga sinehan sa April 26.

(ROMMEL L. GONZALES)

Mga fans at netizens, halu-halo ang naging reaction: SIXTO, niregaluhan ng wooden ‘Pinocchio’ nina DINGDONG at MARIAN

Posted on: April 19th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

PARA sa fourth birthday ni Sixto IV last Sunday, April 16, isang wooden Pinocchio angregalo nina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantessa bunso nila.

Favorite daw kasi ni Sixto na panoorin ang “Pinocchio”, ayon kay Dingdong.

Kasama ang series of photos, nilagyan ito ng caption ng host ng top-rating show na ‘Family Feud’ ng…

“Sixto’s 4th birthday with a special surprise – Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio!

“This wooden toy (from old ipil), carved by our talented sculptor friend Charming Baldemor, has quickly become one of his favorites. Just like how I watched Superman 2 countless times in the 80s, Sixto has seen this movie about 20 times already! 😄

“It’s amazing how stories and characters like Pinocchio are timeless and carry valuable lessons.

“Here’s to a birthday filled with imagination, wonder, and lots of playtime with this special gift!”

Iba’t-iba naman ang naging reaction ng netizens sa kakaibang regalo ng mag-asawa sa kanilang bunsong anak.

“Guapo naman ..happy birthday sixto.”

the 2nd and 5th photo is absolutely adorbs! nakuha lahat ng best features ng nanay at tatay 🥰🥰

“Boy version ni Marian paka gwapo!”

“Nope carbon copy ni dd.”

“poging bata. 4 years old na agad! happy bday Sixto.”

“Gandang mga bata! Jackpot sa genes!”

“I want a baby like Sixto. Napaka cute na palaging smiley yung eyes, gentle, and loves his mama so much.”

Say pa ng ibang netizens na masyadong worry sa naturang gift.

“Sorry pero ang creepy!!”

“Feeling ko gagalaw yan sa gabi.”

“Ako din matatakot lalo na pag mag-isa ka lang tapos kasama mo yan.”

“Akala ko ako lang nakaisip nito! Ang tapang ng kids, hindi sila takot. Sorry naman but it is giving me “horror” vibes ala Annabelle/Chucky.”

“Ganyan ang Pinocchio ni Guillermo Del Toro. Sa interview intentional na medyo crude and unpolished yung gawa kay Pinocchio.”

“Actually maganda yung pagkagawa and kuhang-kuha yung likeness like yung sa movie. Gusto ko rin nyan. Hehe.”

“Ang creepy ng woodwork na yan. Pero sa kanila yan eh baka they enjoy seeing it lalo na pag gabi. Hahah.”

“Ganyan kasi yun hitsura nung Pinnochio sa cartoon na lumabas sa Netflix.”

“The toy sculpture is not appropriate to be handled or played with by young kids, especially with the pointed nose that can pose injury if not handled well. It also looks scary and creepy tbh. I hope DD will listen and get rid of it asap!”

“Sixto is so cute and adorable, but THAT toy is not! It should not be considered a toy and Dingdong should know better!”

“Baka naman display toy lang. Ang hirap sa mga netizens palaging assuming tne worst at siempre may kaakibat agad na judgemet. Alagang alaga nila ung anak nila sa tingin mo hindi nila naiisip ug mga ganyan.”

“Hindi maganda na ibigay yang ganyan sa bata. Matulis ang ilong pwede masugatan pa. Eh kung kayong matatanda yan ang trip nyo ihiwalay nyo sa bata. Buti pa bigyan nyo ng libro or iba pang friendly toys.”

“Sana yung ilong ni Pinocchio Hindi masyadong sharp kasi delikado din lalo na sa bata.”

“Sana hindi na lang ginawang laruan ng bata…parang hindi tama…”

“Yup I think it’s not appropriate to be considered a toy. Especially the pointed nose which can be a safety hazard, as well as the dark features of it.”

“Sa mga nagsasabing matulis yung ilong ng toy, mukhang hindi naman. Rounded yung tip and hindi matulis parang lapis.”

“It should be kept in a museum and not as toy because it is NOT…”
(ROHN ROMULO)

MATT DAMON STEPS INTO A SPORTS VISIONARY’S SHOES IN “AIR”

Posted on: April 19th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

WHO is Sonny Vaccaro?

It was 1984 and Vaccaro, a basketball expert at Nike, hadn’t had much success recruiting top players to Nike’s basketball division. Converse had all but cornered the market with superstars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Adidas, hyping its cool factor, was attracting the hot prospects from the draft, including the third pick – a guard out of the University of North Carolina named Michael Jordan. Putting his career on the line, Vaccaro decided to take the biggest gamble of his life. In an unprecedented move, he wanted Nike to create a shoe designed specifically for Jordan.

“It is an all-or-nothing gamble, but one in which he entirely believes because he absolutely knows and loves the game,” says Matt Damon, who plays Vaccaro in the film “AIR,” in cinemas April 19. “But he’s at a point where his career is in a precarious place and Nike’s entire basketball division is on the brink. He is risking all their jobs by pushing that agenda because he’s been told Jordan really wants to go with Adidas. Their shoes are cooler, and Nike is considered a jogging shoe company that Michael doesn’t associate with basketball. Nobody really does.

[Watch the official trailer of “AIR” here: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU]

“That was one of the things that was so surprising to me when I read the script,” Damon continues, “because I always had this idea of Nike as this absolute powerhouse in the basketball shoe market, which they are now. But when you catch them at the beginning of this story, they are the clear underdogs… One thing Sonny Vaccaro was very clear with me about was that the feelings of camaraderie, friendship and loyalty are his takeaways from that time. That’s what we wanted to put in the movie—a story about these underdogs doing something that had never been done before.”

Working with director Ben Affleck

Besides the inspiring story of “AIR,” Damon relished working with his longtime buddy Ben Affleck as his director. “Obviously, we’ve written and produced together over the years, but getting to work with him as a director was utter joy and so creatively rewarding,” shares Damon. “We tend to have similar sensibilities about what’s working in a scene and what isn’t, so we had such an ease with each other.”

Affleck also had only great things to say about his old pal. “He is very, very gifted and it was a pleasure to direct him for the first time and discover even more about him as an actor,” says Affleck about Damon. “I feel very lucky that my oldest friend and I are in the same line of work and get to work together. We’re doubly blessed in that way.”

The ticketing site for “AIR” is already live at www.airmovie.com.ph. Don’t forget to calendar your “AIR” movie date!

About “AIR”

From award-winning director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon, “AIR” reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

“AIR” also stars Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, with Chris Tucker and Viola Davis in a moving story that follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.

Affleck directed from a screenplay by Alex Convery. “AIR” is produced by Peter Guber, Jason Michael Berman, David Ellison, Jeff Robinov, Madison Ainley, Damon and Affleck.

In Philippine cinemas April 19, “AIR” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #AIRMovie

(ROHN ROMULO)

DICT: Deadline ng SIM registration, Abril 26 pa rin

Posted on: April 19th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

KINUMPIRMA kahapon ni Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy na nananatili pa ring Abril 26 ang deadline para sa mandatory registration ng mga SIM cards sa bansa.

“We like to as much as possible stick to what the law allows us to do and let’s see how the public has so far complied with what the law requires,” ayon pa kay Uy. “And as of today the deadline is still April 26.”

Kasabay nito, iniulat din ni Uy na may nakikita naman silang magandang progreso sa registration at nadadagdagan pa ang bilang ng mga rehistradong SIM cards.

Matatandaang ang SIM card registration ay sinimulan noong Disyembre 27 at nakatakdang magtapos sa Abril 26 lamang.

Nagbabala naman ang DICT na ang mga SIM cards na hindi mairerehistro bago ang deadline ay made-deactivate at hindi na magagamit pa.

Patuloy namang umaapela ang mga telecommunications firms na Globe Telecom Inc. at Smart Communications Inc. sa pamahalaan na palawigin pa ang deadline upang mabigyan ng sapat na panahon sa pagrerehistro ng SIM cards ang mga mobile users, partikular na ang mga marginalized sectors at yaong mga nasa malalayo at liblib na lugar.

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Posted on: April 18th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

A wildly creative take on vampire mythology, “Renfield” stars Nicholas Hoult as the downtrodden, perpetually abused henchman of Dracula (Nicolas Cage).

After serving his exploitative master for decades, Renfield grapples with an everlasting-life crisis, no longer willing to do Dracula’s bidding but unsure how to forge his own path.

This changes when he meets New Orleans cop Rebecca (Awkwafina), a principled officer tackling unresolved anger issues, determined to bring down the city’s most powerful crime family, led by Bellafrancesca Lobo (Shohreh Aghdashloo) and her son Tedward (Ben Schwartz). Inspired by Rebecca’s stand for justice, Renfield envisions a brighter future, one where he might escape his nightly servitude and rejoin the living.

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“He’s worn down, beaten down and looking for an escape or some sort of spark to return to his normal life and what he misses. It’s a toxic relationship between Renfield and Dracula—they’ve been together for so long and they really know how to push each other’s buttons and work against each other.”

Few actors commit to a role the way Academy Award®-winner Nicolas Cage does, and his outsized presence made him an obvious choice to take on the iconic role of Dracula. Not to mention, he had previously embraced his inner bloodsucker very early in his career, for the 1988 cult favorite Vampire’s Kiss.

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“The subject matter itself is not funny, it’s disturbing,” Cage says.

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As Renfield battles his toxic relationship with Dracula, New Orleans police officer Rebecca faces her own struggles. Portrayed by Awkwafina, known for her roles in Crazy Rich Asians, The Farewell, and Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings, the rapport between Hoult and Awkwafina feels genuine, as both actors enjoyed working together.

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A Universal Pictures International release, “Renfield” will open in PH cinemas on April 26.

(ROHN ROMULO)

Ngayong nasa wastong edad na: JILLIAN, mas may pressure sa sarili dahil gustong mag-improve

Posted on: April 18th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

NGAYONG eighteen years old na si Jillian Ward na nagkaroon ng isang pabulosong debut party noong February 25 sa Cove ng Okada Manila.

Ano ang maituturing ni Jillian na malaking pagbabago sa kanyang personal na buhay ngayong disiotso anyos na siya?

“Sa totoo lang po, wala po masyado.

“Siguro po kasi since bata po ako nagwu-work na po ako, so alam ko na po yung mga responsibilities na kailangan ko pong… na naibibigay po sa akin.

“Siguro lang po mas may pressure po sa sarili ko, kasi siyempre gusto ko pong mag-improve pa, and gusto ko po na mas galingan ko pa, na mas marami pa po akong matutunan, since adult na rin po ako ngayon.

“So iyon po, mas may pressure lang po sa sarili, pero other than that po parang pareho lang din naman po.”

Karamihan sa mga bagong nagdadalaga, mas binibigyan na ng kalayaan ng kanilang mga magulang; si Jillian ba ay katulad rin ng ibang mga babae?

Mas pinapayagan na ba siyang lumabas ng medyo hatinggabi na? Pinapayagan na ba siyang magmaneho na hindi kasama ng parents niya?

“Alam niyo po, ever since po, never po akong lumabas na hindi ko po kasama either si Mama or si Papa or Tita ko po, ganun.

“So parang istrikto pero mas naiintindihan po nila ngayon na kunwari gusto ko pong gumala pero kasama ko pa rin po sila, at bawal daw po akong mag-drive kasi tatakas daw po ako,” at tumawa ang magandang Sparkle actress.

“At natatakot po sila baka kung ano daw po mangyari sa akin, pero si Mama’t si Papa po sa totoo lang po ngayon hindi po sila sobrang istrikto na kasi nga po dahil nga lagi ko po silang kasama, marami na po akong natutunan sa kanila.

“So ako na po mismo sa sarili ko, ako na po yung nagsasabi na eto po yung gagawin ko, mali po yan, mali ito, ganyan, natuto na po sa ako sa kanila.

“So minsan nga po parang inaano nila lumabas ako, mag-enjoy daw po ako, pero sinasabi ko po hindi, gusto ko po muna na mag-focus sa work, ganyan.

“So ako na po mismo sa sarili ko may disiplina na po.”

Bida si Jillian sa toprating GMA series na Abot Kamay Na Pangarap kasama sina Carmina Villarroe, Richard Yap, Dominic Ochoa, Kazel Kinouchi, Pinky Amador, Wilma Doesnt at si Dina Bonnevie.

Ito ay sa direksyon ni LA Madridejos.

(ROMMEL L. GONZALES)

Ex-PDEG chief, 48 pa kakasuhan sa P6.7 bilyong shabu ‘cover-up’

Posted on: April 18th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

NAKATAKDANG isampa ng Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) ang kasong kriminal at administratibo laban kina dating Philippine Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) Director BGen. Narciso Domingo at 48 pang tauhan nito kaugnay ng umano’y ‘cover-up’ sa P6.7 bilyong halaga ng shabu na nasabat mula sa lending company ni PMSgt. Rodolfo Mayo, Jr. noong nakaraang taon.

Sa isinagawang press briefing, sinabi ni PMGen. Eliseo Cruz, Director for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) na mahaharap sa kasong criminal dahil sa paglabag sa Sections 21, 27, at 92 ng RA 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act at grave neglect of duty at grave dishonesty sa kasong administratibo ang mga opisyal at tauhan ng PDEG kabilang si Domingo at PCol. Julian Olonan na hepe ng Region 4A.

Ayon kay Cruz, lumilitaw din sa pagsisiyasat ng Special Investigation Task Group 990 na umaabot sa mahigit 1 tonelada ang shabu. Aniya ang 990 kilo ay bahagi lamang ng umano’y kinupit ng mga tauhan ng PDEG.

“Yes it was 990 kilos, plus the 42 kilos and plus the missing. That’s the mathematical explanation on that,” ani Cruz.

Tiniyak din ni Cruz na patuloy ang kanilang imbestigasyon dahil sa lawak ng istorya ng 990 kilo ng shabu.

‘Yung pilferage, nakita na naman ‘yung mga may kasalanan kaya dapat isampa na ang mga kaso… Nai-submit na natin ito sa PNP chief at NAPOLCOM…”, dagdag pa ni Cruz.

Ibinunyag din ni Cruz na si PCapt. Jonathan Sosongco ang “nagkukumpas” sa isinagawang anti drug operation. Si Sosongco ang lider ng arresting team na nagresulta ng pagkakasabat ng shabu at pagkakaaresto kay Mayo.

Paliwanag ni Cruz, unang inakala na nasa 30 kilo ng shabu ang nawawala. Subalit nang isurender ito ni PMaster Sgt. Jerrywin Rebosora, lumitaw na umaabot sa 42 kilo ang nasa inabandonang kotse sa harap ng Camp Crame.

Makikita sa CCTV video na pinagtulungan nina Rebosora at dalawa pang pulis ang paglalagay ng maleta sa compartment ng kotse.

Bukod pa ito aniya sa pabalik-balik na motorsiklo na gamit din ng iba pang pulis.

Nilinaw din ni Cruz na malaki ang responsibilidad ni Domingo dahil mga tauhan niya ang nagsagawa ng drug operations. Ani Cruz, tila naging bulag si Domingo sa kilos at desisyon ng kanyang mga tauhan at hindi gumawa ng aksiyon upang papanagutin ang mga ito.

“You can be punished for what you have done and also can be punished by what you have not done. We expect him (Domingo) to do the thing that should have been done by a Director (of PDEG) to prevent or even the recovery of these 42. He should have addressed that,” dagdag pa Cruz.

Nabatid pa kay Cruz na pinadidisarmahan na rin sina Domingo, Sosongco at 47 pang mga police officials. (Daris Jose)

PBBM, nakasubaybay sa pagpasok ng P3.48-T investment pledges- BOI exec

Posted on: April 18th, 2023 by @peoplesbalita No Comments

HANDS-ON si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa mahigit na P3.48 trillion investment pledges para sa Maynila na na-secure sa kanyang foreign trips.

Hangad ng Pangulo na magma-materialize at makalilikha ng hanapbuhay “as soon as possible”.

Sa ginanap na Saturday News Forum sa Quezon City, sinabi ni Board of Investments (BOI) Executive Director for Investments Promotion Services Evariste Cagatan na mahigpit na naka-monitor ang Pangulo para makapagbigay ng tulong upang “fast-track” ang pagpasok ng mga investors sa bansa.

“Investment leads pa lang iyan so marami pang kailangang gawin para tuluyang matuloy ‘yong mga pledges,” ayon kay Cagatan.

“Ang pangulo talagang binabantayan niya ‘yong pledges na ito na binigay sa kanya. So tinitingnan namin kung ano ‘yong mga balakid bakit hindi kaagad makapasok,” dagdag na wika.

Ang mga hamon aniya ay “range from securing permits to the need for vast tracts of land and hiring employees with the right set of skills for their businesses.”

“The Philippines has so far secured USD62 billion or approximately PHP3.48 trillion in investment pledges since Marcos’ first official foreign travel in 2022,” ayon sa ulat.

“Most of these, for example, the US trip, marami nang pumasok at na-register na natin sa BOI at PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority),” ayon kay Cagatan.

“But you must understand na ‘yong investment kapag ginawa ‘yong pledge ngayon, not necessarily bukas nandiyan na siya. Medyo mahaba ‘yong gestation,” dagdag na wika nito sabay sabing “while monitoring these pledges, the government also continues to attract local and foreign investors by positioning the country as an ideal destination to achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.”

“(I)yong mga investors ngayon, hinahanap nila kung saan sila puwedeng mag-invest wherein masasagot nila iyong kanilang ESG goals. So iyon ‘yong offer ng Philippines na kung dito sila maglo-locate,” aniya pa rin.

Sa BOI lang, ang investment approvals mula Enero hanggang Marso ay umabot na sa P463.3 billion, tumaas ng 155% mula sa P181.7 bilyon na nakatala sa kahalintulad ng nakaraang taon.

Sinabi ni Cagatan na ang malaking bahagi ng investments ay nasa renewables.

“(This) is 40 percent of our original target for approval for the year that is PHP1 trillion. And because we are already at that level, our target this year climbed to PHP1.5 trillion,” aniya pa rin. (Daris Jose)