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Atong Ang at Gretchen Barretto, itinuturing na suspek sa kaso ng missing sabungeros — DOJ

Venus L Peñaflor
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Atong Ang at Gretchen Barretto, itinuturing na suspek sa kaso ng missing sabungeros — DOJ

MAYNILA. Kabilang na sa mga itinuturing na suspek sa kaso ng mga nawawalang sabungero ang negosyanteng si Atong Ang at dating aktres na si Gretchen Barretto, ayon kay Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla.

Sa isang pahayag, sinabi ni Remulla na sasampahan ng kaso ang dalawa matapos silang pangalanan ni Julie Aguilar Patidongan, kilala rin bilang alyas “Totoy,” bilang may kinalaman umano sa pagkawala ng higit 100 sabungero.

“Pinangalanan sila, then we will have to include them as the suspects,” ani Remulla.

Dagdag pa ng kalihim, inihahanda na ng grupo ng mga piskal ang ebidensya upang masusing pag-aralan kung anong mga kaso ang dapat isampa.

“Sooner than later, it will happen. Ie-evaluate ‘yan ng ating group of fiscals that will be assigned to evaluate all the evidence so that we will know what cases to file properly,” ani Remulla.

Inamin din ng kalihim na mahirap ang kasong ito, lalo na’t malalaking personalidad ang sangkot.

“There are 20 people in the alpha list… Yung alpha group ng e-sabong. The alpha group is the main group that run the show,” dagdag niya.

Matatandaang sa isang exclusive interview ng “24 Oras” ng GMA News nitong Miyerkules, tinukoy ni Patidongan si Ang at dalawang iba pa bilang mga itinuturong mastermind sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero. Ibinunyag din niya na si Gretchen ay may nalalaman umano sa insidente.

Si Patidongan ay dating head of security sa mga sabungan ni Ang at kabilang sa mga unang kinasuhan sa parehong kaso.

Snake found in cargo hold delays Australian flight

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Snake found in cargo hold delays Australian flight

MELBOURNE, Australia. A domestic flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a green tree snake was discovered in the cargo hold of a Virgin Australia aircraft, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The snake was spotted on Tuesday while passengers were boarding Flight VA337 from Melbourne to Brisbane. Snake catcher Mark Pelley was called to remove the reptile and said the situation initially appeared dangerous.

“It wasn’t until after I caught the snake that I realized that it wasn’t venomous. Until that point, it looked very dangerous to me,” Pelley said. The green tree snake, though non-venomous, is often mistaken for more dangerous species due to its appearance.

Australia is home to many of the world’s most venomous snakes, and Pelley took no chances when entering the darkened cargo area. The snake was partially hidden behind a panel and could have escaped deeper into the aircraft.

“I said to them if I don’t get this in one shot, it’s going to sneak through the panels and you’re going to have to evacuate the plane because at that stage I did not know what kind of snake it was,” he recalled.

Luckily, Pelley was able to catch the snake on his first attempt. “If I didn’t get it that first time, the engineers and I would be pulling apart a 737 looking for a snake still right now,” he added.

The flight was delayed for about two hours while the situation was resolved. Pelley said he had to drive 30 minutes to reach the airport and was held up by security before being allowed access to the aircraft.

Pelley believes the snake, which is native to the Brisbane region, may have hitchhiked inside a passenger’s luggage during the earlier flight from Brisbane to Melbourne and escaped upon landing.

Due to quarantine regulations, the snake cannot be released back into the wild. It has been turned over to a Melbourne veterinarian who will find a home for it with a licensed snake keeper, as it is a protected species.

PAGASA: Bagyong Mun nasa labas pa ng PAR, habagat magpapatuloy

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PAGASA: Bagyong Mun nasa labas pa ng PAR, habagat magpapatuloy

MAYNILA. Patuloy na mino-monitor ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang Tropical Storm Mun na kasalukuyang nasa labas pa ng Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Ayon sa ulat ng PAGASA, huling namataan ang bagyo sa layong 2,500 kilometro silangan hilagang-silangan ng dulong hilagang bahagi ng Luzon. Taglay nito ang lakas ng hangin na umaabot sa 65 kilometro kada oras at pagbugso na hanggang 80 kilometro kada oras, habang kumikilos pa-kanluran hilagang-kanluran sa bilis na 15 kilometro kada oras.

Kahit wala pa sa loob ng bansa ang bagyo, magpapatuloy naman ang mga pag-ulan sa maraming bahagi ng bansa dahil sa umiiral na Southwest Monsoon o Habagat.

Samantala, sinabi rin ng PAGASA na may binabantayang Low Pressure Area (LPA) sa loob ng PAR na may “medium” chance o katamtamang posibilidad na maging isang tropical depression sa loob ng susunod na 24 oras.

Dahil dito, ilang lugar sa bansa ang nagsuspinde ng klase dahil sa inaasahang pag-ulan na dulot ng LPA. Kabilang sa mga apektadong lugar ang Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, at Aurora na makakaranas ng maulap na kalangitan na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog.

Inaasahan ding makararanas ng paminsan-minsang pag-ulan ang Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, at Occidental Mindoro dahil sa Habagat.

Makakaranas din ng maulap na kalangitan na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog ang Western Visayas at iba pang bahagi ng Luzon.

Samantala, ang nalalabing bahagi ng bansa ay magkakaroon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap na kalangitan na may posibilidad ng panandaliang pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog.

PBBM: Dapat managot ang mga nasa likod ng nawawalang sabungeros

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PBBM: Dapat managot ang mga nasa likod ng nawawalang sabungeros

MAYNILA. Inatasan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang masusing imbestigasyon sa kaso ng mga nawawalang sabungero upang matukoy at mapanagot ang mga sangkot sa insidente.

Ayon kay Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, nais ng Pangulo na magkaroon ng sapat na ebidensya, gaya ng mga larawan o video, upang mapabilis ang resolusyon sa kaso.

“Kailangan po talaga nila ng… maliban sa testimoniya ay magkaroon po ng ibang mga ebidensiya tulad ng mga larawan/pictures, ­videos, kung mayroon man, para mas makatulong po sa pagresolba ng kasong ito,” pahayag ni Castro.

Ayon kay Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, maraming kilalang personalidad ang iniimbestigahan sa kaso bukod sa isang female celebrity at ilang pulis. Bagamat hindi pinangalanan, lumulutang sa mga ulat na isang senador at dalawang kongresista ang isinasangkot.

Kamakailan, lumantad si alyas “Totoy” na itinuro si gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang bilang umano’y utak sa likod ng pagkawala ng hindi bababa sa 100 sabungero. Pinangalanan din niya ang aktres na si Gretchen Barretto na umano’y may kinalaman sa insidente.

Una nang sinabi ng DOJ na napakakapangyarihan ng umano’y mastermind sa likod ng krimen, na kayang impluwensiyahan kahit ang Korte Suprema.

Samantala, apat na lalaki na nagsabing dati nilang kasamahan si alyas “Totoy” ang lumantad sa social media at nanawagan ng proteksyon mula sa pamahalaan. Sa kanilang mahigit anim na minutong live video, sinabi nilang sila rin ay mga biktima at dapat ding pakinggan.

“Humihingi rin po kami ng hustisya at hindi lang po si alyas Totoy yung paniwalaan n’yo dahil isa rin po kami sa mga biktima. Dapat malaman din po ang katotohanan,” pahayag ng grupo.

Ayon sa kanila, sila ay mga in-house security at si alyas “Totoy” ang kanilang hepe. Inilarawan din nila si Totoy bilang isang bigtime personality na may sariling bodyguard, resort, at mga ari-arian. Lahat sila ay mula sa Negros Occidental at may kinakaharap na kaso sa isang korte sa Maynila kaugnay ng pagkawala ng mga sabungero.

Sa panig ng DOJ, sinabi ni Assistant Secretary at spokesperson Mico Clavano na sa ngayon ay wala pa silang nakikitang sapat na batayan para ikonsidera ang apat bilang state witnesses.

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal closer as Israel agrees to 60-day truce terms

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Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal closer as Israel agrees to 60-day truce terms

CAIRO, Egypt. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, raising hopes for a pause in the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Trump said Washington would work with both parties during this period to push for a permanent end to the conflict.

Although Trump described the ceasefire proposal as “final,” neither Hamas nor Israel has officially accepted the deal. Trump warned that if Hamas does not agree, its position could worsen. Details on the specific conditions agreed upon by Israel remain unclear.

The announcement came shortly after Israeli and U.S. airstrikes targeted nuclear facilities in Iran, a longtime supporter of Hamas, and just days before Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.

The ceasefire proposal is reportedly a modified version of an earlier plan drafted by Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. According to an Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts, the deal calls for Hamas to release 10 hostages during the two-month truce—eight on the first day and two on the last. In return, Israel would withdraw troops from certain areas of Gaza and allow the entry of urgently needed humanitarian aid.

On Wednesday, Hamas confirmed it was reviewing the proposal but reiterated its stance that any agreement must guarantee an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Meanwhile, Netanyahu maintained a hardline position, saying, “There will not be a Hamas. There will not be a ‘Hamastan.’ We’re not going back to that. It’s over.”

Despite entrenched positions from both sides, some signs of potential progress have emerged. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel was serious about reaching a deal and mentioned positive indicators, although he refrained from offering specifics. He added that the government hoped to begin proximity talks soon.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid offered his party’s support in parliament if a deal is reached, signaling that a ceasefire agreement could survive potential political backlash from hardliners within Netanyahu’s coalition.

Of the 50 hostages believed to still be held by Hamas, around 20 are reportedly alive. At the end of May, Hamas had requested amendments to a previous U.S.-backed plan. Witkoff dismissed the demands as “totally unacceptable.”

Meanwhile, violence in Gaza continues. Gaza health officials reported that at least 139 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, including Marwan Al-Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, along with his wife and five children.

The Israeli military said it had targeted a “key terrorist” in Gaza City but acknowledged reports of civilian casualties. It expressed regret for any harm to non-combatants and said it aims to minimize such incidents.

The ongoing conflict began when Hamas fighters entered Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostages. Since then, over 57,000 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military response, according to the Gaza health ministry. Nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have been displaced, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

43 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, search underway in rough seas

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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43 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, search underway in rough seas

JAKARTA, Indonesia. Indonesian rescuers are searching for 43 people still missing after a ferry sank in rough seas near the island of Bali late Wednesday night, according to the country’s National Search and Rescue Agency.

The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which was carrying 65 people, sank roughly 30 minutes after departing from Ketapang port in East Java. The vessel was headed for Gilimanuk port in Bali, a short 50-kilometer (30-mile) journey.

On board were 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, the agency said in a statement.

Banyuwangi police chief Rama Samtama Putra confirmed that two bodies have been recovered and 20 people have been rescued so far, many found unconscious after spending hours drifting in the turbulent waters.

Rescue teams, using nine boats including two tugboats and two inflatable crafts, have been scouring the area since Wednesday night. They continue to face high waves of up to two meters (6.5 feet), hampering efforts.

Ferry accidents are a recurring tragedy in Indonesia, a nation comprising more than 17,000 islands, where sea travel is common and safety regulations are often poorly enforced.

Atong Ang itinurong ‘utak’ sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero; nagbanta ng kaso laban sa whistleblower

Venus L Peñaflor
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Atong Ang itinurong ‘utak’ sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero; nagbanta ng kaso laban sa whistleblower

MAYNILA. Itinuro ni Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, isang whistleblower at akusado sa kaso ng nawawalang mga sabungero, si negosyanteng Charlie “Atong” Ang bilang umano’y utak sa serye ng pagdukot sa ilang indibidwal na sangkot sa online sabong.

Sa isang exclusive report ng GMA News, sinabi ni Patidongan na katuwang umano ni Ang sina Eric Dela Rosa at Engr. Celso Salazar sa mga krimen. Inilahad pa niyang alam umano ng aktres na si Gretchen Barretto ang mga kaganapan, dahil palagi raw itong kasa-kasama ni Ang.

Dating chief of security ni Ang si Patidongan, at inutusan umano siya na hulihin at “iligpit” ang mga sabungerong nandaraya.

“Si Mr. Atong Ang… siya ang pinaka-mastermind,” ani Patidongan, at binanggit pa niyang may mga pulis na sangkot at inutusan upang isagawa ang mga pagdukot.

Ayon kay Patidongan, ngayon lamang siya lumantad dahil nagtitiwala siya kay PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre. “Lumutang ako dahil alam kong hindi siya kayang bayaran,” aniya.

Mariin niyang itinanggi ang mga paratang na sangkot siya sa mga krimen at iginiit na siya ay isang tagasunod lamang bilang farm manager. Pinabulaanan din niya ang akusasyong sinubukan niyang kikilan si Ang ng ₱300 milyon. Ayon sa kanya, si Ang umano ang nag-alok ng pera kapalit ng paglagda niya sa isang recantation, na tinanggihan niya.

Samantala, tinanggihan ng kampo ni Ang ang lahat ng alegasyon. Ayon kay Atty. Lorna Kapunan, abogado ni Ang, sinubukan umanong kikilan ni Patidongan si Ang at ilang miyembro ng board ng halagang ₱300 milyon.

“I think all the statements are lies,” ani Kapunan sa panayam ng GMA Integrated News. “They’re false. And I think it did come at a time when it became evident to him that Mr. Atong Ang was not going to give in his extortion.”

Binatikos din ni Kapunan ang kredibilidad ni Patidongan at binanggit ang mga nauna nitong kaso ng frustrated murder at robbery.

Inanunsyo rin ng kampo ni Ang na magsasampa sila ng reklamo laban kay Patidongan sa Huwebes sa Mandaluyong Prosecutor’s Office para sa attempted robbery, grave threat, coercion, at paninirang puri.

Tiwala naman ang panig ni Ang sa imbestigasyong isinasagawa ng Department of Justice (DOJ) at sinabing bukas silang makipagtulungan.

Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call amid border dispute

Venus L Peñaflor
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Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call amid border dispute

BANGKOK. Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra while it investigates allegations that she breached ethical standards in a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian official regarding a recent border clash.

The court voted 7-2 to immediately suspend Paetongtarn from duty and gave her 15 days to respond to the accusations. The call, which was leaked to the public, reportedly showed her being overly deferential to Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, raising concerns about her handling of a May 28 armed confrontation that left one Cambodian soldier dead.

Paetongtarn defended her actions, saying she aimed to de-escalate tensions and prevent further bloodshed. “I only thought about what to do to avoid troubles, what to do to avoid armed confrontation, for the soldiers not to suffer any loss,” she said after the court decision. She also apologized for any distress caused by the leaked conversation.

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit has been appointed as acting prime minister, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Chousak Sirinil.

The leaked call sparked strong criticism, including from thousands of conservative and nationalist protesters who rallied in Bangkok demanding Paetongtarn’s resignation. In the recording, she appeared to downplay the concerns of a Thai military commander and referred to him as “an opponent,” while urging Hun Sen not to listen to his statements on the border issue.

The suspension adds to Thailand’s ongoing political volatility. Paetongtarn, 38, is the third member of the Shinawatra family to hold the prime ministership and now the third to face potential removal from office. Her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted in a 2006 coup and later exiled, while her aunt, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, was removed by court order in 2014 before a military takeover.

Political observers say the suspension reflects deeper tensions within Thailand’s fragile democracy. “Without foundational reforms, any government, regardless of who leads it, will remain vulnerable to the same forces that have repeatedly disrupted Thailand’s democratic development,” said Purawich Watanasukh, a political science lecturer at Thammasat University.

The court’s decision comes as the country grapples with an economic slowdown and growing public dissatisfaction with the Pheu Thai-led government.

Earlier Tuesday, before the court’s suspension order, King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved a Cabinet reshuffle following the exit of a major coalition party. Paetongtarn had also been appointed culture minister, though it remains unclear whether she will be allowed to assume the new role.

In addition to the Constitutional Court case, Paetongtarn faces separate investigations by another agency over the leaked call, which could also lead to her removal from office.

Meanwhile, her father Thaksin is confronting his own legal troubles. On Tuesday, he appeared in court on a charge of defaming the monarchy in 2015 and is also under investigation for how he was allowed to return from exile in 2023. Though sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption and abuse of power, he was swiftly transferred to a hospital and later granted clemency due to his age and health.

Critics argue Thaksin did not serve his sentence properly and could still be forced to return to prison. His controversial return and deal-making with former rivals have also alienated many of his longtime supporters.

The developments have cast uncertainty over the Shinawatra family’s political future and Thailand’s path toward democratic stability.

Protesters gather at Victory Monument demanding Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept deal

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Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept deal

WASHINGTON. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and called on Hamas to accept the deal, warning that conditions will only worsen if it is rejected.

Trump’s announcement comes ahead of a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, as the former president intensifies efforts to push both Israel and Hamas toward an agreement to end the conflict and release hostages.

“My representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day ceasefire, during which time we will work with all parties to end the war,” Trump wrote on social media, adding that Qatar and Egypt would relay the final proposal.

“I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this deal, because it will not get better—it will only get worse,” he warned.

The proposed deal, which Trump described as his best and final offer, may face resistance from Hamas. The group has previously rejected ultimatums, even during previous ceasefires. It continues to demand a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end to the war as a condition for releasing hostages. Israel, in turn, has said it will only end the war if Hamas surrenders, disarms, and goes into exile.

Trump views the current phase of the conflict, which has left more than 56,000 people dead in Gaza, according to the local health ministry, as a critical opportunity for a breakthrough. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its casualty reports.

While Hamas continues to pose a threat to Israeli forces, U.S. officials believe the group’s command structure has been significantly weakened after nearly 21 months of war. Meanwhile, Iran, a key Hamas backer, was hit hard by recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear infrastructure.

Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer was in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the ceasefire plan, regional security, and Iran with senior U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Earlier in the day, Trump expressed optimism that a ceasefire deal could be finalized next week. Speaking to reporters during a visit to a new immigration facility in Florida, Trump said Netanyahu was ready to strike a deal. “He wants to,” Trump said. “I think we’ll have a deal next week.”

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly stalled over the core issue of whether the ceasefire would lead to a permanent end to the war. About 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with fewer than half believed to be alive.

Trump’s announcement coincided with a joint call from over 150 humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam, Save the Children, and Amnesty International, urging the dismantling of the current aid distribution system in Gaza. They cited chaos and violence at aid distribution sites, including a recent incident where at least 10 Palestinians were reportedly killed while seeking food.

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to Nasser Hospital. “Tents, tents, they are hitting with two missiles?” said Um Seif Abu Leda, whose son was among the dead.

Elsewhere, tensions escalated after the Israeli military reported missile launches from Yemen, which were intercepted by defense systems. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of potential retaliation, stating that Yemen could face the same response Israel delivered to Iran.

A Houthi official, Nasruddin Amer, vowed continued attacks unless the blockade on Gaza ends. “Yemen will not stop its support for Gaza … unless the aggression stops and the siege on Gaza is lifted,” he posted on social media.

Netanyahu has not disclosed specific details about his upcoming visit to Washington but confirmed he would discuss trade and, likely, regional security matters, including Iran.

P14-M sibuyas na nasabat, positibo sa E. coli at salmonella

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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P14-M sibuyas na nasabat, positibo sa E. coli at salmonella

MAYNILA. Positibo sa E. coli at salmonella ang sibuyas na nasabat ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa Port of Manila na tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng mahigit P14 milyon, ayon sa Department of Health (DOH).

Sa inilabas na resulta ng pagsusuri ng DOH, hindi na ligtas kainin ang nasabing produkto dahil sa kontaminasyon ng mikrobyo na maaaring magdulot ng matinding pagtatae, dehydration, at sa ilang kaso, kamatayan.

Ayon sa DOH, patunay ito ng panganib sa kalusugan ng publiko na dulot ng mga smuggled na pagkain na hindi dumaan sa wastong inspeksyon at pagsusuri.

Ang mga sibuyas ay kabilang sa mga kargamentong nasabat ng BOC na inilagay sa anim na 40-foot container, kasama ang tinatayang P20 milyong halaga ng frozen mackerel na galing umano sa China.

Kasama ang Department of Agriculture, isinagawa ng DOH at BOC ang inspeksyon sa mga naturang produkto. Wala pa namang inilalabas na resulta ang DOH hinggil sa kalagayan ng mga nasabat na frozen mackerel.

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