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Vatican urged to remove art by Jesuit priest accused of abuse

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Vatican urged to remove art by Jesuit priest accused of abuse

VATICAN CITY. A senior cardinal has called on Vatican authorities to cease displaying the artwork of Jesuit priest Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, who has been accused of abusing nuns and other women, to avoid appearing indifferent to the victims’ suffering.

Father Rupnik, renowned for his mosaics that adorn approximately 200 churches and chapels worldwide, including the Vatican, was expelled from the Jesuit order last year following multiple allegations of abuse. Around 20 individuals, primarily former nuns, have accused him of various forms of abuse during his tenure as a spiritual director in Slovenia about 30 years ago and later in Rome, where he pursued his career as an artist.

Despite the gravity of the accusations, Rupnik has not publicly commented on them. The Jesuit Order described the allegations as “highly” credible last year.

In light of the allegations, five women who accused Rupnik of sexual and psychological violence have appealed to bishops globally to remove his mosaics from churches to prevent further distress to the faithful.

“Pastoral prudence would prevent displaying artwork in a way that could imply either exoneration or a subtle defense of alleged perpetrators of abuse,” stated Cardinal Sean O’Malley, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, in a letter to Vatican officials. “We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are suffering.”

The letter, dated Wednesday but published on Friday, was prompted by a lawyer representing some of Rupnik’s alleged victims, who questioned the appropriateness of keeping his artworks in places of worship. The lawyer’s letter to over 80 bishops from various dioceses highlighted that some women were abused during the creation of the mosaics, either while posing as models or participating in the installation.

Contrarily, Paolo Ruffini, head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, opposed the removal of Rupnik’s works. “I don’t think we have to throw stones, thinking it is the way of healing someone,” Ruffini remarked at a Catholic media conference last week, according to video footage obtained by The Pillar. “The Christian faith is saying other things.”

Despite this, some dioceses are considering the removal of Rupnik’s art. Notably, Lourdes, where a mosaic by Rupnik adorns the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, is expected to make a decision shortly.

Mga tanikala ng kamangmangan at kawalang-interes, at ang turo ng pagbabago

DC Alviar
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Mga tanikala ng kamangmangan at kawalang-interes, at ang turo ng pagbabago

Bago man lang mag-Hulyo, nawa’y malinaw na kung sino ang papalit sa napakahina pero napakabilis at napakalakas gumastos na kasapi ng gabinete ni Marcos Jr. doon sa Kagawaran ng Edukasyon. Una nang sinabi ng mga eksperto na kailangang magdeklara ng krisis sa edukasyon, kinalauna’y naideklara ngang ganoon, pero para bang ginawa lang gatasan ang tanggapan.

Walang ibang inaasahang makababawi sa krisis na ito kundi ang tagapagtalagang pangulo. Kalimutan niya sana ang pulitika at magtalaga ng bagong kalihim ng DepEd na hindi lang handang harapin ang krisis sa salita kundi sa gawa; ibig sabihin, may napatunayan nang kakayahan na mabubusisi sa maganda at lantad na track record sa larangan ng edukasyon.

Nagkamali siya sa unang pagtatalaga. Pwede kayang magkamali ulit? Hindi na siguro, pero makialam. Magmungkahi. Magpakasigurong pakikinggan ang mungkahi ng concerned teachers and parents para sa mga misyon ng pagtuturo, pagkalinga habang nag-aaral, at pagpapamulat sa pagkamamamayan at pagkamaka-Diyos ng estudyanteng Pinoy.

Pinakamahalaga, ani Professor Cielo Magno, “inspiring” ang susunod na mamumuno sa DepEd. Mahihikayat niya ang lahat ng sektor (hindi lang ng edukasyon) na makatuwang sa seryoso pero nababalewalang mandato ng departamentong merong pinakamalaking gastusin taon-taon kung nakabatay ang General Appropriations Act sa Konstitusyon.

Kapag sinabing inspiring, hindi natin sinasabing iparinig sa atin ng DepEd secretary ang lahat kundi gawin niya ang lahat para may makabuluhang pagbabago sa PISA at iba pang international and local assessments hinggil sa pagbabasa, pag-unawa sa binasa, matematika, agham, at ang huli pero lubha ring mahalaga, creative thinking.

Paano sinusukat ng PISA ang malikhaing pag-iisip? Kakayahan itong buuin, suriin at pahusayin ang mga ideyang gagawin.

“Creative thinking can be applied not only to contexts related to the expression of imagination, such as creative writing or the arts but also to other areas where the generation of ideas is functional to the investigation of issues, problems or society-wide concerns,” OECD pointed out. We can now ask ourselves how much discernment we have or how many of our students, for example, discerned the wisdom of dissenting opinions of Justices Carpio, Sereno, Perlas-Bernabe, Jardeleza, Leonen, and Caguioa in 2017 only to find out the completion of the interest of justice seven years thereafter in the acquittal of Leila de Lima on drug charges filed by the subsequently biased Department of Justice of the Duterte administration?

Sa pag-anunsyo ng pagbibitiw ni Vice President Sara Duterte bilang DepEd Secretary, iyon din ang araw ng paglabas ng malubhang resulta natin sa Creative Thinking assessment ng PISA bukod pa sa mga nauna na nating pangungulelat sa mga ranking. Iyon agad ang dagdag-hamon sa hindi pa man naitatalagang kahalili ni Duterte.

Lagi naman nating sinasabi, at napagdidiinan na ng EDCOM II reports, na mahalagang aralin ang mga datos na nagtuturo sa ating may mga problemang dapat kaharapin sa iba’t ibang aspeto ng kurikulum at pagtuturo, alokasyon ng budget at tamang prayoridad. Kabilang dito: mas maraming gusaling pampaaralan, mas mataas na pasahod sa mga guro, mas pinaunting gawaing administratibo ng mga guro, at mas pinatinding suportang pinansyal, pangkatawan at pangkaisipan (aklat, gadget, pang-internet, mental health services, etc.) sa mga batang mag-aaral.

Mahirap ipagkatiwala sa pulitiko ang posisyong kalihim ng DepEd, maliban na lamang kung nakakitaan na siya ng malinis na hangarin at walang bahid ng katiwalian. Minsan, hindi na nating tinitingnan sa malaking pagkakagastusan ng mga proyektong pampaaralan kundi sa laki ng puso ng paglilingkod ng tagapanguna. Maaalala natin si yumaong senador at dating DOH secretary Juan Flavier. Inspirado ang mga Pilipino noon, lalo ang mga nakabasa ng aklat na Doctor to the Barrios, Experiences with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (Flavier, 1970).

Sa Department of Health iyon. Pero kung tutuusin, ganoon din naman ang dapat nating mahanap at hindi mahirap hanapan ng pursigidong pinuno ng Department of Education. Marami-raming pa rin ang ideyalista, karamihan sa kanila ay may udyok ng pagnanais na maglingkod sa bayan na may halong pananabik sa pakikipagsapalaran gaya ni Vico Sotto na namumuno ng maunlad, payak, mapayapang Pasig kung saan naroroon ang head office ng DepEd.

Speaking of office, hindi malilimutan ang pagkakaroon ng ura-urada at marami-raming satellite offices ang Office of the Vice President (Basahin: https://www.coa.gov.ph/download/6023/office-of-the-vice-president/77693/office-of-the-vice-president-executive-summary-2022.pdf; https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1796592/coa-ovps-fast-tracking-of-satellite-ofcs-led-to-disregard-of-procurement-rules). Diyan natin makikita kung nilalakaran nga ba ng pinuno ang tamang prayoridad, gaya halimbawa ng pagtutok sa kakulangan ng mga pasilidad, silid-aklatan, at silid-aralan, tutal lumalabas na napakalaki ng hinawakang budget.

Dahil diyan, sino ang may lakas ng loob para pangunahan ang Pilipinas sa pinakamalaking pagbabagong praktikal, ang gawing eskwelahan ang mga POGO?

Mayroong 300 illegal POGOs sa bansa, ayon sa Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). Sa kanila na mismo nagmula ang mungkahing gawan ng mga silid-aralan ang mga naggagandahan nilang sinalakay na POGO hubs sa Bamban, Tarlac at Porac, Pampanga. Sinong mag-aakalang merong 36 na gusali na nakatayo sa compound na umano’y pag-aari ng suspendidong Bamban mayor Alice Guo? Sa kanya pa nga nakapangalan ang bill ng kuryente nito sa mga nagdaang buwan. Likod lang ng munisipyo ng Bamban ang POGO hubs.

Kung kaya niyang loko-lokohin tayo (katuwang mismo ang dating administrasyong maka-Tsina), tayo naman ang maghanap ng tao mula o dati, o sa labas ng DepEd na kayang seryosohin ang mga hamon sa kagawaran at seryoso rin nating susuportahan ang kanyang liderato. Kapag hindi mangyayari iyon, walang magbabago; makakabalita pa rin tayo ng mga silid-aralan sa sementeryo, at marami pang “only in the Philippines.”

Pero nakakaiyak din yung mga kwento ng mga batang pumapasok sa eskwela nang hindi nag-aagahan at mga hindi na talaga makapag-aral kasi katuwang na lang ng mga magulang para maghanap-buhay o magbabad sa sikat ng araw para humingi ng limos sa kalsada.

Philippine troops kill 10 Communist rebels in major clash, delivering another blow to decades-long insurgency

Venus L Peñaflor
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Philippine troops kill 10 Communist rebels in major clash, delivering another blow to decades-long insurgency

CABANATUAN, Nueva Ecija. Philippine troops have killed at least 10 suspected communist guerrillas in a clash in a remote northern area, marking the latest blow to a decades-old insurgency that has significantly weakened. Military and security officials reported on Friday that the insurgency now has only about a thousand guerrillas remaining.

The confrontation occurred on Wednesday near a village in Pantabangan town in Nueva Ecija province. Army troops intercepted approximately 20 New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas, who were retreating from a previous clash with government forces last week. The ensuing firefight resulted in the deaths of 10 rebels, including three commanders. Thirteen rifles and a pistol were recovered from the site, located near a key dam, according to the army.

Maj. Jimson Masangkay, a regional army spokesperson, confirmed by telephone that troops were continuing to pursue around 10 other guerrillas who fled the remote area.

Brig. Gen. Norwin Joseph Pasamonte, an army infantry brigade commander, praised the troops for their success but also expressed sorrow over the loss of life. “The government did not fail in appealing to them to surrender and return to normal life,” Pasamonte stated, adding that the deaths should serve as a deterrent to the remaining guerrillas.

Nueva Ecija, a northern rice-growing region, was once a stronghold of the communist insurgency. However, Maj. Masangkay noted that fewer than 50 Maoist guerrillas remain active in the area.

Last November, the government and the communist rebels agreed to resume talks aimed at ending one of Asia’s longest-running armed insurgencies. The discussions, held in Oslo and mediated by Norwegian officials, sought to address key obstacles to intermittent peace negotiations. Despite this, actual peace talks have not resumed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine officials estimate that about 1,000 communist fighters remain, following years of setbacks, surrenders, and internal divisions. Peace talks, previously brokered by Norway, collapsed under former President Rodrigo Duterte after both sides accused each other of continuing deadly attacks despite ongoing negotiations.

US Air Force member charged with kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl

Venus L Peñaflor
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US Air Force member charged with kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl

TOKYO. Japanese prosecutors have charged Brennon R. E. Washington, a 25-year-old US Air Force member, with allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage girl just before Christmas last year, Okinawa police confirmed to CNN on Wednesday.

Washington was indicted on March 27 on charges of “non-consensual sexual intercourse” and “indecent kidnapping,” according to a court spokesperson in Naha, Okinawa’s capital. The US military handed him over to Japanese authorities on the same day. Washington was released on bail and transferred to the Kadena US Air Base in Okinawa for custody. His trial is set to begin on July 12.

The court spokesperson stated that they have no information regarding Washington’s legal representation.

This prosecution occurs as the US and Japan are deepening their military alliance amid rising geopolitical tensions with China and North Korea. The alleged rape is the latest in a series of criminal cases involving US personnel in Okinawa, which hosts one of the largest US military bases abroad. These incidents have historically strained relations with residents, who oppose the presence of American troops and equipment on the island.

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki expressed his dismay over the incident. “The allegations of rape and kidnap are extremely regrettable,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “It is necessary to strongly protest against the US military and other related organizations.” He added that his office will “take a tough stance in dealing with the situation.”

Washington was stationed with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron at the Kadena Air Base. “The 18th Wing is aware of a sexual assault allegation against a Kadena Airman involving a Japanese citizen,” 1st Lt. Alvin G. Nelson III, spokesperson for the 18th Wing, said on Wednesday. “We understand and share the local community’s concerns regarding this case,” Nelson added, emphasizing that the Wing leadership is “deeply concerned by the severity of this alleged crime” and is cooperating with local authorities in the investigation.

“All US service members are expected to uphold the highest standards, and the US military is committed to holding accountable those who are convicted of criminal acts,” Nelson said.

The indictment follows nearly 30 years after three US servicemen raped a 12-year-old Okinawa schoolgirl in 1995, which led to significant backlash against the US military presence on the island. In 2016, the rape and murder of a 20-year-old woman by a former US base worker sparked mass protests, with tens of thousands of residents demanding the relocation of US bases outside of Okinawa, resulting in curfews for US personnel on the island.

In another incident involving US personnel, a US Navy officer killed two Japanese nationals while driving down Mount Fuji in 2021.

Following Washington’s indictment, Masataka Okano, Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, called for stricter discipline and protested with US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel. The Japanese Foreign Ministry confirmed the protest.

The US Embassy in Japan acknowledged the case but declined to comment, directing inquiries to Kadena Air Base.

The US and Japan maintain a mutual defense alliance and a long-standing military partnership, recently reinforced due to regional threats from North Korea and China. In August 2023, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met at Camp David, emphasizing a “new era of cooperation” with commitments to annual trilateral summits, intelligence sharing, and military exercises.

Japan and Philippines push to finalize defense pact amid rising tensions over China

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Japan and Philippines push to finalize defense pact amid rising tensions over China

MANILA. Top defense and foreign affairs officials from Japan and the Philippines are set to meet in Manila next month to bolster strategic ties and address regional security concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday. This meeting comes at a growing alarm over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea.

Scheduled for July 8, the talks will include Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Minister Kihara Minoru, who will meet with their Philippine counterparts. While the specific agenda details were not disclosed, officials from both countries, speaking anonymously due to lack of authorization to discuss the issue publicly, confirmed that efforts are underway to finalize a key defense pact, potentially to be signed during the meetings.

The proposed defense pact follows an agreement made last year during Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Manila, where he and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos agreed to initiate negotiations on a reciprocal access agreement. This agreement would allow Japanese and Filipino troops to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises and enhanced defense cooperation. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen alliances in response to China’s increasing assertiveness in the region.

President Marcos emphasized the significance of the defense pact, stating last year that it would be beneficial “both to our defense and military personnel and to maintaining peace and stability in our region.” During his visit, Prime Minister Kishida announced that Japan would provide the Philippines with a coastal surveillance radar through a grant, marking the Philippines as the first Southeast Asian nation to benefit from Japan’s newly launched security assistance program for allied militaries.

In addition to the radar, Japan will supply the Philippines with patrol vessels, defense equipment, and more radars to enhance the country’s maritime law enforcement capabilities. Over the years, Japan has delivered a dozen patrol ships to the Philippines, which are now largely used to protect its territorial interests in the contested South China Sea.

Japan itself is engaged in a longstanding territorial dispute with China over islands in the East China Sea. Meanwhile, Chinese and Philippine coast guard and navy ships have faced numerous tense confrontations in the South China Sea, a critical global trade route. The most severe incident occurred last week when Chinese Coast Guard personnel armed with knives, spears, and an axe repeatedly rammed and destroyed two Philippine Navy supply vessels at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, injuring several Filipino sailors and seizing at least seven Philippine Navy rifles.

The Philippines strongly condemned the Chinese coast guard’s actions, demanding reparations for the damage and the return of the rifles. In response, China accused the Philippines of provoking the violence, claiming that Filipino sailors had entered Chinese territorial waters despite warnings.

Japan, alongside the United States and other allied nations, expressed serious concern over China’s aggressive actions. “Japan reiterates serious concern over repeated actions which obstruct freedom of navigation and increase regional tensions, including recent dangerous actions that resulted in damage to the Filipino vessel and injuries to Filipinos onboard,” stated Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the incident.

Washington renewed its commitment to defend the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia, if Filipino forces, ships, or aircraft come under armed attack, including in the South China Sea.

Despite the severity of the recent confrontation, Philippine officials, including President Marcos, stated that the Chinese assault, captured on video and in photographs released by the Manila government, was “illegal” and “deliberate” but did not constitute an armed attack that would trigger the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S.

Libreng college entrance exam sa mahihirap, batas na

Arman B. Cambe
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Libreng college entrance exam sa mahihirap, batas na

MAYNILA. Isang bagong batas na naglalayong gawing libre ang college entrance examination sa mga pribadong higher education institutions (HEIs) para sa mga kuwalipikadong estudyante ang tuluyan nang naging batas matapos itong mag-“lapse into law,” ayon sa Malacañang.

Ang Republic Act No. 12006, na kilala rin bilang ‘Free College Entrance Examination Act,’ ay naglalayon na pagaanin ang tertiary education para sa mga kapuspalad ngunit matatalinong mag-aaral. Sa ilalim ng batas na ito, ang mga estudyante mula sa pamilyang hindi kayang tustusan ang kanilang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan at kabilang sa top 10% ng kanilang graduating class ay hindi na sisingilin ng entrance examination fees at charges para sa college admission.

Ayon sa bagong batas, lahat ng private HEIs ay inaatasang huwag maningil ng naturang fees at charges sa mga graduates at graduating students na nag-aaplay para sa college admission. Ang batas na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga natural-born Filipino citizen na kuwalipikadong mag-apply sa alin mang pribadong eskwelahan sa bansa basta’t kumpletuhin nila ang mga kinakailangang requirements.

Inaatasan ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) na parusahan ang mga pribadong eskwelahan na lalabag sa bagong batas. Pinababalangkas din ang CHED ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) sa loob ng 60 araw mula nang maging epektibo ang batas. Bukod dito, kinakailangan din makipag-ugnayan ang CHED sa Department of Education (DepEd).

Pinakokonsulta rin ang CHED sa Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines at iba pang mga kahalintulad na institusyon upang masiguro ang maayos na implementasyon ng batas.

Sa ilalim ng Konstitusyon, may 30 araw ang Presidente ng bansa na lagdaan ang batas o i-veto ito. Magiging batas ito kung hindi aaksyunan ng Presidente sa loob ng nasabing panahon.

Ang bagong batas na ito ay isang hakbang tungo sa mas abot-kayang edukasyon para sa lahat, lalo na para sa mga kabataang may kakayahan ngunit kapos sa pinansyal na suporta.

Biden admits debate missteps but vows to defend democracy: Democrats rally support

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Biden admits debate missteps but vows to defend democracy: Democrats rally support

WASHINGTON. President Joe Biden worked forcefully on Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady performance in the debate with former President Donald Trump, as party members rallied around him to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket.

Biden’s halting delivery and meandering comments, especially early in the debate, fueled concerns among even his own party members that at age 81, he might not be fit to lead the country for another four years. This created a crisis moment for Biden’s campaign and presidency, as some members flirted with potential replacements, and donors and supporters expressed their concern about his showing against Trump.

Addressing the criticism during a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, Biden acknowledged, “I don’t debate as well as I used to.” He added, “I know how to do this job. I know how to get things done.” Speaking for 18 minutes, Biden was far more animated than he had been the night before, attacking Trump for his “lies” and for running a campaign focused on “revenge and retribution.”

“The choice in this election is simple,” Biden said. “Donald Trump will destroy our democracy. I will defend it.” He added, referring to his candidacy, “When you get knocked down, you get back up.”

Even before the debate, Biden’s age was a concern among voters, and Thursday night’s faceoff appeared to reinforce public worries ahead of the election in four months. Privately, his campaign worked to calm concerns and keep donors and surrogates on board. Democratic lawmakers on Friday acknowledged Biden’s poor performance but sought to shift the focus to Trump’s attacks and falsehoods.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told The Associated Press, “Well, the president didn’t have a good night, but neither did Donald Trump with lie after lie and his dark vision for America. We cannot send Donald Trump back to the White House. He’s an existential threat to our democracy.”

Former President Barack Obama supported Biden, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that “Bad debate nights happen.” Reflecting on his poor performance in the first debate of his reelection campaign in 2012, Obama added, “Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself.” He emphasized, “Last night didn’t change that, and it’s why so much is at stake in November.”

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries firmly responded “no” when asked if Biden should step aside. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., humorously remarked he “had to take a few more antidepressants than usual” after Biden’s debate performance, but added, “A Donald Trump presidency would cause me far greater discomfort than a Joe Biden debate performance.”

Biden’s campaign highlighted the Raleigh event as the largest rally of his reelection bid in the state Trump narrowly won in 2020. Biden then traveled to New York for a weekend of significant fundraisers, which his campaign needs more than ever. The campaign announced it raised $14 million on debate day and the morning after, while Trump’s campaign reported raising over $8 million from the start of the debate through the end of the night.

Vice President Kamala Harris defended Biden’s performance at a rally in Las Vegas, saying, “This race will not be decided by one night in June. This race will be decided by you. By us. Who sits in the White House next year will be determined by what we together do in these next 130 days.”

Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler confirmed there had been no internal conversations “whatsoever” about Biden stepping aside, though he acknowledged the president had a “bad night” on stage. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., said he received numerous calls after Biden’s poor debate performance, advising, “Being concerned is healthy, overreacting is dangerous.”

Rep. James Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat whose support helped Biden secure the nomination four years ago, said he planned to tell Biden, “Stay the course.”

Biden’s team has long bet that voters would prioritize their choice between him and Trump over concerns about his age and unpopularity. Despite worries about Biden’s performance, they took comfort in Trump doing little to expand his appeal to voters on Thursday.

Polls from CNN and 538/Ipsos conducted after the debate found that most viewers thought Trump outperformed Biden. However, both men’s favorability ratings remained largely unchanged.

Democrats highlighted Trump’s equivocation on accepting voters’ will, his refusal to condemn the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters and his support for the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Biden stumbled on abortion rights, a crucial issue for Democrats, failing to explain Roe v. Wade effectively.

Among the few public calls for Biden to step aside was congressional candidate Nancy Boyda in Kansas. Yet, there were no organized efforts among donors, campaign leaders, or the Democratic National Committee to convince Biden to step aside.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, often speculated as a potential replacement for Biden, released a statement supporting him, emphasizing the stark difference between Biden’s and Trump’s visions for America. California Gov. Gavin Newsom also dismissed questions about replacing Biden, saying, “I will never turn my back on him.”

Replacing Biden as the nominee would be difficult under current Democratic Party rules without his cooperation or party officials rewriting the rules at the national convention in August.

Trump was set to hold a rally Friday afternoon in Chesapeake, Virginia, a former battleground now leaning towards Democrats but which his aides believe could flip Republican in November.

Congressman Amben Amante nagkaloob ng P15-M bagong police headquarters sa Alaminos, Laguna

Venus L Peñaflor
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Congressman Amben Amante nagkaloob ng P15-M bagong police headquarters sa Alaminos, Laguna

ALAMINOS, Laguna. Ipinagkaloob ni Congressman Loreto “Amben” Amante ang bagong Police Headquarters na nagkakahalaga ng P15 milyon kay Alaminos Chief of Police P/Maj Serafin T. Gapunuan, sa isang espesyal na okasyon kahaon, Hunyo 27, 2024, sa Fule Malvar Office bilang bahagi ng People’s Day.

“Lubos akong nagagalak na ipaabot sa inyo ang bagong Police Headquarters na nagkakahalaga ng P15 milyon. Ito ay magiging sentro ng ating kapulisan sa pagbibigay ng mas epektibong serbisyo at proteksyon sa ating komunidad. Ang pasilidad na ito ay patunay ng ating patuloy na pagtutok sa seguridad at kaayusan ng ating bayan, ayon sa mensahe ni Congressman Amante.

Nagpahayag ng lubos na pasasalamat si Police Maj Gapunuan sa mahalagang kontribusyon ni Congressman Amante sa seguridad at serbisyo ng Bayan ng Alaminos.

“Para sa akin at sa buong kapulisan, ang bagong pasilidad na ito ay isang napakalaking tulong. Ito ay nagbibigay ng mas magandang kakayahan para mas maprotektahan ang ating komunidad,” aniya.

Ang bagong Police Headquarters ay inaasahang magbibigay ng modernong pasilidad para sa mga operasyon ng pulisya at magpapalakas sa kapasidad ng lokal na kapulisan na magserbisyo nang mas mahusay sa bayan.

“A Quiet Place: Day One” – A franchise stretch too far

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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“A Quiet Place: Day One” – A franchise stretch too far

In the world of Hollywood, not all successful movies need to be stretched into franchises. Yet, “A Quiet Place” has ventured into its third installment with “A Quiet Place: Day One,” a prequel set in New York on the first day of the alien invasion. Unfortunately, the novelty of the original concept seems to have faded.

The original “A Quiet Place” captivated audiences with its intriguing premise: make a noise, and you die. The scarcity of information added to the suspense, as viewers followed a family’s struggle to survive in silence. Its sequel succeeded by continuing this journey seamlessly. However, “A Quiet Place: Day One,” directed and co-written by Michael Sarnoski alongside John Krasinski, shifts focus from the Abbott family to a new protagonist, Sam (Lupita Nyong’o), a cancer-stricken woman who is bitter, sarcastic, and mean-spirited. Her only companion is a cat named Frodo, which feels like an unnecessary addition.

Sarnoski, known for his work on the Nicolas Cage thriller “Pig,” makes a bold choice by not delving into the mechanics of the alien monsters. The movie barely addresses how people figure out the need for silence. One moment, chaos ensues as people are devoured in New York, and the next, survivors are silently gesturing to each other. While this may avoid repetitive scenes of bewilderment, it misses the chance to explore the discovery process or the challenge of convincing a toddler to stay quiet.

The film primarily revolves around Sam and Eric (Joseph Quinn), a British law student. Eric attaches himself to Sam and her cat, and together, they navigate the apocalypse with the singular goal of reaching Sam’s favorite pizza place in Harlem. Nyong’o delivers a powerful and heartbreaking performance, making Sam’s quest for the perfect slice compelling. However, Eric’s character feels underdeveloped, leaving his motivations unclear.

“Day One” tries to balance being a meditative character study and a thrilling horror movie, but the two elements never quite mesh. The film includes more monsters, carnage, and jump scares, alongside unsettling reminders of 9/11. Some sequences, like Eric’s tense pharmacy run for Sam’s medication, successfully capture the terror of the original films. However, many set pieces feel forced and lack justification.

Ultimately, “A Quiet Place: Day One” could have been set in any apocalyptic scenario. The attempt to expand upon the original’s smart premise falls short, as the novelty has worn off. The film struggles to build a world around its initial concept, holding it back from achieving the same impact.

“A Quiet Place: Day One,” a Paramount Pictures release, hits theaters on Friday. It is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for “terror and violent content/bloody images” and has a running time of 100 minutes. Two stars out of four.

Agad na pagsampa ng quo warranto case laban kay Mayor Guo, inanunsyo ng OSG

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Agad na pagsampa ng quo warranto case laban kay Mayor Guo, inanunsyo ng OSG

MAYNILA. Plano ng Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) na agarang magsampa ng quo warranto case laban sa suspendidong Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, kasunod ng kumpirmasyon ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na tumugma ang fingerprints niya sa Chinese passport holder na si Guo Hua Ping.

Ayon kay Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, “The NBI’s finding is the breakthrough that the OSG has been waiting for. It clears up many questions about the mayor’s true identity, including her citizenship. It will surely expedite our legal action.” Target ni Guevarra na maisampa ang kaso “as soon as possible.”

Nitong Huwebes, kinumpirma ng NBI na ang fingerprints ni Mayor Guo ay kapareho ng fingerprints ni Guo Hua Ping, isang babaeng Chinese.

“Kung siya ay nagmisrepresenta ng kanyang sarili sa ilalim ng panunumpa o gumawa ng mga maling pahayag sa kanyang certificate of candidacy at mga kaugnay na dokumento, siya ay maaaring managot sa kriminal para sa perjury o falsification, bukod pa sa pagpapatalsik sa pampublikong tungkulin sa pamamagitan ng tamang paglilitis,” sabi ni Guevarra.

Si Senador Risa Hontiveros ang unang nagbunyag ng mga natuklasan ng NBI, at kanyang sinabi na kinumpirma nito ang mga hinala na ang suspendidong alkalde ay “isang pekeng Pilipino… nagpapanggap bilang isang mamamayang Pilipino upang mapadali ang mga krimen.”

Masusing sinisiyasat ang pagkakakilanlan ni Guo matapos ang pagsalakay ng mga pulis sa POGO hub sa kanyang nasasakupan sa Bamban, Tarlac.

Ang quo warranto case ay isang legal na aksyon na ginagamit upang hamunin ang karapatan ng isang tao na humawak ng pampublikong posisyon o opisina. Sa pamamagitan ng kasong ito, maaaring tanungin at usisain ang legalidad ng paghawak ng isang opisyal sa kanyang posisyon, lalo na kung may mga alegasyon na hindi siya kwalipikado o nararapat na humawak ng naturang posisyon.

Sa konteksto ni Mayor Alice Guo, ang quo warranto case ay ginagamit upang hamunin ang kanyang pagiging alkalde dahil sa mga alegasyon na siya ay isang Chinese citizen na nagpapanggap bilang isang Pilipino. Kung mapapatunayan ito, maaaring mapatalsik siya sa kanyang posisyon at maaari pa siyang managot sa iba pang legal na parusa

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