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U.S. refocuses on China risks as Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defense summit

Venus L Peñaflor
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U.S. refocuses on China risks as Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defense summit

SINGAPORE. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the growing threat from China in the Asia-Pacific region on Saturday, addressing concerns that U.S. involvement in Ukraine and Gaza conflicts might be diverting attention from America’s security commitments in Asia.

Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin assured delegates that the Indo-Pacific remains the United States’ priority despite ongoing conflicts in other regions. “Despite these historic clashes in Europe and the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific has remained our priority theatre of operations,” Austin stated. “The United States can be secure only if Asia is secure.”

Shortly after Austin’s speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Singapore. He is set to address the security forum on Sunday to garner support for a peace summit planned for June 15-16 in Switzerland. In a message on social media platform X, Zelenskiy outlined his intent to hold meetings with several key figures, including Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta, and Austin.

Austin’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on the sidelines of the conference aimed to ease tensions over issues ranging from Taiwan to China’s military activities in the South China Sea. The U.S. focus on aiding Ukraine and supporting Israel has raised concerns about a potential shift away from the Indo-Pacific region.

Austin underscored the importance of alliances and peaceful dispute resolutions in the region. “The United States has long maintained our presence in this region,” he said, emphasizing that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue, not coercion. He also criticized China, stating, “Certainly not through so-called punishment.”

In response, Chinese Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng accused the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy of creating division and provoking confrontation. “It only serves the selfish geopolitical interests of the U.S. and runs counter to the trend of history and the shared aspirations of regional countries for peace, development, and win-win cooperation,” Jing stated.

Recent Chinese military activities, such as “punishment” drills around Taiwan, have heightened concerns. After Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took office, China staged mock attacks and sent heavily armed warplanes in the region.

Gaza Proposal and Regional Reactions

Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, offered to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza to maintain a ceasefire, endorsing U.S. President Joe Biden’s three-phase ceasefire proposal for the region. Prabowo stated, “We are prepared to contribute significant peacekeeping forces to maintain and monitor this prospective ceasefire as well as providing protection and security to all parties and to all sides.”

Prabowo, currently Indonesia’s defense minister, will assume the presidency of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation in October.

In his speech, Austin also addressed the U.S.’s commitment to aiding Ukraine and Israel. Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the U.S. has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, with an additional $61 billion appropriated last month. Concurrently, the U.S. continues to support Israel, with $26 billion allocated in the same funding bill.

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik, during another session, declined to comment on potential changes to South Korea’s arms export laws, which currently prohibit arms exports to nations in conflict. South Korea has, however, transferred artillery ammunition to the U.S. and signed significant arms deals with Poland, both of which support Ukraine.

About $8 billion of U.S. funding is allocated for countering China in the Indo-Pacific as part of the recent supplemental funding bill.

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condemned aggressive actions in the South China Sea, where China has increased its coastguard presence. The Philippines, with strong U.S. ties and close proximity to China, is central to the U.S.-China power struggle. Austin reaffirmed the U.S.’s mutual defense treaty with Manila, describing the harassment faced by the Philippines as dangerous and stressing the need to prevent tensions from escalating.

Jing, the Chinese general, critiqued these alliances, arguing they contribute to regional instability. “It is natural for neighbors to bicker sometimes, but we need to resolve disagreements through dialogue and consultation rather than inviting wolves into our house and playing with fire,” he said.

As President Joe Biden seeks re-election in November against former President Donald Trump, his administration continues to emphasize the U.S.’s role in maintaining security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

SINGAPORE. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized that war with China is neither imminent nor unavoidable during a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. Despite escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Austin highlighted the importance of renewed dialogue to avoid “miscalculations and misunderstandings.”

Austin’s remarks followed his first in-person meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun since 2022, when military contacts were severed after then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The hour-long meeting took place on the sidelines of the forum, focusing on the need to maintain open communication channels.

“While we didn’t reach any new agreements, the most important thing is that we’re talking,” Austin said. “As long as we’re talking, we’re able to identify issues that are troublesome and ensure there are guardrails to prevent misperceptions and miscalculations.”

The Shangri-La Dialogue also saw participation from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who stressed the potential consequences of Chinese confrontations with Filipino vessels in the South China Sea. Marcos stated that such actions could be close to “an act of war,” expecting treaty partners, including the U.S., to uphold similar standards.

Austin reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to the Philippines, calling their mutual defense treaty “ironclad.” However, he avoided speculating on hypothetical scenarios involving Filipino casualties in confrontations with China, emphasizing that the U.S. aims to prevent such incidents from spiraling out of control.

Chinese Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng responded by accusing the U.S. of creating division through its Indo-Pacific strategy, which he said serves “selfish geopolitical interests.”

Additionally, Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto offered peacekeeping troops for Gaza to support a ceasefire, endorsing U.S. President Joe Biden’s three-phase ceasefire proposal for the region.

Austin’s comments come amid increased Chinese military activities, including “punishment” drills around Taiwan and confrontations in the South China Sea. Australia and Japan also expressed concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, citing incidents involving Chinese military actions against their vessels and aircraft.

Austin dismissed Chinese claims that the U.S. is forming an Asian version of NATO. He clarified that the U.S. is collaborating with “like-minded countries with similar values” and reiterated that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a decision made by President Vladimir Putin.

“War or a fight with China is neither imminent nor unavoidable,” Austin asserted. “Leaders of great power nations need to continue to work together to reduce the opportunities for miscalculation and misunderstandings.”

The dialogue also featured comments from Indonesian academic Dewi Fortuna Anwar, who voiced concerns about the region’s stability. She questioned whether the U.S. would allow China’s assertive posture to grow uncontested if the main emphasis was on dialogue.

Austin assured that the U.S. would continue to support the rights of nations in the region and ensure access to their exclusive economic zones. “Every conversation is not going to be a happy conversation, but it is important that we continue to talk to each other. And it is important that we continue to support our allies and partners on their interests as well,” he concluded.

DepEd dumepensa sa bagong awards system: Nagbawas ng pressure at kompetisyon sa mga mag-aaral

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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DepEd dumepensa sa bagong awards system: Nagbawas ng pressure at kompetisyon sa mga mag-aaral

MAYNILA. Iginiit ng Department of Education (DepEd) na ang bagong awards at recognition system na ipinatutupad sa mga paaralan ay nag-aalis ng “pressure” at kompetisyon sa mga mag-aaral, at tinutulungan silang tutukan ang sarili nilang academic excellence.

Ito ay kasunod ng pag-viral ng isang post sa social media na tila tumataas ang bilang ng mga estudyanteng nabibigyan ng academic awards, habang ang Pilipinas ay nananatiling mahina sa 2023 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).

“Iba naman ang parameters na ginagamit ng PISA when it comes to determining the scores of the countries. Iba rin naman ang parameters ang ginagamit natin for the awards and recognition sa schools based on achievements. So hindi natin pwede i-compare iyong results ng ating classroom performances with that of international large-scale assessments,” ayon kay DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas.

Sa kasalukuyang awards system na ipinatutupad mula nang magsimula ang K to 12 program, inalis na ang mga titulong “valedictorian”, “salutatorian” at “honorary mentions” na limitado lamang sa 10 estudyante sa klase o batch. Ang mga estudyanteng may average grade na 90 hanggang 94 ay awtomatikong nabibigyan ng “with honors” award, “with high honors” para sa 95 hanggang 97, at “with highest honors” para sa mga estudyanteng nakaabot sa 98 hanggang 100 average grade.

“Kapag mayroon tayong valedictorian at salutatorian, the learners are competing with other learners, but with the new grading system, or awards system you are competing with yourself and kung nami-meet mo ang standard then you will be recognized,” ayon pa rin kay Bringas. “Iyong ganitong awards system it really highly encourages our learners to strive. It is more inclusive dahil hindi na siya nagiging limited to just the top 10 in the class,” dagdag niya.

Samantala, naniniwala naman ang Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) na kailangang repasuhin ang kasalukuyang awarding system. Sinabi ni TDC Chairperson Benjo Basas na habang ang awarding mechanism ay naghihikayat sa mga estudyante na tutukan ang kanilang pansariling academic excellence, “there is no uniformity or solid standard in the giving of grades.”

“Ang ating mga teacher at ang ating mga school ay binababa ang standard nila o di kaya ay nagbibigay ng kaunting kunsiderasyon doon sa mga bata kasi siyempre kapag iyong bata nakikita po na nagsisikap tapos parang deserving naman siya na i-reward,” ani Basas.

“Ang grades ng bata hindi lang naman nanggagaling sa exam, hindi lang naman iyan galing sa paper and pencil test, mayroon din naman diyang subjective. Halimbawa, iyong performance ng mga bata sa pagsusulat, iyong physical performance tulad ng pag-arte, at iba pa,” dagdag ni Basas. “Ang problema dito, kada isang lokalidad, isang eskwelahan maaaring mag-iba. Nagba-vary po ang appreciation ng ating teacher.”

Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed

Venus L Peñaflor
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Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed

JERUSALEM. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Saturday that there will be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas is completely destroyed, challenging a key aspect of a truce proposal presented by U.S. President Joe Biden.

President Biden announced on Friday that Israel had suggested a deal entailing a six-week truce, a partial Israeli military withdrawal, and the release of some hostages, with the aim of negotiating “a permanent end to hostilities.” However, Netanyahu firmly stated that any expectation of Israel agreeing to a permanent ceasefire before “the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities” is “a non-starter.”

Peace negotiations have been stalled for months, with Israel insisting on the release of all hostages and the dismantling of Hamas, while Hamas demands a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of numerous Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas expressed readiness on Friday to engage “positively and in a constructive manner,” but senior official Mahmoud Mardawi stated in a Qatari television interview that the group had not received the proposal’s details. “No agreement can be reached before the demand for the withdrawal of the occupation army and a ceasefire is met,” he asserted, reaffirming Hamas’ commitment to Israel’s destruction.

The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas fighters launched an assault on southern Israel from Gaza, resulting in over 1,200 deaths, primarily civilians, and the capture of more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli reports. Israel’s subsequent ground and air campaign in Gaza has devastated the territory, leading to widespread starvation and over 36,000 deaths, mostly civilians, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Last month, Netanyahu defied international calls by sending Israeli troops into Rafah, the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza, displacing over a million Palestinians. Israel claimed that controlling Rafah, located on the border with Egypt, was essential for the success of its campaign against Hamas.

Netanyahu’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi predicted on Wednesday that the war in Gaza would continue through the rest of 2024 at least.

Opposition Voices

In the United States, Israel’s primary ally, the severe civilian suffering in Gaza has increased pressure on President Biden to end the conflict. As he seeks a second presidential term in the November election, Biden urged for the war to conclude, stating, “It’s time for this war to end and for the day after to begin,” and calling on Israeli leadership to resist internal pressures for an indefinite war.

Within Israel, public anger over the October 7 attack has largely supported the war in Gaza, but there is also significant pressure on the government to secure the release of the remaining hostages. Opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Netanyahu to accept a hostages-and-ceasefire deal, promising his party’s support even if it meant opposition from right-wing factions within the governing coalition. “The government of Israel cannot ignore President Biden’s consequential speech. There is a deal on the table and it should be made,” Lapid stated in a social media post on Saturday.

Negotiators have struggled to find acceptable terms for ending hostilities. Mediators have suggested a sustained period of calm as a compromise, but Israel maintains that a permanent ceasefire is impossible with a group intent on its destruction, while Hamas rejects any agreement that allows Israel’s military operations to continue.

Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh drops his last name amid ongoing family feud

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh drops his last name amid ongoing family feud

LOS ANGELES. Shiloh, Brad Pitt’s daughter with Angelina Jolie, has officially requested to change her legal name, dropping Pitt’s surname. On her 18th birthday, May 27, Shiloh filed paperwork to be known as Shiloh Jolie.

This decision comes amid reports that Pitt, 60, is attempting to mend a fractured relationship with Shiloh. The actor’s other children—Vivienne, Zahara, and Maddox—also reportedly do not use Pitt’s last name.

Pitt and Jolie share biological daughter Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15. They also have three adopted children: Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19. The couple’s relationship began publicly after Pitt announced his divorce from Jennifer Aniston in 2005. Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 after two years of marriage, with the couple being declared legally single in 2019.

The divorce battle has reportedly taken a toll on Pitt’s relationship with his children. Allegations of abuse have further strained these relationships. In 2022, Jolie filed court papers accusing Pitt of grabbing her by the head and attacking two of their children on a private jet in 2016. The documents also claimed that Pitt verbally abused and poured alcohol on his family during the flight from France to Los Angeles. Pitt has denied these accusations, and authorities chose not to press charges following an FBI investigation in 2016.

Earlier this year, Jolie alleged that the abuse began before the incident on the plane. Pax has not spoken to his father since the alleged incident and has publicly criticized Pitt on his private Instagram account, calling him a “world-class a—hole” and a “despicable person” who made his younger siblings “tremble in fear.”

In light of these ongoing issues, Pitt has reportedly dropped his push for shared custody of their children.

Marcos condemns illegal actions in South China Sea at Singapore defense summit

Venus L Peñaflor
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Marcos condemns illegal actions in South China Sea at Singapore defense summit

SINGAPORE. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. denounced the illegal, coercive, and aggressive activities in the South China Sea during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore on Friday. This disputed ocean territory has seen a significant increase in the presence of Chinese coastguard ships in recent months.

Marcos articulated the collective vision of the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations for “peace, stability, and prosperity” in the South China Sea, but he pointed out that this vision is being undermined by the actions of other actors, though he refrained from naming China directly.

“Unfortunately, this vision remains for now a distant reality. Illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive actions continue to violate our sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction,” Marcos stated.

The past year has seen a rise in tensions and confrontations between the Philippines and China in the region, with Beijing intensifying its claims over shoals that Manila asserts are within its exclusive economic zone. Chinese coastguard tactics, such as the use of water cannons and ramming, have been used to obstruct Philippine resupply and patrol missions. Additionally, China has deployed fishing boats considered by the Philippines and its allies as maritime militia.

After his speech, Marcos highlighted the global significance of security in the South China Sea, a vital trade route. When asked by a reporter whether the killing of a Filipino by Chinese coastguard water cannons would be a “red line,” Marcos responded emphatically.

“If a Filipino citizen was killed by a wilful act, that is very close to what we define as an act of war,” Marcos said. “We would have crossed the Rubicon. Is that a red line? Almost certainly.”

The Philippines, strategically located and historically allied with the United States, finds itself at the heart of the growing power struggle between Washington and Beijing.

On the same day, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China’s Defense Minister, Dong Jun, in Singapore on the sidelines of the summit. Austin emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea under international law, as per a Pentagon statement. In response, Dong accused the United States of exacerbating regional tensions through its military presence.

Marcos warned that the rivalry between the United States and China is destabilizing Southeast Asia and urged both nations to resolve their disputes more effectively.

“Their rivalry is constraining the strategic choices of regional states. Their contest is exacerbating flashpoints and has created new security dilemmas,” Marcos remarked. “The continued stability of this region requires China and the United States to manage their rivalry in a responsible manner,” he concluded.

The summit underscored the urgency of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, amid escalating tensions and complex geopolitical dynamics.

Authorities arrest alleged operator of ‘world’s largest’ cybercrime botnet

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Authorities arrest alleged operator of ‘world’s largest’ cybercrime botnet

WASHINGTON. An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national accused of running one of the world’s largest cybercrime botnets. Officials report that Yunhe Wang, 35, operated the “911 S5” botnet for nearly a decade, generating at least $99 million in profits by selling access to cybercriminals. These criminals used the botnet for various illicit activities, including identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud, notably pandemic relief scams.

FBI Director Christopher Wray described the “911 S5” botnet as likely the world’s largest, comprising a network of malware-infected computers spread across nearly 200 countries. “This botnet has been a significant threat to global cybersecurity,” Wray stated on Wednesday.

Wang was arrested on May 24 in Singapore, where search warrants were executed alongside additional warrants in Thailand, according to Brett Leatherman, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for cyber operations. Authorities also seized $29 million in cryptocurrency linked to Wang’s operations.

The botnet’s extensive reach involved approximately 19 million hijacked Windows computers, with over 613,000 of those located in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice highlighted that Wang’s network enabled criminals to commit a wide array of crimes, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. “Criminals who bought access from Wang were responsible for an estimated $5.9 billion in fraud against relief programs,” said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

The indictment, filed in Texas’ eastern district, details that Wang’s botnet facilitated the theft of billions of dollars from financial institutions, credit card issuers, and federal lending programs since 2014. Furthermore, it is estimated that 560,000 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims originated from compromised IP addresses within the botnet.

Wang allegedly managed the botnet through 150 dedicated servers, with half of these leased from U.S.-based online service providers. His illicit gains were used to purchase 21 properties across the United States, China, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and St. Kitts and Nevis, where he reportedly obtained citizenship through investment.

The Justice Department expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies in Singapore and Thailand for their crucial assistance in the operation. This international cooperation underscores the global commitment to tackling cybercrime and protecting victims worldwide.

Trump conviction sparks celebration and debate on Chinese social media

Venus L Peñaflor
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Trump conviction sparks celebration and debate on Chinese social media

BEIJING. As Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony on Thursday, the historic verdict ignited widespread interest and a touch of schadenfreude in China. This landmark event is being seen by many as a vindication of China’s political system over American democracy.

China, an emerging authoritarian superpower, has long promoted its political system as superior to that of the United States. Trump’s trial has bolstered this narrative but also highlighted something unimaginable in China: an elected leader being held accountable by independent courts and prosecutors, and convicted by a jury of peers.

For months, Chinese state media has leveraged Trump’s legal troubles to portray the United States as polarized and dysfunctional. On Friday, as China woke up to the news of Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, social media platforms were abuzz.

On Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, the news quickly became the top trending topic, amassing over 120 million views by the afternoon.

“Trump’s supporters, hurry up and mobilize, storm the Capitol,” read a top comment under a news brief by state news agency Xinhua. Another user commented, “Comrade Nation Builder Trump should not be fighting alone.”

During his presidency, Trump was nicknamed “Chuan Jianguo” or “Trump, the (Chinese) nation builder” in China, a jab suggesting that his policies were inadvertently aiding China’s rise over the U.S. Some nationalist influencers gleefully mocked the conviction. “It seems that in 2024, a civil war in America is not just a dream!” wrote one blogger with four million followers.

Under Xi Jinping, China’s most assertive leader in decades, social media has become increasingly dominated by anti-American, nationalistic voices. “Although he is guilty, he can still run for president. A ‘criminal’ can become president – this is the ridiculous aspect of Western-style democracy,” said another Weibo user.

Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of the state-run nationalist tabloid Global Times, also weighed in. “Naturally, Chinese people are watching the spectacle with amusement,” he said on Weibo. “Here’s what everyone is most concerned about: First, will Trump actually go to jail? Second, can he still run for president?”

Analysts, however, suggest that Trump’s conviction presents a nuanced challenge for Chinese state propagandists. Bill Bishop, a China watcher and author of the Sinocism newsletter, noted, “On one hand, it highlights a rotting and fracturing American democracy. On the other hand, it highlights that a former top leader can be arrested, put on trial, judged by a jury of peers and convicted, for relatively small acts of corruption.”

China’s judicial system remains tightly controlled by the ruling Communist Party and has a conviction rate of around 99%. The timing of Trump’s conviction also adds to its sensitivity, coming just days before the 35th anniversary of Beijing’s crackdown on the pro-democracy Tiananmen movement in 1989.

So far, Chinese state media has refrained from publishing harsh commentaries that have previously accompanied news of Trump’s legal issues. Alfred Wu, an associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, believes this restraint is strategic. “They don’t want to attack Donald Trump because if he becomes president again, they know the consequences. Instead, they’re likely to use it to showcase the problems of the U.S. system,” Wu said. “They need to be really careful about that.”

Donald Trump was convicted on felony charges. Will he go to prison?

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Donald Trump was convicted on felony charges. Will he go to prison?

WASHINGTON. Former President Donald Trump has been convicted by a New York jury on felony charges of falsifying business records. This historic conviction places his fate in the hands of Judge Juan Merchan, whom Trump has repeatedly criticized as “corrupt” and “incompetent.”

Despite the gravity of the charges, legal experts suggest that Trump, due to his age, lack of a prior criminal record, and other factors, is unlikely to face imprisonment. “I’d be very surprised if there’s any sentence of incarceration at all,” said former federal prosecutor Chuck Rosenberg, now an NBC News analyst. Trump, 77, was found guilty on 34 counts, a class E felony that can result in a fine, probation, or up to four years in prison.

However, Ron Kuby, a seasoned New York criminal defense lawyer, offers a contrasting perspective. “Judge Merchan is known for being a harsh sentencer when it comes to white-collar crimes committed by people who have wealth and privilege and power,” Kuby noted, suggesting it is “substantially likely” Trump could face jail or prison time.

The sentencing, scheduled for July 11, will be influenced by various factors, including Trump’s behavior during the trial. Despite repeated violations of the gag order imposed by Judge Merchan, such behavior is unlikely to impact the sentencing decision, according to Kuby.

Former prosecutor Arthur Aidala highlighted that Judge Merchan would likely review similar cases to determine an appropriate sentence, considering Trump’s age, lack of criminal record, and the non-violent nature of the offenses. Aidala predicts a “non-jail disposition.”

An analysis by Norm Eisen, a legal expert involved in Trump’s first impeachment, found that only about one in ten individuals convicted of falsifying business records serve jail time, typically in cases involving additional crimes.

The 34 counts against Trump stem from a scheme that lasted over a year, which Kuby argues reflects a consistent pattern of illegal behavior rather than an isolated incident. This could influence Judge Merchan’s sentencing decision.

Regardless of the sentencing outcome, Trump is expected to appeal the conviction. The appeal process could delay any potential imprisonment for years, particularly if the case reaches higher courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

If Trump were to become president again, it would further complicate his incarceration. “If he becomes president of the United States he cannot be incarcerated in a state prison while he’s in office,” Kuby explained, citing constitutional duties.

This story originally appeared on NBCNews.com.

PAGASA: Mas matinding ulan mararanasan sa Oktubre

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PAGASA: Mas matinding ulan mararanasan sa Oktubre

Inaasahang mararanasan ang mas matindi o mas maraming ulan simula Oktubre dahil sa pagpasok ng La Niña Phenomenon, ayon sa PAGASA.

Ayon kay Ana Liza Solis, hepe ng Climatology and Agrometeorology Division ng PAGASA, ang La Niña ay magdadala ng iba’t ibang weather system na nagdudulot ng pag-ulan, kabilang na ang localized thunderstorms, shearline, frontal system, monsoon rains, low pressure areas, at mga bagyo.

“Ang La Niña ay nagdudulot ng mas maraming ulan at mas maraming bagyo na maaaring magdulot ng pagbaha,” ani Solis. Dagdag pa niya, ang epekto ng La Niña ay unti-unting mararamdaman simula Hulyo at magpapatuloy hanggang sa katapusan ng taon.

Bagamat mainit na panahon at mataas na heat index ang mararanasan sa pagtatapos ng Mayo at sa Hunyo dahil sa monsoon break, asahan na sa Agosto hanggang Nobyembre ay mas maraming bagyo ang papasok sa bansa. Dahil dito, magdadala ito ng mas madaming tubig sa mga major river basin at water reservoir o mga dam.

Ang La Niña ay natural na phenomenon na nagdudulot ng mas maraming ulan sa bansa, kaya’t mahalagang maging handa at alerto ang lahat sa posibleng pagbaha at iba pang kalamidad na kaakibat nito.

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