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Trump vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland, circulates leaked texts and AI visuals

Venus L Peñaflor
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Trump vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland, circulates leaked texts and AI visuals


DAVOS, Switzerland/COPENHAGEN — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his goal of asserting control over Greenland, declaring there was “no going back” and refusing to rule out the use of force, a move that has rattled European allies and reignited fears of a renewed transatlantic trade conflict.

Trump’s remarks, delivered following a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, were accompanied by a series of social media posts featuring leaked private messages and AI-generated images portraying him in Greenland and alongside a map depicting Canada and Greenland as part of the United States.

“As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back — On that, everyone agrees!” Trump wrote.

The renewed push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from Denmark, a fellow NATO member, has raised concerns in European capitals about the stability of the alliance that has underpinned Western security for decades. It has also revived the threat of a transatlantic trade war that previously unsettled markets and businesses last year.

Among the leaked messages Trump shared was a note from French President Emmanuel Macron questioning what the U.S. leader was “doing on Greenland.” Trump has previously threatened to impose steep tariffs on countries opposing his stance, including a warning of a 200% levy on French wines and champagnes.

EU Weighs Trade Countermeasures

European Union officials said they are considering a range of responses, including a package of tariffs on €93 billion ($109 billion) worth of U.S. imports that could automatically take effect on February 6 following a six-month suspension. Another option is the bloc’s “Anti-Coercion Instrument” (ACI), a mechanism that has never been deployed and could restrict U.S. access to public tenders, investments, banking activity, or trade in services—particularly the digital services sector where the United States runs a surplus with the EU.

“This is not a question about the Kingdom of Denmark, it is about the entire transatlantic relationship,” Denmark’s Economy Minister Stephanie Lose told reporters ahead of a meeting of EU economy and finance ministers in Brussels.
“At this point in time, we do not believe that anything should be ruled out. This is a serious situation that, although we would like to de-escalate, there are others who are contributing to escalating it right now, and therefore we will have to keep all options on the table as we move forward.”

U.S. Treasury Seeks to Calm Markets

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged restraint, dismissing what he described as “hysteria” over the Greenland dispute.

“It’s been 48 hours. As I said, sit back, relax,” Bessent said. “I am confident that the leaders will not escalate and that this will work out in a manner that ends up in a very good place for all.”

When asked about the risk of a prolonged trade war, Bessent added: “Why are we jumping there? Why are you taking it to the worst case?… Calm down the hysteria. Take a deep breath.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking separately in Davos, struck a more cautious tone, saying recent geopolitical shocks would push the EU to pursue greater strategic independence.
“We will only be able to capitalise on this opportunity if we recognise that this change is permanent,” she said.

Global Reactions and Market Impact

Trump is expected to attend the Davos gathering later this week, where global political and business leaders convene. In Switzerland, protests erupted in Zurich late Monday, with demonstrators carrying a banner reading: “TRUMP NOT WELCOME. NO WEF! NO OLIGARCHY! NO IMPERIALIST WARS!”

Russia’s foreign minister also weighed in, saying Greenland was not “a natural part” of Denmark, as Moscow observed growing divisions between the United States and Europe.

Financial markets reacted swiftly to the renewed tensions. European equities fell more than 1% on Monday, while U.S. stock futures signaled similar declines. The dollar weakened, reflecting investor unease over Trump’s latest tariff threats and the prospect of another round of trade hostilities.

As European leaders deliberate on security and economic countermeasures, the Greenland dispute has emerged as a new flashpoint in the transatlantic relationship, testing both NATO unity and the resilience of global markets.

Upuan, mesang gawa sa kawayan, ipapamahagi sa mga paaralan mula Pebrero

Venus L Peñaflor
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Upuan, mesang gawa sa kawayan, ipapamahagi sa mga paaralan mula Pebrero

MAYNILA — Magsisimulang makatanggap ng mga lamesa at upuang gawa sa kawayan ang mga pampublikong paaralan sa buong bansa simula Pebrero, bilang bahagi ng tuloy-tuloy na pagpapatupad ng 15-taong gulang na polisiya ng Department of Education (DepEd) na nag-uutos ng paggamit ng kawayan sa procurement ng school furniture.

Ayon sa DepEd, magpapamahagi sila ng 144,081 set ng learners’ tables and chairs at 3,235 set para sa mga guro mula Pebrero hanggang Marso 2026. Prayoridad sa pamamahagi ang mga paaralan na may sirang kasangkapan o kagamitan na hindi na magamit, na nakakaapekto sa pang-araw-araw na pag-aaral.

Ipinaiiral ng rollout ang Executive Order No. 879, series of 2010, na nagtatakda na hindi bababa sa 20% ng school furniture ay dapat gawa sa kawayan. Subalit, sa higit isang dekada, hindi ito tuluyang naipatupad.

“This policy has been around for a long time, almost 16 years. But now, we are finally giving it life. For the first time in history, we are able to implement the mandatory 20% bamboo allocation for school furniture,” ani Education Secretary Sonny Angara.

Ayon sa DepEd, ang mga kasangkapang kawayan ay gawa sa engineered bamboo, idinisenyo upang maging matibay, matatag sa iba’t ibang klima, at angkop para sa pangmatagalang gamit sa silid-aralan. Itinuturing din itong suporta sa sustainability agenda ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at sa mga lokal na industriya at gawang Filipino.

“At DepEd, we want to show that school furniture can be durable, sustainable, and high quality for the benefit of our learners and teachers. This is also a good way to promote Filipino-made products and creativity,” dagdag ni Angara.

Batay sa ulat ng DepEd, kasalukuyang itinatayo ang 5,766 classrooms na nagkakahalaga ng P16.19 bilyon sa ilalim ng For Issuance of Special Allotment Release Order (FISARO) Batch 1. Kabilang dito:

  • 2,333 Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) na nagkakahalaga ng P3.5 bilyon
  • 1,333 LCS sa ilalim ng Disaster Preparedness and Response Program (DPRP) na nagkakahalaga ng P2 bilyon
  • 800 classrooms para sa Last Mile Schools na nagkakahalaga ng P3 bilyon
  • 1,300 classrooms na may aprubadong Programs of Works na nagkakahalaga ng P3 bilyon

Naglaan din ang FISARO Batch 1 ng P3.69 bilyon para sa 24,424 teachers’ tables and chairs at 1,099,111 learners’ tables and chairs bilang tugon sa matagal nang kakulangan sa pasilidad sa mga paaralan sa buong bansa.

Samantala, ang FISARO Batch 2 ay nagbibigay ng P11.35 bilyon para sa pagkumpleto ng 2,067 classrooms, pag-aayos ng 11,886 classrooms, at restoration ng 258 Gabaldon school buildings, kasama ang karagdagang P500 milyon para sa konstruksyon at pagpapabuti ng School Health Facilities.

“Our vision this year is clear. We will continue to address facility shortages across the country. We will provide faster and more efficient solutions by maximizing the funds we have—for the sake of our teachers and learners,” ani Angara.

Horses jump through flames as pets receive blessings in Spain’s St. Anthony rituals

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Horses jump through flames as pets receive blessings in Spain’s St. Anthony rituals

SAN BARTOLOMÉ DE PINARES, Spain — A centuries-old ritual of fire and faith unfolded across central Spain this weekend as horses leapt through towering bonfires in a rural village. At the same time, pet owners in Madrid lined up at church doors to have their dogs and cats blessed with holy water in honor of St. Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of domestic animals.

In the village of San Bartolomé de Pinares, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of Madrid, hundreds of spectators gathered for Las Luminarias, a traditional spectacle in which riders guide their horses through blazing stacks of tree branches set alight in the middle of narrow streets. The ritual, believed to purify and protect animals for the year ahead, drew crowds despite ongoing criticism from animal rights groups.

“With livestock and farming once central to life here, people believed the smoke and branches could bless and heal the animals,” said Antonio Patricio, 62, a longtime attendee. “It was about preventing illness and ensuring they could keep working in the fields.”

Preparations began at dusk on Friday as residents stacked branches along the streets and shared wine, beer, and sweets while waiting for nightfall. Hours later, the piles were ignited, creating walls of flame that horses were guided to jump through or pass alongside. Riders took precautions by wrapping tails in fire-resistant tape, braiding manes, and in some cases applying protective glazes. Many adorned the animals with ribbons and decorative headpieces, blending safety with ceremony.

Animal welfare advocates have raised concerns over the event, but local organizers and residents maintain that injuries are rare and that the tradition is carefully managed.

The following morning, the focus shifted to Spain’s cities. In central Madrid, pet owners gathered outside the Church of St. Anthony to participate in a quieter, but equally symbolic, ritual. Catholic priests blessed dogs, cats, and other household pets with holy water, a practice believed to bring health and protection for the coming year.

“I’m happy to be able to do it,” said Madrid resident Rosa Gómez as she held her pointy-eared dog, Kia. “She is a little dog that was given to us six years ago by a family that couldn’t take care of her, so we adopted her, and since then she has kept us great company.”

Many of the dogs waited in winter vests, while cats peered out of carriers, seemingly bewildered by the attention.

For San Bartolomé de Pinares, a village of about 500 residents that, like many rural communities in Spain, is largely quiet for much of the year, Las Luminarias is more than a ritual. Locals say it is a rare occasion that draws families, friends, and visitors back home, filling the streets with life, smoke-scented air, and the glow of tradition, if only for one night each year.

A priest anoints a dog at the San Anton church during the feast of Saint Anthony, Spain’s patron saint of animals in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Jan 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Japan and the Philippines sign defense pact as they face growing Chinese aggression

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Japan and the Philippines sign defense pact as they face growing Chinese aggression

MANILA — Japan and the Philippines formalized a new defense agreement on Thursday aimed at strengthening military cooperation, deterring regional aggression, and enhancing disaster preparedness. The pact allows for the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint training exercises between the two countries’ forces.

The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) was signed in Manila by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro. During the ceremony, Japan also pledged additional security and development aid to the Philippines, including funding for security boat shelters and expanded internet access in underdeveloped southern provinces once affected by a separatist Muslim rebellion.

“We both recognized the value of promoting the rule of law, including the freedom of navigation and overflight, especially in the South China Sea,” Lazaro said. Motegi added that both countries “concurred on continuing to oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion in the East and South China seas,” a clear, if indirect, rebuke of Beijing’s assertiveness.

The agreement, which requires ratification by the Japanese legislature before taking effect, builds on earlier security arrangements, including the Reciprocal Access Agreement signed in mid-2024. The RAA allows Japanese and Philippine forces to deploy on each other’s territory for joint exercises, including live-fire drills. Officials are also negotiating a separate pact to strengthen the protection of highly confidential defense information shared between the two nations.

The defense partnership comes amid rising tensions with China. Tokyo has faced repeated incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels and aircraft in the East China Sea, while Manila has confronted increasingly hostile interactions between Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships in the South China Sea. Both regions are contested, with Beijing claiming almost the entire South China Sea and constructing artificial islands to reinforce its claims. Other nations, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, and Taiwan, are also involved in long-standing territorial disputes.

Japan and the Philippines’ new agreement not only facilitates joint military drills but also enables coordinated responses to natural disasters and participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations, according to officials.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and then-Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba first announced the start of negotiations for the ACSA in April 2025. Ishiba, without directly naming China, called for continued cooperation to realize “a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law.”

The United States, a treaty ally of both Tokyo and Manila, has repeatedly warned Beijing over escalating acts of aggression in the disputed waters, reaffirming support for regional stability in Asia.

Bong Revilla sumuko sa Camp Crame

Venus L Peñaflor
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Bong Revilla sumuko sa Camp Crame

MAYNILA — Naglabas ang Sandiganbayan Third Division ng warrant of arrest at hold departure order (HDO) laban kay dating Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. at anim pang indibidwal na nahaharap sa kasong malversation kaugnay ng umano’y P92.8 milyong “ghost” flood control project sa Pandi, Bulacan.

Kinumpirma ng korte na boluntaryong sumuko si Revilla noong Lunes ng gabi sa Camp Crame, Quezon City, at kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) habang inaasikaso ang kaukulang proseso ng korte.

Ayon kay Atty. Dennis Pulma, Clerk of Court ng Sandiganbayan Third Division, mayroong probable cause para isyuhan ng mga utos ng korte ang mga akusado.

“May findings of probable cause. Ang warrants of arrest at hold departure orders ay na-isyu na ng korte,” ani Pulma. “Ang electronic warrant ay naipadala na sa CIDG, NBI, at BI.”

Batay sa kopya ng warrant at HDO na nakuha ng mga mamamahayag, inisyu ng anti-graft court ang warrant noong Enero 19. Nakasaad sa kautusan ng korte na:

“After a careful review of the resolution and its supporting documents, as well as the records, the court finds that probable cause exists in this case, pursuant to Section 5, Rule 112 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure. Accordingly, let warrants of arrest be issued against accused Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla, Jr., a.k.a. Ramon ‘Bong’ Bautista Revilla, Jr., Brice Ericson Diaz Hernandez, Arjay Salvador Domasig, Jayce De Leon Mendoza, Emelita Capistrano Juat, Juanito Coronel Mendoza and Christina Mae Del Rosario Pineda.”

Dagdag pa sa HDO:

“This Court… hereby orders the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration to hold the departure from the Philippines of the above-named accused and to include the names of said accused in the Hold Departure List of said bureau.”

Kasama sa mga respondent sa kaso ang:

  • Brice Hernandez, dating assistant district engineer, DPWH Bulacan First District Engineering Office (DEO)
  • Jayce Mendoza, dating engineer, DPWH Bulacan First DEO
  • Arjay Domasig, dating engineer, DPWH Bulacan First DEO
  • Emelita Juat, dating engineer, DPWH Bulacan First DEO
  • Juanito Mendoza, dating finance section chief, DPWH Bulacan First DEO
  • Christina Pineda, cashier, DPWH Bulacan First DEO

Sa kabila ng pagsuko ni Revilla sa Camp Crame, wala pa ring opisyal na pahayag ang kanyang kampo kaugnay ng mga paratang. Patuloy namang inaasahan ang susunod na mga hakbang ng Sandiganbayan, kabilang ang pagdinig sa piyansa at pagtakda ng mga susunod na petsa ng paglilitis.

Trump links Greenland stance to Nobel Peace Prize snub

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Trump links Greenland stance to Nobel Peace Prize snub

NUUK, Greenland — U.S. President Donald Trump has tied his hardening position on Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a message released Monday that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace.”

The text, confirmed as authentic by the White House, has intensified a growing standoff between Washington and close European allies over Trump’s renewed threats to take control of Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and a strategic region in the Arctic.

In the message, Trump wrote: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.” He added: “The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”

The exchange came as Trump announced a 10% import tax, set to take effect in February, on goods from eight countries that have publicly rallied behind Denmark and Greenland, including Norway. The White House has not ruled out using force to secure control of the island, raising alarm across Europe.

Asked whether the United States could invade Greenland, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Monday, “You can’t leave anything out until the president himself has decided to leave anything out.”

European leaders moved quickly to urge restraint. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the issue should be resolved “through calm discussion,” adding that he did not believe military action would occur.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc had “no interest to pick a fight” but would “hold our ground.” European Council President António Costa later said EU leaders were ready “to defend ourselves against any form of coercion,” announcing an emergency summit scheduled for Thursday evening.

In Greenland, thousands of residents marched over the weekend in protest of any attempt to take over the island. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a Facebook post that tariff threats would not alter Greenland’s position.

Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business, minerals, energy, justice and equality, told The Associated Press that the swift response from allies showed the issue extends beyond the island itself. “I think a lot of countries are afraid that if they let Greenland go, what would be next?” she said.

The Norwegian government released Trump’s message in response to an earlier note sent by Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, in which they expressed opposition to the tariffs, called for de-escalation, and proposed a three-way telephone conversation.

“Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter,” Støre said. He also clarified that “the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government.”

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose five members are appointed by parliament, operates independently from the government.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the suggestion that Trump’s actions were motivated by the Nobel decision, calling the claim “a complete canard” during a brief exchange with reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He said he was unaware of the letter at the time.

Trump has previously expressed interest in the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded last year to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The committee has said the prize cannot be transferred or shared after Trump reportedly accepted Machado’s medal during a recent meeting.

European officials said recent troop deployments to Greenland by several countries were symbolic and aimed at assessing Arctic security, partly in response to concerns raised by Washington about potential interference by Russia and China.

Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said European NATO members are considering a more permanent military presence in the region. “We’re doing what’s called a reconnaissance tour in order to identify what kind of needs there are when it comes to infrastructure and exercises,” he said.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he discussed the strategic importance of the Arctic for “collective security” in meetings Monday with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland.

As diplomatic efforts continue, European leaders and Greenlandic officials remain firm that the island is not for sale, while Washington signals it will keep pressing its strategic and security demands in the rapidly changing Arctic region.

Lawyer files impeachment complaint against President Marcos

Venus L Peñaflor
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Lawyer files impeachment complaint against President Marcos

MANILA — A lawyer on Monday filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accusing him of “betrayal of public trust” over the alleged decision to allow the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague to face trial.

The complaint was filed by Andre De Jesus, who characterized the move against Duterte as “kidnapping,” echoing claims made by the former president’s family. The filing also alleges constitutional violations, citing purported budget irregularities, failure to act on alleged corruption involving flood control projects, and the president’s lack of response to accusations of drug use that have raised questions about his fitness to govern.

“We feel that this avenue would enable not just myself as complainant … but the Filipino people to thrash out all these matters which are being raised and are not answered at all by the president and his cabinet and his officers,” De Jesus told reporters, according to comments posted by DZRH radio on X.

In response, the Presidential Communications Office said the president respects the democratic process and “trust that Congress, as a co-equal branch of government, will discharge its duties with honesty, integrity, and fidelity to the rule of law.”

“While these processes take their course, the President will continue to govern, ensuring that public services remain uninterrupted and that the work of government stays focused on improving the lives of our people,” the statement added.

The filing comes nearly a year after the lower house impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the former president and an estranged ally of Marcos. The Supreme Court later struck down that impeachment for violating the Constitution’s one-year bar rule.

Although the House is no longer led by the president’s cousin, Martin Romualdez, who resigned as House Speaker after being linked to a flood control corruption scandal, it remains dominated by allies of the president, raising questions about whether the complaint will gain momentum.

Marcos, elected in 2022, is serving a single six-year term and is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election in 2028, leaving him with about two years remaining in office. Vice President Sara Duterte is widely viewed as a leading contender in the 2028 presidential race.

With reports from Reuters

Coco Fest 2026: Saya, kulay, at pangarap ng kabuhayan

Venus L Peñaflor
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Coco Fest 2026: Saya, kulay, at pangarap ng kabuhayan

Masaya ang bagong Coco Festival 2026 sa San Pablo City mula Enero 12 hanggang 15. Ramdam mo talaga na nag-effort ang organizers. Mataas din ang enerhiya ng mga San Pableño sa tugtugan, sayawan, at mga palabas. Maganda rin ang seguridad at assistance na ibinigay ng mga lokal na otoridad kaya naging maayos at mapayapa ang buong selebrasyon.

Mas organized ang festival ngayong taon, malinis ang mga kalsada, at on-time ang mga programa. Ang galing pa ng mga lokal na artists. Feel mo talaga na ito ay hinugot sa talento ng San Pablo para sa San Pableño.

Hindi na masyadong nakita ang mukha ng mga politiko sa mga entablado. Nawala ang parang class pose ng mga public officials sa stage. Mas nabigyan ng pokus ang kultura at kasiyahan. Tama naman dahil sa panahong ito ng kaliwa’t kanang buklatan ng bilyon bilyong anomalya, tila ba nandiri ang tao sa maepal na pa-cute at papoging ganap ng mga pulitiko.

Sa mga events tulad ng singing contest, open mic, mini performances sa festival zones, ang Mister and Miss San Pablo Star Pageant, pati na rin ang The Voice San Pablo City Season 1t Rotarock XXX.2, buo ang diwa ng selebrasyon dahil ramdam ang puso ng komunidad. May contestant na sumabit sa entrada pero ayos lang

Pumatok din ang beer zone sa Regidor Street. Nag enjoy pa rin ang lahat sa pag-selfie habang may hawak na beer in can. May ilan pa ring naka-miss sa tradisyunal na street dance. Pero kahit ganoon, hindi nawala ang tawanan, indakan, at enjoyment ng mga tao. Dama ang saya at pagkakaisa sa bawat sulok ng selebrasyon.

Hindi nabulabog ang simbahan ngayong taoan at malamang ay nagalak si Monsignor Jerry Bituon dahil sa wakas ay nabigyan uli ng importansya si San Pablo, ang Unang Ermitanyo.

Nawala na ang maiingay na banda at inuman sa harap ng katedral. Pinalitan ito ng palabas ng comedians na bastos din pero kaunti lang.

Higit sa lahat, nabawasan ang shwarma stand. May nagtinda pa ng tsokolate at suman na nagpabalik sa alaala ni Inay sa lumang bahay na may banggerahan.

Sa mga susunod na taon, maaari pang pagandahin ang Coco Festival kung maglalagay ng mas malinaw na festival maps at schedule boards sa bawat zone upang madaling matunton ng mga bisita ang oras at lugar ng mga programa. Mainam ding palawakin o dagdagan ang espasyo para sa mga lokal na negosyante at food vendors para mas marami ang kumita sa pagdagsa ng tao. Makakatulong din ang dagdag na basurahan, portalets at mas mahigpit na waste management system para higit na mapanatili ang kalinisan sa gitna ng selebrasyon.

Pwede ring itampok ang Sampalok Lake sa isang regatta na lalahukan ng mga bangkang pinalamutian ng temang agrikultura at kultura ng San Pablo. Magdaos kaya tayo ng lamo o balsa paddling competitions na bukas sa barangay teams, youth groups, at civic organizations? Para sa mas tahimik na experience, pwede rin ang sunset fluvial procession ng simbahan habang napakalibot sa buong lawa ang mga debotong may hawak na kandila. Baka pwede rin ang acoustic performances sa floating stage, at lakeside food at coffee pop-ups na tampok ang mga lokal na produkto.

Solid ang peg ng ilang aktibidad tulad ng The Voice of San Pablo, Mr. & Ms. San Pablo Star, Hataw Sanpy at gourmet food pop-ups sa Rizal Avenue. Pero may tanong ang ilan. Patok nga ba ito sa ordinaryong San Pableño? Ramdam na medyo “sosyal” ang dating ng ilang events. Halimbawa, pasok sa panlasa ng marami ang mga artista ng GMA7, ngunit hindi gaanong bumenta sa kanila ang tatlong mahuhusay na lalaki na kumanta ng theme song ng lolo at lola ko in opera style. Mas swak kasi sa mga lokal ang mga tradisyunal at mas relatable na performance kaysa sa ganitong highbrow show.

Pero syempre, pagkatapos ng kasiyahan, dapat din nating isipin ang pang-araw-araw na buhay. Ang fiesta ay masaya, pero kailangan talaga natin ng income-generating jobs para may pambili tayo ng handa at tinda sa plaza para tuloy-tuloy ang kasiyahan at suporta sa lokal na negosyo.

Kalampagin natin si Yorme Najie Gapangada sa pangako nyang agri‑industrial / eco‑park na inaasahang lilikha ng isang katutak na trabaho. Bantayan natin ang magiging kapalaran ng pondo para sa proyektong ito sa kamay ng Sangguniang Panlunsod. Kumustahin natin ang mga investors na kinumbida nya. Kailan ba sila magbubukas ng mga negosyo dito? Nang sa ganon ay hindi na tayo manggagaling pa sa Sta. Rosa, Calamba, Sto. Tomas o Cabuyao para bumarek at makipagrakrakan sa Regidor. Maraming San Pableño na weekly commuters ang hindi nakauwi nung pista dahil Huwebes ‘yon at may trabaho sila.

Nawa sa mga susunod na fiesta ay makapag imbita tayo ng tropa ng hindi na iaagaw sa weekly household budget ang gagastusin sa handa. Makapaghain naman sana tayo ng kalderetang may olives at capers, embotidong ga-braso ni City Admin Lex De Mesa o unli fruit salad na may kondensadang Milkmaid.

Hindi lang kasi isang selebrasyon ng kultura ang Coco Festival, kundi paalala rin na ang kasiyahan, kultura, turismo at kabuhayan ay dapat magkakasabay.

Magandang pista po!

Online seller, namatay matapos ang cosmetic surgery sa Batangas; klinika kinasuhan

Venus L Peñaflor
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Online seller, namatay matapos ang cosmetic surgery sa Batangas; klinika kinasuhan

STO. TOMAS CITY, Batangas — Nasawi ang isang 24-anyos na babaeng online seller matapos umanong makaranas ng matinding komplikasyon kasunod ng isinagawang breast augmentation at arm liposuction sa isang aesthetic clinic sa Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, ayon sa ulat ng Police Regional Office 4A (PRO-4A) nitong Lunes.

Kinilala ng pulisya ang biktima sa alyas na “Angeline,” residente ng Barangay Sabang, Lipa City. Batay sa salaysay ng kanyang ina na si alyas “Rowena” at live-in partner na si alyas “Darius,” nagpa-procedure ang biktima sa Cinco Marias Aesthetic Clinic and Wellness Spa sa Barangay Poblacion 4, Sto. Tomas City noong Enero 8, 2026.

Ayon sa imbestigasyon, dakong alas-7:00 ng gabi nang isagawa ng isang alyas “Dr. Ruth” ang mga nasabing cosmetic procedure. Matapos ang operasyon, hindi agad pinauwi ang biktima at inobserbahan sa klinika dahil umano sa lumalalang kondisyon, kabilang ang patuloy na pagdurugo at panghihina.

Kinabukasan, dinala ang biktima sa Saint Cabrini Hospital at kalaunan ay inilipat sa Daniel Mercado Hospital sa Tanauan City dahil sa kakulangan ng Intensive Care Unit (ICU) sa unang ospital.

Noong Enero 10, 2026, dakong alas-6:02 ng umaga, idineklara ang biktima na patay ng attending physician na si Dra. Jean Pia Rizon. Ayon sa death certificate, ang sanhi ng pagkamatay ay hypovolemic shock at disseminated intravascular coagulation, mga kondisyong nagdulot ng matinding pagdurugo at pamumuo ng dugo na nakaapekto sa mahahalagang organs.

Sinampahan na ng reklamong Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide ang nasabing alyas “Dr. Ruth,” habang patuloy na sinisiyasat ng pulisya kung may mga paglabag sa Medical Act of 1959 (Republic Act 2382) at kung rehistrado at lisensyado ang klinika at ang nagsagawa ng procedure.

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Europe scrambles as Trump announces tariffs on eight countries over Greenland dispute

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Europe scrambles as Trump announces tariffs on eight countries over Greenland dispute

BERLIN — European leaders moved swiftly Sunday to coordinate a response after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that eight European countries would face a 10% tariff for opposing Washington’s position on Greenland, a move that officials warned could strain transatlantic ties and deepen geopolitical divisions.

The tariff threat, unveiled Saturday, targets Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. Trump framed the measure as leverage to push talks over the future and security status of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark that he has repeatedly described as strategically vital to U.S. national security due to its Arctic location and proximity to key shipping lanes and military infrastructure.

The announcement came as thousands of Greenlanders concluded a protest outside the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk, denouncing any attempt to bring the island under American control. In recent days, several European countries have deployed small numbers of troops to Greenland for what they described as Arctic security training, a move that has heightened tensions between Washington and its European partners.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the dispute could play into the hands of rival powers. “If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO,” she said in a social media post. “Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity.” She added that divisions between the U.S. and Europe would benefit China and Russia.

The tariff plan raised immediate legal and logistical questions in Brussels, where diplomats noted that the EU operates as a single economic zone for trade. It remains unclear how Washington could impose country-specific tariffs within the bloc, or under what legal authority the White House would act, though U.S. emergency economic powers are one potential avenue that is currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a joint statement pledging solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty,” they said.

EU envoys scheduled emergency talks Sunday evening to assess potential countermeasures and a coordinated diplomatic response. Norway and the United Kingdom, which are not members of the 27-nation EU, indicated they were consulting closely with Brussels and Washington.

The move also drew criticism from across the U.S. political spectrum. Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona and former U.S. Navy pilot, said the tariffs would raise costs for Americans while damaging alliances. “The damage this President is doing to our reputation and our relationships is growing, making us less safe,” he wrote on social media.

In Europe, Trump’s decision drew rare bipartisan opposition. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a right-wing leader often seen as close to Trump, called the tariffs “a mistake” after speaking with the U.S. president. She said the European troop deployments to Greenland were aimed at regional security concerns involving unnamed “other actors,” not the United States.

In France, Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally and a member of the European Parliament, urged the EU to suspend a recent tariff agreement with Washington, describing Trump’s move as “commercial blackmail.”

Britain’s main political parties also criticized the tariff threat. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the measure would harm British interests, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the announcement “completely wrong” and said his government would raise the issue directly with the U.S. administration.

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Norway were expected to address the crisis later Sunday at a joint news conference in Oslo, as European capitals weigh diplomatic and economic options amid rising concerns that the dispute could mark a new phase of tension in U.S.-European relations.

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