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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.

Samantala, sinabi ng PRO-4A na nakikipag-ugnayan na sila sa Department of Health (DOH) at sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Sto. Tomas City upang beripikahin ang permit at accreditation ng naturang aesthetic clinic, pati na ang pagsunod nito sa mga health at safety standards.

Nagpaalala rin ang mga awtoridad sa publiko na tiyaking lisensyado at accredited ang mga doktor at pasilidad bago sumailalim sa anumang cosmetic o medical procedure, at agarang magtungo sa ospital kung makararanas ng hindi pangkaraniwang sintomas pagkatapos ng operasyon.

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

Venus L Peñaflor
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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.

NASA’s moon rocket moves to launch pad ahead of crew mission

EDGARDO HERNAL
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NASA’s moon rocket moves to launch pad ahead of crew mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s massive new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket rolled out to its launch pad Saturday, marking a major milestone ahead of the agency’s first crewed lunar fly-around mission in over 50 years. The long-awaited mission could lift off as early as February.

The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket, topped by the Orion crew capsule, inched out of Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building at roughly 1 mile per hour (1.6 kph), completing the four-mile (6-kilometer) journey by nightfall. Thousands of NASA employees and their families braved the predawn chill to witness the historic rollout, cheering as the rocket exited the building originally constructed for the Apollo-era Saturn V launches.

The rollout was led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and the four astronauts assigned to the mission: crew commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, veteran astronauts Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who will make his first spaceflight. “What a great day to be here,” Wiseman said. “It is awe-inspiring.”

Weighing 11 million pounds (5 million kilograms), the SLS rocket and Orion capsule moved atop a reinforced crawler-transporter, upgraded from its Apollo and space shuttle-era configuration to handle the rocket’s enormous size. This mission will follow a previous uncrewed SLS flight in November 2022, which sent an empty Orion capsule around the moon.

“This one feels a lot different, putting crew on the rocket and taking them around the moon,” said NASA’s John Honeycutt, noting the significance of the first human moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. While the astronauts will not orbit the moon or land, the flight is a critical step in the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface in upcoming missions.

The 10-day mission will make Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen the first humans to travel to the moon since Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt concluded the Apollo program. Wiseman added, “They are so fired up that we are headed back to the moon. They just want to see humans as far away from Earth as possible discovering the unknown.”

NASA plans to conduct a fueling test of the SLS rocket on the pad in early February before confirming an official launch date. “We have zero intention of communicating an actual launch date until completing the fueling demo,” Isaacman told reporters. The first launch window in February allows only five days before the mission would need to slip into March.

This rollout signifies a key step toward restoring human presence beyond Earth and represents a pivotal moment in NASA’s Artemis program, which seeks sustainable exploration of the moon and preparation for eventual crewed missions to Mars.

OFW sa Hong Kong, nailigtas matapos saktan ng amo; imbestigasyon at kaso isinasampa

Venus L Peñaflor
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OFW sa Hong Kong, nailigtas matapos saktan ng amo; imbestigasyon at kaso isinasampa

HONG KONG — Nailigtas ng mga awtoridad ang isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW) sa Hong Kong matapos kumalat sa social media ang isang video na nagpapakita ng umano’y pisikal na pananakit sa kanya ng kanyang amo.

Ayon sa ulat, makikita sa viral na video ang employer na marahas na hinihila ang buhok ng OFW, na nagbunsod ng agarang pagresponde ng Hong Kong Police. Kinausap ng mga pulis ang biktima, dinala sa ospital at sinuri.

Kinumpirma ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) na hindi muna ibinunyag ang pagkakakilanlan ng biktima para sa kanyang kaligtasan at privacy. Gayunman, sinabi ni Hong Kong Labor Attaché Cesar Chavez na ang OFW ay mula sa Bulacan.

Matapos ma-discharge mula sa ospital, kasalukuyang nanunuluyan ang OFW sa pansamantalang shelter ng Migrant Workers Office (MWO) sa Hong Kong, kung saan siya tumatanggap ng psychosocial support, legal assistance, at tulong-pinansyal mula sa OWWA.

Ayon kay OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan, beripikasyon pa ang isinasagawa kaugnay ng impormasyon na ang nanakit sa biktimang OFW ay kanyang alaga na may kondisyon sa mental health. Kasabay nito, patuloy ang imbestigasyon ng Hong Kong Police, habang tinutulungan ng isang abogado ang biktima sa paghahain ng pormal na reklamo laban sa kanyang employer.

“May malinaw na physical assault. Ngunit tinitingnan din namin ito bilang physical abuse, na itinuturing na paglabag sa kontrata sa ilalim ng Hong Kong labor laws,” pahayag ni Caunan.

Sa ilalim ng mga patakaran sa Hong Kong, ang mga domestic worker ay protektado ng Employment Ordinance at Standard Employment Contract, na nagtatakda ng karapatan sa ligtas na kondisyon sa trabaho, tamang sahod, sapat na pahinga, at proteksyon laban sa pang-aabuso. Ang sinumang employer na mapatunayang lumabag ay maaaring managot sa kasong kriminal at sibil, kabilang ang pagkansela ng karapatang kumuha muli ng dayuhang manggagawa.

Dagdag ng OWWA, patuloy nilang kinakausap ang OFW upang alamin kung nais niyang umuwi sa Pilipinas sa ilalim ng repatriation program ng pamahalaan o ipagpatuloy ang pagtatrabaho sa Hong Kong sa sandaling matiyak ang kanyang kaligtasan at maayos na kalagayan.

Samantala, muling nanawagan ang Philippine Consulate General at ang Migrant Workers Office sa mga OFW sa Hong Kong na agad mag-report ng anumang uri ng pang-aabuso sa kanilang 24/7 hotline at mga opisyal na tanggapan, upang mabilis na makapagbigay ng tulong at proteksyon ang pamahalaan.

Photo grabbed from the Facebook page of Bonnabelle Acuna

EU, Mercosur sign landmark trade deal amid Trump tariff pressure

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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EU, Mercosur sign landmark trade deal amid Trump tariff pressure

ASUNCION, Paraguay — The European Union (EU) and the South American trade bloc Mercosur formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement on Saturday, marking a major step in strengthening commercial ties amid rising global protectionism and trade tensions.

The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion, concluded over 25 years of negotiations and signals a strategic victory for the EU, expanding its presence in a resource-rich region increasingly influenced by both Washington and Beijing. The agreement could still face hurdles in the European Parliament, where ratification is required, though approval in South America is widely expected.

Mercosur, composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, will see gradual elimination of over 90% of tariffs on goods ranging from Argentine beef to German automobiles, creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones and benefiting more than 700 million consumers. Bolivia may join in the future, while Venezuela remains suspended.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen framed the deal as a defense of fair trade, contrasting it with the U.S. administration’s protectionist policies. “It reflects a clear and deliberate choice: We choose fair trade over tariffs. We choose a productive long-term partnership over isolation,” von der Leyen said, coinciding with Trump’s announcement of 10% tariffs on eight European nations.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised the accord as a win for multilateral cooperation, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in countering unilateralism and protectionism. However, Lula skipped the signing ceremony, reflecting lingering tensions after European demands delayed the deal to secure stricter environmental regulations, import quotas, and staggered timelines for tariff reductions.

While France remains opposed due to concerns over its domestic agricultural sector, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed confidence that European Parliament ratification would proceed in the first half of the year. “We’ll have very intense communication with all the members… so we can benefit from this historic achievement,” he said.

The agreement demonstrates the renewed relevance of Mercosur after years of political disputes, economic crises, and regional protectionism. Argentine President Javier Milei, despite previous skepticism toward the bloc, endorsed the accord, emphasizing that “closure and protectionism… are the greatest causes of economic stagnation.”

The EU-Mercosur free trade deal now positions the two regions to cooperate more closely on trade, regulatory standards, and global market access, signaling a commitment to international law, predictability, and reduced trade barriers.

Thousands in Denmark protest against Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans’

Venus L Peñaflor
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Thousands in Denmark protest against Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans’

NUUK, Greenland — Thousands of Greenlanders and Danish citizens staged coordinated protests across the Danish realm on Saturday, voicing opposition to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed statements suggesting the United States should seek control of Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

In Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, demonstrators marched across snow and ice from the city center to the U.S. consulate, carrying national flags and placards reading “Greenland is not for sale.” Among those who joined the rally was Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, as organizers described the gathering as one of the largest public demonstrations in the island’s history, drawing nearly a quarter of Nuuk’s population.

The protest coincided with reports that Trump had announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on eight European countries starting in February, citing opposition to U.S. claims over Greenland. The move drew sharp criticism from participants, who said it underscored their concerns about pressure on the territory’s political autonomy.

“I thought this day couldn’t get any worse, but it just did,” said 21-year-old Malik Dollerup-Scheibel after learning of the tariff announcement. “It just shows he has no remorse for any kind of human being now.”

Trump has previously argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, citing its strategic location and mineral resources. His latest remarks came amid heightened geopolitical tensions following recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela earlier this month.

Solidarity marches were also held in Copenhagen and in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, which is governed by Inuit authorities. In Denmark’s capital, demonstrators waved Danish and Greenlandic flags as they called for respect for the sovereignty of smaller nations.

“This is important for the whole world,” said Elise Riechie, a protester in Copenhagen. “There are many small countries. None of them are for sale.”

In Nuuk, families joined the march, accompanied by traditional songs. Marie Pedersen, 47, said she brought her children to show them “that they’re allowed to speak up.”

“We want to keep our own country and our own culture, and our family safe,” she said.

Her nine-year-old daughter, Alaska, carried a handmade sign echoing the rally’s main slogan. She said her teachers had discussed the controversy in school, including lessons on Nato and how countries can stand up to pressure.

Local authorities described the turnout as unprecedented. “I hope it can show him that we stand together in Europe,” said Tom Olsen, a Nuuk police officer. “We are not going down without a fight.”

Former Greenland lawmaker Tillie Martinussen urged the U.S. administration to reconsider its position, warning that threats and economic pressure could undermine long-standing alliances.

“This is a fight for freedom,” she said. “It’s for Nato, it’s for everything the Western Hemisphere has been fighting for since World War Two.”

Louise Lennert Olsen, a 40-year-old nurse who joined the march, said her message was directed not only at political leaders but also at American citizens.

“I would really like them to support our wish to be Greenland as we are now,” she said. “I hope they will stand against their own president.”

Organizers said further demonstrations are being planned as Greenland and its supporters continue to call for respect for the island’s autonomy and cultural identity.

DOJ maglalabas ng subpoena vs. Estrada, Revilla sa plunder complaints

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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DOJ maglalabas ng subpoena vs. Estrada, Revilla sa plunder complaints

MAYNILA — Iniulat ng Department of Justice (DOJ) na maglalabas ito ng magkahiwalay na subpoena sa susunod na linggo laban kina Sen. Jinggoy Estrada at dating senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. kaugnay ng mga plunder complaints na may kinalaman sa umano’y anomalya sa mga flood control projects.

Ayon kay DOJ Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon, sisimulan na rin ng ahensya ang preliminary investigation (PI) matapos maipadala ang mga subpoena.

“..this coming week, we will be issuing the subpoenas already in connection with those cases, meaning to say magsisimula na po ‘yung PI,” ani Fadullon sa isang forum sa Quezon City nitong Sabado.

Nauna nang inanunsyo ni DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez na naghain ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ng magkahiwalay na plunder complaints laban kina Estrada at Revilla, na dumaan sa fact-finding process kasama ang mga prosecutors.

“Kumbaga nag-fact finding riyan ang NBI katulong ng ating mga prosecutors, at matapos nu’n nagkaroon ng rekomendasyon or referral sa Office of the Ombudsman, and the Office of the Ombudsman evaluates whether or not there is sufficient evidence to proceed,” paliwanag ni Fadullon.

Dagdag pa niya, ang mga reklamo ay ipinasa ng Office of the Ombudsman sa DOJ para sa karagdagang proseso.

Nilinaw naman ni Martinez na ang mga plunder cases laban kina Estrada at Revilla ay hindi lamang nakatuon sa mga proyekto sa Bulacan.

“’Yung sa plunder case dahil may amount involve diyan eh that encompasses not just projects in Bulacan but nationwide. Hindi localized sa Bulacan,” ani Martinez.

Patuloy na hinihintay ang pahayag ng kampo nina Estrada at Revilla hinggil sa mga reklamo.

Chinese EVs makes headway in North America, raising alarm among industry experts

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Chinese EVs makes headway in North America, raising alarm among industry experts

Detroit — Chinese automakers are accelerating their global expansion with a growing lineup of high-tech and lower-cost electric vehicles, prompting concern among U.S. officials and industry analysts as Canada moves to ease trade barriers on Chinese-made EVs.

Experts say Canada’s decision this week to cut tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, in exchange for concessions on Canadian agricultural products, could provide Chinese brands a more direct pathway into the North American market at a time when demand at home in China is showing signs of weakening. The development is widely seen as a potential threat to American and other Western automakers.

Speaking Friday at a Stellantis assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Chinese Communist Party heavily invests in its auto sector to “control this industry.”

“They want to take over the auto industry. They want to take away these jobs,” Duffy said, warning that Canada “will live to regret the day they partner with China and bring in their vehicles.”

Analysts note that Chinese-made vehicles have gained popularity for their combination of advanced technology, modern design, and lower price points.

“This is telling us that Chinese automakers continue to be really popular, and are doing better and better,” said Ilaria Mazzocco, deputy director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “It’s clear that the vehicles made by Chinese brands come at a very competitive cost, but are also technologically quite desirable.”

Chinese EVs can sell for as little as $10,000 to $20,000, significantly undercutting U.S. market prices, where new vehicles average close to $50,000 and electric models typically cost more. Industry experts say Chinese manufacturers also benefit from efficient production methods and lightweight vehicle designs that help extend driving range.

“They’ve found a way to make small and mid-sized cars that people want at a reasonable price,” said Sam Fiorani, vice president at AutoForecast Solutions, noting that many Western automakers have shifted away from those segments in favor of higher-margin SUVs and pickup trucks.

The global shift toward electrification has further strengthened China’s position. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reported 17% growth in China’s plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle sales in 2025, while Europe recorded a 33% increase. By comparison, U.S. sales of electrified vehicles grew just 1% last year, as American automakers scaled back multibillion-dollar EV plans and focused more on hybrids and gasoline models amid a policy shift away from stricter emissions rules.

The competitive landscape has already shifted. Tesla lost its position as the world’s top EV seller in 2025, delivering 1.64 million vehicles, compared with 2.26 million for Chinese rival BYD.

Industry analysts say Chinese automakers seeking to expand in Canada will need to meet regulatory standards similar to those in the United States, potentially encouraging new manufacturing investments in Canada. They will also need to decide whether to target higher-end models or focus on lower-cost, high-volume vehicles.

Mark Wakefield, global automotive market lead at AlixPartners, said Chinese brands could account for 30% of the global auto market by 2030.

“They’ve already started in Europe. They started in South America. Now Mexico and Canada,” Wakefield said, warning that U.S. automakers risk losing relevance in global markets if they fail to compete effectively.

Concerns also extend beyond pricing and market share. Fiorani cautioned that the growing connectivity of vehicles raises data and security questions.

“These vehicles are data centers,” he said. “The idea that a state-owned company in China could have access to where a high portion of drivers are going gives them leverage for all kinds of outlets.”

The European Union raised tariffs on Chinese EVs last year, though negotiations between Brussels and Beijing have continued into early 2026. In 2024, former U.S. President Joe Biden imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, a move Canada had mirrored until this week. Mexico, meanwhile, has seen rapid growth in Chinese EV imports.

Despite regulatory hurdles, analysts say the expansion of Chinese automakers into Western markets appears increasingly inevitable.

“There are a lot of guardrails that have to be put up,” Fiorani said, “but eventually they’re going to make their way into all Western markets.”

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