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May ebidensiya ang DOJ para kasuhan si Atong Ang, 21 iba pa sa kidnapping with homicide

Venus L Peñaflor
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May ebidensiya ang DOJ para kasuhan si Atong Ang, 21 iba pa sa kidnapping with homicide

MAYNILA – Natukoy ng Department of Justice na may prima facie evidence at may reasonable certainty of conviction upang sampahan ng kasong kidnapping with homicide at kidnapping with serious illegal detention ang negosyanteng si Charlie “Atong” Ang at 21 pang indibidwal kaugnay ng pagdukot at pagpatay sa ilang missing sabungeros.

Ayon sa DOJ, nahaharap ang mga akusado sa 10 bilang ng kidnapping with homicide at 16 na bilang ng kidnapping with serious illegal detention.

Ito ang mga sinampahan ng kidnapping with homicide:

Charlie Tiu Hay Ang, o Atong Ang
Police Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Jay Orapa
Rogelio Borican Jr.
Rodelo Anig-ig
Mark Carlo Zabala
Ronquillo Anding
Police Senior Master Sergeant Joey Natanauan Encarnacion
Police Executive Master Sergeant Aaron Cabillan
Police Master Sergeant Michael Jaictin Claveria
Police Senior Master Sergeant Mark Anthony Aguilo Manrique
Police Senior Master Sergeant Anderson Orozco Abary
Police Staff Sergeant Edmon Hernandez Muñoz
Police Major Philip Almedilla
Police Lieutenant Henry Sasaluya
Police Chief Master Sergeant Arturo Dela Cruz
Police Senior Master Sergeant Farvy Opalla Dela Cruz
Police Senior Staff Sergeant Alfredo Uy Andes
Police Corporal Angel Joseph Martin
Jezrel Lazarte Mahilum
Emman Cayunda Falle
Julious Tagalog Gumulon
Police Master Sergeant Renan Lagrosa Fulgencio

Ito naman ang kakasuhan ng kidnapping with serious illegal detention:

Charlie Tiu Hay Ang, o Atong Ang
Police Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Jay Orapa
Police Master Sergeant Michael Jaictin Claveria
Rodelo Anig-ig
Rogelio Borican Jr.
Police Staff Sergeant Alfredo Uy Andres
Police Major Philip Simborio Almedilla
Police Senior Master Sergeant Joey Encarnacion
Police Executive Master Sergeant Aaron Cabillan
John Does, tumutukoy sa mga hindi pa nakikilalang pulis na umano’y kasama sa grupo ni Orapa

Sinabi ng DOJ na ang mga kaso laban sa ibang respondents ay ibinasura without prejudice, kaya maaari pang muling isampa kung may lilitaw na bagong ebidensiya na mag-uugnay sa kanila sa ilegal na detensiyon.

Sa ulat ni Sandra Aguinaldo sa “24 Oras,” sinabi ng DOJ na isasampa ang mga kaso sa iba’t ibang Regional Trial Courts, kabilang ang Lipa City at mga korte sa Santa Cruz at San Pablo CIty, Laguna.

Ayon sa abogado ni Ang na si Gabriel Villareal, ang rekomendasyon ng DOJ ay “deeply flawed and grossly unfair to the accused.” Nakatakda ring magsumite ang kampo ni Ang ng motion for reconsideration.

Si Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, dating security chief sa ilang sabungan ni Ang, ang nagdawit kay Ang at sa iba pa sa mga pagdukot mula 2021 hanggang 2022. Sinabi niyang higit 100 ang napatay matapos dukutin.

Mariing itinanggi ni Ang ang mga paratang.

Noong Agosto, nagsampa ng reklamo ang mga pamilya ng mga nawawalang sabungero laban kay Ang at 60 iba pa para sa mga kasong multiple murder, serious illegal detention, at iba pang paglabag.

Noong Oktubre, ibinasura ng Office of the City Prosecutor ng Mandaluyong ang extortion complaint ni Ang laban kina Patidongan at whistleblower Alan Bantiles dahil sa kakulangan ng detalye at ebidensiya.

Nag-ugat ang reklamo sa pahayag ni Ang na tinakot umano siya nina Patidongan at Bantiles na idadamay sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero kung hindi siya magbabayad ng P300 milyon.

Thailand launches airstrikes along Cambodian border as tensions flare

Venus L Peñaflor
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Thailand launches airstrikes along Cambodian border as tensions flare

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, as both nations accused each other of violating a ceasefire established earlier this year.

The renewed clashes come after longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of fighting in July, leaving dozens of soldiers and civilians dead. A truce brokered in October with U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation has failed to fully ease tensions.

The Thai army reported that more than 50,000 residents fled to shelters near the border. Cambodia’s Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said tens of thousands of villagers were displaced from multiple border communities. The latest skirmishes have killed at least one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians, with additional injuries reported.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized in a televised address that military operations are intended to defend Thailand and protect public safety. “Thailand has never wished for violence. I’d like to reiterate that Thailand has never initiated a fight or an invasion, but will never tolerate a violation of its sovereignty,” he said.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet echoed concerns on Facebook, urging unity to protect the nation. “I ask all ministries, institutions, authorities, armed forces, and citizens to unite for the cause of the nation and the homeland during this difficult period,” he wrote.

The ceasefire came under strain in early November after Thai troops were injured by land mines, prompting Thailand to suspend the agreement indefinitely. Both sides continue to blame each other for violations while cooperating to clear the mines.

Clashes flared again on Sunday, with both nations claiming the other fired first. The Thai army said Cambodian fire injured two Thai soldiers, prompting a 20-minute exchange of fire. Cambodian authorities denied retaliating, claiming Thailand initiated the attack.

On Monday, Thai army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree said Cambodian troops fired into Thai territory in multiple areas, killing one Thai soldier and wounding eight others. Thai aircraft targeted Cambodian military positions to suppress supporting fire, the army said. Artillery rounds landed near Thai residential areas, but no civilian casualties were reported.

Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said Thailand attacked first and urged the country to halt hostilities threatening regional peace. Neth Pheaktra reported that Thai fire killed four Cambodian civilians and injured about nine others.

Regional leaders have called for restraint. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country is ready to support efforts to prevent further conflict. “Our region cannot afford to see long-standing disputes slip into cycles of confrontation,” he wrote.

Thailand and Cambodia’s border tensions date back centuries, with modern claims rooted in a 1907 French colonial-era map. The International Court of Justice awarded Cambodia sovereignty over the area including the 1,000-year-old Preah Vihear temple in 1962, a ruling that continues to fuel resentment in Thailand.

The ceasefire does not address the underlying territorial dispute, leaving the question of where the border should run unresolved.

2,397 golden retrievers break record in Buenos Aires park

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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2,397 golden retrievers break record in Buenos Aires park

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The unmistakable chorus of barking could be heard for miles as 2,397 golden retrievers gathered at Bosques de Palermo in Buenos Aires, setting a new informal world record for the largest-ever gathering of the breed.

Excitement filled the sprawling park as golden retriever owners from across Argentina transformed the grassy expanse into a sea of golden fur. Families and children flocked to pet the dogs, while owners, their clothes covered in dog hair and slobber, relaxed on picnic blankets to enjoy the sight of so many similar-looking dogs in one place.

Attendees shared stories of their pets, highlighting the breed’s famed ability to sense low blood sugar or detect cancer. Many recalled how their goldens provided comfort through life’s ups and downs.

“Since we were children, she’s been a constant presence in our family. We’ve had vacations with her. We’ve done everything together,” said Nicolás Orellana, 26, who traveled an hour and a half from Buenos Aires province with his 13-year-old dog, Luna. “It’s a type of dog that’s known to create a special bond,” he added.

Some goldens wore costumes, including Argentine soccer jerseys, national flags, tutus, and Star Wars bandanas, as they sniffed and played with each other. Ten volunteers in yellow vests roamed the park with clipboards to register each dog.

After hours of careful counting, event organizer Fausto Duperre announced the final tally: 2,397 golden retrievers, surpassing the previous record of 1,685 set in Vancouver last year.

“This is a historic event,” said Duperre, a 28-year-old actor and social media influencer known for his posts about his 10-year-old golden, Oli. “I’m truly grateful and happy, proud, excited, and overjoyed all at once.”

Plans for a large group photo of the dogs proved impossible as owners and pets refused separation, and volunteers worked to keep the goldens safe among the thousands present.

“I was afraid I would lose her, I was afraid she would fight, I was afraid another dog would attack her,” said Elena Deleo, 64, stroking her golden, Angie. “But no, they’re all affectionate, all gentle. It’s just a very lovely experience.”

The event highlighted not only the playful nature of golden retrievers but also the strong bond they share with their owners, creating a joyous and orderly gathering despite nearly 2,400 dogs in one park.

Revilla, posibleng arestuhin bago magpasko; case build-up ikinakasa vs Escudero, Binay — Remulla

Venus L Peñaflor
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Revilla, posibleng arestuhin bago magpasko; case build-up ikinakasa vs Escudero, Binay — Remulla

MAYNILA — Baka mag-Pasko sa kulungan si dating Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. dahil sa posibleng pag-aresto sa susunod na linggo, ayon kay Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Ito ay kaugnay sa rekomendasyon ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) na magsagawa ng case build-up laban kay Revilla kaugnay ng flood control scandal. Ayon kay Remulla, may sapat nang ebidensya na nag-uugnay sa dating senador matapos ang testimonya nina dating Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo at Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara.

“Posible. Baka next week. ‘Yan ang low-hanging fruit tsaka matagal na lumabas at iniimbestigahan,” ani Remulla sa panayam sa ANC.

Aniya, pinag-aaralan ng Office of the Ombudsman ang posibleng pagsasampa ng kasong malversation at plunder laban kay Revilla, ngunit hindi pa tiyak ang kasalukuyang stage ng preliminary investigation.

Magugunitang sinabi ni Bernardo na naghatid siya ng P125 milyon sa bahay ni Revilla noong Disyembre 2024, at iniutos pa umano ang paghahatid ng karagdagang P250 milyon bago magsimula ang campaign period para sa eleksyon 2025, bagay na itinanggi ni Revilla.

Kaugnay nito, nagsasagawa na ang Ombudsman ng case build-up laban sa ilang high-profile officials na nasasangkot sa flood control issue, kabilang sina Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero at dating Sen. Nancy Binay.

Ayon kay Remulla, ito ay tugon sa rekomendasyon ng ICI na magsagawa rin ng case build-ups laban kina Sen. Mark Villar at dating Sen. Grace Poe dahil sa bigat ng alegasyon.

“We are doing the case build-up, we’re doing preliminary work, we are doing everything that needs to be done. So I’d rather stop there regarding his (Escudero) case,” ani Remulla.

Aniya, araw-araw silang nakakatanggap ng impormasyon at hindi maaaring ibahagi ang mga detalye upang hindi maapektuhan ang pagsisiyasat. Kasalukuyan rin ang ebalwasyon at case build-up laban kina Binay at Escudero batay sa mga natanggap na ebidensya hinggil sa kanilang posibleng pagkakasangkot.

SPPF: Tinig ng masa, diwa ng komunidad sa San Pablo

Venus L Peñaflor
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SPPF: Tinig ng masa, diwa ng komunidad sa San Pablo

Magpapasko noong 2018, habang naiinip si Dong Fullo, napansin niya ang maduming public CR, magulo at walang sistemang mga paradahan, mabahong public parking space, at mga pedestrian lane na puno ng vendors. Tulad ng maraming tao, gusto niyang magreklamo para sa pagbabago, ngunit sino nga ba ang lalapitan? Ano ba ang puwedeng gawin? Sa halip na kalimutan na lang ang mga ito nag‑post si Dong ng simpleng mensahe sa Facebook, isang paanyaya para sa mga taga‑San Pablo na magsalita, magreklamo, at magbahagi ng problema, malaking man o maliit. At doon nagsimula ang San Pablo Public Forum (SPPF), isang social media/Facebook page.

Sa una, kaunti lang miyembro nito. Hindi masyadong marami ang shares at comments. Ngunit unti‑unti, dahil sa totoo at relatable ang mga reklamo, lumago ang forum at nagsimulang lumakas ang boses ng ordinaryong San Pableño. Ngayon, ang SPPF ay hindi lang basta page. Ito ngayon ay isa ng social media “pulis” at tulong‑center. Dito dumudulog ang mga tao para i-report ang mga missing persons at missing pets, mga nawawalang wallet o mobile phones, mga reklamo laban sa abusadong trike driver o motorista, paghahanap ng trabaho o serbisyo at delivery riders, babala sa komunidad tulad ng trapiko, baha, basura, at iba pang public safety issues. Dito rin ginaganap ang mga diskusyon tungkol sa mga palpak na kalye, ilaw, drainage, at bakanteng lote na puno ng basura. Para sa maraming tao, lalo na sa mga walang kakilala sa gobyerno o natatakot magsumbong, ang SPPF ang naging “taong kausap” at “sumbungan.”

Bukod dito, bukas din ang SPPF para ipahayag ang kanilang opinyon, hinaing, at mga saloobin. Nagkaroon sila ng platform para makialam, sumali at makipagbalitaktakan tungkol sa pulitika. Iginigisa dito ang mga trapo at mga tiwaling public officials. Kahit magkakaiba ang pananaw, nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon ang bawat San Pableño na marinig at maiparating ang kanilang boses at mga obserbasyon.

Sa isang panayam, inamin mismo ni Dong Fullo na hindi siya palaging naging mabuting tao noon. “Hindi talaga ako maayos noon,” sabi niya. Ngunit nang masaksihan niya ang kawalan ng serbisyo at malasakit sa kanyang paligid, naisip niya, kung may isang paraan para makagawa ng tama, bakit hindi niya subukan? Ang simpleng Facebook forum na ito ang nagbukas sa kanya ng pagkakataong maglingkod at magbago. Sa paglipas ng mga taon, naging aktibong Kristiyano si Dong. Ang kanyang pananampalataya ngayon ay nagpapalakas sa kanyang dedikasyon; hindi lang siya nagtatag ng forum, ginagamit niya ito bilang plataporma ng kabutihan at malasakit sa kapwa San Pableño.

Malaki ang naging papel ng SPPF bilang isang support and assistance network. Mula sa seryosong kwento ng mga nawala at muling natagpuan na bata o matatanda, hanggang sa mga post ng “nakalimutang wallet sa tricycle o jeep” o “nawawala ang aso ko, missing po ang cat ko. May mga kwento ng pamilya na nag‑reunite, pet owners na muling nakasama ang kanilang alaga, may mga driver na nagsauli ng nawawalang wallet, may nag‑refer ng murang karpintero, at may tumulong sa mga nasiraan sa kalye. May mga nagalit, may matapang na napalaban ng away at meron ding mga nagkausap at nagkaintindihan. Nagkaroon ng sense of community, hindi lang para sa sarili, kundi para sa lahat.

Lumampas na sa pagiging rant page ang SPPF. Para sa marami, ito ang unang lugar na naiisip nilang puntahan kapag may problema, lalo na kung maliit, personal, at walang ibang mapagsusumbungan. Sa gitna ng modernong problema ng urbanisasyon, trapiko, basura, at kahirapan, naging salamin ang SPPF ng tunay na boses ng masa. Ang tanong ngayon ay kung hanggang kailan magpapatuloy ang responsibilidad ng ordinaryong tao at ang matapang na boses ng masa? Sana, hindi lang sa oras ng krisis. Sana ay maging bahagi ng buhay ang magsalita, makinig, at tumulong. “Sana kapag may narinig tayong dumadaing o nangangailangan, sana ay lagi tayong handang tumulong sa loob man o labas ng SPPF,” ayon kay Follo.

Para sa maraming San Pableño, salamat, SPPF. Sana ay magpatuloy at higit pang lumakas ang tinig. Nawa ay maging gabay at inspirasyon ito sa komunidad, at patuloy na magsilbing tulay para sa malasakit at pagtutulungan sa mahabang panahon. At para kay Dong Fullo, napatunayan niya na ang pagbabago at kabutihan ay posible, at ang simpleng pagkilos at dedikasyon ay kayang magdala ng positibong epekto sa buhay ng marami.

Sa kanyang sariling salita, Dong Fullo ay nagpadala rin ng mensahe sa lahat ng miyembro: “Sa mga kasama ko noong unang mga taon ng SPPF, taos‑puso ang aking pasasalamat. Hindi ko mararating ang ganitong tagumpay kung wala kayo sa simula, sa pagtulong at sa pagtitiwala na magtatag tayo ng isang plataporma para sa ating komunidad. Idinadalangin ko na patuloy na maging tulong ang SPPF sa lahat, at nawa’y matutunan nating lahat na maging maingat, mapagmalasakit, at responsive sa pangangailangan at karapatan ng bawat isa, kahit wala na ang SPPF. Ang mahalaga ay tuloy‑tuloy ang malasakit at pagkakaisa sa ating komunidad, sa maliit man o malaking paraan.”

CoHosts Bong Torres at Nikko Silvestre, kasama si Dong Fullo ng San Pablo Public Forum, sa masayang patimpalak sa pagkanta na inorganisa ng SPPF at ginanap sa SM.
Sinaksihan ng mga retired teachers ng San Pablo City ang singing contest na inorganisa ng San Pablo Public Forum sa SM. Nag-enjoy sila sa talento at sigla ng mga kalahok habang nagbabalik-tanaw sa kanilang sariling karera sa pagtuturo.
Kasama sina City Councilors John Adajat at Barbie Diaz at ang mga SPPF moderators na sina Hyacinth Bibe at Brian Salamat sa makulay na patimpalak sa pagkanta na inorganisa ng San Pablo Public Forum sa SM kasabay ng ika-pitong taong anibersaryo ng SPPF.

Strong 7.5 quake rocks northern Japan, injures 23 and sets off tsunami

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Strong 7.5 quake rocks northern Japan, injures 23 and sets off tsunami

TOKYO — A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and generating a small tsunami along the Pacific coast, authorities said. Officials warned of possible aftershocks and a slightly heightened risk of a larger quake in the coming days.

The earthquake hit at around 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, about 80 kilometers off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main Honshu island. Government agencies continued assessing damage from the quake and the resulting tsunami late into the night.

In Hachinohe, convenience store owner Nobuo Yamada told public broadcaster NHK that the shaking was the strongest he had ever felt. He said power lines in his area remained intact.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported tsunami waves of up to 70 centimeters in Kuji port in Iwate prefecture. Coastal communities in the region experienced waves reaching up to 50 centimeters. The agency initially issued alerts for possible surges of up to 3 meters, which were later downgraded to an advisory.

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said 23 people were injured, including one seriously. Many were struck by falling objects. NHK reported that several guests at a Hachinohe hotel were hurt, while a man in Tohoku suffered minor injuries when his car fell into a hole.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara urged residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground or stay in evacuation centers until advisories were lifted. Around 800 homes lost electricity, and Shinkansen bullet trains, along with several local lines, were temporarily suspended.

Nuclear facilities in the region conducted safety checks. The Nuclear Regulation Authority said about 450 liters of water spilled from a spent fuel cooling area at the Rokkasho fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori but added that levels remained within normal range and posed no safety concern.

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said about 480 residents sought shelter at Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 defense helicopters were deployed to survey damage. NHK reported that around 200 passengers were stranded overnight at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido.

The meteorological agency cautioned that aftershocks could occur in the coming days. It noted a slight increase in the risk of a magnitude 8-level earthquake and tsunami along Japan’s northeastern coast, from Chiba to Hokkaido. Residents in 182 municipalities were urged to review their emergency plans.

Hachinohe high school vice principal Satoshi Kato told NHK that he rushed to the school after the quake struck because it was designated as an evacuation center. On the way, he saw traffic jams and accidents as people fled.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government had set up an emergency task force to assess the situation. She urged residents to stay alert, monitor official updates, and be ready to evacuate at the first sign of shaking.

The quake struck north of the area devastated by the 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people and caused the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Satoshi Harada of the meteorological agency said residents should remain prepared in case a similar disaster occurs again.

Tsunami advisories for northern Japan’s Pacific coast were lifted at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to NHK.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a separate magnitude 5.1 quake early Tuesday, located about 122 kilometers south of Honcho at a depth of 35 kilometers. Further details were not immediately available.

4 weather system magdadala ng maulap na kalangitan, pag-ulan sa Luzon ngayong araw

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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4 weather system magdadala ng maulap na kalangitan, pag-ulan sa Luzon ngayong araw

MAYNILA – Apat na weather system, kabilang ang Low Pressure Area, shear line, northeast monsoon o amihan, at easterlies, ang inaasahang magdadalá ng maulap na kalangitan at mga pag-ulan sa malaking bahagi ng Luzon ngayong Martes, ayon sa PAGASA.

Alas tres ng madaling araw, namataan ang Low Pressure Area sa layong 390 kilometro kanluran ng Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Magdudulot ito ng maulap na kalangitan na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at thunderstorms sa Kalayaan Islands, at may posibilidad ng flash floods o landslides dahil sa katamtaman hanggang minsang malakas na ulan.

Apektado ng shear line ang Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, at Quezon. Asahan ang maulap na kalangitan na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at isolated thunderstorms, at posibleng flash floods o landslides.

Makakaranas ng maulap na kalangitan na may mahihinang pag-ulan ang Batanes at Ilocos Norte dahil sa amihan, ngunit walang inaasahang malaking epekto.

Ang Metro Manila, nalalabing bahagi ng Ilocos Region, at nalalabing bahagi ng Central Luzon ay magkakaroon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap na kalangitan na may paminsan-minsang mahihinang pag-ulan dulot pa rin ng amihan, ngunit wala ring malaking epekto.

Ang Bicol Region at Eastern Visayas ay magkakaroon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap na kalangitan na may isolated rain showers o thunderstorms dahil sa easterlies. Posible ang flash floods o landslides kapag may matinding thunderstorms.

Ang natitirang bahagi ng bansa ay makararanas ng bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap na kalangitan na may isolated rain showers o thunderstorms dulot ng localized thunderstorms, kasama ang posibilidad ng flash floods o landslides sa oras ng malalakas na pagkidlat at pag-ulan.

Katamtaman hanggang malakas ang ihip ng hangin sa hilagang at silangang bahagi ng Luzon na may maalon hanggang napakaalon na mga baybayin.

Ang natitirang bahagi ng Luzon ay magkakaroon ng katamtaman hanggang malakas na hangin na may katamtaman hanggang maalon na baybayin.

Sa Visayas at Mindanao, magiging mahina hanggang katamtaman ang hangin mula hilagang silangan hanggang hilaga, at bahagyang hanggang katamtamang pag-aalon ng dagat ang inaasahan.

Bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap ang kalangitan sa Calabarzon na may isolated light rains dahil sa amihan. Walang inaasahang malaking epekto sa rehiyon.

Japan says Chinese jets aimed at its aircraft with radar, Beijing denies claim

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Japan says Chinese jets aimed at its aircraft with radar, Beijing denies claim

TOKYO – Japan reported on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had directed fire-control radar at its military aircraft in two “dangerous” incidents near the Okinawa islands, a claim Beijing denied.

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on X that the radar use “went beyond what is necessary for the safe flight of aircraft” and described the encounters as “regrettable.” Japan has lodged a formal protest with China over Saturday’s incidents.

Speaking alongside Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Tokyo, Koizumi said Japan would respond “resolutely and calmly” to maintain regional peace and stability.

China’s navy, through spokesperson Colonel Wang Xuemeng, claimed Japanese aircraft repeatedly approached and disrupted Chinese carrier-based training flights east of the Miyako Strait. Wang said Japan’s statements were “erroneous” and accused Japanese actions of seriously endangering flight safety. He urged Japan to stop “slandering and smearing” and said the Chinese navy would take necessary measures to safeguard its security and rights.

The incidents occurred near islands claimed by both Japan and China and are among the most serious military encounters in years, heightening tensions between the two nations. Relations have already been strained after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that Japan could respond if China took military action against Taiwan that threatened Japanese security.

Directing fire-control radar at another aircraft is considered threatening because it signals a potential attack and may force evasive maneuvers. Japan did not specify whether the Chinese jets locked on its aircraft or how its planes responded.

Australia’s Marles expressed concern over China’s actions and affirmed support for Japan, saying the two countries would uphold a rules-based regional order.

Tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan have increased in recent weeks. Beijing has advised its citizens not to travel to Japan and paused plans to resume seafood imports following Japan’s release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Taiwan, governed democratically, rejects Beijing’s territorial claims and lies just 110 kilometers from Japan’s westernmost island, Yonaguni.

Japan hosts the largest overseas concentration of U.S. military forces, including warships, aircraft, and thousands of Marines in Okinawa. While U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass has expressed support for Japan, senior U.S. officials, including former President Donald Trump, have largely remained silent. Trump reportedly urged Takaichi not to escalate tensions, following discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan.

According to Japan, the Chinese J-15 jets involved in the incidents were launched from the Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was operating south of Okinawa with three missile destroyers. Japan scrambled F-15 fighters in response.

The two nations have a history of similar encounters. In 2013, a Chinese warship locked fire-control radar on a Japanese destroyer. In 2016, Beijing accused Japanese jets of the same action, and in June 2025, Chinese jets reportedly flew dangerously close to a Japanese patrol aircraft near Okinawa.

China has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, which Taiwan described as a threat to the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan’s coast guard is monitoring Chinese maritime drills near the western side of the Taiwan Strait but reported the situation as “normal.” Chinese state media described the exercises as search-and-rescue operations in high-traffic areas, though Taiwan’s coast guard said the description was misleading and intended to harass Taiwan.

China asserts sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait, a major trade route for about half of global container ships, while the United States and Taiwan maintain it is an international waterway.

Napoles muling hinatulan ng reclusion perpetua sa 2 kaso ng malversation

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Napoles muling hinatulan ng reclusion perpetua sa 2 kaso ng malversation

MAYNILA – Muling hinatulan ng Sandiganbayan Special Third Division si Janet Lim Napoles ng reclusion perpetua para sa dalawang kaso ng malversation of public funds na may kaugnayan sa maling paggamit ng PDAF ng yumaong dating Benguet congressman Samuel Dangwa. Maaaring umabot ng hanggang 40 taon ang sentensiya sa bawat kaso.

Sa 165-pahinang desisyon na inilabas noong Nobyembre 21, napatunayang nagkasala sina Napoles at ilang iba pa sa maling paggamit ng kabuuang P19 milyon mula sa PDAF ni Dangwa. Ayon sa batas, kapag higit P8.8 milyon ang sangkot na pera, maaaring patawan ng reclusion perpetua ang sinumang sangkot sa malversation.

Tinanggal ang mga kaso laban kay Dangwa at tatlo pang akusado dahil sila ay patay na, ayon sa desisyong isinulat ni Associate Justice Ronald Moreno.

Sa kasong may kinalaman sa P10 milyon, nahatulan ding guilty sina Dennis Cunanan, dating deputy director ng TRC, at Mylene Encarnacion, presidente ng CARED Foundation. Pinatawan si Cunanan ng habambuhay na diskwalipikasyon sa paghawak ng anumang posisyong pampubliko. Inutusan silang ibalik ang P10 milyon sa gobyerno sa pamamagitan ng Bureau of the Treasury, kasama ang 6% interes kada taon mula sa petsa ng finality ng desisyon hanggang sa mabayaran nang buo.

Para naman sa kasong may kinalaman sa P9 milyon, hinatulan ng Sandiganbayan sina Napoles at Gondelina Amata, dating presidente ng NLDC. Pareho silang pinatawan ng reclusion perpetua at habambuhay na diskwalipikasyon para kay Amata. Inutusan din silang ibalik ang P9 milyon sa BTr na may 6% interes kada taon.

Sa iba pang kaso ng malversation na kinasasangkutan ni Napoles at iba pang akusado, ilan ay pinatawan ng reclusion temporal na hanggang 20 taon at prisión mayor na hanggang 12 taon. Mayroon ding ilang akusado na napawalang-sala dahil hindi napatunayan ang kanilang pagkakasala ay lampas sa makatuwirang pagdududa.

Matatandaang noong 2018, nahatulan na rin si Napoles ng reclusion perpetua sa kasong plunder.

Imbestigasyon sa ‘payola’ sa LTO, iniutos ng DOTr

Venus L Peñaflor
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Imbestigasyon sa ‘payola’ sa LTO, iniutos ng DOTr

MAYNILA – Inatasan ng Department of Transportation ang Land Transportation Office na magsagawa ng agarang imbestigasyon sa mga alegasyong may nagaganap na payola sa loob ng ahensiya.

Inilabas ni Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez ang utos bilang tugon sa planong tatlong araw na nationwide transport strike ng grupong Manibela mula Disyembre 9 hanggang 11.

Ayon kay Lopez, hindi pa sila nagkakaroon ng direktang pag uusap ni Manibela President Mar Valbuena, ngunit nakapagpulong na ito kay Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao. Iginiit ng grupo na mabagal ang proseso ng registration at may kasamang alegasyon ng payola.

Sinabi ni Lopez na inatasan na niya si Lacanilao na tugunan ang reklamo at magsumite ng rekomendasyon kaugnay ng isyu. Inaasahan niyang maibibigay ang ulat sa Martes.

Binigyang diin ni Lopez na dapat unahin ang pagbusisi sa mga kawani na may kaugnayan sa naturang alegasyon at agad tanggalin ang sinumang mapatutunayang sangkot.

“Tuesday, aasahan ko ang kanyang mga rekomendasyon. Sabi ko, iprayoridad ang mga kawani na may alegasyon na ganito. Kung may ebidensiya, tanggalin agad,” sabi niya.

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