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House Leaders Call for Investigation into Deepfake Audio Mimicking President Marcos Jr.’s Voice
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Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. of Pampanga and Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez of Quezon province have demanded an investigation into a deepfake audio recording that purportedly imitated the voice of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering military action against China. The spread of this audio, which Gonzales labeled as…
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PUV Modernization Showdown: Industry Divided as Strike Looms
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The Philippines’ Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program remains controversial. LTOP President Orlando “Ka Lando” Marquez Sr. claims that more than 80% of operators support the program, but some operators disagree. In response, Marquez suggested that those who disagree with the modernization program should run for president in 2028 to…
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Pro-Marcos Rally in Manila Calls for Unity, Opposes Chinese Aggression
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On April 28th, a large group of supporters of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gathered in Manila to express their backing for his stance on the West Philippine Sea dispute. The rally was organized by the Alliance for Peace and Democracy (ABKD), which emphasized the peaceful nature of the event. The…
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Chinese Students in Cagayan
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National Security Concerns or Misinformation? The recent surge of Chinese students in Cagayan province, Philippines, has ignited serious national security concerns, prompting urgent calls for an investigation. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is actively engaged in intelligence monitoring of these students, particularly those in proximity to areas covered by the…
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Filipino-American Congressman Hails Foreign Aid Bill as Boon for US-Philippine Security
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Filipino-American Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) is celebrating the passage of the US foreign aid bill, which has allocated $95 billion for global security, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region and the Philippines. Scott, the only Filipino-American lawmaker in Congress, sees this package as a vital demonstration of American commitment to “democracy…
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Catanduanes on Alert
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Philippine Military Monitors “Unauthorized” Chinese Research Vess The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are on high alert as an unauthorized Chinese research vessel, “Shen Kuo,” has been spotted near Catanduanes. The vessel’s presence is considered potentially threatening, and the AFP has been attempting to establish communication, but so far,…
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Clash in Eastern Samar Claims High-Ranking NPA Official
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A deadly clash in the mountains of Eastern Samar has resulted in the death of a prominent figure in the communist New People’s Army (NPA). Identified as Martin Colima, alias Moki, Colima served as the secretary of the sub-regional committee (SRC) Sesame of the NPA’s Eastern Visayas regional party committee.…
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Second Chances and Family Ties
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Ex-NPA Rebels Choose a New Path Deep in the jungles of Negros Oriental, a story of reconciliation is unfolding. Three former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have laid down arms and emerged from the shadows, motivated by a powerful yearning to reunite with their…