Tag: ABS-CBN News

Dongguo, Alisel, D&A: Sual mayor confronted with ‘love team’ names of alleged businesses with Alice Guo

(ABS-CBN NEWS) Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo “Dong” Calugay on Tuesday (September 24) once again denied having romantic or business ties with dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, after being confronted with documents bearing “love team” names of their alleged joint ventures.”Alam na ng buong Pilipinas na meron kayong relasyon, based on the facts that we have…
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Tony Yang admits having fraudulent PH birth certificate ‘obtained by grandpa’

(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Chinese national Tony Yang, the brother of former Duterte aide Michael Yang, admitted Tuesday having obtained fraudulent Philippine government documents in order to set up local businesses with “convenience.” • Senate panel to wrap up POGO, Alice Guo probe, sets eyes on Quiboloy next During a hearing of the Senate Committee on…
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‘Magkaibigan lang’: Town mayor denies romantic, business ties with Alice Guo

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo “Dong” Calugay told senators Tuesday that he is not romantically involved with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo amid reports that the two were in a relationship and have businesses together. • ‘Hindi ko siya boyfriend’: Why Alice Guo’s love life came up at Senate hearing “Magkaibigan…
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‘Hindi ko siya boyfriend’: Why Alice Guo’s love life came up at Senate hearing

(ABS-CBN NEWS) Aside from her real identity, escape from the country, and alleged links to illegal POGOs, Alice Guo was also grilled on her romantic life Monday (September 9) at the Senate.Facing a Senate panel investigating her case, the dismissed Bamban mayor was made to explain her ties with another local leader, Mayor Liseldo “Dong”…
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‘Binalahura mo ang sambayanan’: Alice Guo faces fuming senators after escaping probe

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Over 3 months since her last appearance at the Senate, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was forced to face senators, who were fuming over her disappearance and supposed “lies”. • TIMELINE: Alice Guo’s secret escape from PH and arrest in Indonesia Guo, who was arrested in Indonesia on Sep. 3 and…
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PCG says it will not pull out BRP Teresa Magbanua from Escoda Shoal

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was forced to abort a resupply mission bound for BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal Monday, its spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea confirmed. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, food supplies and provisions for the over 10 crewmen on board the BRP Teresa Magbanua are at…
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Senate detains GMA independent contractor tagged in Sandro Muhlach case

(ABS-CBN NEWS) GMA independent contractor Jojo Nones is now in  Senate custody over his answers to questions from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. This, following a closed-door executive session of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media with rape complainant Sandro Muhlach. Estrada accused Nones of lying to the committee. “Itong si…
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4 senators seek PH Senate Medal of Excellence for Carlos Yulo

(ABS-CBN) Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 1106 seeking the accolade for Yulo for “exceptional achievement” for winning his 2 Olympic Golds in the Men’s Floor Exercise and Vault Competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Mr. Yulo made history for Philippine Gymnastics by becoming the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist, showcasing his grit and talent as…
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Senators praise, thank Marcos for POGO ban

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros heaved a sigh of relief after hearing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.“Nung patapos na si Presidente sa SONA niya akala ko hindi niya babanggitin ang POGO, hindi ako…
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Senator warns production companies: Follow Eddie Garcia Law even while IRR is pending

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday warned production outfits to comply with the recently-enacted Eddie Garcia Law, saying they could already be held liable even with the pending the issuance of the law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). • Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia Law’ “Malinaw ang nakasaad sa…
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