(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(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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(ABS-CBN) MANILA — Senate leaders on Tuesday said a P35 hike in the daily minimum wage in the National Capital Region is not enough to help workers with their living expenses and pushed for a wage adjustment through legislation. By law, the minimum wage varies per region due to differences in the cost of living…
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(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — Bamban Mayor Alice Guo on Monday said she was single after a senator claimed that she has a live-in partner with ties to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada earlier in the day said he received information that Guo’s partner supposedly manages POGO operations. Guo denied that she is in…
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