SC affirms ex-general’s acquittal in tax evasion case

Tina G. Santos 04/22/2023

The Supreme Court has affirmed the Court of Tax Appeals’ (CTA) acquittal of the tax evasion raps against former military comptroller, retired Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot, and his wife, Erlinda, involving P458 million in underdeclared income from…

Room service? US special forces nab wrong guest in mock hotel raid

Agence France Presse 04/08/2023

WASHINGTON–US special forces burst into the wrong hotel room in the middle of the night and detained a sleeping guest during a training exercise, drawing a shamefaced apology Thursday from the military. The unfortunate guest — a…

Japanese military helicopter goes missing with several people on board

Reuters 04/06/2023

TOKYO — Japan on Thursday said it had lost contact with a military helicopter carrying several crew and passengers near Miyakojima, part of its southwest Okinawa island chain. The UH60 troop transport, commonly known as the Black…

Military reservist acted as ‘casting director’ in planning Degamo slay — Remulla

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A military reservist acted as the “casting director” in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday. The suspect, which Remulla said is considered…

The disappearing ‘lolas’ of Mapanique

Joel Ruiz Butuyan - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

There were originally 96 members when they formed the Malaya Lolas, an association of Filipino women who suffered mass rape and other forms of horrendous crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. As…

North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US

Reuters 03/19/2023

SEOUL — North Korea claims that about 800,000 of its citizens volunteered to join or reenlist in the nation’s military to fight against the United States, North Korea’s state newspaper reported on Saturday. About 800,000 students and…

Russia unleashes missile barrage on Ukraine as ground battle rages in the east

Reuters 03/09/2023

KYIV — Volleys of Russian missiles struck a series of Ukrainian regions early on Thursday, including the Black Sea port of Odesa and the second city of Kharkiv, knocking out power to several areas, regional officials said.…

41 seconds only: Gun attack on slain Negros Oriental governor very quick, wife says

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 03/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The attack on the residence of slain Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo lasted only for 41 seconds, his bereaved wife revealed on Monday. Mayor Janice Degamo of Pamplona, Negros Oriental, said in an interview…

Negros Oriental Governor Degamo’s killing: Three suspects including 2 ex-military men nabbed

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three persons including two former military men were arrested in connection with the shooting of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, and five others, who were also killed in the attack this morning, March…

BBM to military: Adjust accordingly to South China Sea dispute

Daphne Galvez 02/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Amid tension in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday told the military that the Philippines should “adjust accordingly” to the situation. Marcos said the Philippines faces a “more complex…

BTS’ Jin gets vacation reward after taking first place at a military talent show

Hannah Mallorca 02/01/2023

Kim Seok-jin, also known as BTS’ Jin, has reportedly received a vacation prize after winning first place at a military talent show. A post in an online community said that Jin taught dance steps to his teammates…

COMELEC Lapu-Lapu 95% ready for May polls

Futch Anthony Inso 04/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Lapu-Lapu City says they are 95 percent ready for the upcoming May 9, 2022 elections. Benjie Dayondon, the election assistant of COMELEC Lapu-Lapu City, said they had…

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