Solons on Sara’s ‘kill order’ video: VP needs psycho evaluation

Dianne Sampang 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Saturday slammed the assassination remark of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that it is a diversionary tactic and her behavior needs a psychological assessment. Duterte held an online press conference early Saturday…

VP Sara’s remark vs Bongbong Marcos is ‘active threat’ – Palace

Jason Sigales 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The statement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is an “active threat,” Malacañang said Friday. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement Saturday…

US: China’s water cannon attack in WPS ‘threatening regional peace and stability’

Faith Agrosino 08/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The United States on Sunday said it stands with the Philippines after the China Coast Guard (CCG) fired a  water cannon at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and military supply ship bound for Ayungin Shoal, calling…

AI can’t replace Mickey Mouse, says voice of Disney mascot

Agence France Presse 07/09/2023

BURBANK, United States — Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the man who voices Disney’s mascot. As part of Disney’s upcoming 100th…

Video shows Degamo saying Teves brothers ‘sources of threats’ to his life — widow

Beatrice Pinlac 04/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A video of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo telling his wife, Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, that the Teves brothers were the “sources of threats” to his life may soon surface. Janice on Tuesday said…

UN says AI poses ‘serious risk’ for human rights

Agence France Presse 02/18/2023

GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations rights chief on Saturday warned that recent advances in artificial intelligence or AI posed a grave threat to human rights and called for safeguards to prevent violations. This week, more than…

U.S., Philippines break ground on training center for Chemical Threat Detection and Response

PR 02/11/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — The United States government is supporting the construction of the P130 million ($2.4 million) National Virtual Training Center (NVTC) to enhance the capability of Philippine law enforcement personnel to respond to chemical security…

Tumulak reports ‘threats’ from city hall employee to police

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak said he and his driver already appeared at the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) on Tuesday, April 26, to report the alleged threats that they allegedly received from…

Tumulak fears for security amid threat from City Hall employee

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City independent mayoral candidate, incumbent Councilor David Tumulak, fears for his security after receiving a threat from a City Hall employee. Tumulak said in a press conference that his driver received a…

AFP chief of staff says threat of CPP-NPA dwindling

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The threat posed by the Communist Party of the Philippines – New Peoples Army rebels has greatly reduced in the face of the intensified operations by government troops, a top military official said.…

Jailed ‘drug lord’ probed for threats against police chief, his family

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A “drug lord”, who is in the Cebu City Jail, is being investigated after he allegedly threatened the  police chief of the Integrity Monitoring and Enhancement Group Visayas Field Unit (IMEG-VFU). Police Major…

Paolo Duterte confirms threat to declare House leadership posts vacant

Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ 09/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential son and Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte on Sunday confirmed sending a text message to his colleagues where he warned to move to declare as vacant the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speakers amid…

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