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Chinese embassy on funneled funds: False narrative
MANILA, Philippines — Allegations that China funneled funds to a political faction in the Philippines are a “false narrative” and “malicious,” the Chinese embassy in Manila insisted yesterday. Chinese embassy spokesman Ji Lingpeng did not name the Philippine faction and parties involved.
Gibo: Turn over ‘China money’ evidence to authorities
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday urged former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to turn over to authorities his evidence relating to his allegations that the Duterte family received about P319 million in funds from China, in order to facilitate a thorough investigation. “The allegations of former senator Trillanes, if substantiated, raise serious implications for national security,” Teodoro said in a statement released by Palace press officer Claire Castro.
Philippines developing options on vessel ramming by China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is “developing options” to address the ramming of a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel by a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship last Friday off Palawan, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said.
Pinoys urged: Stand firm vs all forms of pressures
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos called on Filipinos to take part in protecting national interests, counter disinformation and “stand firm against all forms of pressures” as the nation commemorated National Heroes’ Day yesterday. Marcos led the wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. Joining Marcos were Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Armed Forces vice chief Lt. Gen.
‘China exploiting impeachment, flood control’
MANILA, Philippines — China is exploiting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and the flood control scandal to disrupt the government and advance its expansionist goal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman for the West Philippine Sea said yesterday. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said their social media monitoring and analytics showed foreign malign influence at work on the two issues.
Philippines, Australia, US complete naval exercises in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, the United States and Australia have completed a week-long naval exercise in the West Philippine Sea aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational coordination. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced yesterday the closing on Tuesday of the 19th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity with the US Pacific Command and the Australian Defense Force. The 19th MMCA began on Aug. 19.
Who’s pro-China? Those who don’t recognize West Philippine Sea – Gibo
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) follows only “objective criteria and no other standard” in appraising reputation of citizens, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said as he shrugged off Vice President Sara Duterte’s dare that he name pro-China officials.
Sara kay Gibo: Pangalanan pro-China officials | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Hinamon ni Vice President Sara Duterte nitong Huwebes si Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro na pangalanan ang mga opisyal ng gobyerno na sinasabi niyang tagapagtanggol ng posisyon ng China sa isyu ng West Philippine Sea. “Dapat pangalanan kung sino ‘yung mga officials na tinutukoy niya na nananatiling nagde-defend sa China over the West Philippine issue,” pahayag ni Duterte.
Sara to Gibo: Name pro-China officials in government
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte challenged Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro to identify the government officials defending China on the West Philippine Sea issue, saying even President Marcos might be suspected to be among those being alluded to. In an interview yesterday in Davao City, the Vice President was asked to comment on Teodoro’s call for pro-China government officials to resign. She said to make it clear to all Filipinos, such officials should be named.
Palace backs Gibo on pro-China execs’ resignation
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang sees nothing wrong with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s call for the resignation of state officials siding with China on the West Philippine Sea issue. “This is not an issue of loyalty. All of us Filipinos – our hearts, beliefs and battle – should solely be for the Philippines,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said yesterday. Davao Rep.
Investigation sought into Gibo’s alleged dual citizenship
MANILA, Philippines — A complaint was filed yesterday before the Pasay City prosecutor’s office, seeking an investigation into Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s citizenship. Represented by lawyer Russel Miraflor, complainants Antonio Balondo, Ernie Arimala and Jerry Honrado filed a joint affidavit to look into Teodoro’s alleged dual citizenship and passport records. Teodoro obtained Maltese citizenship in December 2016 and a passport valid until 2026.
BuCor: Palparan still in Bilibid
MANILA, Philippines — Convicted Army general Jovito Palparan remains detained at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa, the Bureau of Corrections said yesterday. BuCor Director Gregorio Capatang Jr. made the statement amid reports that Palparan had been transferred to the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City. “That’s fake news,” Catapang said in an interview with “Storycon” on One News. “They can visit BuCor and see for themselves.
DND backs localized initiatives with Reds
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The national government will not pursue peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People’s Army, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, stressing instead the importance of localized peace mechanisms and reintegration programs for rebel returnees.
Philippine fumbles potential $1 billion US defense loan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines missed its chance to receive a $1-billion defense loan from the United States through a bipartisan defense bill last year due to bureaucratic hurdles and restrictions imposed by domestic law. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said American officials had already offered $1 billion to strengthen Manila’s defense capabilities with “lenient” terms attached.
JDV laid to rest at Libingan
MANILA, Philippines — The country bade farewell yesterday to former speaker of the House of Representatives Jose de Venecia Jr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig. Buried near presidents and contemporaries such as Juan Ponce Enrile, De Venecia was accorded full military honors, including a funeral escort and a 21-gun salute. “In these days of mourning, I’ve come to a profound realization: my beloved husband did not belong to us alone.
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