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Court resets Atio hazing case hearing
A Manila court deferred yesterday the hearing on the death of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III due to hazing in 2017......»»
Murder suspect nabbed at QC checkpoint
A security guard wanted for murder in Caloocan City was nabbed by operatives of the Quezon City Police District, Novaliches Police Station (PS 4) at a checkpoint Sunday night. QCPD PS-4 commander, P/Lt.Col. Jerry Castillo, identified the suspect as Romnick Abayon Perote, 34 years old, a Security Guard at Parkview Executive Village, and a resident of Brgy. Bagumbong, Caloocan City. Castillo said they have received information regarding a shooting incident that transpired at 8:20 p.m. on 1 October 2023 at Parkview Heights Exclusive Village in Brgy. Bagumbong, Caloocan City. He immediately ordered the conduct of a checkpoint, Oplan Kandado, along Susano Road corner Austria St., in Brgy. Nova Proper, Novaliches, for the possible escape route of the fleeing suspect and intercept him. Fortunately, they were able to intercept the suspect onboard a passenger jeepney, which resulted in his arrest. Confiscated from Perote's possession was one caliber .38 Armscor 202 loaded with five live ammunition. The suspect was properly turned over to Caloocan Police Station (PS9) for further investigation and proper disposition to face the murder case and violation of Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. "I commend the dedication of PS 4 personnel for their swift conduct of checkpoints, which led to the arrest of the suspect. This proves that checkpoint operations are really crucial for deterring criminal activity and maintaining the well-being of our citizens,” Maranan commended Castillo and his men. The post Murder suspect nabbed at QC checkpoint appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CA junks hazing accused’s inhibition plea
The Court of Appeals has denied the plea of one of the accused in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas freshman law student Horacio Castillo III seeking to compel Regional Trial Court of Manila City Branch 20 acting presiding judge Shirley Magsipoc- Pagalilauan to inhibit from the case. In a 75-page decision promulgated on 22 September 2023 and written by Associate Justice Rafael Antonio Santos, the appellate court’s First Division held that the claim of Ralph Trangia that the judge acted with grave abuse of discretion in refusing to inhibit has no basis. The CA also did not give weight to Trangia’s claim the alleged failure of the judge to address the issues he raised in his demurrer to evidence shows that she would not be able to decide with utmost partiality. It added that after a careful review of the record of the case and the applicable laws and jurisprudence, it finds that petitioner failed to prove his allegation that the court committed grave abuse of discretion when it denied his motion for inhibition. “Rather it is evident that petitioner’s claim of bias and partiality is merely based on the denial of his Demurrer to Evidence, which in itself is not sufficient to prove that the court a quo acted with bias, bad faith, malice, or corrupt purpose,” said the CA’s decision. “For these reasons, the Court rules that petitioner miserably failed establish that the court a quo acted with manifest impartiality in issuing the assailed Orders,” it added. In denying Trangia’s demurrer, the Manila RTC in an order dated 4 February 2022 held that the evidence presented by the prosecution established all the elements of the offense of hazing as well as the presence and participation of all accused, including petitioner, during the hazing of Castillo by members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity. To recall, Trangia — one of the accused in the death of Castillo — has sought the inhibition of Pagalilauan at the CA on the ground of alleged partiality in denying his motion for demurrer evidence last 24 February 2022, which seeks the immediate dismissal of the case on the ground of insufficiency of evidence. On 10 March 2022, the respondent judge issued an order denying Trangia’s motion prompting the latter to move for the reconsideration of the said order but the same was denied on 28 March 2022. This prompted Trangia to elevate his plea before the CA arguing that Pagalilauan committed grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction in denying his motion for inhibition and the subsequent motion for reconsideration considering that she showed partiality in denying his demurrer to evidence despite clear showing that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him. The post CA junks hazing accused’s inhibition plea appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
QCPD 24/7 anti-crime drive nets 27 offenders
A total of 27 individuals were arrested for various offenses by the different police stations and units of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) over the weekend. In its campaign against illegal drugs, the Anonas Police Station (PS-9) under P/Lt. Col. Ferdinand Casiano arrested Joselito Ruta Balones at 3:40 a.m. on 10 September 2023 in front of a house located along Maginhawa St., in Brgy. Sikatuna Village. Confiscated from his possession were 10 grams of shabu valued at P68,000. In addition, the PS-9 arrested Abdullazis Sandangan at the same day along Kamias Road corner K10th St. in Brgy. East Kamias. Confiscated from his possession were five grams of shabu valued at P34,000, a cellular phone, and the buy bust money. The suspects were charged for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. Meanwhile, by virtue of warrants of arrest, the Talipapa Police Station (PS-3) under P/Lt.Col. Morgan Aguilar served warrants of arrest to Loida Junio on 9 September at PS-3 Custodial Facility for violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 or the Anti-Bouncing Check Law and Estafa, respectively. The court of origin of the warrant will be notified regarding her arrest. Furthermore, in campaign against illegal gambling, 24 gamblers were arrested by the following police stations and units. The Masambong Police Station (PS-2) under P/Lt.Col. Resty Damaso arrested Jared Jorquia; Gaspar Lomboy; Jayson Monedero; Frederick Paje; Jonel Dela Cruz; Estelito Solayao; Dioscoro Sombrio; Elmer Andresa; and Rolen Beryoso at 5:30 p.m. on 9 September at West Ave. in Brgy. West Triangle for their involvement “Illegal cockfighting.” For playing “cara y cruz”, the Novaliches Police Station (PS-4) under P/Lt.Col. Jerry Castillo arrested Mark Gregory Bautista, Jayson Lorenn De Vera, and Ron Ron De Leon at 9:00 p.m. on 9 September at Victoria St., Brgy. Gulod in Novaliches; Emmanuel Odiaman, Albert De Guzman, and Joel Pangan at 9:30 p.m. on 9 September at Victoria St., Brgy. Gulod; Richard Datiles, John Carlo Datiles, Eduard Dela Cruz, and Ishang Perez at 11:00 p.m. on 9 September at Pacquita St., Brgy. Gulod; and Jalbert Erjas, Ardee Delos Santos, and Jefferson Leonardo at 11:30 p.m. on 9 September at Veronica St., Brgy. Gulod in Novaliches. Similarly, the Pasong Putik Police Station (PS-16) under P/Lt.Col. Reynaldo Vitto arrested Renante Nayon and Julies King Misola at 6:30 p.m. on 9 September along Mindanao Avenue Extension in Brgy. Greater Lagro, Quezon City. Several illegal gambling paraphernalia and bet money were confiscated from the suspects. A case of violation of PD 1602 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law were filed against them before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office “Let us continue our intensified campaign against all forms of criminality to maintain peace and order in Quezon City”, P/Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan, the QCPD Director said, as he lauded the dedication and efforts of the men and women of QCPD. The post QCPD 24/7 anti-crime drive nets 27 offenders appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
QCPD ops net 27 suspects
Operatives from the Quezon City Police District have arrested 27 suspects in a series of operations on Thursday. The suspects were nabbed for various offenses, including illegal drugs, warrants of arrest, and illegal gambling. In the campaign against illegal drugs, 15 individuals were apprehended in a series of buy-bust operations. An aggregate value of suspected shabu worth P149,600, buy-bust money, and several drug paraphernalia were confiscated from the suspects. Seven wanted persons were also apprehended by virtue of Warrants of Arrest. Meanwhile, in the campaign against illegal gambling, the PS 5 arrested Dexter Morados; Benjamin Roque; Mark Gil Castillo; Jeric Abanes; and Eric Olapani at 11:45 p.m. at a vacant lot along Barangay Fairview for playing “Cara y Cruz.” Several illegal gambling paraphernalia and bet money were confiscated from the suspects. A case of violation of PD 1602 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law will be filed against them. The post QCPD ops net 27 suspects appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Is ‘reasonable certainty of conviction’ the ‘new probable cause’?
It is well settled in Philippine law and jurisprudence that criminal complaints subject to preliminary investigation are assessed by the prosecutors to determine “probable cause,” or the existence of such facts that would excite the belief in a reasonable mind that the person committed the crime. However, recent circulars of the Department of Justice or DoJ have imposed the additional stricter standard of “reasonable certainty of conviction” in certain cases before a complaint is filed or even when already pending in court, to de-clog and decongest court dockets. In February 2023, the DoJ issued Circulars No. 008 s. 2023 and 008-A s. 2023 directing all public prosecutors handling criminal cases for offenses cognizable by the Municipal Trial Courts or MTCs, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities or MTCCs, and Metropolitan Trial Courts or MeTCs to determine if each has a reasonable certainty of conviction based on the evidence, witnesses, and continued interest of the private complainants, and to withdraw the information if there is none. “Reasonable certainty of conviction” is expressly defined in DoJ Circular No. 016 s.2023 as follows: Section 2. Reasonable Certainty of Conviction. There is reasonable certainty of conviction when a prima facie case exists based on the evidence at hand, including but not limited to, witnesses, documentary evidence, real evidence, and the like, and such evidence, that on its own and if left uncontroverted by the accused, shall be sufficient to establish all the elements of the crime or offense charged, and consequently warrant a conviction beyond reasonable doubt. DoJ Circular No. 16 s. 2023 provides further specific guidelines on its applicability to cases falling under the Rules on Summary Procedure or those that are pending in the MTC, MTCC, or MeTC which (a) had no considerable movement over a period of three months or more; (b) where the complainant or his witnesses have repeatedly failed to appear without valid reason despite due notice; or (c) where the material evidence are not available or can no longer be produced despite earnest efforts by the complainant. In such cases, the absence of reasonable certainty of conviction should prompt the prosecutor to move for withdrawal of the information and/or dismissal of the case/s. On 31 March 2023, the DoJ issued Circular No. 20 s. 2023 which imposed a preliminary evaluation of the complaint based on the same standard prior to its docketing for preliminary investigation or the conduct of inquest proceedings in cases involving heinous crimes, capital offenses, violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, Republic Act 9160 or the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, and Republic Act 10168 or the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012. Heinous crimes include: (1) Treason under Article 114 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC); (2) Piracy and Qualified Piracy under Articles 122 and 123 of the RPC, respectively; (3) Qualified Bribery under Article 211-A of the RPC; (4) Parricide under Article 245 of the RPC; (5) Murder under Article 248 of the RPC; (6) Infanticide under Article 255 of the RPC; (7) Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention under Article 267 of the RPC; (8) Robbery with violence against and intimidation of persons under Article 294 of the RPC; :(9) Destructive Arson under Article 320 of the RPC; (10) Rape under Article 335 of the RPC; (11) Plunder under Republic Act 7080; and (12) Carnapping under Section 14 of Republic Act 6539. Sections 5 and 6 of DoJ Circular No. 20 s. 2023 further requires criminal complaints to be evaluated before preliminary investigation or inquest proceedings to determine if they contain all the necessary evidence to prove the essential elements of the crime. The investigating prosecutor would then issue a certification as to the existence of a prima facie case and a reasonable certainty of conviction based on the available documents, witnesses, and evidence. If assessed in the negative, this would be referred to the private complainant, together with a report, advice on the lacking evidence, and a directive to secure such lacking evidence. If this is not possible, then the complaint would be terminated without prejudice to refiling. It is worth noting that the Supreme Court has repeatedly held that a preliminary investigation is not the avenue for a full-blown display of evidence (PCGG v. Navarro-Gutierrez, GR No. 194159, 21 October 2015), and that probable cause does not require clear and convincing evidence establishing certainty of guilt (Galario v. Office of the Ombudsman, GR No. 166797, 10 July 2007). However, it is also undisputed that the determination of probable cause in a preliminary investigation is an executive function, where the public prosecutor is given broad discretion to determine whether probable cause exists (People v. Castillo and Mejia, GR No. 171188, 19 June 2009). We have yet to see the full implications and effects of the cited DoJ circulars, but it is certainly advisable to ensure the presence of sufficient evidence to support all elements of the crime charged before filing the complaint. The post Is ‘reasonable certainty of conviction’ the ‘new probable cause’? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Long arm of law catches up on woman
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — A 35-year-old woman found herself in the grasp of the law after eluding capture for six long years in connection to a case involving human trafficking. Michelle Gardoce, a resident of Taytay in northern Palawan, experienced a stroke of misfortune when she visited the local police station seeking a routine clearance, only to have her name trigger an alarm in the system, revealing an outstanding warrant for her arrest. It was at the Puerto Princesa City Police Station 1 where personnel, under the command of Major Pearl Manyll Marzo, apprehended Gardoce on 14 July at approximately 5:15 p.m. She was in the midst of applying for a police clearance when her past caught up with her. Captain Maria Victoria Iquin, the spokesperson for the Puerto Princesa City Police Office, said Friday that Gardoce was being sought for violating the provisions of Republic Act 9208, also known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. The warrant of arrest against her pertaining to the offenses stated in Section 2 and Section 4(a) of the aforementioned legislation. “When a person’s name triggers an alert while obtaining a police clearance, it is promptly verified in the system for any outstanding warrant or the issuing authority is contacted. In this case, a positive match was found, leading to her immediate arrest, especially since it was a non-bailable offense. Perhaps she believed she would never be caught, considering the warrant was issued back in 2016. It took almost six years before she was apprehended,” explained Iquin. Section 4 of the law encompasses a range of prohibited activities linked to human traffickings, such as recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, provision, or receipt of individuals through various means, including disguising it as employment, training, or apprenticeship, both locally and overseas. The ultimate intention is to engage these individuals in illicit activities, including but not limited to prostitution, pornography, sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery, involuntary servitude, or debt bondage. Given the severity of the charges against Gardoce, the court did not recommend bail, thereby denying her temporary freedom. She presently remains in the custody of City Police Station 1, awaiting further legal proceedings. The warrant for her arrest was issued on 28 June 2016 by Judge Ana Castillo of Branch 29, a trial court within the National Capital Judicial Region, situated in Metro Manila. She will soon face the issuing court, where her case will be appropriately addressed. The post Long arm of law catches up on woman appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
In defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of all Grace
This is a reaction to the CBCP position that appeared in a PhilStar article dated 29 May 2023 concerning Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace, as articulated by Bishop Pablo David, CBCP president. This open letter is in defense of Our Lady Mediatrix. The article was headlined, “Vatican has Spoken on Lipa Apparitions.” The article began, “The Vatican has already ruled on the alleged apparitions of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace in Lipa, Batangas in 1948.” Bishop David says there was “no sign of supernatural character or origin.” In other words, the Mediatrix issue was an open and shut case. The article, however, did not take into account the history that had been omitted and about which the Vatican was silent. That needs to be mentioned here to avoid a false picture. The Vatican’s Confederation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the most powerful Church office that investigates alleged apparitions, created a commission of eight Filipino bishops in the 1950s, led by then Bishop Rufino Santos (later a Cardinal), to investigate the Mediatrix apparitions in Lipa. The findings were unanimous. All the bishops declared the Mediatrix apparitions authentic. But under extreme pressure from the Apostolic Nuncio, the diplomatic representative of the Vatican in the Philippines, the bishops were forced to reverse their findings. This was discovered only years later when one bishop, on his deathbed, recanted his reversal. All the other bishops also recanted later, throwing a monkey wrench into the Vatican-led study that said the apparitions were not authentic. There was a move to set the record straight with another investigation — about which Pope Francis was aware — but that proposal was ignored and never materialized. Instead, Vatican and CDF elements began an intense campaign to suppress the Mediatrix phenomenon that has lasted more than eight decades to this very day. The original miraculous Mediatrix statue was hidden in some cellar. Other statues were destroyed. The miraculous rose petals that had religious images on them were burned, destroying the very evidence needed for future investigations. Those that escaped the medieval-style iconoclasts are now secretly hidden somewhere. Novena pamphlets, stampitas, and religious materials were burned, including the precious diary that contained the first-hand account of visionary Sister Teresing Castillo. A second diary was written before she died and which is available on the internet. Many bishops of Lipa were “exiled” to remote dioceses or forced to resign through the decades for their support of the Mediatrix. The entire Philippine Church, fearing repercussions, was forced into silence, except for a few brave souls. Despite all this, the Virgin prevailed. When the bishops fell silent, the laity, immune to Vatican repressions, took over. Taking a cue from a CBCP declaration that Mediatrix devotion was allowed despite the apparitions having been declared as non-authentic, the devotion spread like wildfire. About 80 life-size Mediatrix statues were distributed to dioceses nationwide, especially in Mindanao, where Mediatrix miracles mushroomed. Lay Mediatrix groups sprouted everywhere. Nobody could stop the Virgin. The statements of the CBCP and Bishop David are understandable, as they cannot defy the Vatican. Any defiance is tantamount to “schism,” a denial of the Papacy and of the Church itself. Fr. Jose Syquia, chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila, and his assistant, Fr. Winston Cabading, are an example of overzealous loyalty to the Vatican, which is also understandable, but only up to a point. They cannot make fun of Our Lady. That was why Fr. Cabading was arrested based on the charges filed by Mediatrix devotee ex-justice Harriet Demetriou. In her second diary, Sr. Teresing wrote that she withstood the tortures by the devil of a foul smell and bruises on her arms. Satan fears the Philippine Church as the launch pad of Our Lady Mediatrix for the Church evangelization of Asia, especially China, where there is now a Mediatrix statue in Nanjing. The triumph of the Virgin over Satan today was prophesied in the Book of Genesis 3:15, when God told Lucifer, “I will put enmity between you and the woman (Our Lady) and between your offspring and hers (Jesus). Her offspring shall crush your head, and you will bruise his heel.” eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com The post In defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of all Grace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2023 FIBA World Cup full support urged
In three months, the Philippines will be hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the biggest and most prestigious basketball tournament in the world. The joint bid of the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan bested other European countries and won hosting rights, with a promise to deliver a “world-class” tournament. This marks the second time for the country to host the World Cup — the first was in 1978. According to FIBA Archive, the PH line-up included Ramon Cruz, Bernardo Carpio, Alexander Clarino, Steve Watson, Edward Merced, Federico Israel, Federico Lauchengco, Nathaniel Castillo, Gregorio Gozum, Leopoldo Herrera, Cesar Yabut and Cesar Teodoro. The team was coached by Nicanor Jorge. During the assembly meeting, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis highlighted the crucial role that the Philippines will play in hosting the World Cup. “We play this year our biggest event, the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 3 Asian countries — and this will be the first time in three countries combining together almost 500 million people. It will be an unprecedented event in terms of quality for the players and the fans,” he said. For this year, our very own Gilas Pilipinas is set to compete with 31 other teams. As the lead host, the Philippines will organize all the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final games featuring the top 8 teams, while Japan and Indonesia will co-host the competition of eight teams each. Preparations are in full swing, according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Alfredo Panlilio, who also was recently elected as the Second Vice President in the FIBA Asia board for 2023-2027. Commenting on his election, Panlilio was quoted as saying: “It is an honor to be elected in the board of members of FIBA Asia to help the federation continue promoting the game of basketball and camaraderie in the region and the world,” acknowledging the huge responsibility to push for the development of new projects in Asia that would elevate the level of basketball competitions in the region. In recent years, FIBA has embraced a comprehensive approach to basketball development, encompassing various formats such as 5x5, 3x3, women’s tournaments, and youth competitions. This progressive strategy aims to nurture talent at all levels, providing opportunities for players of diverse backgrounds and promoting inclusivity within the sport. By embracing these multifaceted endeavors, FIBA is actively shaping the future of basketball, ensuring its continuous growth and global appeal. As a passionate basketball enthusiast, I am filled with immense excitement for this opportunity to host the prestigious FIBA World Cup. This historic event not only signifies our nation’s love for the sport but also holds the promise of remarkable growth and advancement in basketball programs under the visionary leadership of Panlilio and other esteemed members of the FIBA board. The future of basketball in our country looks brighter than ever before. Moreover, the Philippines stands poised not just to relish the rewards of the World Cup in the realm of sports, but to make an indelible mark on the country’s revenue generation through travel and tourism. The tournament’s influx of visitors from around the globe will serve as a significant catalyst, bolstering the local economy and showcasing the Philippines as a premier destination for international travelers. Case in point – a FIBA study showed that when the World Cup was hosted by Spain in 2019 before the emergence of Covid-19, it raked in $396 million or P22.6 billion in revenues while only setting an operational budget of $38.6 million or P2.2 billion. The upcoming international sports competition holds tremendous promise for uplifting the Philippines on multiple fronts – as a host, in the realm of basketball, and within the tourism industry, which has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Regardless of our personal fanhood, I urge everyone to stand united in wholeheartedly supporting our team – Gilas Pilipinas. Our unwavering backing will serve as a powerful catalyst in boosting their confidence, enabling them to represent our country with pride and strive for victory. Together, we can make a resounding impact and proudly wave our flag on the global stage while bringing forward the kind of relationship we Filipinos have with the sport, profoundly anchored on one word – PUSO. The post 2023 FIBA World Cup full support urged appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
QCPD nets 23 in anti-crime drive
The Quezon City Police District on Tuesday reported that at least 23 individuals were arrested in different police stations in the city. At the Novaliches Police Station under Lt. Col. Jerry Castillo, operatives arrested Jeff Lawrence Pineda, a resident of Barangay Bagbag for Theft while the Batasan Police Station under Lt. Col. Morgan Aguilar nabbed a certain Omer Rotoni, a resident of Barangay Commonwealth, for violation of RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Another individual identified as Jomer Rotoni of Barangay Commonwealth was netted by authorities for qualified theft, while a certain Abubakar Abdurahim Banggali was arrested by operatives from the Eastwood Police Station for violation of RA 9003. Meantime, the District Intelligence Division operatives under Lt. Col. Christine Tabdi collared Emerson Alonzo for violation of RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, while a certain Wesley Tan was also arrested for Falsification of Public Documents by a Private Individual. QCPD Director Nicolas Torre III said the courts of origin of the warrants were already notified on the arrest of the wanted persons. In the campaign against illegal drugs, 10 individuals were caught in a series of buy-bust operations conducted by the different police stations and an aggregate value of shabu worth P108,800, buy-bust money, and several drug paraphernalia were confiscated from the suspects. Operatives from the Cubao Police Station netted Manny Torculas, while the Anonas Police Station arrested Marites Rolle Taguines and Lemuel Esusan Laquindanum. Over at the Payatas Bagong Silangan Police Station, authorities arrested Resty Salinga Platero and Maylene Dizon Escandor, while four other drug peddlers identified as Erwin Balleras; John Paul Lozada; John Bomer Esmerald and Jonathan Valentino were also apprehended. At Project 6 Police Station, police arrested Marie Lagrata. The suspects were charged with violation of R.A 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Torre said that the QCPD is also intensifying efforts against illegal gambling as a total of seven gamblers were apprehended by the following police stations — PS 9 arrested Anjelene Anciro; Pacita Cabaccan and Melvin Balagot Cruz, all residents of Barangay Old Capitol Site for playing ‘Tong-its.’ On Tuesday, members of the Galas Police Station nabbed Arnel Trinidad and Jhon Aeron Litao, both residents of Barangay Tatalon PS 13 also arrested Jhayr Aburdo Calderon and Jacky Sibunga Lorenzo, both residents of Barangay Payatas. All suspects were arrested for playing ‘Cara y Cruz.’ Several illegal gambling paraphernalia and bet money were confiscated from the arrested suspects as a case of violation of P.D. 1602 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law were filed against them. The post QCPD nets 23 in anti-crime drive appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Peru ex-president Toledo surrenders for extradition
Peruvian ex-president Alejandro Toledo surrendered to US authorities Friday, ahead of his expected extradition to Lima where he is accused of corruption and money laundering. Toledo has lived in the United States for several years and gave himself up at a federal court building in San Jose, California, where he was handed over to the US Marshals Service. The 77-year-old, who served as Peru's president from 2001 until 2006, is wanted by Peruvian prosecutors investigating a sprawling scandal involving Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht. Toledo, who holds a doctorate from Stanford University, is accused of taking millions of dollars from Odebrecht in exchange for favored treatment in bidding on public works. He denies all charges, which could see him jailed for up to 20 years if convicted in Peru. Friday's surrender appeared to be the start of the endgame for a man who was initially detained in California in 2019. He was put under house arrest in 2020 and ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor in the swanky Menlo Park area near Stanford. Earlier this week, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected Toledo's most recent legal move to block the extradition Peru has sought since 2018, and a US judge ordered him to surrender. Peruvian prosecutors say they have testimony from two people who claim Toledo received bribes from Odebrecht. The firm acknowledged paying backhanders in Brazil and several other nations around Latin America in the so-called "Car Wash" scandal, which has so far seen dozens of politicians and business figures behind bars. Four other former Peruvian presidents currently face corruption investigations. They are Ollanta Humala (who ruled 2011-2016), Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (2016-2018), Martin Vizcarra (2018-2020), and Pedro Castillo (2021-2022). Former President Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000) was convicted of corruption charges and is in prison. Another ex-president, Alan Garcia, died by suicide in 2019 as police were preparing to arrest him in the Odebrecht case. The post Peru ex-president Toledo surrenders for extradition appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Money lending firm collector killed in Zamboanga del Sur ambush
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Jollibee invests $28 million in beverage tech firm
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Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs
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Marian Rivera takes on projects that her children can watch
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DOJ charges 2 alleged NPA financiers with terrorism financing
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