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Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace

International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations 

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally in Davao that Marcos had been on the narcotics list, citing evidence shown to him by PDEA during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

‘Family feud’

I am sure that some people are still picking up their jaws from the floor following the word war that degenerated into a cold war between the Duterte and Marcos camps this week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Duterte flip-flops on claim that President Marcos is a drug addict

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has flip-flopped on his claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is allegedly a drug addict. “Kung sabihin mo adik, wala akong sinabi na ganoon. Patayin ako ni Marcos niyan. Maawa ka naman sa akin (If you say Marcos is a drug addict, I never […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Roque: Duterte got info ‘he may be arrested any time’

Former president Rodrigo Duterte claimed to have information that he could be arrested “any time” in light of the International Criminal Court probe into his administration’s controversial drug war, according to his former spokesman Harry Roque......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

PNP: No destabilization moves amid Marcos-Duterte rift

There is no brewing destabilization or coup attempt against the government despite the word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National police said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Duterte dares Marcos Jr.: Let’s take drug test

The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the former leader on Tuesday challenging his successor to undergo a drug test to once and for all prove that he is not a cocaine user......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Marcos, Duterte ‘drug war’ erupts

Turning the tables on former president Rodrigo Duterte who had publicly called him a drug addict, President Marcos said yesterday his predecessor is highly addicted to the painkiller fentanyl, the serious side effects of which may have affected his thinking and behavior......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

TURNING POINT: Is the Wheel of Justice in Motion?

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 10 January)—The information attributed to Harry Roque, former spokesperson of Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are already here in the Philippines and have started their investigation on Duterte’s catastrophic drug war, has apparently scared the shit out of Senator Bato de la Rosa. Bato said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Newsbreak Chats: Charter change at the center of the Duterte-Marcos war

What's the real score behind the latest Cha-Cha move that has split the Uniteam? Catch the discussion live on Thursday, February 8, at 4 pm!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Lascañas: Sara Duterte initiated Oplan Tokhang as Davao mayor  

"She was not only aware of what her father did, the bogus drug war. She actually invented a new trademark of extrajudicial killings in the name of Tokhang.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Two ex-convicts yield over P700,000 ‘shabu’ in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two ex-convicts were sent back behind bars after yielding P700,000 worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation on Thursday morning at the San Jose Village, Cabarrubias Street in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City The anti-illegal drugs operation was conducted at around 12:10 a.m. on Thursday by operatives of the City Intelligence.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Abalos vows more sweeping drive vs drugs

The government will intensify the campaign against illegal drugs with the Revitalized Police Program, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

SACLEO in CV: P11.5M drugs seized in 3 days

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of three days, P11.5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and a total of 176 drug personalities were sent to jail by authorities in Central Visayas. This was the result of a regionwide Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) against all forms of criminalities from Friday to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Iloilo City unites against drugs in Bida Rise and Run event

Iloilo City unites against drugs in Bida Rise and Run event.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized

1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Mi-plea bargain nasikop og balik; P5.2M drugs nasakmit

Mi-plea bargain nasikop og balik; P5.2M drugs nasakmit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

PDEA, PCG ink deal to prevent entry of illegal drugs

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine Coast Guard have strengthened their partnership to prevent the entry of illegal drugs through the country’s coastlines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024