Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Iglesia ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo as a special representative for overseas Filipino concerns, Malacañang announced on Saturday.

He also named businessman Norman Vincent Wee as his special envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investments.

Manalo previously served in the same position under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte from 2018 to 2019.

MANILA, Philippines — Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has warned that digital fraud is thriving in messaging channels and from overseas numbers, both of which are not covered by the regulations of SIM registration.

Globe will send representatives to the Sept. 5 hearing of the Senate on the proliferation of text scams and the reported use of SIMs for illegal operations.

Globe general counsel Froilan Castelo said that cases of online fraud, particularly text scams, remain prevalent in spaces unregulated by SIM registration.

What Expensive Version Did You Try and Now You Never Wanted to Go Back to the Cheap Thing?

“I just activated for Wednesday a hearing of the special committee on confidential funds right before the discussion on different budgets of government agencies,” Zubiri said, adding that the special meeting will be attended by senators, including the two-member minority bloc consisting of Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel and Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros.

Zubiri said the meeting will be held in an executive session since they will tackle issues of national security.

“Being it a confidential fund, ayaw rin natin malaman ng taumbaayan ano ang pinaggamitan nito for (we don’t want the public to know how it was used) intelligence purposes, national security purposes,” he said.

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What Life Changing Item Can You Buy for Less Than 1000php? 5000php? 10,000php?

I'll start

1. 2nd Monitor (WFH setup), I bought mine used in Gilmore at around 2k php. Mas-productive iyong setup kasi pwedeng may meeting sa isang monitor tapos work sa isa pa, and etc.

2. Range Hood, bought at SM Appliance Store for total 7k php (with installation). Sobrang nakakatulong sa 1 bedroom/studio type condo namin para hindi mainit/mausok sa bahay kapag nagluluto.

3. NutriBullet Blender 900W, sobrang dali gumawa ng fruit smoothies. Hindi na ako bumibili sa foodpanda. 6k php ko nabili noong sale pero marami namang masmurang blender.

4. Blackout Curtains, 300php lang isa sa lazada. Sobrang nakakatulong sa pagtulog sa hapon kapag pang-gabi ang duty. Nakakatulong rin naman sa gabi kung gusto niyo ng wala talagang ilaw.

https://www.esquiremag.ph/money/industry/filipino-startups-forbes-asia-100-to-watch-list-2023-a00304-20230831-lfrm?ref=home_featured

The Philippines is making a name for itself as an emerging innovation hub in Asia, and the latest list from Forbes seals the deal. Nine Filipino startups landed on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list of 2023, which recognizes small companies and startups breaking ground in this corner of the world. Thelist spotlights those “targeting underserved markets or applying new technologies, from generative AI to blood-based cancer diagnostics.”

During the media conference of "Maging Sino Ka Man'' on Thursday, Jeric and E.R. commended the Pambansang Ginoo for his role as Carding. E.R. said that he is supporting and guiding David because: “I highly believe that David Licauco, as an action star, can be the next Ace Vergel and the next Rudy Fernandez.”

"Marcos: In line with the long-standing tradition of giving the Office of the Vice President parliamentary courtesy, I move to terminate the briefing for the Office of the Vice President.

Manuel: I object.

Castro: We object.

Zamora calls for a show of hands on whether to approve the motion.

Zamora: We have 21 members of the Committee on Appropriations manifesting for the approval of the motion. The Chair declares for the motion to terminate the presentation of the budget approved.

Castro: Madam Chair, may we have a manifestation?

Zamora tells Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo, senior committee vice chairperson: Madam Chair, we already have terminated the presentation and the—

Castro: Point of order, Madam Chair, may I explain my vote why I do not like the hearing of the Office of the Vice President to be terminated? I know we have the right as a Minority bloc, Madam Chair. So may we explain why we vote no?

Zamora: With all due respect, this representation would like to request the honorable Castro to just please submit the manifestation to the Committee on Appropriations.

Castro: I object…Hindi natin inaasahan ang ganitong proceedings. Meron tayong issue na dapat pakinggan at dapat masagot ng Office of the Vice President. Kailangang maipaliwanag ang ₱125 million. At sinabi naman sa statement ni Vice President Duterte na mag-e-explain. So I have the right to explain why I voted no. Kailangang malaman itong ₱125 million na not-confidential fund pero ginastos ng Office of the Vice President na kung saan [mic turned off]."

Interestingly enough the news sites na nabasa ko nito all speak of the admins' raids on warehouses and/or crackdown on cartels except the manila times

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They really doublin down huh

On a more serious note what's interesting is now they're including Taiwan in the 10 dashes does that mean a 2027 invasion is emminent? or is this to keep up appearances

https://sports.inquirer.net/526551/fiba-world-cup-in-manila-second-round-and-classification-schedule?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

There will be a one-day break on September 4 as teams from Okinawa and Jakarta head to Manila. The final phase to be played on Mall of Asia kicks off on September 5 starting with the quarterfinal. The one-off Final is set for September 10.

PAGASA said Hanna may intensify into a typhoon within 24 hours while still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

It is also seen to gradually intensify until late Saturday or early Sunday, when it is expected to reach its peak intensity, according to PAGASA.

According to one of the survivors, only one window could be used to get out of the house since its other windows on the second floor had grills.

BFP-National Captial Region Fire Chief Superintendent Nahum Tarroza said the house was a “fire trap” as it didn’t have enough exit points. He said chemicals used for t-shirt printing could have caused the fire to spread rapidly.

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“Only more affluent Filipinos — indeed a limited segment of the population — can afford to buy four-wheel vehicles and hence enjoy these incentives... This is why the government must make these tax incentives more inclusive," Vitangcol said.

EO12 will be up for mandatory review eight months from now. It is expected that NEDA will recommend the amendment of the said Order to include e-motorcyles in the import tax incentives.

Personally I'm on the fence about EVs mainly cause of charging I've only seen two establishments here in Baguio accomodate EVs SM and technohub and no I'm not saying every establishment shoud accommodate EVs but rather those who can specifically establishments that fit 10213

Ano Iyong Parang Calabrzon Name Pero Para sa Pasig, Cainta, Marikina, etc.?

Parang CaPa.. (Cainta Pasig) iyong simula.

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Torre was quoted as saying in the report that he wants to show that he is not covering up for anyone and he is willing to uncover the truth in the incident. The resignation will be effective on Thursday, the report said.

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/how-metro-manila-train-system-fails-accessibility-facilities-persons-disabilities/

Rappler found that 80% of train stations lacked fully-accessible entrances for persons with disabilities.

In these 37 stations, barriers of some kind hindered persons with disabilities. In stations like LRT-2’s Gilmore and V. Mapa stations, there were ramps for persons with disabilities but they were rendered useless by gates or metal grills barring any access to them.

Tolentino said Pacquiao’s camp reached out on how the former eighth-division world champion could qualify for Paris, and started conferring with the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is supervising Olympic boxing while the International Boxing Association remains suspended.

“Senator Pacquiao’s camp reached out saying our Filipino ring idol wants to fight in Paris,” Tolentino said. “But the Senator can no longer vie for qualification in the Asian Games in Hangzhou next month.”

In the 16-second video taken by a motorist and circulating online, a man in white t-shirt with a gun on his right hand is seen pressing down on a motorcycle rider on the ground.

In a statement on Wednesday, August 30, the Southern Police District (SPD) identified the two men as Police Staff Sergeant Marsan Dolipas and Angelito Velasquez Rencio, 48, an alleged member of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP).

“Yeah, I think so [it’s a little weird]. I’m really not around the situations to figure out what it’s for or whatever. But I guess, yeah, it’s a little weird especially with us hosting and us being the home country,” said Clarkson, who once already defended Reyes in the World Cup qualifiers. “Like I said, I don’t really know much about the situation, but in that point it does feel a little weird, and kind of just out of the ordinary, honestly.”

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