VIRAL: Mystica's Second Video Against Mayor Duterte and Her Bashers!

Mystica has been the center of attention of all netizens these past few days because of her video attacking Mayor Duterte and supporters. A lot of negative reactions came out and the singer was bashed badly. She was trying to convince everybody not to cast their votes to the Mayor, but netizens find her just being a crazy attention seeker. She also shared an experience about her father being killed right in her eyes, but several netizens said that Duterte doesn't have to do with her personal issue. Some called her insane, addict and out of the public eye, that's why she is just making ill noises.


Less than a week after her controversial video, Mystica again released a digital recording of retaliation to her bashers and to Duterte. She pointed out that she was just fighting for what is right. The singer also mentioned about her goals which are justice and freedom. She also stated that she is very concerned about her security, so as her family. Before the video ends, she was crying and begging the public not to trash the liberty that we have now and think twice about voting for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte:

Watch Mystica's video now:

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion and no one should contest that. However, if you want to publicize your statements, you must be ready with the consequences. I am sure that Mystica is well aware of that, since she claims herself to still be a public figure. If you are not prepared of the things that might happen after bravely giving out your viewpoint online, it would be best to shut your mouth and remain private. :)

Source: Facebook/TNP

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Marcos’ P157M seized properties sold

MANILA, Philippines – The government reportedly sequestered the P157.7 million of seized properties from Marcos’ from the estate of the late National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jolly Bugarin have been completely sold.

The properties comprised of a house and lot measuring 727 square meters in North Greenhills, San Juan; a 721-square meter property in Valle Verde III in Pasig; and a 582-square meter lot in Capitol Hills, Diliman Quezon City.

The combined winning bids of P157.7 million for the three properties was 38 percent more than the combined minimum bid price of P114.3 million set by the inter-agency Asset Privatization Council, Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chairman Andres Bautista said.

He said that “we (PCGG) cannot yet disclose the identities of the winning bidders because the PCGG will still need to endorse the results of the bidding process, including our recommendation to the Privatization Council. Once approved by the council, then we will make an official announcement.”

He also said the auction for the properties drawn a total of 29 bidders.

The North Greenhills property with a floor price of P60.743 million was sold for P83.126 million while the property in Valle Verde with a floor price of P45.471 million fetched P64.024 million, and the Capitol Hills lot had a floor price of P8.148 million but was sold for P10.551 million.

According to Bautista, proceeds of the auction will be used for the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.

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Recalled UNDOF official returns home

After he was recalled by the Armed Forces from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force or known as UNDOF, Col. Ezra James Enriquez is back at home. He returned to Philippines on Wednesday. Enriquez arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport around 5:30 p.m.

Recalling the incident, Enriquez said in a television interview,  that Lt. Gen. Iqbal Singh Singa who called the peacekeepers “cowards” declined to accept his resignation to step down after they differed over besieged Filipinos in Golan Heights to  surrender their weapons to Syrian rebels.

Enriquez was directly hired by the UN peacekeeping arm.  However, he was  placed on administrative leave by Singha. Recently, Singha earned criticisms from the Philippine military for ordering the  40 Philippine peacekeepers to surrender their firearms to rebels affiliated with al-Qaeda last August.

Enriquez served as of Philippine peacekeepers troops in Golan Heights.  He made is resignation following the  Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang called for the investigation of Singha.

Ever since he was in service on the military, Enriquez has never made a decision to defy a tactical’ order except from Singha’s.  In a public Facebook post earlier this week, Enriquez confessed that he did not regret defying Singha's decision.

"I have been in the military service for 30 years and never defied tactical, operational or administrative orders from my superiors until that standoff in Position 68," Enriquez said.

The stuck 40 Filipino peacekeepers made their escape which the the AFP calls the "greatest escape" at dark while a ceasefire was in place.

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Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and several other local officials face plunder raps

MANILA, Philippine – Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno faces plunder charges after five barangay leaders from the City of Manila on Tuesday filed plunder raps against him. Vice Mayor Isko  Moreno and several other local executives were allegedly pocketed over P70 million in real property taxes last year.

In an 11-page complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman, William Ypon of Barangay 101, Elenita Reyes of Barangay 105, Tito Caldoza Jr. of Barangay 106, Ominador Caccam Jr. of Barangay 107 and Eduardo Solis of Barangay 116 also filed the same charge against city councilors Marlon Lacson and Edward Maceda.

Aside from Moreno, also charged were the city chairs including lawyer Simeon Garcia, city administrator; lawyer Edward Serapio, secretary to the mayor; Liberty Toledo, city treasurer; Rosario Planas, city accountant;  Maria Pamela Manzano, city budget officer; Siegred Hernane, chairman of Barangay 128, and his councilors Albin Salamat, Ricky Hernane, William Depano, Jesus dela Cruz, Marcelino Reyes and Ricardo dela Cruz.

Based on the submitted complaint,  the complainants claimed that  Manzano on Oct. 28  sent before the city council that Barangay 128 has an existing fund of more than P25 million undistributed collections from real property tax (RPT). It is said that the amount was disbursed to Barangay 128 on Dec. 2, 2013 through a resolution, which was confirmed by the City Council. The second second tranche of the RPT, amounting to over P52 million, was paid on Dec. 27,2013.

However, the complainants said that the tax collection came from other barangays and not within the territorial jurisdiction of Manila.

  

The complainants have requested the Ombudsman to issue a preventive suspension order against the respondents pending the resolution of the plunder case.

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Beijing Insists It Has The Right To Build Islands On Disputed Water

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the growing tensions in South China Sea, Beijing still claimed that it has the right to build Islands in the contested area. Asked  why it has continued building Islands in the disputed area which is also claimed by other Asian countries, Beijing just answered reporters because it has the right to do so.

In BBC’s coverage of the large-scale reclamation work in the waters, China Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying said in the transcription of the press conference on Tuesday that China "declares indisputable sovereignty" over Spratlys group of islands and nearby waters.

"China's activities on relevant islands and reefs of the Nansha Islands fall entirely within China's sovereignty and are totally justifiable," Hua said.

The reporters also asked Hua is the islands being built on the disputed area is for business or military purposes, but she only gave an indirect answer.

"As far as I know, the construction work China does on relevant islands is mainly for the purpose of improving the working and living conditions of people stationed on these islands," Hua said.

Despite the United State’s push for a suspension of  any provoking activities in the disputed strategic waterway, the British media firm on Tuesday released a special report featuring China's Island Factory near the Philippine-claimed Mabini (Johnson South) Reef.

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Japan’s Self Defense Force Chief of Staff visits Phil Army

FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – As the joint Amphibious Landing Exercises of US and PH troops will take place this month, the Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), General Kiyofumi Iwata, visited the Philippine Army on September 8-9, 2014.

Gen Iwata arrived at Headquarters Philippine Army on September 8 which he was welcomed by Army Chief Lt Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri. The Japan General was accorded with military honors upon his arrival.

Ph officials’ meeting with General Iwata has tackled measures to further enhance the existing relationship between the Japan Army and Philippine Army, with the end goal of heightening the defense cooperation between Japan and Philippines.

Aside from visiting Headquarters Philippine Army, Gen Iwata also visited the Philippine Army’s Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in Fort Magsaysay where he was able to witness the Capability Demonstration of one of the Army’s elite forces, the Light Reaction Regiment. The Philippine Army’s elite forces also showcased their capabilities, particularly in terms of gears and armaments.

The 48-hour visit of Gen Iwata together with the other members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force concluded with another visit at the 51st Engineer Brigade Headquarters in Camp General Atienza, Libis, Quezon City. 

During JGSDF Chief of Staff’s visit, the members of the 51st Engineer Brigade held a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) capability demonstration.

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Gatchalian recommends Lacson's disciplinary approach toward PNP’s leadership

Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian

MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian recommended former PNP Director General Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s approach in disciplining the armed force to be imitated by the current Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership.

"PNP should learned from the style of Secretary Lacson when he was still our PNP chief, the way he extinguished the so-called 'Kotong Cops' during the late 90s, which also brought back the pride and dignity in the PNP ranks," Gatchalian said.

Lacson headed the police force during Estrada administration, from November 1999 to January 2001. Gatchalian noted Lacson’s leadership as he was praised for his no-nonsense style to discipline in the police organization.

Gatchalian said that during Lacson's time as PNP chief, he launched a campaign against cops who were inept, corrupt and undisciplined, or "ICU" cops.

"General Lacson's leadership by example during his stint as PNP chief has brought back the pride and dignity of police officers," Gatchalian said. "They know for a fact that their commander is quick to reward those who risk their lives fighting criminals while also being just as quick to punish those who are involved in criminal activities."

Gatchalian referred his statement to policemen involved in kidnapping operation along EDSA, which was captured and posted on a social media (twitter), along a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila, on September 1.

Gatchalian added that "it will be very difficult for the country to attract foreign investors and tourists when the people who are tasked to maintain peace and order are the ones involved in high profile crimes.”

"This is a scary thought for all of us in this country because we can no longer know whom to trust," he added.

Meanwhile, Cebu Representative Gwendolyn Garcia praised the netizen who posted the photo of a robbery-extortion incident.

"I would like to thank a member of our gender having been instrumental to the investigation," she said.

“The netizen has already deactivated her Twitter account for her own personal safety,” Chief Superintendent Abelardo Villacorta said during the hearing.

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