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'MAY ARAW RIN KAYO'

Akbayan Representative Chel Diokno took to social media on Monday to criticize corrupt government officials over the recurring flooding experienced by Filipinos.

His post came amid widespread flooding during the “habagat” season.

"Bawat baha ay paalala kung paano tayo binigo ng sistema. Sa lahat ng apektado, mag-ingat po. Sa mga korap at palpak na opisyal, may araw rin kayo," he wrote in a Facebook post.

The government is currently facing a multi-billion-peso investigation into alleged corruption involving flood control projects.

‘BIGGEST STAR IN TENNIS RIGHT NOW’

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala may be the sport’s biggest star at the moment, according to former world No. 11 Sam Querrey, as her rapid rise continues to draw packed crowds and international attention.

“Is she the biggest star in tennis right now? I kind of think maybe she is,” Querrey said, describing Eala as “a #problem for the rest of the field.”

Former American player Steve Johnson similarly put Eala ahead of the current WTA field in drawing power, saying only Serena Williams, when playing, would rank above the Filipina.
Eala has climbed to world No. 20 following her first WTA Tour title in Washington and has continued her strong run at the Cincinnati Open. |DailyTribune

NEWS | SK Brinoza, umamin sa pagnanakaw ng gas; CCTV binura

Inamin ni Jhon Dhan Brinoza, isang Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Kagawad ng Barangay Telacsan, ang kanilang pagnanakaw ng gasolina sa tapat ng simbahan at pag-delete niya ng CCTV footage kinaumagahan.

Umalingawngaw ngayong araw ang kanilang recorded livestream sa TikTok kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa Facebook post ng hindi kilalang personalidad na may pangalang “Pis Ex,” kalakip ang larawan nitong may nakasulat na “SK walang silbi.”

Nagpahayag siya ng galit at pagkadismaya sa ginawa ng SK officer ng Brgy. Telacsan, na aniya, na sa halip na tumulong at maging maayos na kinatawan ng kabataan, nagiging perwisyo pa.

“Proud walang ginagawa at naghihintay ng sahod,” diin pa niya sa kanyang post, dahil ayon kay Brinoza sa naturang recorded video, na wala namang ginagawa at sumasahod siya ng humigit 1,500.

Kasunod nito, isinaysay ng kagawad ang kanilang pagnanakaw ng gasolina sa harapan ng simbahan dahil “no choice” umano sila, dahil malayo pa ang kanilang tatahakin at ihahatid pa ang kanilang kaibigan.

Binanggit din ni Brinoza sa recorded video ang pag-delete niya sa CCTV footage sa kanilang barangay kinaumagahan. Aniya, alas-siyete ng umaga matapos maligo, kinalikot niya ang mga files at binura ang kuha ng kanilang ginawang pagnanakaw.

“Ang posisyon ay hindi para magpasikat o makakuha ng sahod ‘ng walang ginagawa’ o maging perwisyo, para ‘yan maglingkod,” panapos na pahayag ni “Pis Ex” matapos niyang bigyang-diin ang pagiging responsable sa posisyon at serbisyo.

Samantala, humingi ng paumanhin sa publiko ang SK Kagawad sa kanyang Facebook account matapos kumalat ang kanilang video.

Humingi siya ng buong-pusong paumanhin sa kanyang mga sinabi sa naturang recorded livestream, lalo na sa mga pahayag niya tungkol sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

“Ako ay tao lamang na nagkakamali at handa po akong harapin ang pagkakamaling ito,” aniya.

Inako rin ni Brinoza ang kamalian sa kanyang pahayag na wala silang ginagawa at naghihintay lamang ng sahod, aniya, hindi na niya dapat iyon sinabi.

Kasunod nito, nilinaw niyang may dokumentasyon ang kanilang SK sa mga programa, aktibidad, at proyekto, ngunit hindi lamang nila agad naibabahagi ang mga ito sa kanilang official Facebook page.

Tinapos niya ang kaniyang pahayag sa muling paghingi ng tawad, ngunit ayon sa isang komento, tila kulang ang kanyang naging pahayag hinggil sa pagnanakaw ng gas at pagbura ng CCTV recordings.

Sa kasalukuyan, umabot na sa mahigit 1,000 reactions at humigit-kumulang 500 shares ang naturang livestream video, habang patuloy na nananawagan ang mga kabataan ng Brgy. Telacsan, lalo na ang mga Telacsanians, para sa maayos na serbisyong nararapat para sa kanila.

via Win Cano, Ing Aslagan

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'I'M STILL VERY, VERY FAR FROM THE LEVELS OF PACQUIAO'

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala said she is honored to be compared with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, whom she grew up watching, but stressed that they have followed distinctly different paths.

Speaking at a pre-tournament news conference ahead of the Cincinnati Open, Eala credited Pacquiao for inspiring Filipino athletes and giving the country a source of pride and unity.

While flattered by the comparison, Eala acknowledged that she remains “very, very far” from Pacquiao’s level and said their journeys each have their own unique qualities.

‘THIS IS SO BASIC’

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, who is a lawyer, commented on whether “misleading questions” are allowed during cross-examination.

“As a lawyer, basic. This is so basic. Misleading questions are not allowed, especially during cross-examination,” she said during the press briefing on Thursday.

During the 15th day of the impeachment trial yesterday, the “misleading questions” issue rose during the heated exchange between the defense team and the prosecution panel.

“Hindi po allowed ang misleading questions. Kasi, para mong niloloko ‘yung witness mo at pipilitin mo sumagot na oo o hindi,” Castro added.

QUEEN OF ALL NETWORKS

Vice Ganda is set to expand his television presence as he partners with Manny V. Pangilinan’s MediaQuest to produce and develop a variety of content for TV5.

The collaboration is expected to bring Vice’s signature brand of comedy, entertainment and storytelling to the network, with more details about the upcoming projects to be announced soon. -Philastar

GENERATIONAL DIVIDE?

Prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan and defense counsel Atty. Kristine Ferrer clashed during the cross-examination of witness Xylene Del Campo over questions on surveillance work and reward payments.

The exchange prompted Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero to remind both counsels to keep tensions in check, even joking about the “generational divide” in the courtroom.