Actress Mcneal ‘Awra’ Briguela couldn’t stop herself from taking a swipe against the netizens who praised former President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement during the senate blue ribbon committee hearing on EJKs yesterday.

In a Facebook post, Awra shared a post from Phil Posas, saying that they’re not part of the generation of people who praise self-proclaimed slaughterers.

Duterte admitted during the hearing that he encouraged cops to let bad elements defend themselves so they could have a reason to neutralize them.

“Hindi tayo henerasyong pumupuri ng mamamatay-tao,” Awra’s post read.

Awra’s post received a mixed reaction from the netizens.

Some individuals, including Sass Rogando Sasot, also reminded Awra of how the latter caused a commotion at a bar in Poblacion.

On June 29, 2023, Awra was reportedly put under the custody of the authorities after being involved in a bar brawl.

CCTV footage showed that Awra forced another customer to take off his clothes, but when the latter refused, the actress became physical with the victim.

“Umaawat lang po ako tapos sinapak po ako, nasaktan po ako,” the bouncer of the bar, Angelo Niño Gulmatico recounted. “Si Awra po. Hindi na siguro mapigilan. Kung sinu-sino na siguro yung nasasaktan niya.”

Eventually, Awra apologized for her actions.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was planning to file charges against Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante.

During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation on the alleged EJKs during the previous administration, Police Col. Hector Grijaldo revealed that Fernandez and Abante urged him to create an affidavit to support the alleged ‘reward system’ implemented under Duterte’s presidency.

“After a while, Cong. Dan Fernandez entered the room and he asked me to sit beside him on his right side and Cong. Abante entered the room, sat far…Cong. Dan Fernandez put the paper he was holding on the table and told me, ‘Ito ang sasabihin mong statement na ito”, while pointing on the paragraph on the paper, ‘Ito ang supplemental affidavit ni Colonel Garma, sabihin mong alam mo ang reward system. I-confirm mo lang,’” said Grijaldo.

According to Grijaldo, the two lawmakers even hinted that he may still become a general if he followed their instructions.

However, the cop refused Fernandez and Abante’s request, saying that it would put him in jeopardy if he lied under oath.

Meanwhile, Duterte said that Fernandez and Abante committed the Subornation of Perjury by forcing an individual to lie.

The former President also mulled charges against the two lawmakers who were part of QuadComm.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte refused to leave the Senate after being excused at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation on EJKs on October 28, 2024.

Before Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel suspended the hearing, he informed the former chief executive that he was allowed to leave.

However, Duterte insisted that he wanted to stay throughout the hearing as he wanted to answer more questions from the panel.

“Mr. President, by unanimous position, you are now excused from the hearing. Thank you for attending,” said Pimentel.

“Ayoko sir,” Duterte responded.

Pimentel then explained that Duterte’s allies also proposed his dismissal.

“Thank you sir. Whether you like it or not, kasi itong mga kaibigan mo rito, gusto na kayo ipa-relax,” Pimentel told Duterte.

Duterte then responded: “Ayaw ko kasi there are so many questions that would be left unanswered,”

The former president eventually left the hearing and the session was resumed minutes later.

Netizens found the investigation unusual as Duterte was visibly in control throughout his appearance at the hearing.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t mince his words against one of his political nemesis, Senator Risa Hontiveros.

During the hearing on EJKs on October 28, 2024, Hontiveros asked Duterte about his admission that he asked the PNP to encourage bad elements to defend themselves by force.

“Very incorrect. If I may say as a civilian sa professional police,” said Hontiveros.

In response, Duterte said that Hontiveros’ point of view was different because she had never experienced managing a city.

“That’s your view. Hindi ka dumaan ng pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor. Ako, alam ko. Dumaan ako ng pagka-mayor, pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor, presidente – alam ko ang trabaho ko. ‘Yan ang totoo diyan. Hindi ka nagdala ng siyudad eh,” said Duterte.

“You never had the chance to solve the problems of a community. Hindi tayo magkaintindihan diyan,” he added.

Hontiveros only made a brief response, thanking Duterte for his statements and “putting it on record.”

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Julius Manalo was enjoying his company with his South Korean mother after their 31-year separation.

In his Facebook post, the viral cop and basketball player shared how his mother, Oh Geum Nim, became his personal driver while touring several places in South Korea.

“Astig eomma driving!” said Julius.

Julius said that he also wanted to drive the vehicle, but he couldn’t do so because he had no driver’s license.

Netizens then advised Julius to get an international driver’s license once he visited South Korea again.

“Pwedi po kayo mag drive sa korea kuha lang po papel na need sa korea mas madali sa korea mag drive,” netizen Marvic said.

“Kumuha ka muna ng international driver’s license sir madali sa inyo yon law enforcer kayo and you have a purpose since you are going to Korea time to time to visit Korea,” netizen Agape commented.

They also asked Julius to invite his mother to visit the Philippines so he could return the favor by touring his eomma around the country.

“Excited na ako nakapunta si o’mma mo dito sa pinas at tiyak super saya muli ang inyong bonding mag-ina with your wife and kids please upload naman ang mga video sa kaganapan ng inyong muli pasasama ninyo mag-ina,” netizen Jake remarked.

It can be recalled that Julius went viral after meeting his mother in South Korea. The reunion was aired on national television.

Actress and comedian Herlene Budol revealed one of her most frightening experiences.

In an interview with “I Juander” for their Halloween Special, Herlene said that she experienced being warned by a random lady who told her that she was headless.

“May nagsabi sa akin na hindi ko naman kakilala. Tapos tinapik niya lang ako, sabi niya sa akin, ‘umuwi ka na.’” Herlene narrated.

“Sabi ko, ‘hala, bakit naman? Ba’t ako uuwi?’ Tapos sabi niya sa akin, ‘ano kasi nakita kita? Wala kang ulo?’ Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Neng, umuwi ka na, wala ka ulo,’” she added.

After she realized the seriousness of the warning, Herlene decided to go home.

“Pagkatapos niya akong sinabihan, umuwi talaga ako. Kasi siyempre hindi ko na naman kilala. Tapos pinauwi ako ng ganu’n. Tapos sasabihin, wala kang ulo!’’ she stated.

Being seen as ‘headless’ was considered a bad omen by Filipinos.

To counter the said omen, people who spot a headless individual should warn the latter and advise them to burn their clothes.

The controversial national director of Miss Grand Myanmar Htoo Ant Lwin was facing another issue after old photos of him were uploaded on social media.

Htoo was facing criticism after he publicly opposed the result of Miss Grand International (MGI) 2024 after they only finished 3rd during the prestigious pageant.

He even accused MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil, another controversial individual on the pageant industry, of asking him for a bribe worth $25,000 if he wanted to win the popular vote.

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However, Htoo’s revelation was overshadowed by X-rated old photos of him uploaded to social media.

The photos suggested that Htoo previously worked as an adult content creator.

Meanwhile, supporters of Htoo believed that Nawat was behind the circulation of his old content.

Because of the incident, there was a possibility that Myanmar would not participate in the next MGI.

As of writing, Nawat has yet to give his response to Htoo’s revelations.

Viral cop Julius Manalo showed the gift he received after being interviewed by television host Toni Gonzaga on Toni Talks.

In his Facebook post, Julius revealed that he received a letter from Toni thanking him for participating in the show.

“Dear Julius, thank you for sharing your story,” the letter read.

“Good morning po sa lahat, i would like to say thank you sa gift, tinago ko na tong tag na to sa mga chinecherish kong gamit, naisip ko lang ishare po ngayon,” he said.

It can be recalled that several fans already expressed their disappointment towards Toni after they discovered that Julius didn’t receive any payment from being interviewed.

However, Julius believed that reaching millions of people to share his story was more valuable than any talent fee.

“Mas malaking halaga po ang naging kapalit dahil po sa pag invite nila sa ibang platform ko po. Parang ako pa nga po dapat mag bayad because they let me use their platform na established na because of their effort nuon pa po,” said Julius.

“I am always grateful sa Toni Talks na na-invite ako dun. Isang batang tondo na gusgusin nakausap si madam Toni G,” he added.

The episode has already reached more than 3-M views as of writing.

Disappointed netizens vowed to boycott the shopping mall chain after they expressed their support to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

This week, Carlos visited the headquarters of the said mall at Pasay City, where he received a gift check worth P1-M.

According to the President of the company, Carlos was an inspiration to all Filipino people.

“The achievement of Carlos Yulo really is an inspiration to the Filipino people, not just to the athletes but to everyone because as he succeeds, the entire country succeeds,” the company president said.

However, some netizens who were not happy with Carlos feud with his parents, said that they would not visit the said mall anymore.

“Nde ako bibili sa sm start this month until nextyear… sa ROBINSON MUNA AKO, at HACIANDA MALL NEAR TAGAYTAY,” netizen Yeen said.

“Furegold nalang muna at south super market,” netizen Cecilia remarked.

“From now on…I’ll support ROBINSON,” netizen Dhes commented.

Camarines Sur 2nd District Representative LRay Villafuerte explained why they decided to distribute cash instead of relief goods to their constituents affected by the flood brought by Typhoon Kristine.

In an interview with DWPM, Villafuerte argued that giving relief goods like food and rice to the affected families may be worthless as he assumed that those people don’t have gas stoves to cook their meals.

“Sabi raw bakit cash. Eh sige po baliktarin ko. Magbigay ka ng relief, bigas. Wala naman po silang panluto. Eh hehe. Ah ‘di ba po. Nasa gitna sila, walang gasul and all,” said Villafuerte.

Netizens couldn’t hide their disappointment in Villafuerte’s logic, saying that cash was useless as businesses were closed during calamities.

“Parang sumasabog common sense ko dito, so nasa gitna sila? so may pera na sila? so may mabibilhan ba sila sa gitna ng food? luto na or need pa nila lusong ulit punta sa kabilang baryo para bumili ng grocery or lutong pagkain? ah anyway.. I know madami narin tulong nakarating sa kanila. at sana nga karamihan ay naka hingi na ng tulong, maswerte parin kami at di binaha kahit dinaanan ng bagyo. tsaka lagi ako natingin sa update ng pag asa sa youtube lalo pag may LPA, then pag may parating ng bagyo..nabili nako ng mga noodles, coffee etc ganyan pang stock tsaka kandila,” netizen Val said.

“Unprepared…common sense binagyo need ng pagkain tubig basic needs po… what happen? Politics nga naman,” netizen Benj commented.

“Pano yan hindi nga sila makaalis, makakain ba nila ang pera doon sa gitna ng baha? Meron bang bukas na tindahan doon sa area nila para sila na magbili,” netizen Oliver remarked.