Parents of participants in a swimming event in Butuan City couldn’t hide their disappointment after they were welcomed by tarpaulins and T-shirts from several senatorial candidates.

In a Facebook post, the concerned netizen said that they paid a registration fee to participate in a swimming event intended for children.

They questioned why even the participants’ T-shirts were required to feature a candidate’s face.

Aside from former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos, tarpaulins of Senators Bong Go, and Bong Revilla were also spotted on the event.

According to one of the parents of the event, they couldn’t get the logic of the organizers for allowing the candidates to promote themselves for a children’s event.

“We travelled 6-7 hours from Malaybalay to Butuan City to join the Pai Caraga Speedo Swim Series Leg 1. Its just so disappointing that a simple kids swimming competition turns political,” the netizen said.

“And we paid for the registration fee which includes the shirt bearing the name and face of a politician. Dili paman intawon ni makabotar among mga anak mga sirs and mams,” they added.

As of writing, the said candidates have yet to give their response to the complaint made by parents.

Carlos Yulo’s issue became a discussion again on social media after television host Toni Gonzaga expressed her opinion about strict parents.

In an interview with Bea Binene, Toni talked about how parents were strict but also concerned about the welfare of their children.

“Syempre dati, feeling mo, lagi kang pinagbabawalan… parang lagi kang kino-kontra. Na pagod ka na nga, hindi binibigay what you want. But when you grow up, especially now I have a sister, that’s when you realize na, ’Oo nga, may point siya,” said Bea.

“Yung the way na pinalaki niya ko, na diniscipline niya ko, I’m proud na ganito ako, sobrang laking factor because of her,” she added.

Toni said that while children could interpret their parents’ strictness badly, they would eventually realize that they were just being protected.

“Talagang minsan darating sa point akala mo, pinakamalaking kontrabida sa buhay mo yung magulang mo. Pero wala pa akong narinig na nanay na ang gusto ay mapahamak ang kanilang mga anak,” said Toni.

“Iba-iba ang ways nila pero ang bottomline no’n, kaya sila nagiging mahigpit, o kaya parang minsan hindi niyo naiintindihan ang ways nila kasi pino-protektahan lang nila kayo para hindi kayo masaktan in the future,” she added.

It can be recalled that Carlos went viral on social media due to his feud with his parents.

Carlos’ mother, Angelica Yulo, argued that she was only trying to protect the future of her son, which prompted her to invest some of the athlete’s money in properties and insurance.

The authorities caught former actor John Wayne Sace after being accused of being the one who ended the life of his friend, Lynell Eugenio, on October 29, 2024.

According to the initial investigation, Sace argued with Eugenio on the evening of October 28 in Pasig City.

The confrontation ended when Sace allegedly used his pistol against Eugenio.

On Tuesday midnight, several hours after the incident, Sace made a bizarre post on his social media page.

“Nagtutulak kayo ng dr*ga ng palihim Diba? Yun mga Buhay na sinira nyo? May kalaban-laban ba? Yung mga ninakawan nyo? Meron? Wag kayo pavictim.. ilang beses nyo na ko pinagplanuhan katulad kagabi??? Ha Diba? Pag umalis ako pap*t*yin nyo pamilya ko.. hayop kayo,” said Sace.

It’s not yet known if Sace was referring to the victim.

According to Eugenio’s relatives, they didn’t expect that Sace was already planning something vile for the victim as they were spotted having a good time together before the incident.

“Masaya pa sila noong magkasama, tumambay pa sila sa kanto ng eskinita sa Barangay Sagad. Niyaya pa siya ni Kuya na mag-yosi. Bumili pa sila ng yosi. Pagkatapos nilang bumili ng yosi, saka binakbakan ni John Wayne si Kuya,” one of the relatives of the victim said.

“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan,” they added.

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.