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Miss Grand International receives attention of netizens after she calls Miss Universe 2018 pageant cooking show

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Miss Grand International 2018 Clara Sosa of Paraguay took the attention of the netizens on Instagram after she called the recent Miss Universe pageant a ‘cooking show’.

The post even became more controversial as Sosa used the official Instagram page of Miss Grand International (@missgrandinternational) for her post that apparently a protest against the result of the Miss Universe 2018.

In the middle of the celebrations of the Filipino in the victory of PH’s representative, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Sosa posted an Instagram photo of her together with another man while preparing some ingredients.

There’s nothing wrong with the photo she posted, however, the caption of her post made it controversial.

“mabuhay !!! Real cooking show lol” Sosa said in her post.

The ‘Mabuhay’ in the caption of the Paraguayan beauty queen became the hint of the netizens that she’s mocking the result of the Miss Universe pageant which won by Gray.

The post of Sosa didn’t receive well by the netizens, calling her ‘cheap’ and ‘low-class’ for questioning the decision of the most prestigious beauty contest.

“Cheap words from a cheap low-class “queen”.” netizen hypebaesph said.

A netizen also urged the Miss Grand International and Miss Universe organization to investigate the post of Sosa, saying that she’s trying to taint the credibility of the prestigious event.

“Please do some proper actions about these people saying the results of the recent pageant held are rigged. I think that this post puts Miss Universe’s credibility at stake.” netizen keresjoy said.

Another netizen also urged Sosa to stop being unprofessional and stop questioning the result of the recent Miss Universe pageant.

“Major shade and not enough class and professionalism. Just stop hating already. If you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all.” drrundisneylandmd wrote.

Miss Grand International organization is not yet releasing an official statement on the controversial tweet of Sosa.

Catriona Gray even during the preliminaries got the attention of the pageant fans and famous personalities locally and internationally like the renowned model Tyra Banks.

 

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Raissa Robles to Catriona Gray: I wonder if a reporter would dare to ask her about the casualties of Duterte’s EJK

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After the victory of Catriona Gray in the 2018 Miss Universe held in Thailand, political writer and fact-checker Raissa Robles expressed her curiosity if a reporter would be brave enough to ask the beauty queen about her stance on the Duterte administration’s alleged EJK

Gray is known for being silent about his political beliefs which according to some netizens, helped her to unite the Filipino people during the Miss Universe pageant.

“When @catrionaelisa comes home, I wonder if a reporter would dare to ask her – Your heart goes out to the children of Tondo. How do you feel about children from Tondo becoming ‘collateral damage’ in the President’s war on dr***s? Do you agree they should be treated as such?” Robles tweeted.

Raissa is referring to the alleged EJKs committed by the Duterte administration in Metro Manila, including Tondo.

The tweet of Robles didn’t receive well by the netizens, asking her not to add politics in the middle of the Filipinos celebration on Catriona’s victory.

“Sumali ka muna ng Miss Universe tapos pag nanalo ka. We will ask that question so go, audition na!” @slingbagboy told Raissa Robles.

Facebook user Bubuy Balangue also express his disappointment over the tweet of Robles, calling her as a ‘prime crab’.

“As the rest of the country and the rest of the world are celebrating diversity, humanity, and equality, while there’s an overflowing vibe of positivity and oneness, here goes pseudo-writer Raissa Robles, bursting everyone’s bubble, trying to rain on Catriona’s parade.” Balangue said.

“When Catriona said she’s representing 104M Filipinos, Raissa and her minions are part of that. Didn’t she get the memo? Or at least show her the playback. Here’s the thing, no matter how much you want to dilute our victory, with your ethnicity issues and politicising Catriona’s views, you will NEVER make a dent.” he added.

After receiving thousands of criticisms, Robles clarified that she’s not questioning the advocacy of Gray who’s known for helping the children in the slums in Tondo, Manila.

“You misunderstand my tweet. I am not at all questioning what catrionaelisa has done in Tondo. I want to know her thoughts on EJKs of children, described as collateral damage. That’s all. Since her advocacy is poverty and children.” she said.

She also believed that as a beauty queen, Gray should use her power to influence people.

“EVERYTHING is political. What is politics if not the wielding of power over others? As Beauty Queen, she wields power, whether she likes it or not. Whether you like it or not. It’s a different sort of power from that of a President. But it’s still power -to sway people to action.” Robles said.

Robles is one of the critics of the policies implemented by the Duterte administration.

Senate President Sotto challenges critics: Pumunta kayo ng Mindanao at doon kayo magreklamo sa mga nakatira doon

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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III challenged the critics of the third extension of martial law in Mindanao to go to the southern part of the Philippines and tell the Mindanaoans about their complaints.

This was after several militant groups, and people from Luzon complained about the martial law extension in Mindanao, saying that it was part of the plan of the government to control the 2019 senatorial elections.

According to him, the martial law critics that go to Mindanao because he believes that’s the right place to voice out their opposition against its third extension.

They should also debate with the Mindanaoans who supported the martial law in their place.

“I wish those against ML in Mindanao to go there and say there what they are saying here,” Sotto said in a text message to the press.

“Kahit hindi tumira. Pumunta lang at duon magsalita ng kontra nila,”  he added.

The said martial law extension received widespread support from the Mindanaoans and politicians.

 

Voting 235-28 with one abstention, Congress granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the South for the third time.

Several testimonies from Mindanaoan also circulated from the internet saying that they favored Martial Law because they feel safer with the presence of the military.

However, several politicians still opposed the third extension, saying that the military can do their job without martial law.

Duterte first placed Mindanao under martial law on May 23, 2017, when the Maute group tried to occupy Marawi City.

He later asked Congress for its extension until December of 2017 but requested again to extend it until the end of 2018.

The third extension of martial law received support from the lower and upper house after their meeting with the high officials of AFP.

After the extension, CPP-NPA ordered to conduct operation against the members of AFP.

Colmenares asks the authorities to treat his ‘distant’ niece fairly after being arrested for selling narco

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Former Bayan Muna Representative and now Senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares finally spoke about the arrest of his niece, Teri Marina Silva Colmenares in an anti-narco operation conducted by the members of Cebu PNP.

In his official statement, Colmenares asked the cops who arrested his niece for treating her fairly and allowing her to invoke her fundamental rights.

However, he denied that he knows the local beauty queen personally, but confirmed that the alleged narco dealer is his distant relative.

“As with many Filipinos who do not know their larger extended families, I do not know Teri Colmenares personally although I suspect she is a distant relative as she hails from the Visayas. I am told that her great-grandfather and my grandfather may be cousins.” Colmenares said on his Facebook page.

“Having said that, I expect the authorities to treat her with fairness. Whether she is involved in dr*gs or not, her due process rights, like the rights of any other accused, deserve respect. Shaming, ostracizing, or k*ll*ng dr*g suspects has never been the way to deal with the dr*g problem.” he added.

He also condemned his critics for using the arrest of his niece to taint his reputation.

“It is certainly unfair and malicious to use her predicament to try to besmirch my or any person’s reputation, including those of far distant relatives who happen to share her last name,” he said.

Colmenares was arrested yesterday after being pointed out by a narco user as his source.

After being arrested, Cebu PNP said that the suspect was read and informed of her constitutional rights before she was brought to the station for proper profiling and disposition and will be filed a case in court for Violation of RA 9165.

The suspect’s uncle, Neri Colmenares is a known critic of the President’s war against narco.

“Fake news?” PCOO photos proves that Duterte didn’t let the priests leave the Balangiga bells turnover

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Despite the successful return of Balangiga bells in its hometown after 117 years of being in possession of the United States, some media outlets still found negative news related to the said historical event.

After the turnover ceremony of the bells led by President Rodrigo Duterte in the town of Balangiga in Eastern Samar, several news networks reported that some members of the presidential staff tried to shoo the members of the Catholic Church in the said event.

They got the source from Fr. Edmel Raagas, claiming that Borongan Bishop Crispin Barrete Varquez and Apostolic Nuncio Gabriele Giordano Caccia were told by the members of the presidential staff to leave the event before Duterte arrived.

“Priests, including the Borongan bishop, the Archbishop of the Military Ordinariate (AMS) of the United States, and the Apostolic Nuncio, were earlier told to go out of the Balangiga plaza. Duterte only wants Archbp. Valles to be in the area. Some priests were even asked to remove their Roman collars so as not to offend the President. Also, chairs were placed in front of the priests to cover them.” Diocese of Borongan Facebook page said in their post.

However, photos and several videos show that the Bishop Barrete and and Apostolic Nuncio Caccia were present during the event and they even shook hands with the President when he arrived.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets Bishop Crispin Varquez upon his arrival at the Balangiga Auditorium in Eastern Samar to witness to the official handover of the Transfer Certificate of the Balangiga Bells on December 15, 2018. Also in the photo is Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines President Archbishop Romulo Valles. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO.

In the video posted by PCOO, the camera was even pointed to the position of Apostolic Nuncio Caccia.

Several supporters of Duterte pointed out that if the President wanted to cover the priests who attended the event, why the camera of PCOO took some footages of the Catholic officials.

Several netizens criticized the alleged fake news spread by Diocese of Borongan.

“You are spreading FAKE NEWS!!! Pictures and Videos of civilians prove otherwise. Instead of fostering love and peace, you sow HATRED AND DISCOURSE! May God have mercy on your souls!” Monique Francoise wrote.

“It is a sin to lie and you are lying. If you don’t take this malicious post down I will most certainly expose you and your evil lies. We have proof that this didn’t happen.” Sherry Zimmer told the Diocese of Borongan

“Instead of being thankful to pdu30 the diocese is trying to sow anger! Grabe” Yolanda Ortiz said.

As of writing the Diocese of Borongan is not yet releasing a new statement on their claims.

 

Bam Aquino on implementation of martial law in Mindanao: Dapat may aktwal na bakbakan muna!

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Senator Bam Aquino explains to the press why the third extension of martial law in Mindanao might be illegal.

During an ambush interview, Aquino believes that there’s should be an actual fight happening in Mindanao before the government can implement martial law.

“Kailangan may mangyari munang aktwal na bakbakan, hindi lang skirmishes,” Aquino said.

According to him, the 1987 constitution made the conditions to implement martial law stricter to avoid being misused by future leaders.

“So babalik tayo sa depinisyon ng konstitusyon, babalik ka rin doon sa ano ang hangarin ng constitutional commission who created the constituition.” he said.

“Ginawa talaga nilang mas strikto, nilagay nila yung ‘aktwal’ na salita para maging limitado talaga ang pag gamit ng martial law,” he added.

Despite these explanations, the opposition senators which includes him failed to block the third extension of martial law after receiving a mass support from both lower and upper house.

In his Twitter page, Aquino explained in a lengthy tweet why he wants the martial law in Mindanao to end.

According to him, the war in Marawi is already ended with a victory from the government, that’s why he believes that martial law should be removed now.

“Nagtagumpay na ang AFP sa gera ng Marawi laban sa Maute, kaya’t nararapat na tanggalin ang Martial law.” he said.

He believes that soldiers can do their job to secure the people even without martial law.

“Extraordinary Powers ang martial law, hindi ito pangkaraniwan o pang araw-araw. At kaya ng AFP na gawin ang kanilang trabaho kahit wala ito. Huwag dapat maging dependent sa martial law para gawin ang tungkulin at trabaho.”

Aquino also pointed out that if the priority of the government doesn’t need martial law to make it possible.

“Ang prayoridad na rehabilitasyon, good governance, long-term peace and order, development at pagtugis sa mga armadong elemento ay hindi nangangailangan ng martial law upang maipatupad. Kaya naman itong gawin dahil sa mandato ng AFP at sa natatamasang suporta mula sa gobyerno.” he said.

Since martial law in Mindanao was implemented by President Duterte, Aquino is already one of the senators who opposed it.

 

“Surprise!” PNP approaches PUV drivers not to get their licenses but to give them something

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Some public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Cebu City were surprised after they saw that several members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) stopped them and they thought that they were called because they committed a violation.

However, they don’t know that there’s a surprise waiting for them.

This week, several members of the PNP held a special operation, not to arrest the erring drivers, but to make them remember that the Christmas day is already coming.

Netizen Julia Labor, an of the passenger of one of the PUV that being called by the authorities recorded the happy scene between the driver and the authorities.

At first, the driver quickly coordinated with the authorities and easily give his license to them, however, he doesn’t know that the cops are going to give him some food packages that he can use to celebrate Christmas.

They even sing a Christmas song for the driver while they’re giving the gifts to him.

As of writing the video already reached 2 million views on Facebook.

Another gift-giving operation has been captured by the netizens and uploaded it on Facebook.

Facebook page The Philippine News uploaded a video of cops trying to stop the vehicles passing on them.

Some of the cops in the video even acted like they’re serious in trying to confiscate the licenses of the PUV drivers, however, in the end, they tried to calm the situation and informed them that they’re just doing a gift-giving.

The operation in the second video was headed by Police Station 10 PCINSP. Keith Andaya with Police Advisory Council.

Mindanaoan netizen to Anti-Martial law people: “Kayong mga taga Luzon andami nyong drama”

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Since martial law and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus has been implemented in Mindanao, militant groups from especially from Luzon and Visayas expressed organized many rallies against it.

And for the third time, the said groups and some critics of the Duterte administration who’s not living in Mindanao tried to block the martial law implementation in the said island, while the Mindanaoans expressed their support to it.

One Mindanaoan netizen couldn’t stop herself from criticizing the people of Luzon and Visayas for opposing the martial law in Mindanao despite without experiencing the mess happening in Mindanao personally.

Cheeny Kee (@KeeCheen) captured the attention of the netizens because of her tweet against the people who opposed the martial law extension.

In her tweet, she questioned why the people of Luzon and Visayas opposed the martial law if they’re not living in the southern part of the Philippines in the first place.

She also said that if they can just switch position and let the rebel groups wreak havoc in Luzon and Visayas.

“Kaming taga Mindanao suportado ang MArtial Law Kayong taga Luzon andami nyong drama mas apektado pa kayo. Baliktarin kaya natin? Lipat namin sa inyo Abusayaf, MILF, BIFF, MNLF, ISIS, MAUTE, NPA at etc Tapos kami mag rarally lang kunyare we care..” Cheeny Kee tweeted.

The tweet reached thousands of reactions from the netizens and it even reached Facebook.

Her post received praise from the supporters of the administration, saying that Cheeny only said that right thing.

“Taga Calabarzon (Luzon) ako at AGREE talaga ako sa Martial Law. sana buong bansa may martial law maliban sa Metro Manila (NCR). sila talaga yung tunay na kontrabida. e di sa kanila na lahat ng magulo. gusto nila magulo para hindi umangat ang bansa natin.” @Claud_lokohin said.

“Dami nga putak at reklamo ang taga Manila di naman sila nakatira sa mindanao…kung di ba mga buang,utok bolinaw,” @emmadavao said.

However, the tweet of Cheeny Kee also made her engage in some debate with the anti-martial law netizens.

“So ikaw bawal ka ring magsalita tungkol sa Metro Manila ha. Hindi ka naman taga dito e. Ganun kat*nga ang logic mo.”

However, Cheeny Kee managed to burn the netizen who tried to oppose her post.

“So ang lagay kayo lang may right magsalita? If we say enough naabuso na ba rights nyo nun? Sh*t mas kat*ngahan naman ng logic mo” she responded.

Some even mentioned that there’s a ‘historical evidence’ of abuses during the martial law in the past, however, Kee insisted that the martial law in Mindanao so far different from its former implementation.

“historical evidence pero nde guarantee na mangyayari.. gong oo nabubuhay ka sa past. paranoid ka dahil sa “historical eviddence” mo na nababasa.. nangyayari ba sa kabuohan ng Mindanao yung historical evidence mo? Anong rights ba namin ang naalis dahil may ML? hmmmm” she told netizen @philosophist

 

List of the Senators who vote ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ for the third extension of Martial Law in Mindanao

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For the third time, the request of the Duterte administration to grant Mindanao it’s third martial law and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus received widespread support in both the lower and upper house.

Despite some casted doubt on the martial law, the 235 members of the lower house expressed their support to its third extension while only 28 lawmakers disagreed with the proposal of the government.

The third extension of martial law also received a support from the Senate after 12 senators voted in favor of Duterte’s request while five senators voted against it.

The following are the result of the voting for the upper house:

YES TO THE THIRD EXTENSION OF MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO

  1. Senate President Vicente Sotto III
  2.  Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri
  3. Senators Gregorio Honasan II
  4. Panfilo Lacson
  5. Richard Gordon
  6. Cynthia Villar
  7.  Grace Poe
  8. Aquilino Pimentel III
  9. Jose Victor Ejercito
  10. Juan Edgardo Angara
  11. Sherwin Gatchalian
  12. Manny Pacquiao

NO TO THE THIRD EXTENSION OF MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO

  1. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
  2. Francis Pangilinan
  3.  Paolo Benigno Aquino
  4. Risa Hontiveros
  5. Francis Escudero

ABSTAINED

  1. Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto

Both Senators who hailed from Mindanao Miguel Zubiri and Manny Pacquiao both supported the third extension of martial law, saying that the Mindanaoans feel safer than before of the presence of the soldiers.

“Walang problema sa Mindanao kung may extension ang martial law. Mas makabubuti nga sa amin. Positive ang reaction ng mga tao, hindi problema ang martial law,” Pacquaio said in a radio interview.

The recent briefing with the lawmakers and the top officials of Armed Forces of the Philippines helped the politicians to decide if Mindanao needed a Martial Law even despite the Marawi Siege was already over many months ago.

In his request, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned that Abu Sayaff, Bansamoro Islamic Fighters, Daulah Islamiyah and other terr*rist groups are planning to do hostile activities.

However, some lawmakers like Senator Risa Hontiveros was not convinced that Mindanao still needs the martial law.

She also cast doubt that the third extension of martial law might be used by President Duterte to give his political allies a victory in the upcoming 2019 presidential elections.

“Ginamit ng diktador na si Ferdinand Marcos ang militar at ang dagdag na kapangyarihan nito para ipanalo ang kanyang mga kandidato at para patahimikin ang mga kritiko,” Hontiveros said in a statement.

Senator Bam Aquino also explained that he opposed the third extension of martial law because the government already won against the Maute group during the Marawi siege.

“Wala nang giyera sa Marawi at hindi natin kailangan ng Martial Law para tiyakin ang seguridad at pag-asenso ng Mindanao.”  Aquino said.

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