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2025-01-16
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Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
US VP Harris reaffirms defense commitment to PH amid WPS tensionsUS Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the US’ commitment to the defense of the Philippines amid Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, as well as maintaining the strong ties between the two countries.
Article continues after this advertisementAccording to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in a statement on Wednesday, Harris made the commitment during a phone call with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night (Manila time).
big777winFEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Comelec halts printing of ballots for May polls NEWSINFO Marcos, wife Liza host dinner for senators NEWSINFO PNP defends self after DILG chief smells ‘conspiracy’ Comelec halts printing of ballots for May pollsThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Tuesday that it was immediately stopping the printing of 73 million official ballots for the May 12 elections after the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing it from disqualifying five candidates, among them former Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice.
In a statement, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said that while the poll body has yet to officially receive the copies of the TRO, “we commit to fully comply with said orders.”
Article continues after this advertisement South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bidImpeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, after hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long standoff.
Article continues after this advertisementYoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, is the first sitting president in the nation’s history to be arrested.
80% of 400 Pogo hubs shut down; small-scale ops monitoredAt least 80 percent of the 400 Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogo) hubs have already ceased their operations in the country, while those defying the total ban order have resorted to a “guerilla” style of operations.
This information was given by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Tuesday.
"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
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