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ABS-CBN News Reporter at the Natl Bureau of Investigation. Trimix Diver. Cat dad. Books. Crossfit. Big fan of Game of Thrones. IG: @nikobaua

Manila, Philippines
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Niko Baua
4 years
The NBI Death Investigation Division files cases of kidnapping, serious illegal detention with murder, and planting of evidence against the San Jose Del Monte Police Drug Enforcement Unit.
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Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla just joined the noise barrage.
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Just in Exclusive: The National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division issues a subpoena for OWWA Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson re a fake news complaint.
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Just in: The daughter of Vice President Leni Robredo, Aika Robredo, has sought the assistance of the NBI in investigating the spread of fabricated videos claiming to be her.
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She was alone carrying these two heavy bags of vegetables. I felt guilty that I wasnt able to bring her home. Unfortunately I had a scheduled interview in cityhall which I couldnt cancel. She’s just one of the many who had to walk today because they needed to earn.
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Just in: Teacher Ronnel Mas released from the NBI detention center after posting bail. He was assisted by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers and the Free Legal Assistance Group. They plan to contest the warrantless arrest made against him.
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Yes, and when he was 90, he was charged for plundering P172.83 million. I wish this sharpness, clarity and cohesiveness can explain how exactly did he use his pork barrel funds.
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At 97, he's memory is as sharp as knife! At his age, former SP JPE speaks with absolute clarity and cohesiveness.
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Were you also subpoenaed by the NBI, stemming from a complaint by Sen. Bong Go’s lawyers? The NBI wont disclose how many complaints his lawyers filed, but admitted that it was “several”. DM me. Im trying to gauge the number of complaints.
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….and if we still had our franchise, the coverage in Mindanao wouldve been far more extensive. We used to deploy one reporter, from Manila, for each affected province, and that’s besides the existing regional reporters in the area.
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Tony Velasquez
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Saw this tweet by @imheenlove , really curious why he's saying national media isn't reporting on Paeng's effects in Mindanao. Try watching the news programs on the various @ABSCBNNews platforms, and you might be disabused of that incorrect conclusion.
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The NBI’s investigation showed that the buybust operations were fabricated. The victims were allegedly kidnapped by the police, handcuffed, blindfolded and detained inside the police station as shown in this picture.
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A woman braving the flood along Araneta Ave just so she could go to the hospital.
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Niko Baua
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Hospicio de San Jose is also on lockdown. They are taking care of 20 babies, 50 PWDs and 55 other kids. Their staff is at 150. They are short on baby’s milk. They would also appreciate rice, biscuits & canned goods. You may leave it on their gate or call 87342366, 09666846750.
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The NBI Anti Organized and Transnational Crimes Division has arrested former Philippine Airlines Consultant Ben Sebastian and former Bureau of Customs official Atty. John Tan in an entrapment operation in a hotel in Manila.
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Niko Baua
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Meet Ben Corales, an eggplant farmer from San Luis town. He adopted 27 families from Lemery. He’s not just letting them live in his house & farm for free, but he also borrowed money so he can feed them. Most of them arent even his friends or relatives.
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Exclusive: NBI monitored foreign nationals, balikabayans and a celebrity breaking quarantine violations last year during the Delta Variant outbreak. Hotels, however, refused to cooperate in the investigation.
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The program ended almost an hour ago but motorists are still passing by to show support. #IbalikAngABSCBN
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Kabayan’s words before we were shut down. Hindi kami mananahimik. Hindi kami makakalimot.
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Actress Mylene Dizon joining the noise barrage.
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Kabataan Partylist Rep. Sarah Elago requested for an investigation from the NBI Cybercrime Division on 30 posts on disinformation against her and student/youth leaders. She says the posts were citing violence, threats or red tagging them.
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Sally Jonson statement on the private time of the Chief PNP & his family in Balesin island resort: The fact that PNP's high official are being invited at Balesin would only mean one thing - that these government officials can be bought by the Ongpins to keep their mouths shut 🤬.
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Note that the victims were still wearing the same clothes when they were detained in the police station, and after the alleged buybust operation where they allegedly fought against the police.
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Niko Baua
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Traffic still not moving around the ABS-CBN compound.
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Niko Baua
2 years
Robredo’s lawyers wrote a letter request to the NBI Cybercrime Division in authenticating sixty URLs that showed fabricated videos of Robredo. They are requesting the NBI to track the source of the videos and identify the accounts that were used.
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Niko Baua
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I like that I’m included in yesterday’s exclusive. 😂
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Niko Baua
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Robredo’s lawyers plan to file appropriate criminal complaints against those liable, once the NBI has authenticated and identified the posts.
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Niko Baua
1 year
Just in: Vhong Navarro has been granted by the court to post bail according to her lawyer Atty. Alma Mallonga.
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Niko Baua
4 years
We are not dead yet. #LabanKapamilya
@raissawriter
Raissa Robles
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Over to you, @gmanews The baton has been passed on to you, whether you like it or not, to hold government accountable. You can do it, or we are all in deep shit.
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4 years
Several motorists decorated their cars with ABS-CBN colors. #IbalikAngABCBN
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Update: I was able to locate Lola Carlota. For those who were asking how they can help her, dm me. I didnt expect her story to be retweeted this much, and for people to reach out and want to help her, is icing on the cake. Thank you.
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A private citizen filed a complaint against Uson for her post last month regarding PPEs allegedly purchased and distributed by the DOH. Uson apologized for the post after netizens complained that the PPEs in question were donated by a company.
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Look: Drone footage of the arrest of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., in Dili East Timor yesterday at around 4:00pm while playing golf at the Top Golf Driving Range and Bar. Courtesy: NBI
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ATM: Heavy traffic at the ABS-CBN noise barrage.
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They later realized, during the NBI’s investigation, that some of the victims were still detained alive inside the police station, when they were looking for them. The families vow to seek justice against the police so that extra judicial killings will stop in Bulacan.
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Niko Baua
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Roberto Ongpin, the owner of Balesin Island, is the father of Julian Ongpin. Julian Ongpin is the boyfriend of Bree Jonson who died in a resort in La Union last year, where 12g of cocaine was discovered. The PNP earlier claimed that there was no foul play in the incident.
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Vhong Navarro at the NBI expressing his frustration over his case, but says he will face the complaint head on.
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The NBI also questioned the firearms and drugs recovered by the police in the buybust operations. The NBI believes that these items were planted to make it appear that the drug operations were legitimate.
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Niko Baua
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The NBI sent subpoeanas to the chief and the members of the drug enforcement unit, but they refused to cooperate in the investigation. The chief of the San Jose del Monte PNP refused to give a comment on the cases filed by the NBI.
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A regional director of partylist candidate, People’s Volunteer Against Illegal Drugs, was arrested by the NBI Task Force Against Illegal Drugs in a buybust operation in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Two others were also apprehended.
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Niko Baua
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The complainant cited that Uson’s post is considered fake news, and that fake news peddlers may be penalized under the Bayanihan Heal As One Act.
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Niko Baua
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EXCLUSIVE: Tanya Bautista fetched her husband Vhong Navarro in the Taguig City Jail. She feels elated that he will now be released after being jailed for almost 3 months.
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Niko Baua
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Exclusive: AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos makes a request for medicine from Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian. He claims the medicine from China helped him recover from #Covid19 .
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Niko Baua
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Uson has not given a statement as of press time.
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Niko Baua
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The relatives of the victims initially thought that the victims were just missing, and sought help from the San Jose del Monte Police. The police allegedly told them to check funeral parlors and other police stations. Their relatives later showed up dead in the drug busts.
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Niko Baua
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Just In: NBI Asst Director Glenn Ricarte confirms that TV personality Jay Sonza was turned over to their custody after he was temporarily detained and arrested by the Bureau of Immigration two weeks ago.
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Niko Baua
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Statement of former NBI Director Atty. Virgilio Mendez on the passing of former President Noynoy Aquino. The 10B Pork Barrel Scam was the largest corruption case the NBI investigated under the anti-corruption drive of the Aquino administration.
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Niko Baua
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Traffic now at a standstill around the ABS-CBN compound.
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Niko Baua
4 years
Look: NBI Anti-Graft Division sends a letter request to Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto & Chairman Emiliano Ramos of Barangay Talon Uno, Las Pinas. They are requested to explain their alleged violations on the implementation of RA 11469 or Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.
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The NBI Death Investigation Division is also investigating other drug related deaths in Bulacan, in light of the findings they uncovered in the three buybust operations.
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Actress Beauty Gonzalez now in the noise barrage.
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Niko Baua
4 years
Kung mahal mo ang Kapamilya mo... ipagtanggol mo.
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Niko Baua
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We always try to set the bar.
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Jay Edward 𝕏
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Ganyan ang legit na EXCLUSIVE report! Ung mic ng ABS-CBN lang ang nandun! #TVPatrolLive @Nikobaua
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Niko Baua
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Lozada says he will not change the statements he made about the NBN-ZTE deal. He remains hopeful despite his imprisonment.
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Niko Baua
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Exclusive: NBI admits they’ve had difficulty in investigating fraudulent Philhealth claims since Philhealth has not been submitting records to them despite repeated requests.
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Niko Baua
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Actors Kim Chiu & Xian Lim show their support in the noise barrage in front of the ABS-CBN compound. #KapamilyaForever
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Niko Baua
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According to the police, in all three buybust operations, the suspects resisted arrest and used their pistols. The police claimed that they had to return fire to defend themselves, which led to the deaths of the drug suspects.
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Niko Baua
4 years
Exclusive Breaking: NBI arrests businessman Francis Leo Marcos.
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Niko Baua
4 years
One of the few programs that hold officials accountable... cant believe this was let go. No words.
@IanEsguerra
Christian Esguerra
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If you find value in our daily #ANCMattersOfFact interviews, please do watch the program while it lasts. Will be with ABS-CBN and ANC only until Sept. 30, having been shown the door. In the meantime, we’ll continue with some real, no-BS journalism.
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Felimon says the letter request was personal. He didnt answer further questions. AFP Spokesperson BGen. Edgard Arevalo declined to answer questions as well.
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NBI Cybercrime Division Chief Vic Lorenzo clarified that no charges have been filed yet against Uson. The investigation process includes summoning Uson to get a statement from her, and explain the social media post.
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ABS-CBN supporters giving food and water to fellow supporters in the noise barrage.
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Vhong Navarro with his wife and lawyer before they left the Taguig City Jail. Vhong lost some weight during his incarceration. Inmates were chanting “Vhong Navarro! Vhong Navarro! Vhong Navarro!”, during his release.
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Niko Baua
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@ABSCBNNews Exclusive: Francis Leo Marcos insists that he is related to the former president. A complainant, Eulen Marcos, confronts him for allegedly using the Marcos name for suspicious transactions. The NBI is currently investigating the names he has been allegedly using.
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Bureau of Customs intercepts 43,845,000.00 worth of smuggled fresh white onions from China.
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Niko Baua
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Navarro thanking his fans, says he will continue to work despite his legal woes. His legal team is currently handling his bail payment.
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Niko Baua
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The NBI checked three hotels if they followed quarantine protocols, they however, refused to allow the NBI to do a headcount of quarantined guests, and claimed that they didnt have a list of guests in their facility.
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Niko Baua
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CCTV footage of a dead body being dumped from a tricycle in Taft Ave this morning, that led to a minor accident.
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Niko Baua
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The two allegedly tried to extort 11 million pesos from the management of PAL. According to the executive asst of PAL Chairman Lucio Tan, the suspects made threats as early as January that PAL’s authority to release imported goods (ATRIG) would be blocked if they did not pay.
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Niko Baua
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Duterte sent a clear message on who he is and what he can do. Straightforward, humble yet confident.
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Niko Baua
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Firemen are still searching for the image of Sto. Nino, its also almost 300 years old. The head is made of ivory, the body is wooden.
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Niko Baua
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The NBI explained that they investigate fake news and online threats against all officials, especially if there are formal complaints filed in their office.
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Niko Baua
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Navarro says he has already forgiven Deniece Cornejo. He says there has been no attempt by either party to privately resolve the complaint.
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Niko Baua
4 years
BFP says the fire in Pandacan Church is now under control. The fixtures, roof , furniture and artwork are all heavily damaged.
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Niko Baua
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City of Manila to distribute 500 infrared thermometers to schools, daycare centers and health centers. This was donated by a private organization who wanted to help in the early detection of symptoms.
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Niko Baua
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According to a government employee tasked in monitoring quarantine passengers, a 5 star hotel in Makati allowed a famous personality to break quarantine protocol.
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Niko Baua
4 years
A condo unit lit up an ABS-CBN sign near the broadcast compound. #IbalikAngABCBN
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Just in: A joint team of the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police have arrived in the King Dome of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to serve two warrants.
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Niko Baua
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Architects are confident they can restore the Paco station to its original form. Plans to include a museum & a cafe.
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Niko Baua
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NBI serves the arrest warrant against SBSI President Jey Rence Quilario aka Senior Agila.
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Niko Baua
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NBI retrieves a cctv footage of missing UP Law professor & DOT Liaison officer Atty. Ryan Oliva leaving an establishment in Taguig last Sunday at 10:28am.
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Niko Baua
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2 things Im really excited about... @GameOfThrones season 4, & my first surfboard, w/ the iron throne #TakeTheThrone http://t.co/Nf74dztA4s
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The Philippine Air Force practicing for their airshow tom, after the wreath laying ceremony in the Rizal monument.
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The NBI says this is just an initial report of their investigation, and they will be expanding the scope of their probe now that there are more reports of quarantine violators.
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Niko Baua
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NBI NCR raids a makeshift covid testing clinic in Las Pinas where 100 Chinese employees were using rapid tests. This area was a night market for Chinese nationals, that was previously raided for lack of business permits.
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Just in: Actor Vhong Navarro has been transferred to the NBI detention center in Taft Ave., Manila.
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Niko Baua
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BFP Manila is still investigating what caused the fire. The Pandacan Church is almost 300 years old. The trusses and some parts of the church are made of wood.
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Niko Baua
2 years
The NBI’s investigation on Bree’s death is still ongoing as their foresic service is still analyzing the pieces of evidence they have already gathered.
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Niko Baua
4 years
Actor Enchong Dee, with his dog, also at the noise barrage.
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Niko Baua
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Technical divers from the Ph Navy, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard & PSG planted the Philippine flag 60m underwater at the Philippine Rise.
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Niko Baua
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A representative of a diagnostic laboratory also reported to the NBI that there were incidences when passengers were not present in the hotel when they had to notify them of their swab results.
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Niko Baua
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Exclusive: MMDA Spokesperson Asec. Celine Pialago consulting the NBI Cybercrime Division on possibly filing complaints against those who have been posting personal attacks against her about her private life.
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Niko Baua
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The live in partner of Peñarendondo says she wants the Gen Trias Police to tell the truth and stop ordering curfew violators in doing physical exercises.
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