Thank you for the past 8 years, ABS-CBN News.
Immensely grateful for all the opportunities, the challenges and the lessons I learned along the way.
Forever Kapamilya! ❤💚💙
ABS-CBN, DZMM, other stations will go off air for now.
But we will be back, just as we survived martial law.
Let history and the Filipino people judge this moment.
(Our coverage continues on ANC and DZMM Teleradyo.)
#NoToABSCBNshutdown
De Guzman: "Hindi ko naman ilalaban 'yung malayong boto ko. Hindi ko na ilalaban yan para makaabot pa ako..." but he wants Comelec to explain irregularities including the consistent ratio of votes between Bongbong Marcos and VP Leni Robredo.
JUST IN: Self-confessed druglord Kerwin Espinosa recants ALL his allegations vs detained Sen. Leila de Lima in a counteraffidavit subscribed before the DOJ this afternoon, his lawyer Raymund Palad tells ABS-CBN News.
Espinosa says claims vs De Lima NOT TRUE.
Dual citizenship means 100% Filipino and 100% foreign citizen. It doesn't mean 50% Filipino and 50% American, especially if both parents are Filipinos. Lawmakers should know this.
In tonight's debate, Ka Leody de Guzman, Bongbong Marcos spar over armed struggle, peace talks.
Marcos rejects armed struggle, says govt must defend itself vs groups that try to bring it down.
De Guzman says no one wants armed struggle but forced due to societal injustices.
Pardon the shameless plug...
It's not often that you get words of support from your big boss in the midst of all that is happening. 😊
It's not often, too, you make her friend request wait for 2 days 😅
But thanks again for everything, Ma'am Ging Reyes!
Yes! Finally! Rep. Sato gets it. Franchise hearings should not delve into content. It should be content-neutral regulation. If you have complaints, go to court she says, not use franchise hearing as this amounts to prior restraint.
WATCH: Marites Asis begs and kneels in front of police to allow them to bring baby River to Manila North Cemetery. Police initially insisted on 1pm timeline but relented.
Took this photo past 2am July 2016. Drug suspects, police claimed. Father was pleading to be interviewed. He wanted to tell the truth.
12 hrs later, they were dead. "Nanlaban" inside a police station. Saw their dead bodies at the morgue.
Still haunts me to this day.
#WPFD2020
PROJECT NOAH
98 people dead due to tropical storm Paeng.
Could the deaths have been prevented?
Project NOAH was created in 2012 to provide hazard maps down to the brgy level. But its funding under DOST was cut under the Duterte admin. It was absorbed by UP.
#ANCRundown
So apparently, no to "oligarchs" but yes to cronies and political dynasties. This happened in the 70s, it is happening now.
You can try convincing people to hate "oligarchs" all you want. People just hate hypocrites.
EXCLUSIVE:
ABS-CBN News has learned that Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, who questioned ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III's citizenship, had previously sought to allow dual citizens to run for public office without renouncing foreign citizenship.
The Lopezes, with their wealth, will live on.
Pero ang mga ordinaryong empleyado, na may mga pinapaaral, pinapagamot at binubuhay, sila ang pinatay niyo. Blood is in your hands.
Came across my CrimLaw 1 exam booklet where the 1st question was on the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (Human Security Act).
It struck me that 15 years on, we’re still dealing with the same arguments on vagueness, violations of basic rights. We never learn, no?
Only SMNI, Net25 and GMA invited.
In an ideal world, we should all be able to say, in solidarity, “No, sir. Everyone should be invited to a presidential presscon.”
After all, governance is for all and not for a select few.
#Unity
Pres'l bet Leody de Guzman: Hindi ko kikilalanin bilang pangulo at bise-pangulo si Bongbong Marcos at si Sara Duterte. Lalabanan ko ang gobyerno niya, ang kanyang mga patakaran at hindi ako kailanman magkakaroon ng ilusyon na magkakaroon ng pagbabago sa buhay ng masang Pilipino.
The ABS-CBN shutdown will always be a personal issue for Kapamilyas. It wasn’t just jobs that they lost but dreams, aspirations and for some, their lives.
So enough with the hypocrisy. 2021 na.
Forgive but never forget.
Philippine broadcaster Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid, was gunned down in Las Piñas Monday night. ABS-CBN reporter Nico Bagsic gives updates on this story.
#ANCRundown
Full story to follow on
Is it just me or do you also find yourself easily irritated or agitated during this pandemic?
Seems like this virus is also taking away our patience.
Or perhaps the uncertainty is unsettling.
Pres Rodrigo Duterte, who did not attend wake, burial of Pres Benigno Aquino III, sent a brief message to online convention of Integrated Bar of PH, the country’s largest lawyers’ group. Some NUPL members changed profile pics during speech: Stop the Attacks on Lawyers and Judges
From Erap's jueteng scandal, impeachment and ouster, Gloria's NBN-ZTE and Hello Garci scandals to PNoy's DAP and Mamapasano scandals and Duterte's war on drugs death toll and position towards China, the media covered it all.
Kami ba talaga ang biasED or those who fail to see?
All of the drama could’ve been avoided if govt officials were more tolerant of criticisms.
Hindi lahat ng bumabatikos gustong pabagsakin ang gobyerno. Karamihan, gusto lang mapabuti ang buhay nating lahat. Siguro, wag masyadong defensive?
Para sa bayan lang, walang personalan.
BREAKING: A Las Piñas City court has acquitted of an illegal drug possession charge the son of Philippine Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla.
‘Yung hindi na kaya, pero pinipilit pa rin. That’s not sacrifice; that’s disservice.
‘Yung pagod na pero sige pa rin.
That’s not selflessness; that’s selfishness.
When you respect the people you love, you know when to stay and when to walk away.
WATCH | At 08:38 AM, the Philippine supply vessel Unaizah May 4 was subjected to direct water cannoning by two CCG vessels near Ayungin Shoal. The UM4 supply boat sustained heavy damages at around 08:52 due to the continued blasting of water cannons from the CCG vessels.
Takeaway tonight:
When you know your worth, you never have to prop yourself up nor put other people down.
When you’re just faking it, you’ll always feel threatened by the real thing.
Respect is earned, not by words but through meaningful actions that make a difference.
PERSONAL THREAD:
President Duterte starts off 5th State of the Nation Address by attacking Sen. Frank Drilon, the Lopezes and ABS-CBN, accusing the family of using the network against political enemies. Says he is among victims.
Maria Ressa is 1st Filipino to win Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
“A world without facts means a world without truth and trust. And if you don’t have any of those things, you certainly can’t conquer coronavirus, can’t conquer climate change.”
[Statement] Navallo did not deserve to be bullied for the truth
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippine denounces Sagip Rep. Rodante Marcoleta for turning the House hearing on ABS-CBN's franchise on Monday, June 8,—
Hard GCQ. Don’t know what that means.
What’s harder to understand? How we ended up this way despite the year that passed, when our ASEAN neighbors are doing much better.
Dude, before shading highly-respected, award-winning journalist
@chiarazambrano
, check your body of work.
Nakakahiya sa Cannes, New York Festivals, TOYM awards ni Chiara and her Chevening scholarship.
Happy weekend! 😎
Former VP Jejomar Binay leads a group of lawyers in filing 24th petition vs the Anti-Terrorism Act before the Supreme Court. Concerned Lawyers for Civil Liberties petitioners include ex-Sen. Rene Saguisag and ex-UP Law Dean Pacifico Agabin.
Today marks our last day covering presidential bet Ka Leody de Guzman
@LeodyManggagawa
It’s been an honor to have followed him these past few months, knowing he ran a good campaign with honest intentions, despite meager resources and support. Truly worth covering.
#Halalan2022
FACT CHECK: VP Leni Robredo never implied the President was missing during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses.
#NasaanAngPangulo
trended online because social media users were asking for the President’s whereabouts before and during the typhoon, as has happened before.
Duterte: I would like to give a caution to the Vice President. She made a blunder, a big one, and she practically lied making her incapable of truth. Yung pakana niya na wala ako noong bagyo, I was here. I was attending ASEAN Summit
Tarlac court convicts Police Staff Sgt. Jonel Nuezca to 2 counts of murder for killing of mother and son Sonia Gregorio & Frank Anthony Gregorio in Dec 2020, which was caught on cellphone video. He is sentenced to suffer up to 40 yrs in jail (reclusion perpetua) for each count.
Sorry sir but I won't stoop down to your level. Unlike you, I have plenty of work to do instead of trolling people with ad hominems and filing dubious cases for attention. You won't get coverage from me. You don't deserve a response.
This man lost his job because of the pandemic. He resorted to selling otap to earn a living, outside a fastfood chain along E. Rodriguez, Sr. Ave. in QC.
He declined to give his name and to be interviewed. He simply just wants to earn to survive.
Walang nagugutom sa Pilipinas?
The West Philippine Sea is not “disputed waters.”
The only persons disputing it are those whose ability to understand the Hague tribunal ruling is in dispute.
Totoo bang na-EDSA-pwera ang taumbayan dahil sa 1987 Constitution?
Hindi nga ba patas ang Saligang Batas?
Let’s examine the claims in the ad calling for Charter change.
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
Little by little, we'll inch our way back to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
#IbalikAngABSCBN
JUST IN: Framers of the 1987 Constitution, Ateneo and Xavier Law professors, SENTRO file 6th petition against Anti-Terrorism Act before the Supreme Court.
It's becoming clear now. This is an assault on the Lopezes as "oligarchs." So if we remove the Lopezes, ABS-CBN can continue operating?
Convenient that Lopezes can't even speak up in their defense.
#IbalikAngABSCBN
#VoteYesToABSCBNFranchise
Isang matinding yakap, mga Kapamilya.
Kung anuman ang nararamdaman niyo ngayon, damhin niyo lang.
Ipunin ang mga resibo dahil balang araw, tayo naman ang magsasabi: "And I will make sure that you will remember this episode of our times forever."
#IbalikAngABSCBN
BREAKING: Justice Leonen now announcing 2020-21 Bar Exams results with fellow justices and his team.
Out of 11,402 Bar takers who finished exams, a record 8,241 or 72.28% passed the Bar Exams.
The World Tonight Part 1:
A longer piece on the pink caravan/motorcade in support of VP Leni Robredo’s presidential bid which organizers say drew 10,000 vehicles in 49 areas all over the Philippines.
Everyone should be created equal, and people are entitled to fight against injustice. We
#StandWithThailand
, because we believe democracy is for all, and we should live in a society that respects everyone.
Be Water, my friend. Stay safe.
JUST IN: 24 more intl lawyers from around the world oppose presidential spox Harry Roque's candidacy to the Intl Law Commission. Led by the Intl Assn of Democratic Lawyers, they call Roque's bid incompatible with ILC's mandate, which may affect reputation, prestige, credibility.
The moment the screen turned black as ABS-CBN signed off just before 8 last night.
"Laban." We will fight.
But we will comply for now,
in accordance with the law.
#NoToABSCBNShutdown
Ilang beses mang pilit na ipasara, magbabalita at magbabalita pa rin kami hangga't may tumatangkilik at may sumusuporta. Walang iwanan, Kapamilya!
#LabanKapamilya
#IbalikAngABSCBN
Anyone feeling a sense of dread?
As night falls, we inch closer back to ECQ -- a reminder that this nightmare is far from over.
Anxiety is this pandemic's silent killer.
De Guzman: May pagtanggap naman ako na itong laban na ‘to ay magiging mahirap para sa akin, uphill na battle ito at hindi naman pwede na one click, mababago ‘yung mga pananaw, pag-iisip, kultura ng ating mga botante na mahabang hinulma sa ganitong klase ng eleksyon mayroon tayo.
A private school teacher who posted a video of a police officer identifying VP Sara Duterte as the VIP who will pass by Commonwealth Avenue is now facing complaints for sharing false news and child abuse before the QC Prosecutor’s Office.
JUST IN: More than 150 PH lawyers write to more than 190 United Nations member-states to oppose presidential spox Harry Roque’s bid to join the International Law Commission. Elections set on November 12.
Closing statement: Why should people vote for you?
De Guzman:
Hindi ako magnanakaw.
Hindi ako trapo, hindi ako pamilya ng daynastiya.
Ako ay anak ng magsasaka, sanay sa trabaho. Hindi mag-aaksaya ng panahon para sa mga bagay na hindi para sa kapakanan ng mamamayan.
FINAL AND EXECUTORY.
In the face of claims by the Marcos camp that the P203-B estate tax due is still being litigated in court, a Supreme Court document shows the June 5, 1997 SC ruling became final and executory on March 9, 1999.
Tested negative for COVID Saturday. Took a flight Sunday night and arrived in Manila Monday.
By Monday night, started feeling weak with itchy throat. Had fever overnight. Now 37.9°C with body aches, confined to bed. Every move is a struggle.
Ingat guys. Enemy is invisible.
De Guzman: Hindi pwede talaga na maasahan ang mga trapo at mga political dynasties, ang mga bilyunaryong pulitiko. Pwedeng manalo nga lang sa eleksyon pero sa panunungkulan nung ipinanalo bigo ka. Kaya ang panalo lang dito na kakatapos lang ay (sila) pa rin.
Traveling to/returning to the Philippines? BEWARE
Registration with One Health Pass is required before entering the Philippines but it doesn’t require payment.
A quick search online will yield 2 choices:
1st choice is an ad that charges fees, 2nd one is the official website.
Why the need to edit this info out of the speech that aired and for Malacanang to later claim the President wasn't referring to ABS-CBN when he clearly was?
In a 40-minute audio recording of the entire speech acquired by the Inquirer, President Rodrigo Duterte once again took a swipe at ABS-CBN just days after Congress denied its franchise application.
Isang karangalan na maging kapamilya at makasama ang mga Patrol ng Pilipino sa nakalipas na limang taon para maghatid ng balita at impormasyon.
Anuman ang mangyari, in the service of the Filipino worldwide, we remain.
#kapamilyaforever
❤️💚💙
#IbalikAngABSCBN
#VoteYesToABSCBN
Really curious what the "internal survey" is showing. They've shut down Ch 2, monopolized hearings in the House, did Facebook live, wanted to shut down the news division and now even TV Plus and Sky. Just how much influence does TV Patrol have despite its limited reach?
Oxford Philippines Society, composed of Filipino students and alumni of Oxford University in England, sets the record straight about Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.: He did not finish his degree and failed the preliminary examinations. But he has a special diploma.
WATCH: Envelopes given to attendees of Uniteam rally in Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija where Umali local slate also campaigned inside gov's compound. I saw two envelopes containing P500 each, but they did not consent to take photos of money. Marcos camp, Partido Federal deny knowledge.