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popular Paulo Avelino on KC Concepcion: My ‘longtime crush’ Ex-MILF spokesman doubts Moro fighters will turn over weapons Aquino knew of Mamasapano mission; Purisima called the shots – SAF chief Replace P-Noy? Cure is worse than disease PLDT extending free Internet scheme 2 dead, 11 hurt as Taguig condo flooring collapses Aquino LP ally: Suspend BBL hearings Marwan finger cut off for DNA videos Purisima may face contempt over alleged role in Mamasapano clash -Ombudsman Plan to oust Aquino over Mamasapano carnage bared Cayetano: Mamasapano clash a terror attack, massacre Trillanes: Marwan death ‘absolves’ Aquino Fertility dance marks filing of SC petition to stop Obando landfill MANILA, Philippines—A Bangladeshi national traversing Kamias Road in Quezon City on Friday died on the scene after motorcycle-riding assailants fired multiple shots at him. Quezon City Police District Spokesperson Senior Insp. Maricar Taqueban said in a text message to INQUIRER.net that Anisur Rahman was driving his Toyota Fortuner (with plate number ZJE 332) when two men onboard a motorcycle came near the driver’s side “and shot the victim several times.” He was still able to drive before bumping heads-on with a car on the opposite side of the road, Taqueban said. His attackers escaped toward Edsa, the police officer added. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack. Julliane Love de Jesus RELATED STORIES 2 shot and wounded in Quezon City road rage ‘Riding in tandem’ motorcyclists strike anew, shoots and wounds man in QC Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add Read More …

Senior Officials of the 21-member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation pose for a formal picture during the opening of the First Senior Officials’ Meeting in Clark, Pampanga. Nestor Corrales/INQUIRER.net CLARK, Philippines— The 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) are bolstering their anti-terrorism defenses to ensure security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. “Apec members are strengthening capacity in the Asia-Pacific region to fight terrorism and ensure the security of our people and our economies,” Oscar Valenzuela, chair of the Apec Counter-Terrorism Working group said in a statement. Valenzuela said coordination among member economies is underway as terrorism continues to elevate risks in the Asia-Pacific region. “We continue to see a rise in the spread of violent extremism worldwide,” he said. Valenzuela said the brutal death of two Japanese hostages by the Islamic State group signals an increased threat in the region. He said the new developments in technology and communications are posing new counter-terrorism challenges that put lives and livelihoods at risk, citing “it is critical to move swiftly to address these advances.” The Apec official pointed the importance of aligning government policies of member economies as well as with existing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regimes to clamp down the financing of terrorists. He said a stepped up cooperation “to boost relevant prosecutorial and law enforcement capacities in the region. According to him, discussion on travel-related aspects of increasing terrorist flows is also underway among Apec member economies. “The movement of terrorist recruits traveling to and from Read More …

DALY CITY, California — “English Only, Please,” the romance comedy that bagged second place at the recent Metro Manila Film Fest, will start its North America run on February 20. Fresh from its successful showing in the Philippines, the movie proved to be a big winner for lead stars, Jennelyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay. A light-hearted  romantic comedy, “English Only, Please” combines the optimism, heartbreak and fuzzy warmth of newfound true love. It is best watched with friends and loved ones as the lines resonate with anyone who can identify with love, laughter and relationships. The charming rom-com tells of the bond that develops between Fil-Am Julian Parker (Ramsay) and Tere Madlansacay (Mercado), the Filipino interpreter he hires. The two come from different worlds but have one thing in common –- they are both brokenhearted. Julian comes to Manila from New York with only one goal: to perfectly recite the Filipino translation of his angry letter to his half-Pinay ex-girlfriend Megan (Isabel Oli), all with the help of the perky and feisty Tere, the Filipino-English tutor he hires online. Ramsay proves to be a perfect foil to the Jennylyn; both turn fine performances, fitting their characters to a T and acting very naturally. The awards the movie has received prove that “English Only, Please” is a refreshing and welcome change to the usual slapstick or horror films lately being shown at festivals. At the Metro Manila fest, it garnered 2nd Best Picture, Best Actor (Ramsay), Best Actress (Mercado), Best Director (Dan Villegas), Read More …

popular Aquino did not snub arrival honors for slain cops – Palace Aquino LP ally: Suspend BBL hearings 2 dead, 11 hurt as Taguig condo flooring collapses Philippines protests Chinese ramming of 3 fishing boats Cosco group strengthens foothold in Central Luzon ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ arouses sex toy boom Facebook page honors 7 fallen frat ‘brods’ What’s inside City of Dreams Manila? videos Purisima may face contempt over alleged role in Mamasapano clash -Ombudsman Plan to oust Aquino over Mamasapano carnage bared Cayetano: Mamasapano clash a terror attack, massacre Trillanes: Marwan death ‘absolves’ Aquino Fertility dance marks filing of SC petition to stop Obando landfill WASHINGTON, DC — The Philippine Embassy February 5 thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for confirming that it was indeed wanted Jemaah Islamiyah militant Zulkifli Abdhir that police commandos killed in Maguindanao last week. The initial results of the tests conducted on the DNA samples taken from the slain terrorist was conveyed to Ambassador Jose Cuisia, Jr. by Chief Supt. Jose Gentiles, the Embassy’s Police Attache, who has been coordinating with the FBI. “We wish to thank the FBI for its assistance in confirming what Philippine authorities have been saying all along–that the Malaysian bomb maker Marwan has finally been eliminated.” Cuisia said. “It heartens us to know that the sacrifice of the 44 men who never came back from Mamasapano was not in vain,” Cuisia said as he expressed condolences to the families of the members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Read More …

Marwan. PHOTO FROM FBI.GOV ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Inside a beachfront resort here, several Americans planned the botched Jan. 25 operations in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, which killed Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, but also left 44 police commandos, 18 rebels and four civilians dead. A Philippine Daily Inquirer source who refused to be identified due to security reasons said the Mamasapano operation was “fully funded by the US.” “The Americans, who have a secret facility inside the La Vista del Mar Resort, planned and funded the operation,” the source said. La Vista del Mar Resort, located in Barangay (village) Upper Calarian some six kilometers from the city’s downtown area, is owned by the family of first district Rep. Celso Lobregat. Lobregat denied knowing anything about the operations to get Marwan or accommodating American operatives to plan the secret operations in his hotel. “I do not know anything about it,” Lobregat, in a text message to the Inquirer Thursday afternoon, said. The source described the “facility” inside La Vista del Mar as having a blue gate and having been “occupied by the Americans and the biggest number of elite forces of the 84th Special Action Force Company.” According to Joel New, the barangay chair of San Jose Gusu and a former employee of the resort, the facility belongs to Special Action Force (SAF). “It’s a camp of the SAF and it is located beside the resort. They (SAF) do tactical operations training and swimming, including speedboat operations, there,” New said. Read More …