Michael Apacible Bulletin

  Formal Letter Regarding Banking Experience  to the Esteemed Filipino People, We must acknowledge a stark reality: corrupt politicians are often afforded great respect in banks, in sharp contrast to how we, the ordinary Filipino people, are frequently mistreated. I am writing to share a recent experience that has caused me significant frustration and disappointment, an experience I believe warrants reflection on how our institutions serve the very citizens they are designed to support. My intention was simple: to open a personal savings account at a branch of the Philippine National Bank (PNB). As a self-employed individual engaged in various informal ventures, including online subcontracting and other online business opportunities, I sought to utilize modern banking facilities for my humble livelihood, such as SIM card loading and managing digital transactions. During my visit, I observed instances where other customers appeared to receive preferential treatment, being atten...

  Nancy Binay Open to Dialogue with Taguig Amidst Territorial Dispute Makati City Mayor-elect Nancy Binay has expressed her willingness to engage in dialogue with Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano to resolve the long-standing territorial dispute between the two highly urbanized cities. This comes as Binay prepares to assume her new role, emphasizing the need for open communication to ensure a smooth transition and address the ongoing challenges related to the Supreme Court's decision on the contested "EMBO" barangays. "Actually, there's still a lot we need to discuss because there is no writ of execution yet, and there are Makati City assets that are currently in Taguig," Binay stated in a recent interview. She underscored the importance of fostering good relations between the two cities, acknowledging the complexities of the dispute that saw ten barangays, including Fort Bonifacio and the Bonifacio Global City complex, transferred to Taguig's jurisdicti...

  Panelo Advises Roque to Return to Philippines, Dismisses Political Persecution Claim in POGO Hub Case MANILA, Philippines - Former Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo has publicly urged ex-presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines and face the human trafficking charges filed against him, stemming from his alleged involvement with the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub, Lucky South 99, in Porac, Pampanga. In an interview with One News, Panelo addressed the arrest order issued by a Pampanga court against Roque, expressing his belief that Roque appeared to have acted as a lawyer for the controversial POGO operation. Panelo dismissed Roque's claims of political persecution, asserting that such an argument would be difficult to substantiate given statements Roque made during past congressional hearings. "It would be hard to prove Roque's claim of political persecution because of the statements he made during the past congressional ...

  Palace Acknowledges VP's "Violent" Rhetoric, Expresses Hope for Figurative Interpretation MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang has acknowledged the "violent" tone of Vice President Sara Duterte's recent statement regarding the impeachment trial, expressing hope that her remarks were merely a figure of speech and not meant to be taken literally. During a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Secretary Claire Castro addressed a question regarding the Vice President's comment that she wants the impeachment trial to "pursue because she wants to see bloodbath." "Medyo may pagka bayolente ang tugon ng ating Bise Presidente (The response of our Vice President had a somewhat violent tone)," Secretary Castro stated. However, she followed this by expressing a more optimistic interpretation of the Vice President's words. "Pero we hope that it is just a figure of speech and it should not be taken literally (But we hope that it is just a fig...

Palace to Former Spokesperson Roque: You Can't Hide Behind Asylum Request Malacañang Palace has issued a firm statement regarding former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's request for political asylum in the Netherlands, asserting that this action cannot shield him from a valid arrest warrant issued in the Philippines. Roque, who is facing an arrest warrant for his alleged involvement in a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Pampanga, recently stated his intention to continue pursuing political asylum. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro addressed the issue directly in a press briefing . She emphasized that Roque bears the responsibility of proving that the legal actions against him constitute mere harassment. "Roque filed his petition for asylum. So, to avoid arrest, especially since our country has issued a valid warrant of arrest, it is his responsibility to prove that any attempt to bring him back to the Philippines, whether thr...