Michael Apacible Bulletin

  PNP Officer Accuses Former PCSO Officials of Orchestrating the 2020 Assassination of Wesley Barayuga A police officer, Police Lieutenant Colonel Santi Mendoza, has accused former officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Royina Garma and Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo, of being behind the assassination of former PCSO Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga in July 2020. Both Garma and Leonardo denied the allegations during the House Quad Committee hearing at the Batasang Pambansa. However, Mendoza's emotional testimony provided detailed claims about their involvement in the crime. Lt. Col. Santi Mendoza's Testimony Mendoza revealed that he could not refuse the orders from his superiors and upperclassmen, fearing the potential consequences on his career and personal safety. He pointed directly at Garma, the former PCSO General Manager, and Leonardo, the former Davao CIDG Chief and current NAPLCOM Commissioner, as the masterminds behind the ambush that killed Baray

  Former Customs Officer Jimmy Guban Accuses Paolo Duterte and Mans Carpio of Involvement in Drug Operations Manila, Philippines — In a bombshell testimony before Congress, former Bureau of Customs Intelligence Officer Jimmy Guban implicated high-profile individuals, including Paolo Duterte and Mans Carpio, in illegal drug operations within the Bureau of Customs. Guban's revelations have sent shockwaves through political circles, raising serious concerns about corruption at the highest levels of government. Guban, who previously served as the Chief OIC of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) at the Port of Manila, detailed a series of threats and pressures he faced to remain silent about the involvement of Paolo Duterte, the son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his brother-in-law, Mans Carpio, in the illegal drug trade. According to Guban, his life and the safety of his family were at risk if he disclosed their names, especially if he were detained in

  House Hearing Uncovers Issues in Traffic Incident Involving Coast Guard and DOTR Personnel A recent Congressional hearing shed light on a controversial traffic incident involving personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Department of Transportation (DOTR). The incident, which took place on July 28, involved the improper handling of a traffic violation by a driver identified as Christopher Jude Lim de Vera, a dual citizen holding both American and Filipino nationalities. Identifying the Driver and the Owner of the Vehicle At the outset of the hearing, the DOTR Official confirmed the identity of the driver involved in the incident as Christopher Jude Lim de Vera, who is a dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines. The vehicle involved in the incident was registered under de Vera's mother, a Filipina. However, a significant issue arose when it was discovered that the address listed in the vehicle's registration documents was a vacant lot, raising conc

  Isang Pamilya, Isang Tagumpay: Ang Panalo ni Carlos Yulo sa Paris Olympics at ang Mga Pagsubok ng Kanilang Pamilya Sa kasagsagan ng kagalakan ng buong bansa sa tagumpay ni Carlos "Caloy" Yulo sa Paris Olympics, isang kontrobersiya sa kanilang pamilya ang umusbong at pinag-usapan sa social media. Ang usapin ay umiikot sa mga alegasyon ukol sa perang insentibo na natanggap ni Caloy mula sa World Championships. Noong Agosto 4, sa isang eksklusibong panayam, nagbigay-pahayag ang ina ni Caloy, si Angelica Yulo, upang itanggi ang mga akusasyon laban sa kanya. Mga Akusasyon ng Pagnanakaw Sa panayam, ipinahayag ni Angelica ang kanyang sama ng loob sa mga paratang ng kanyang anak. “Masama yung loob ko, parang syempre ano, nandun yung pain e, na parang sabihan ka ng anak mo na magnanakaw, na parang gusto ko sabihin, asan yung ninakaw?” aniya. Iginiit niya na walang pagbabago sa kanilang lifestyle mula noong hindi pa kumikita si Caloy hanggang sa nagkaroon na ito ng kita. Paglilinaw s

In this hearing, the discussion focuses on the legality and business practices of service providers like DSCs concerning offshore gaming corporations. The participants debate whether these practices fall within legal boundaries, with some arguing they might be contravening their allowed activities. Attorney Roque defends his actions, explaining his involvement with Whirlwind Company and their dealings with PAGCOR, clarifying that his role did not involve any unlawful activities. He also addresses his professional relationship with Whirlwind, denying any attorney-client relationship with other entities, and explains his efforts to assist Whirlwind in resolving issues with their clients.