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Friday 19 April 2024

Weekend Roundup: First Lady Liza Marcos' feud with VP Sara Duterte, UPCAT results, and Taylor Swift's new album

Hello, reader!

This week, we covered First Lady Liza Marcos' revelations regarding her rift with Vice President Sara Duterte, Japan's potential inclusion in the Balikatan exercises, and the interception of P13 billion worth of shabu at a Batangas checkpoint.

Here's your Weekend Roundup, your weekly fix for everything you need to catch up.

OUT IN THE OPEN

'Bad shot na 'yan sa akin'

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos admitted to snubbing Vice President Sara Duterte following her attendance at the controversial prayer rally where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was called a drug addict. It can be recalled that former president Rodrigo Duterte called incumbent President Marcos "bangag," a slang term for a drug user during the said rally organized by Duterte's family in January.

First lady bares beef with Sara for laughing at 'addict' claim. Araneta-Marcos said she felt hurt on her husband's behalf when Vice President Duterte was reportedly seen laughing as former president Duterte called President Marcos a drug addict on stage.

'I know what line not to cross' – FL Liza on Imee Marcos. In the same interview, the First Lady was asked about her relationship with Sen. Imee Marcos, saying "[M]aybe you should ask her. I'm just the outlaw; I know what line not to cross."

Liza Marcos laughs off rumors she 'plans' to run for senator. She has also heard insinuations that her medical outreach program is a front for a future senatorial run. However, the First Lady clarified she has never had any interest in running for a public office.

LIFESTYLE

Experiencing Sapporo

Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, presents an array of culinary treasures enough to excite food lovers. From the comforting warmth of soup curry to the abundance of scallops, snow crab, and uni, the Japanese region delivers a dining experience that delights the senses.

INQFOCUS

PH ocean systems deteriorating

Famed for its stunning beaches, the Philippines faces a stark reality as it plunges to 214th out of 220 in the latest Ocean Health Index (OHI), signaling a decline in marine ecosystem health. Learn more about this issue in this special story by Cristina Eloisa Baclig.

INQFOCUS

Dying of heat

Excessive heat, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, can be "dangerous to health" and can trigger a string of deadly heat-related illnesses, even death. Read more about this special report by Kurt Dela Peña.

MUST-READS

Ten stories you shouldn't miss

P13-B 'shabu' seized by cops in Batangas checkpoint
PH, US eyeing inclusion of Japan in 'Balikatan'
China says Marcos gov't broke 'new' Ayungin pact
Some Chinese students in Cagayan allegedly pay P2 million to get degrees
UPCAT result for academic year 2024-2025 out
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is great sad pop, meditative theater
A Mandaluyong cafe built by a love for travel and craft
'Yolo' for thought: 5 lessons for every struggling soul
Popoy and Basha's love story gets the theater treatment in 'One More Chance' musical
Column of the Week: Dealing with China's rise

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Regards,

Samuel Yap

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Thursday 18 April 2024

Red, yellow alerts raised again in Luzon, Visayas

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April 19, 2024

Hello, reader! Today's headlines: Luzon and Visayas face consecutive red and yellow alerts due to power shortages, ERC investigates plant outages, and China accuses Marcos administration of breaking Ayungin Shoal pact.

Red, yellow alerts raised again in Luzon, Visayas

For the fourth straight day on Friday (April 19), grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) will raise red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas as more than 30 power plants are unavailable.

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ERC probes outages of some power plants

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is investigating why several power plants remained offline on Thursday, prompting the issuance of red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas for three consecutive days.

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China says Marcos gov't broke 'new' Ayungin pact

China insisted it had reached an "internal understanding" and a "new model" to deescalate tension at Ayungin Shoal with the Philippines, but said that the Marcos administration "abandoned" it seven months later.

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DMW: 3 Filipinos dead due to flooding in UAE

Three Filipinos have died due to the widespread flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Migrant Workers Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac confirmed on Thursday evening.

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BSP seen easing rates in 2024, regardless of Fed move

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to make its easing move later this year no matter what the US Federal Reserve would decide on the timing of its rate cut, London-based Capital Economics said.

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Miss AI: World's first AI pageant now open

Miss AI is the world's first beauty pageant for AI-generated models. The official WAICA website says it "will celebrate the technical skill and work behind digital influencer personas from across the world."

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EDITORIAL: Where on earth is Quiboloy?

If the PNP is finding it difficult to locate controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy to serve him several arrest warrants, it's definitely not because of divine circumstances despite his many claims to celestial powers.

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UPCAT result for AY 2024-2025 out

Results of college admission to the University of the Philippines (UP) for the Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025 were released Friday, April 19.

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POC incentive: A gold in Paris means a home in Olympic Village

The Philippine Olympic Committee and Cignal sealed a partnership for the airing of action in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with POC President Bambol Tolentino pledging a house and lot for any Filipino athlete who wins a gold medal.

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Tech tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in data breach

As more of our lives move online, our personal data are becoming ever more vulnerable to theft or being mistakenly exposed.

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Courtney Love: 'Every successful woman is cloned'

American alternative rock performer Courtney Love made her contempt for certain chart-topping pop divas known on Apr. 13 in an interview with the Evening Standard.

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Hurt? Relatable? Here's why Cebuano fans tune in to Taylor Swift's songs

Buckle up, Swifties, to a new Wonderland because this is not a Glitch—The Tortured Poets Department is here! Are you ready for it?

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This is how I ate my way around snowy Sapporo

Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, presents an array of culinary treasures enough to excite food lovers. Here are five must-try dining spots around the city.

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