Marcos grants clemency to ex-Iloilo City mayor

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering the Maharlika Fund's investment in NGCP, Trump's remarks on a third term, and President Marcos granting clemency to ex-Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌

UPDATE PREFERENCES ­ January 28, 2025 ­ Hi, reader! Today, we're covering the Maharlika Fund's investment in NGCP, Trump's remarks on a third term, and President Marcos granting clemency to ex-Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog. ­ Marcos grants clemency to ex-Iloilo City mayor President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, seven years after his dismissal from service due to alleged ill-gotten wealth. ­ Read the full story ­ First investment: Gov't, through Maharlika, gets 20% stake in NGCP The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is buying a 20-percent stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the private company operating the country's lone electricity transmission network. ­ Read more ­ Comelec says printing of ballots must be done 'at all costs' by April 14 The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is confident of finishing the printing of 73 million ballots for the May 12 elections by April as originally scheduled, despite the delays caused by the temporary restraining orders (TROs) granted by the Supreme Court to disqualified candidates. ­ Read more ­ Filipino wife of detained Chinese: He's not a spy The wife of the Chinese national who was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation earlier this month for alleged espionage activities asserted on Monday that her husband was not a spy. ­ Read more ­ Trump 'not 100% sure' he's barred from third term US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was "not 100 percent sure" he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it. ­ Read more ­ ­ EDITORIAL: The spies among us Chinese espionage is a clear and present danger that the nation must confront head-on. To this end, the authorities must act decisively to flush out all spies and protect military assets and civilian infrastructure. Otherwise, Manila will pay dearly for its complacency should it fail to safeguard national secrets from Beijing's prying eyes. ­ Read more ­ ­ Other must-reads   How to quit social media for a much-needed digital detox PBA: TNT goes for No. 2 ranking Is sonder the antidote to main character syndrome? Vic Sotto on fatherhood, marriage, life at 70  Laplapan nina Tony Labrusca at Angel Aquino sa 'Glorious' inabot ng 10 oras Mikee Morada binalaan ng 1 artista na huwag jowain si Alex Gonzaga Visit INQUIRER.net for more latest news ­ Follow us on social: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ INQUIRER.net  3rd Floor Media Resource Plaza Building 2530 Mola corner Pasong Tirad Streets La Paz, Makati City 1204Tel. No. +632-5192800 You've received it because you've subscribed to our newsletter. View in browser | Unsubscribe | Update preferences