WATCH: Coup attempt is yet to be verified - Lorenzana

"There's nothing to worry" this was reiterated by Delfin Lorenzana, Defense Secretary. This is in connection with the rumored brewing coup plot against the Duterte administration. This was also seconded by General Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff of AFP. He assures that destabilization plans are non - verified information yet.

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Moreover, GEN Año dismissed the allegations by Senator Trillanes about an alleged report about a famous politician who is recruiting graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) class 2006 to launch a coup a coup plot against Duterte. Año said for now that remains as a raw information and needs further verification.

Senator Trillanes was prompted to ask because it has reached his camp that the politician mentioned in the report pertains to him. He vehemently denies the accusations.

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De Lima's security aide as DOJ Sec was her collector of drug money from drug lords in NBP

On Tuesday convicted drug lord, Herbert Colangco insisted that Sen Leila de Lima’s secuirty aide was her bagman who was used to bring the drug money from the drug lords to the former Justice Secretary for her budget to be used for her senatorial bid.

This was done during the House probe on the proliferation of drugs inside the New Bilibid Prisons. Jonel Sanchez was named.

Accordingly, Jonel’s work is the security aide of De Lima and at the same time money collector of the former justice secretary.He also divulged that Sanchez said to collect more or less 30 – 50 kilos of shabu from big time chinese drug lords inside the NBP which will be used for the senatorial candidacy.

Colangco also added that Sanchez will ask for additional money despite of the large amount of money that he has been shelling out to De Lima, Sanchez’ boss.

He said that he learned of Sanchez’ identity through his talent manager who was dealing with the bagman personally. Furthermore, he added that Sanchez also talked with kidnap for ransom convict Jaybee Sebastian, who is known to be the biggest drug lord in NBP. The talks was about raising of funds for the De Lima senatorial bid.

AGUIRRE: AMLC's uncooperative manners slows down case building against De Lima

The Anti-Money Laundering Council was accused by Justice Sec Aguirre for not cooperating with the DOJ efforts in the case against Sen De Lima and her alleged drug cohorts in the New Bilibid Prison.

Aguirre said the request of looking in at the bank accounts of the alleged drug lords was denied, he added that he was frustrated with AMLC that he was hoping that the said request be granted and will give government lawyers ample time to look and study them in line with the 20 Sept hearing on house probe on the adamant progression of drugs in the NBP under the watch of then DOJ sec De Lima.

Aguirre also said it was surprising how the AMLC is on a snail pace with this case when it's main objective is to go against ill gotten wealth hoarded by drug lords while inside the prison. AMLC has yet to give its side on this allegations of Aguirre.


However, despite of this blunder, the justice secretary is on high hopes that he would get the bank records on or before Tuesday. He said that building a case against Delima is a bit harder because of the non cooperation of the AMLC. De Lima is the target of the said investigation because her name came out of the drug Matrix that was sent out a few weeks back by President Duterte.


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Cardinal Tagle to drug addicts: We are here for you.

 Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has opened the entryways of the Manila archdiocese to drug surrenderees and drug wards who need assistance.

"We are here for you. Let us not waste life. It is important and it has to be protected and nurtured," Tagle said.

Tagle trusts the association of the congregation and group based restoration program "Sanlakbay sa Pagbabago ng Buhay" can be of backing to those engaging with medication enslavement.

He said the system can drug dependents regarding profound development, aptitudes arrangement, and work. The recovery system will be set up in various wards to achieve more individuals.

The system has cooperated with the Caritas Restorative Justice Ministry, Center for Family Ministries, UST Graduate School Psycho-Trauma, Department of Health, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Philippine National Police. 

The archdioceses of Cebu and Cagayan de Oro have additionally offered assistance to medication wards who are looking for recovery and mending.

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Abu Sayyaf releases Norwegian prisoner

The Abu Sayyaf discharged Norwegian prisoner Kjartan Sekkingstad on Saturday, September 17, Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) representative Maj. Filemon Tan Jr. affirmed.

Sekkingstad was liberated at 4 p.m. Saturday, Tan said by means of an instant message to CNN Philippines.

In an announcement, Tan said the arrival of Sikkengstad was a branch of the progressing military operations to support weight against the Abu Sayyaf Group and the help of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).

Tan stated, "Simultaneous land, air, naval, and police operations complemented each other putting pressure on the ASG."

Military of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya said in an announcement that the Abu Sayyaf Group was compelled to discharge Sekkingstad as holding him prisoner backs off their development.

Sekkingstad should be introduced to President Duterte at the Davao Airport on Saturday night, however it won't push through because of awful climate.

The Norwegian hostage was abducted from Pearl Farm beach resort, Samal Island in September 2015, alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, and Filipina Tess Flor.

Sekkingstad should be introduced to President Duterte at the Davao Airport on Saturday night, however it won't push through because of terrible climate.

Sekkingstad was stole from a resort on Samal Island in September 2015, alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, and Filipina Tess Flor.

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VIRAL VIDEO: CHIEF BATO DELA ROSA SINGS BAKIT NGAYON KA LANG

Panoorin si the singing Chief PNP Ronald Bato dela Rosa sakanyang duet song with Ali Forbes.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH wants independent investigation on Duterte

The serious allegations on President Duterte allegedly involvement in ordering killings in Davao City while he was still Mayor of Davao City calls for an independent investigation.

Since its ironic that Pres Duterte can't investigate himself so it's the United Nations time to lead the effort. Said Brad Adams, Director for Asia Human Rights Watch on Friday, 16 Sep 16. This was after alleged DDS member Edgar Matobato disclosed the involvement of Duterte under a senate hearing.

Duterte's son was also named as the one who ordered the assassination of Cebuano businessman
Richard King in 2014. Because of the detailed allegations Adams said it calls for investigation.



But this was all put aside by Dela Rosa, PNP Chief saying that this was just all created by the media. Besides Adams, Mark Toner, US State Department Deputy spokesperson seconded Adams concern.
The serious allegations on President Duterte allegedly involvement in ordering killings in Davao City while he was still Mayor of Davao City calls for an independent investigation.

Moreover; Wilnor Papa, campaign officer of Amnesty International said that impunity problems came from failure of the past administrations to prosecute Duterte. He said that the riding in tandem that has been common in Davao in the late 1990's is now visible in Manila.


Source:  Rappler