Garma ordered PCSO exec's slay, says police officer

View in browser   |   Download our app September 28, 2024 LINKING MINDANAO President Marcos and first lady Liza Araneta Marcos on Friday inaugurate the 3.17-km Panguil Bay Bridge, which connects Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and Tangub City, Misamis Occidental. It can cut travel between the two points to just seven minutes from the usual two hours. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Hi there. Garma ordered PCSO exec's slay, says police officer Narcotics police officer Santie Mendoza told lawmakers on Friday that ex-PCSO chief Royina Garma and Napolcom head Edilberto Leonardo had ordered him to arrange a "special operation" — the assassination of then-PCSO executive Wesley Barayuga in July 2020. More Garma dirt: The former Duterte police officer may face other charges after admitting that she appointed at least seven family members, including her own daughter with special needs, to the PCSO when she was its GM from 2019 to 2022. What constitutes "constructive illegal dismissal"? According to the Supreme Court in a recent ruling, it's when demotion, verbal abuse, or any act by an employer creates "unbearable working conditions" and eventually forces the employee to resign. China, which now has the world's largest navy, may have suffered a major loss: Its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defense official said — a potential embarrassment for a country bent on expanding its military capabilities. Hurricane "Helene" — described as "extremely dangerous" -- slammed into Florida, USA, on Thursday, with officials warning of "unsurvivable" conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge high enough to swamp a two-story house. Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. REGIONS In N. Vizcaya, 34 hurt as hanging bridge collapses SANTIAGO CITY—Thirty-four high school students in Alfonso Castañeda town, Nueva Vizcaya, were hurt when a 15-meter hanging bridge collapsed as they were crossing it on Thursday morning, local officials said. By Villamor Visaya Jr. BUSINESS Filipino consumers, businesses more upbeat about Q4, '25 ilipino consumer and business sentiment about the final quarter of 2024 turned positive amid expectations of softer inflation and bigger income, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. By Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral TO BE YOU Bini understands they have a responsibility to fans -pop was once the stuff of dreams for Filipinos, but P-pop is now a reality, thanks to people behind and at the front and center of groups such as Bini. By Jill Tan Radovan Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions PROPERTY The power of provincial investments A new mall in the province, however, is often welcomed with grand parades, community activities and numerous visits from nearby towns. By Ar. Vittoria Mawis-Aliston  INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Champagne houses abuzz over English sparkling wine   HILHAM, UNITED KINGDOM—Far from its native Champagne, prestigious French wine house Taittinger on Thursday inaugurated its new vineyard in southeast England, where climate change is making it increasingly easy to grow grapes. By AFP Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the Philippine Daily Inquirer's premium subscription service. Register for a free 30-day trial to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, exclusive stories and more. REGISTER NOW © 2024 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime