Guo goes to Pasig jail, Ong to Mandaluyong correctional

View in browser   |   Download our app September 21, 2024 FIRST LOOK  A small-scale preview of the monument titled "Book of Tears" by artist Toym de Leon Imao is presented on Friday, one of the features of a museum to be built inside the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City, and dedicated to martial law victims and survivors. —LYN RILLON Hi there. Guo goes to Pasig jail, Ong to Mandaluyong correctional As ordered by a Pasig court, former mayor Alice Guo has been transferred to the Pasig City jail for the nonbailable charge of qualified human trafficking. Cassandra Li Ong, meanwhile, was sent by the House to the Mandaluyong City's women correctional facility. First the "Son of God," now his "Angel of Death": A confessed former member of Apollo Quiboloy's supposed private army is now under PNP custody, and has told police he knows the identities of the other members of the group "used to scare the victims" of Quiboloy. Another fugitive falls — this time Tony Yang, the elder brother of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang, with lawmakers hailing the former's arrest as a "major breakthrough"in their probe into suspected crimes by Chinese nationals and local officials. In a document approved by Pope Francis, the Vatican said it recognized the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina — but was mum on the Virgin's "alleged messages" to the faithful, who have gathered there in the millions for more than 40 years.   "Being 70 in this fast-changing technology-driven age has many challenges," writes contributor Ma. Nerissa Navarro-Piamonte in Opinion. She proposes simplifying life in seven aspects, from credit cards to monthly bills, gadgets, and housekeeping.  Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. REGIONS Antigraft court affirms conviction of Misuari, 5 others ILIGAN CITY—The Sandiganbayan has affirmed its earlier conviction of former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Gov. Nur Misuari for graft owing to alleged anomalous procurement transactions in 2000 and 2001 for the region's Department of Education (DepEd). By Ryan Rosauro BUSINESS BSP cuts banks' reserve requirement by 250 bps The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced a supersized reduction to the cash requirements of banks, a move that would inject more funds to the financial system at a time borrowing costs are projected to fall. By Ian Nicolas Cigaral PROPERTY Nature in skyscrapers Nature-inspired architecture, known as biophilic design, bridges the gap between modern structures and the natural world, creating environments that positively impact well-being. By Ar. John Ian Lee Fulgar Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions TO BE YOU Love, books, and blueberries: author Park Sang Young in Manila The protagonist in his book, "Love in the Big City," loves frozen blueberries so much that his best friend and roommate Jaehee made sure they always had some in their freezer. By Pam Pastor INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE After 78 years Tupperware files for bankruptcy WASHINGTON—Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and are seeking a buyer, the food container firm said, after years of dwindling sales. 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