Enrile acquitted of plunder in P173-M pork scam case

View in browser   |   Download our app October 5, 2024 Former Senate president now presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile is led into a Sandiganbayan courtroom where he, businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and his longtime aide Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Reyes received the court's decision exonerating them in a P172.8-million plunder case on Friday. — SCREENGRAB BY KATHLEEN DE VILLA Hi there. Enrile acquitted of plunder in P173-M pork scam case Not guilty due to insufficient evidence, declared the Sandiganbayan of presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile and co-accused Gigi Reyes and Janet-Lim Napoles in their plunder case relating to the pork barrel scam case. Yet another win for the 100-year-old Enrile. Can she run despite dubious citizenship? That's the question now after the Department of Foreign Affairs canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo — and yet Guo is bent on running for the same position in the 2025 elections. Calabarzon, an industrial powerhouse with its 31 industrial estates and economic zones, is now also a top choice for value-seeking homebuyers, thanks to its strategic location, infrastructure buildup, expansive spaces, and vibrant economy. Spend a weekend with Filipino comic books and their creators at Komiket, the annual fair happening this year at SM Megamall's Megatrade Halls on Oct. 12-13, where you can interact with komiks creators, artists, writers, illustrators, crafters, makers, and more. In Opinion, pollster Mahar Mangahas shares a finding: "Opinion polls hardly affect the preferences of voters. Data from exit polls — which are done after the voting but before the official announcement of the results — show that most voters aren't aware of the opinion polls." Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. REGIONS Baguio folk mourn loss of iconic mural BAGUIO CITY—Residents and art enthusiasts in this city are mourning the loss of a mural featuring realistic images of indigenous peoples of the Cordillera, which was gradually destroyed this week to allow repairs to the building that has been hosting it since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. By Vincent CAbreza   BUSINESS BOI: Green lane program nets P4.29T in investments The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified P4.29 trillion worth of projects under the government's green lane program as of the end of September, with the renewable energy sector getting the bulk of the registered business ventures.  By Alden M. Monzon  SPORTS Early test for Capellas system as PH tackles Thailand Newly installed coach Albert Capellas is eager to fully implement the desired style of play for the Philippine men's football team ahead of the last big buildup for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup. By Jonas Terrado  Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions LIFESTYLE PH education innovations showcased in Thailand The Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) showcased Filipino innovations at the 2024 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) in Thailand Aug. 16-25. By Elijah Espiritu  INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE 2024 Nobels offer glimmer of hope as global crises mount Stockholm, Sweden–Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate. 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