News: Pimentel tapped to lead Senate drug war probe

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Pimentel tapped to lead Senate drug war probe

October 21, 2024

'REMEMBRANCE WALL' A fan of Liam James Payne on Sunday writes a farewell note for the star of popular boy band One Direction (also known as 1D) at a "remembrance wall" put up at a Parañaque mall. Payne, 31, died on Oct. 16 after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. —RICHARD A. REYES

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NEWS

Pimentel tapped to lead Senate drug war probe

Days after he ruled out the possibility of either Senators Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa or Christopher "Bong" Go heading a Senate inquiry into the drug war killings under the previous administration, Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Sunday that he had tapped Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for the task.

By Melvin Gascon and Dempsey Reyes

NEWS

DOE starts termination of 105 RE contracts

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it has started the termination process for the contracts of at least 105 renewable energy (RE) projects due to their proponents' failure to meet the set timelines.

By Lisbet K. Esmael

REGIONS

Kanlaon gets restive anew; Taal calms down

Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island became restive anew just as Taal volcano in Batangas, which has had a series of steam-driven explosions since early this month, has calmed down.

By Gillian N. Villanueva and Delfin T. Mallari Jr.

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OPINION

Quad comm's 'telenovela' and the ICC

Those urging ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to proceed with his investigation into crimes against humanity committed during the Duterte years may be clapping too soon because all these legislative investigations, filing of criminal raps in the prosecution offices, and later, in our courts may negate their desideratum.

By Artemio V. Panganiban

INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE

Fil-Am actress grateful for 'amazing reception' to 'Six'

Filipino-American actress Yna Tresvalles concluded her "emotional homecoming" as the touring unit of the hit musical "Six" closed the two-week run of its Philippine stop Oct. 20, at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque.

By Jocelyn Valle

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