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Remulla also announced that they are set to provide the House of Representatives with the SALN of Sara Duterte in compliance with a subpoena issued by the Lower House. The document will be delivered by an official of the Office of the Ombudsman who has custody of the VP’s SALN.

Jesus Crispin Remulla says the conspiracy case they are preparing against lawmakers, in relation to the budgetary process and its alleged use in anomalous flood control projects, may go as far back as 2020 to 2022, during the speakership of Lord Allan Velasco.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla says they are preparing to file plunder cases against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Chiz Escudero, among other high-ranking government officials in both houses of Congress and possibly the executive branch.

Jesus Crispin Remulla says the plunder case they are preparing to file against former Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez involves an alleged conspiracy in the preparation of the national budget.

The cases are in relation to how the budget was formulated and passed, particularly concerning the controversial flood control projects. He says more officials will be named in the coming days and the exact nature of the case will be explained.

Good Friday duty at NAIA Terminal 1. The metal frame of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport signage has been noticeably removed from the facade of Terminal 1. New NAIA Infra Corp, the operator of NAIA 1, has been undertaking renovations at the aging airport.

The reddish-orange moon rises over Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Good Friday. Officials say the expected surge in airline passengers was tempered by the Middle East crisis, though a slight increase was still noted as many travelers had booked their flights in advance.

EDSA Magallanes Interchange, 12NN, Good Friday. Some motorists are still unaware that the southbound lane of Magallanes flyover is closed for repairs until Monday morning. Meanwhile, traffic along EDSA north and southbound, remains very light, including both directions of Skyway.

DOTR has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a portion of the ceiling at the newly renovated arrival extension of NAIA1. 7 individuals were injured. In a statement, DOTR said it has directed concerned parties to submit a detailed report on the cause of the incident.

Carpio emphasized that only the Philippines has the sovereign right to exploit resources within its EEZ. After passing Panganiban Reef, the former justice also saw up close the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal, adjacent to the Chinese-built artificial island.

Retired Associate Justice Antonio Carpio looks out the window of a Philippine Coast Guard Caravan aircraft as radio challenges are issued from the Chinese-built artificial island on Panganiban (Mischief Reef), located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona leads the groundbreaking of the first Catholic church on Pag-asa Island, as retired Justice Antonio Carpio, PCG WPS spokesperson Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, and PCSDS Executive Director Atty. Teodoro Matta look on.

Justice Carpio is visiting Pag-asa to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Catholic church, together with Puerto Princesa Bishop Socrates Mesiona, WPS spokes Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela & Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff Executive Dir. Atty. Teodoro Matta.

Retired Associate Justice Antonio Carpio returned to Pag-asa Island, 14 years after his 2012 visit to prepare for the UN arbitral case the Philippines filed against China’s nine-dash line, describing the trip as nostalgic as the arbitral victory continues to slowly advance.

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A closer look at the artificial Chinese island on Mischief Reef within the Philippines’ EEZ, showing its extensive long-range, surface, and fire-control radars vs the old, grounded but still active BRP Sierra Madre at nearby Ayungin Shoal, which serves as a military outpost.

While a plane ride from Puerto Princesa takes almost two hours, patriotic tourists will be ferried to Pag-asa Island and are expected to pass by several islands occupied by Philippine forces. On Pagasa, they will get to see old fortifications, as well as its white-sand beach.

The town of Kalayaan will soon begin accepting local tourists to Pagasa Island. Acting Mayor Maurice Phillip Albayda said they will first vet those who wish to visit. Transpo to the island will be free of charge, while visitors will only need to pay for accommodation and food.

PCG WPS Spokes Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela said that while they are affected by the surge in oil prices, its patrols in the WPS will continue. He also clarified reports about a joint PCG-CCG patrol in the area and said that invitations to other national leaders are ongoing.

An aircraft carrying Sen. Win Gatchalian prepares to land on Pag-asa Island in the municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan. From the island, the nearby artificial Chinese island on Subi Reef can be clearly seen, along with Chinese PLA Navy vessels in the area.