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Groups challenge the mandatory SIM registration law before the Supreme Court.

We'll get more details from Junk Sim Registration Network spokesperson Maded Batara III on #TheSource.| LIVE bit.ly/40lU8n3

Junk Sim Registration Network says the SIM registration law is a threat to freedom of expression and right against search and seizure.

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Junk Sim Registration Network: International studies have stated that SIM registration does not actually stop promulgation of scams and crimes.

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Telecommunications companies renew their call to extend the deadline, while encouraging mobile users to register their SIMs.

PLDT and Smart First Vice President Cathy Yang tells us more on #TheSource. | LIVE bit.ly/40lU8n3

SMART says it has reiterated its call for the government to extend the SIM card registration. It adds 55% of its subscribers have already registered their SIM cards.

SMART says it would be a “big help” if the government liberalizes the IDs used in the SIM card registration process: That’s where the problem lies, it’s really the valid government ID that can go into the SIM registration portal.

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The government stands firm on the April 26 deadline to register all SIM cards and eSIMs.

DICT Secretary Ivan Uy joins us on #TheSource. | LIVE bit.ly/40lU8n3

DICT says it will meet with telcos on Monday to find out the current status of the SIM registration.

DICT says the reported count of SIM cards is misleading as this includes SIMs that are being used for scams: The actual total number [of active SIMs] is much smaller. The estimate is about 100 million. We have about 78 million registered, so we are at about 78%.

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Senators raise concerns over the locations of additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites in the country.

International law expert and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque joins us on #TheSource. | LIVE bit.ly/43EMff8

Roque says he is currently in China. He spoke with senior journalists who said the additional EDCA sites’ locations may draw the PH in the middle of a potential conflict over Taiwan.

Roque: The problem with allowing Americans access to our bases is that the PH President simply cannot order the American soldiers to do what he wants… The moment we give Americans access to our bases, it’s their call.

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THREAD: @iampinkywebb goes straight to #TheSource of the story — Senator @sonnyangara | LIVE bit.ly/3PaxBWk

Senator Sonny Angara on bicam panel's swift approval of its version of 2023 budget: Parang iceberg kasi 'yan, you only see the tip. But behind the scenes there are hundreds of little conversations going on.

Sen. Angara: We reached a stalemate at some point. We don't want to delay the budget.

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THREAD: A check on the prices of Noche Buena products.

@iampinkywebb speaks to Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3VouRa1

DTI: From the start of the year, all raw materials were affected. Logistics is one of the reasons why products increased prices.

DTI: Noche Buena products are seasonal, so they're not considered basic or prime. We also have no power to regulate prices, we just monitor them.

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THREAD: Some lawmakers and groups oppose the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund.

Despite assurances and push from President Bongbong Marcos, his sister Sen. Imee, on the other hand, fears corruption in the use of the Maharlika Fund.

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Former Bayan Muna Rep. and Chairman Neri Colmenares says the Maharlika Wealth Fund 'has no sufficient safeguards.'

He adds it is a 'monster that cannot be controlled.'

Colmenares on Maharlika Wealth Fund: It is not accessible to the public. Pahirapan 'yan.

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THREAD: A Senate leader is urging the public to oppose the allocation of confidential, intelligence funds in the 2023 budget.

@iampinkywebb speaks with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3TXUqx4

@iampinkywebb Pimentel: Confidential funds are given to civilian agencies for surveillance activities which will help them pursue their mandate or function. (1/2)

@iampinkywebb Pimentel: Intelligence funds are for law enforcement or armed services involved in national security matters to gather intelligence...which would include surveillance. (2/2)

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THREAD: Calls to suspend the no-contact apprehension policy. Drivers and operators complain of unfair penalties.

A lawmaker now wants its implementation investigated.

@iampinkywebb goes straight to #TheSource of the story | LIVE bit.ly/3pboTe7

LTO says LGUs implementing the no-contact apprehension policy have agreed to review their guidelines following complaints from public utility vehicle operators. cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/8/11…

Stop NCAP Coalition co-convenor Jun de Leon: Pinaparusahan ng NCAP ang may-ari ng sasakyan pero hindi napaparusahan ang mga driver

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THREAD: More officials were appointed to key positions in the Migrant Workers Department.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration wants more engagement with OFWs.

@iampinkywebb speaks to OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3QeWoId

OWWA Administrator Ignacio says he is currently under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19

OWWA Administrator Ignacio: I have discovered a unique love for OFWs. It's like taking care of my family. Nagka-expansion ako.

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THREAD: A bill seeks to remove the mandatory retirement of senior citizens.

@iampinkywebb speaks to Civil Service Commissioner Aileen Lizada on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3QhtHKU

CSC on bill seeking to remove the mandatory retirement of senior citizens: GSIS should be consulted because you're talking about its fund life — who will retire and when will they retire

CSC: In Southeast Asia, we have the oldest age of mandatory retirement at 65

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THREAD: A former congressman and vice presidential candidate arrested. VP Sara Duterte is calling his remarks an insult to prosecutors.

@iampinkywebb speaks to Laban ng Masa Chairman @WaldenBello on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3QhtHKU

@WaldenBello .@WaldenBello was arrested over cyber libel charges stemming from a case filed by Jefry Tupas — a former Davao City Chief Information Officer under then Mayor Sara Duterte. Tupas said Bello called her a “drug dealer" during an online press conference. cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/8/9/…

@WaldenBello .@WaldenBello: I have no doubt about my innocence

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THREAD: After Cebu, another province wants to lift the mandatory face mask policy.

@iampinkywebb speaks to Quirino Governor and League of Provinces Philippines Chairman Dakila "Dax" Cua on #TheSource | LIVE cnn.ph/3NOlQmX

Quirino Gov. Cua says the province does not have active COVID-19 cases now

Quirino Gov. Cua on wanting to lift the face mask policy: It's time to have dimension and depth. It feels safe in open spaces, which the province has a lot of.

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THREAD: More areas in Sorsogon towns are now covered with ash following Mt. Bulusan’s eruption on Sunday.

@iampinkywebb speaks to @phivolcs_dost Director Renato Solidum on #TheSource | LIVE cnn.ph/3NOlQmX

Bulusan Volcano remains under Alert Level 1 following the eruption that occurred yesterday at 3:37am.

The eruption lasted 18 minutes based on seismic record but the plume was not visible in camera monitors. cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/6/12…

Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum says Bulusan Volcano is showing increase activity following yesterday's phreatic eruption

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THREAD: Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) happening today in Makati. Today also marks the 47th year of PH-China relations

Several high-ranking officials are expected to attend the event. | @TristanNodalo

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian arrives at the Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding ceremony in Makati. | @TristanNodalo

Senator Koko Pimentel arrives at the Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding ceremony. Pimentel is the chairperson of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in the 18th Congress. | @TristanNodalo

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THREAD: President-elect Bongbong Marcos picks a retired UP professor and geopolitics expert as his national security adviser.

@iampinkywebb speaks to incoming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos on #TheSource | LIVE cnn.ph/3O2eX0Y

Incoming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos on meeting with Marcos: It was my first time speaking to him outside of the debate framework. Marami kaming pinagusapan, lagpas isang oras na pala. It was only at the end that he asked me to be his adviser.

Incoming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos: Marcos and I agreed on many security issues, which is a good start

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THREAD: The ₱1 increase in jeepney base fare takes effect today.

And two senators are forging the Senate minority bloc. How can the Senate maintain its independence under a Marcos presidency?

@iampinkywebb speaks to @senkokopimentel on #TheSource | LIVE cnn.ph/3aDfdFg

@senkokopimentel Pimentel on ₱1 hike in jeepney fare in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa: I support anything to help struggling workers. Drivers should give immediate feedback on fare hike.

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@senkokopimentel Pimentel: LTFRB should've been more sensitive to drivers' concerns

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THREAD: Transport groups oppose the new fuel price increase, while some public utility drivers quit plying their routes, making commuting more difficult.

@iampinkywebb speaks to LTFRB, Manibela, and FEJODAP on #TheSource | LIVE cnn.ph/3aEQdxv

LTFRB Executive Director Tina Cassion drivers lamenting soaring fuel prices: Binibilsan naman natin ang fuel subsidy, having distributed ₱1.5 billion out of the allocated ₱1.7 billion. We target to finish everything by this week.

LTFRB says 2nd tranche fuel subsidy will be given by July

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THREAD: @iampinkywebb speaks to vice-presidential candidate @WaldenBello on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3MsdcJF

• Bello: Debate cancellation favors Marcos, Duterte
• Unification to defeat Sara Duterte?
• Final stretch of the campaign

Bello says he and running mate Leody de Guzman will attend Comelec's pre-taped panel interviews: We appreciate every opportunity to reach out to the Filipino people

Bello on Comelec's panel interviews: This is really no substitute for a debate because the people really want is a head-on confrontation between candidates so they can make their choice bit.ly/3kbTHsN

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Join @iampinkywebb on #TheSource for in-depth conversations with newsmakers | LIVE bit.ly/3LfwykW

• Two weeks to go before #TheFilipinoVotes on May 9
• Unification to defeat Sara Duterte?
• Concerns over 4G network upgrade to transmit votes

Senate President and vice presidential candidate @sotto_tito joins us live

Sotto: Marami itong silent majority at the moment. Yung iba naman, soft voters. Malaki yun sa lahat ng kandidato.

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THREAD: Join @iampinkywebb on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3xEqD4V

• Isko Moreno not apologizing to Leni Robredo after Easter Sunday presscon
• Willie Ong disagrees with Moreno's call for Robredo to back out
• Ping Lacson surprised by Moreno's 'Leni withdraw' call

Isko Moreno's campaign manager Lito Banayo: The joint statement signed by Moreno, Ping Lacson, and Norberto Gonzales was drafted by the camp of Gonzales. Nobody objected to it.

Moreno's campaign manager: There is a huge anti-Leni vote as against to a very little dislike for Isko

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THREAD: Join @iampinkywebb on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3Mg8qPe

• Moreno calls for Robredo's withdrawal, Lacson distances
• Robredo urges supporters to focus on campaign
• Why was Pacquiao a no-show at Manila Pen presscon?

#TheFilipinoVotes

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Gonzales-Lacson-Moreno joint presscon: Calling for the withdrawal of a presidential candidate was not part of the agreement they signed

Sen. Drilon on joint presscon: VP candidate Sen. Tito Sotto was just invited as an observer, witness

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THREAD: Three presidential candidates say they are not backing out amid alleged calls for them to withdraw. #TheFilipinoVotes

@riatrillo speaks to Norberto Gonzales on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/383sQwk

Why hold a press conference to announce you're not withdrawing?

Gonzales: People are happy to see us (Isko Moreno and Ping Lacson) friendly to each other. Our number one agreement in that paper is that we will work together with whoever wins.

Gonzales: I first had talks with Sen. Pacquiao then Sen. Lacson. Lacson suggested to invite Isko Moreno.

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THREAD: A popular television host is leading senatorial race surveys. Will he bring the brand of justice shown in his public service programs to the Senate?

What would be his priority legislation? @iampinkywebb speaks to Raffy Tulfo on #TheSource.

#TheFilipinoVotes 🇵🇭

Tulfo: Independent candidate ako. Senators Ping Lacson and Manny Pacquiao let me join their sorties.

Tulfo: Idol ko si Ping Lacson but I still want to stay independent

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