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Gordon brands Lascañas' testimony as a lie
Gordon brands Lascañas' testimony as a lie
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 06, 2017 08:47 PM PHT

MANILA- Senator Richard Gordon on Monday dismissed the testimony of self-confessed hitman, retired SPO3 Arturo Lascañas, as a lie.
MANILA- Senator Richard Gordon on Monday dismissed the testimony of self-confessed hitman, retired SPO3 Arturo Lascañas, as a lie.
Gordon, who headed last year’s inquiry into the alleged Davao Death Squad (DDS) wherein Lascañas also testified, said the retired cop seems to be motivated by money.
Gordon, who headed last year’s inquiry into the alleged Davao Death Squad (DDS) wherein Lascañas also testified, said the retired cop seems to be motivated by money.
“His motivations are purely mercenary… It would appear that he seems to go for what's convenient at the time, or what will make money for him,” Gordon told ANC.
“His motivations are purely mercenary… It would appear that he seems to go for what's convenient at the time, or what will make money for him,” Gordon told ANC.
ON THE PHONE: Sen. Gordon shares his opinion on the resumption of "Oplan Tokhang" pic.twitter.com/88xCUcMJqO
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) March 6, 2017
ON THE PHONE: Sen. Gordon shares his opinion on the resumption of "Oplan Tokhang" pic.twitter.com/88xCUcMJqO
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) March 6, 2017
“Lascañas is a liar and, by his own admission, a long-time murderer and he continues to lie despite the fact that he had his spiritual conversion,” he added.
“Lascañas is a liar and, by his own admission, a long-time murderer and he continues to lie despite the fact that he had his spiritual conversion,” he added.
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Lascañas flip-flopped on his earlier claims that the DDS was a product of "media hype."
Lascañas flip-flopped on his earlier claims that the DDS was a product of "media hype."
On Monday, he faced the Senate and admitted to killing around 200 people, including broadcaster Jun Pala, a certain barangay captain Villarte, and a certain Fred Sotto, a former part-time commentator.
On Monday, he faced the Senate and admitted to killing around 200 people, including broadcaster Jun Pala, a certain barangay captain Villarte, and a certain Fred Sotto, a former part-time commentator.
Gordon said Lascañas lacks morality as seen in his admission on how he killed his own brothers.
Gordon said Lascañas lacks morality as seen in his admission on how he killed his own brothers.
“It appears that he is unable to see what is right and wrong,” Gordon said.
“It appears that he is unable to see what is right and wrong,” Gordon said.
Gordon also took a swipe at another self-confessed DDS hitman Edgar Matobato, calling him a liar.
Gordon also took a swipe at another self-confessed DDS hitman Edgar Matobato, calling him a liar.
“They are not there (Senate) to tell the truth. They are there to try and get a forum for their lies,” he said.
“They are not there (Senate) to tell the truth. They are there to try and get a forum for their lies,” he said.
Gordon, however, clarified that he does not dismiss the existence of extra-judicial killings.
Gordon, however, clarified that he does not dismiss the existence of extra-judicial killings.
“There’s been an awful, awful lot of killings,” he said.
“There’s been an awful, awful lot of killings,” he said.
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Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up
Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up
Agence France-Presse
Published Feb 20, 2025 04:12 AM PHT

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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.
Apple touted the iPhone 16e as having many features found in more expensive models, including Apple-tailored artificial intelligence features and integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Apple touted the iPhone 16e as having many features found in more expensive models, including Apple-tailored artificial intelligence features and integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
"iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence," Apple Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance said in a release.
"iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence," Apple Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance said in a release.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the United States, compared with $799 for a standard iPhone, and will be available starting February 28, according to Apple.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the United States, compared with $799 for a standard iPhone, and will be available starting February 28, according to Apple.
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The name is clearly a nod to Apple's iPhone SE series, which were released until 2022, and similarly targeted to lower paying customers.
The name is clearly a nod to Apple's iPhone SE series, which were released until 2022, and similarly targeted to lower paying customers.
Along with a custom-made computer chip, the iPhone 16e will be the first in the line to use Apple's own C1 modem for wireless connectivity.
Along with a custom-made computer chip, the iPhone 16e will be the first in the line to use Apple's own C1 modem for wireless connectivity.
Apple has long relied on California-based Qualcomm for iPhone modems.
Apple has long relied on California-based Qualcomm for iPhone modems.
The more affordable iPhone debuts as Apple works to fuel sales in the face of intense competition, particularly in China.
The more affordable iPhone debuts as Apple works to fuel sales in the face of intense competition, particularly in China.
Apple reported a whopping $124.3 billion in revenue in the year-end holiday quarter, but sales growth fell shy of market expectations.
Apple reported a whopping $124.3 billion in revenue in the year-end holiday quarter, but sales growth fell shy of market expectations.
Revenue growth was powered by Apple's services and digital content unit, with iPhone sales slipping in markets like mainland China.
Revenue growth was powered by Apple's services and digital content unit, with iPhone sales slipping in markets like mainland China.
The company hopes that customers will be attracted to new iPhone models infused with Apple Intelligence AI powers.
The company hopes that customers will be attracted to new iPhone models infused with Apple Intelligence AI powers.
Along with Apple, other tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are convinced that generative AI's powers are the next chapter of computing and are boosting spending to avoid being left behind.
Along with Apple, other tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are convinced that generative AI's powers are the next chapter of computing and are boosting spending to avoid being left behind.
Apple rival Samsung earlier this month made its new Galaxy S25 series, packed with AI capabilities, available worldwide.
Apple rival Samsung earlier this month made its new Galaxy S25 series, packed with AI capabilities, available worldwide.
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