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'Medyo hilaw,' says Metro Manila police chief on rape charges vs Dacera case suspects
'Medyo hilaw,' says Metro Manila police chief on rape charges vs Dacera case suspects
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 07, 2021 08:58 AM PHT
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Updated Jan 07, 2021 09:11 AM PHT

MANILA - "Hilaw." This is how Metro Manila's police chief described the filing of provisional rape charges against suspects in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera.
MANILA - "Hilaw." This is how Metro Manila's police chief described the filing of provisional rape charges against suspects in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera.
"Sinabi ko po, I am not really that convinced when I read the documents. Kaya nga lang po dahil nai-file na rin andun na po. 'Yung pagkafile po kasi ng case na 'yan dahil po 'yan sa eagerness ng kapulisan na maifile kaagad," Police Brig. Gen. Vicente Danao told ABS-CBN's Teleradyo.
"Sinabi ko po, I am not really that convinced when I read the documents. Kaya nga lang po dahil nai-file na rin andun na po. 'Yung pagkafile po kasi ng case na 'yan dahil po 'yan sa eagerness ng kapulisan na maifile kaagad," Police Brig. Gen. Vicente Danao told ABS-CBN's Teleradyo.
(I said I am not really that convinced when I read the documents. But the case has been filed. It was only filed due to police's eagerness.)
(I said I am not really that convinced when I read the documents. But the case has been filed. It was only filed due to police's eagerness.)
"Pero ako, sabi ko nga, honestly speaking kumbaga sa mangga, medyo hilaw pa. Nonetheless, that should not be a reason for us na itigil na 'yung investigation kasi nga importanteng makita dito is what could be the cause of death para maiwasan na maulit itong pangyayari."
"Pero ako, sabi ko nga, honestly speaking kumbaga sa mangga, medyo hilaw pa. Nonetheless, that should not be a reason for us na itigil na 'yung investigation kasi nga importanteng makita dito is what could be the cause of death para maiwasan na maulit itong pangyayari."
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(Honestly speaking, when you compare it to mango, it's still unripe. Nonetheless, that should not be a reason for us to stop the investigation because it's important to know the cause of death to avoid a similar incident.)
(Honestly speaking, when you compare it to mango, it's still unripe. Nonetheless, that should not be a reason for us to stop the investigation because it's important to know the cause of death to avoid a similar incident.)
Dacera, 23, was found unconscious in the bathtub of a Makati City hotel after celebrating the New Year. She was rushed to Makati Medical Center but was declared dead-on-arrival.
Dacera, 23, was found unconscious in the bathtub of a Makati City hotel after celebrating the New Year. She was rushed to Makati Medical Center but was declared dead-on-arrival.
An autopsy report earlier said the cause of death was ruptured aortic aneurysm.
An autopsy report earlier said the cause of death was ruptured aortic aneurysm.
Philippine National Police chief Debold Sinas, however, has insisted Dacera was raped and murdered despite insufficient evidence.
Philippine National Police chief Debold Sinas, however, has insisted Dacera was raped and murdered despite insufficient evidence.
Three suspects in Dacera's death have been released after the Makati City Prosecutor's Office referred the case for further investigation, saying "the pieces of evidence so far submitted are insufficient to establish that she was sexually assaulted or raped."
Three suspects in Dacera's death have been released after the Makati City Prosecutor's Office referred the case for further investigation, saying "the pieces of evidence so far submitted are insufficient to establish that she was sexually assaulted or raped."
The investigating prosecutor also directed police officers to submit additional evidence, such as the DNA analysis report, toxicology/chemical analysis, and the histopath examination report.
The investigating prosecutor also directed police officers to submit additional evidence, such as the DNA analysis report, toxicology/chemical analysis, and the histopath examination report.
Eleven suspects are "invited" to speak with the police to "shed light" on Dacera's death, Danao said.
Eleven suspects are "invited" to speak with the police to "shed light" on Dacera's death, Danao said.
"Mas maganda po kasing they will come out in the open para ma-shed light ano ba talaga nangyari on that day," he said.
"Mas maganda po kasing they will come out in the open para ma-shed light ano ba talaga nangyari on that day," he said.
(It's better that they will come out in the open to shed light on what really happened that day.)
(It's better that they will come out in the open to shed light on what really happened that day.)
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Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave
Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave
Agence France-Presse
Published Feb 24, 2025 11:26 AM PHT

WASHINGTON - Most employees at USAID will be placed on leave or fired by midnight on Sunday, the aid agency said, as President Donald Trump's administration plows ahead in slashing government spending.
WASHINGTON - Most employees at USAID will be placed on leave or fired by midnight on Sunday, the aid agency said, as President Donald Trump's administration plows ahead in slashing government spending.
Around 1,600 workers based in the United States will be laid off in a "reduction-in-force" effort, according to a notice on the US Agency for International Development's website.
Around 1,600 workers based in the United States will be laid off in a "reduction-in-force" effort, according to a notice on the US Agency for International Development's website.
All other staff directly hired by USAID will be placed on administrative leave globally, except those responsible for "mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programs."
All other staff directly hired by USAID will be placed on administrative leave globally, except those responsible for "mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programs."
The move is a step forward in Trump's effort to dismantle USAID, which has more than 10,000 employees and operates an array of humanitarian and development programs around the world.
The move is a step forward in Trump's effort to dismantle USAID, which has more than 10,000 employees and operates an array of humanitarian and development programs around the world.
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The agency announced earlier this month that all staff would be placed on administrative leave -- a directive that faced legal challenges.
The agency announced earlier this month that all staff would be placed on administrative leave -- a directive that faced legal challenges.
But on Friday, a federal judge lifted an order pausing the Trump administration's implementation of plans to gut USAID.
But on Friday, a federal judge lifted an order pausing the Trump administration's implementation of plans to gut USAID.
In its statement on Sunday, the agency said that remaining staff expected to continue working would be informed by management by 5:00 pm (2200 GMT) that day.
In its statement on Sunday, the agency said that remaining staff expected to continue working would be informed by management by 5:00 pm (2200 GMT) that day.
USAID added that it will fund return travel expenses for staff based overseas.
USAID added that it will fund return travel expenses for staff based overseas.
"In the coming week, we will provide details on how to retrieve personal items from the former USAID workspaces and return government issued devices," it said.
"In the coming week, we will provide details on how to retrieve personal items from the former USAID workspaces and return government issued devices," it said.
Trump and his allies -- including billionaire donor Elon Musk -- allege USAID is rife with "fraud," but have provided little proof of the accusations.
Trump and his allies -- including billionaire donor Elon Musk -- allege USAID is rife with "fraud," but have provided little proof of the accusations.
Its budget of more than $40 billion is mandated by Congress, with its programs ranging from governance to life-saving food assistance.
Its budget of more than $40 billion is mandated by Congress, with its programs ranging from governance to life-saving food assistance.
The decades-old agency has, over the years, faced criticism in the aid sector for its overhead costs and questions on whether some of its programs achieve their objectives.
The decades-old agency has, over the years, faced criticism in the aid sector for its overhead costs and questions on whether some of its programs achieve their objectives.
USAID has, however, also been a key US tool of global "soft power" -- the ability of a country to persuade others through its attractiveness.
USAID has, however, also been a key US tool of global "soft power" -- the ability of a country to persuade others through its attractiveness.
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