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Senate defies Ombudsman on Joel Villanueva suspension
Senate defies Ombudsman on Joel Villanueva suspension
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 06, 2016 12:36 PM PHT

MANILA - Senators were united in defying the Ombudsman's order to dismiss Senator Joel Villanueva.
MANILA - Senators were united in defying the Ombudsman's order to dismiss Senator Joel Villanueva.
Not one senator opposed the motion by Senate Majority Floor Leader and Committee on Rules Chairman Vicente Sotto III to adopt the opinion of Senate Legal Counsel Atty. Maria Valentina Cruz.
Not one senator opposed the motion by Senate Majority Floor Leader and Committee on Rules Chairman Vicente Sotto III to adopt the opinion of Senate Legal Counsel Atty. Maria Valentina Cruz.
In a 15-page legal opinion released in November, Cruz had said the Ombudsman has no power to punish or evict from power any member of the Upper and Lower Houses of Congress per Section 21 of RA 6770 or the Ombudsman Act of 1989.
In a 15-page legal opinion released in November, Cruz had said the Ombudsman has no power to punish or evict from power any member of the Upper and Lower Houses of Congress per Section 21 of RA 6770 or the Ombudsman Act of 1989.
She added the Constitution and the Senate rules say only the Upper House has the power to suspend or dismiss from service any of its members after an investigation by the Ethics Committee.
She added the Constitution and the Senate rules say only the Upper House has the power to suspend or dismiss from service any of its members after an investigation by the Ethics Committee.
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No ethics complaint has been filed against Villanueva.
No ethics complaint has been filed against Villanueva.
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales in November ordered Villanueva's dismissal after he and nine others were found liable for misuse of the former party-list representative's 2008 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales in November ordered Villanueva's dismissal after he and nine others were found liable for misuse of the former party-list representative's 2008 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
Villanueva has maintained that he never pocketed a single centavo from his PDAF.
Villanueva has maintained that he never pocketed a single centavo from his PDAF.
Senate President Koko Pimentel had earlier asserted the Ombudsman must act first on a motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Villanueva before the Senate could act on the dismissal order against him.
Senate President Koko Pimentel had earlier asserted the Ombudsman must act first on a motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Villanueva before the Senate could act on the dismissal order against him.
- report from Zandro Ochona, DZMM
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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

Apple's new iPhone 16e | Photo from Apple

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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