Iggy died at a London hospital last January 26, but his remains are not yet in the Philippines. The report noted: "Aleli went to London last week with her lawyer, Atty. Lorna Kapunan, to retrieve her husband's remains but they came home empty-handed as the funeral parlor that has custody of his remains said the client they recognized was Ibuna." Ibuna had allegedly tapped the services of a London-based solicitor to allow her custody of the remains. In any case, as the report pointed out, Kapunan is "confident that the funeral parlor, Kenyon Funeral Directors, will abide by the decision of the Philippine embassy in London to give Aleli custody of Iggy's remains."

In the face of the two women's power struggle, Mike said: "Those women should make peace first so Iggy can rest in peace. For the sake of Iggy, they should not fight now."


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TV5's Aksyon Journalismo featured a segment where Gracee Lee was interviewed by veteran journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdez.

Perhaps, because Valentine's Day is near, news agencies have been covering the President Noynoy Aquino-Grace Lee story more and more. Indeed, at least a couple of major dailies have put the story on the front page—with huge pictures to boot.

Interaksyon.com certainly says as much in a recent article about the subject, noting: "Though Lee says she would rather have the President be the one to talk about the real score between them, the 29-year-old Korean national has been revealing bits of their dating life to media. She has, for example, said in past interviews that she thinks he's one of the most intelligent men she has met, that she's been introduced to two of the president's elder siblings, but not to the youngest presidential sister, Kris Aquino, and even that she's gotten the chance to cook Pnoy's favorite Korean dish, bulgogi, for him."

In the same article, Interaksyon.com also featured an Aksyon Journalismo segment, where Lee was interviewed by veteran journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdez. The fact that Aquino is 22 years older than Lee was brought up. Lee brushed it off, saying, "I was worried about that, too...and I still worry about it. But the more I get to know him, the less I fee the age difference." Cruz-Valdez then asked, "Bakit (Why)?" Lee revealed that it was because they could talk for hours and because he was a "very interesting" man. Lee even referred to Aquino as a "walking encyclopedia."

Then, as the segment ended, Cruz-Valdez asked Lee, "Do you see this really pushing through already?" To which Lee replied, "I don't think we're playing around. We're both not at the age to be playing around."

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As of 8:40 a.m., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), via its Twitter page, reported: "MRT3 is half line operating up to Shaw Blvd and back to North Ave only. Track problem in Guadalupe area being repaired." Then, later on, the MMDA tweeted: "MRT is operational as of 9:20 a.m."

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The report noted: "The prosecutors for Article 3 said they did not assign any case to Tupas [anymore]. Four prosecutors will handle Article 3 with Isabela Rep. Giorgidi Aggabao as team leader. The prosecutors said they did not want Tupas to bungle their case after his dismal performance on Article 2."

According to the report, Tupas had "monopolized the argument on Article 2  asserting that he was the team leader." He was ready to argue with defense lead counsel retired Justice Serafin Cuevas, but then Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo "Rudy" Fariñas suddenly "edged him out" of the rostrum. Tupas decided to step aside. The report further revealed: "Spectators cheered when it was Fariñas who engaged the defense in a tit-for-tat."

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Meanwhile, Interaksyon.com reports that as of 7:33 p.m. on Monday (February 6)  "seismologists noted 158 aftershocks, the strongest at 6:10 p.m. with Intensity 6.2 monitored 60 kilometers north, northwest of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and 82 km west, northwest of Tagbilaran City, Bohol."

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A video clip taken in Cebu on Monday, February 6, when fake tsunami alerts sent people running. (YouTube video uploaded by user accarl)

Interaksyon.com reports that "in the wake of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit off Negros island" on Monday (February 6), fake tsunami warnings—which were spread via text messages—caused Cebu City residents to panic. As people made a mad dash for higher ground, traffic got jammed.

The Interaksyon.com report noted: "However, the main seismic event or the two aftershocks felt within half an hour of the first tremor had not caused as much tumult as the false report of a tsunami already encroaching the city's downtown district at 2 p.m."

According to the report, order was restored "when patrol cars of the different police stations in the city, each with public address equipment, began going around and announcing that the tsunami reports were false."

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The report noted: "In General Santos City, Donaire's grandparents watched his bout against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., but they did not celebrate when he was named the winner via split decision." Donaire fought Vasquez on February 4 (U.S. time) in San Antonio, Texas.

The report quoted Donaire's grandmother, Teresita Dente, who said, "Sana natalo na lang s'ya. Kung natalo s'ya ako lang yata ang magtatatalon sa tuwa dito (I had hoped he would lose. If he had lost, I'd be the only person jumping for joy here)."

According to the report, Dente claimed that Donaire had no respect for his father, Nonito Sr. Meanwhile, the boxer's grandfather Epifanio Donaire, said, "Hindi talaga ako makalimot sa pag-limot n'ya sa amin (I can't forget how he forgot about us)."

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Lee likewise said: "Whenever some critics say bad things about him, that he's not aggressive or that he's not matalino (intelligent), I'd debate [with] them and tell them he's very smart. In fact, I learn a lot talking to him."

And, since it's the president is turning 52 this February 8, Lee, who is 29, was asked about the "special birthday gift" she was getting for him. She replied, "I'm still planning to get one, I've not yet decided what gift."

For more on this story, log on to Philstar.com to read Wilson Flores' February 5 column.

According to the report, the DOT also added: "The Tawi-Tawi incident is considered unfortunate and could have been avoided had the visitors taken necessary precautions many European tourists usually take in heed of these advisories."

The "Tawi-Tawi incident" cited in the DOT statement refers to the case of kidnap victims as Elwold Horn, 52, of Holland; and Lorenzo Vinciguerra, 47, of Switzerland.They were abducted by "unidentified elements" on February 1, "while riding a boat back to the capital of Bongao, after a bird-watching trip."

According to the report, "the DOT expressed confidence that tourists would continue to flock to the country despite a new travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom."

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The went on to quote Younghusband, who said he is now using his free time to look after his little sister, Keri,  since their mom, Susan, passed away in September last year. When asked how Keri was holding up, Younghusband replied, "She's good, she's good. She'll be my Valentine on Valentine's Day."

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