Quo vadis, BARMM? (2)

BY RUFA CAGOCO-GUIAM

NOVEMBER 3, 2026

Cotabato City—In June 2022, a new president assumed office after former President Rodrigo Duterte ended his term. President Marcos was elected together with his then UniTeam running mate, Sara Duterte, who assumed the position of Vice President.

This could have sent shivers down the spine of Moro leaders who were at the forefront of the armed struggle against the draconian policies of the elder Marcos.

It was through the elder Marcos’ ironclad martial law regime that victimized thousands of Bangsamoro men, women, and children in several massacres; burning of houses; gender-based violence; and other massive human rights violations, including marginalization through land dispossession.

Salome Salvi finally gets relief as court dismisses obscenity case

By Neil Ramos

Published Nov 3, 2026 10:48 am

At A Glance

• Salome Salvi announces the dismissal of her obscenity case, revealing how the nearly yearlong legal battle affected her career and income.

Adult content creator Salome Salvi can finally put a nearly yearlong legal battle behind her after a court dismissed the obscenity case filed against her.

Salvi shared the development in a Facebook post on November 3, 2026, expressing relief over the outcome while recalling how the proceedings affected her work and income.

The complaint involved alleged violations of Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code, which covers obscene publications and exhibitions, in connection with Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

Although Salvi did not name the private organization behind the complaint, the case has been linked to the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas Inc. (KSMBPI).

Note the group was also reported to have filed a case against vlogger Brian "Tiyo Bri" Babilonia last year.

For Salvi, the legal proceedings came with professional setbacks. She revealed that she lost her podcast, which she described as a major source of income, and became discouraged from posting on social media, another platform through which she earned a living.

"Halos isang taon akong binulabog ng hinayupak na organization na yan," Salvi wrote.

She also expressed frustration over the length of the proceedings, emphasizing that it took almost a year before the case was finally resolved.

The actress did not hold back in criticizing the organization, sarcastically thanking it for taking up the time of other influencers and media personalities who, according to her, were also named in complaints despite keeping to themselves.

She also questioned the use of government resources, claiming that the case consumed the time of two prosecutors.

With the dismissal of the complaint, the actress says she can finally move forward after a legal ordeal that affected both her career and livelihood.

 

'Sobriety and restraint': Over 20 industry leaders sound alarm on rising China tensions

Among the signatories of the joint statement are the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), Semiconductor and Electronic Industries in the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI), Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. (FPI), Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (PAGASA), Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI), Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP), and Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).

In a joint statement, more than 20 business and labor groups are urging the national government to uphold diplomacy and exercise restraint amid renewed tensions with China, warning that further escalation could threaten the country’s economy. Read more

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What is the one piece of advice you would give to anyone?

 

1. When you’re winning keep your mouth shut.
2. Don’t tell people your plans. Wait till the results speak for themselves.
3. Never expect to get what you give. Not everyone has a heart of flesh.
4. Every day you wake up, you have a new job… to be better than yesterday.
5. You will never get what you want until you are grateful for what you have.
6. Sometimes what you’re trying to hold onto is exactly what you should let go.
7. If you want to buy things without looking at the price, work without looking at the clock.
8. God puts people in your life for a reason, and removes them from your life for a better reason.
9. The devil wouldn’t be attacking you so hard if there wasn’t something valuable in you. Thieves don’t break into empty houses.
10. You’re going to piss a lot of people off when you start doing what’s best for you.
11. You will lose a lot of friends when you get really serious about your life goals.
12. Life does not get EASIER. You just get STRONGER.

TRAVEL UPDATE: CEBU PACIFIC COMPLETES FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR ASEAN SUMMIT

Cebu Pacific has adjusted some of its domestic and international flight schedules in preparation for the Philippines' hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit, scheduled during November 2026.

The affected travel period covers November 14–18, 2026.

According to Cebu Pacific spokesperson Carmina Romero, passengers whose flights were affected have already been informed and provided with alternative travel arrangements.

The airline also confirmed that it has completed the necessary schedule adjustments in coordination with airport authorities. No further ASEAN-related flight cancellations are currently expected from Cebu Pacific.

UPDATES FROM OTHER AIRLINES

AirAsia Philippines – Reported that it had not received any directive requiring flight cancellations because of the summit.

Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) – Previously indicated that more than 100 flights could be affected by temporary airport restrictions and security arrangements during the summit.

REMINDER TO PASSENGERS

Travelers are encouraged to:

• Check their flight status before proceeding to the airport.

• Monitor official airline announcements.

• Check their email and text messages for schedule updates.

• Contact their airline for available rebooking, refund, or travel fund options if their flight is affected.

Cebu Pacific's announced flight adjustments are separate from the schedule changes previously announced by Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Passengers traveling between November 14 and 18 are advised to plan ahead and stay updated.

Source: Philippine News Agency (PNA)

#CebuPacific #CEB #ASEANSummit2026 #TravelAdvisory

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