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GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Bato refiles death penalty bill vs drug traffickers
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Wednesday refiled in the 20th Congress a measure that seeks to restore the death penalty for large-scale drug traffickers. The bill on capital punishment for large-scale illegal drug trafficking, which Dela Rosa has been pushing since 2019, topped the lawmaker's 10 priority legislative measures for the incoming 20th Congress. Dela Rosa served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the Duterte administration and was the lead implementer of the war on drugs. Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now detained at The Hague, Netherlands over charges of crimes against humanity for the extrajudicial killings during the drug war. Also included in Dela Rosa's priority bills were the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Act, Amendment to Party-list System Act, End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) Act, and Anti-Drug Abuse Council Act. Healthcare Senator JV Ejercito also filed his 10 priority bills on Wednesday, including a proposed P74.4-billion Supplemental Appropriations for PhilHealth to strengthen the country's health insurance system and uphold the mandate of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. Ejercito, principal sponsor of the UHC Act, underscored the importance of the supplemental budget amid the rising medical costs. He also filed a measure seeking to suspend excise taxes on regular gasoline, unleaded premium gasoline and diesel; and a separate bill on the P250 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act and Motorcycle Taxi Act, among others. Meanwhile, included in Senator Imee Marcos' priority bills were the National Minimum Wage Act, Budget Modernization Act, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Act, and the National Tax Allotment Act. Senators started filing their priority legislative measures for the 20th Congress on Monday, June 30. The new Congress is set to convene its first session day on July 28. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor star splits from her husband of eight years as she moves on with new boyfriend
ALL OVER X Factor star splits from her husband of eight years as she moves on with new boyfriend Former X Factor star Lucie Jones has split from her husband of eight-years Ethan Boroian, who she first met when they both auditioned for the show in 2009. The singer-turned-West End star, 34, is quietly going through a divorce, as she has unfollowed her husband on social media. Advertisement 6 X Factor sweethearts Ethan Boroian and Lucie Jones, pictured in 2022, have split Credit: Getty 6 Lucie has moved on with a new boyfriend and has unfollowed Ethan on Instagram Credit: Getty 6 Lucie appeared on The X Factor in 2009 Credit: TalkBack Thames 6 She performed on stage last night Credit: Instagram It comes as she is performing show tunes at Glastonbury festival this weekend in The Astrolabe tent. The pair's countryside Welsh wedding appeared in Hello magazine in a glossy photoshoot. A source said: "Lucie and Ethan grew apart and realised they were young when they married. "She has been busy focusing on pursuing her career on the West End stage and travelling the globe, they're moving on with their lives. Advertisement "Lucie's in a really good place and has already moved on and met someone else and has loved performing at Glastonbury. "Ethan is no longer in showbusiness and their lives were headed in different directions." Ethan has a high-flying job working for champagne company Moet Hennessy. Lucie, who previously represented the UK in Eurovision, gushed about Ethan on their big day. Advertisement She said: "Ethan is everything I could ever have wanted in a man. I count my lucky stars I found him every single day. "As soon as I saw Ethan, looking so dashing in his blue wedding suit, I started to well up. Top 10 Funniest X-Factor moments "Then the male voice choir started to sing our song, God Only Knows, by The Beach Boys, and an overwhelming feeling of intense emotion came over me. "Suddenly, every precious memory of our time together came flooding back and I couldn't stop the tears. I felt so elated and knew that marrying him was the best thing I would ever do." Advertisement Chicago-born Ethan added: "It was incredible seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time. I couldn't take my eyes off her." The pair reconnected after first meeting at boot camp during the filming of The X Factor 15 years ago, after which Lucie made it into the final 12 finalists. They stayed in touch when Ethan moved back to his native Chicago before going out on their first date five years later. Lucie's spokesperson declined to comment. Advertisement 6 Lucie at Glastonbury Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
X Factor star splits from her husband of eight years as she moves on with new boyfriend
Former X Factor star Lucie Jones has split from her husband of eight-years Ethan Boroian, who she first met when they both auditioned for the show in 2009. The singer-turned-West End star, 34, is quietly going through a divorce, as she has unfollowed her husband on social media. 6 X Factor sweethearts Ethan Boroian and Lucie Jones, pictured in 2022, have split Credit: Getty 6 Lucie has moved on with a new boyfriend and has unfollowed Ethan on Instagram Credit: Getty 6 Lucie appeared on The X Factor in 2009 Credit: TalkBack Thames 6 She performed on stage last night Credit: Instagram It comes as she is performing show tunes at Glastonbury festival this weekend in The Astrolabe tent. The pair's A source said: "Lucie and "She has been busy focusing on pursuing her career on the West End stage and travelling the globe, they're moving on with their lives. READ MORE ON THE X FACTOR "Lucie's in a really good place and has already moved on and met someone else and has loved performing at Glastonbury. "Ethan is no longer in showbusiness and their lives were headed in different directions." Ethan has a high-flying job working for champagne company Moet Hennessy. Lucie, who previously represented the UK in Eurovision, gushed about Ethan on their big day. Most read in Reality She said: "Ethan is everything I could ever have wanted in a man. I count my lucky stars I found him every single day. "As soon as I saw Ethan, looking so dashing in his blue wedding suit, I started to well up. Top 10 Funniest X-Factor moments "Then the male voice choir started to sing our song, God Only Knows, by The Beach Boys, and an overwhelming feeling of intense emotion came over me. "Suddenly, every precious memory of our time together came flooding back and I couldn't stop the tears. I felt so elated and knew that marrying him was the best thing I would ever do." Chicago-born Ethan added: "It was incredible seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time. I couldn't take my eyes off her." The pair reconnected after first meeting at boot camp during the filming of The X Factor 15 years ago, after which Lucie made it into the final 12 finalists. They stayed in touch when Ethan moved back to his native Chicago before going out on their first date five years later. Lucie's spokesperson declined to comment. 6 Lucie at Glastonbury Credit: Instagram 6 She performed on stage last night Credit: Instagram
News18
24-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
IND vs ENG 1st Test: India Slip from 349/6 to 364 All Out, Tail-End Collapse Hurts Chances
India collapsed from 349/6 to 364 all out, continuing a recurring Test cricket issue with tailend resistance. Despite a strong platform, the lower order failed to contribute, with Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj all dismissed for ducks. Josh Tongue's fiery spell sealed India's innings. This video analyzes the impact of such collapses and highlights the need for tailenders to step up in crucial match situations. , 1st Test INDvsENG , Tail End Collapse , Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Team India Like and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
Korea Herald
21-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
US may target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC operations in China, sources say
The US Department of Commerce is considering revoking authorizations granted in recent years to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC, making it more difficult for them to receive US goods and technology at their plants in China, according to people familiar with the matter. The chances of the United States withdrawing the authorizations are unclear. But with such a move, it would be harder for foreign chipmakers to operate in China, where they produce semiconductors used in a wide range of industries. A White House official said the US was "just laying the groundwork" in case the truce reached between the two countries fell apart. But the official expressed confidence that the trade agreement would go forward and that rare earths would flow from China, as agreed. "There is currently no intention of deploying this tactic," the official said. "It's another tool we want in our toolbox in case either this agreement falls through or any other catalyst throws a wrench in bilateral relations." Shares of US chip equipment makers that supply plants in China fell when the Wall Street Journal first reported the news earlier on Friday. KLA Corp dropped 2.4 percent, Lam Research fell 1.9 percent and Applied Materials sank 2 percent. Shares of Micron, a major competitor to Samsung and SK Hynix in the memory chip sector, rose 1.5 percent. A TSMC spokesman declined comment. Samsung and Hynix did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Lam Research, KLA and Applied Materials did not immediately respond, either. In October 2022, after the United States placed sweeping restrictions on US chipmaking equipment to China, it gave foreign manufacturers like Samsung and Hynix letters authorizing them to receive goods. In 2023 and 2024, the companies received what is known as Validated End User status in order to continue the trade. A company with VEU status is able to receive designated goods from a US company without the supplier obtaining multiple export licenses to ship to them. VEU status enables entities to receive US-controlled products and technologies "more easily, quickly and reliably," as the Commerce Department website puts it. The VEU authorizations come with conditions, a person familiar with the matter said, including prohibitions on certain equipment and reporting requirements. 'Chipmakers will still be able to operate in China," a Commerce Department spokesperson said in a statement when asked about the possible revocations. "The new enforcement mechanisms on chips mirror licensing requirements that apply to other semiconductor companies that export to China and ensure the United States has an equal and reciprocal process.' Industry sources said that if it became more difficult for US semiconductor equipment companies to ship to foreign multinationals, it would only help domestic Chinese competitors.
