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A. ACRONYMS
BIR

FDA

BFAR

DOLE

NTF

SSS

AFP

DOH

DPWH

DSWD

DICT

VAT

POGO

COMELEC

SMNI

PSA

NEDA

MILF

DTI

LTO

DOTr

NCIP

PNP
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DOJ

DFA

PCSO

ROTC

DMW

DOF

DepEd

DSPs

KOJC

NAPOLCOM

B. IDENTIFICATION
Date of Issue: October 1, 2024

1. The aircraft patrol of the Philippine BFAR was struck with a laser by a Chinese
vessel near in what shoal? Other name of this shoal is Half-moon Shoal.
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2. How many kilometers is the distance of this Half-moon Shoal from Palawan?
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3. When did the filing of Certificate of Candidacy start?

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4. Who is the BTS member who was fined 11,500 USD for drunk driving?
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5. What is the international name of Supertyphoon Julian?

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6. What are the two political parties who are opposed to the government’s proposal
to require ROTC?
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7. Who is the leader of Hezbollah (a Lebanese Islamic political party) who was
assassinated by Israeli officials?
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8. Israel strikes Houthis (Houthi rebels who support terrorism against Israel, USA,
and Saudi Arabia) in what country?
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Date of Issue: October 2, 2024

9. When will the midterm elections be held in the Philippines?

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10. Who was the late law student in UST who was killed because of Hazing where 10
of his upperclassmen suspects involved in hazing will face 40 years in prison?
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11. Who is the judge in Manila Regional Trial court who gave the verdict of 40 years
of imprisonment to these 10 upperclassmen of the hazing victim?
These 10 violated the Anti Hazing act of 2017, and the murder and counts of
assault of the victim.
Ans: Judge Shirley Magsipoc-Pagalilauan

12. What famous hacienda in the Philippines was distributed by President Marcos to
local farmers in Tarlac?
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13. Who is the former presidential spokesperson who allegedly engaged in the illegal
activities of now banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators?
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14. What province in Region 1 is in a state of calamity due to the onslaught of

Supertyphoon Julian, wherein 16k families were affected by the widespread
flooding and 945 families seeking for refuge to be evacuated. Also, 4,160
hectares of farmland was damaged.
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15. The eastern coast of the United States faced employment issues due to the
____________ of the workers, and this stopped the ports of the US east coast,
from Maine to Texas.
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16. What business group will take over the operations of the Laguindingan
International Airport in Misamis Oriental next year?
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17. According to the Supreme Court, there is no Writ of Amparo for Harry Roque.
Writ of Amparo means it is a remedy available to any person whose right to life,
liberty and security is violated or threatened.

Date of Issue: October 3, 2024

18. Who is the Secretary of the Department of Finance right now?

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19. How much is the “excess fund of PHILHealth Insurance Corporation for the
month of October? How about in November?
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20. How many percent of VAT shall be added to the DSPs (digital service providers)
for video and music streaming, and even online businesses under the R.A. No.
12023?
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21. How many billions of Philippine pesos is the estimated revenue of the Philippines
for the next five years through adding VAT in certain DSPs?
Ans: 105 million

22. How many Filipinos were stuck in Lebanon during the violence happening
because of the Hezbollah group attack by Israel?
Ans: 94

23. During the onslaught of Supertyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Leyte, there was a
Philippine Eagle named Uswag that died due to drowning. Now, Uswag’s partner
came back to Leyte after a long time of searching for her. What is the name of
Uswag’s mate?
Ans: Carlito

24. Who is the first woman president of Mexico who won the recently concluded
election in Mexico? She is 62 years old scientist, mayor, and grandmother,
Ans: Claudia Sheinbaum

25. Who is the Surigao del Norte representative who urged the Department of
Justice to file a case against the alleged killers of the former PCSO (Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office) board secretary Wesley Barayuga?
Ans: Robert Ace Barbers

26. Who are the 2 police colonels who allegedly killed the former board secretary of
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PCSO, Wesley Barayuga?

Ans: Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo

27. Who is the famous Pares vendor who wanted to run for a government position in
Pasay city?
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Date of Issue: October 4, 2024

28. Who is the oldest politician in the Philippines and probably in the world currently?
Ans: Juan Ponce Enrile

29. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos inaugurated a
mobile laboratory that caters free laboratory checking in what city?
Ans: Pasig City

30. Who is the mayor of Pasig city currently?

Ans: Vico Sotto

31. The Supreme court opened the case against Dalla Pastor, the wife who
suspectedly collaborated in the murder of a Filipino sportscare racer in the name
of?
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32. Who are the 2 mayors in Cebu province who were dismissed by the Ombudsman
because of nepotism and grave misconduct?
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Note: Ombudsman (a government office who has the power to file a case to
politicians)

33. Haitians (people/citizens from Haiti) were deported from their neighboring
country Dominican Republic. Who is the president of Dominican Republic who
ordered this deportation?
Ans: Luis Abinader

34. Who won the US midterm 2024 elections?

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35. Who runs against Donald Trump?

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36. Who is the VP running mate of Donald Trump?

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37. Who is the VP running mate of Kamala Harris?

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38. What political party in the United States is Donald Trump included in?
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How about Kamala Harris? Ans:

October 9, 2024

39. What family challenged the Dutertes in major political positions in Davao region?
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40. Who is the opponent of ex-president Rodrigo Roa Duterte in mayoral position
of Davao city?
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41. Who is the opponent of Paolo Duterte (son of RRD, brother of Sara Duterte) for
congressional position of Davao’s first district?
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42. Who is the 1998 textbook scam project who allegedly faked her death to avoid
criminal liability? She admitted that she tried to facilitate the escape of dismissed
mayor Alice Guo. She insisted that her real name is Jessica Francisco?
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43. In which Southeast Asian country the (four-day) 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits
and Related Summits was held?
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[Link] what airport did President Marcos and his delegation land as he arrived in
ASEAN Summit host country?
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[Link] welcomed President Marcos in the airport of this host country? He is a

minister of mining and energy.
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[Link] is the lawyer of the controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy?

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47. Who vows to close all POGOs until December 15, 2024?
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48. What Republic Act that aims to enhance the country’s local defense capabilities
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and will reduce its reliance to foreign support. This act is also known as the
Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act?
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49. According to DFA, there is a Filipino who was executed on Oct. 5 for the murder
of a local in which country?
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[Link] is the capital city of Lebanon?

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51. What international organization pleaded that Israel and Lebanon should settle
through a diplomatic solution?
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October 10, 2024 Issue

52. Aside from Porac, Pampanga and Bamban, Tarlac, in what town of Cavite is the
POGO island located? This POGO island played host to a sprawling complex for
POGOs in Cavite.
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53. What government office imposed 6 months of preventive suspension on Porac,

Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil and nine other officials because of gross neglect
of duty related to POGO operations in the said place?
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[Link] is the OIC (officer-in-charge) of the business permit and licensing office of
Porac, Pampanga?
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55. Who is the current Ombudsman of the Philippines?

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56. What is the name of the POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga?

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57. Kamala Harris opened what beverage on a late night TV show in which Stephen
Colbert is the host?
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58. Who is the Senator who said that Mary Ann Maslog’s testimony regarding Alice
Guo’s escape was only based on “unverified information”?
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59. In Capas, Tarlac, how many hectares of state-owned sanitary landfill was
conflicted by the government versus Clark Development Corporation?
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60. During the pandemic, there was a rumor that Donald Trump secretly sent
COVID-19 test kits to which President?

61. Who said that Donald Trump “played” during the COVID-19 crisis?
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Oct 5, 2024 Issue

62. Who is the 100 year old legal counsel of the president who became clear of
Plunder allegations because of Pork barrel scam?
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63. What government agency cancelled the Passport of dismissed-Bamban Mayor

Alice Guo?
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[Link] biometric data of Alice Guo matched to the biometric data of a chinese
national named?
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65. What region is the top choice for real-estate and value-seeking home buyers?
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66. Who is the daughter of Manny and Cynthia Villar who ran for a senatorial seat?
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67. What political party is the daughter of Manny and Cynthia Villar involved herself
with?
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October 7, 2024

68. Churchgoers at Malate Church line up to have their pets and plants blessed as
they celebrate the feast of a Patron Saint named?
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69. Who is the confessed drug lord who said that he is willing to testify against
Rodrigo Duterte in ICC/International Criminal Court?
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70. In what year did the Metro Manila Flood Management Plan start? It is
controversial because this plan was not successful after a decade and few years
ago due to insufficient funding.
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71. How many US aircraft were deployed by the American government to give aid to
the victims of Tropical storm Julian?
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72. The international name of Typhoon Julian is?

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73. The international name of Typhoon Kristine is?

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74. The international name of Typhoon Leon is?

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75. Who is the Secretary General of the United Nations who urges the stop of
violence in the Gaza strip?
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76. Who is the new DILG chief? He succeeded Benhur Abalos of being the chief of
DILG?
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77. Who is the president of South Korea who met President BongBong Marcos for a
bicameral meeting on Monday to enhance trading, security, and other concerns
for both Philippines and South Korea?
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78. University of the Philippines Manila developed a pill to combat diabetes made out
of what plant/vegetable?
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79. Who is the Kalookan Diocese who became a cardinal and name as one of the
Pope’s 21 princes? He is one of the major critics of Duterte’s EJK and will serve as
the Pope’s eye on EJK in the Philippines.
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[Link] confessed drug lord, Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa, ran for Mayor in what town in
Leyte? He seeks justice for his father’s death, Mayor Rolando Espinosa who died
8 years ago.
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81. What is the 3rd largest city of Israel that was attacked by Hezbollah on October 7,
2023?
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Oct 13, 2024

82. How many mayors were killed for the first 2 years of RRD as president of the
Philippines as part of the EJK?
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83. How much is the alleged price/rewards for police officials for every dead
Narco-pol (Narcotic Politicians)? This is patterned to Davao City’s anti-drug war
campaign.
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[Link] is the senator, who is a long-term aide of Duterte, who denied the reward
system for every Narco-pol?
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85. What city in the Philippines tops in tax-collection?

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86. A new law was passed that changes MTB-MLE in the first 4 years of primary
education as a major medium for instruction and changes to what languages?
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87. In Santa Cruz, Manila, handcrafted parol sells for how much?
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Oct 12, 2024Issue

88. Who is the former police colonel who said that RRD rewarded cops for drug war
kills (Davao-model), and to find a member of Iglesia ni Cristo who facilitated the
anti-narcotics campaign?
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89. According to Kerwin Espinosa, Bato dela Rosa pressured him to pin down who’s
political figure?
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90. What country will host the Disaster Mitigation conference wherein 4,000
delegates will come from 69 countries around the world?
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91. Who is the DENR secretary who will be one of the facilitators for the Disaster Risk
Reduction conference for 4 days (Oct.14-18)?
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92. Who is the American US Secretary of State who slams China in the ASEAN
Summit in Laos?
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93. There are 2 United Nations peacekeepers who died because Israeli tanks shoot
their headquarters in Lebanese city of?
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Oct 11, 2024Issue

94. The plea deal of a KOJC member whose name ______________ can be used
against Apollo Quiboloy.
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95. POGO hubs can be reused as?

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96. There is a POGO hub in Pasay city that was used by the government as a building
for what Department Agency?
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97. What government agency orders the reinstatement of Aurora governor, Gov.
Christian Noveras?
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98. What hurricane onslaught the state of Florida in USA?

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99. In what country were 20 Filipinas became surrogate moms? 13 of them are
pregnant, 7 will return to the Philippines.
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Oct 14, 2024Issue

100. What government agency facilitated cash assistance of 5,000 pesos to

film-makers?
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101. Who are the two people who allegedly killed PCSO’s former board secretary,
Wesley Barayuga?
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102. Who is the eyes of Pope Francis of the EJK in the Philippines?
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Oct 15, 2024 Issue

103. The Philippines will not give tribunal access to witnesses linking to Duterte’s
EJK. This is according to the executive secretary of the Philippines namely?
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104. This UN high official said that the Philippines is the “lighthouse” of Disaster Risk
Reduction?
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105. Who is the Bulacan Board Member who was assassinated along with his driver
in the city of Malolos, Bulacan?
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106. San Miguel Corporation and Ayala Development Corp. have broken ground on
the Ayala Greenfield Interchange that connects a major road to 3 local roads.
What is the name of this major road?
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107. The ship, KRI Bima Suci, arrived at Manila South Harbor as a sign of 75th
diplomatic relationship with what country?
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108. How many OFWs were pardoned for their minor offenses that were jailed in
Saudi Arabia?
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109. President BBM said a warmful thanks to the President of the United Arab
Emirates for pardoning Filipinos with minor offences. Who is the president of
UAE?
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110. What department mentioned that the decision to join ICC in the case of EJK
shall depend on the president?
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111. Who is the Tanauan city mayor who was killed in 2018 while attending a flag
ceremony?
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112. What government agency signed an agreement with five NGOs

(non-government agency) to preserve the lives of six endangered animals in the
Philippines, including the tamaraw, eagle, and pangolin?
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113. Who is the Canadian Sikh separatist who was killed, and his death resulted in
the bitterness between Canada and India?
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Oct 17, 2024 Issue

114. How many senatorial bets was approved by the COMELEC that are in the initial
list?
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115. How many nuisance candidates were endorsed by the Comelec?

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116. DENR confirms Chinese Illegal mining in what province?

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117. Who said that Bong Go (Christopher Go) gave cash to cops but it was not for a
reward.
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118. What country blows roads that connect to its neighboring country? This is to
officially cut ties with its neighboring country.
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119. How many workers of the media giant ABS-CBN were laid off due to its
persisting financial struggle?
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120. What family owns ABS-CBN?

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Oct 18, 2024 Issue

121. The office of the Vice-President paid for safe-house rentals that cost Php15.54
million pesos for a youth summit with the army. This controversial fund raised
eyebrows. What government agency used this amount of money under Sara
Duterte?
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122. What criminal case was filed to several followers of Apollo Quiboloy, who helped
the latter delay his capture? This includes the lawyer of KOJC, Israelito Torreon.
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123. The president BBM crossed paths with former rival, Leni Robredo, during
Thursday inauguration of a 1.2 billion pesos Sports Arena in what city?
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124. According to a SWS survey, the hunger rate rises to how many percent in the
3rd Quarter?
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125. According to PAOCC, the arrested Chinese in Camarines Norte might be digging
for what mineral?
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126. In what country wherein there is an aquarium that uses a mechanized shark, in
short, robot shark?
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127. The Philippines has entered into an agreement with other Southeast Asian
countries to share aviation data and other related information, including
turbulence reports. This conference was held in what city in the Philippines?
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128. Who is the second BTS member who was discharged from South Korea’s
mandatory military service?
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129. Who is the Canadian prime minister who said that India made a horrible
mistake by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it is in Canada’s
sovereignty?
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130. Who said that it is not defamation or slanderous if it is not malicious? This is
done by a resident in Lanao del Norte to a barangay councilor.
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Oct 19, 2024 Issue

131. Who was warned by Sara Duterte, “I’ll dig up Marcos Sr.’s body.” if the Marcos
family will not stop their alleged attacks against her?
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132. Where did Marcos Sr.’s body was buried?

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133. How many safe houses did Sara Duterte rent for 11 days in 2022?
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134. Masskara Festival was held in what city?

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135. In Bacolod, a kilogram of crystal meth that worth P6.8 million pesos was
confiscated from who?
Ans: Darel Demafiles

136. Who is the leader of Hamas who was killed in Palestine?

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137. Fifteen Chinese workers and 100 Filipinos were arrested during a raid on a
factory found to be making counterfeit cigarettes in Barangay Cinco-Cinco
Cabanatuan city. This confiscated cigarettes worth up to how many pesos?
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138. Who is the American who was abducted in Zamboanga del Norte?
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139. Philippine facilities in West Philippine Sea will get funding worth of?
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Oct 20, 2024 Issue

140. In what town and province was the first mass in Luzon held? It was celebrated
in 1569.
Ans: Gibalon Shrine, ___________________

141. How many DepEd executives report that Sara gave cash envelopes containing
tens of thousands of pesos?
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142. In what town and province was the Guinness World or Record highest chicken
statue built?
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143. In what province did the Filipinos and Americans practiced their live fire-drill?
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144. In what country wherein there is a widespread brownout because there is an

explosion of one of its major power plants?
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Oct 21, 2024 Issue

145. In Casa Sur Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina, a famous singer and member of
One Direction died because of falling from the hotel balcony. Who is this singer?
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146. Who is the Senate president who tapped Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel to lead the
Senate drug war probe?
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147. What is the name of the ghost story whose author is Bram Stoker, the author of
Dracula?
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148. Who is the president of Indonesia who fights for democracy and targets
corruption in the country?
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149. How many people are there in Indonesia?

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150. How old is Indonesia’s president?

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