Michael Apacible Bulletin

  The Shadow of Judas: Allegations of Betrayal Surround Duterte's Return A recent social media post by an account named Otto Jorel has ignited a firestorm of speculation, painting a dramatic picture of betrayal within the Duterte political circle. The post alleges a complex web of familial tension and political maneuvering, culminating in a stark accusation: that Senator Bong Go, long considered Rodrigo Duterte's loyal aide, acted as a Judas, leading the former president into a potential trap. The narrative begins with assertions of strained relationships. Jorel claims that Duterte's children, Sara, Paolo, and Sebastian, harbor resentment towards Go and Honeylet Avanceña, Duterte's partner. The post alleges this animosity stems from Go's perceived closeness to Avanceña, overshadowing his relationship with Zimmerman, a detail that remains unclear. The post claims that Sebastian Duterte publicly called Bong Go a traitor during a rally in Pampanga. The post then delves...

  Former Customs Officer Links Duterte Kin, Ex-Aide to 2018 Drug Shipment Former customs intelligence officer Jimmy Guban, wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet, testified before a joint hearing of four House committees investigating illegal drugs and offshore gaming operations (POGOs). His testimony implicated key figures, including relatives and a former advisor of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in a significant 2018 drug shipment. Guban's Testimony and Allegations Guban, who previously testified in a 2018 Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, initially linked former Police Colonel Eduardo Acierto to the P6.8 billion worth of shabu found in magnetic lifters at the Manila Port. However, during the House Quad Committee hearing, Guban recanted his earlier statement, claiming he was threatened after being cited in contempt by the Senate. Threats and Intimidation: Guban testified that he received threats, including those suggesting his life was in danger if he were det...