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In an unprecedented move, CDO 2nd Dist. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez asked Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan to withdraw his privilege speech criticizing the use of caricature of China’s Xi Jinping by PCG WPS spokes Jay Tarriela, sparking a heated debate and a brief session suspension.

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“One cancels elections and suppresses free speech…and the other one’s Xi Jinping” Reform UK’s Sir Jake Berry says Keir Starmer will ‘have a lot in common with the leader of China’ during his three-day visit to the country #Peston

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I’m struck by how often Trump referred to Xi as his “friend” and a “great leader.” Xi Jinping, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, is a dictator. He also offered no such reciprocal praise for Trump. That asymmetry makes Trump appear in a visibly weaker position.

I’m struck by how often Trump referred to Xi as his “friend” and a “great leader.” Xi Jinping, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, is a dictator. He also offered no such reciprocal praise for Trump. That asymmetry makes Trump appear in a visibly weaker position.

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🇨🇳🇺🇸 Trump and Xi Jinping have begun talks in Beijing Key statements from both sides: ▪️ Trump said US-China relations could reach an “unprecedented level” and become “better than ever before.” ▪️ The US president called Xi Jinping a “great leader” and said it is “an honor to be his friend.” ▪️ Trump also stressed that Washington wants to build economic relations with Beijing on the basis of full reciprocity. ▪️ The American delegation includes representatives of around 30 major global companies. ▪️ Xi Jinping said confrontation between China and the US would harm both sides, and that the two countries should be “partners, not rivals.” ▪️ The Chinese leader also called for avoiding the “Thucydides Trap” — a scenario in which rivalry between superpowers ends in conflict.

🇨🇳🇺🇸 Trump and Xi Jinping have begun talks in Beijing Key statements from both sides: ▪️ Trump said US-China relations could reach an “unprecedented level” and become “better than ever before.” ▪️ The US president called Xi Jinping a “great leader” and said it is “an honor to be his friend.” ▪️ Trump also stressed that Washington wants to build economic relations with Beijing on the basis of full reciprocity. ▪️ The American delegation includes representatives of around 30 major global companies. ▪️ Xi Jinping said confrontation between China and the US would harm both sides, and that the two countries should be “partners, not rivals.” ▪️ The Chinese leader also called for avoiding the “Thucydides Trap” — a scenario in which rivalry between superpowers ends in conflict.

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UNUSUAL In an exceptional scene, President XI JINPING arrived in his presidential Hongqi N701 vehicle inside the hall of the Mokran House Palace in Pyongyang, where he was received by leader KIM JONG UN, in a moment that reflected the warm welcome accorded to the Chinese visit.

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NFSC Speaks

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Heated Session between Hon. Agbese and Hon. ikenga in House of Reps Over Minority Leader Slot The House of Representatives witnessed a heated session after Rep. Agbese denied backing Hon. Ugochinyere for Minority Leader, alleging his signature was førged. Agbese said he never signed any nomination form and dismissed claims that he received $50,000 to support Ugochinyere. The situation escalated when Ugochinyere sought a personal explanation, saying the allegations against him could not go unanswered. He denied the forgery claim, insisting Agbese signed the form in the presence of lawmakers who could confirm it. Agbese immediately interrupted, shouting, “I never did that Mr Ikenga” The exchange turned into a shouting match, forcing the Speaker to call for order as lawmakers intervened to calm tensions.

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"It is absolutely unprecedented... for a leader of another country to be assassinated by foreign forces." Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi has commented on the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attack by the US and Israel during his interview with Al Jazeera.

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Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to his inauguration but it’s highly unlikely that Xi would go. No foreign leader has never attended a US presidential inauguration in modern history. “Going to Trump's inauguration makes Xi Jinping look like a supplicant to Trump, because this is a ceremony honoring Trump. It's all about America first,” said Neil Thomas. “Xi would be attending to honor Trump's victory, I don't think that sits well with Xi's self-image and his political reputation in China as a nationalist strongman.” If Xi were to break precedent and attend, not only would it put him in a more subservient position to Trump, but it could also be seen as an endorsement of the democratic system. “Xi attending Trump's inauguration would certainly could be seen as an endorsement of the democratic system,” Thomas said. Thomas added that Xi would prefer to travel to the U.S. for a dedicated US-China summit, where the two leaders are seen as equals. It’s also possible that as a gesture of goodwill, Xi could dispatch a relatively senior Chinese official to attend the inauguration, who is higher ranking that the Chinese ambassador. ABC News ABC NewsNewsLive ABC NewsPolitics

Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to his inauguration but it’s highly unlikely that Xi would go. No foreign leader has never attended a US presidential inauguration in modern history. “Going to Trump's inauguration makes Xi Jinping look like a supplicant to Trump, because this is a ceremony honoring Trump. It's all about America first,” said Neil Thomas. “Xi would be attending to honor Trump's victory, I don't think that sits well with Xi's self-image and his political reputation in China as a nationalist strongman.” If Xi were to break precedent and attend, not only would it put him in a more subservient position to Trump, but it could also be seen as an endorsement of the democratic system. “Xi attending Trump's inauguration would certainly could be seen as an endorsement of the democratic system,” Thomas said. Thomas added that Xi would prefer to travel to the U.S. for a dedicated US-China summit, where the two leaders are seen as equals. It’s also possible that as a gesture of goodwill, Xi could dispatch a relatively senior Chinese official to attend the inauguration, who is higher ranking that the Chinese ambassador. ABC News ABC NewsNewsLive ABC NewsPolitics

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On the first day of his nearly week-long Asia trip, President Donald Trump sought to shift attention from controversies at home to deals struck with allies in the region. In Kuala Lumpur for a summit of Asian leaders, Trump took part in a ceremony to sign a series of agreements — an accord ending the brief war between Cambodia and Thailand and economic deals with both of those nations and with Malaysia. Addressing the summit, Trump tried to reassure a region that’s been hit hard by U.S. tariffs. U.S. and Chinese negotiators aim to have a final deal by Thursday, when the president meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. John Yang spoke with Jon Czin of the Brookings Institution, who was a China director on President Biden’s National Security Council and a senior China analyst for the CIA.

On the first day of his nearly week-long Asia trip, President Donald Trump sought to shift attention from controversies at home to deals struck with allies in the region. In Kuala Lumpur for a summit of Asian leaders, Trump took part in a ceremony to sign a series of agreements — an accord ending the brief war between Cambodia and Thailand and economic deals with both of those nations and with Malaysia. Addressing the summit, Trump tried to reassure a region that’s been hit hard by U.S. tariffs. U.S. and Chinese negotiators aim to have a final deal by Thursday, when the president meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. John Yang spoke with Jon Czin of the Brookings Institution, who was a China director on President Biden’s National Security Council and a senior China analyst for the CIA.

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A heated altercation erupted between the TMC and the BJP during an election campaign in the China area of the 5th Sarta Anchal in Sabang, West Bengal. A TMC leader issued threats to BJP workers and functionaries. Upon identifying the individual by cross-referencing his image with a photograph on a mobile phone, personnel from the Central Forces delivered a resounding slap to the TMC leader.

A heated altercation erupted between the TMC and the BJP during an election campaign in the China area of the 5th Sarta Anchal in Sabang, West Bengal. A TMC leader issued threats to BJP workers and functionaries. Upon identifying the individual by cross-referencing his image with a photograph on a mobile phone, personnel from the Central Forces delivered a resounding slap to the TMC leader.

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During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament on December 3, 2025, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Ji delivered a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, launching a series of pointed attacks on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Dubey Ji challenged Gandhi to authenticate his six claims made during the President's address debate, accusing him of misleading the House and weakening India's image abroad. Dubey Ji demanded Gandhi resign from LoP or apologize on the House floor, alleging misuse of Article 105 privileges and foreign influences like George Soros. The speech, amid heated exchanges, had the opposition gaping with dry throats 😅

During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament on December 3, 2025, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Ji delivered a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, launching a series of pointed attacks on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Dubey Ji challenged Gandhi to authenticate his six claims made during the President's address debate, accusing him of misleading the House and weakening India's image abroad. Dubey Ji demanded Gandhi resign from LoP or apologize on the House floor, alleging misuse of Article 105 privileges and foreign influences like George Soros. The speech, amid heated exchanges, had the opposition gaping with dry throats 😅

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley wrapped up his 22-hour speech on the Senate floor by accusing President Trump of planning to use in-person voting to rig the upcoming elections. He then demanded that the U.S. Senate pass a law nationalizing mail-in voting. After Merkley finished, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the floor and called President Trump a king. Instead of reopening the government, this is what the Senate Democrats “accomplished” today.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley wrapped up his 22-hour speech on the Senate floor by accusing President Trump of planning to use in-person voting to rig the upcoming elections. He then demanded that the U.S. Senate pass a law nationalizing mail-in voting. After Merkley finished, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the floor and called President Trump a king. Instead of reopening the government, this is what the Senate Democrats “accomplished” today.

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🇨🇳🇺🇸 Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting. During the private talks, held at the State Council building in Zhongnanhai, Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping described the US president's visit as "historic and symbolic." He said the two leaders outlined the concept of building a constructive China-US relationship based on strategic stability and reached agreements on maintaining sustainable trade and economic ties, expanding practical cooperation in various fields, and strengthening coordination on international issues. The Chinese leader called on both sides to abide by the agreements reached, "carefully maintain the hard-won positive momentum," and "avoid setbacks," which would help ensure the stable development of bilateral dialogue. Donald Trump, for his part, stated that he was ready to support frank and in-depth communication with Xi Jinping and looked forward to meeting him in Washington. Afterward, the US president, accompanied by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, departed Beijing, concluding his official visit to China.

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I am compelled to respond to the misleading and inflammatory remarks made by Cong. Kiko Barzaga in a circulating video, which grossly misrepresent the Philippine Coast Guard’s mandate, operations, and the very essence of our service to the Filipino people. Cong. Barzaga’s statements not only distort facts but also disrespect the brave men and women of the PCG who risk their lives daily to safeguard our sovereignty and sovereign rights, ensure maritime safety, and uphold the rule of law. We urge the public to discern facts from fiction and to stand with those truly committed to the defense of our national interests. Cong. Barzaga’s assertion that the PCG’s actions in the West Philippine Sea could “cause World War III” and have “nothing to do with the lives of the Filipino people” is alarmist, inaccurate, and deeply irresponsible. The WPS is not an abstract geopolitical issue—it is part of our national patrimony. It encompasses vital fishing grounds, trade routes, and marine resources that sustain millions of Filipino families. The PCG’s presence there is not an act of provocation. PCG’s absence would be a blatant dereliction of duty. We are mandated to uphold and protect our sovereign rights under international law, including the UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award. Our patrols and operations prevent the normalization of China’s illegal activities, protect our fishermen from harassment, and expose violations of international norms. The PCG stands resolute: our operations in the WPS are acts of patriotism and public service, carried out with professionalism, transparency, adherence to law and restraint. Equally troubling is his baseless accusation that the PCG is a “corrupt organization” that confers “high ranks” on political figures. This claim is factually wrong and legally unfounded. Republic Act No. 9993, or the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009, clearly defines our organizational structure and the role of the PCG Auxiliary—a civilian volunteer under the direct supervision of the PCG Commandant. The honorary ranks they receive are symbolic of recognition, not authority. They hold no command positions and exercise no operational control over the PCG. Most concerning, however, is Cong. Barzaga’s claim that “the Philippines has no future with the PCG holding power in the military.” This reflects either a fundamental misunderstanding or a deliberate distortion of fact. The PCG is not part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. We are armed and uniformed service, but not a military organization that is attached to the Department of Transportation, mandated to promote maritime safety, maritime security, and marine environmental protection. To portray the PCG as a military is not only inaccurate—it undermines the principles upon which civilian maritime governance is built. As a member of House of Representatives of the Philippines, to call for the abolition of the PCG and dismiss our existence as a “waste of government funds” is both reckless and deeply insulting to the 36,000 strong of the PCG who serve this nation with honor and courage. Our men and women operate in the harshest conditions—rescuing those in distress at sea, enforcing maritime laws, protecting our environment, and standing firm against coercion in the WPS. Many have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. To trivialize their service as wasteful betrays not only a lack of understanding but also a lack of empathy. We will remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold our mandate with professionalism, integrity, and loyalty to the Filipino people. We will not be distracted by disinformation or political grandstanding. Instead, we will continue to fulfill our duties—calmly, lawfully, and resolutely—guided by the rule of law and love of country. I respectfully urge Cong. Barzaga to retract his statements and recommend that he consult with a doctor or a lawyer for a clearer understanding of the Philippine Coast Guard.

I am compelled to respond to the misleading and inflammatory remarks made by Cong. Kiko Barzaga in a circulating video, which grossly misrepresent the Philippine Coast Guard’s mandate, operations, and the very essence of our service to the Filipino people. Cong. Barzaga’s statements not only distort facts but also disrespect the brave men and women of the PCG who risk their lives daily to safeguard our sovereignty and sovereign rights, ensure maritime safety, and uphold the rule of law. We urge the public to discern facts from fiction and to stand with those truly committed to the defense of our national interests. Cong. Barzaga’s assertion that the PCG’s actions in the West Philippine Sea could “cause World War III” and have “nothing to do with the lives of the Filipino people” is alarmist, inaccurate, and deeply irresponsible. The WPS is not an abstract geopolitical issue—it is part of our national patrimony. It encompasses vital fishing grounds, trade routes, and marine resources that sustain millions of Filipino families. The PCG’s presence there is not an act of provocation. PCG’s absence would be a blatant dereliction of duty. We are mandated to uphold and protect our sovereign rights under international law, including the UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award. Our patrols and operations prevent the normalization of China’s illegal activities, protect our fishermen from harassment, and expose violations of international norms. The PCG stands resolute: our operations in the WPS are acts of patriotism and public service, carried out with professionalism, transparency, adherence to law and restraint. Equally troubling is his baseless accusation that the PCG is a “corrupt organization” that confers “high ranks” on political figures. This claim is factually wrong and legally unfounded. Republic Act No. 9993, or the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009, clearly defines our organizational structure and the role of the PCG Auxiliary—a civilian volunteer under the direct supervision of the PCG Commandant. The honorary ranks they receive are symbolic of recognition, not authority. They hold no command positions and exercise no operational control over the PCG. Most concerning, however, is Cong. Barzaga’s claim that “the Philippines has no future with the PCG holding power in the military.” This reflects either a fundamental misunderstanding or a deliberate distortion of fact. The PCG is not part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. We are armed and uniformed service, but not a military organization that is attached to the Department of Transportation, mandated to promote maritime safety, maritime security, and marine environmental protection. To portray the PCG as a military is not only inaccurate—it undermines the principles upon which civilian maritime governance is built. As a member of House of Representatives of the Philippines, to call for the abolition of the PCG and dismiss our existence as a “waste of government funds” is both reckless and deeply insulting to the 36,000 strong of the PCG who serve this nation with honor and courage. Our men and women operate in the harshest conditions—rescuing those in distress at sea, enforcing maritime laws, protecting our environment, and standing firm against coercion in the WPS. Many have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. To trivialize their service as wasteful betrays not only a lack of understanding but also a lack of empathy. We will remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold our mandate with professionalism, integrity, and loyalty to the Filipino people. We will not be distracted by disinformation or political grandstanding. Instead, we will continue to fulfill our duties—calmly, lawfully, and resolutely—guided by the rule of law and love of country. I respectfully urge Cong. Barzaga to retract his statements and recommend that he consult with a doctor or a lawyer for a clearer understanding of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Jay Tarriela

51,040 views • 9 months ago

Xi Jinping left the planet with his mouth open. At a banquet with only 47 guests, the Chinese president looked at Trump and unfiltered: “Trump is making America great again. “Yes, you read that right. The leader of the Chinese Communist Party recited the MAGA slogan in public. Trump turned Xi into MAGA. Xi continued with an epic speech: “On the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, more than 300 million Americans are revitalizing the spirit of patriotism, innovation and entrepreneurship, and ushering in a new chapter in the nation’s history. ” And he concluded: “The peoples of China and the United States are two great peoples. The great revitalization of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. We can help each other succeed and bring prosperity to the whole world. ”

Xi Jinping left the planet with his mouth open. At a banquet with only 47 guests, the Chinese president looked at Trump and unfiltered: “Trump is making America great again. “Yes, you read that right. The leader of the Chinese Communist Party recited the MAGA slogan in public. Trump turned Xi into MAGA. Xi continued with an epic speech: “On the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, more than 300 million Americans are revitalizing the spirit of patriotism, innovation and entrepreneurship, and ushering in a new chapter in the nation’s history. ” And he concluded: “The peoples of China and the United States are two great peoples. The great revitalization of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. We can help each other succeed and bring prosperity to the whole world. ”

Paul White Gold Eagle

13,773 views • 2 months ago

In order to get around the 2nd commandment, the orthobro claims that all icons are depictions of the non divine. And when they depict Jesus it’s as a man not as god. So even making fun of established orthobro icons are not blasphemous according to the rules of orthobro. I didn’t even do that, I depicted a fictional character named saint diarrhea with the face of jay dyer. He ran from the debate out of fear and tried to use his religion as an excuse. Sad sad poopy panted orthobro

In order to get around the 2nd commandment, the orthobro claims that all icons are depictions of the non divine. And when they depict Jesus it’s as a man not as god. So even making fun of established orthobro icons are not blasphemous according to the rules of orthobro. I didn’t even do that, I depicted a fictional character named saint diarrhea with the face of jay dyer. He ran from the debate out of fear and tried to use his religion as an excuse. Sad sad poopy panted orthobro

Owen Benjamin 🐻

21,454 views • 3 days ago