Police have filed charges against a lawyer and a vlogger for allegedly spreading false information on social media about a political rally in Davao del Norte The Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-Davao (RACU-11) and Davao City Police Office (DCPO) filed charges against Atty a vlogger known online as “Joie De Vivre,” for alleged violation of Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code (unlawful use of means of publication and unlawful utterances) in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11) spokesperson said the case stemmed from Torreon’s online post where he allegedly claimed that police officers were required to attend a campaign rally for President Ferdinand Marcos PRO-11 said Torreon allegedly referred to a leaked memorandum that purportedly instructed police officers to wear red police had earlier clarified that the directive was part of standard security measures Torreon was one of the lawyers of former President Rodrigo Duterte who handled some of his cases He is also the legal counsel of Duterte-backed Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) He maintained that he did not violate any law and did not spread false information Torreon also expressed concerns about the case setting a dangerous precedent where lawyers and ordinary citizens could face legal action for expressing opinions about those in power Torreon said he is ready to face the charges gmaregionaltv.com is home to the latest stories produced by news teams of GMA Regional TV from stations in key areas across the Philippines gmaregionaltv@gmanetwork.com About us Advertise with us By Imelda GarcíaStaff Writer At Lonches Los Ginos natives of La Laguna can pick up traditional tamalitos (small fried slices of masa dough tossed with salsa) Torreon is a city in the state of Coahuila The city is part of the region known as La Laguna or “The Lagoon.” It also goes by la Comarca Lagunera or “The Lagoon Region,” because in ancient times That’s where the nickname “Laguneros” comes from for people from Torreon GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Two of the area’s most traditional dishes are lonches, a sandwich made with “pan Frances” or “French bread.” The bread similar to the Mexican roll used for tortas The gorditas of Torreon are made with a very specific flour tortilla that is thick They are filled with ingredients like beans “When people come and try our lonches, they always tell me that it reminds them of Torreon,” said Elizabeth Colmenero, owner of Lonches Los Ginos in Garland. “Sometimes they haven’t been there for 20, 25, 30 or even 40 years, and they tell me I brought them a little piece of Torreon to Dallas Colmenero began selling lonches a year after she arrived in Dallas in 2015 The lack of dishes in North Texas restaurants motivated her to experiment with them until she found what worked she began offering them to other people from Coahuila “It gives me a lot of pride to listen to those people I feel happy with myself because I know I’m doing well so I earn their compliments and recommendations,” said Colmenero There is nothing people from Torreon remember more about their city than the lonches and gorditas de harina “The difference is that the French bread is soft “The secret of a good lunch is in the bread,” she said Colmenero and her husband Juan prepare the pan Frances every day at Lonches Los Ginos to offer their customers the closest taste to what they used to eat in their hometown “My dad was the one who taught me how to make the bread,” Colmenero said with tears in her eyes “He came all the way from Torreon to teach them how to make it because he told me that the first thing I had to make was the bread.” It is the fondest memory she has of her father as the dough for French bread must be left to rest to ensure it is more fluffy once it is baked This lonche bread is then filled with mayonnaise and mustard pork loin or pork leg; and you add toppings and more condiments such as avocado The gorditas are a bit more elaborate since the filling must be prepared in advance and are usually stews that can include meat with potatoes in sauce The most traditional gorditas in Torreon are flour gorditas you can also find corn gorditas that aren’t fried and fried gorditas which are called gorditas inflates because they are inflated when they are put in oil cheese and cream is placed in the hollow cavity Both the lonches and the gorditas de harina found their niche in Torreon because the region is one of the great wheat-producing regions in Mexico flour tortillas and bread are more commonly consumed than corn tortillas in the northern part of the country After three years selling food from her food truck Colmenero’s dream is to turn Lonches Los Ginos into a restaurant where she continues the family tradition of cooking authentic Torreon food “My business is named like this because in Mexico The five stars in the business’ logo mean something too: they represent Colmenero’s mom I feel like this is honoring the family heritage and remember all those that aren’t here with me in the U.S. which happens to many immigrant people,” she said Lonches Los Ginos is located at 3501 Forest Lane, Garland. orderloncheslosginos.com. This story is part of D-FW Sabores, a series dedicated to finding authentic Mexican cuisine across North Texas, dish by dish, region by region. She previously worked as a reporter for Al Día the Spanish-language publication of The DMN she developed most of her career in national outlets in México Husband-and-wife team Nacho Aguirre and Susana Mijares have appeared on multiple Food Network shows KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from May 2 to 8 Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Celebrate Mother’s Day at the ABQ BioPark Zoo – The ABQ BioPark Zoo is celebrating all moms during its Mother’s Day at the Zoo on May 11 Contractors for the city of Santa Fe are surveying the Arroyo Torreon and surrounding roadways for a stabilization project of the arroyo The arroyo off of West Alameda Street is one of a number of arroyos in the city that have been hard-hit by erosion Email notifications are only sent once a day The city of Santa Fe is has taken the first steps in a project aimed at stabilizing a northwest-side arroyo one of several that have been hit hard by erosion from heavy rains A contractor was hired to survey the Arroyo Torreon and surrounding roadways in preparation for the upcoming stabilization project “This is a project that has been on our list and it feels good to be able to tackle it,” Zoe Isaacson The arroyo is located off West Alameda Street between Ephriam Street and Rincon de Torreon and reaches all the way to the Frank Ortiz Dog Park “If you were to start up at the dog park and walk their kind of main arroyo all the way down The Arroyo Torreon was one of several high-priority sites identified in the city’s stormwater master plan 30 and is being conducted by Bohannan Huston Inc “Why we’re surveying is because we are designing the actual solutions for armoring those priority areas so that we can arrest the severe erosion,” Isaacson said The design phase for the Arroyo Torreon is expected to take between a year and 18 months before any construction can begin Isaacson said the city will be conducting public outreach in the neighborhood to share information and address concerns as part of the process About 10 other arroyos in the city need similar large-scale stabilization work in part because development has created an environment that “is not conducive to managing stormwater,” Isaacson said The impermeable surfaces of buildings and roads leaves little to absorb rainwater during heavy storms The main impediment to addressing erosion is funding; 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Moreno SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed at a West Side apartment complex according to the medical examiner’s office SAPD said Orta was alive and was being treated by first responders Authorities said Orta and the shooter may have known each other Police said in a preliminary report Thursday that no arrests had been made Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group COAH - With an investment of more than US$100 million the construction of VYNMSA Torreón Industrial Park began in Coahuila a project that will generate around seven thousand direct jobs and 23 thousand indirect jobs The delivery of the first two speculative warehouses will be available in the first quarter of 2025 one of almost 5,700 square meters (m2) and the other of more than 11,100 m2 It is important to note that this project is in addition to the 26 industrial parks that VYNMSA has strategically located in states such as Nuevo Leon this new VYNMSA park will significantly boost the region's economic development as it underscores the existence of favorable conditions for attracting foreign capital and strengthening the local economy “Torreon is a producing region focused on automotive parts which account for close to 60% of its international sales which receives close to 87% of its exports,” SiiLA commented it indicated that Saltillo is one of the most important real estate markets in northern Mexico with almost seven million m2 and an availability rate of less than one percent We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness Huastec women living along the Gulf Coast were influential members of their society holding significant roles in politics and other realms of public life is showcasing that power thanks to a collaboration with Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art Dubbed “Mesoamerican Huastec Women: Goddesses, Warriors, and Governors,” the exhibition examines 132 archeological objects through iconographic and symbolic analysis showing women’s positions and influence within the social structure of their time This exhibition is the result of a bilateral collaboration between the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago (MNAMC) in the United States, that stemmed from the discovery of two sculptures of “La Joven de Amajac” (The Young Woman of Amajac) in Veracruz One of the statues was unearthed in a citrus grove in 2021 while the other one was discovered below a street in 2023 The project aims to explore the role of women in Mexican society over time led by museographer David Morales Gómez and INAH researcher María Eugenia Maldonado Vite social and family role of women in the Huastec culture before the Spanish colonization The 132 pieces in exhibition were recovered from excavations along the Gulf of Mexico and in the states of Hidalgo These findings showcase the remarkable skills of jewelers and potters and embodied the role of women in the public and private spheres The Huastec (or Téenek) culture flourished in the modern-day states of Veracruz They were the only group whose language was of Mayan affiliation despite not belonging to this region a reputation confirmed by the numerous clay vessels they made the exposition was shown in Chicago from April 26 to July 21 last year It drew 22,661 visitors who learned about female roles and representations through pieces such as jewelry vases and large-format sculptures dating from the Preclassic to the Postclassic periods (1500 B.C.- A.D the exhibition made headlines for the display of a rare relic of a female ballplayer — the first life-size representation of a ritual ballplayer found to date in the Huasteca region It is also the first representation of a female ballplayer and the first at this scale holding a decapitated head The statue is expected to be part of the Coahuila exhibition 2 at the Regional Museum of La Laguna in Torreón With reports from Milenio and The New York Times ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Officials in the state of Coahuila last week presented the skeletal remains of the “Man of Bilbao,” a nomad who roamed the high desert between 700 and 1,000 years ago The unprecedented finding could open a new chapter in the study of northern Mexico’s ancient peoples The man’s skull was initially found in 2022 by tourists riding on ATVs in the Bilbao Dunes near the Pueblo Mágico of Viesca prompting the state’s Missing Persons Prosecutor’s Office to investigate further maybe the skull belonged to a contemporary person who had met an untimely demise after more bones and other artifacts were found — and archeologists were brought into the mix — it was determined that the remains were pre-Columbian and that the man was likely 20 to 30 years old when he died Enough bones were found to construct a rudimentary skeleton which was nicknamed “El Hombre de Bilbao” and presented last Wednesday at the La Laguna Regional Museum in nearby Torreón general director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) participated in the unveiling for the media and a handful of locals anthropologists and members of the Attorney General’s Office of Coahuila An INAH press release said the “surprising” initial finding led to the discovery of a new archaeological site that offers valuable insights into ancient hunter-gatherers in the region The remains were discovered on the shores of the ancient Viesca lagoon in the high sand dunes of what is now referred to as the Chihuahuan Desert “This discovery allows us to generate a great deal of knowledge about who our ancestors were and at what age they died,” said Axel Baños Nocedal head of the INAH’s Physical Anthropology Department He said the finding was significant because it was not only in the middle of nowhere a material that commonly treats bone material poorly Officials speculated that the dunes buried the remains for centuries until the movement of ATVs brought them back to the surface Archaeologist Yuri de la Rosa explained that the site was likely a hunting or gathering camp as evidenced by the presence of small flakes from rockwork finished objects and preforms indicating tool production nor is there any evidence that the body was prepared,” De la Rosa said “which leads one to think [he] was in his camp and something happened to him or he was sick.” Near the remains of the man were a seashell necklace Also found were fragments of pottery and clay models common to the region The artifacts suggest the individual belonged to the Desert Cultures which thrived between 700 and 1,000 years ago The lithic materials are similar to those found at Candelaria Cave, a site about 65 kilometers away that was used as a cemetery by nomadic people and was discovered in the 1950s Caves and rock shelters were traditionally used as burial sites “El Hombre de Bilbao” and his associated artifacts are currently housed at the La Laguna museum With reports from Milenio and Infobae Subscribe to Merca2.0 and access more than 3,500 exclusive articles for subscribers. 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Click Here The trend began on TikTok and later reached Google The videos evoke amazement and then curiosity about this mexican girl: who is Victoria Quiroz There are dozens of TikTok users in Mexico commenting on the details of the celebration The event planners have shared videos and photos showcasing that the party was designed for a generation aspiring to virality Quinceañera parties in Mexico are a very traditional celebration equivalent to the sweet 16 celebrated in the United States Her luxurious quinceañera party was estimated to cost 65 million pesos (approximately 3.2 million USD) making it a hot topic in social networks like TikTok and Instagram Victoria Quiroz’s quinceañera featured 16 food stations all from brands popular among Generation Z The gastronomic stations offered options like pizza the event included personalized merchandise such as T-shirts There were also stations with imported sweets from Laguna Mart dubbed “Victoria’s Undersea Worlds” stood out for its marine 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Quiboloy inside the 23-hectare compound of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) entered its 12th day on Wednesday but for Quiboloy’s chief counsel it has been six months since he last saw his client the self-proclaimed “appointed son of God,” leave the compound one evening in March Torreon told MindaNews in a sit-down interview on Tuesday morning that he had a long meeting with Quiboloy in March this year “prior to the issuance of the warrant of arrest by the Senate committee headed by (Senator Risa) Hontiveros,” and has not heard from him since Quiboloy was cited for contempt on March 5 for snubbing for the third time the hearing of the Senate Committee on Women A warrant for his arrest was signed by then Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on March 19 the “reported cases of large-scale human trafficking and child abuse of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) under its leader Apollo Quiboloy.”Torreon said they had a “very long discussion” – about four hours — that centered on the “possible scenarios that may happen with these cases including but not limited to the congressional hearings He said he decided to “focus on the main criminal cases against him” and discussed possible scenarios  “What if a warrant of arrest will be issued I gave him alternative courses of action and what if there is an issue insofar as extradition is concerned or extraordinary rendition So that’s why I already had that …  authority to act for him,” he said The warrants for Quiboloy’s arrest from the courts in Davao and Pasig for alleged large-scale trafficking Torreon said he laid down the options for Quiboloy We can file a petition for bail in court so that you can gain temporary liberty.” “But there are cases that are non-bailable,” MindaNews said His response: “We can file a petition for bail and prove that the evidence of guilt is not strong Another legal option is for you to insist on your innocence You will file a motion for reconsideration with the DOJ (Department of Justice) file a motion to quash before the regional trial courts on the ground that there is a violation of your right to speedy disposition of cases and that the officer who filed the information has no authority to do so no factual legal basis for you to be filed two informations for qualified human trafficking knowing that the Secretary ordered only one Torreon recalled the meeting with Quiboloy “was an emotional last meeting because honestly we had a long discussion as to whether or not he will face the cases … but according to him there is threat to his life.”“So he rode an I think it was an Innova That’s the last time that I saw him,” Torreon said The 53-year old Torreon rose to national prominence in 2008 as the lawyer of the province of North Cotabato who asked and was granted by the Supreme Court a temporary restraining order to stop the government peace panel chair from formally signing in Kuala Lumpur the already initialed Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front A month before that March meeting inside the KOJC compound in a voice message aired on February 21 on the YouTube channel of Sonshine Media declared he was in hiding for fear of his life claiming the Federal Bureau of Investigation Quiboloy and two other church administrators have been placed on a “wanted” list by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since early 2022 for “conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force and sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force and coercion; conspiracy; and bulk cash smuggling.” The “wanted by the FBI” posters of Quiboloy were posted on the FBI’s website nearly three months after federal warrants of arrest were issued on November 10 When MindaNews asked Torreon if he was in touch with Quiboloy by phone or other means since that March meeting inside the KOJC compound I told the BOA (Board of Administrators) and all the members there not to do that to me so that I will not be compromised … because you know,  as a lawyer we manifest in court and if the judge would ask me ‘were you able to talk to the client?’ I could not lie Otherwise I will be cited in contempt.”He said he does not know where Quiboloy went after he saw him leave the compound in March He said he also does not know if Quiboloy is still in the country “I don’t know if I will say this but there was this Chinese-Filipino client who called me that … he saw or his relatives saw Pastor Apollo C Quiboloy in China.”Asked when he was told this Torreon paused for a few seconds and said “maybe around June?” MindaNews asked Torreon on Wednesday if this was before or after June 10 the police operations to arrest Quiboloy that KOJC members refer to as “day of infamy.” Torreon said on Thursday morning that “this was before June 10” but reiterated he could not confirm if Quiboloy is in China.“I told the BOA about it (sighting in China) I said that already but of course I could not confirm it I do not want to jeopardize also that person because I won’t know if  she was joking or not,” he said Is she a reliable person as far as you’re concerned?” MindaNews asked maybe she was just trying to ride the news and try to confuse the situation That’s why I do not delve on that much.” He stressed he does not have personal knowledge “as to where he (Quiboloy) is.” told MindaNews on Wednesday that on Day 12 of the operations he is “even more certain” that Quiboloy is inside the KOJC compound who refers to himself as a “practising Muslim since 2010,” explained he is “not an insider” in the KOJC does not know how many members the BOA has but is aware it has permanent members and alternate members “directs the day-to-day affairs of the Kingdom Nation.” It is composed of “leaders of the Kingdom Nation” and there are representatives from different countries,  represented in the BOA.  “They are present in 200 countries  (The United Nations has 193 member-states and two non-member states who sit as observers) three days after Quiboloy was cited for contempt by the Senate the KOJC announced the appointment of former President Rodrigo Duterte as administrator of the KOJC properties Quiboloy is Duterte’s friend and spiritual adviser Torreon clarified that the KOJC compound is 23 hectares not 30 as stated by Torre.  Torre told MindaNews Wednesday night that the compound may be 23 hectares but their operations include the surroundings At least 2,000 police personnel from at least from various regions were deployed to the KOJC on Augusrt 24 to arrest Quiboloy and his co-accused But Torreon confirmed Torre’s count of 41 structures within the compound even the small bunkhouses of the workers building the King Dome “There are some (Chinese) because they are helping the … engineers there They’ve been there for a long time..  There are other is a 75-000 seater arena larger than the Philippine Arena Torreon said it was supposed to have been inaugurated in December last year No.: 082 297 4360 editor [at] mindanews [dot] com Ali Ahmed of Canada's Vancouver Whitecaps and Stefan Medina of Mexico's Monterrey fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match at Corona stadium in Torreon The Vancouver Whitecaps toppled a giant on Wednesday Going up against Spanish superstar Sergio Ramos and his CF Monterrey teammates in a hostile Mexican stadium the ‘Caps knew they were in for a tough test earning a 2-2 draw that moved the club on to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup that we were up for the challenge and that we can tango with them here,” said goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer The Major League Soccer club took a victory on away goals after the two-legged round-of-16 series finished with a 3-3 aggregate score The ‘Caps and Rayados also battled to a 1-1 draw at B.C The Whitecaps were granted the win because they scored two away goals in the series Vancouver is just the second MLS team since 2008 to beat a LIGA MX side to advance in the Champions Cup following Columbus Crew who accomplished the feat against Tigres in the 2024 quarter-finals “We knew it was going to be tough coming down to Mexico,” said ‘Caps striker Brian White who came off the bench to score in the 78th minute so credit to the boys for getting the result that we needed.” Vancouver played without captain Ryan Gauld on Wednesday after the Scottish attacking midfielder went down in the team’s 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in MLS play last Saturday The Whitecaps have said Gauld suffered a left knee capsule sprain and will be out “a few weeks.” We have great depth on this team and we know that,” Boehmer said we know some young guys can step up and do the job which is important when you have a (packed) schedule.” Monterrey’s Sergio Canales opened the scoring in the fourth minute collecting a cross into the box and slotting it in past Boehmer without hesitation The Whitecaps regrouped and began to control play late in the first half we know that we have some players that can really move the ball fast get to the right spots we want to go to and then we can attack from there,” said Vancouver’s head coach we succeeded with that in the second half and I was really happy with that.” Pedro Vite set up the equalizer in the 57th minute The Ecuadorean wingback blasted a shot past Monterrey ‘keeper Esteban Andrada to level the score at 1-1 with his first goal as a Whitecap White – who came on for Daniel Rios in the 58th minute – gave Vancouver the lead in the 78th sending a right-footed shot in from near the penalty spot to give Vancouver a 2-1 lead It was the American striker’s fourth goal across all competitions this season “The ball just seemed to pop out to me and I was able to turn and get the finish right,” White said “So just happy I was able to put that goal in and make it difficult for them to come out of this.” Monterrey came within inches in the 81st minute when Canales sent a ball just wide of the post off a free kick Nelson Deossa Suarez got the rebound and directed it on net only to see the shot ping off the crossbar Rayados were gifted a penalty kick in the seventh minute of injury time when officials determined after a video review that Vancouver defender Ranko Veselinovic took a ball off his hand inside the penalty area Ramos – who did not travel to Vancouver for the first leg of the series – took the penalty kick then sent a rolling shot into the bottom corner of the net to level the score at 2-2 Sorensen said he had “only praise” for his team after Wednesday’s result “I think the good thing is that the players always play with the right intentions,” he said And that’s a good thing because then we can become a better team.” The Whitecaps are now undefeated in their last six outings across all competitions (4-0-2) and will look to start the MLS campaign with a fourth straight league win when they visit FC Dallas on Saturday I think everyone’s really been enjoying it,” he said But I think we have such a good group that 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 07 September) – The diggings done by police personnel inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound in Davao City became a point of contention between Police Regional Office-11 director BGen Nicolas Torre III and KOJC legal counsel Israelito Torreon during the Senate committee hearing on Friday Torreon repeated his earlier statement that the warrant of arrest for Quiboloy and his co-accused is not a license to turn the KOJC compound into a police garrison and doing excavations “to find a bunker” where the fugitive self-appointed “son of God” possibly hides The lawyer said the police were routinely searching the cathedral at the compound and Jose Maria College (JMC) using life and motion detectors to detect heartbeat and pulses He also condemned the presence of civilians wearing police athlete uniforms and digging inside the JMC compound in an attempt to find Quiboloy underground “With this service of the warrant of arrest then he is perpetuating injustice because an arrest warrant can never justify the digging… [and they] prevent the persons there from praying in their own cathedral destroying the buildings which were worth billions,” he said during the hearing held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod building Torre admitted they deployed civilians to dig pits inside the compound He cited Section 10 of Rule 113 of the Rules of Court “An officer making a lawful arrest may orally summon as many persons as he deems necessary to assist him in effecting the arrest Every person so summoned by an officer shall assist him in effecting the arrest when he can render such assistance without detriment to himself.” Torre argued that this rule is an exception to the prohibition under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code (illegal use of unforms or insignia) He said they wanted to end the whole thing and effect the arrest that’s why they dressed the diggers as policemen so they could enter the compound without resistance from KOJC members Torre told reporters after the eight-hour hearing that police operations in the KOJC to find and arrest Quiboloy will continue that’s for sure)” Torre said,” adding the directive is to be implemented “not tomorrow (but) tonight.” He said he will arrest KOJC members who would commit “obstruction of justice” and “harassment” He said he will ensure that they have arresting officers “round the clock “The search (for Quiboloy) will be conducted in our own terms not theirs… We have ways to enforce that al reported at 1:21 a.m on September 7 that the police maintained their barricades particularly in front of the Emerald gate of the compound September 7 marked the 15th day of the operation to find Quiboloy and his co-accused and serve their arrest warrant for human trafficking Torre appeared before the senate committee on justice and human rights’ sub-committee on the privilege speech delivered by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on the police operations in the KOJC compound that started on August 24 Torre presented videos showing KOJC members shouting KOJC members are doing “obstruction of justice” and “harassment,” hampering police operations he said during the hearing attended by Senators dela Rosa DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 August) – The statement of the lead counsel of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) that Pastor Apollo C Quiboloy will surrender if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will sign a written declaration that the fugitive religious leader will not be surrendered to US jurisdiction is “good news,” a police official said In a press conference Saturday at Camp Quintin M spokesperson for the Special Task Group TEKNON Alpha said Quiboloy and four of his five co-accused should surrender to authorities particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP) “I can only talk about the mandate of the PNP siguro unahin po muna is sa amin po sumurrender whoever makapag bigay ng information (maybe we should prioritize having them surrender to us first whoever can provide information),” he said said Quiboloy is willing to voluntarily surrender to authorities if Marcos could assure him that he will not be “extraordinarily rendered” to the US where he is on the wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid numerous indictments for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force fraud and coercion and sex trafficking of children Torreon said the religious leader feels he does not stand any chance if he will defend himself in the US Thank you very much if that is the information being received let’s prioritize respecting the rule of law that exists in our country),” Alba said in mixed English and Filipino Quiboloy is facing charges of child abuse and qualified human trafficking Paulene was arrested last July 11 at her residence in Emily Homes Subdivision in Barangay Cabantian here The suspects have two warrants of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC)-Branch 12 in Davao City and the RTC in Pasig City last April 3 and April 11 the Supreme Court’s Second Division ordered  the transfer of the two criminal cases from the RTC in Davao to the RTC in Quezon City In a press conference at the Waxi’s at the KOJC Compound in Buhangin Thursday Torreon appealed to the Marcos administration to allow his client to prove his innocence in the country Torreon said Quiboloy was wary that the national government is plotting an “extraordinary rendition” against him and wanted an assurance that he would not be brought to the US “without proving his innocence” in the Philippines and that the American government would not meddle in his trial here “That’s why Pastor requested that President Marcos sign a written declaration stating that he will not be sent to America along with the DOJ (Department of Justice) Secretary and the PNP chief and that America would not interfere in this matter Torreon said this request is “not unreasonable” because Quiboloy has the right to be protected by the Philippine government from any interference by any foreign government “Isulat mo lang na hindi mo ako ipadala sa America at i-prove ko yung innocence ko dito dahil wala talaga akong kaya doon (Just put it in writing that you won’t send me to America and I will prove my innocence here because I really can’t do anything over there),” Torreon quoted Quiboloy as saying In a pre-recorded statement aired on the YouTube channel Sonshine Media Network International-owned DZAR 1021 in April 2024 Quiboloy said he has been hiding to protect himself from threats to his life and not to evade the allegations against him are plotting an “extraordinary rendition” either to assassinate or kidnap him to bring him to the US to face the numerous charges there He said he will surface if Marcos and the heads of the PNP and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group will give him a “written guarantee” that FBI and the US Embassy will not interfere in the local court proceedings and there will be no “extraordinary rendition.” (Antonio L I have this idea in my head that if I had gone to that show things would have turned out a bit differently for my life Which brings to mind any other long-lost shows that could’ve had the same effect I can not have seen the band in person before been checking bucket list groups off my list (lots from 2023) but here are ten that have sadly slipped through the cracks (some Long-lost pop-punk band Say Anything played Uptown Theater last month for their 20-year anniversary of Is a Real Boy—and the lads are soon set to release their first new record in five years—but I do not think the June night will be able to replicate the charisma and pure artistry of this small fall show I’m sure this selection has a lot to do with the aforementioned sophomore record which was leaps and bounds above their debut but local venue El Torreon is a mythological name for me and probably several others navigating the area in this current decade The upstairs ballroom is currently undergoing renovations with a plan to reopen in the near future but photos I’ve seen are easy enough for me to imagine a horde of bodies roaming around to “Alive with the Glory of Love” and “Woe.” Max Bemis and crew returned in March 2006 for a sequel (I sadly cannot find the setlists to either night) before they followed up with another landmark record In Defense of the Genre in ‘07 Manchester Orchestra/The Front Bottoms (December 2018 My brother and I were set to go see Manchester Orchestra and Foxing play the Uptown in 2022 before a massive snow storm paraded on the scene the night before Our plans to see both of these modern indie-rock legends unfortunately did not move forward And while I was able to catch Foxing play The Bottleneck last year with The Hotelier There was the Crossroads show the year prior (also with Foxing) and even Boulevardia in June ‘18 But there’s certainly something memorable about these December outings It is few and far between that you will let the night be forgotten because of a possible ‘four shows in eight days’ type of event which cancels out that Crossroads night as a choice A Black Mile to the Surface is the group’s finest achievement SD” was not played that winter night the band did find time for seven of the 11 cuts from a record that has aged like fine wine Although I am not a The Front Bottoms regular which definitely would’ve put me in the exciting camp to prepare for the main event another venue I never got the chance to go to The small and popular venue in the Westport entertainment district closed down due to pandemic difficulties only to be destroyed in a collision between a fire truck and an SUV shortly after it’s Get Disowned that takes the cake So although playing a headlining set five years later for their most recent success but with only two albums out to this point (and Freshman Year turning eight years old) I guess the ten-song sophomore triumph was heavily favored And say what you want about the decline of punk group Against Me! but the yet-to-be-released Transgender Dysphoria Blues took over the night with six cuts the group’s finest success of the 2010s along with six tracks from their first two classic albums in the early 2000s I was this close to seeing Giannascoli perform while promoting House of Sugar in 2021 the indie folk genius has released 10 LPs in 13 years and helped tons of famous musicians with studio work in the process The songwriter has played in Kansas three times it was between this and the House of Sugar set “Bobby,” “Witch,” and the completely out-of-place “Brick.” There are gold mines to be found on a record that seems to be lost in time (many prefer Trick and God Save the Animals as their favorite G album) and imagining the live renditions is even more intriguing to relistening to the record Hovvdy and Crumb were also there that night so I do not know who was the cream of the crop seven years back but the night would’ve been memorable any way you want to look at it The Weakerthans/The Promise Ring (April 2002 Many find 2003’s Reconstruction Site to be the crowning achievement for mid-2000s indie rockers The Weakerthans The four-piece Canadian band visited Lawrence three times during its seemingly short 18-year tenure, twice to The Bottleneck and once at The Granada, and each representing their second, third, and fourth album releases. If you’ve read some of my material in recent months, you know I have a thing for The Bottleneck so there should be no surprise that I have three inclusions here with final album Reunion Tour releasing in 2007 to critical acclaim They were definitely a ‘had to be there’ type group one that has lost some of that steam in recent years while on hiatus No setlist detected from the spring ‘02 night Influential emo collective The Promise Ring included on the bill is an extra plus even if their recently released Wood/Water confirmed their steady decline since the ‘96 debut and this certainly could’ve been my number one who I have seen in-person) plus the album cycle comes from A Moon Shaped Pool—a record I herald as the alt rock greats’ second best work The 25-song set featured 11 cuts from Moon and 2007’s In Rainbows including personal favorite “Identikit.” The first encore (there were three) featured “Burn the Witch,” “Reckoner,” “Fake Plastic Trees,” and “Nude.” The five-piece debuted “Where I End and You Begin” from Hail to the Thief for the first time since 2008 This one hurts. Luckily, the entire thing is on YouTube I’m not sure they’ll ever come here again (or record another record) played The Midland last summer—a show I was fortunate enough to attend but two of my heroes were just a short distance away from me New Jersey punk band Titus Andronicus has lost their touch in recent years Back-to-back releases A Productive Cough and An Obelisk furthered a regression found in their third and fourth albums which continued with the ‘22 release The Will to Live old and frustrated fans still have The Monitor Weeks after the release of that 2010 record Rolling Stone named Titus one of the seven best new bands of the year And although things did not turn out the way most thought from then on on-the-nose heavy-handedness of their first two albums is enough to cement a legacy but Kansas City just once—a Friday night at The Riot Room The 13-track set featured every cut from Monitor aside from “Titus Andronicus Forever” and “Theme from ‘Cheers,’” even hammering home closer “The Battle of Hampton Roads” towards the end If vocalist Patrick Stickles has something up his sleeve we will all listen—a testament to the place and time of the turn of the 2000s dredg (September 2002 (twice) @ The Bottleneck The heyday of dredg came between 1999-2005—an era that passed me by while I was enjoying my mindless childhood But even though their time came before mine I still have the privilege of enjoying bits and pieces from Leitmotif El Cielo and Catch Without Arms in times of need The alt-rock band from California was deceased from 2014-’18, coming back to tease audiences of new music for the last six years (something that has recently been building some steam) I have no idea why they played the KC area three times in less than three months or what the two shows at The Bottleneck consisted of (no setlists found) especially after a monstrous release in the group’s magnum opus The 10-song Friday night set at El Torreon consisted of nine tracks from Cielo Couldn’t bring myself to let this top the list given the intro would have certainly been too on-the-nose but I do often wonder how my life could be different if I frequented shows in 2012 and my 16-year-old self appreciated modern experimental music but what I anticipated the most in their show at recordBar was how much these gentlemen improvise in the moment I had heard their established tracks are almost unrecognizable in live form so while the thought of hearing “The Seer” and “The Apostate” excited me The big question mark regards the new songs They have been playing five throughout most of their tour dates this year but there were seemingly only three present on that Thursday night in May Speaking of hearing classics before they were released Adrianne Lenker has been hard at work since 2014 This fall night—a show that was rescheduled after an entire tour cancellation in 2020—featured a wide collection of almost everything she has to offer while showcasing the album by which people will remember Big Thief for years to come albeit just five months before its release “Simulation Swarm,” “Change,” “Spud Infinity,” the works Six of the 19 cuts came from the unreleased Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You—a modern-day folk classic Lenker came out swinging with a solo song right off the bat in “ingydar,” only to finish the night with another in “Terminal Paradise.” Their previous tour in 2017 at The Bottleneck was three album cycles ago With plenty more material to choose from and wow audiences with “You had to be there.” To make everything more frustrating for me September 12—the night of the show—is my birthday Get the latest from The Pitch delivered directly to your inbox Subscribe Metrics details Metal-rich particles originating from non-ferrous metallurgical activities are the primary source of atmospheric metals in urban environments and elemental compositions and they undergo weathering processes that alter their composition and affect their toxicity This study focuses on lead (Pb)-rich particles in settled urban dust within an arid and dusty city one of the world's largest Ag–Cd–Pb–Zn smelting and refining facilities in operating since 1901 Torreón is characterized by arid conditions Dry atmospheric particles were collected in 2015 and 2017 from Torreón's urban area within a 3 km radius of the Met–Mex Peñoles complex including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) to determine the size elemental composition and mineralogy of Pb-bearing particles Our analysis revealed a range of Pb-bearing particle sizes and morphologies with varying Pb (0.3 to 51–87.2%) and other element contents XRD analysis confirmed the presence of Pb and Zn sulfides both as individual particles and agglomerates Primary Pb minerals were linked to fugitive feed concentrates and smelter flue gas at Met–Mex Peñoles resulted from direct emissions and weathering processes secondary Pb minerals exhibit higher chemical availability in the environment posing greater risks to the environment and human health As the particles analyzed are presumed to be resuspended rather than freshly emitted by Met–Mex the presence of secondary Pb minerals in settled urban dust is predominantly linked to weathering processes The physical and chemical transformations in Pb-rich particles contribute to increased Pb bioavailability and toxicity in urban dust with substantial implications for environmental and human health These findings highlight the potential consequences of weathered Pb-rich particle in urban areas particularly in the arid and dusty city of Torreón we conducted a comprehensive analysis of dry deposited dust samples collected from urban areas surrounding the Met–Mex Peñoles complex Our investigation aimed to characterize metal-rich particles within the dust collected from Torreón's urban environment including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to visualize the particles and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) to determine their elemental composition through electron beam bombardment we focused our attention on lead (Pb)-rich particles utilizing SEM–EDS and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) methods to examine their size distribution as well as their elemental and mineral composition The primary objective of this study was to gain insight into the physical and chemical transformations experienced by Pb-rich particles emitted from one of the world's largest Ag–Cd–Pb–Zn smelting and refining complexes We conducted this analysis within the urban environment of Torreón These investigations are pivotal as the physical and chemical properties of Pb-rich particles under such conditions play a critical role in determining the bioavailability and toxicity of lead These factors carry substantial implications for both the urban environment and human health The region is situated at an elevation of 1130 m above sea level (masl) and is characterized by a North–South-oriented mountain chain known as the Sierra de las Noas which reaches a height of over 400 m (1503–1574 masl) The flat basin of the Agua Naval River divides the cities of Gomez and Lerdo and then flows southward towards Torreón City All atmospheric particulate matter samples were processed and analyzed in HEPA-filtered air (Class 1000) using high-purity reagents of trace metal grade and water (18 MΩ cm (Academic Milli-Q) The processing and analysis were performed in clean trace metal laboratory located at UNAM in Mazatlán they were first dried for 72 h at 65–70 °C then equilibrated in a desiccator for 48 h before being weighed with a Sartorius semi-micro balance at 50% humidity and a temperature of 22 ± 1 °C The dust deposition flux (g of dust m−2 day−1) was estimated using the weight difference between the short-term sample and the average GhostWipes™ blank Both were dried to a constant weight and divided by the sampling time To determine the size and morphology and for the observation of topographic structures of the particles of the deposited urban dust samples we analyzed 32 selected samples using scanning electron microscope (SEM) the JEOL JSM6360LV SEM was operated under high vacuum with a beam scan accessory V (20 kV) to capture electron images across a wide magnification range (from 3000× to 1,000,000×) JEOL JSM6360LV SEM is equipped with secondary and backscattered electron (BSE) detectors produces intense bright white color due to the emission of more backscattered electrons when the primary electron beam interacts with the nuclei of the element We prepared a few milligrams of urban dust samples by sprinkling aliquots onto a carbon-impregnated tape and mounting them in aluminum holders The high-resolution SEM images (ranging from 640 × 480 to 5120 × 3840) were analyzed using software-assisted methods (ImageJ software developed by the US National Institutes of Health) to determine the diameter of particles SEM provided magnified image to study the size and shape of around 40,700 individual dust particles (760–1235 particles per sample) We first conducted basic descriptive statistics (e.g. and minimum and maximum) on the metal measurements obtained from urban dust samples We evaluated differences between urban areas categorized by distance and direction of the Met–Mex Because the assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance were not met and the number of samples in each distance-direction was different we used the non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test to evaluate the differences between groups If the Kruskal–Wallis test detected a significant difference we used Dunn’s post-hoc test to adjust the p-values for multiple comparisons Micromorphology of metal-rich particles in urban dust observed by SEM: (a) small Pb-rich particles adhered to coarse smelter slag (b) small Pb-rich particles incorporated to unaltered sulfides from concentrate ores (d) galena incorporated into metal-rich agglomerates particle (f) spherical metal-particles into metal-rich agglomerates slag Figure 2 display microphotography of typical metal-rich particles and metal-rich agglomerates of slag observed in the adjacent urban areas in Torreón within a radius of < 2 km from the Met–Mex complex Results from SEM examination indicate that metal-rich particles consist primarily of individual angular grains amalgamations of spheres and other metal-rich agglomerates particles were observed The size distribution of individual and agglomerates particles ranged from ultrafine (< 0.1 μm) to giants (50–70 μm diameter or length) In terms of the number of metal-rich particles the distribution was as follows: Ultrafine particles (< 0.1 µm) 30–49.2 (median 33.5%) fine particles (0.1–2.5 µm) 25–30.6 (27.8%) respirable particles (2.5–4 µm) 14.7–22.2(15.8%) thoracic particles (4–10 µm) 8.2–16.7 (13.9%) and inhalable particles (> 10 µm) 6.1–19.4(9.1%) the particle size distribution was as follows: 1.3–4.9 (1.9%) Although ultrafine and fine particles are more abundant than larger sizes in terms of counts they represent < 15% of the emitted mass as smaller sizes contribute less to the total mass were quantified for their elemental composition (in abundance %) across the 32 selected urban dust samples Table 1 also summarizes the elemental composition of composite samples collected from urban areas located at 4–7 km north-northeast of Met–Mex representing the urban background in Torreón The median contents of elements in the distant Met–Mex samples were as follows: Ag 0.2% These results indicate that the composition of the distant Met–Mex samples is a reliable representation of the background urban environment in the region Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy spectrum in conjunction with scanning electron microscopy and elemental composition (% weight) of Pb-rich particles in urban dust collected in adjacent site to the smelter (TP1-3). Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy spectrum in conjunction with scanning electron microscopy and elemental composition (% weight) of Pb-rich particles in urban dust collected in adjacent site to the smelter (TP2-3) To identify the minerals, present in the complex chemical composition of metal-rich particles, which encompass metals such as Al, Ag, Ca, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mg, and Zn, metalloids such as As, Bi, and Si, and non-metals including P and S, representative samples of urban dust were subjected to X-ray diffraction analyses. Table 2 summarizes the XRD results focusing on the most prevalent Pb-rich particles The XRD patterns revealed the presence of galena and sphalerite in the urban dust samples collected near the Met–Mex facility This was evident from the observed Pb and Zn sulfur peaks in the XRD patterns The detection of these minerals indicates the emission of sulfide mineral concentrates which are processed in Met–Mex to produce metallic Pb and Zn ingots remnants of galena were observed in the expelled slags (> 10 μm) providing evidence of incomplete smelting of the processed concentrates Surface morphology and secondary phases onto weathered Pb-rich particles in urban dust collected in the vicinity of Met–Mex as observed by SEM The presence of Pb carbonate minerals (cerussite and Pb-oxides (litharge) were identified in weathered Pb-rich particles the data indicated the presence of other secondary Pb minerals within the Pb-rich particles A list of minor secondary Pb minerals was also observed in the urban dust collected in the Met–Mex vicinity further investigations are required to differentiate the structures of these minerals Elevated dustfall rates were recorded in the urban areas of Torreón with the highest values observed within a 1–2 km radius surrounding one of the world's largest Ag–Cd–Pb–Zn smelting and refining complexes thermal inversions and powerful convection flows result from the interaction between cold compressed air and warm air leading to the resuspension and mobilization of particles into the atmosphere This resuspension phenomenon can even trigger dust storms which emit substantial amounts of dust into the atmosphere potentially dispersing over long distances representative metal-bearing particles of Pb–Zn smelter emissions found in settled urban dust were identified and analyzed for mineral identification by using a combination of conventional techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Regarding the morphologies and size distribution of metal-rich particles found in the settled dust samples collected in the urban environment in Torreón our analysis revealed the presence of two primary categories: spherically shaped particles and angular or irregularly shaped particles often forming agglomerates of small spherical particles metal-rich particles mixed in the urban dust accounts < 10% for PM2.5 and close to 60% for PM10 while ultrafine (< 0.1 μm) and fine (0.1–2.5 μm) close 10% and > 30% for inhalable particles > 10 μm These fine metal-rich particles represent an elevated health risk for the population regarding to the tiny particles but mainly because the elevated contain significant levels of toxic metals our analysis by SEM–EDS techniques of collected PM samples revealed that the content of Pb-rich particles ranging from 60 to 70% in PM10 and PM2.5 The presence of secondary Pb minerals can also be associated to the ore concentrate coming from the mines to feed the Met–Mex smelter and zinc primarily relies on the exploitation sphalerite (ZnS) and galena (PbS) Galena and sphalerite may also be accompanied by a minor presence of other secondary minerals these secondary minerals form through the weathering of the lead and zinc sulfides and are primarily found in shallow deposits We assumed that the presence of secondary minerals in the concentrates processed by Met–Mex is highly improbable because Peñoles and its subsidiaries operate both underground and open pit mines typically extracting ores from depths of up to 1000 m below surface outcrops the flotation and lixiviation processes employed during the concentration of galena and sphalerite effectively remove impurities including probably these secondary minerals Even if some secondary Pb minerals were to arrive in the smelter feed concentrate the carbonate minerals easily break down during Pb oxidation at high temperatures the presence of first-generation secondary Pb minerals is negligible such as was observed in the analyzed samples the metal-bearing particles analyzed in our study are presumed to be resuspended rather than freshly emitted by Met–Mex This study presents compelling evidence of the physicochemical transformation of lead (Pb)-rich particles which is manifested through alterations in their particle size secondary minerals become incorporated into significantly smaller particles mostly ranging from < 0.1 to 4 μm in size in contrast to the larger original sulfide particles (> 20 μm) Given the enduring presence of Pb and its ongoing physical and chemical changes it is imperative that Met–Mex takes proactive measures by implementing an extensive remediation plan covering a wide radius around the Torreón complex The remediation efforts should encompass the removal of significant quantities of Pb and other potentially toxic elements that were released into the urban environment of Torreón over more than one century and are being mobilized in urban dust the pollution will persist for decades and adversely impact the surrounding population These efforts also involve aiding in mitigating the adverse effects on the affected people there is not even a complete registry of those affected and the health consequences they are suffering from chronic exposure to metals there is a pressing need for Met–Mex to implement stringent emissions controls at the smelting-refining process incorporating state-of-the-art filtration technology at each stage of their processes and to prevent more emissions of metal-rich particles within urban environments Failure to do so may necessitate the consideration of closing the Pb-smelting operations within the Met–Mex complex which is situated in the heart of Torreón city and installing a state-of-the-art metallurgical complex in an industrial zone an arid city hosting one of the world's largest Ag–Cd–Pb–Zn smelting and refining complexes particularly within a 1–2 km radius around the complex (0.67–0.90 g m−2 day−1) These dustfall rate (DFR) values are considered maximum due to the timing of our study conducted during seasons characterized by thermal inversions and convection flows These meteorological conditions result in the resuspension and mobilization of substantial volumes of urban dust into the atmosphere including a greater number of metal-bearing particles We conducted a comprehensive analysis of representative metal-bearing particles from Pb–Zn smelter emissions found in settled urban dust using various techniques significant amounts of metal-rich particles occur in the urban dust surrounding Met–Mex in Torreón These particles exhibit a variety of sizes Metal-bearing particles showed varied morphology (spherically shaped particles and angular or irregularly shaped particles and forming agglomerates of small spherical particles) and sizes (from < 0.1 to > 10 μm which is related to Pb–Zn smelter emissions About a third part of the metal-bearing particles containing EPTs found were Pb-rich particles Pb-rich particles that were historically emitted for over one century continue in the modern urban dust Lead is a persistent pollutant with limited mobility which means that the pollution will continue for centuries unless major abatement operations are employed Analyses of particle surface structure by SEM and elemental and mineral composition using SEM–EDS and XRD techniques reveal that weathering processes in being altering the Pb-rich particles The weathering increases the presence of secondary minerals such as Pb carbonates which contain higher amounts of Pb than the primary sulfides the weathering of Pb-rich particles is causing their particle sizes to decrease Pb-rich particles can enter the human body through inhalation and ingestion pathways with a portion of the absorbed Pb being transported to target organs Among the most vulnerable population segments are infants with 11,080 children aged 0–4 years and 11,190 children aged 5–9 years residing in the affected area Epidemiological studies should investigate the potential 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the Nature Briefing: Anthropocene newsletter — what matters in anthropocene research After days of search at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Sunday shared a picture of Quiboloy together with the chief legal counsel of KOJC the Eastern Mindanao Command said that Quiboloy turned himself in to the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines inside the KOJC compound No other specific details were disclosed but Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11) Director Torre lauded all the police officers who took part in the search for Quiboloy The search for Quiboloy began on August 24 2024 with up to 2,000 policemen deployed to serve a warrant at the KOJC compound The operation led to other issues with KOJC protesting the alleged abuses committed by policemen including the alleged destruction of properties inside the compound KOJC members took their grievances to the streets near the Davao airport which disrupted traffic and prompted authorities to make changes to airport operations said Quiboloy made a sacrifice by turning himself in to authorities because’ he does not want lawless violence to continue to happen in the compound and he could not bear to witness a second longer the sufferings that his flock was experiencing for many days.’ Torreon said Quiboloy could not be reached for several days as he was waiting for positive results for the legal remedies his lawyers have availed heart-wrenching and mind-boggling events transpired where a warrant of arrest has been turned into a license to convert his beloved KOJC Compound into a police garrison the sacred KOJC Cathedral being desecrated his followers as recipients of brutalities all of which caused Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s heart to bleed,” Torreon said in a Facebook post DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 Aug)—Lawyer Israelito Torreon said that the police operations at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound are illegal and improper as the police could not do an “intrusive search” into the private property on the basis of one arrest warrant issued by a Pasig City court against Sylvia Cemañes He said that the police should have obtained another warrant from the court against Quiboloy and his other co-accused Torreon said that the previous warrants were already served by the National Bureau of Investigation on Aug He added that the police need to obtain an “alias warrant of arrest” for their operation to be valid spokesperson of the Police Regional Office – 11 said that the arrest warrants against Quiboloy and the rest of his co-accused are valid while the subjects of the warrants are still not arrested “They can argue that in the court,” she said Torreon added that the police are violating the court-issued temporary protection order (TPO) because their continued presence inside the KOJC compound constitutes restrictions and control which the protection order sought to avoid “We feel that this is a continuing violation of the TPO because these are forms of restrictions and control which we sought to be prevented as ordered by the [Regional Trial Court Branch 15] because there are acts and omission that affect the lives Torreon said that the first part of the TPO requires police to “cease and desist” from any acts or omissions while the second part orders the police to remove the barricades installed inside the property “which hindered the exercise of the members’ religious He said the police should have obtained “judicial imprimatur” for its operations that are not in “accordance with the rules or which are not actually done usually in the service of a warrant of arrest.” “That confirms my statement before that the continued random search in so far as the entire property of KOJC as well as [Jose Maria College] are concerned are all illegal to our mind,” Torreon said said that the service of warrant should be reasonably enforced She said that police operations lasting for six days Ground was broken in Durango, Mexico on Saturday, December 10, for the Torreón Mexico Temple. Elder Hugo Montoya The event was attended by representatives of municipal local and state governments; special guests such as the organization Mujeres Salvando Mujeres; members of the media and Latter-day Saints [It will be] made with high-quality materials and built with the highest standards it is not the building itself that allows us to feel joy but what takes place inside the building has ancestors who were pioneers of the Church in the area He shared his gratitude for the construction of the temple I remember that God desires me to be near Him and he has placed His temple as a special place for me to draw closer to Him,” said Castañeda “What a grand blessing that the construction of this holy place is starting because I will be able to be closer to my Heavenly Father in my youth.” Elder Montoya and several invited guests participated in the ceremonial turning of the dirt formally marking the beginning of the temple’s construction The Torreón Mexico Temple was announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson at the April 2021 general conference this will be the second temple under construction in the country and one of 23 temples in operation or announced in Mexico The Torreón Mexico Temple will serve a city that is home to about 1.5 million people and among the 10 largest metropolitan areas in Durango made up of the cities of Torreón; Coahuila; Gómez Palacio where the temple will be located; and Lerdo This article was originally published on Spanish Newsroom You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com) You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you and security practices that differ from those on our website By referring or linking you to this website we do not endorse or guarantee this content If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it To download all photos or videos related to this article select the links at the bottom of each section There should be no more reason for the police to stay at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound after they failed to locate Pastor Apollo Quiboloy after hours of searching as he asked the police to leave the compound afternoon on Sunday Personnel of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 were deployed to the compound on Saturday They did not find the pastor after searching for at least 16 hours “I would like to request them formally again that they leave the premises knowing that the search has already been done Note that the search was even supposedly illegal but we just allowed it to prevent bloodshed,” Torreon said Torreon said they were only given 30 minutes to open the compound gate but pointed out you know that some of his men already breached the walls destroyed the walls in the southern portion and utilized tear gas against members of KOJC.” He said several members have suffered from severe anxiety attacks with 16 injured He said cops have slept at the compound grounds and used the restrooms “The restrooms have become very smelly,” he said can likewise insist as who will be allowed to enter the said property,” Torreon pointed out were allegedly prevented from entering the compound Even Torreon’s associate reportedly had difficulty entering the compound the ownership rights and the privacy rights of the members of KOJC,” the lawyer said Torreon said they could not file pleadings in court against the operation because the service of the warrant was filed on a long weekend Wala kaming magawa mga abogado,” he said He apologized to the members of KOJC because he could not do anything to stop the police “I would extend my apologies to the members of the KOJC kasi si Atty there will be a time for reconning and we can always file appropriate pleadings in court we can always do our jobs as lawyers,” he said He said some members of KOJC has started to lose hope because of what happened at the compound “Some members really have lost hope because of what is happening today We could not really stomach other persons insulting the Holy grounds of KOJC,” he added Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism MANILA, Philippines – A group of Mindanao lawyers, allied with former president Rodrigo Duterte, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) to block the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Led by former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chief Martin Delgra and Apollo Quiboloy’s counsel the lawyers filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition with the High Court on Tuesday Certiorari is a legal remedy sought to review a decision of another body believed to have committed grave abuse of discretion The lawyers also asked the SC to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the impeachment proceedings a TRO may temporarily stop an order from being implemented In a historic first, the House of Representatives impeached the Vice President on February 5 making the former presidential daughter the first vice president to face such a fate A total of 240 lawmakers signed the petition including Speaker Romualdez and presidential son The impeachment complaints against the Vice President were hinged on the questionable use by her office of confidential funds In their petition, the lawyers argued that the articles of impeachment allegedly suffers from several constitutional infirmities it did not consider the three priorly filed impeachment complaints It did not likewise consider due process to their vice president It did not also follow the constitutionally prescribed verification process and because of these three and other grounds the impeachment complaint should be dismissed and not entertained,” Torreon explained to reporters The lawyer also said the faulty verification process adds to the alleged constitutional infirmities “The verification process requires that it should be personally known the allegations are personally known and studied by the respective congressmen who signed it… We feel and we have reasons to believe that some of the congressmen were not even able to peruse the complaint as well as assess the evidences attached in the impeachment complaint,” Torreon added “It’s up to the Supreme Court but we pray that the Supreme Court will grant our prayers,” Torreon said when asked how confident they were that the High Court would favor their petition the ball is now in the court of the Senate whose members will serve as judges in the impeachment trial some lawmakers from the House of Representatives will stand as prosecutors in the trial As in the previous impeachment proceedings senators will vote whether or not to impeach the Vice President On February 15, former Presidential Commission on Good Government special counsel Catalino Generillo Jr. also filed a petition with the SC asking the High Court to direct the Senate to “immediately” constitute itself into an impeachment court and begin Duterte’s trial “The case (Generillo petition) was raffled today (February 17) and will possibly be included in tomorrow’s agenda along with other petitions,” SC spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting told reporters on Monday a lawyer who was once a Presidential Appointee of former President Digong Duterte and another lawyer who is the legal counsel of Apollo Quiboloy would defend VP Sara Duterte These lawyers are acting out of their own vested self-interests Seventy full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are all safe following a serious incident during a Friday During the multi-zone conference at a local meetinghouse, two men entered armed with guns and demanded cell phones, tablets and wallets, said Church spokesman Sam Penrod in a statement released later that night. The robbers intimidated the 13 sisters and 57 elders, with a few hit or kicked during the incident. The mission president and his companion — President Alfredo Zanudo and Sister Guadalupe Zanudo — were also assaulted and threatened with a knife with no one needing additional medical care A Church counselor is traveling from Mexico City to assist with emotional needs and other counseling options are being made available Parents of the missionaries are being contacted by the Church with the missionaries encouraged to contact their families Missionaries have been removed from the area where the incident occurred and all have been instructed to be extra cautious adding that a Church security officer is in Torreón to evaluate the situation “Our prayers are with these missionaries and their families as they recover from this frightening and traumatic experience.” Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsVictoria Lopez 2024 and will be available twice a weekVictoria Lopez SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio International Airport (SAT) added a new nonstop international destination to its service offerings The ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus will begin flying to Torreon from San Antonio starting June 1 “The addition of Torreon is a strategic decision when it comes to both business and leisure travel,” said Jesus Saenz director of airports for the San Antonio Airport System The new route will fly out of San Antonio International Airport on Tuesdays and Saturdays The A320 Aerobus aircraft will have 186 seats SAT will expand its nonstop service from San Antonio to Mexico City (MEX) and Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) Flights from SAT to BJX will increase to three times a week in March 2024 they will increase to four times a week in June 2024 Torreon is SAT’s 44th nonstop destination and eighth international destination in addition to Guadalajara, Leon/Guanajuato, Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun and Frankfurt, Germany. Copyright 2023 by KSAT - All rights reserved The Marcos administration is unlikely to make any diplomatic moves to help former President Rodrigo Duterte In an interview with Bilyonaryo News Channel’s “At The Forefront” hosted by Atty Torreon expressed skepticism that Malacañang will exhaust diplomatic channels to intervene in Duterte’s ongoing detention by the International Criminal Court (ICC) I don’t think so,” Torreon bluntly said when asked if the government is exploring diplomatic options “Diplomatic channels can be availed of by the administration the administration is actually not so in love with FPRRD (former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte),” he pointed out Torreon believes President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has little motivation to assist Duterte because of the political tensions between the two camps “I would not think practically that they would be initiating any diplomatic channels to convey to the ICC about the spontaneous activities being done by Filipinos,” he added Torreon pinned his hopes on the Supreme Court to act on Duterte’s petition for certiorari He urged the high court to issue a mandatory injunction that would compel government authorities to take legal and diplomatic steps arguing that the former president’s arrest violated both domestic laws and international legal norms “If the Supreme Court orders such a mandatory injunction the government will have no choice but to make diplomatic moves and inform the ICC of their violations,” Torreon explained citing breaches of Article 59 of the Rome Statute and key provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights “POLITIKO: Navigating the Pulse of Philippine Politics” encapsulates our commitment to providing comprehensive and dynamic coverage of the ever-evolving political landscape in the Philippines we delve deep into the heart of political matters offering insightful analysis and timely updates that resonate with the pulse of the nation With a foundation built on journalistic integrity since 2014 POLITIKO stands as the compass guiding you through the currents of Philippine politics ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way the Earth will experience a total solar eclipse making it an unforgettable day for skywatchers across North America A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon positions itself perfectly between the Earth and the Sun it unveils the Sun’s outer atmosphere creating a mesmerizing display of ethereal light For those lucky enough to be within the path of totality The upcoming total solar eclipse is set to journey across Mexico offering many opportunities for enthusiasts to witness this awe-inspiring event individuals situated along the eclipse’s path from Texas to Maine will have the chance to experience this celestial phenomenon firsthand In Mexico, the standout location to experience totality is Torreón, located in the northern state of Coahuila. Torreón was chosen by NASA as the official location where to observe and broadcast the celestial event to the world thanks to the minimal probability of clouds in the Laguna de Coahuila region meaning the city is perfectly positioned to provide an excellent view of the eclipse This location caught the attention of scientists due to an exciting perk – everyone here, close to the centerline, will experience an extra 14 seconds of totality compared to other areas. In Torreón, the total solar eclipse kicks off just before 12:17 pm CST, treating witnesses to an impressive total of 4 minutes and 28 seconds of eclipse the area where the Moon completely obscures the Sun is significantly broader than its 2017 predecessor This phenomenon is due to the Moon’s closer proximity to Earth resulting in a path width ranging from 108 to 122 miles across North America compared to the narrower 62 to 71 miles observed in 2017 An estimated 31.6 million people live within the path of totality with an additional 150 million people living within 200 miles of the path The state-of-the-art planetarium in Torreón further solidified its appeal as the chosen location for NASA’s observation The planetarium will serve as the hub for broadcasting the phenomenon to the world highlighting Torreón’s technological capabilities and dedication to promoting scientific education and outreach the friendliness of the local community played a significant role in NASA’s decision reflecting the warm hospitality and support that Torreón offers to visitors and researchers For would-be eclipse chasers who prefer a touch of oceanside charm, however, Mazatlán is another favored destination for observing the phenomenon The Sinaloa resort city will also offer excellent views of the totality Torreón is gearing up to host over 50,000 guests The anticipation is so intense that hotels in the Torreón area are already fully booked alternative lodging options are expected to emerge through Airbnb and local golf courses are exploring the possibility of renting out their green areas for camping the Coahuila Ministry of Education and the Torreón Planetarium have collaborated to transform at least 150 schools into observatories for this astronomical event These educational centers have been carefully selected for their open spaces and suitable conditions to observe the celestial spectacle aiming to engage students and the broader community in firsthand observation of this extraordinary phenomenon Visitors are also planning to stay in the neighboring cities of Gomez Palacio and Lerdo The Torreón International Airport is serviced by all major Mexican airlines and Delta and American Airlines from the US Safety is paramount when witnessing such a breathtaking event While watching a solar eclipse is an exhilarating experience it’s crucial to prioritize safety to protect your vision such as solar eclipse glasses or solar filters for telescopes and binoculars looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can lead to severe eye damage It’s essential to use specialized safety gear that meets international safety standards to ensure adequate protection from the sun’s harmful rays you can enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of a solar eclipse while safeguarding your eyesight and revel in the unique ballet our planet dances in the sky In this beautiful reminder of our precious place in the cosmos feeling a little closer to the stars and each other Sandra Gancz Kahan is a Mexican writer and translator based in San Miguel de Allende who specializes in mental health and humanitarian aid. She believes in the power of language to foster compassion and understanding across cultures. She can be reached at: [email protected] The groundbreaking of the Torreón Mexico Temple was presided over by Elder Hugo Montoya local and state government representatives also attended In his remarks at the groundbreaking a General Authority Seventy and the president of the Mexico Area The Torreón temple is a single-story building of approximately 10,000 square feet. Exterior renderings and plans call for white walls joined at right angles around the building and an arched entryway in front of the entrance Atop the house of the Lord is a two-story tower with a square base and a domed cupola on top yellow flowers and pink trees filling the temple grounds París 266El Campestre35080 Torreón El Torreon Ballroom was born as a Jazz Age ballroom the brick building at 31st and Gillham became a counterculture hub as The Cowtown Ballroom New owners have a bold renovation plan in place to give it a new life Glance at the building and you’ll see “El Torreon” painted on its front windows El Torreon means “The Tower” and was the original name of this space when it opened in 1927 with two large ballrooms and its own house band led by Phil Baxter Baxter would open and close each night with the band’s theme song “El Torreon,” and their performances were frequently broadcast by KMBC While El Torreon’s upper ballroom hosted jazz-era luminaries like Cab Calloway it was revived by the Vietnam-era counterculture the space was known as the Cowtown Ballroom a venue mentioned alongside legendary contemporaries like the Fillmore and The Electric Factory it was El Torreon Skating Rink from 1937 to 1962 reflecting the national craze for roller skating Bridgeport Church is planning a multimillion-dollar renovation project to restore the upstairs ballroom into a music venue One of the first things Colvin mentioned about El Torreon was what’s below it: “There are Prohibition tunnels in our basement.” There are two visible tunnels near the ceiling of the basement “I will not go in the other one—it’s too narrow It goes straight back about forty-eight feet I’m pretty sure that if we knocked down that brick wall we would find that the tunnel keeps going.” The wider tunnel goes straight back about eight feet to a concrete pillar and then to the left about another twelve feet “One person I took up there found a really old whiskey bottle,” Colvin says bustling music scene and all-night entertainment earned it the title “Paris of the Plains,” and El Torreon was its Moulin Rouge Colvin tells us the basement has been visited by a team of paranormal investigators but he doesn’t know whether they found signs of otherworldly activity When El Torreon Ballroom was built near the end of the Roaring Twenties it had the largest vaulted ceiling in Kansas City “It was also the first place in Kansas City where Black musicians could play for white audiences,” Colvin says And while Black musicians could perform at El Torreon they were not allowed to patronize the ballroom it was common to have all-night jam sessions where musicians of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds played together after hours Such sessions helped create the improvisational tradition of Kansas City jazz The upstairs ballroom is said to have a one thousand-person capacity but there are reports of over three thousand people being in the space at once so people stood there burning hot in August There are three layers of hardwood flooring still visible—the original flooring from the twenties hardwood from the roller skating rink decades and a top layer of flooring from the seventies Underneath the three layers of flooring is a thick layer of concrete Right after Bridgeport Church purchased El Torreon a storm caused the roof to collapse in the northeast corner of the upstairs ballroom crushing an entire staircase and causing major electrical problems the church had insured the building—something they had debated doing due to lack of funding “Had the church not kept the building insured it would likely no longer be standing because it would have been too expensive to fix,” Colvin says But what really helped El Torreon survive the recent storm is its legacy as one of Kansas City’s Pendergast buildings Pendergast-controlled companies were awarded prime building contracts in Kansas City was one of those companies and also one of the first in the country to deliver concrete to the site produced concrete for several construction projects during the Depression “The thick layer of concrete beneath the flooring in the ballroom actually helped save it after the roof collapsed.” “We are hoping to open the upstairs ballroom again for live music in January 2024,” Colvin says “We started a nonprofit to help with fundraising we got the building on the historic registry The north and west sides of the building—the street-facing sides—will remain intact as those are the parts prioritized by preservationists There are plans to build new apartment buildings around El Torreon in Midtown The new streetcar extension will run down Main Street to 31st the streetcar extension will be running around the same time El Torreon is restored to its former glory Kansas City magazine keeps readers updated on the latest news in twice-weekly newsletter.  Dish brings you food news and our critic picks.  The Loop offers exclusive news reports and our curated events picks It is often said 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These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements KC restauranteurs and husband and wife duo Pam and Ted.. we help our readers celebrate our city’s triumphs tend to its faults and revel in the things that make it unique DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 03 September) — Police personnel barred the lead legal counsel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) from entering Tuesday the basement of Jose Maria College (JMC) and the KOJC cathedral where he claimed a tunnel has been excavated to find the alleged bunker where fugitive Pastor Apollo Quiboloy could be hiding tried to go past three entrances towards the JMC basement and two at the cathedral but anti-riot policemen blocked them from going through The search to arrest Quiboloy and his co-accused inside the 30-hectare KOJC compound is now on Day 11 were hounded arrest by warrants from two Philippine courts and the Senate for alleged large-scale human trafficking and sexual abuse Armed policemen were seen inside the compound as Torreon asked to talk to the leaders of the anti-riot police forces said the policemen deployed to the KOJC compound were unarmed Before Torreon tried to enter the JMC basement and the cathedral to relocate from the church to other parts of the compound because their presence was affecting the group’s religious gatherings He suspected that “unreasonable activities” are being done inside the cathedral since the police did not allow KOJC member to use or enter it Police Regional Office – 11 (PRO-11) director to be at the compound in the afternoon so they can both go inside the facilities to check on what is really happening allow our members to use the KOJC cathedral Ask your officers to leave properly because we need to use it,” the lawyer said who is leading the arresting team composed of some 2,000 police personnel from Regions 10 chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to allow KOJC members to enter the cathedral so they can hold religious activities as they have not done so due to the police barricades set up since August 24 Day 1 of the police operations to arrest Quiboloy for the second time at the KOJC compound He also questioned the alleged digging of “an eight-meter deep hole” at the JMC basement to find the supposed bunker where Quiboloy could be hiding. Torreon said it is high time for both him and Torre to determine if the tunnel really exists The lawyer posted a photo of the alleged tunnel being dug at the JMC basement by the police which he said came from “second-hand sources.” “Let’s go to the [Jose Maria College] basement and let’s bring the media so that everything can be cleared up once and for all Because if the structural stability is affected then we won’t have a school anymore,” Torreon said in Cebuano during the press conference After several times of attempting to enter the JMC basement and cathedral Torreon left “with a strong suspicion that the police could be digging a tunnel.” “This indicates that perhaps they are doing something fishy inside the compound,” he told reporters in an ambush interview In an earlier press conference held at Camp Sgt Torre did not confirm nor deny Torreon’s allegations about the “tunnel.” the police official challenged the KOJC camp to provide proof that they indeed dug an eight-meter tunnel He also urged the KOJC to present the person who took the picture of the alleged digging inside the group’s compound that has gone viral on social media President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will mark the killings of 303 Chinese people during the revolution that the city of Torreón has tried to forget The first to die were Chinese agricultural workers, who were killed in the orchards and gardens surrounding the Mexican city of Torreón by advancing revolutionary forces in the early hours of 13 May 1911. After skirmishes at the outskirts of the city, the outnumbered federal garrison abandoned their positions and slipped away under the cover of darkness. Read moreAs the rebels entered the city A herb-seller is said to have clutched a Mexican flag and screamed: “Let’s kill the Chinese!” A revolutionary commander looted the Chinese bank and dragged their Chinese neighbours by their distinctive braids “Argumedo gave the order to kill the Chinese,” said Julián Herbert A total of 303 Chinese people were murdered in the massacre at Torreón then a burgeoning railway town some 500 miles south of the US border rebels and locals posed for photographs with the bodies of their victims before they were hauled away by the cartload Bodies of the dead were carried away on carts and buried in mass graves Photograph: Courtesy of the Torreón municipal archiveThe savagery was an appalling expression of a wave of anti-Chinese racism which swept throughout North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries In the US such sentiments led to the Chinese Exclusion Act banning the immigration of Chinese labourers; in Mexico they culminated in the expulsion of most of the country’s Chinese population in the 1930s The Torreón massacre caused indignation in China and Mexico eventually agreed to pay 3.1m pesos in gold in reparations nobody was ever charged – let alone tried or convicted – over the massacre and today the events of 1911 remain largely unmentioned There are no monuments marking the tragedy and attempts to commemorate the events have been met with resistance “This matter of the Chinese killings makes us confront a truth that we haven’t wanted to talk about locally,” said historian Carlos Castañón “It’s an honest gesture, which transcends politics,” said Castañón. “For the first time, we’re going to confront the big lie that we’ve perpetuated – and the silence of our complicity.” Read moreIn Torreón that silence is still so absolute that no monuments mark the massacre which killed half the city’s Chinese population at the time A statue erected in a public park in 2007 was vandalized and later removed but will be restored to a public plaza for the commemoration Victims of the massacre were buried in common graves including one which is now covered by a roadway and small playground “Local historians considered this just an anecdote: ‘One day in Torreón they killed some Chinese people’,” said Castañón who has combed through archives in an attempt to learn more details of the massacre The president’s plan to commemorate the massacre has predictably ruffled feathers among some in Torreón “All of humanity would have to apologise for what’s happened through the centuries,” groused the then mayor, Jorge Zermeño, in February, according to the newspaper El Sol de la Laguna Revolutionary troops on horseback in Torreón Photograph: Courtesy of the Torreón municipal archive“We will participate [in the ceremony] but we will have our own opinion,” he said These are events of the time and have to be seen in the context of which they occurred Much of that grumbling stems from Torreón’s “foundational myth” as a city of hardy immigrants who conquered the desert built a tram connecting Torreón with the neighbouring city of Gómez Palacios and ran most of the local laundries “The Chinese community [in Torreón] was the most prosperous [Chinese community] in Mexico,” Herbert said In his book The House of the Pain of Others: Chronicle of a Small Genocide Herbert disputes the local narrative that the pogrom was a spontaneous uprising by poor Mexicans arguing instead that anti-Chinese racism was rife in Torreón – and across the country Herbert’s conclusions proved so controversial that he was unable to hold an event promoting the book in Torreón Torreón was a burgeoning railway town at the time of the massacre Photograph: Courtesy of the Torreón municipal archiveNot all locals participated in the massacre: some including a local lumberyard owner sheltered Chinese residents from the mob and the local Chinese community now numbers about 1,000 Antonio Lee Chairez Photograph: David Agren/The GuardianSome in the Chinese community still seem reticent to speak of the massacre even as they express pride in their role of building Torreón into a city famed for industry and agriculture “I think [Amlo’s] visit is important and the event merits this But the [Chinese] community is not requesting it,” said Antonio Lee Chairez whose father Juan Lee survived the massacre with the help of neighbours “But it has to be positive [that he is coming] – because this was an outrage that nobody ever admitted.” DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 August) – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 here issued a temporary protection order (TPO) on Tuesday directing police forces to “immediately cease and desist” from exercising any act that threatens the life or security of the officers and members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) penned by RTC Branch 15 Presiding Judge Mario C mandated the Police Regional Office – 11 (PRO-11) to remove all forms of barricades barriers or blockades that bar the access to and from the subject compound and hinder the exercise of religious and proprietary rights of the officers and members lead counsel of KOJC founder Pastor Apollo C posted on his Facebook account a copy of the TPO Torreon told reporters that the police officers have been ordered to vacate the KOJC premises police personnel were seen going out from the KOJC compound Ceballos accompanied Torreon in serving the TPO to Brigadier General Nicolas Torre Ceballos said that the TPO would remain effective until the notice of hearing is served on the parties you may now leave),” Torreon told the police authorities He urged them to immediately remove all barricades or blockades that hinder access to the KOJC compound At least 2,000 police personnel from Regions 10 12 and 13 were deployed to the KOJC compound since Saturday The police first raided the KOJC compound on June 10 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr maintained that “there is no clear directive from the Davao court ordering the police to vacate the KOJC premises or to stop the service of warrants of arrest.” the PNP will continue to carry out its duty to serve the warrants of arrest against Quiboloy and his co-accused with due respect to human rights and the legal process,” he said Abalos said the Department of the Interior and Local Government would seek clarification from RTC 15 considering that the police operations and barricades “do not pose a threat to life liberty or security of KOJC members.” He said the law enforcers are only trying to serve the arrest warrants “We will continue to uphold the sanctity of the justice system and the rule of law,” he said The issuance of the TPO was issued after the KOJC represented by Executive Pastor Marlon Acobo Inc.) filed a petition for writ of Amparo last July 1 2024 against Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin C Abalos and the Philippine National Police (PNP) claiming that the law enforcers violated or threatened their right to life A TPO may be granted by the court as a temporary relief upon filing of the petition or at any time before the final judgment on the issuance of writ of Amparo petition “The Court is not unaware of the recent incidents affecting the right to life The restrictions imposed by the PNP- 11 over and within the compound of KOJC and JMCI noticeably trampled not only the property rights of the petitioners its officers and members but also the exercise of their religious freedom and academic rights which are guaranteed by the Constitution,” it said MEXICO CITY — Mexico's president presented an apology Monday for a 1911 massacre in which over 300 Chinese people were slaughtered by revolutionary troops in the northern city of Torreón The apology is the latest in a series of ceremonies in which President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sought to make amends for the mistreatment of Indigenous and minority people in Mexico in past centuries.  López Obrador said the point of the apology was to ensure "that this never ever happens again," noting that during the period Chinese were mutilated or hung from telegraph poles.  "The discrimination was based on the most vile and offensive" stereotypes adding "these stupid ideas were transferred to Mexico where extermination was added to exclusion and mistreatment." Many Chinese laborers had emigrated to Mexico in the 1800s in some cases to work on the expansion of the nation's rail network women and children occurred during the chaotic period of the Mexican Revolution when revolutionary troops overran Torreón sealing the fate of long-time ruler Porfirio Díaz The loss of the city led Díaz to resign and leave for exile and control of it was key to rail lines north to the United States Some Mexicans grumbled that Chinese were taking jobs or depressing wage rates; others were envious of the Chinese community's economic success History column: 10 events that shaped El Paso's history Borderland: Juárez museum seeks to tell Mexican Revolution story the revolutionary troops took control of the city from Díaz's army and once inside the city slaughtered many of it Chinese inhabitants though some others hid or were saved by local residents.  The victorious revolutionary government of President Francisco I Madero agreed to pay reparations for the massacre but Madero himself was overthrown in 1913 and the payment was never made.  "It is during the most convulsive moments of history when these (racist ideas) get twisted into genocidal killings," said Coahuila Gov who usually lavishes praise on the 1910-1917 revolutionary movement noted that the movement also expressed anti-Chinese sentiments.  Historian Monica Cinco Basurto said the massacre was far from the only anti-Chinese act in Mexico Looting of Chinese-owned businesses and the expulsion or forced departure of Chinese — often without recognizing their Mexican citizenship or that of their children or wives — extended throughout northern Mexico into the 1930s López Obrador was accompanied during the apology ceremony by Chinese Ambassador Zhu Qingqiao Mexico has relied on Chinese brands for about 10.5 million of the 29.1 million coronavirus vaccine doses received so far Zhu said the vaccines and medical equipment from China "have left a strong imprint on the history of relations between our two countries." López Obrador said "we will never forget the brotherhood of the Chinese during the bitter and anguishing months of the pandemic." More: 'The world's haves and have-nots': Global vaccine disparities on display at El Paso-Juárez border racism against Asian Americans has been an ugly thread of Mexican history many Chinese came to Mexico because they could not get into the United States the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was designed to prevent Chinese American laborers from entering the U.S That law made it illegal for Chinese laborers to immigrate to America and limited the Chinese population in the U.S It is part of a series of apologies by the Mexican president to those wronged in the past López Obrador apologized to the Maya Indigenous group that inhabits Mexico's southeast More: 'A historic surge': Anti-Asian American hate incidents continue to skyrocket despite public awareness campaign Mayas were forced to work in serf-like conditions on sisal plantations Sisal and henequen were fibers used in making rope Some were even tricked into virtual slavery in sugar cane fields in Cuba.  the Mayas fought an 1847-1901 rebellion against Mexican settlers and the government known as "the War of the Castes" The rebellion was put down brutally by government troops López Obrador said he plans to offer a similar apology to the Yaqui Indigenous group of the northern state of Sonora Perhaps best known abroad for the mystical and visionary powers ascribed to them by writer Carlos Castaneda the Yaquis stubbornly fought the Mexican government's brutal campaign to eliminate the tribe in the late 1800s and early 1900s and Díaz began moving them off their fertile farmland to less valuable territory or to virtual enslavement on haciendas as far away as the far eastern state of Yucatan.