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Low subsidy forces LRTA to cut budget for train rehab
The Light Rail Transit Authority is cutting its budget for the restoration of trains to make the most of the lower subsidy given to the agency this year......»»
FACES OF CEBU: Maribeth Mall Ababon, 35, woman firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Womanhood does not set a boundary on what you can do to be of service to society. Over the years, this sentence has been proven to be true as women have found their place in various industries, especially those known to be historically dominated by men. Among these is the fire.....»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
Cebu Football Club introduces new faces for the upcoming PFL season
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants continues to overhaul its entire roster after welcoming new faces, including key homegrown players, as the Philippines Football League (PFL) season unfolds in April. The Gentle Giants presented 10 new players, including four Cebu homegrown players, who will comprise its official roster for the.....»»
Eumir faces ‘heavy’ test tonight
Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial will take on a heavier opponent Thoedsak Sinam of Thailand in an eight-round bout at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight as MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said it’s a prelude to facing bigger bruisers in Paris......»»
PNP colonel faces admin raps over sex video
A police colonel accused of documenting his sexual encounters with a woman he had an illicit affair with is facing administrative cases before the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
PODCAST | Minda Salida '11: The Mindanao Imaginary in Cinemalaya
During the 2022 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival—a Filipino film festival still largely Manila-centric—four films tackled Mindanao in their narratives, whether as a central subject and setting, or tangentially, with the 2017 Marawi Siege in the background. The production of these films followed the tradition of film production that dates back to Marilou Diaz Abaya’s Bagong […].....»»
Businesswoman scammed out of P265K
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — A businesswoman was scammed of P265,000 in cash by a suspect who claimed to be a “District Prosecutor.” Victim Natasha Abaya of Barangay San Isidro, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, filed a complaint with the Candon City police on Friday. Abaya said that at about 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, she received a phone call from an unknown person with the contact number 09087793623. The female caller introduced herself as District Prosecutor Angeline Delos Santos Ordonia and said she was looking for a relative of Elvis Imperial (Abaya’s cousin) who was facing criminal charges for violating RA 9165. The caller offered to help dismiss the case. During their conversation, the caller allegedly gave Abaya three options to settle the case, including paying P189,000 to have the charges dropped. At around 1:32 p.m., Abaya went to a store in Barangay San Jose, Candon City, and sent P95,000 to account number 09622372583 through “pay and go.” After Abaya sent the money, the caller told her that “if you fail to complete the amount, we will file the case against him, even if we get a million pesos, we will not be able to release him.” To complete the amount of P190,000, at around 2:24 p.m., Abaya sent another P95,000 to account number 09621662553 through “pay and go.” The caller then told Abaya that her cousin was facing two cases, Section 5 and Section 15. She told Abaya to send another P75,000 so that there would be no more cases against her cousin and that he would be immediately released. At around 3:58 p.m., Abaya sent another P25,000 to account number 09563886041 through GCash. Police gathered that at around 4:13 p.m., she sent another P50,000. The total amount sent was P265,000. After sending the full amount, the caller stopped answering Abaya’s calls after the last payment. The post Businesswoman scammed out of P265K appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
On right track
"Culture and the arts reflect our identity as Filipinos, as people. We must have a strong patriotism to embrace our culture and identity fully.” It may be a long and arduous road toward a free and genuine Filipino culture, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Executive Director Oscar G. Casaysay says, “In taking a whole of government approach, we are on the right track in attaining Philippine Development Goals.” Casaysay, who managed the community relations and major festivals and celebrations of the country’s largest city for nine years (from 2004 to 2013), now leads NCCA in preserving, developing, and promoting the Philippine arts and culture. Founded in 1987, NCCA “promotes unity among individuals involved in the conservation of cultural properties, such as artworks, ethnographic collections, archaeological artifacts, and other materials of historical significance.” He admitted that before joining the agency, he only read the works of national artists like Bienvenido Lumbera, Nick Joaquin, and Ricky Lee. He watched the films of esteemed Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal and Marilou Abaya. “I only heard and read about the productions of the Cultural Center of the Philippines featuring the Ballet Philippines and the Philippine Harmonic Orchestra,” he said. “It was only when I became the executive director that I was able to watch those productions inside the CCP in the front row and even stand on stage giving out messages.” “I now meet our national artists up close and personal. I have the luxury of being introduced to many theater greats in the Philippine Education Theater Association and other theater productions,” he added. He went on to say that he also had the pleasure of meeting Alice Reyes (whom he described as “graceful and very down to earth”), Ryan Cayabyab (“cool and very accommodating”), Virgilio Almario (“so dignified”), Ramon Santos (“unassuming”), Ricky Lee (“down to earth and very accommodating”), Nora Aunor (“warm and humble”) and Agnes Locsin (“friendly and very warm”). In the absence of regional offices to connect with local artists and cultural workers, he said NCCA works with sub-commissions whose members are elected from among the private sector members from different communities. “Ours is a complex network that we have to deal with,” Casaysay said. “A lot of challenges each day. The most difficult part is we don’t have a huge budget, although the grants we give out come from the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts.” These grants, he said, are derived from the proposals coming from civil society organizations, individual artists and cultural workers, other national government agencies, schools, colleges, universities, and local government units for their culture and arts programs and projects. Through the Sentro Rizal Office, the NCCA also engages in international initiatives. Every day has a lot of challenges and struggles to confront and hurdle, but still, with the most gracious style, he jested. The NCCA oversees the entire recognition process, from the call for submissions and selection to the presentation of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, the Order of National Artists and the National Heritage Awards. Culture is a nation’s soul “Culture is the soul of the nation. Without culture, a nation doesn’t have an identity. Culture refers to the way of life of a nation. Thus, everything that we do as a people becomes our culture,” he said. “Culture is best manifested through the arts that are said to be the best expressions of culture.” “All seven types of arts contribute to the overall growth and advancement not just of a person but of the community and the nation as well,” he said, referring to architecture and allied arts, cinema or film, dance, drama or theater, literary arts, music and visual arts. Throughout the pandemic, he felt disheartened by the perception of the arts sector as being “non-essential.” “We cannot imagine the online platform without some of the best online programs communicated through the arts — films, dances, poetry, music, or even Netflix,” he said. Citing the NCCA’s role in supporting and promoting the interests of indigenous people groups, Casaysay said valuing and preserving the cultural heritage of IPs contributes to the diversity and richness of Philippine culture. Through its programs, projects, and collaborations, the NCCA empowers IPs to protect, revitalize, and celebrate their unique cultural traditions, languages, and arts, ensuring their continued existence and appreciation for future generations. “Other aspects, such as indigenous cultures and cultural heritage, also contribute to a nation’s progress and development,” he said. Indigenous cultures, he said, refer to the knowledge, skills, and practices of our culture bearers that are preserved and handed down from one generation to another. “Cultural heritage may be tangible or intangible and is considered the wealth of a nation in terms of its glorious past. All these facets of culture are important in the life of a nation and are essential towards the holistic advancement of a country,” he said. Opportunities The lack of widespread discussion and engagement among Filipinos regarding culture is a primary concern Casaysay and many others share. “There are many challenges faced by the NCCA in this aspect. To enumerate a few — due to the lack of interest generally by Filipinos in arts and culture. For many, culture and the arts are seen as not essential; for many, it is only for the elite,” he said. He lamented the current trend wherein the younger generation shows greater appreciation for foreign cultures, such as those from Korea or the United States, rather than their own. Instead of viewing these as obstacles, he said the NCCA sees them as opportunities for growth and enhancement. Expressing confidence in the significant achievements of the NCCA in fostering greater appreciation, understanding, respect, and love for arts and culture among Filipinos, he said these encompass various aspects, including policy formulation, programming and promotions. Several laws have been enacted to safeguard the country’s cultural heritage, such as the Republic Act 10066 of 2009, commonly known as the National Heritage Law. Moreover, the NCCA organizes institutional programs throughout the year to celebrate and promote different facets of Filipino culture. Notable examples include National Arts Month held every February, Food Month and Literature Month in April; Heritage Month in May, Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (OPM Week) in the last week of July, and IP Month in October, among others. “The NCCA is also in charge of the cultural mapping and monitoring of the local culture and arts councils in the local government units,” he said, adding that it needs to intensify its efforts to be able to reach the grassroots levels. Since dreams don’t become reality through magic but by sweat, determination, and hard work, Casaysay said the NCCA will harness and maximize more platforms to reach a larger market, especially the younger generation. The dream of having a Department of Culture is neither a mountain high enough. The post On right track appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Donny Pangilinan reaches 1-M YouTube subscribers
Filipino actor Donny Pangilinan reached a new career milestone when he garnered a million subscribers on his YouTube channel on 17 July. The same day Pangilinan reached a million YouTube subscribers, fans and viewers were also anticipating the debut of his vlog with his younger sister, Solana, titled “Date with Sola (The Remake).” In the 15-minute vlog, the 25-five-year-old actor took his younger sister, Solana, out on a date as she turned 12 on 14 July. The siblings went on a shopping spree date, bought birthday gifts, ate a scrumptious meal and played arcade games to celebrate his Solana’s birthday. The heartwarming vlog was also a remake of the same vlog he did with his sister six years ago. Fans reacted quickly and lauded the siblings’ tight bond through the years. As soon as he gained a million subscribers, Pangilinan went to Instagram to thank his fans and subscribers for the support. “HAPPY 1M LABYU,” said his Instagram story. [caption id="attachment_158930" align="aligncenter" width="525"] DONNY Pangilinan is also working on a new single, according to Universal Records Philippines. | Photograph Courtesy IG/Donnny Pangilinan[/caption] The celebration is far from over for Pangilinan fans and DonBelle supporters, since Pangilinan and his onscreen partner Belle Mariano just won the Movie Love Team of the Year Award for their movie Love is Color Blind (2021), at the 38th Philippine Movie Press Club, Inc. Awards for Movies on 17 July. The popular pair was nominated for the Movie Loveteam of the Year Award alongside Paolo Contis and Yen Santos for A Far Away Island, Andi Abaya and Joaquin Domagoso for Caught in the Act, JC Santos and Janine Gutierrez for Dito At Doon, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela for Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw, Jeremiah Lisbo and Kaori Oinuma for Love At First Stream, and JC Santos and Yassi Pressman for More Than Blue. Aside from Pangilinan’s successful career as an actor and a vlogger, his singing career is also on the upswing. On 16 July, Universal Records Philippines announced on Twitter that Pangilinan is working on a new song in Baguio. In 2022, ABS-CBN announced that DonBelle will headline the TV show Can’t Buy Me Love under the direction of director Mae Cruz Alviar. Alviar is the director of the hit TV series 2 Good 2 Be True (2022) and the movies Can’t Help Falling in Love (2017) and Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2021). Although not much has been disclosed to the public, the pair has revealed that they have begun preparing for the show. Can’t Buy Me Love will be Pangilinan and Mariano’s comeback to the small screen after He’s Into Her (2021), a teen romantic-comedy series based on the 2012 Wattpad novel by author Maxine Lat Calibuso or Maxinejiji. The post Donny Pangilinan reaches 1-M YouTube subscribers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Saudi charges women’s activist with spreading ‘propaganda’
Saudi Arabia has charged a women's rights activist detained since November over her social media posts with launching a "propaganda campaign", according to court documents seen by AFP on Wednesday. Manahel al-Otaibi was arrested for social media posts challenging the country's male guardianship laws and requirements for women to wear the customary body-shrouding abaya. Public prosecutors accused her of leading a "campaign to incite Saudi girls to denounce religious principles and rebel against the customs and traditions of Saudi society," according to the documents. She appeared in front of judges in January and was then referred to the Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) which was established in 2008 to handle terrorism-related cases but has been widely used to try political dissidents and human rights activists. Otaibi has not yet been convicted or sentenced and no date has been announced for her hearing which could result in a lengthy prison sentence. Otaibi's sister -- Fouz -- who has left Saudi Arabia, was hit with similar charges and risks imprisonment if she returns to the kingdom. Speaking to AFP, Fouz criticized authorities for "targeting influential women demanding women's rights in Saudi Arabia." "There is a contradiction... as if there are two states," she told AFP. "A state with Vision 2030, and a state that still applies the old strict rules." Vision 2030 is the kingdom's economic and social reform agenda which has, in the last seven years, led to dramatic changes in the deeply conservative kingdom, including women's right to drive and the promotion of sports for women. Still, Saudi Arabia is often criticized for not tolerating dissent and has been in the spotlight in recent months for decades-long prison sentences handed down to two women who tweeted and retweeted posts critical of the government. London-based rights group ALQST denounced the charges against the al-Otaibi sisters as "yet another example of Saudi Arabia's empty promises when it comes to reforms". "Saudi women still get imprisoned and face sham trials for demanding their rights," said Lina al-Hathloul, ALQST's head of monitoring and communications. The post Saudi charges women’s activist with spreading ‘propaganda’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cesar Montano marks four decades in the acting arena
Multi-awarded actor Cesar Montano is best remembered for his memorable portrayal of the national hero Jose Rizal in Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s award-winning historical drama, Jose Rizal (1998)......»»
Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya at their ‘happiest’ when together
Onscreen partners Kobie Brown and Andi Abaya opened up about career challenges, their most enjoyable and most painful moments in life during a recent virtual media conference for their Love Bites episode Miss Astrologer......»»
2 Bohol fishermen nabbed for fishing in Lapu’s marine sanctuary
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two fishermen from Bohol were apprehended after they were caught fishing in the marine sanctuary of Barangay Caohagan, Lapu-Lapu City around 5:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Barangay Caohagan is an islet barangay in Olango Island. The arrested individuals were identified as Romulo Abaya Tero, 43 years old, and Sarle […] The post 2 Bohol fishermen nabbed for fishing in Lapu’s marine sanctuary appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Coco tuloy na ang pagtakbong senador sa Halalan 2022?
MUKHANG patapos na nga ang “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” dahil grabeng bakbakan na ang nagaganap sa nakaraang dalawang linggong episode nito. Tuluy-tuloy na ang pagtugis sa grupo nina John Arcilla (Renato) at Marc Abaya (Jacob) ng Task Force Aguila sa pangunguna nina Coco Martin, Michael de Mesa, Raymart Santiago, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino, Jane de Leon, […] The post Coco tuloy na ang pagtakbong senador sa Halalan 2022? appeared first on Bandera......»»
Rising Kapuso, Kapamilya stars are all set for film debut
After making the grade in their TV work, Joaquin Domagoso and Andi Abaya will try their hand at movie acting via Caught in the Act, written and directed by Perry Escaño. The two stars continue their journey in making many firsts in their budding careers.Joaquin Domagoso and Andi Abaya caught everyone’s attention when he joined the cast of GMA 7’s First Yaya and she entered the Pinoy Big Brother house for its Connect edition......»»
Joaquin Domagoso, Andi Abaya in Perry Escaño’s ‘Caught In The Act’
By NEIL RAMOS We now live in a world where everything is made possible with a flick of a finger. Indeed, there seems to be an application or app for everything. What if there is also an app that would allow people to stop crime? This is the premise of “Caught In The Act,” a […].....»»
Ombudsman junks case vs ex-DOTC chief Abaya
The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared former transportation secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya of graft charges in connection with the allegedly anomalous P4.25-billion contract awarded to South Korean firm Busan Universal Rail Inc. for the maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3......»»
Kasong graft vs Abaya, iba pa ibinasura ng Ombudsman
Ibinasura ng Office of the Ombudsman ang kasong graft na inihain laban kay dating Transportation Secretary Emilio Abaya at iba pang dating opisyal ng Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), kaugnay ng P4.5 bilyong maintenance deal na pinasok ng Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) sa South Korean firm na Busan Universal Rail Inc. (BURI). Sa […] The post Kasong graft vs Abaya, iba pa ibinasura ng Ombudsman appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»