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From cast to teens, ‘Barbie’ film’s view on patriarchy resonated
Actor Simu Liu, who played one of the Kens in the Oscar-nominated Barbie movie, experienced a revelation when he first read the script and its commentary about the harm inflicted by patriarchy.....»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
COMMENTARY: Winning or losing… the flower of our youth
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – It is with particular sadness to note that a young lady lawyer, a compañera, Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, who just passed the “best bar ever” in 2022, was among those killed in hostilities between the New People’s Army (NPA)-Bohol that she was part of and combined police-military units […].....»»
Cemetery or farms?
Before the main topic, just a commentary on our political state of affairs......»»
Failure of Manila s anti-China bloc in S. China Sea is determined
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s file photo. /XinhuaEditor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on ma.....»»
COMMENTARY: When cultural misappropriation becomes a hypocritical attempt to present cultural inclusivity
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 14 January) — While the Philippines is proud to be a country that speaks of cultural inclusivity and pluralism, it presents an irony of repeatedly exhibiting instances of cultural insensitivity. This can be seen and demonstrated when people remark that they know of some alleged (quote unquote) Pure Muslims who may […].....»»
The Philippines should prioritize its people over the U.S.
Ren'ai Jiao. /XinhuaEditor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. The Philippine government is considering building a permanent civilian structure such as a lighthouse or a marine science research cen.....»»
The Philippines should prioritize its people over the U.S.
Ren'ai Jiao. /XinhuaEditor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. The Philippine government is considering building a permanent civilian structure such as a lighthouse or a marine science research cen.....»»
Philippines behaviour in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media
Beijing [China], December 25 (ANI): The Chinese state media on Tuesday accused the Philippines of ignoring China's 'goodwill' and 'restraint' and warned the country against "causing trouble and chaos" in the South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Chinese-state-controlled newspaper The People's Daily issued the call in commentary published on Monday, saying the Philippines has repeatedly infringed on China's territory i.....»»
Philippines behaviour in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media
Beijing [China], December 25 (ANI): The Chinese state media on Tuesday accused the Philippines of ignoring China's 'goodwill' and 'restraint' and warned the country against "causing trouble and chaos" in the South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Chinese-state-controlled newspaper The People's Daily issued the call in commentary published on Monday, saying the Philippines has repeatedly infringed on China's territory i.....»»
Veteran journalist Conrado de Quiros passes away at 72
De Quiros was known for his biting commentary in his column "There's The Rub," which was published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer starting in 1991......»»
EU, Japan, UK, German envoys condemn killing of broadcaster
The ambassadors of the European Union, Japan, United Kingdom and Germany condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon as he was hosting a news commentary program over 94.7 Calamba Gold FM in Misamis Occidental on Sunday morning......»»
‘Last’ Beatles song set for release next week
A much-anticipated "new" Beatles record, created with the help of artificial intelligence, will be released next week on November 2, former band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr revealed Thursday. "Now And Then", first written and sung by ex-Beatle John Lennon and developed by the rest of the band, has now been finally finished by McCartney and Starr -- and AI -- decades after its original recording. McCartney, 81, announced its imminent release in June, in what has been dubbed in a promotional trailer "the last Beatles song". The track will be unveiled at 1300 GMT on November 2 by Apple Corps, Capitol and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), with a music video debuting the following day. A 12-minute documentary written and directed by Oliver Murray -- best known for a 2022 biopic mini-series on The Rolling Stones -- will premiere on YouTube the evening, before featuring commentary from McCartney and Starr. "Now And Then" was recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s at his home in New York's Dakota Building, and also features piano music. Working with Peter Jackson, the film director behind the 2021 documentary series "The Beatles: Get Back", AI was used to separate Lennon's voice from the piano chords. 'Emotional' "There it was, John's voice, crystal clear," McCartney said, in comments published alongside the announcement of the release date. "It's quite emotional and we all play on it, it's a genuine Beatles recording," he added. "In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and about to release a new song the public haven't heard, I think it's an exciting thing." McCartney and Starr finished the song last year, including fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison's electric and acoustic guitar recorded in 1995. Recording at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, they also added Starr's drum part alongside bass, piano, a slide guitar solo by McCartney -- inspired by Harrison -- and more backing vocals. Starr added the process "was the closest we'll ever come to having him (Lennon) back in the room so it was very emotional for all of us. "It was like John was there, you know. It's far out." The Beatles -- Lennon, McCartney, Starr and Harrison -- split in 1970, with each going on to have solo careers, but they never reunited. Lennon was shot dead in New York in 1980 aged 40 while Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001, aged 58. 'Meant to be' "Now And Then" was one of several tracks on a cassette that Lennon had recorded for McCartney a year before his death. It was given to him by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono in 1994. Two other songs, "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love", were cleaned up by the producer Jeff Lynne, and released in 1995 and 1996. An attempt was made to do the same with "Now And Then" but the project was abandoned because of background noise on the demo. AI has now made that possible, though its use in music is the subject of industry-wide debate, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess. McCartney said earlier this year that the technology's use was "kind of scary but exciting because it's the future". Sean Ono Lennon, the son of Lennon and Ono, said it was "incredibly touching" to hear the former Beatles working together again "after all the years that dad had been gone. "It's the last song my dad, Paul, George and Ringo got to make together. It's like a time capsule and all feels very meant to be," he added. "Now And Then" will be released as a double A-side, with the band's 1962 debut single "Love Me Do", and cover art by US artist Ed Ruscha. (Joe JACKSON) jj/srg/jj © Agence France-Presse The post ‘Last’ Beatles song set for release next week appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
China bolsters ‘patriotic education’ with new law
China has adopted a new law strengthening so-called patriotic education, state media said, the latest step in President Xi Jinping's drive to reassert the Communist Party's ideology in the country's classrooms. A crackdown on the highly lucrative world of for-profit private tutoring in 2021 was also seen as part of efforts to reassert ruling party control over the education system. The moves banned tutoring firms from hiring overseas teachers, with critics saying it was cutting off Chinese children from outside influences. The new law, which comes into effect on January 1 and was approved on Tuesday, will "strengthen patriotic education in the new era" and seek to impart a "patriotic spirit" in China's youth, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. A Xinhua commentary hailing the law's adoption by Beijing's top lawmaking body said that education had been "facing challenges" recently. "Some people are at a loss about what is patriotism," the commentary read. It attacked "the influences of some social thoughts, such as historical nihilism" -- a term often employed by Beijing's leadership to condemn accounts that run contrary to official rhetoric about the party. The law contains provisions already included in other legislation, the commentary said, including those banning "insulting the national flag and distorting or denying heroes' deeds and spirit". Zhao Leji, China's top lawmaker, said the law would help the country in "forging a mighty force" to build a "strong" nation, Xinhua reported. Education has long been used by the Communist Party to boost its legitimacy in the eyes of China's 1.4 billion people. Much of its narrative centers on its role in conquering absolute poverty and asserting China's position in a hostile international climate. But conspicuously absent are detailed discussions of the party's role in instigating China's bloody Cultural Revolution and Great Famine, in which millions died. The post China bolsters ‘patriotic education’ with new law appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Meat-Eater Match Up: Steelers-Rams, Week 7
Craig Wolfley Many years ago, I was doing the color commentary on the High School Game of the Week for a local TV station here in the 'Burgh. Penn Hills was playing, and their opponent (I can't remember who it was) was attempting to block a young defensive lineman who simply refused to be blocked.Though the opponent attempted to block him with one and two guys, even up to three guys, he simply could not b.....»»
Negotiation not an option
The terrorist group Hamas has been playing with international sentiment using the hostages of different nationalities it seized in the 7 October act of treachery to put global pressure on Israel to implement a ceasefire. The United States thwarted a resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for a halt in Israeli operations as the superpower cited the right of Israel to self-defense. Simply put, Hamas as a terror organization cannot demand a ceasefire with Israel, which is a legitimate state. The Israeli airstrikes have essentially crippled the capability of Hamas to pursue its terror campaign against Israel and it now needs an opportunity to regroup, hoping that it will secure help from other terror groups waiting in the wings. Crushing Hamas quickly is necessary to avert the possible participation of other foreign armed groups in the Gaza conflict. Nations that have feuded with Israel sponsor armed militants that are now aching to get an order to strike and join the battle with Hamas. Prolonging the conflict is to Hamas’ advantage as global outrage is guaranteed when civilian deaths pile up and the hostages are released one at a time. An estimated 200 people, including 30 teenagers and young children and 20 people over the age of 60, are being held hostage in Gaza, based on estimates from an Israel Defense Forces source. Among the hostages are a still undetermined number of Filipinos who mostly work as caregivers. The strategy of the terror group to win international sympathy by using subterfuge has backfired in most cases. A commentary in the Thai broadsheet, The Examiner, indicated rising awareness of the level of deception being engineered by Hamas and its supporters. According to the newspaper, comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok “demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave.” Ambassador Seyed Reza Nobakhti said in Bangkok that the Hamas leader had assured the Iranian foreign minister the Thai hostages would be released, but this could not happen until hostilities ceased. “However, Hamas, which Iran funds, made it clear that the hostages were being held in Palestinian safe houses but that no place was safe in Gaza,” according to the commentary. Thailand said 19 of its citizens were seized by Hamas during the terror strike over two weeks ago. On Friday, Hamas released two American hostages, a mother and her daughter, following mediation by Qatar. The armed group said more will be released under a ceasefire. Israel has resisted calls for a halt in its offensive against Hamas, saying the release of hostages will not affect its ongoing military operations. Its target is the elimination of all Hamas infrastructure and facilities and the release of all hostages will follow. The problem, however, is that as the crisis plays out longer, and the surgical strikes to take out Hamas targets can’t be completed unless all the civilians evacuate, casualties will tend to rise and so will international indignation. Such a situation favors Hamas which will assume the role of victim, which is preposterous as it initiated the war with Israel with the slaughter of the innocents. Israel, which is now being accused in the United Nations and elsewhere of atrocities, however, had repeatedly warned residents to leave the war zone. Israel has not been remiss in urging the residents to move south, towards a safer humanitarian area. The IDF’s notices to the people of Gaza, which were intended to protect them from the strikes on Hamas, stand in contrast to the way Hamas treats its civilians, using them as shields. Since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, one of its most reprehensible deeds is endangering Palestinian civilians during its terror operations, such as by positioning rocket launchers and command centers deep in the heart of Gaza. It even fortified tunnels under UN schools. “Our war is not with the people of Gaza. It’s with a murderous organization that attacks Israelis, while intentionally endangering its residents to protect its leadership,” the IDF said. Hamas is a terror group no different from the Islamic State, which both use mayhem to attain their objective of replacing civilized existence with a fundamental Islamic empire. The post Negotiation not an option appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Rally outside UN calls for Hamas to release hostages
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the United Nations on Sunday demanding the release of hostages seized by Hamas during the Islamist group's bloody attack on Israel. The protest on the square outside the UN's Palais des Nations headquarters in Geneva was organized by the Voice for Freedom coalition, bringing together several Christian Zionist organizing committees. The gathering therefore had a religious tone, with chants and slogans intermingled with prayers and psalms. The demonstration was the culmination of a visit to Geneva by the families of several of those missing since the Hamas attack. They met with Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and UN human rights chief Volker Turk. Many demonstrators waved Israeli flags or wore them around their shoulders, or held posters featuring pictures of missing Israelis, including children. Some wore T-shirts that said "Set them free", and held placards reading: "Never again is NOW", "Innocent life is non-negotiable" and "Children aren't bargaining chips". Leon Meijer, president of Christians for Israel International, urged the UN Human Rights Council to "work for the release of the hostages", saying: "Save the lives of those who can still be saved". Multiple demonstrations Hamas militants stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 and killed at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians who were shot, mutilated or burnt to death on the first day of the raid, according to Israeli officials. It was the worst attack on civilians in Israel's history. Israel says more than 200 hostages were abducted by the militants. More than 4,600 Palestinians, mainly civilians, have been killed across the Gaza Strip in relentless Israeli bombardments in retaliation for the attacks by the Palestinian Islamist militant group, according to the latest toll from the Hamas health ministry in Gaza. Several demonstrations have been held in Switzerland, some pro-Palestinian and others in solidarity with Israel. Three days after the Hamas attack, Zurich's Jewish community organized a demonstration in support of Israel, bringing together several hundred people. A demonstration in Lausanne brought together 4,500 to 5,000 people to demand an immediate end to Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip, while around 6,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Geneva last Saturday. Zurich has since decided to ban any gatherings relating to the Middle East, while Basel decided to ban all gatherings this weekend. The UN human rights office said Friday that blanket bans on peaceful assemblies were disproportionate. States "must not unduly restrict participation and debate, or critical commentary about the conflict, of expressions of solidarity with Israelis or Palestinians", spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told a media briefing in Geneva. "Any restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly must be based on law, and necessary for and proportionate to the risks, such as national security, public safety or public order," she said. The post Rally outside UN calls for Hamas to release hostages appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘A form of pain’: China basketball fans pile in after latest loss
Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday after the hosts' agonizing 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semi-finals. The hashtag "Chinese men's basketball lost twice to Philippines in 32 days" received 28 million views on Chinese social media site Weibo in the hours following Wednesday night's loss in Hangzhou. "Watching you play basketball is a form of pain, isn't it?" read one popular meme, as the online world in China piled in. Basketball is hugely popular in the country but the men's team have consistently failed to meet high expectations, despite former NBA star Yao Ming playing a leading role in the sport. At the recent Basketball World Cup, China finished bottom of their group and then lost 95-75 to the Philippines in a classification match. Fans online once again accused the team -- who play Taiwan on Friday for bronze -- of being spoiled by their high salaries and VIP treatment. "All you can think about is making money," one Weibo user wrote. "But you have to do your job well while making money." In perhaps the biggest insult of all, another warned the basketball team were in danger of being on a par with the much-derided men's national football side. Hu Jie, in a commentary for state-owned newspaper The Paper, blamed the Chinese team's lack of familiarity with major international competitions. "Since the end of the 2019 men's World Cup, Chinese basketball has noticeably reduced its exchanges with the rest of the world," Hu wrote, pointing to the Chinese Basketball Association's shift away from bringing in foreign players as well as Covid-19 travel curbs. The post ‘A form of pain’: China basketball fans pile in after latest loss appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Aflac Presents Deion Sanders with a Customized Golf Cart: The Daily Guardian
Former star athlete Deion Sanders, known for his celebrity status and football commentary, has been surprised with a lavish gift ahead of a major face-off.....»»
Time to wear Filipino culture anew
One word is not enough to describe contemporary Filipino fashion. In its full glory, Filipino fashion encapsulates the country’s vibrant culture, from the Metro’s bustling street tempo to the quaint and traditional silhouettes of the provinces, as well as one’s modern-day experiences and emotions that one can wear. The PHx Fashion Group celebrated the return of the PHx Fashion Conference this year, along with PHx Station — a multi-brand fashion pop-up event that is slated to take place from October 2023 to January 2024. Led by Esme Palaganas and Seph Bagasao of the independent fashion brand BAGASÁO, with the support of Trickie Lopa, the co-founder of Art Fair Philippines, PHx Fashion Group is more than prepared and excited to help aspiring fashion designers introduce their brand to a broader audience. With two projects finally coming to fruition after years of online discourses and thorough research while the world was taking a pause during the pandemic, PHx Fashion Group is coming back to show that top-notch Filipino fashion is within reach. Theory to practice Taking the first step is always the hardest and most intimidating. For designers, the looming questions before taking the first step are: “What is your story?” and “How will you create and introduce your brand to a global audience?” PHx Fashion Conference, a three-day event, will serve as a point of arrival and take-off for young and emerging Filipino designers where they learn from experienced and renowned creatives, showcase what they have learned and absorbed, and finally take off and turn theory into practice. The conference will be a valuable learning experience, giving designers the first step to operate their businesses while adhering to the global standard and having the platform to share their stories through fashion. Philippe Terrien and Giselle Go of TFC Press and Norman René De Vera, design and image director of AZ Factory, will be the key speakers of the conference, providing insightful commentary after years of being in the industry as they have worked with multiple global and luxury brands. There will also be a series of mentorship sessions, varying from quality control to pricing, that will prepare designers to put their designs on the market. Celebration of Filipino fashion Meanwhile, PHx Fashion, the three-month-long pop-up market event, will be an avenue that connects designers and the public to the world of Filipino fashion in a more accessible, interactive and immersive way. Without sticking to a specific theme or catering to a select audience this year, the market event will amplify Filipino voices in the fashion world while also allowing customers to access exquisite, world-class Filipino fashion and statement pieces. The brands that will participate in the much-awaited pop-up event include Aire, Apara, BAGASÁO, Idyllic Summers, Le Ngok and NOVEL, among many more. Carla Zhang, the founder of fashion label Le Ngok, told the DAILY TRIBUNE that her brand›s story would revolve around being a “ready-to-wear clothing that is stretchable, experimental and leaning towards sustainability.” PHx Fashion Conference will take place from 17 to 19 November, while PHx Station will kick off in Greenbelt 5 starting 20 October until 15 January 2024. The post Time to wear Filipino culture anew appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»