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FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative

Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor

Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

True love and tadhana: Ride-share driver shares how he married his pen pal 

Grab Driver Danilo A. said that love letters were effective in courting his long-time pen pal who later became his wife. “Pen pal ko siya, hindi kami nag-meet until malapit na kaming ikasal.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

The 75th PAL Interclub: Celebrating a brilliant legacy

At its core, the PAL Interclub is all about gathering golf aficionados from across the country and overseas for an annual reunion, where they could renew old friendships and gain new ones. Participants return year after year, not so much as to win the championship, but to enjoy fellowship and tradition......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Alex Gonzaga calls out Philippine Airlines for canceled flight; PAL responds

Actress Alex Gonzaga called out Philippine Airlines (PAL) after her husband Mikee Morada's flight was canceled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Alex Gonzaga calls out Philippine Airlines for canceled flight; PAL responds

Actress Alex Gonzaga called out Philippine Airlines (PAL) after her husband Mikee Morada's flight was canceled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Alex Gonzaga calls out Philippine Airlines for canceled flight; PAL responds

Actress Alex Gonzaga called out Philippine Airlines (PAL) after her husband Mikee Morada's flight was canceled. .....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

PAL Interclub golf: Eastridge presses title bid, ties Del Monte at helm

Eastridge boldy signaled its pursuit of a PAL Interclub breakthrough, upstaging Del Monte on its home turf as it assembled 107 points to force a tie with the host in the second round of the Men’s Regular tournament in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Big start nets Del Monte 5-point cushion in PAL Interclub golf tilt

Del Monte positioned itself for a potential rare sweep of the PAL Interclub golf team titles by amassing 109 points at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club Friday, gaining a five-point lead over Eastridge in the first round of the Men’s Regular tournament in Cagayan de Oro City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

‘Now is best time for PAL to sell’

This is the best time for flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to sell a portion of the company, as investors are attracted to buy into it with travel and tourism picking up momentum, according to analysts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PAL revives stake sale to investors

Taipan Lucio Tan has revived plans to sell a significant stake in Philippine Airlines (PAL) to a strategic investor who could help the flag carrier soar to even greater heights, industry sources said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PAL golf: Southwoods braces for Eastridge challenge

Manila Southwoods is bracing for its biggest fight in its dynastic reign in the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Regular Men’s Interclub championship with Eastridge coming up as a force with a program that already beat the Carmona-based squad three months ago......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PAL stops elderly Fil-Am with COPD from flying sans oxygen tank

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines  stopped an elderly Filipino-American woman from flying back to the United States due to her medical condition, a US media report said. Jovita Domingo, 86, was not allowed to board a PAL flight despite showing a doctor’s certificatioon saying she was “fit to travel by air” and that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

How Oil Prices Shape Your Daily Life

Ever thought about why crude oil prices matter? They seem like numbers on a screen, but they actually have an effect on what we pay for everyday necessities. Crude oil is what keeps the world going. It’s what fuels our cars, trucks, and planes, and it’s used to make items we use, from plastic to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Cebu Pacific receives fuel-efficient A321 aircraft

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific continues to ramp up its commitment to advance sustainability and strengthen its operational resiliency amid the rising demand in air travel as it received another Airbus A321neo last Thursday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

China’s first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore

SINGAPORE – China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on Sunday. China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the hold of the dominant two Western.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024