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Senate to invite BI on influx of Chinese students
Sen. Francis Escudero will invite the Bureau of Immigration in the upcoming investigation to shed light on the enrollment of Chinese students in schools in Cagayan province......»»
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon invite fans to watch “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” in theaters
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon invite fans to watch “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” in theaters.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
3 Chinese face raps for using fireworks display on Chinese New Year in Davao City
THREE Chinese nationals in Davao City will face legal cases for violating City Ordinance 060-02, also known as the Firecracker Ban, after their minute-long fireworks display during the Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, February 9, 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.....»»
SHOWBIZ WRAPPED: Hindi invited si Daniel, Brandagulan sa Showtime and more!
PANIBAGONG linggo, panibagong chika! Ngunit knows niyo bang last week ay punumpuno ng pang-iintriga ang showbiz world? Mula sa hindi pag-invite kay Daniel Padilla hanggang sa ‘brandagulan’ sa It’s Showtime, sure na sure na busog-lusog ang mga Marites ng bayan. Narito ang Top 7 Pasabog na Chika na bumandera all over the universe nitong January.....»»
CHIKA WRAPPED: Hindi invited si Daniel, ‘Brandagulan’ sa Showtime and more!
PANIBAGONG linggo, panibagong chika! Ngunit knows niyo bang last week ay punumpuno ng pang-iintriga ang showbiz world? Mula sa hindi pag-invite sa dating kaibigan hanggang sa ‘brandagulan’ sa It’s Showtime, sure na sure na busog-lusog ang mga Marites ng bayan. Narito ang Top 7 Pasabog na Chika na bumandera all over the universe nitong January.....»»
Summit deals won’t affect China investments – Marcos
The expected influx of investments from the US and Japan that stemmed from the historic trilateral summit won’t affect China’s investments in the Philippines, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»
Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
PAGCOR cuts e-game rates to encourage more investments
State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce remittance rates for online and on-site betting platforms by next month in a bid to encourage more investments in the gambling sector......»»
Scarborough Shoal convoy: 100 civilian boats will join sea caravan
MANILA, Philippines — The Scarborough Shoal convoy on May 5 will have 100 civilian fishing boats joining the sea caravan. It will culminate in the installation of assertive buoys. The civiliam mission will go on despite the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ MORE: Organizers of civilian caravan in Scarborough to invite.....»»
Council eyes to invite Caap-Davao acting area manager
A DAVAO City Councilor calls the attention of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Davao (CAAP-Davao) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao (LTFRB-Davao) over multiple issues concerning the Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also known as Davao International Airport (DIA)......»»
Mabuhay, kita-kits : Jonas Brothers invite Filipinos to upcoming Manila 2024 concert
The Jonas Brothers are gearing up for their Manila concert next week, the band's first time in the Philippines in over a decade......»»
PCG to invite Vietnam to trilateral exercise in June
The Philippine Coast Guard intends to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese Coast Guard by inviting them to join for the first time the trilateral marine pollution exercise in June......»»
Kathryn Bernardo invited to Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque s wedding; Daniel Padilla not invited
Actor Dominic Roque revealed that he and fiancée Bea Alonzo will invite Kathryn Bernardo in their wedding. However, Daniel Padilla will not be invited. .....»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion ‘inaccurate’
MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as “inaccurate” its Chinese counterpart’s claim that a fisheries vessel “illegally intruded” into Beijing’s waters. The Chinese coast guard said earlier on Thursday it drove away a vessel of the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and accused them of “illegally intruding”.....»»