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Atak abswelto sa kasong ‘acts of lasciviousness’ na isinampa ng bellboy
ABSWELTO ang stand-up comedian na si Atak Araña sa kasong sexual harassment na isinampa sa kanya ng empleyado sa isang casino. Nangyari ang ibinibintang na kaso kay Atak o Ronnie Araña sa tunay na buhay, noong 2017 nang umano’y halikan at dakmain niya umano si Mark Christian Macavinta, bellboy assistant sa isang casino and hotel resort sa Parañaque.....»»
Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library
Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»
DavOr guv takes helm as RDC-Davao chair
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has designated Governor Niño Sotero L. Uy, Jr. of Davao Oriental as the new chairperson of the Regional Development Council-Davao Region (RDC-Davao). This appointment follows the succession of Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, the former governor and current Vice-Governor of Davao de Oro. In his End-of-Term State of the Region Address on June 21, 2022, Jayvee acknowledged the challenges faced during his term, particularly the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the Davao Region witnessed a notable economic recovery, with a 5.9 percent GRDP growth rate in 2021. The Davao Regional Development Plan (DRDP) for 2017-2022 aimed to enhance the moral and social fabric, reduce inequality, and boost growth potential. Succeeding the late Governor Corazon Nuñez-Malanyaon, incoming chairperson Gov. Niño Sotero Uy wasted no time in spearheading the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with RDC-Davao for livelihood projects in Davao Oriental on January 4. The Energy Regulations (ER) No. 1-94 Program will finance the nine approved projects, benefiting farmers and cooperative members. Expressing gratitude for the approval, Niño emphasized the positive impact of the projects on the province's development and expressed optimism for the future. This transition in leadership marks a significant development for the Davao Region, with expectations of continued progress and sustainable development in the coming years......»»
Jeremy G’s debut album is a throwback to ‘80s and ‘90s R& B
Since entering the entertainment business through The Voice Teens in 2017, Kapamilya music artist Jeremy Glinoga, also known as Jeremy G, considers releasing his debut album titled Late Night Madness as a career highlight......»»
DBP cited for good governance
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has received recognition for its exemplary corporate governance practices. The government's chief corporate regulator, the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), has honored DBP with the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) Hall of Fame award for consistently ranking in the top ten of the CGS ratings since 2017. DBP President and CEO, Michael O. de Jesus, highlighted the significance of this accolade, emphasizing the bank's unwavering commitment to best practices in corporate governance. Established under the GOCC Governance Act of 2011, the GCG utilizes the CGS to evaluate and assess the corporate governance initiatives of government-owned and controlled corporations. Moreover, DBP was also recognized as a Top 4 performer in the Corporate Governance Scorecard for 2022, attaining a high score of 100. De Jesus reaffirmed the bank's dedication to fortifying its corporate governance mechanisms, aligning with its core values and the national agenda for good governance. He emphasized DBP's resolve to uphold the highest standards in corporate governance, underscoring its support for the government's efforts to foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth......»»
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 […].....»»
Marcos orders measures to speed up Marawi recovery
President Marcos has ordered the streamlining and strengthening of functions of various government agencies to fast track the reconstruction of Marawi City and other areas affected by the 2017 armed conflict between government forces and the ISIS-inspired Maute group......»»
Firecrackers in Cebu City: How is business going so far in SRP?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A firecracker is defined as a device that is filled with an explosive substance which would produce noise when it explodes. According to Executive Order No. 28, series of 2017, using firecrackers has been part of the Filipino tradition when celebrating special events may it be personal, religious, cultural, and of.....»»
Philippines identifies 2 members of pro-Islamic State group as bomb suspects
Philippine police on Wednesday identified two persons of interest as suspects involved in a deadly blast that killed four people during a catholic Mass in a southern city at the weekend. Those suspected of orchestrating the attack in Marawi were members of Daulah Islamiya-Maute, a pro-Islamic State militant group that took control of the city in 2017 and held it throughout five months of ground offensives and ai.....»»
MSU blast a grim reminder of 2017 Marawi siege
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: December 7, 2023, 2:32 pm MEDIA DESCRIBED the December 3 bombing at the Dimaporo Gym of the Mindanao State University (MSU) as one of the deadliest terror attacks since the Marawi siege in 2017. The blast killed four people and wounded 50 others during the Catholic Mass on the first Sunday of the Advent season. The bomb blast gained banner treatment in all news.....»»
Philippines identifies 2 members of pro-Islamic State group as bomb suspects
Philippine police on Wednesday identified two persons of interest as suspects involved in a deadly blast that killed four people during a catholic Mass in a southern city at the weekend. Those suspected of orchestrating the attack in Marawi were members of Daulah Islamiya-Maute, a pro-Islamic State militant group that took control of the city in 2017 and held it throughout five months of ground offensives and ai.....»»
Philippines Identifies Suspects After Bombing At Sunday Mass
MANILA - Philippine police have identified at least two suspects in the bombing of a Catholic Mass that killed four people, a regional police chief said onMonday, vowing to hunt down those behind the blast, which was claimed by Islamic State militants.The bomb went off on Sunday during a service at a university gymnasium in Marawi, a city left in ruins in 2017 by a five-month military campaign to end a bl.....»»
Philippines Identifies Suspects After Bombing At Sunday Mass
MANILA - Philippine police have identified at least two suspects in the bombing of a Catholic Mass that killed four people, a regional police chief said onMonday, vowing to hunt down those behind the blast, which was claimed by Islamic State militants.The bomb went off on Sunday during a service at a university gymnasium in Marawi, a city left in ruins in 2017 by a five-month military campaign to end a bl.....»»
De Lima granted bail in third and last drug case
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: November 21, 2023, 11:48 am AFTER SIX YEARS, eight months and 21 days, Leila de Lima gained freedom after posting bail of PHP 300,000. Arrested and detained in February 2017, she spent nearly seven years in solitary confinement in Camp Crame-the national police headquarters-deprived of her political and civil rights, isolated from her family and friends, and prevented from.....»»
De Lima granted bail in third and last drug case
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: November 21, 2023, 11:48 am AFTER SIX YEARS, eight months and 21 days, Leila de Lima gained freedom after posting bail of PHP 300,000. Arrested and detained in February 2017, she spent nearly seven years in solitary confinement in Camp Crame-the national police headquarters-deprived of her political and civil rights, isolated from her family and friends, and prevented from.....»»
Groups call for gov t action on UN Rapporteur s recommendation to abolish NTF-ELCAC
Aside from the abolishment of NTF-ELCAC, groups urge the protection of environmental defenders and the continuation of the peace agreement between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) which was scrapped in 2017, and the abolition of the controversial anti-terrorism law. .....»»
Sen. Villar affirms support for cacao industry at National Cacao Congress
Senator Mark Villar expressed his support for the cacao industry and farmers at the National Cacao Congress held in Davao City. The event aimed to boost the country's chocolate industry and establish it as the Cacao Capital of the Philippines. Around 85 exhibitors and thousands of participants from different regions gathered to discuss the latest technological advancements in intercropping coconut and cacao to increase farmers' income. Senator Villar emphasized the need for policies and programs to develop the cacao industry, considering the growing global demand. The congress is part of the Cacao Roadmap (2017-2023) and follows the declaration of the Davao Region as the Cacao capital. The region is recognized for its favorable environment and soil for cacao production. Senator Villar concluded by highlighting the importance of cacao in providing livelihoods for local farmers and its contribution to the country's reputation in the global chocolate market......»»
Winwyn Marquez suportado na ang pagsali ng transgender women sa Miss Universe: ‘I’m really OK with it!’
TILA nag-iba na ang pananaw ng Kapuso star at dating beauty queen na si Winwyn Marquez pagdating sa pagsali ng transgender women sa Miss Universe pageant. Sa isang episode ng podcast interview ng entertainment reporter na si Nelson Canlas, sinabi ng titleholder ng Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 na suportado na niya ito. Inamin niya rin na.....»»
Still homeless, still suffering: PCIJ spotlights plight of Marawi s displaced
CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for two reports that call attention to the lives of Marawi residents who lost their homes in the 2017 conflict. One report discussed the displacement and "loss of identity" of the community and another focused on.....»»
Deceased Maine shooter had mental health problems: police
Police in Maine said Saturday that the man who gunned down 18 people at a bar and a bowling alley and later committed suicide, suffered serious mental health issues, but was able to buy weapons legally because he had never been forcibly committed to treatment. The body of Robert Card, a 40-year-old army reservist, was discovered Friday night inside a tractor-trailer near a recycling center where he used to work, said Maine public safety commissioner Mike Sauschuck. Card had shot himself. Investigators are still struggling to determine Card's motive for carrying out Wednesday's massacre in the town of Lewiston. However, Sauschuck said that Card had reportedly been hearing voices and suffering from paranoia. "Clearly there's a mental health component to this," Sauschuck told reporters. Investigators found a "paper-style" note that Card had left to a loved one which contained a password to his phone and bank account information, Sauschuck said, adding that the note had the tone of a suicide letter. Card was found in possession of three weapons, one of them a long gun, all purchased legally because he had never been forcibly committed to a mental institution. Despite the apparently clear mental health issues and a reportedly recent psychiatric evaluation undergone by Card, "a background check is not going to ping that this individual was prohibited," Sauschuck added. The sigh of relief The discovery of Card's body ended a massive two-day manhunt, which had this quiet city of 38,000 people on lockdown, with businesses and schools closed and residents terrified. Sauschuck acknowledged the help Card's family had provided to the investigation, saying his relatives were among the first people to call the police and identify the suspect. "This family has been incredibly cooperative with us," he said. Lewiston finally breathed a sigh of relief with businesses beginning to open and people appearing on the streets Saturday. Several posters reading "Lewiston strong" were seen in the city. Shukri Abasheikh, 60, was finally able to reopen her halal grocery store after the lockdown. "This morning I'm so happy because the last two days, we were worried a lot and we were scared," Abasheikh told AFP. "My customers were calling me saying we don't have milk, we don't have anything, can you open and I said, 'I'm scared.'" Upon learning that Card was dead, Sheri Withers, 44, owner of a Lewiston art gallery, said she felt "a balance of relief and remembering how to breathe, but also just being sad because, you know, it was a human life." For now, residents are "just trying to rebuild the pieces, and getting on from here is gonna be the next step for our community," she added. A local resident named Danica, who was buying coffee at a drive-through, said she was happy Card was dead, but at the same time wished he had first been brought to justice. "I think he took the coward's way out of doing it by suicide," Danica, who declined to give her last name, told AFP. "I think he should be held accountable for his crimes." In a statement issued shortly after Card's body was discovered Friday night, President Joe Biden vowed to renew efforts to curb gun violence in the United States. "Americans should not have to live like this," Biden said. "I will continue to do everything in my power to end this gun violence epidemic." Biden said the shooting brought "a tragic two days -- not just for Lewiston, Maine, but for our entire country." Authorities on Friday identified the victims, ranging from a husband and wife in their 70s to a 14-year-old boy killed alongside his father. This was one of the deadliest shootings in the United States since 2017, when a gunman opened fire on a crowded music festival in Las Vegas, killing 60 people Mass shootings are alarmingly common in the United States, a country where there are more guns than people and where attempts to clamp down on their spread are always met with stiff resistance. The United States has recorded over 500 mass shootings this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-governmental organization that defines a mass shooting as four or more people wounded or killed. Efforts to tighten gun controls have for years run up against opposition from Republicans, staunch defenders of the constitutional right to bear arms. The political paralysis endures despite widespread outrage over recurring shootings. The post Deceased Maine shooter had mental health problems: police appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»