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NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks
The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»
Pope urges Catholics to swap social media for reflection as Lent begins
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis urged Catholics to forgo worldly trappings and focus on essentials as he opened the season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday Mass on one of Rome’s historic seven hills. He criticised people’s tendency to lay bare their lives on social media, deploring “a world in which everything, including our.....»»
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair.....»»
While Rome burned
The 15th day of March is historically referred to as The Ides of March, the 74th day of the Roman calendar which was the last day of settling debts or paying your “utang” in the Roman empire. Another thing I recall from Roman history is the claim of some writers that “while Rome burned, the Emperor Nero played a violin.”.....»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
[OPINION] The CPP-NPA’s 3rd Rectification Movement is bad news to the peace process
The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?.....»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»
House panel cites Quiboloy in contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings
The House legislative franchises committee cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected to his church......»»
Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards.....»»
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanction compliance
At the United Nations, a recent vote on renewing a panel of experts monitoring North Korea’s compliance with international sanctions has caused tension among member.....»»
House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt.....»»
House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors
A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»
Boeings safety culture falls short despite companys efforts to fix it, experts say
A recent report by a panel of outside experts has highlighted concerns about safety culture at aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The panel found a “disconnect” between.....»»
Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise
Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»
China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»
Basketball and peace
Days before the UN General Assembly adjourned for the holidays, the Philippines embraced one profound moment as a bearer of peace. Peace came in the form of basketball, echoed by a legend and reaffirmed by speakers whose impassioned love for “the world’s greatest game” is beyond measure......»»
Hungarian musician to receive Philippine Foundational Peace prize
State-awarded Hungarian folk musician József Terék will be awarded the Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Award for his efforts to promote international peace and understanding through music......»»