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Expelled solon Teves eyes political asylum; detention extended
The legal team of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. is looking to exhaust all legal remedies possible, including political asylum in Timor-Leste, Teves' lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
Who’ll be All-Star Game MVP?
Scottie Thompson, nursing a bad back, won’t be able to play for coach Tim Cone’s Team Japeth against coach Jorge Gallent’s Team Mark in the highlight of the PBA All-Star extravaganza at the University of St. La Salle gym in Bacolod City tonight......»»
Meet Rex Villanueva, Batang Tiaong’s pint-sized star
‘I want to prove that we can compete against anyone,’ says diminutive guard Rex Villanueva, who impressed in the NBTC along with his team, surprise semifinalist Batang Tiaong of Quezon.....»»
Can any team topple the Pasig Pirates in PCAP?
It’s a new fourth season for the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines......»»
Pinoy booters bow to Iraqis
New-look Philippines put up its best effort against powerhouse home team Iraq but ended up empty-handed in a 0-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Thursday night in front of a 63,750-strong crowd at the Basra International Stadium......»»
Stars galore in Bacolod
Like their kuyas in the PBA All-Star Game, the league’s young guns have no intention of wearing kid gloves when they duke it out in the Team Greats versus Team Stalwarts match today at the University of St. La Salle......»»
‘Nangilkil’ nga sakop sa Team suspendido
‘Nangilkil’ nga sakop sa Team suspendido.....»»
Philippine men’s volleyball coach puts premium on performance for 2025 worlds
Philippine men’s national volleyball team coach Sergio Veloso said that performance will be the main factor in building the team roster for the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) men’s world championship next year......»»
From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024
THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex.....»»
Business Sense: 2023 is generative AI’s breakout year
Philippine CEOs, in general, are excited with generative AI, but acknowledge that the workforce needs upskilling.....»»
Cedrick Juan is the breakout star of MMFF 2023
In December 2022, Cedrick Juan received the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for the role of Padre Burgos in Pepe Diokno’s GomBurZa. One year later, he won Best Actor for the historical film in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 Gabi ng Parangal, edging out big names and industry heavyweights like Christopher de Leon, Dingdong Dantes and Piolo Pascual......»»
Shoti may bagong hugot song para sa mga Gen Z, tungkol sa relasyong ‘walang label’
MATAPOS mag-trending ang debut track na “LDR,” naglabas ng bagong hugot song ang Cebuano singer-songwriter na si Shoti. Pinamagatan itong “waiting for u (delulu)” nanagsisilbing komentaryo niya para sa mga relasyong walang label. Sa isang pahayag na inilabas ng Sony Music, chinika ng breakout star na idinaan niya sa bagong kanta ang kanyang naging obserbasyon.....»»
Energy sector workers run out
Amid the energy transition frenzy, listed Aboitiz Power Corp., or AboitizPower, recognized a growing scarcity of skilled power industry workers. It is thus necessary to develop a workforce that can adapt and implement energy security, affordability, and sustainability. “There has to be a workforce now and in the future that will keep our energy system functioning and serve the needs of our country,” AboitizPower chief people officer MaLu Inofre said. “Among our most difficult challenges is building a skilled talent pipeline that can effectively adjust and work with the fast-paced transformation within the industry’s energy mix, digital systems and regulations,” she said. Power forum held “It has become exceedingly vital to ensure that workforce skills align with the changes of the times,” she further explained. “In the same way, attracting talent in a competitive global market is crucial to a sustainable, efficient, and innovative Philippine power sector that meets our country’s growing energy demands and sustainability objectives.” Inofre made her remarks during the first Philippine Power Industry HR Forum at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. The event was presented by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc., or AmCham, in partnership with AboitizPower. In the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment said that an estimated 1 million skilled workers in engineering, architecture, and construction are lacking. They cited “Power Plant Maintenance Engineer” and “Maintenance/Powerplant Engineers” as among the most challenging occupations to fill up. This can be due to a lack of qualified applicants or brain drain (or when better opportunities abroad are taken advantage of by skilled locals). “Between 2016 and 2021, the employment in the power industry declined by 15,444 individuals,” said DoLE Bureau of Local Employment Director Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. during the same event. “The Philippines saw an increase in the employment in the renewable energy industry last year but could have employed more if not for the delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on various project developments in the sector.” Inofre added that a major factor influencing the labor shortage is the shift in the type of skills sought by employers, especially as the sector tries to balance the entry of renewable energy whilst maintaining traditional energy systems. “Knowing this, upskilling will be key to facilitating a just transition for those who will be affected by the transition to a greener economy, as well as the new generation of workers. It is imperative that we successfully cultivate both thermal and renewable energy, so that we can ensure reliable and affordable energy supply for the country,” she said. Meralco Power Academy program management director Engr. Marc Lester Malibiran explained that, on top of upskilling the workforce, the industry should also help develop interest for the sector, especially in the youth. “The Philippines boasts a young and vibrant population, brimming with innovative potential. By investing in talent development, we tap into this dynamic workforce, harnessing their fresh ideas and energy,” he said. “Unfortunately, we are seeing a decline in both take-up and completion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), averaging only a 21 percent completion [rate].” Intimidating STEM “Young Filipinos avoid STEM as it is seen to be an intimidating course of study. This is important to know as this signals us to develop programs that remove this preconceived notion,” he added. Young academic and professional achievers were recruited and trained by AboitizPower to operate, monitor, and control the company’s National Operations Control Center, which oversees over 20 renewable energy facilities spread across the country all from one central location. The forum served as an avenue for human resources professionals in the Philippine power industry to connect, collaborate, and communicate ideas, knowledge and best practices. Sentiments from the breakout sessions revealed that skills and competency gaps or mismatch, a limited external talent pool, and difficulty in retaining talent due to global and local competition are the most cited challenges in the human resources field of the energy sector. The post Energy sector workers run out appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
A skilled workforce — a critical component of Phl energy transition
Amid the Philippine energy transition, Aboitiz Power Corporation recognized the growing scarcity of skilled power industry workers and, hence, the necessity of developing a workforce that can adapt and willingly carry the important task of ensuring energy security, affordability, and sustainability for today’s and tomorrow’s Filipinos. “There has to be a workforce now and in the future that will keep our energy system functioning and serve the needs of our country,” said AboitizPower chief people officer MaLu Inofre. “However, among our most difficult challenges is building a skilled talent pipeline that can effectively adjust and work with the fast-paced transformation within the industry's energy mix, digital systems and regulations.” “It has become exceedingly vital to ensure that workforce skills align with the changes of the times,” she further explained. “In the same way, attracting talent in a competitive global market is crucial to a sustainable, efficient, and innovative Philippine power sector that meets our country’s growing energy demands and sustainability objectives.” Inofre made her remarks during the first Philippine Power Industry HR Forum at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. The event was presented by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. in partnership with AboitizPower. Young academic and professional achievers were recruited and trained by AboitizPower to operate, monitor, and control the company’s National Operations Control Center, which oversees over 20 renewable energy facilities spread across the country all from one central location. In the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment said that an estimated one million skilled workers in engineering, architecture and construction are lacking. They cited “Power Plant Maintenance Engineer” and “Maintenance/Powerplant Engineers” as among the hard-to-fill occupations in the country. This can be due to a lack of qualified applicants or brain drain (or when better opportunities abroad are taken advantage of by skilled locals). “Between 2016 and 2021, the employment in the power industry declined by 15,444 individuals,” said DOLE Bureau of Local Employment Director Patrick P. Patriwirawan Jr. during the same event. “The Philippines saw an increase in the employment in the renewable energy industry last year but could have employed more if not for the delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on various project developments in the sector.” Inofre added that a major factor influencing the labor shortage is the shift in the type of skills sought by employers, especially as the sector tries to balance the entry of renewable energy whilst maintaining traditional energy systems. “Knowing this, upskilling will be key to facilitating a just transition for those who will be affected by the transition to a greener economy, as well as the new generation of workers. It is imperative that we successfully cultivate both thermal and renewable energy, so that we can ensure reliable and affordable energy supply for the country,” she said. Meralco Power Academy Program management director Engineer Marc Lester Malibiran explained that, on top of upskilling the workforce, the industry should also help develop interest for the sector, especially in the youth. In a panel discussion, AboitizPower Chief People Officer MaLu Inofre (2nd from right) said that the energy industry must come together to craft and implement programs that strengthen the talent pipeline for the Philippine power industry. “The Philippines boasts a young and vibrant population brimming with innovative potential. By investing in talent development, we tap into this dynamic workforce, harnessing their fresh ideas and energy,” he said. “Unfortunately, we are seeing a decline in both take-up and completion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), averaging only a 21 percent completion [rate].” “Young Filipinos avoid STEM as it is seen to be an intimidating course of study. This is important to know as this signals us to develop programs that remove this preconceived notion,” he added. The Philippine Power Industry HR Forum served as an avenue for human resources professionals in the Philippine power industry to connect, collaborate and communicate ideas, knowledge and best practices. Sentiments from the breakout sessions revealed that skills and competency gaps or mismatch, a limited external talent pool and difficulty in retaining talent due to global and local competition are the most cited challenges in the human resources field of the Philippine energy sector. A panel discussion moderated by Atty. Jose Layug Jr. of Divina Law saw Michael Page regional director and country head Albert Perez, Meralco chief HR officer Edgardo “Egay” Carasig, Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, Inc. president Atty. Anne Estorco Montelibano and ACEN chief HR officer John Philip Orbeta discuss the need to calibrate existing government programs to be more in sync with the needs of the energy industry. This includes building competencies within communities to turn locals into more competitive applicants. Meanwhile, another panel discussion moderated by AmCham Human Capital & Resources Committee co-chair Ernie Cecilia had Global Business Power Corporation VP-Human Resources Maria Luz Blanco-Uriarte, One Renewable Energy Enterprise, Inc. founder and president Erel Narida and AboitizPower’s Inofre talk about how retaining workers involves investing on their skills, ensuring talent mobility opportunities and giving them a sense of purpose. “The energy industry must create an acceptable, progressive plan to resolve the talent crisis. AboitizPower, for one, makes an effort to resolve the shortage of estimated skilled workers in our industry by maintaining academic-industry linkages with universities in the country, providing long-term scholarships [and] establishing programs with TESDA that help promote electrical engineering skills at the grassroots level, among other initiatives,” Inofre said. “Through similar initiatives, I believe we can successfully empower a community of like-minded individuals who work towards implementing human resource programs that strengthen the talent pipeline for the Philippine power industry,” she concluded. The post A skilled workforce — a critical component of Phl energy transition appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The Kid LAROI, Jungkook, Central Cee team up on ‘Too Much’
After a series of Internet-breaking teasers, The Kid LAROI has unveiled his new single and music video “Too Much,” featuring Jung Kook and Central Cee. The track is out via Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Uniting these stars for the very first time, the powerhouse collaboration heralds the arrival of The Kid LAROI’s full-length album, The First Time, dropping in November. “Too Much” intertwines three styles, countries and cultures, with The Kid LAROI from Australia, Jung Kook out of South Korea and Central Cee repping the UK. The track’s head-nodding bounce and glowing keys accent the back-and-forth between this trio, culminating in an instantly catchy chorus. Directed by Ramez Silyan, the visual depicts the three on various covers of a “Too Much” magazine. Highly stylized performance vignettes come complete with elite choreography Prior to the song’s arrival, Billboard had already noted the union of “three of the biggest male artists in the new class of 2020s breakout stars,” while UPROXX proclaimed, “The Kid LAROI is going global.” The post The Kid LAROI, Jungkook, Central Cee team up on ‘Too Much’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Wilson makes impact in UE s come-from-behind win vs FEU
Highly touted recruit Gjerard Wilson finally had his long-awaited breakout game as he sparked the huge comeback efforts of the UE Red Warriors against the FEU Tamaraws in their UAAP Season 86 clash Saturday......»»
KathNiel, DonBelle TV dramas delight viewers in Vietnam, Africa
Filipino content has been making waves in the global entertainment arena, as evidenced by the strong reception abroad for two homegrown romantic dramas featuring the biggest loveteams of today -- KathNiel’s 2 Good 2 Be True, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, and DonBelle’s He’s Into Her, featuring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. 2 Good 2 Be True has become well-known in Vietnam following a successful run in 2022, according to an ABS-CBN report. It is currently entertaining viewers every evening at 8 p.m. on the pay TV channel ONCINE, with Vietnamese dubbing. The show rose to prominence in the country by frequently trending on social media. In the Philippines, when it broadcast episodes 72 hours in advance on Netflix Philippines, the show zoomed to the top of the list of most-watched TV shows on the streaming service. At the prestigious Seoul International Drama Awards 2023, lead actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were a much-admired pair, with Bernardo clinching the Outstanding Asian Artist prize. [caption id="attachment_186620" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.[/caption] He’s Into Her, meanwhile, is earning warm patronage from African viewers. It is currently running on the StarTimes channel in 41 Sub-Saharan nations, including Nigeria, the Ivory Coast and Mozambique. The drama, which debuted on the Kapamilya streaming service iWantTFC, stars breakout sensations Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, who won the 2022 SDA Outstanding Asian Artist Award. Before being shown in Africa, the digital series was the most popular program on iWantTFC. It also ruled the Twitter trending lists and inspired sold-out local concerts. He’s Into Her joins the roster of other ABS-CBN titles on StarTimes, including La Luna Sangre, La Vida Lena and the enduring action-packed series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. The post KathNiel, DonBelle TV dramas delight viewers in Vietnam, Africa appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Rami Malek s Mr. Robot now available in the Philippines via Lionsgate Play
Tune into the intriguing world of "Mr. Robot." Starring Rami Malek in his breakout role, all four seasons of this groundbreaking series are now streaming on Lionsgate Play......»»
Barbie, David experience ‘more intense’ romance in latest GMA teamup
The breakout and well-loved tandem of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco headlines the TV adaptation-reimagined version of Maging Sino Ka Man. Barbie and David, also known as BarDa, breathe life into the iconic characters of Monique and Carding, originally played by Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Sen. Robin Padilla......»»
DonBelle’s first primetime series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ opens this October
The much-anticipated debut of the New Gen phenomenal love team of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (“DonBelle”) in their very first primetime series is just around the corner. The teaser for their show Can’t Buy Me Love, opening this October, has set the hearts of fans aflutter. In the one-minute clip, Mariano’s character Caroline, a Chinese-Filipino born into a very wealthy and traditional family, meets Pangilinan’s character Bingo, a diligent man whose aim is to provide for his underprivileged family. “This October, magbibida na sa kanilang unang primetime series ang New Gen Phenomenal Love Team,” the video teaser announced. Following their successful team-up in Star Cinema’s romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love, which paved the way for the film outfit’s comeback to theaters after the pandemic, Mariano and Pangilinan’s next series, Can’t Buy Me Love, represents the latest professional milestone for the love duo. Mae Cruz Alviar is directing the TV series, which Mariano described as “always been a dream of mine. Growing up, I used to watch primetime series, and to be able to do one with Direk Mae and him (Donny), grabe! I am so excited. I cannot wait.” Alviar, in turn, has been all praises for her stars. “They want to make this work even more,” she said. “Napaka-hardworking na couple nila, na love team (They are a very hardworking couple, their loveteam). And, together I know that they will go very, very far.” DonBelle earned their “phenomenal” moniker in 2021, their breakout year as a record-breaking pair when their collaboration in the iWantTFC limited series He’s Into Her and the digital release of their debut movie Love Is Color Blind took the digital entertainment industry by storm. Love Is Color Blind became the highest-grossing movie and the biggest digital premiere on KTX.ph. The post DonBelle’s first primetime series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ opens this October appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»