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CCPO accepts Rama’s challenge to improve city’s peace and order
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police have accepted the challenge of Mayor Michael Rama to maintain the city’s peace and order for the coming year. Recently, a significant number of incidents have disturbed the peace in Cebu City. One of the most notable incidents is the daring pawnshop robbery by a group of men.....»»
Prosecutors reject Trump claim of ‘absolute immunity’
Federal prosecutors on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's attempt to have election conspiracy charges dismissed on the grounds that he enjoys immunity for actions he took while in the White House. "No one in this country, not even the president, is above the law," special counsel Jack Smith's team wrote in a 54-page motion filed with the judge presiding over the landmark case. Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is to go on trial in Washington in March of next year for allegedly conspiring to subvert the results of the November 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden. The former president's lawyers, in a motion two weeks ago to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, argued that the charges should be thrown out because Trump is "absolutely immune from criminal prosecution." Prosecutors in the special counsel's office dismissed that argument and urged Chutkan to deny Trump's request. "He is subject to the federal criminal laws like more than 330 million other Americans," they said. "No court has ever alluded to the existence of absolute criminal immunity for former presidents. "The implications of the defendant's unbounded immunity theory are startling," they added. "It would grant absolute immunity from criminal prosecution to a president who accepts a bribe in exchange for a lucrative government contract for a family member," they said, or "a president who sells nuclear secrets to a foreign adversary." Trump's bid to invoke the presidential immunity defense is seen as a long shot by legal observers but it could result in a delay to the start of the trial as the argument potentially winds its way up to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. Trump's attempts to use the "absolute immunity" defense in other cases have been rebuffed by judges, but the nation's highest court has never ruled directly on whether a former chief executive is immune from criminal prosecution. Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges. 'Unsettled question' Trump's attorneys, citing a Supreme Court case involving former president Richard Nixon, said the law provides "absolute immunity" to the president "for acts within the 'outer perimeter' of his official responsibility." As chief executive, they argued, Trump had a responsibility to "ensure election integrity" and was within his rights to challenge the results of the 2020 vote. "As President Trump is absolutely immune from criminal prosecution for such acts, the Court should dismiss the indictment," they said. While making the argument that Trump cannot be prosecuted, his lawyers acknowledged the Nixon case they cited involved the civil liability of a former president and not alleged criminal conduct. "The question remains a 'serious and unsettled question' of law," they said. The case before Chutkan accuses Trump of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding -- the January 6, 2021 joint session of Congress that was attacked by a mob of Trump supporters. Other criminal cases against Trump include racketeering charges in Georgia for allegedly conspiring to upend the election results in the southern state and a trial in Florida in May 2024 on charges of mishandling top-secret government documents. Trump and his two eldest sons are also currently involved in a civil fraud trial in New York for allegedly inflating the value of their real estate assets to receive more favorable bank loans and insurance terms. The post Prosecutors reject Trump claim of ‘absolute immunity’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Knowledge Channel, AboitizPower lead support for more mobile libraries
The Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. recently partnered with Aboitiz Power Corp. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc.’s business-to-business clientele in providing Knowledge Channel Portable Media Libraries to partner schools. These schools were given a KC Portable Media Library — consisting of an external hard drive containing more than 1,500 Department of Education-aligned, curriculum-based video lessons and digital materials — and a 43-inch smart TV with a built-in Knowledge Channel app. Along with the tools, in-person and virtual technical training were conducted to help equip teachers in maximizing the learning resources they received. AboitizPower customer-corporations who contributed to the project were NEO, JTekt Philippines Corporation, Cargill Bulacan, Cargill Pulilan, Pascual Laboratories Inc., Philippine Resins Industries Inc. Mabuhay Interflour Mills Inc. and Embarcadero Land Ventures Inc. Meanwhile, partner schools include Gat Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, Santiago National High School, Baliuag Central School, Rufino A. Cruz Memorial Elementary School, Gat Francisco Balagtas High School, Josephine Khonghun SPED Center, Mariveles National High School Batangas II and Barangay 17 Child Development Center Day. “I’m very proud that at this moment our partners are at our side to help our youth… To have these digital learning modalities go into our schools is a very rare opportunity,” Baliuag South Central School Principal III Rosalie S. Santos said in the vernacular. “Because of the Knowledge Channel, visuals and thereby learning are also made more appealing to kids.” “Thanks to AboitizPower, this project was able to reach us. The words ‘thank you’ are inadequate for our overflowing gratitude for your support in helping improve education,” she added. By establishing these initiatives, KCFI continues to be at the forefront of helping improve education by developing educational video resource libraries, as well as enhancing partnerships and programs for teachers and other child development stakeholders. These educators are also able to save time as they are spared the task of scanning books, editing videos and creating presentations. “Accessibility to learning is a common challenge across public schools in the country. We thank our partners from various industries and KCFI for helping us leverage multimedia resources and innovative tools to help improve the quality and accessibility of education,” said AboitizPower first vice president-head of Retail James Byron Yu. AboitizPower and its partners continue to support public schools across the Philippines by helping improve the quality of education and welfare of students through greater access to media and technology. The Knowledge Channel accepts donations through BPI Acct. No. 0201-0409-14. More information about the organization can be learned through their website knowledgechannel.org. The post Knowledge Channel, AboitizPower lead support for more mobile libraries appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MIF now or never
The chief obstructionist in the Senate, who was not even present when the voting took place after a marathon session that resulted in the approval of the Maharlika Investment Fund bill, is hysterically suggesting that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. veto the measure. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III claimed the bill, after going through deliberations in the chamber, was full of contradicting provisions. The position he has taken exposes his dense nature as a nitpicker who should not be in the Senate. He had the chance to work for the improvement of the bill but his priority as a member of the legislature, instead, was to block its passage. Now, Pimentel is throwing dirt on the bill which his colleagues had to stay up late for, until dawn, before the congressional break, to approve. The bill was sent to Malacañang for Marcos’s signature — which will be soon considering that the President has been adamantly pushing the creation of the fund — after both chambers of Congress approved the proposal Wednesday. The Chief Executive knows that the creation of the MIF is overdue as the economy’s toughest challenge is to generate investments. Yearly, the Philippines lags behind its neighbors in Asia in terms of enticing foreign capital. The MIF will be a magnet for serious investors who look at the long-term prospects of the economy. An economist said that for serious investors, the time to invest is now when most of the global market is bad. When activity picks up, the returns will be higher, the economist explained, to debunk the warning of its detractors that the MIF will be prone to bankruptcy. The wealth fund will primarily tap government income from resources such as the Malampaya royalties that were earlier reported as having been misused. Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that income from resources can also be generated from the radio frequency bandwidth that should be auctioned off instead of being awarded by the government. “Why does the government just give it away to the telcos?” Diokno asked. Another possible resource is the reclamation projects which should also be auctioned off to generate income for the government, he said. The President’s economic managers dismissed contentions that the high debt level which became bloated during the pandemic would deter interest in the MIF. “The way to look at public debt is about the economy’s size. Like a household’s income, if a family earns P20,000 and you borrow P3,000, it is manageable, but if you’re not earning anything and you have a lot of debts then you’re in trouble,” Diokno said. The debt to GDP ratio is about 60 percent, which is fairly manageable based on the current standards compared to other countries which have a 200 percent to 300 percent ratio mainly as a result of spending for programs to address the effects of the pandemic. Many of the debts are long-term, some of which stretch to a maximum term of 40 years,” Diokno said. Now the International Monetary Fund accepts as reasonable a 70-percent debt level in comparison to the economic output. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN region, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and East Timor have their equivalent of a sovereign wealth fund and these are heavily contributing to their efforts to pull in the capital. Pimentel had blown up opportunities in the past to effectively lead the chamber due to his lack of political will in spearheading changes, which had led to his colleagues withdrawing their confidence in him. Now he is trying to project that lack of inner courage onto the President who has made the MIF his crusade, by calling on him to veto the bill and return it to the House of Representatives. Politics has been blamed for the nation’s failure to realize its full potential, which is best mirrored in Pimentel’s obstructionism. The Senate has put up enough safeguards for the MIF to be shielded from the threats of corruption. Moreover, the overwhelming support of the legislature for the sovereign wealth fund indicated the acknowledgment of elected officials of the need for the fund. Several foreign financing groups have indicated their interest in the MIF, which in themselves are opportunities that will be lost, perhaps with rival economies grabbing them, the longer that the approval of the MIF is delayed. The post MIF now or never appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Boxing champ Inoue accepts Casimero challenge but on one condition
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Japanese world champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue accepts the challenge to fight the reigning WBO world bantamweight champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero on one condition. In his August 18 tweet, Inoue, the unbeaten Japanese boxer, the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) world bantamweight king, said […] The post Boxing champ Inoue accepts Casimero challenge but on one condition appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
I am not a liar : Pacquiao accepts Duterte challenge to name corrupt officials, agencies
After President Rodrigo Duterte's tirade against him for calling out corruption in government, Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday recalled that it was the chief executive who first said that corrupt officials continue to plague the country. .....»»
Duterte dares, Carpio accepts challenge to debate on WPS
Retired Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday accepted the challenge of President Duterte for a debate on the West Philippine Sea issue, saying he is ready to face the President anytime of the day......»»
Kristel Fulgar undergoes surgery for rare leg tumor
'It was the hardest challenge I faced in my life,' says the 'Goin' Bulilit' alum.....»»
Young Creatives Challenge discovers new breed of artists
Six months after the formal launch of the Young Creatives Challenge (YC2), playwrights, songwriters, graphic artists, and content creators trooped to the Samsung Hall at SM Aura for the grand finals and awarding ceremony......»»
US Officials Warn of New Axis of Evil With China at the Fore
WASHINGTON - U.S. military and defense officials are increasingly concerned that as China and Russia forge ever stronger ties, they might attempt to challenge Western unity and eventually alter the balance of power on the world stage.The commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the evolving relationship between Beijing and Moscow is a "big portion" of.....»»
No ledger left behind: Informal worker’s stealth revolution
In the ongoing narrative of global economic development, the informal sector presents both a challenge and an opportunity......»»
Undefeated Tigresses brace for 2nd round challenge
After snatching the baton from favored bets, unbeaten University of Santo Tomas has no plans of surrendering the leadership when it shores up its drive in the crucial second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament......»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Archival prepares to challenge RPT code
Archival prepares to challenge RPT code.....»»
Moalboal, Ronda square off in Inocentes Cabaron volleyball tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal will face a stiff challenge as they take on Ronda in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the 1st Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Volleyball tournament at their own turf on Saturday, March 16. Last weekend, Moalboal and Ronda got off to a rousing start after both teams swept their.....»»
Marina Summers nakuha ang 2nd win sa Drag Race: ‘You’re born to do drag!’
PINABILIB muli ng Pinay drag queen na si Marina Summers ang mundo sa latest episode ng “RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World” season 2. ‘Yan ay matapos siyang magwagi for the second time dahil sa “Rusical Challenge.” Sa 5th episode ng show na umere noong March 9 (Manila time), ang pitong natitirang drag queens.....»»
Balancing Your 9-to-5 and Side Hustle with Grace
If you’ve stumbled upon this, chances are you’re acquainted with the challenge of managing a full-time job and a side hustle. It’s no small feat. This article is here to provide straightforward advice for finding equilibrium without adding unnecessary drama to the mix. Let’s recognize the daily balancing act. Juggling a 9-to-5 with a side […].....»»
Courage and hope: Sarah Geronimo accepts Billboard s Global Force Award
Pop singer Sarah Geronimo expressed immense gratitude upon accepting the Global Force award from Billboard's Women In Music 2024......»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Kumong Bol-Anon 14: Korean, Indon boxers arrive in Bohol
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The foreign fighters of ‘Kumong Bol-anon 14’ have arrived in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Wednesday, March 6. The invaders will challenge homegrown heroes in the fight card scheduled on Friday, March 8 at the Saulog gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Korean boxing prospect Tae Sun Kim and Hamson Lamandau of Indonesia arrived.....»»