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Not my duty to apologize for martial law atrocities — PBBM

MANILA, Philippines — For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., it is not his duty to apologize to the victims of martial law under his father. “I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved, that is a personal matter for the Marcos family,” Marcos said during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Screening of Martial Law docu set in Davao to mark Edsa Revolt anniversary

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 24 February) – Various groups will hold a screening of the award-winning Martial Law documentary “11,103” to mark the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship. The screening will be on Feb. 28, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, at the audio-visual room of Holy Cross of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Sinulog 2024: National athletes, kids perform Philippine martial arts Eskrima

Award-winning national athletes, Southeast Asian Games champions and children joined hands as they performed a combination of martial arts and dance at the recently concluded Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)

(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus?

What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus? How does He provide what you need for your cares, fears, and burdens?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Jollibee buys 10% stake in Botrista for $28-M

Jollibee disclosed that it purchased a 10% stake in Botrista, a “leader in the beverage technology space”, for $28 million through its subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

BPI to sell its entire 15% GoTyme Bank stake back to the Gokongweis

Zobel Family banking unit BPI disclosed that its board of directors has approved the sale of BPI’s stake in GoTyme Bank to a subsidiary of JG Summit and a company called Giga Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. at a price of P1.20/share......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor

Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PAL revives stake sale to investors

Taipan Lucio Tan has revived plans to sell a significant stake in Philippine Airlines (PAL) to a strategic investor who could help the flag carrier soar to even greater heights, industry sources said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

AboitizPower hikes stake in STEAG

Aboitiz Power Corp. has acquired an additional 15.6 percent stake in STEAG State Power Inc., boosting its equity to a majority of 85 percent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Metro Pacific exploring purchase of Ayala Corp.’s LRT-1 stake

Back in mid-January, news broke that Ayala Corp. was looking to sell its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. to the Villar Group, but that AC’s co-investor, Metro Pacific Investments, had the right of first refusal under its shareholders agreement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

MPIC to pursue buyout of Ayala stake in LRT-1

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. plans to buy out the 35 percent stake of the Ayalas in the operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 to beef up MPIC’s portfolio for its eventual bid for other railways......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

REDC anchor investor buys secondary share stake

This transaction highlights the important differences between primary (new) and secondary (pre-owned) shares. In this case, had TOKAI purchased the stake in primary shares from REDC......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

MGreen hikes stake in SPNEC

MGen Renewable Energy Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Meralco Powergen Corp., has raised its stake in integrated solar developer SP New Energy Corp......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Germany mulling sale of stake in top gas importer - Bloomberg

Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's main gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis of 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar wi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Germany mulling stake sale in major gas importer - Bloomberg

Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's major gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis in 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Ayala Corp. is interested in selling LRT-1 stake to Villar Group

Bilyonaryo is reporting from a source that Ayala Corp. is interested in selling its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp.  to Manny Villar, but that Metro Pacific Investments, AC’s co-investor in LRMC, has a right of first refusal......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024