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Calinan District residents protest vs disguised Cha-cha
Residents from the 19 barangays in Calinan District rallied against the disguised People's Initiative for Charter Change in a protest held on January 19, 2024. Organized by the barangay captains, around 100 individuals from each barangay gathered at Rizal Park, chanting Dabawenyos are not for sale and expressing their disapproval of the alleged cash-for-signature scheme. The protest emphasized the residents' desire for fairness and a better government approach, rejecting the notion of exchanging signatures for money. Participants, including both young and old residents, voiced their opposition to the charter change, with the youth expressing concerns about power-hungry officials. Even 75-year-old Rosminda Amarilla joined the protest to question the need for change after numerous presidents have governed without such alterations. The rally, which included a motorcade and drew approximately 300 participants, received disapproval from Congressman Paolo Pulong Z. Duterte and Congressman Isidro Ungab, who alleged that the signature campaign was orchestrated by leaders of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist. As of the latest update, PBA Representative Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles has yet to release a statement on the matter......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Lotto ticket sold in Laguna wins P64.1 million
A lotto player from Laguna won the jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 drawn on Thursday......»»
Japanese billionaire Maezawa cancels moon flyby mission
'Without clear schedule certainty in the near-term, it is with a heavy heart that Maezawa made the unavoidable decision to cancel the project,' says the mission.....»»
Solar eclipse mangyayari ngayong April 8, end of the world na ba?
INAABANGAN sa buong mundo ang “total solar eclipse” na mangyayari ngayong araw, April 8. Ang solar eclipse ay ang pagharang ng buwan sa sinag ng araw na nagsasanhi ng pagdilim kahit may araw pa o tanghaling tapat. “So may time na tumatama mismo ‘yung moon dun sa path na magkatapat ‘yung araw at saka ‘yung.....»»
Sweet victory for Negrense pastry-making film at 1st Cinepanalo
“Under a Piaya Moon,” a film showcasing Negrense delicacies, was the big winner during the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 awards night held at the Gateway Cineplex on Saturday......»»
Jhong Hilario ibinandera ang song cover ni Sarina, may 1.5-M views na
SA murang edad, tila naging isang recording artist si Baby Sarina, ang 2-year-old baby ng TV host-actor na si Jhong Hilario. Sa latest YouTube video, proud na ibinandera ni Jhong ang sariling rendition ng anak sa classic song na “Fly Me to the Moon.” Caption ng TV host, “Sarina’s first music video. She has been.....»»
LIST: Inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards winners
“Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” bagged the coveted Pinakapanalong Pelikula awards in the full-length and short film categories respectively at the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night held last March 16 at the Gateway Cineplex 18......»»
Women peacemakers among us
What do Pope Francis, the former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and the former German chancellor Angela Merkel have in common?.....»»
Pinoy soldiers in Korean War remembered
Filipino soldiers who fought with Korean soldiers during the Korean War in the 1950s were cited by former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon......»»
US moon lander Odysseus goes dormant a week after lopsided landing
'Goodnight, Odie. We hope to hear from you again,' says Intuitive Machines, the Texas-based aerospace company that NASA paid $118 million to build and fly Odysseus.....»»
Moon lander Odysseus tipped sideways on lunar surface but ‘alive and well’
The spacecraft is believed to have caught one of its landing feet on the uneven lunar surface and tipped over, coming to rest sideways, propped up on a rock at one end, says Intuitive Machines CEO Stephen Altemus.....»»
Japan successfully launches next-generation H3 rocket after failure last year
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its satellite programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket’s inaugural flight last year. The launch also marks a second straight win for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) after its moon lander, SLIM, achieved a “pinpoint”.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1
TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1
TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»
Long way to go in NCAA beach volley
Letran coach Michael Inoferio didn’t promise the moon but at least a Final Four finish knowing the NCAA beach volleyball field in Subic Bay had gotten stronger......»»
Letran coach delivers on promise of NCAA beach volleyball semis berth
Letran coach Michael Inoferio didn’t promise the moon and instead vowed at least a Final Four finish knowing the NCAA beach volleyball field in Subic Bay had gotten stronger......»»
Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice 2024: Where to stream Hollywood’s biggest awards shows
Get ready to cheer on big silverscreen hits like "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," and "Killers of the Flower Moon," as well as TV gems such as "The Bear," "Ted Lasso," "Succession," "House of the Dragon," and so much more at the 2024 Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics’ Choice Awards this January......»»
Groups call Marcos ‘super body’ for rights protection ‘superfluous,’ ‘window-dress’
Groups call Marcos ‘super body’ for rights protection ‘superfluous,’ ‘window-dress’.....»»