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Such an obvious trap

While watching a press conference in Congress inviting senators to debate over AI or the artificial initiative falsely referred to as PI or people’s initiative, my immediate reaction was: It’s a trap! Then I remembered a verse in the Bible that accurately sums up the situation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Balikbayan box senders warned vs. 16 forwarders

Balikbayan box senders warned vs. 16 forwarders.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 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

PRSP 2024-2025 Board of Trustees takes oath of office in Malacanang

Officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), 2024-2025, were formally sworn into office in an official oath-taking ceremony held recently in Malacanang Palace. The new PRSP board members took their oath of office before Hon. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). This […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering

Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Man breaks into Quezon City house, stabs couple

Police have launched a manhunt for a 37-year-old man who reportedly broke into a couple’s home and stabbed them in Quezon City before dawn yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Man brings bullets into MRT-3 station

A man was arrested for allegedly carrying bullets for a .40-caliber handgun into the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3)’s GMA-Kamuning station in Quezon City on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Lapu-Lapu attack: Man, who punched, molested boy, nabbed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 25-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly mauled and sexually molested a 7-year-old child and student in a barangay in Lapu-Lapu City on Monday afternoon, February 12, 2024. The man claimed to have a learning disability and a person with a disability (PWD). Lapu-Lapu police arrested the suspect after the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

MFC Cebu-Makati FC young booters dominate Asia’s biggest youth football tilt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The combined teams of Makati Football Club Cebu and Makati FC (MFC) dominated the recently concluded Junior Soccer School and League (JSSL) over the weekend in Singapore. MFC sent 14 teams to Singapore’s premier youth football competition. Many players who suited up for MFC were from the Makati Football Club Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Calls for sustainable news business model mount after CNN Philippines closure

“As an educational institution that produces media practitioners, we stand with our alumni and with the media industry in calling for a more sustainable and ethical business model for local media instead of the for-profit model that continues to dominate the media industry.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

The Daily Guardian: NFL Playoff Bracket 2024 Scenarios and Predictions for Postseason Picture

Title: NFC Playoffs Predictions: Upsets Unlikely as the Cowboys and 49ers Continue to Dominate Subtitle: The NFC Championship showdown has fans eagerly anticipating a clash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Easterlies persist nationwide bringing hotter days ahead — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies or warm winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean continue to dominate nationwide bringing hotter temperaturs in the days ahead. That is according to the state weather bureau. Even if there would be a possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, hot and humid weather would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 7

MANILA -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively. (Philippines-Manufac.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Consumer complaints rise in 2023 – DTI

Online transactions continued to dominate the complaints lodged by consumers at the Department of Trade and Industry last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

PBA Player of the Week Bolick proves prowess for NLEX

When fully unleashed, Robert Bolick is a certified gunner who can dominate while dishing out solid numbers in rebounding and assists......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Succession says farewell: 5 things to look out for at the Emmys

Delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, television's Emmy Awards will finally take place on Monday, with the final season of HBO's "Succession" expected to dominate the top drama prizes......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Actors, singers dominate TIME100 Most Influential list for 2024

Over one-fifth of the individuals included in the "TIME100: The Most Influential People" list for 2024 are actors, singers and filmmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 19

MANILA -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposits with the BSP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 19

MANILA -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposits with the BSP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024