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From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»
Will Lin play against Gilas?
Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»
Dabawenyo parents call on DepEd to revert to old school calendar
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 January) – Several Dabawenyo parents called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring back the June-March academic calendar for school year 2024-2025, rather than implementing the current August-May schedule. Jerome Roces, a father of four kids who are all in the elementary level, said there’s a need to revert […].....»»
3 Cebu fires on Tuesday raze over P2.4M in properties
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 3 Cebu fires that struck Cebu on Tuesday burned over P2.4 million worth of properties and left over 400 individuals homeless. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, firetrucks can be heard blazing through the streets of Cebu City and Talisay City as they responded to 3 separate fires. At around 11:14.....»»
Light Rains
Pedestrians cross the street amid the light rains in Davao City on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the city is among the 10 coldest areas in the Philippines on Tuesday. Classes in all levels in Davao City were cancelled Tuesday due to the bad weather. MindaNews photo.....»»
Randy nangungulila pa rin sa namatay na anak after 7 years: Napakasakit
KAHIT pitong taon na ang nakalilipas mula nang mamatay ang kanyang anak ay ramdam na ramdam pa rin ni Randy Santiago ang sakit at pangungulila. Pumanaw ang anak niyang si Ryan noong August, 2017 sa edad na 24 dahil sa kanyang karamdaman. Ayon sa singer-director, until now ay dama pa rin ni Randy ang kirot.....»»
Attendance of 4 lawyers in Mandaue session questioned
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A councilor of Mandaue City is questioning the participation of four lawyers representing Mayor Jonas Cortes during the sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. On Monday, March 4, different department heads including City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan, City Budget Officer Atty. Giovanni Tianero, and Atty. August Lizer Malate, head of the Business.....»»
Remembering Butz Aquino, leader of the August Twenty-One Movement that defied Marcos Sr.
Butz Aquino, the brother of Ninoy Aquino, was among the first to call upon the people to gather in EDSA in what would become the People Power Revolution.....»»
Valorant Champions heads to Seoul to kick off year
The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) began over the weekend with the Kickoff Tournament across different international leagues, with the announcement that the culminating tournament in VCT, Valorant Champions, will be taking place in Seoul, South Korea in August......»»
PSA joins first and biggest Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Naval, Biliran
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) led by Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa joined in the first and biggest delivery of government services tagged “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” held in Biliran Province on 26-27 August 2023......»»
Filipino comedian Red Ollero sets Netflix special in March
The show was originally recorded last August during three sold-out performances at San Juan's Teatrino Promenade, which Red Ollero noted then was the first time such an occurrence happened in one weekend in local stand-up history......»»
Farmer group in remote Samar town gets nearly half a million assistance from DAR
Some P465 thousand worth of assistance were formally turned over on August 7 this year by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Samar Provincial Office to the Calanyugan Farmers Association (CFA)......»»
8ID honors troops’ heroism on 35th Founding Anniversary
The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division (8ID), Philippine Army, commemorated its 35th Founding Anniversary on August 1, 2023, with a simple yet meaningful celebration at Camp Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City......»»
Durant passes Shaq for 8th place in all-time NBA scoring list
Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant has officially hurdled NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal for eighth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list on Thursday (Manila time)......»»
LIST- Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 - Rappler
LIST: Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 Rappler.....»»
Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The updated acquisition plan called “Re-Horizon 3” will focus on “an array of capabilities which will range from.....»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
SEC moves to help Philippines exit from FATF gray list
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to further raise the compliance rate among corporations for reporting beneficial ownership, a move that will support the country’s bid to exit the global ‘dirty money’ gray list this year......»»