A letter to Candida on her first year in heaven
Mang, in a blink, you’re turning one in heaven. Every 9 a.m. of every day since your passing on May 21 last year is filled with prayers because I want to accompany the exact time of your passing with pleas and petitions to God to love you dearly, tenderly. You deserve all the love from both man and the divine. Every day......»»
LWUA has not taken over Oro water district
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has not taken over the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD), contrary to earlier reports, according to Dr. Gerry Cano, a member of the local board. In a letter to MindaNews dated May 22 but received via email on May 23, Cano said the board and general manager of […].....»»
Papua New Guinea landslide buries over 2,000 people – report
PORT MORESBY — Papua New Guinea informed the UN on Monday that more than 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide that swept over a remote village, according to a copy of the letter obtained by AFP. “The landslide buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction,” the country’s national disaster center.....»»
Rama’s suspension was ‘collateral damage’ – Digong
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The suspension meted against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was a collateral damage, said former President Rodrigo ‘Digong’ Duterte. Duterte on Saturday, May 25, penned an open letter addressed to supporters in Tacloban City where his camp planned to hold a ‘Maisug rally’ in the city’s Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Plaza. Due.....»»
Mama s Boy : SB19 s Josh Cullen recalls tough times, pens Mother s Day letter
SB19's Josh Cullen is admittedly a "Mama's Boy" who grew up inspired by his mother Aldrene, who raised him and his sister through tough times. .....»»
Mama s Boy Josh Cullen recalls tough times, pens Mother s Day letter
SB19's Josh Cullen is admittedly a "Mama's Boy" who grew up inspired by his mother Aldrene, who raised him and his sister through tough times. .....»»
GAB investigates ‘Engkwentro 13’ boxing timekeeping fiasco
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has started its own investigation on the May 1 controversial “Engkwentro 13” main event that happened in Mandaue City. An official statement signed by GAB Chairman Richard S. Clarin was released on Thursday, May 2, as a response to the letter of complaint submitted by the ARQ.....»»
Jollibee gifts Marcos, Liza with commemorative doll
After sharing photos of his Jollibee dinner with First Lady Liza Marcos, President Marcos has received a doll and thank you letter from the famous Filipino-owned fast food chain......»»
Promise ni Chito kay Neri: I will always be your BF, boy toy & your baby
NAPA-SANA all na naman ang mga netizens sa open letter ng Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda para sa kanyang wais na misis na si Neri Miranda. Muling ipinangalandakan ng singer-songwriter ang kanyang wagas na pagmamahal sa kanyang asawa sa pamamagitan ng isang heartwarming and touching post sa social media. Baka Bet Mo: Chito dinenay.....»»
On Earth Day, PMPI calls on DENR Secretary to Stop Ignoring the Cries of Mother Nature
22 April 2023Ms. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga Secretary Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesGreetings. We share our open letter. AN OPEN LETTER TO SECRETARY YULO-LOYZAGAThe past few weeks have been mired with numerous issues related to our environment. We have been told to h.....»»
Davao delivery riders push for Revenue Code changes
A DAVAO-based delivery group bared its intent to draft a position letter advocating for amendments to the 2021 Revenue Code......»»
Agdao Public Market vendors want variety and vegetable sections merged
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) – Vendors of Agdao Public Market here are asking the city government to merge the Variety and Vegetable Sections into one section claiming they have difficulties in getting customers because of their location. In a letter addressed to Mayor Sebastian Duterte, the City Administrator’s Office, the City Economic Enterprise […].....»»
SEC formally asks NTC to block Binance
In a letter to the NTC, SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino says Binance 'poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos'.....»»
LWUA takes over MCWD’s policy-making functions for six months
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has assumed control over the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), a significant step to resolve the long-standing issue as to who will manage the utility firm. LWUA earlier wrote a letter to MCWD Chairman Jose Daluz III and General Manager Edgar Danoso, informing them of.....»»
Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights
(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»
Joecon and the candle that will never go out
I got an invitation a couple of weeks back to receive an award on behalf of my father, Jose “Joecon” Concepcion Jr. I forgot about it until I was handed the letter to remind me of the event as I was about to sit down for an interview......»»
Hollywood stars invoke ‘Oppenheimer’ in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars
"As artists and advocates, we want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not," the letter says.....»»
Bakit muntik nang ‘sapakin’ ni Chito si Mickey habang nasa Disney?
LAUGH trip ang rebelasyon ng OPM icon na si Chito Miranda tungkol sa hugot niya sa Walt Disney American cartoon character na si Mickey Mouse. Aliw na aliw ang mga netizens sa ipinost niyang “open letter” hinggil sa ginawa raw noon ni Mickey sa anak nila ni Neri Miranda na si Miggy. Nag-post ang Parokya.....»»
Vilma Santos looks back on iconic scenes in ‘Anak’
In the ending of the film “Anak” released 24 years ago, Vilma Santos, playing an overseas Filipino worker mom, could be seen weaving through a sea of fellow OFWs in the bustling streets of Hong Kong while reading news from home on a handwritten letter — a scene that would become an iconic moment in Philippine cinema......»»
Thomasian student activist receives show-cause letter from UST administration
'Handa ako at hindi ako natatakot dahil alam naman natin na between [the university] and me, sila ang mali dito,' says Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis.....»»
Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC
MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to carry the Philippine colors in the coming 2024 Paris Olympics. In response to a letter from the Philippine.....»»