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Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Hot weather to prevail nationwide on Saturday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather and high humidity are expected nationwide on Saturday, according to the state weather bureau. However, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms could still occur in the afternoon and evening, according to Ana Clauren-Jorda, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “We will continue to experience hot.....»»
2 motorcycle thieves, shabu dealers face raps in Maguindanao del Norte
Two men tagged in 13 motorcycle thefts and known for distributing shabu in isolated barangays in Maguindanao del Norte are now both detained, awaiting prosecution......»»
AFP spokesperson Francel Padilla is always up for a challenge
The new Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson talks about her new role and career as a woman in the military.....»»
How LGUs shoo away investors
While discussing how Charter change can attract investors, my Viber group colleagues wondered if problems with LGU corruption are a bigger turnoff to investors than Constitutional restrictions on foreign investments......»»
Talamban’s all-women firefighting crew takes charge
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fire incidents pose a major threat to the lives of everyone in Cebu City, where fires reportedly happened on a daily basis in 2023. Fortunately, there are thousands of individuals who are bravely taking the task of responding to fires despite the danger. In Cebu City, there is a total of.....»»
PH businesses warned against rising ransomware, phishing threats
MANILA —Cybersecurity company Fortinet has cautioned Philippine businesses about a potential rise in ransomware and phishing incidents this year. They emphasize that hackers are persistently launching digital attacks to disrupt operations for financial motives. According to a survey by Fortinet and conducted by International Data Corp. (IDC), ransomware and phishing attacks are the primary cyber.....»»
Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge
Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»
Woman in Peru accused of cutting off partner’s penis
Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of the events,” Darinka Lossio, a prosecutor with the city of Chota in northern Peru, told AFP of the.....»»
Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group
“Eddie's daughter believed it was suicide, triggered by the non-stop threats against his father. Eddie often tells his family why the soldiers are harassing him despite being a barangay official and he knows nothing about the allegations and what the soldiers are looking for in the area." The post Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Iloilo AFP-NPA clash death toll now 4
The body of another New People’s Army rebel was discovered as firefights between government troopers and NPA guerrillas in San Joaquin, Iloilo continued yesterday, bringing the death toll to four......»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
1,500 Reds, 11 weakened guerrilla fronts left – AFP
Only “a little over” 1,500 New People’s Army rebels remain nationwide, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines......»»
Defending the Philippines via alliances
It is time we understand that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the increasing tension in the Taiwan Strait caused by China and the increasing pressure on the Philippines regarding the illegal possession of Philippine sovereign territory are interconnected and not isolated events......»»
Bloody rido in isolated Cotabato barangay waning down
Guns are silent in Barangay Matilac in Pigcawayan, Cotabato since last week after the military had repositioned away from each other two Moro groups that figured in deadly gunfights in the area in recent months......»»
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.....»»
Cebu weather: Fair and pleasant in the coming days says Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather will be fair and pleasant over the next five days, the state weather bureau said on Saturday, April 13. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecasted that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will experience cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a chance of isolated rain showers.....»»
Cebu weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies in the next five days
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu and the rest of Cebu province will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to the easterlies or localized thunderstorms in the next five days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Mactan. In a weather forecast released on Saturday morning,.....»»
Remains of widower found in mountain area of Sibonga
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The remains of a 78-year-old man, Juan Palmero Ordanieza, were discovered in a mountainous area in Barangay Banlot, Sibonga, Cebu on Thursday afternoon, February 29, 2024. Juan reportedly lived alone in the mountainous area of the barangay, isolated from neighbors. According to Cereno, Juan was last seen by his relatives on.....»»
Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»