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Ukraine, allies slam Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, condemned the pope’s remarks......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

UST draws flak for censoring photo

A lawmaker and various groups criticized the University of Santo Tomas, particularly UST’s Office of Student Affairs, for its move to censor the school’s online campus media organization over a photo that went viral on social media......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling criticized for gender views

British author J.K. Rowling, who scored stellar success with her series about the boy wizard Harry Potter, has courted controversy online and even death threats because of her outspoken views on gender identity......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

DepEd exec denies corruption allegation

An official of the Department of Education has criticized alleged efforts from within the agency to discredit her following a dispute on funding for “private activities” of certain DepEd employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue

Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports 

Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Taking finances personally

A country, or its government, can be criticized by economists for being too frugal and not spending all its budget to grow the economy, create jobs, and increase capital investment......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Marcos on congratulating Taiwan president: It’s common courtesy

Sending a congratulatory message to Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te was an act of courtesy, President Marcos said yesterday after being criticized by China for the gesture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Bangsamoro leaders calls out Sinulog dance for ‘cultural insensitivity’

Moro leaders and netizens criticized one performance during Cebu’s Sinulog opening ceremony last Friday that interpreted a Moro dance they said was “insensitive” and “inaccurate”......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China

Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Steve Martin defends Jo Koy following horrid Golden Globes hosting

Comedian-actor Steve Martin is the latest high-profile individual to back Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy after the latter was criticized for his underwhelming hosting of the 2024 Golden Globes......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Tuivasa aims to shift to Bam Bam mode in UFC Fight Night

Australian mixed martial arts fighter Tai Tuivasa is an uncomplicated man. His brawling Hulk Smash tactics have made him fearsome in the UFC. In fact, “Bam Bam” is his nickname for obvious reasons......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Zamboanga gets crack at ONE atomweight belt vs Stamp

Filipino mixed martial artist Denice Zamboanga will be having a shot at a title, as she faces Stamp Fairtex for the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship in March......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Environmental group slams councilor over Ignorance

A REPRESENTATIVE from a Davao City-based environment group criticized a councilor for being unaware of significant environmental issues despite chairing the environment committee of the 20th City Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Audit

A Senate hearing was called to look into allegations about a local pharmaceutical company employing multi-level marketing schemes to push its sales. The practice has been justly criticized as unethical – the company doing this being owned by doctors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

DENR move to cancel MOA on Masungi hit

Environmental group Masungi Geopark has criticized the move of Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to cancel the 2017 memorandum of agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the advocacy organization......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Group opposes ban on e-trikes, e-bikes

A commuter group yesterday criticized a move of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to prohibit electric bicycles and e-tricycles from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, saying no public hearing was made prior to the decision......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Makati slams Taguig’s closure of sports facility

The city government of Makati City yesterday criticized Taguig’s “sudden” closure of the Makati Aqua Sports Arena (MASA), which left 4,400 students affected......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Small fishers to BFAR: File charges vs Chinese vessels destroying marine resources

Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas criticized the government’s alleged inaction toward the destructive activities of foreign vessels in Philippine waters. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024