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5 Kim Soo-hyun roles that stole our hearts
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun never fails to make our hearts flutter with his drama roles throughout the years and his ongoing drama, “Queen of Tears”, is not an exception. Kim Soo-hyun was first popularly known in the 2011 South Korean high school drama, “Dream High”, where he played the role of Song Sam Dong,.....»»
An isolation state of mind
It was April of 1998, a week before my birthday, when my wife Karen asked what my plans were for my birthday. I automatically replied “none really” since we had just moved to a tiny rental house. Karen replied by pointing out that it had been four years since my dad Louie Beltran died (1994) and I had not had a birthday party since......»»
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......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Voters registration in select malls set April 30
THE Commission on Elections-Davao Region (Comelec-Davao) announced that it is conducting voters registration in two malls in the city for those in the first and third districts on April 30......»»
PAL prospers post-pandemic, triples profit
Lucio Tan-owned Philippine Airlines tripled its profit to nearly P17 billion in 2023, lifted by its sustained dominance in the market for international travelers even with the entry of new players......»»
Cebu Pacific books P8 billion profit in 2023
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific found itself landing on solid ground in 2023, as it booked a profit of nearly P8 billion on the back of a resurgent demand for air travel......»»
Market succumbs to profit-taking anew
The stock market succumbed to another round of profit-taking, slumping for the second straight session......»»
Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit
Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»
Sinulog 2024 highlights: Guinness World Record holder’s performance
Dancesport-Team Cebu City made it to the 2011 Guinness Book World Records for staging a dance class of 7,770 participants in Cebu City Sports Center on June 27, 2009......»»
LBC back to profit on cost cutting
Logistics courier LBC Express Holdings Inc. booked a profit of nearly P200 million in 2023, as it slashed business costs to offset the decrease in revenue......»»
GMA Network profit falls to P3.2 billion in 2023
Broadcast leader GMA Network Inc. was hit with a 42 percent decline in its profit in 2023, as the company endured a P3 billion drop in revenue in the absence of election placements......»»
AGI posts record P30.3 billion profit
Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, saw its profit rise by a fifth to reach record high levels in 2023 despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the year......»»
GOCC handling Clark complex posts 33 percent profit drop in 2023
The state-run firm tasked to manage the Clark Civil Aviation Complex sustained a 33 percent cut to its profit in 2023, hurt by a combination of revenue decline and spending hike......»»
FDC eyes return to pre-COVID-19 profit
Filinvest Development Corp., the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family, is bullish on its growth prospects this year, with the company setting its sights on returning to pre-pandemic profit levels......»»
Ayala Corp profit hits record high in 2023
Core profit of conglomerate Ayala Corp. rose by nearly half to reach record high levels in 2023 due to the strong performances of its banking, real estate and power businesses......»»
RLC posts record P12.1 billion profit in 2023
Robinsons Land Corp. raked in a record profit of P12.06 billion in 2023 as malls gained from the recovery of consumer confidence and spending......»»
PLDT back on growth track, doubles profit to P26.61 billion
Telco leader PLDT Inc. returned to growth mode in 2023 as its profit doubled from a year ago, as it cleaned up the P33-billion budget overrun that messed up its balance sheet in 2022......»»
DMCI Holdings posts 20% profit drop in 2023
Engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc. incurred a 20 percent drop in its profit in 2023 as business took a beating from price corrections in energy and nickel prices......»»
MIAA doubles profit in 2023
The Manila International Airport Authority is ending its role as operator on a high note, doubling its profit to P4.02 billion in 2023 and raising dividends to the government by 15 times......»»