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Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Thai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult
Thailand's lese majeste law, one of the strictest in the world, protects the palace from criticism and carries a jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived violation.....»»
A-plus : Jo Koy grades his Golden Globes 2024 hosting, reflects on bombed jokes
Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy is still proud of his historic hosting of the Golden Globes despite the huge waves of criticism that went his way......»»
Trillanes files cyber libel, libel raps vs Roque, SMNI hosts, pro-Duterte vloggers
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, pro-Duterte vloggers and hosts of Sonshine Media Network International over persistent attacks and "fake news"......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»
Marcos denies hand in Zubiri’s ouster as Senate president
'It was made by the senators,' Marcos says, adding that he has no idea what Zubiri meant when he claimed his removal was caused by the 'powers that be'.....»»
ALPSIDE DOWNED: Hayahay
BERN, Switzerland (MindaNews / 24 May) – I was struck by the recent remark of a friend, who had managed to contact me online, that OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are luckier than those living in the Philippines. “Kahayahay ninyo diha bay,” he said, “kay Swiss francs man ang inyong ginakaon.” I’m sure he meant the […].....»»
Government OKs P432 million climate adaptation projects
The government has greenlighted some P432 million worth of projects meant to aid climate vulnerable areas in the Philippines......»»
State subsidies drop by 8 percent to P20 billion in Q1
The government cut down its budgetary support to state-run firms by eight percent to almost P20 billion in the first quarter, with the bulk of the subsidies meant to support the agriculture sector......»»
Lady Tams coach warns: Don t forget about FEU
The FEU Lady Tamaraws reminded the rest of the UAAP that they meant business on Saturday, as they kicked off their Final Four campaign in UAAP Season 86 with an upset victory over twice-to-beat NU, forcing a do-or-die rubber match for the finals on Wednesday......»»
Philippines contributes $3 million to ADF
The Philippines is providing $3 million (P171 million) to the Asian Development Bank fund meant to help poor and vulnerable economies in Asia-Pacific......»»
Vilma Santos on National Artist award: ‘If it’s meant to be, it will happen’
Vilma Santos has shared her honest reaction on the clamor of fans that she be declared National Artist......»»
NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»
To be a saint requires a miracle
On the Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, we are reminded that we all are actually called to become saints for the simple reason that we are meant to be God’s image and likeness, sharers of his life and of his nature as God wants us to be......»»
The jeans and sneaker Lexus
Finally! A Lexus that is meant to be driven by the younger (not necessarily of course), style-conscious luxury customers who prefer to drive and enjoy their privacy and luxury vehicle all to themselves, and may not really be comfortable having a driver with them all the time......»»
Kim Chiu does solo Eras Tour in Singapore, complains about kissing couple
Nothing was going to stop host-actress Kim Chiu from seeing singer-songwriter Taylor Swift live, even if it meant attending a concert alone......»»
Instead of breaking pencils to ward off bad luck, MSU-GenSan examinees donate them to IP school
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – The usual breaking of pencils after an examination did not happen to about a thousand examinees who took the recent qualifying examinations at the Mindanao State University (MSU) here. The traditional pencil-breaking practice was meant to ward off bad spells and bring good prospects to examinees, Mherzel […].....»»
How Xyriel Manabat reacts to comments on her looks
Hearing comments from people that she was not pretty enough to be an actress while growing up, Xyriel Manabat doubted herself. But as time went by, the 20-year-old realized what it meant to be truly beautiful in her own ways......»»
Rate cuts to help investments regain momentum – economist
The country’s investment climate will likely regain its momentum once policy rates here and abroad start to normalize in the second half of the year, coupled with economic reforms meant to attract foreign capital......»»