Baste remarks disturbing, inappropriate – Abalos
Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has described as disturbing and inappropriate the remarks made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and other local officials during a prayer rally in Cebu......»»
Baste says Speaker Romualdez is ‘isog’ only because of his cousin President
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February)—Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took a swipe at President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying the speaker is “isog” (brave) of his political moves only because his cousin is the incumbent president. “Isog lang ka kay speaker ka karon, speaker lang ka kay tungod […].....»»
Baste apologizes for resignation call
For demanding in a speech on Sunday the resignation of President Marcos, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has already apologized, according to Sen. Imee Marcos, who dismissed his outburst as one spawned by fear of the possible arrest of his father and sister by the International Criminal Court......»»
Woman gets 4 years for remarks vs minor
The Supreme Court (SC) has sentenced a woman to four years in prison and ordered her to pay P20,000 in moral damages for uttering degrading remarks to a minor......»»
SC affirms woman s conviction for child abuse due to damaging remarks
The Supreme Court has upheld a conviction of a woman guilty of child abuse due to remarks that attacked the character, reputation and dignity of a minor......»»
Remarks on Mayamor’s collection of 50 poems/binalaybay
Mayamor's poems understand Tumandok identity as marker that distinguishes them from lowland poor peasants pushed upland. The post Remarks on Mayamor’s collection of 50 poems/binalaybay appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘Probe ex-lawmaker over disrespectful remarks vs First Lady’
An official of the Bureau of Immigration yesterday asked the Supreme Court to investigate and look into the possible disbarment of former Biliran representative Glenn Chong over his alleged “reprehensible remarks” against First Lady Liza Marcos......»»
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks.....»»
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations to air in UK documentary
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has denied new allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against men, ahead of the release next week of a UK television documentary featuring their claims......»»
NBA fines T-Wolves center Gobert $100,000 for payoff gesture
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Sunday (Monday Manila time) for criticizing officiating and making an inappropriate gesture at a game referee......»»
‘Insensitive’ Singkil dance in Sinulog called out by Bangsamoro gov’t; CTU apologizes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Government urged festival organizers and local officials for an open and constructive collaboration in representing Moro culture after performers from a university here danced the Singkil during the Opening Salvo of the Sinulog Festival. The Bangsamoro called out the ‘grossly inappropriate and culturally insensitive’ representation of the Singkil of.....»»
BATANG MINDANAW: ‘Buhi pa baja kaw?’
SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 5 March)—We are Surigaonons! Of course, we don’t say, “Kumusta na?” Instead, we say, “Buhi pa baja kaw?” (Its closest translation is “Are you still alive?”) No matter how disturbing it might seem to hear, this term, along with its linguistic context, is best understood by Surigaonons, or at least by […].....»»
News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus
MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»
Microsoft Investigates Reports of Bot Issuing Bizarre, Harmful Responses
The Daily Guardian- Microsoft’s Copilot Chatbot Under Investigation for Bizarre and Harmful Responses Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot is currently under investigation for generating strange, disturbing, and.....»»
Alarming Rise in Syphilis Cases in New Jersey Mirrors Disturbing National Trend, CDC Reports
Title: Syphilis Cases in New Jersey Skyrocket, Outpacing National Trend, CDC Warns In a recent health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and.....»»
DILG chief urges industry players to build resilent structures
Housing and real estate industry players should build resilient structures with the necessary facilities for proper sewage management, water and sanitation as well as drainage and wastewater treatment, according Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr......»»
‘Cancellation of Teves passport a victory for justice’
A court ruling, which ordered the cancellation of the passport of expelled Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., is a ”victory for justice,” according to Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos......»»
This Valentine’s season, beware of love scams too
Interior chief Benhur Abalos says scammers study their victims' interests and personalities, like their music taste or even sports interests, to be closer to their targets.....»»
Sextortion victimizing widows
Love scammers are targeting the lonely and alone in life, including widows, as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»
As Valentine s Day nears, public cautioned vs love scams
Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. warned the public against love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches......»»
‘National, local government teamup needed for waste, water security’
National government agencies and local government units (LGUs) should collaborate to address the growing problem of waste management and water security, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»