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THE BUILDING of a resort in the midst of the fabled Chocolate Hills of Bohol was first revealed by a social media post to advertise the place, oblivious to the serious concerns it raised. Netizens quickly reacted and triggered widespread criticism that urged the Senate to hold an investigation.Captain's Peak Resort stands amid the expanse of hills stretching into the horizon, a seemingly endless field of mounds,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

More Bohol turnoffs

Visiting relatives from Down Under recently came back from what was supposed to be their dream beach vacation in Bohol, one of our renowned island getaways that has been under the unwanted glare of criticism for its degradation of the world-famous Chocolate Hills, with disappointing news about the algal bloom affecting the island and the reckless disregard of local government authorities about the safety of beachgoers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

China s Xi lauds ties with Indonesia during president-elect visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's strong ties with Indonesia during a meeting Monday with President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Xi laid plans for regional peace and affirmed China's commitment to deepen maritime cooperation with Indonesia.State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi told Prabowo that bilateral ties "have entered a new stage of jointly building a community with a shared future." He also added t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Ted Failon kinuwestiyon ang ‘ilong’ ni SB19 Justin, fans umalma

KINUYOG ng mga fans at supporters ng SB19 ang broadcaster na si Ted Failon matapos ang kanyang pagpansin sa ilong ng PPop group member na si Justin de Dios. Sa isang episode kasi ng “Ted Failon and DJ Chacha sa Radyo 5” nitong Lunes, March 4, natalakay ng kasamahan niya na si DJ Chacha ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

China slams foreign criticism of Hong Kong’s upcoming Article 23 national security law

The law, known as Article 23, will target crimes including treason, theft of state secrets, espionage, sabotage, sedition, and 'external interference,' including from foreign governments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Mariel Rodriguez draws flak for IV drip session at Senate

Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla drew criticism online after conducting a glutathione or gluta drip session at the Senate office of her husband and fellow actor Robin Padilla......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Israeli swimmer booed by crowd in sour finish to World Championships

The presence of Israeli swimmers in the Doha World Championships has drawn criticism from some Qatari media outlets and pro-Palestine groups amid Israel's military campaign in Gaza.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Ex-Palawan governors trial moved to Quezon City

The Supreme Court has ordered the trial of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, who is accused of murdering environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011, transferred from Palawan to Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom

In this story, Bulatlat highlights the story of women writers who are in detention for expressing their criticism and dissent through their craft. The post Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Jan. 11

TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 213 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Thursday, after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported. A total of 52 people remained unaccounted for in the hardest-hit prefecture as of 9 a.m. local time, while at least 567 people suffered injuries due to the quakes, public broadcaster NHK said. (Japan-Ea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, June 2

HELSINKI -- Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir is set to become Iceland's new president, official data from the Icelandic national broadcaster RUV showed Sunday. According to the RUV, Tomasdottir led her opponents with 34.3 percent of the vote, followed by former Prime Minister Katrina Jakobsdottir, who came in second with 25.2 percent. (Iceland-New President) - - - - CHICAGO -- An overnight shooting.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, June 2

HELSINKI -- Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir is set to become Iceland's new president, official data from the Icelandic national broadcaster RUV showed Sunday. According to the RUV, Tomasdottir led her opponents with 34.3 percent of the vote, followed by former Prime Minister Katrina Jakobsdottir, who came in second with 25.2 percent. (Iceland-New President) - - - - CHICAGO -- An overnight shooting.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Confess to Kidapawan radioman’s slay, suspect told

The suspected gunman in the killing of a Kidapawan broadcaster has been asked to cooperate with authorities or “rot in jail.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Suspect in 2019 killing of Ed Dizon arrested

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 9, 2024, 5:26 pm CMFR/PHILIPPINES - The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) gave an update on the 2019 killing of broadcaster Eduardo "Ed" Dizon on May 3, World Press Freedom Day last week, saying police had arrested Junelle Jane Andagkit Poten, a suspect, on May 2 in Barangay Saguing, Makilala, Cotabato after receiving tips on Poten's whereabouts. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Lapid gunman gets up to 16 years in prison

A Las Piñas City court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to up to 16 years in prison in connection with the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid in 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Threats to press freedom

The country marks World Press Freedom Day today as the manhunt continues for former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted for the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

DOTr: No letup in active transport push

The Department of Transportation has committed to sustain its efforts to promote active transport, as it faces criticism for considering the removal of the bicycle lane along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Cristine Reyes ipinaampon ng ina noon, thankful sa adoptive family

NAGING bukas ang aktres na si Cristine Reyes tungkol sa bahagi ng kanyang childhood kung saan pansamantala siyang pinaampon ng kanyang ina. Sa interview niya sa ABS-CBN broadcaster na si Karen Davila, inamin niya na noong bata siya ay nahiwalay siya sa mga kapatid niya nang ipaalaga siya sa iba ng kanilang ina. “My mom,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Marc Logan moves to TV5

Broadcaster Marc Logan has joined the roster of TV5 talents in a recent contract signing attended by the Kapatid Network’s top executives. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024