Campaigns for Mindanao s independence already settled
House lawmakers on Tuesday bucked the recent calls by former President Rodrigo Duterte to secede Mindanao from the country, saying that the lengthy peace processes undertaken by Mindanaoans through the years have “already settled” the matter of the region’s autonomy......»»
FACT CHECK | Mindanao comprises 28 provinces, not 27 as ‘Kulas’ writes
The Facebook post of famous Canadian vlogger BecomingFilipino that Mindanao has 27 provinces is wrong. Mindanao comprises 28 provinces as of September 2023, after Maguindanao province was divided into Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte with the ratification of Republic Act 11550 (An Act Dividing the Province of Maguindanao Into Two Provinces, namely: Maguindanao […].....»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
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......»»
Near Top 10 finish for Yuka
Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso faded in the final push for the inaugural Ford Championship crown and settled for joint 13th Sunday at the Seville Golf and Country Club in Arizona......»»
Pagdanganan, Ardina gear up for golf battle in Thailand, Taiwan
Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina launch their respective campaigns in Thailand and Taiwan, respectively, next week, both aiming for solid finishes in hopes of making a mark early in the season......»»
SM Group lauded for transparent reporting, social campaigns
The SM Group recently received 14 awards for public relations during the 59th Anvil Awards......»»
Talon Esports settles for bronze in Pokemon Unite Asia tiff
The lone Philippine bet in the Pokemon Unite Asia Champions League 2024, Talon Esports, settled for third place as it fell against India’s Team True Gravity, 0-2, in the lower bracket finals......»»
Ardina falters in moving day, falls behind by 7
Dottie Ardina’s bid to close in on Haruka Kawasaki suffered a snag with a last-hole mishap as she settled for a 72 and fell seven strokes off the pace in the third round of the Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship at the Orient Golf and Country Club in Taoyuan City Saturday......»»
Sarno misses podium finish in Tashkent
Due to failure to adjust to the biting cold, Vanessa Sarno hurt her knees and settled for a fifth-place finish in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Wednesday......»»
Sarno succumbs to cold weather, ends up at 5th in Asian weightlifting tilt
Due to failure to adjust to the biting cold, Vanessa Sarno hurt her knees and settled for a fifth-place finish in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan......»»
G2 Blacklist ends Wild Rift League campaign at 2nd
All-Filipino team G2 Blacklist settled for second place, falling short in the 2023 Wild Rift League (WRL) Asia Season 2 finals with a 3-4 loss to China’s Keep Best Gaming......»»
A crystal milestone: 15 remarkable years of the PANAta Awards
Fifteen years ago, a vision was born within the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA). It was a vision to honor advertising campaigns, realizing the profound impact brands have on consumers and society in general. And so, the PANAta Awards came into being, igniting a legacy of brand excellence that continues to shine brightly today......»»
4 struggling teams resume campaigns
Four teams that struggled in the early goings of the PBA Philippine Cup look to start making big moves to push their respective playoff drives......»»
Smart Sports, Capital1 win
The Smart Sports Scribes exacted sweet revenge against the Say Chiz Smileys while the Capital1 Solar Boys got back on the winning track with a big win over the Strong Group Athletics Press Row Bros to open their second-round campaigns in the 2024 PSA Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday......»»
PVL All-Filipino off the wraps
Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo launch their ambitious title campaigns as they tackle newbies Strong Group Athletics and Capital1 Solar Energy, respectively, today at the start of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»
Generative AI faces major test as Indonesia holds largest election since boom
From AI avatars made using Midjourney to speech generators that use data from social media and news websites, the Indonesian elections on February 14 offer a glimpse of generative AI's use in campaigns.....»»
Seasoned stars Murray, Wawrinka make early Australia Open exits
Andy Murray, 36, and Stan Wawrinka, 38, end their respective Australian Open campaigns in the opening round.....»»
Philippines debt declines to P14.9 trillion in March
The country’s outstanding debt declined by nearly two percent to P14.93 trillion as of end-March from a record P15.18 trillion a month ago as the government settled its obligations to both local and foreign lenders, according to the Bureau of the Treasury......»»
Fully independent PHI-NADO pushed
With the WADA compliance issue settled and cleared, the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization are moving forward and making sure that all bases are covered from hereon......»»
BOP shortfall narrows to $196 million in February
The Philippines registered a balance of payments shortfall of $196 million in February, its second straight month of deficit, as the government settled more foreign debt obligations last month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»