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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Celebrating 50 years of APCU

Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly 2024: Commemorates Twenty Years of Transformative Advocacy

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly 2024: Commemorates Twenty Years of Transformative Advocacy

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Elephant Grounds marks decade in the Philippines with new, returning items

Hong Kong-based cafe concept Elephant Grounds is celebrating 10 years in the Philippines by putting up a couple of new items on its food menu as well as the return of a crowd-favorite dessert......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

OSANiño Exhibit: A 40-year retrospection of devotion

Celebrating 40 years of canonical existence as a province of Sto. Niño de Cebu, the Order of Saint Augustin (OSA) exhibited sacred art pieces at SM Seaside City Cebu – Cube Wing Atrium. It features religious pieces that pay homage to the religious order’s infancy, growth, and the adoration the Holy Child has garnered over.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Celebrate Sinulog in style with Island Souvenirs

Every year, Islands Souvenirs loves to kick-off the new year by celebrating Cebuano’s personalities, history, culture, and creativity through wearable merchandise and this year’s theme, Sinulog Carnival: Life of the Party! Over the years, our institutionalized Cut and Style campaign has cemented itself as a staple Sinulog activity for locals and tourists alike. It has.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

MMFF 2023 is now highest-grossing edition of all time

The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival is officially the highest-grossing edition of all time, having surpassed the box-office earnings of the 2018 edition at P1.069 billion as of Jan. 7......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024

Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Jericho Rosales working on comeback show, unnamed Star Cinema movie

Six years after his last TV role in the hit 2018 show "Halik" opposite Yam Concepcion and Yen Santos, Jericho Rosales is set to appear in another show this year......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

After 6 years, Boracay beach parties are back

When Boracay reopened in October 2018 after a six-month rehabilitation project, parties have been confined to establishments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Indonesian Vice President to visit New Zealand

Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin will visit New Zealand next week, the first here by an Indonesian leader since 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced."New Zealand and Indonesia have a strong partnership," Mr Peters says. "The Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen this further, building on 65 years of par.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Why BBM is pro-America

Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s pivot to America will soon yield dividends – in terms of investments in critical areas, jobs and job training, solid infrastructure, energy independence, digital connectivity, microchip production, agribusiness, mass transport and logistics hubs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

WATCH: Visit the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite

Refresh your memory of Aguinaldo’s life and Philippine history on a trip to the site where Philippine independence was proclaimed in 1898.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Marcos tells independent Mindanao advocates to drop agenda | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Marcos & Mindanao independence, Davao de Oro landslide, Taylor Swift.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

BARMM leaders buck Duterte’s secession call

Leaders of different sectors in the Bangsamoro region yesterday rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Mindanao independence, asserting that they will never ruin the gains of their peace process with the national government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

China ‘appreciates’ Marcos Jr. affirmation of one-China policy

China is pleased with the Philippines’ reaffirmation of commitment to the one-China policy, as articulated in a media interview by President Marcos who also stressed he was not endorsing Taiwan independence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Marcos defends tweet that angered China, says PH not endorsing Taiwan independence

'Noong naging presidente ako, binati ako. So what do you do? It’s just common courtesy that you do the same to them,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says of his tweet congratulating Taiwan's new president.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024