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200 artists, 9 galleries to mount experiential ALT Philippines 2024
Five critically acclaimed artists, live performances, a silent auction and daily tours with an art curator are some of the highlights at this year's ALT Philippines. .....»»
Warring MILF leaders settle clan war
Two warring leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who were engaged in what is said to be the bloodiest rido in Basilan, have reconciled......»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
The Jets on family, music and legacy
The Jets, a Tongan-American family band that was formed in 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, achieved global success from 1985 to 1990 with three world tours and five Top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. Renowned for songs like Crush on You, You Got It All, and Make It Real, the group has navigated the “challenges” of working together daily, maintaining resilience and cohesion......»»
Piolo ang lalaking walang pahinga, after MMFF sabak agad sa Pamilya Sagrado
SI PIOLO Pascual na talaga ang pinakasikat na aktor sa Pilipinas dahil sa sunud-sunod niyang mga proyekto noong 2023 hanggang ngayong 2024. Hindi pa nga siya nakakapahinga mula sa mga patung-patong na promo at mall tours ng pelikula niyang “Mallari” para sa nakaraang Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 ay heto’t sasalang na ulit siya sa.....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training. The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»
Carreon-Lagoc: “Speak it still once again.”
Carreon-Lagoc: “Speak it still once again.”.....»»
Davao police ready to arrest Quiboloy once order comes out
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11) is ready to implement the arrest order for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, an official said. Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, said they will apprehend Quiboloy once they have the copy of the arrest order. Last […].....»»
Tell it to SunStar: Let the spirit of Edsa ignite our unity to rise once more R
Tell it to SunStar: Let the spirit of Edsa ignite our unity to rise once more R.....»»
Explainer: What we know so far on Boljoon’s once-lost pulpit panels
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The latest collection unveiled at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) sparked not only a renewed interest in history but also prompted the Cebuano community to take action to preserve Cebu’s heritage. The case of the once-missing pulpit panels of Boljoon’s Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima is nearly.....»»
Railways to progress
All this talk about separating Mindanao, the so-called Land of Promise, from the rest of the republic puts the spotlight once more on the island which, with its vast resources, had the potential to feed the whole country – at least once upon a time in decades past......»»
Iran s Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, officials said. The seizure further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways.The vessel was once known as the Suez Rajan and was involved in a yearlong dispute that ultimately saw the U.S. Justice Department seize 1 million barrels of Irani.....»»
How to Take Advantage of the Sinulog Season
The festive Sinulog season is now once again upon us, and entrepreneurs once again have a unique chance to tap into the dynamic energy and vibrant spirit that comes with the celebration. The Sinulog Festival is now not only a cultural extravaganza and a religious event but also a potential goldmine for businesses willing to […].....»»
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has viewed that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and relocate the Ghazipur Dairy and Bhalswa Dairy, as they are situated adjacent to the Sanitary Landfill Sites ('SLFS'). The court said that the dairies should be moved to areas where proper sewage, drainage, biogas plants, ample open space for the cattle to move around, and sufficient grazing areas are available......»»
Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy
Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»
Philippines, US to counter China’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea – envoy
The Philippines and the United States will collaborate to counter China’s “false narratives” on the West Philippine Sea, Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Wednesday......»»
Red tape hinders Philippines investments – German envoy
Persisting red tape is the biggest hindrance to expanding investments in the Philippines, according to German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke......»»
Huge US, Japan investments coming
At least $100 billion in investments from the US and Japan may come to the Philippines in five to 10 years as a result of the historic trilateral summit here that aims to deepen the three countries’ economic and defense ties, an envoy said yesterday......»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»