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DOJ: Law enforcement, gov t execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’

In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

103 areas under state of calamity due to heat

A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

China rebukes US deployment of missiles in Indo-Pacific

Beijing officials are decrying the deployment of U.S. medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the Cold War.China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing Thursday, said China 'expresses grave concern" and 'strongly opposes the U.S. ... strengthening forward deployment at China's doorstep to seek unilateral military advantage.'The U.S. military on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Breaking the cycle of poverty with entrepreneurship

In my recent chat with former presidential spokesman, writer and businessman Ernie Abella, he asked me an interesting question: Can entrepreneurship boost the Philippine economy?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Quiboloy not ‘armed and dangerous’ even with 19 guns – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, who has an arrest warrant for sexual abuse, is not considered “armed and dangerous” even though he has 19 assorted firearms, the spokesman of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Col. Jean Fajardo said, in a press conference on Monday. Fajardo explained that under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Jinggoy denies Roque claim on Sierra Madre ‘deal’

It was “unacceptable” for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to claim that former president Joseph Estrada made a deal with Beijing to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA

A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China

washington - The U.S. and Philippines will for the first time venture outside Manila's territorial waters when they begin joint annual combat drills in April, a Philippines government spokesman said Thursday.Colonel Michael Logico said elements of the Balikatan 2024 drills would be conducted about 22 kilometers (more than 12 nautical miles) off the west coast of Palawan, an island in the archipelago nation that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price

Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Miami Open: Grigor Dimitrov ousts Carlos Alcaraz in quarterfinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Eleventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov came out strong against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday night and went on to win 6-2, 6-4 in the Miami Open quarterfinals, his first victory over a top-five player in nearly five years. Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev, who beat unseeded Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-5, will play Dimitrov in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Eala succumbs to cramps, falls in Miami Open qualifying draw

Alex Eala could not sustain her historic win against a former World No. 5 player as she fell short in the finals of the prestigious Miami Open qualifying draw at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Eala gets early boot in Abu Dhabi Open

Alex Eala had an early exit in the Abu Dhabi Open after falling in the round of 32 against World No. 55 Magda Linette, 7-6(4), 6-1, Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Sinner stages great escape to pip Medvedev for Australian Open crown

Italian Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Novak Djokovic-slayer, completes an incredible comeback against Daniil Medvedev to become the youngest Australian Open champion in 16 years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Swiatek storms back in Aussie Open thriller

Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally “at the airport” before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group

In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Sara Duterte: Quiboloy being unfairly targeted

Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly come to the defense of her father’s spiritual adviser Apollo Quiboloy, downplaying the sexual abuse and trafficking charges against him by describing the congressional probes into his actions as a form of “unfair” and “violent” targeting by accusers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Castro appeals DOJ dismissal of complaint vs Duterte

ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has asked the Department of Justice to annul the dismissal of the grave threat complaint she filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Castro asks DOJ to review grave threat raps vs ex-president Duterte

Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers Party-list) asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss the fiscal's resolution after the Quezon City prosecutor junked the grave threat charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Amid Marcos-Duterte infighting, transport group seeks unity vs PUVMP

Transport group PISTON warned the public against being distracted by the recent spat between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying that they are equally responsible for the impending jeepney phaseout......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Castro dismayed over dismissal of complaint vs ex-Pres Duterte

House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Representative France Castro is dismayed over the Quezon City Prosecutor's dismissal of her complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024