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PNP prepares for Acorda’s retirement

The Philippine National Police has started preparations for the change-of-command ceremony and retirement honors for PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

PBA: James Yap still undecided on retirement

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine swingman James Yap is at a crossroads with regard to his basketball future. Yap, who signed a one-conference deal to return with Rain or Shine in the offseason last September, said he has “not yet” decided on a potential retirement following the Elasto Painters’ exit in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Friday. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Early retirement of coal plants to significantly cut CO2 emissions

The early retirement of coal supply agreements in the Philippines is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning the country with the objectives of the Paris Agreement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

MUP pensions, Maharlika Fund pose risks to PH economy, says new study

Dr. Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, a former senior research fellow of government think-tank PIDS, says the Filipino people ‘should be the ones to monitor the Maharlika Fund because this is your fund’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84

MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died.  His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Romblon lawmaker, ex-Eastern Samar government cleared in fertilizer scam

Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and former Eastern Samar governor Clotilde Salazar have been cleared of graft in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Ex-Iloilo lawmaker acquitted of ‘pork’ rap

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Iloilo 5th District representative Rolex Suplico of a graft case in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting P14.7 million in 2007......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Baguio village treasurer gets 8 years for falsification

A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for falsifying a list of recipients of rubber boots, vests and other protective gear purchased by the barangay in 2015......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Gibo, AFP officials visit security facilities in Aurora

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited key security facilities in Aurora province on Thursday in an effort to ensure the country’s control over resources in the Philippine Rise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Resupply missions in West Philippine Sea to continue – AFP

Amid continuing harassment by China, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the military will continue to carry out rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Solon sipsip sa China, campaign fund inaasinta

Parang suso kung sumipsip sa China ang isang mambabatas para lamang makakuha ng campaign fund sa pagtakbo niya sa 2025 elections. The post Solon sipsip sa China, campaign fund inaasinta first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

SSS taps Metrobank to manage P1.5 billion fund

Social Security System (SSS), the state-pension fund, has selected Metrobank Trust, the trust banking arm of the Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to manage a P1.5 billion balanced fund......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced

Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established.  The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Jason Kelces biggest d–k joke got the nod from Nick Foles wife

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce delivered a retirement speech that caught many by surprise with his mention of former teammate Nick Foles’ genitalia. Kelce.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

3 TLRC execs get 26 years for ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan yesterday sentenced three ranking officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center to serve up to 26 years in prison for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their involvement in the “pork barrel” fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024