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Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 18, 2024, 3:52 pm JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern

JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists and critics during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff

The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Malixi, 3 others shoot for title in WAAP golf tilt

Rianne Malixi, coming off a breakthrough victory in Australia, is poised for another shot at golfing glory as she gears up for the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship unfolding on February 1 in Thailand......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

DigiPlus earmarks P2 billion for 2024 capex

Fast-growing digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. plans to spend as much as P2 billion this year as it looks to sustain its growth momentum and ramp up its digital offerings......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Marcos admin eyes building 20 new dams by 2028

To meet the country’s growing demand for water and power, the government is eyeing to build 20 medium and three to five large dams by 2028, the end of President Marcos’ term, according to National Irrigation Administration head Eduardo Guillen......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

UN Security Council demands immediate Gaza ceasefire after US abstains

(1st UPDATE) The US abstains from the vote to allow the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire amid growing global pressure for a truce.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The US abstains from the vote to allow the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire amid growing global pressure for a truce.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Asialink eyes P2.4 billion in truck loans as e-commerce grows

Asialink Finance Corp. is looking at lending as much as P2.4 billion this year to the fast growing market for brand new and used trucks that are essential to the growth of e-commerce and logistics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

New NAIA terminal eyed at Nayon site

A new passenger terminal will rise at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in three years, as part of the project of the new concessionaire led by San Miguel Corp. to expand the country’s premier gateway to accommodate the growing demand for air travel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

High demand to feed growth in broiler output

Local broiler production could grow by at least two percent to as much as 1.943 million metric tons this year on the back of growing demand as chicken meat remains an affordable commodity for Filipino households......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

The best is yet to come

With the situation turning from bad to worse at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), it’s not surprising that there is growing anticipation for the takeover by the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) group of NAIA’s rehabilitation and operation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Taxing pixels: Taking a byte out of the digital pie

Despite the promise of convenience and growing popularity of electronic commerce (e-commerce), the widespread use of digital trade platforms has proven to be a challenging endeavor for the government especially in shaping regulatory policies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Growing local support for ICC doesn’t convince Marcos to change stance

Separate surveys conducted in December 2023 by polling firms Social Weather Stations and OCTA reveal an increasing trend in favor of the ICC probe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Valerie Mayor Sotto: How to be a model pastry chef

While she was growing up, Valerie Sotto, founder of Valerie’s Kitchen, would enjoy watching her mom Sonia Mayor bake family favorites like pineapple upside down cake, apple pie, pumpkin pie, bread pudding and sponge cakes for Sunday reunions and other special occasions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024