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Teachers, academics join growing movement vs Charter change
A newly formed alliance of teachers and academics has branded the government’s Charter change campaign as a form of historical distortion, warning that efforts to tweak the fundamental law also aim to erase the memory of the years-long anti-Marcos struggle that birthed the country’s democratic cornerstone......»»
National Museum open to sharing historical pulpit panels with Cebu
Government officials in Cebu called for the return of the panels, citing their significance to the province’s religious and cultural heritage. .....»»
Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple
The two journalists were charged with being accomplices to damaging an historical site and public vandalism, says Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, which is representing the two men.....»»
‘Kampilan’: A film chronicling Lapu-Lapu’s heroism as told in Maranao’s version
The Sultanate Films International is brewing a historical film that chronicles the heroism of Lapu-Lapu, regarded as the first Filipino hero who, along with his men, gallantly fought and beat the Spanish forces in the Battle of Mactan in 1521......»»
Nuclear energy is safe, DOE says
Given historical adversities involving nuclear power plants across the world, the Department of Energy has assured the public of careful planning for the use of nuclear energy in the Philippines......»»
Marcos: Charter change only about economic reforms, ‘nothing more’
Fears of amending political provisions of the 1987 Constitution come against the backdrop of an important historical detail – that charter change under his father's regime decades was a key factor in being in power for 21 years.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
PETValue Philippines Recycles 1-B PET Bottles, Seeks to Forge More Partnerships to Build on Sustainability milestone
PETValue Philippines, the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling facility, celebrates a landmark achievement of 1 billion PET bottles recycled—underscoring the impact of strong collective action toward a fully circular economy. A joint venture between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, PETValue gives limitless life to clear PET plastic […].....»»
PETValue Philippines Recycles 1 Billion PET Bottles, Seeks to Forge More Partnerships to Build on Sustainability milestone
PETValue Philippines, the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling facility, celebrates a landmark achievement of 1 billion PET bottles recycled—underscoring the impact of strong collective action toward a fully circular economy. A joint venture between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, PETValue gives limitless life to clear PET plastic […].....»»
PVL tasked to handle Philippine women s volleyball team
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sealed a landmark decision that bestows the Premiere Volleyball League (PVL) the responsibility to select the members, train and manage the women’s national team for international competitions......»»
NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development
In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»
US Army s Mid-Range Capability makes its first deployment in the Philippines for Salaknib 24
NORTHERN LUZON, Philippines - In a historic first, the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force successfully deployed the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines, on April 11, 2024, as part of Exercise Salaknib 24. This landmark deployment marks a significant milestone for the new capability while enhancing interoperability, readiness, and defense capabilities in coordination with the Armed Forces o.....»»
SC mulls use of AI translators, podcasts about cases
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Imagine adaptive algorithms translating courtroom exchanges from English to major Filipino dialects in real time for the benefit of litigants, or podcasts that explain the scope and impact of landmark decisions to average citizens. These are just samples of the technological and educational innovations that may soon be embraced by the.....»»
Dismissal of graft charges vs Blaan chieftain lauded
Blaan and T’boli tribe members in South Cotabato province were elated after the Ombudsman dismissed the corruption charges against a renowned tribal leader. He was earlier accused of mishandling of government funds, for them a landmark dispensation of justice benefiting their communities......»»
Manager admits no environmental clearance for Chocolate Hills resort; to close temporarily
The manager of the viral resort situated in the heart of Bohol's Chocolate Hills admitted an Environmental Compliance Certificate was not obtained for the resort's construction, but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark......»»
Non-poor enjoy subsidy
One of the landmark statutes that have broadened a bit the access of Filipinos to education is Republic Act (RA) 6728, or the GASTPE Law, for brevity’s sake......»»
Megaworld Hits Record Financial Performance in 2023, Income up 26% to P19.4 Billion
Megaworld Corporation, the country’s premier township developer, achieved a landmark milestone in its financial performance for the year 2023 as its full-year net income surged by 26% to P19.4 billion. Its consolidated revenues, on the other hand, rose by 17% to P69.7 billion. Net income attributable to the parent company’s shareholders also jumped by 29% […].....»»
Landmark power joint venture to cost $3.3 billion
Energy powerhouses Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corp. and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) have forged a $3.3-billion deal to help boost the country’s energy security and make affordable power accessible to more consumers......»»
Philippines ratifies WTO deal on fisheries subsidies
The Philippines has ratified the World Trade Organization agreement on fisheries subsidies, which seeks to curb harmful subsidies like support for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing , bringing the landmark multilateral deal closer to effectivity......»»