Malaysian serviceman shoots 3 colleagues, self
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — A Malaysian serviceman shot dead three fellow air force personnel at a military base Friday before killing himself, police said, a rare case of gun violence in the Southeast Asian nation. He opened fire at around 7:30 a.m. at a guard post at the air force base in Sarawak state, […] The post Malaysian serviceman shoots 3 colleagues, self appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Australian senator who protested during Marcos’ speech censured by colleagues
'The action I took in the House today was deliberate and it is powerful. And I did it on behalf of every Filipino person whose human rights have been abused,' says Senator Janet Rice.....»»
Bill legalizing motorcycle taxis pushed
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday served notice to his colleagues in the House of Representatives about the “prioritization” of measures that will help mitigate the burden of commuters in public transportation, like the proposal to utilize motorcycle taxis......»»
Artists, colleagues call to 'FreeJadeCastro after warrantless arrest of director
Filipino actors, actresses, friends, and colleagues from the industry rally online for the immediate release of the director and his friends.....»»
From ‘Batibot’ to ‘Firefly’: Augie Rivera is championing children’s stories and sensitive issues
In the realm of children’s literature and television, few names shine as brightly as Augusto Rivera, known as Augie by his colleagues and readers......»»
Carla Abellana has some words of wisdom for colleagues going through breakups
Before there were the KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), BeaDom (Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque) and KimXi (Kim Chiu and Xian Lim) breakups, the TomCar (Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana) breakup happened first......»»
Creative ways to enjoy Tikoy for Chinese New Year 2024
Of all the edible gifts that one can give family, friends and colleagues on Chinese New Year, Tikoy, which is better known internationally as Nian Gao, is the most popular......»»
How LGUs shoo away investors
While discussing how Charter change can attract investors, my Viber group colleagues wondered if problems with LGU corruption are a bigger turnoff to investors than Constitutional restrictions on foreign investments......»»
Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro
“How many more artists will continue to be vulnerable to such attacks? We denounce how these violations of our rights persist under the current administration and join our colleagues in the call to release Castro immediately." The post Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Old Colleagues
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by his former colleagues in the City Government of Davao—(L-R): Tonying Llamas, Wendell Avisado, and Verner Monsanto—at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City Tuesday evening (30 January 2024). Duterte faced the press anew for his squabble with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. MindaNews photo.....»»
Justice still elusive as environmental activists, journalists commemorate 13th death anniversary of Gerry Ortega
Ortega was known to courageously oppose influential mining aimed at exploiting the natural resources of Palawan. His colleagues firmly believe that the broadcaster was killed for reporting on the misuse of the Malampaya fund by the local government at that time. The post Justice still elusive as environmental activists, journalists commemorate 13th death anniversary of Gerry Ortega appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
A shared future for mankind
It was a real pleasure to kick off the new year with my friends and colleagues in media last Wednesday at Dusit Thani Hotel for a media party hosted by the Chinese embassy in the Philippines......»»
When truth comes second
Priceless lessons on the most basic traits of honesty and integrity were learned from our forefathers, grandparents, parents, more senior friends, teachers and colleagues......»»
Media advisory: Happy holidays from the Police Media Centre + operating hours
On behalf of New Zealand Police, we wish all our media friends, colleagues, and stakeholders a safe and happy holiday season.Like many of you, we'll continue to be available throughout the holiday period.The Media Centre will operate from 6am to 9pm weekdays and 7am to 9pm weekends except for the following days: Monday 25 December (Christmas Day) - 7am to 9pm Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 January -.....»»
Senators discuss possible replacement of Tolentino in Blue Ribbon
Senate colleagues of Sen. Francis Tolentino are discussing his possible replacement as Blue Ribbon committee chairman, saying he has become busy with preparations for his re-election bid in 2025......»»
Raps filed vs suspect in killing of university guards
Charges have been filed against a former security guard who was tagged in the killing of his two former colleagues in front of a university in Silang, Cavite last month......»»
‘We shall overcome’ | Searching for Bazoo and Dexter with a firmer resolve
Seven months after Dexter Capuyan and Gene Jamil “Bazoo” De Jesus disappeared, family, friends, and colleagues are still determined to find them as they renew their commitment and enjoin others in their search. The post ‘We shall overcome’ | Searching for Bazoo and Dexter with a firmer resolve appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
News in Pictures | Filipino journalists light candles for colleagues slain in Gaza
According to Committee to Protect Journalists, as of Nov. 7, thirty-seven journalists and media workers were confirmed dead. Majority of those who died were Palestinians with 32 deaths. The post News in Pictures | Filipino journalists light candles for colleagues slain in Gaza appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PCG on alert for barangay, SK elections
The Philippine Coast Guard said on Thursday that it is focused on maintaining peace and order in the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on 30 October. Philippine Coast Guard Rear Admiral Armand Balilo stressed that the operation units of the PCG are on full alert for the elections, in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. “Almost all operating units of the Philippine Coast Guard throughout the Philippines are on alert, and our activities are focused on maintaining peace during travel [for Undas] and the SK and barangay elections on Monday,” Balilo said in an interview. “Our mandate is to prioritize those far-flung areas where assets and personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard will be needed," he added. As for the recent collision that occurred in the West Philippine Sea between Philippine and Chinese vessels, Balilo said: “Despite the recent incident of a collision in the West Philippine Sea... the Philippine Coast Guard personnel [will] not be swayed by what happened and [will] just do the duty assigned to us. We are committed to working on the RoRe [rotation and resupply] mission and we will support our colleagues in the Philippine Navy.” The post PCG on alert for barangay, SK elections appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bankman-Fried to testify at his US crypto trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, plans to make another high-stakes gamble and testify in his defense on Thursday at his criminal fraud trial. Bankman-Fried's decision to take the stand comes after three weeks of devastating testimony for the 31-year-old known as SBF, who has been accused of stealing billions of dollars from clients. His lawyer, Mark Cohen, told Judge Lewis Kaplan he expected Bankman-Fried's testimony to last for four or five hours. He is expected to begin around 2:00 p.m. (1800 GMT). Prosecutors were wrapping up their case on Thursday and handing it over to the defense, which said it plans to call four witnesses, including Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried, once one of the most respected figures in crypto, has been charged with seven counts of fraud, embezzlement, and criminal conspiracy. If convicted, he could face a de facto life sentence of more than 100 years in prison. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate had, in just a few years, turned his FTX platform into the world's second-biggest crypto exchange -- making him a tech-world billionaire wunderkind. But his empire began to crumble last November when a news report pointed to unhealthy ties between FTX and Alameda Research, Bankman-Fried's personally owned trading company. Amid growing revelations, major investors pulled their money out of FTX, sinking it swiftly into bankruptcy. Some $8.7 billion was still unaccounted for after the dust settled, according to the receiver appointed to manage the liquidation. Bankman-Fried has denied taking other people's money, blaming former colleagues for the situation. But key witnesses in recent weeks, all former FTX or Alameda employees, refuted his account. Supported by internal documents compiled by the prosecution, they said he was behind the breaches and did not lose sight of the financial situation of FTX and Alameda. Ex-girlfriend offers evidence Among those taking the stand was Caroline Ellison, Bankman-Fried's former business partner and girlfriend. She offered conclusive evidence against him and delivered details on his management, saying he was involved in all major decisions. Ellison, a Stanford University mathematics graduate, was appointed by Bankman-Fried in 2021 to head Alameda, whose activities were largely financed by money from customers of FTX without their knowledge. She has pleaded guilty to fraud charges and agreed to cooperate with the prosecution, as have two other close associates of Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried's decision to testify in his defense is unusual in a country where criminal defendants generally decline to do so because they have to face cross-examination and run the risk of incriminating themselves. Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, comedian Bill Cosby, singer R. Kelly, and drug trafficker Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman were among high-profile defendants who declined to testify at their recent trials. A Cornell University study of hundreds of trials published in 2009 found that 77 percent of defendants who chose to testify were convicted while 72 percent of those who declined to take the stand were found guilty. The post Bankman-Fried to testify at his US crypto trial appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Republicans pick ‘novice’ as 4th speaker nominee
Republicans have named a fourth candidate for speaker of the United States House of Representatives and hope to end two weeks of party division and a leaderless lower chamber. Louisiana’s Mike Johnson won an internal party vote just hours after previous nominee, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, buckled under a backlash led by former President Donald Trump and announced his withdrawal. Johnson — the vice chairman of the conference but a relative novice in politics — lost out to Emmer earlier in the day but quickly threw his hat back in the ring after his leadership colleague bowed out. Only 128 of Johnson’s colleagues voted for him in the final round of balloting, according to US media — with 29 preferring his rival, Florida lawmaker Byron Donalds, and another 44 casting their votes for someone else entirely. Like Johnson, Emmer had baselessly sown doubt over the validity of Biden’s 2020 election win over Trump, but supporters of the former president were angered by the majority whip voting to certify the result. Trump took to his Truth social website to brand Emmer a “globalist RINO” — short for “Republican in name only.” If Johnson were to succeed where his colleagues have failed, he would be the least experienced speaker in more than a century, having never chaired a committee or held a top leadership role. Moving up to the House from state-level politics only in 2017, Johnson could find himself presiding over a government shutdown in three weeks unless he can cut a 2024 budget deal with much more seasoned negotiators in the White House that is acceptable to his party. He would also be expected to lead the deeply fractured conference through upcoming fights over funding for Ukraine and Israel in their conflicts with Russia and Hamas. Tuesday’s disarray marked two weeks since the party’s first nominee to replace Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, withdrew as it became clear he was nowhere near the 217 votes needed to be elected. Hard-line Trump ally Jim Jordan, the next nominee, flopped three times on the House floor as successively larger tallies of Republican opponents joined the Democrats to reject him. The post Republicans pick ‘novice’ as 4th speaker nominee appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»