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Italian artist Pistoletto’s ‘Venus of the Rags’ destroyed in fire
One of Italian contemporary artist Michelangelo Pistoletto's most famous works, "Venus of the Rags", has been burnt to cinders in a suspected arson attack in Naples, authorities said Wednesday. The installation, in which a statue of the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility stands next to a vast pile of colored, discarded clothes, was destroyed where it stood on display near the town hall in the southern Italian city. Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi said the fire in the early hours of Wednesday was "an act of great violence which leaves us speechless", and promised the installation would be rebuilt. Pistoletto was "embittered and hurt" by the "vandalism", Manfredi said, but keen that the fire be "interpreted by us as a (chance for a) fresh start". After examining neighborhood surveillance camera footage, police arrested a 32-year-old homeless man on suspicion of arson and destruction of artistic works, according to Il Corriere della Sera. There are several versions of the "Venus of the Rags", which was first created in 1967 and juxtaposes an iconic figure of classical culture and beauty with the detritus of contemporary society. Pistoletto, 90, is a central figure in Italy's Arte Povera (Poor Art) movement, and his works have been shown across the world, including in London, New York, and Paris. The post Italian artist Pistoletto’s ‘Venus of the Rags’ destroyed in fire appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NBI, NICA warn of potential risks in US Afghan request
The National Bureau of Investigation and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency on Friday aired warnings about the United States' request to temporarily house Afghan nationals in the country. “I think the apprehension, as we noted, is that they may have sympathizers in the southern Philippines from our Muslim brothers. So, that is a possibility,” NBI Deputy Director for Operations Jose Justo Yap said during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations into the matter. The panel, headed by Senator Imee Marcos, eldest sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., called for a Senate inquiry into the “real intention” behind the US request. The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency echoed the same sentiment, stressing that rebel groups in Mindanao may exploit the situation. “We also expressed the same anxiety because they are given also the opportunity for these terrorists to travel and that is a problem of record checking. It will pose some security concerns later on,” NICA Director General Ricardo de Leon said. De Leon stressed that accepting Afghan nationals who worked for the US may be used as propaganda and attract Taliban sympathizers to attack the country. “Certainly, this could be used as propaganda. This could also -- since our apprehension is about the sleepers -- they could always be activated and it will have an impact as far as the revival of some activities in the South,” he pointed out. For his part, new Defense chief Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro said he would defer to the legal opinion of the Department of Justice on the matter. The post NBI, NICA warn of potential risks in US Afghan request appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernizing the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say. The SIPRI think tank estimates that China has a stockpile of around 350 nuclear warheads -- small fry when compared with the United States and Russia. But it is growing fast and could have 1,500 warheads by 2035, according to a Pentagon estimate published in November. "China appears to no longer be satisfied with just a few hundred nuclear weapons to ensure its security," Matt Korda, of the Federation of American Scientists, told AFP. Since its first nuclear test in 1964, China has been content to maintain a comparatively modest arsenal and has maintained that it will never be the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict. But in recent years, under President Xi Jinping, it has begun a massive military modernization drive that includes upgrading its nuclear weapons to not only deter foes but also be able to counter-attack if deterrence fails. "China is undertaking the most significant expansion and modernization of its nuclear forces in the country's history," David Logan, an assistant professor at the US Naval War College, told AFP. This involves not only ramping up the production of warheads, but also upgrading the ability to deliver them with a nuclear triad: missiles, aircraft, and submarines. "The changes that are taking place or underway are very significant" and "will turn China from a state that has a nuclear retaliatory capability to one that is the world's third major nuclear power", Eric Heginbotham, Principal Research Scientist at MIT's Center for International Studies, told AFP. "This will mark the first time in history that the big nuclear powers will need to consider not one potential nuclear competitor, but two, and it will have implications for nuclear planning and stability everywhere." China is "rapidly" building launch facilities for intercontinental ballistic missiles, with more than 300 silos in total, according to the Pentagon last year. 'Lowest level required' China has stressed that it keeps "its nuclear force at the lowest level required for national security". And Xi said in a joint statement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin last month that nuclear war "must never be unleashed". Data is not publicly available, but the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has estimated that China spent $11.7 billion on its nuclear program in 2021 -- less than a third of what the United States was believed to have spent. Further, experts say there are obstacles to any rapid build-up of China's atomic stockpile -- primarily its limited means to produce the fissile materials needed for warheads. One possible helping hand could come from Russia. Beijing and Moscow pledged to step up nuclear cooperation at the recent summit between Xi and Putin. Top atomic energy officials from Russia agreed to assist China in completing "fast reactors", which can generate fissile material at a much faster rate than they consume it. Beijing insisted that the agreement was for its civilian nuclear program, but experts say it could also be used to build up fissile material stockpiles for warheads. "It would be technically possible for China to substantially grow its plutonium stockpiles with its new developmental civilian fast-breeder reactors using fuel supplied by Russia," Korda said. "However, there are no publicly-available indications that China intends to do this." China has "very limited reserves that would constrain a rapid build-up", Gregory Kulacki, China Project Manager at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told AFP. "According to public information about the pace of the fast breeder program's development... it will be difficult for China to produce the plutonium they need quickly." Anxiety about the US China has many reasons for its adversaries to believe its nuclear reach extends further than it does -- and the Pentagon has a track record of overstating it. But Beijing does have good reason to bulk up its capabilities. "Chinese strategists have been anxious about the possibility that the US could execute a disarming first strike against Beijing's nuclear forces," the Naval War College's Logan said. "The nuclear build-up is likely in part to ensure that the US cannot eliminate China's nuclear deterrent." China's assessment of what constitutes a credible nuclear deterrent may also be changing, experts say, and the substantial upgrades to its nuclear forces will embolden it -- particularly over self-ruled Taiwan or in the disputed South China Sea. Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taiwan, and has recently conducted two major rounds of military exercises around the island -- which it claims as its territory, to be taken one day. "A major factor is likely an assessment that a larger nuclear force is necessary to dissuade the United States's involvement in a future potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait," Ankit Panda at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace told AFP. "China may well believe that a larger nuclear force will moderate the amount of risk the United States is willing to tolerate in a limited, conventional conflict." The post China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Paano kinakaya ni Claudine Barretto ang pagiging single mommy?
BAGO pala bumalik sa pag-arte si Claudine Barretto ay kinausap niya ang mga anak niyang sina Sabina at Santino dahil nga mababago ang schedule ng pagkikita nilang mag-iina. “Nu’ng ginawa ko ‘yung ‘Bakit Manipis ang Ulap’ (2016) sa ibang network, kinausap ko sina Sabina at Santino, si Quia maliit pa no’n (at) wala pang Noah. […] The post Paano kinakaya ni Claudine Barretto ang pagiging single mommy? appeared first on Bandera......»»
Marvin umayaw sa teleserye: Hindi ko naramdaman na yun ang gusto ng puso at kaluluwa ko
COOKING o acting? Yan ang isa sa mga tanong na diretsahang sinagot ni Marvin Agustin sa isa niyang panayam kamakailan. Mahigit dalawang taon na ring napahinga ang actor-businessman sa larangan ng pag-arte at sinabi nga niya na hindi siya nagmamadaling bumalik sa harap ng mga camera. Ayon kay Marvin, mas nais muna niyang pagtuunan ng […] The post Marvin umayaw sa teleserye: Hindi ko naramdaman na yun ang gusto ng puso at kaluluwa ko appeared first on Bandera......»»
Gina Pareño napaiyak sa presscon ng ‘Tililing’, TikTok naging gamot sa anxiety attack
HINDI napigilan ng award-winning veteran actress na si Gina Pareño ang mapaiyak sa digital presscon ng pelikulang “Tililing” kamakailan. Sobrang na-touch kasi ang magaling na aktres sa mga papuring ibinigay sa kanya ng direktor nila sa movie na si Darryl Yap. Sinabi kasi ng kontrobersyal na direktor na ang mga artistang tulad ni Gina Pareño […] The post Gina Pareño napaiyak sa presscon ng ‘Tililing’, TikTok naging gamot sa anxiety attack appeared first on Bandera......»»
What you should know about anxiety & panic attack
In this time of the pandemic, anybody could experience what JM de Guzman had gone through.....»»
KC: Nandu’n ka ba nu’ng nag-ECQ at nagka-anxiety attack ako? Nu’ng na-heartbroken ako? Wala ka du’n!
“KAPAG sobrang sakit na, natatameme na lang ako.” Yan ang pag-amin ni KC Concepcion kapag matindi na ang ginagawang pambu-bully sa kanya sa social media. Ayon sa dalaga, kung noon ay talagang super affected siya sa panglalait sa kanya ng netizens lalo na sa itsura at katawan niya ibang usapan na raw ngayon. Para kay […] The post KC: Nandu’n ka ba nu’ng nag-ECQ at nagka-anxiety attack ako? Nu’ng na-heartbroken ako? Wala ka du’n! appeared first on Bandera......»»
‘Mobile Legends’ naging gamot ni Alden para labanan ang anxiety attack
ISA ang Mobile Legends sa naging “gamot” at “armas” ni Alden Richards para labanan ang kanyang anxiety attacks. Bukod sa laging pagdarasal at pagiging positibo sa gitna ng kanegahan sa mundo, ang paglalaro ng ML ang ginamit ng Pambansang Bae para maiwasan ang matinding kalunglutan at pagkabalisa. Last Sunday, naging special guest ang Asia’s Multimedia […] The post ‘Mobile Legends’ naging gamot ni Alden para labanan ang anxiety attack appeared first on Bandera......»»
Liza Diño sumasakit ang tiyan, nasusuka: I’ve been suffering from anxiety attacks
TATLONG linggo nang inaatake ng anxiety attack si Film Development Council of the Philippines Chairperson Liza Diño. Ito ang inamin ng asawa ni Ice Seguerra sa kanyang Facebook post kahapon kung saan ibinahagi rin niya kung paano dapat harapin at labanan ang depresyon o anxiety. Ayon kay Liza, alam na niya kung kailan siya […] The post Liza Diño sumasakit ang tiyan, nasusuka: I’ve been suffering from anxiety attacks appeared first on Bandera......»»
Ion Perez ‘gamot’ ni Vice sa stress, anxiety attack: Kay Ion kaya kong umiyak
SI Ion Perez ang nagsisilbing “gamot” ni Vice Ganda kapag natatakot at nagkakaroon ng anxiety attacks ngayong panahon ng pandemya. Ayon sa TV host-comedian, napakalaki ng tulong ng kanyang boyfriend para maging normal ang kanyang mental health condition sa panahon ng community quarantine dulot ng COVID-19. Sa kanyang online show na “Gabing-Gabi Vice,” sinabi ng […] The post Ion Perez ‘gamot’ ni Vice sa stress, anxiety attack: Kay Ion kaya kong umiyak appeared first on Bandera......»»
Baron napaiyak: Tinatamaan ako ng depresyon, miss na miss ko na asawa’t anak ko
IYAK nang iyak si Baron Geisler nang humarap sa publiko sa pamamagitan ng Facebook Live nitong nakaraang araw. Inamin ng aktor na nagkakaroon din siya ng anxiety attack nang dahil sa matinding lungkot ngayong may lockdown pa rin sa Metro Manila. Malayo si Baron sa kanyang pamilya ngayon na nasa Cebu dahil inabutan siya ng […] The post Baron napaiyak: Tinatamaan ako ng depresyon, miss na miss ko na asawa’t anak ko appeared first on Bandera......»»
Morado recalls De Leon’s big role in Lady Eagles perfect Season 77
Jia Morado shared how the then rookie Bea De Leon’s quick return from a finger injury turned out to be a pivotal moment for the Ateneo de Manila University’s perfect run back in UAAP Season 77 women’s volleyball tournament. The former Lady Eagles setter recalled how De Leon’s presence helped Ateneo complete an elimination round sweep for an outright Finals seat five years ago during an episode of The Score’s Kalye Confessions . “’Dun ko nakita kung gaano ka-passionate si Bea sa volleyball,” said Morado as she talked about the middle blockers rookie season. The Poveda product was a vital cog for the then repeat-seeking Lady Eagles. Ateneo was on a ten-game winning streak when De Leon sustained an injury while training in February 2015. De Leon suffered an open dislocation on her left index finger while trying to block an attack from then fellow rookie Maddie Madayag. “Ang dami talagang nangyari doon sa rookie year n’ya,” said Morado. “Kasama na doon na-injure ang daliri nya, na na-injure sa training at akala namin na di siya makakabalik for a long time sa games namin.” De Leon was out for two weeks and missed three games before making her return in the crucial end of elims match against archrival De La Salle University. “Sobrang crucial pa naman ng mga games namin noon and in the run for rookie of the year pa naman sana siya noon,” said Morado of De Leon, who was beaten by University of Sto. Tomas’ EJ Laure and University of the East libero Kath Arado for the Rookie of Year award. “So kami parang ‘Sayang, sobrang sayang.’” “(But) she cut her recovery short para makalaro sa Ateneo-La Salle game,” added Morado. The playmaker also lauded De Leon’s dedication that season as she opted not to undergo surgery but instead just had her finger stitched as she rested for a couple of weeks. De Leon, whose finger was heavily bandaged, was a surprise starter in the match against the Lady Spikers. “’Yun bumalik siya ng maaga kahit naka-tape pa ng sobra ang daliri niya,” Morado said. “Ang laking risk nun for her kasi kapag natamaan yun masama lalala ang injury niya but she played the game of her life nu’ng bumalik siya.” Her presence gave Ateneo a big boost in the all-important match that the Lady Eagles won in four sets, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 27-25. De Leon finished with 11 points including three kill blocks to back Alyssa Valdez, who scored 29 markers. With De Leon back in the fold, the Lady Eagles went on to write history as they defeated DLSU in the Finals to retain their crown in a perfect 16-0 season sweep. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @fromtheriles.....»»
US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with China
Washington, DC [US], March 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila in defending its sovereignty while criticising China's "dangerous" water cannon attack at the Philippine supply mission vessel on Saturday. In a telephonic conversation between Austin and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, the US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty.....»»
Tothapi may bagong single, ka-join na sa Sony Music family
LEVEL up ang breakthrough Bicol-based band na Tothapi! Sila kasi ang pinakabagong pamilya ng Sony Music Entertainment na kinabibilangan ng ilan sa mga biggest OPM acts ng bansa, katulad ng Ben&Ben, SB19, Denise Julia, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, The Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, at marami pang iba. “It has been an amazing ride with Sony Music.....»»
Cavite nagdeklara ng ‘state of calamity’ dahil sa ‘pertussis outbreak’
NASA ilalim na ng “state of calamity” ang probinsya ng Cavite. Ito ay dahil dumadami na ang mga nahahawa ng pertussis o whooping cough sa probinsya. Ayon sa provincial government, nakapagtala na sila ng 26 confirmed cases at kabaling na riyan ang anim na namatay dahil sa nasabing sakit. Narito ang datos ng Cavite kaugnay.....»»
Jihadists
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Russian Spy Chief Makes Bizarre Claim of US, UK, and Ukraine Involvement in Moscow Attack
In a recent development, the director of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has made startling accusations against Ukraine, the US, and the UK, claiming they.....»»
The Essence of Prayer
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. [1 Peter 5:7].....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»