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A life story that’s straight out of a movie

In the book 2X: Life After Kidnapping, architect and feng shui master Ka Kuen Chua tells a blow-by- blow account of his ordeal in the hands of his tormentors. Published by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., Kaisa Heritage Foundation, Inc., and Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO), the 167-page, 28-chapter book is a captivating read. Ka Kuen, a former head of the anti-crime group MRPO, was a victim of kidnapping for ransom not just once but twice......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Marcos rejects calls for independent Mindanao after Duterte’s remarks

'The new call for a separate Mindanao is doomed to fail, for it is anchored on a false premise, not to mention a sheer constitutional travesty,' says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer

(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos assures fair treatment for Quiboloy, rejects conditions on surrender

“It seems to me a little bit tail wagging the dog that he is the one setting conditions to the government on his case, when is the accused and the subject of a warrant of arrest,” Marcos said partly in Filipino......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippines rejects China’s claim of ‘repelling’ BFAR vessel in WPS

Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the PCG for West Philippine Sea matters, called China's claim “inaccurate.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention

Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Marcos Jr. rejects traffic circular raising parking fines to P4K

A proposal to increase illegal parking fines in Metro Manila to P4,000 from P1,000 has been thumbed down by President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret

China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

China rejects U.S., Japan, Philippines concern on South China Sea

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Relevant countries' groundless accusation and deliberate smears against China on the South China Sea issue are unacceptable, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on a statement issued by the United States, Japan and the Philippines after their trilateral summit. The statement.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts

“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up." The post Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Demand for PCs softens last year

Issues on government procurement and a decline in corporate demand led to fewer orders for personal computers last year, a global IT market intelligence firm said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Demand high for production workers

Demand high for production workers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Urbanization fuels high demand for furniture

Urbanization fuels high demand for furniture.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

OFWs drive demand for real property

OFWs drive demand for real property.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Philippines to hold military exercise with US amid escalating tensions with China

Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): After reaffirming their bilateral ties at the unprecedented trilateral summit held at the White House on April 12, Philippines is set to hold a military exercise with the forces of US and Japan from April 22 to May 10, Nikkei Asia reported. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral traini.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Padilla naglektyur sa citizen military course

Nagbigay ng mensahe si Senador Robin Padilla sa pagsisimula ng Basic Citizen Military Course sa Senado na dapat palaging handa ang mga empleyado ng gobyerno. The post Padilla naglektyur sa citizen military course first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024