Notes from this theater of war
On one edge of this bustling harbor in the heart of the Pacific, overlooking Battleship Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial, a historic moment for the United States Indo-Pacific Command (Indo-Pacom) unfolded on Friday morning last week under the warm Hawaiian sun......»»
Fruitas raises P200 million from corporate notes
Fruitas Holdings Inc. has completed its maiden private placement, raising P200 million from the issuance of corporate notes......»»
Fruitas raises P200-M through sale of corporate notes
Fruitas disclosed that it sold P200 million worth of corporate notes in a private placement to banks and institutional investors......»»
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services.....»»
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings.....»»
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies treatment, conversion of foreign currency transactions
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies treatment, conversion of foreign currency transactions.....»»
PVO notes drop in egg price
PVO notes drop in egg price.....»»
Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax
Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax.....»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)
(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»
Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy’ promises wild ride through Parokya ni Edgar’s musical universe
Parokya ni Edgar’s second album, Buruguduystunstugudunstuy, released in 1997, was adopted as the title of a major musical carrying the band’s songs. This April, Full House Theater Company will stage the musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Newport World Resorts......»»
Anthony Rosaldo gives musical theater another shot
Anthony Rosaldo is a Sparkle GMA artist, who can sing, dance, and act. He can be described as a triple threat in the language of musical theater......»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (1)
(First of two parts) NAGA CITY (MindaNews /20 February) – On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemoration of “The Siege of Jolo 1974: A Forum and Webinar with Survivors and Victims” was held on 12 February 2024 at Bocobo Hall, Law Center, University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, Quezon City. This was planned, organized […].....»»
Dela Rosa, Trillanes boldyakan sa ICC probe vs drug war
Nagsagutan sina Senador Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa at dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV sa isyu ng 50 aktibo at dating opisyal ng PNP na sinasabing kinausap ng ICC ukol sa `war on drugs’ ng administrasyong Duterte. The post Dela Rosa, Trillanes boldyakan sa ICC probe vs drug war first appeared on Abante......»»
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......»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
Notes from this theater of war
On one edge of this bustling harbor in the heart of the Pacific, overlooking Battleship Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial, a historic moment for the United States Indo-Pacific Command (Indo-Pacom) unfolded on Friday morning last week under the warm Hawaiian sun......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»
‘Family feud’
I am sure that some people are still picking up their jaws from the floor following the word war that degenerated into a cold war between the Duterte and Marcos camps this week......»»