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Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Calinan District residents protest vs disguised Cha-cha
Residents from the 19 barangays in Calinan District rallied against the disguised People's Initiative for Charter Change in a protest held on January 19, 2024. Organized by the barangay captains, around 100 individuals from each barangay gathered at Rizal Park, chanting Dabawenyos are not for sale and expressing their disapproval of the alleged cash-for-signature scheme. The protest emphasized the residents' desire for fairness and a better government approach, rejecting the notion of exchanging signatures for money. Participants, including both young and old residents, voiced their opposition to the charter change, with the youth expressing concerns about power-hungry officials. Even 75-year-old Rosminda Amarilla joined the protest to question the need for change after numerous presidents have governed without such alterations. The rally, which included a motorcade and drew approximately 300 participants, received disapproval from Congressman Paolo Pulong Z. Duterte and Congressman Isidro Ungab, who alleged that the signature campaign was orchestrated by leaders of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist. As of the latest update, PBA Representative Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles has yet to release a statement on the matter......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Eat Bulaga ng TVJ pinadapa ng It’s Showtime sa unang pag-ere sa GMA
KINABOG nang bonggang-bongga ng “It’s Showtime” sa ratings game ang “Eat Bulaga” sa naging bakbakan nila nitong nagdaang Sabado, April 6. Waging-wagi ang unang pag-ere ng noontime show ng ABS-CBN sa GMA 7 matapos itong makapagtala ng 9.6% Agrregated Ratings mula sa AGB Neilsen NUTAM (GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, at Kapamilya Channel). Ang “Eat Bulaga” naman.....»»
It’s Showtime binigyan ng 3 buwan ng GMA para talunin ang Eat Bulaga?
SA pagpasok ng “It’s Showtime” sa GMA 7 ay siguradong mas magiging matindi pa ang laban ng naturang programa at ng “Eat Bulaga” sa TV5. Isa ito sa mainit na pinag-uusapan ngayon ng netizens na nagsabing mas may tiwala pa raw ang GMA sa mga Kapamilya stars kesa sa kakayahan ng sarili nilang mga talents?.....»»
Anne Curtis grateful sa pagtanggap ng GMA sa It’s Showtime
LABIS ang pasasalamat ng TV host-actress na si Anne Curtis sa naging pagtanggap ng GMA Network sa “It’s Showtime” bilang opisyal nilang noontime program. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ibinandera niya ang isang reel kung saan makikita ang kanilang paghahanda papunta sa GMA Network para sa contract signing matapos ang episode ng kanilang noontime show.....»»
It’s Showtime mulogwa na sa GMA 7 sa Abril 6: Welcome, Madlang Kapuso!
Nahitabo na gyud ang dugay na nga gipaabot sa kadaghanan. Naa na usab sa GMA 7 ang “It’s Showtime” nga maoy hulip sa bag-o lang natsugi nga “Tahanang Pinakamasaya.” Grabe ka mainiton ang pagdawat sa mga Kapuso executies ug sa mga staff sa GMA Netwrok sa mga host sa “It’s Showtime” apil na ang mga.....»»
It’s Showtime pumirma na ng kontrata sa GMA 7: Welcome, Madlang Kapuso!
NAGANAP na! Yes, totoong-totoo na nga na nasa GMA 7 na rin ang “It’s Showtime” na siyang papalit sa natsuging “Tahanang Pinakamasaya“. Napakainit ng ginawang pagtanggap ng mga Kapuso executives at ng staff ng GMA Network sa mga taga-“It’s Showtime” at mga big boss ng ABS-CBN matapos ang naganap na motorcade ngayong hapon, March 20......»»
Sinu-sinong Kapuso ang magiging regular host ng It’s Showtime sa GMA 7?
PINAGHANDAAN talaga nang bonggang-bongga ng “It’s Showtime” hosts ang pagtungo sa GMA Network para sa isang makasaysayang araw sa telebisyon. Mixed emotions daw ang naramdaman ng lahat ng taong involved sa noontime show ng ABS-CBN na mapapanood na rin sa GMA 7 sa susunod na buwan. Ayon sa Kapamilya host-comedian na si Vhong Navarro, hinding-hindi.....»»
GMA naglabas ng statement sa pamamaalam ng Tahanang Pinakamasaya
NAGLABAS na rin ng opisyal na pahayag ang GMA Network hinggil sa pamamaalam sa ere ng noontime show ng TAPE Inc. na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya“. Matatandaang umeere ang noontime show ng TAPE Inc. sa Kapuso network sa pamamagitan ng “bloctime agreement.” Sa kanilang Facebook page ay ibinahagi ng GMA Network ang kanilang official statement. “Due to.....»»
Carla 15 years na sa GMA: Gusto pa ba nila ako? Iri-renew pa ba ‘ko?
KINUWESTIYON ni Carla Abellana ang kanyang kakayahan bilang artista at umaming medyo napraning din kung gusto pa ba siya ng GMA 7. Kaya naman feeling “relieved” ang aktres at TV host nang muli siyang papirmahin ng exclusive contract ng GMA Network kamakailan. Ngayong taon, ipinagdiriwang ni Carla ang 15 years niya bilang isang loyal Kapuso.....»»
GMA execs nagpaliwanag sa mayor ng Baliwag dahil sa serye ni Jillian Ward
NGAYONG araw inaasahan ang pagpunta ng ilang executives ng GMA 7 sa opisina ni Baliwag, Bulacan Mayor Ferdie Estrella. Ito’y matapos ngang maglabas ng saloobin ang tanggapan ng alkalde hinggil sa isang teleserye ng Kapuso Network, ang “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap” na pinagbibidahan ni Jillian Ward. Sa official statement ng GMA na ipinadala sa BANDERA ngayong.....»»
Xian may parinig sa GMA: makapagdirehe ng serye
RATED Rni Rommel Gonzales MAY panawagan si Xian Lim sa mga boss ng GMA Network. Matagal na kasi niyang pangarap na makapagdirehe ng isang teleserye, kaya sa paglipat ni Xian Lim sa GMA, matapos magsunod-sunod ang mga proyekto niya bilang artista, nais naman niya sana na mabigyan ng chance ng Kapuso Network na maging direktor ng isang serye. “Sana po, ….....»»
FACT CHECK | PDP Laban shows incomplete data of Publicus survey favorable to Sara Duterte
MindaNews fact-checked a Facebook post of political party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) that Vice President Sara Duterte gained the highest approval rating among national government officials in the 2023 fourth quarter survey of Publicus Asia, Inc. The post is misleading as it did not indicate that while she had the […].....»»
FACT CHECK | South Cotabato did not declare March 11 a Muslim legal holiday
MindaNews fact-checked a memorandum circulating on Facebook and in Messenger group chats that South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has declared March 11 a holiday in the province for the observance of Lailatul Isra wal Mi’raj. The memorandum is fake, Tamayo’s office notified the public. The provincial government of South Cotabato has not declared Monday, […].....»»
FACT CHECK | Self-proclaimed ‘Son of God’ Pastor Apollo Quiboloy indicted in the US in 2021, not 2018
MindaNews fact-checked the claim made by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, that he and his lawyers have been waiting for the start of his trial for sex trafficking and other crimes in the United States (US), but that the courts have always postponed it since […].....»»
FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false
MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»
LTO-7 to work closely with authorities to probe for hit-and-run victim’s death
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) said on Tuesday, February 6, that they would be working closely with the authorities in looking for the person responsible for the death of a young basketball player. In a statement sent to the media on Tuesday, LTO-7 Director Glen Galario said that.....»»
Paolo Contis masaya sa paglipat ng ‘It’s Showtime’ sa GMA
HAPPY ang Kapuso actor at dating host ng noontime program na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya” na si Paolo Contis sa pagkakaroon ng bagong tahanan ng “It’s Showtime”. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa GMA News nitong Lunes, March 25, natanong ang aktor kung bukas ba siya sa posibilidad na maka-work ang mga Kapamilya hosts ng naturang noontime program......»»