PEACETALK: Room for the human element in the GRP-NDFP peace framework?
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – As we enter the New Year, it has been noted by Satur C. Ocampo that “by all indications, the coming year will see the continuation and even intensification of devastating wars in the world… Even here in the Philippines, deadly hostilities are taking place.” Some of these recent […].....»»
NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform
“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
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; […].....»»
Denise, Aiko, Victor, Shiena, at Angelo mang-eeskandalo sa Room Service at Papalit-Palit, Palipat-Lipat
SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez Nicasio NAKAGUGULAT at naka-eeskandalong sexcapades sa hotel ang ipakikita sa pelikulang Room Service ni direk Bobby Bonifacio, Jr. sa Vivamax ngayong Enero. Masasabing “first day high” ang mararanasan ni Carol (Shiena Yu) sa kanyang unang araw bilang room attendant sa 3-star hotel dahil bubungad agad sa kanya ang pagtatalik ng dalawang hotel guest nang makita niyang bukas ….....»»
‘Room Service’, ‘Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit’ bakbakan sa hubaran
MGA nakagugulat at nakakaiskandalong sexcapades sa hotel ang babandera sa pelikulang “Room Service” ni direk Bobby Bonifacio, Jr. sa Vivamax ngayong Enero. Masasabing “first day high” ang mararanasan ni Carol (Shiena Yu) sa kanyang unang araw bilang room attendant sa 3-star hotel dahil bubungad agad sa kanya ang pagtatalik ng dalawang hotel guest nang makita.....»»
JBL opens human rabies isolation room
JBL opens human rabies isolation room.....»»
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 […].....»»
Announcing the new sub-$500 modular laptop with no RAM, storage or OS
The Daily Guardian: Framework Introduces Affordable Barebones Laptops In a bid to revolutionize the laptop industry, Framework has launched a new line of modular and.....»»
China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»
Basketball and peace
Days before the UN General Assembly adjourned for the holidays, the Philippines embraced one profound moment as a bearer of peace. Peace came in the form of basketball, echoed by a legend and reaffirmed by speakers whose impassioned love for “the world’s greatest game” is beyond measure......»»
BSP sees room for further rate hike
After discounting the possibility of a rate cut in the first half of the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) believes there is still room to raise interest rates amid the country’s robust economic growth......»»
Hungarian musician to receive Philippine Foundational Peace prize
State-awarded Hungarian folk musician József Terék will be awarded the Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Award for his efforts to promote international peace and understanding through music......»»
MindaNews kids shookt after Boomers, GenX speak like GenZ
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January) – The small meeting room at The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases here erupted in laughter as the crowd of the mostly-veteran MindaNews journalists got their baptism of fire on Generation Z (Gen Z) lingo over the weekend. Of the 17 persons in the room, six are in their […].....»»
Vikings Clear Lockers, Ride Wave of Emotions
Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. - Emotions in the Vikings locker room ran the gamut Monday.Players trickled in following an all-team meeting with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell. Some chattered amongst themselves, while others strolled silently and introspectively. Many exchanged embraces with teammates.Helmets, footballs and Sharpies were passed back and forth throughout the room, as player.....»»
AREIT completes P1.2-B cash acquisition of 153-room Seda Lio resort hotel
AREIT announced that it completed the acquisition of the 153-room Seda Lio resort-hotel in El Nido from subsidiaries of its sponsor, Ayala Land......»»
Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach
Marami ang nagtatanong sa X kung taped ba ang 'It's Showtime' nitong Friday? The post Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach first appeared on Abante......»»
Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach
Marami ang nagtatanong sa X kung taped ba ang 'It's Showtime' nitong Friday? The post Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach first appeared on Abante......»»
Louvre says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum's president said on Saturday......»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»