PNP apologizes, says it means no harm against community pantry organizers
"I will only believe that their intention is to help when they hold officers involved in profiling and harassment accountable," he said partially in Filipino. "They can't fix this with apologies. Hold them accountable.".....»»
President Marcos apologizes to OFWs for canceling UAE trip
Despite President Marcos’ last-minute cancellation of his trip to the United Arab Emirates, the gathering with the Filipino community here pushed through on Thursday night and was filled with fun and performances......»»
UK royalty apologizes over Guyana slavery
The lineal descendants of former British Prime Minister William Gladstone on Saturday expressed regret for their family’s history of slavery in Guyana and urged the UK to consider reparations for the region. One of the biggest slave owners in the Caribbean regions that Britain colonized was Gladstone’s father. After slavery was abolished in 1834, John Gladstone is also thought to have owned two ships that carried hundreds of Asians from India and other countries to work as indentured servants. At the opening of the International Center for the Study of Migration and Diaspora at the University of Guyana, Charles Gladstone, William’s great-great grandson, remarked: “Slavery was a crime against humanity and its damaging impact continues to be felt across the world today.” “We accept the role our ancestors played in this atrocity with great sorrow and regret, and we sincerely apologize to the families of the enslaved in Guyana,” he added. “We also implore other descendants of individuals who benefited from slavery to start discussions about the wrongdoings of their ancestors and what they may do to create a better future.” The Gladstones expressed regret for their part in indentureship as well. But numerous Guyanese descendants of African slaves present in the university lecture hall strongly rebuked him for his remarks. One of them yelled, “It is not acceptable.” “Your guilt is real Charlie,” the protesters said while waving placards. “The Gladstones are murderers,” and “Move swiftly to reparations now.” Afro-Guyanese activist Nicole Cole, who participated in the demonstration, deemed the apology inadequate. She told AFP that while “no apology can suffice,” it is a beginning in the right direction toward admitting that a crime was committed and that people’s lives had been disturbed. Charles Gladstone and five other family members promised to assist the new university department’s efforts and urged the UK to initiate reparations negotiations with the 15-nation Caribbean Community, or CARICOM. CARICOM is requesting a development program for their member states’ indigenous communities as well as funding for cultural institutions like slavery museums, in addition to a “sincere formal apology,” the right of repatriation for descendants of “stolen people,” and debt cancellation to clean up the “colonial mess.” According to analysis, the British are owed more than $1.2 trillion by the descendants of Africans in Guyana, said Eric Phillips, a member of the CARICOM Reparations Commission. Although he was unable to comment on the precise dollar amount, Charles Gladstone told AFP that governments in Europe and the United Kingdom might be “frightened of the amount.” With AFP The post UK royalty apologizes over Guyana slavery appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Family of former British PM apologizes for slave-owning past
The descendants of former British prime minister William Gladstone apologized for their family's slaveholding past in Guyana on Friday, and urged the United Kingdom to discuss reparations in the Caribbean. Gladstone's father was one of the largest slaveholders in the parts of the Caribbean colonized by Britain. John Gladstone is also believed to have owned two ships that transported thousands of Asians from India and elsewhere to work as indentured laborers after the abolition of slavery in 1834. "Slavery was a crime against humanity and its damaging impact continues to be felt across the world today," Charles Gladstone, William's great-great grandson, said at a launch for the University of Guyana's International Centre for the Study of Migration and Diaspora. "It is with deep shame and regret that we acknowledge our ancestor's involvement in this crime and with heartfelt sincerity that we apologize to the descendants of the enslaved in Guyana," he added. "We also urge other descendants of those who benefited from slavery to open conversations about their ancestors' crimes and what they might be able to do to build a better future." The Gladstones also apologized for their role in indentureship. But his words were met with a strong rebuke by several Guyanese descendants of African slaves present at the university lecture hall. "It is not accepted," one of them shouted. The protesters held placards that read: "Your guilt is real Charlie. Move quickly to reparations now," and "The Gladstones are murderers." Afro-Guyanese activist Nicole Cole, who was among the protesters, said the apology was insufficient. "No apology can suffice but it is a step towards recognizing that a crime was committed and that people's lives have been disrupted," she told AFP. Charles Gladstone and five other family members vowed to support the work of the new university department and called on the United Kingdom to hold talks with the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on reparations. Besides a "sincere formal apology", the right of repatriation for descendants of "stolen people" and debt cancellation to clean up the "colonial mess", CARICOM is seeking a development program for their member states' indigenous communities and the funding of cultural institutions such as slavery museums. Eric Phillips, a member of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, said research showed the British owe the descendants of Africans in Guyana more than $1.2 trillion. Charles Gladstone told AFP that, while he could not comment on the actual monetary figure, the United Kingdom and governments in Europe may be "frightened of the amount." The post Family of former British PM apologizes for slave-owning past appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Walang masamang intensyon : FPJ s Batang Quiapo apologizes to Muslim community
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San Beda College Alabang apologizes to school community over handling of student’s death
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Alex Gonzaga apologizes for smearing cake on waiter during birthday celebration
Vlogger-actress Alex Gonzaga has reportedly apologized to the waiter she smeared her birthday cake on as seen in a viral video which drew flak from the online community, labelling Gonzaga as "insensitive" and "rude.".....»»
PNP apologizes, says it means no harm against community pantry organizers
"I will only believe that their intention is to help when they hold officers involved in profiling and harassment accountable," he said partially in Filipino. "They can't fix this with apologies. Hold them accountable.".....»»
PNP apologizes for community pantry red-tagging
An official of the Philippine National Police yesterday apologized for the perceived profiling and red-tagging of organizers of community pantries by police personnel......»»
Fans show support for Red Velvet’s Irene as she apologizes anew for past behavior
Red Velvet’s Irene (Instagram) K-pop girl group Red Velvet’s leader Irene sent a letter to fans to apologize again for her past behavior and promised that she will “become a more mature person.” Irene was embroiled in a controversy last October when a stylist-editor Kang Kook-hwa exposed her for rude behavior towards her and said she had a recording of the incident as evidence. Kang compared Irene to “nut rage” Heather Cho, the Korean Air vice president who went berserk on a company-owned plane in 2014 after she was served nuts in original packaging by a crew member. “The 20 minutes in the unfamiliar room was like hell. No hellos exchanged, shouting in my face with [her] phone in hand pointing [her] fingers while I stood and [she] sat in a chair, blurting out the words. Tears flooded out of my eyes after listening to the venomous words spewed out by [her] tongue. I just couldn’t help, it just burst out. Why must I be humiliated? For whom? For what? For money?” wrote Kang on Instagram, Korea JoongAng Daily reported. After Kang made the post, Irene personally apologized to her and also issued an apology on Instagram. The incident prompted a Korean fan community of Red Velvet on DC Inside to demand that Irene should leave the group. In her new apology, which she posted on Jan. 15, Irene wrote, “First of all, I wanted to say that I apologize for causing so much pain and worry to many people because of inadequacy.” She said she started as a trainee at age 19 in 2009 and up to now, being Irene of Red Velvet “has been all of my life.” “I have lived while thinking that I was getting along with the people around me in my own way that I didn’t know that my communication method or expressions could be a problem, and I only thought that each has a different way of communication,” she said. She added, “I received a lot of concerns and reprimand not only from the public but also from people around me for the past event and this gave me time to quietly reflect on myself.” “As I cannot turn back time, I am making a lot of effort not to go back to the way I used to be. I realized the weight of words and actions, and I will try to become a more mature person,” Irene promised. Irene added that in the future, as leader and singer of Red Velvet, “I will not only show you a good image, but also as the person Bae Joo-hyun, I will try not to disappoint you.” “I hope that somebody will no longer be criticized for what happened because of my inadequacy,” she said. Last December, or two months after the incident, it was reported that Kang was still receiving hate for what happened. “Please stop bothering me. Don’t threaten me. It’s a crime and costs dearly. She doesn’t want it either. I’m doing silent for her sake. This is my last request. Please and please,” according to a post by Kang uploaded on an online community. Fans of Red Velvet welcomed Irene’s apology and expressed their support to her. “Irene you didn’t do anything wrong. It’s normal for people to have mood swings, the case here is because you’re a celebrity,” one fan wrote. Other messages are “Irene best leader,” “Irene we love you! Cheer up, we will always have your back,” and “Irene unnie you’re the greatest woman of this generation! We love you 3000!!!!”.....»»
'India, Russia have taken extra care to look after each other s interests': EAM Jaishankar
Singapore, March 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday stressed that Russia is a country with which India has always had a positive relationship. While addressing the members of the Indian Community in Singapore, Jaishankar said that both countries have taken extra care to look after each other's interests. "I will ask myself...Has Russia helped us or harmed us?...Are there gains to be made from Russ.....»»
Missing man found dead in Barangay Bonbon
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Sarangani Writers League welcomes 11 new members, all women
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Kaladkaren inokray-okray sa Woman of Influence award: Bakit siya?!
MAS pinahanga pa ng award-winning actress at TV5 news anchor na si Kaladkaren ang mga LGBTQIA+ community sa bago niyang award. Isa si Kaladkaren o Jervi Li sa tunay na buhay sa mga binigyan ng pagkilala bilang Woman of Influence ng Cosmopolitan Philippines kamakailan. Kasama niyang tumanggap ng naturang award sina Iza Calzado, Carla Abellana.....»»
'India, Russia have taken extra care to look after each other s interests': EAM Jaishankar
Singapore, March 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday stressed that Russia is a country with which India has always had a positive relationship. While addressing the members of the Indian Community in Singapore, Jaishankar said that both countries have taken extra care to look after each other's interests. "I will ask myself...Has Russia helped us or harmed us?...Are there gains to be made from Russ.....»»
Supporting health care providers through Lawson Health Research Institute
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2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted
by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Maine Mendoza, Kylie Verzosa wasak ang puso sa pagpanaw ni Dr. Gia Sison
NAGLULUKSA ang online community, pati ang ilang celebrities sa pagpanaw ng host at mental health advocate na si Dr. Gia Sison. Ilan lamang sa nagbigay-pugay ay sina Maine Mendoza at Kylie Verzosa na inalala ang pagiging mabuting kaibigan sa kanila ng namayapang doktora. “This is so sad. Rest easy, Doc Gia. You will be remembered.....»»
OCD-Davao advocates for community fire brigades
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) underscored the necessity of establishing community fire brigades as part of their community intervention strategy......»»
Drag racer yields, apologizes
ONE of the motorists involved in the illegal drag race, in which the video went viral, surrendered and publicly apologized for his misdemeanor......»»
Han So-hee clarifies relationship status with Ryu Jun-yeol, apologizes for impulsive response to rumors
Han So-hee clarifies relationship status with Ryu Jun-yeol, apologizes for impulsive response to rumors.....»»