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Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Cagayan de Oro mayor assures backup plan for potential water disconnection

Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy creates a special task force to look into the supply and distribution of treated water in the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge

The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge

MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Philippines remains on FATF gray list

The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Mechanism for journalists’ safety working – PTFoMS

Mechanisms to protect members of the press are already in place and working, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PH task force on media security’s efforts not enough, says UN’s Khan

United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan also emphasizes: Media killings should be considered work-related until proven that they are not.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

NSC s Malaya told: Red-tagging can be prosecuted

The statement released by the NUJP on Thursday came a day after the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict quoting Malaya mentioned that criminalizing red-tagging is “impossible......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit

Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders

As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Troy Laureta on working with Ariana, Katy, Bocelli, other A-list international singers

Contrary to the title of Vol. 3 of his OPM album, “Dalamhati” (the Tagalog word for grief or grieving), Filipino-American musical director, songwriter, and performer Troy Laureta is in a celebratory mood for several reasons......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Ivana na-‘bully’ kaya tumigil sa pag-aaral: Kasi hindi raw ako maganda

NAKARANAS din pala ng pambu-bully ang actress-vlogger na si Ivana Alawi. Ibinunyag at ikinuwento niya ‘yan mismo nang makasama niya sa isang mukbang vlog ang binansagang “Pambansang Yobab” na si Euleen Castro. Ayon kay Ivana, tinutukso siya dati ng kanyang mga kaklase dahil hindi daw siya maganda at hindi pa siya marunong magsalita ng Tagalog......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Celeste Cortesi bet na bet si Alden, type rin maka-collab si Michelle Dee

HANDANG-HANDA na ang beauty queen na si Celeste Cortesi sa mga challenges na haharapin niya sa mundo ng showbiz. Bilang bahagi ng kanyang preparasyon sa pagpasok niya sa larangan ng aktingan, kinakarir na ni Celeste ang pagsasalita ng Tagalog. Inamin ng dalaga na matagal na niyang gustong mag-artista pero mas nauna lang daw ang pagtupad.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force

SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder

The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Jr. Altas force winner-take-all vs Squires All heart.

That was how University of Perpetual Help coach Johp Cleopas described the Jr. Altas’ gut-wrenching 91-90 victory over Letran yesterday to force a rubber match in the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tournament at the packed Filoil EcoOil Arena yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

PHINMA, DLSU champion business as ‘force for good’ in new research center

PHINMA, DLSU champion business as ‘force for good’ in new research center.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Courage and hope: Sarah Geronimo accepts Billboard s Global Force Award

Pop singer Sarah Geronimo expressed immense gratitude upon accepting the Global Force award from Billboard's Women In Music 2024......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Ohio Air Force veteran, 32, told he had inoperable brain tumor gets a second opinion from doctor who surgically removes it

Air Force veteran Tyler Nuttle’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with an ‘inoperable’ brain tumor in July 2022. At just 32.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024