TURNING POINT: Burden of Proof
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 04 June) – The new Senate President, Atty. Francis Escudero, in an interview said that the burden of proof rests on the accusers not on the accused, when asked of his view on the case of the controversial mayor of Bamban in Tarlac, Alice Guo. He sounded cute and suave, […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Burden of Proof
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 04 June) – The new Senate President, Atty. Francis Escudero, in an interview said that the burden of proof rests on the accusers not on the accused, when asked of his view on the case of the controversial mayor of Bamban in Tarlac, Alice Guo. He sounded cute and suave, […].....»»
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff.....»»
STATEMENT | On USec. Paul Gutierrez’s Red-tagging of Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
This is exactly what we mean by red-tagging: a senior government official linking civilians to alleged communist groups without proof. May we remind Mr. Gutierrez that Ms. Cumpio is contesting the charges filed against her in court and has yet to be convicted. There is absolutely no point for anyone, more so a high government official, to forget that “everyone is innocent until proven in a court of law.” The post STATEMENT | On USec. Paul Gutierrez’s Red-tagging of Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ang See: Probe on Guo turning into ‘zarzuela’
Warning against an emerging “anti-China narrative,” civic leader Teresita Ang See yesterday expressed concern that the ongoing Senate investigation on the Philippine offshore gaming operators is turning into a “zarzuela,” centering on the lifestyle of a Tarlac mayor suspected of hiding her real identity as a Chinese......»»
Why Israel must win the war against Hamas
Hamas’ ongoing aggression against Israel has reached a critical turning point following its vicious attack on Oct. 7, 2023......»»
TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Resolving a Stalemate
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 28 February) – After two years of bitter fighting, the Russo-Ukraine war turns to a stalemate, that is, no one is winning. But in such condition, the great expense and damage in terms of manpower and war material are incurred, as usual, by the invading forces. If the effects of […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Quo Vadis Legislative Inquiries
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with Section 21, Article VI of the 1987 Constitution. The filing or pendency of a case before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial or administrative body […].....»»
TURNING POINT: The Rabid Clash of Titans
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 31 January) – Their alliance in shambles, the incumbent and the former president of our blighted land, started trading barbs, calling each other a drug addict. Sebastian Duterte, the mayor of Davao City, came to his father’s aid demanding Marcos Jr’s resignation for incompetence. Indeed, the country’s politics has gone […].....»»
TURNING POINT: The Sword of Damocles
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 03 February) – Last November when the House of Representatives passed a resolution urging the palace to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its probe of the war on drugs in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared to study the possibility of rejoining the Court. Yet, he […].....»»
Finally, a complete 7-member Monetary Board
Last Friday, Jan. 26, marked a turning point for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona, with him finally comfortably hosting this year’s annual reception for the banking community outdoors at the BSP compound’s historic Fort San Antonio Abad on a cool early evening, with a relaxed business casual suit but no tie dress code, and finally with a complete seven-member Monetary Board......»»
SkyGarden’s JaPinoy music journey continues with Historia
“Last year, when we joined GMA Music, we thought it was like a turning point.”.....»»
TURNING POINT: One China Bully Principle
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 January) – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) was called out recently by Beijing for congratulating Lai Ching, the newly elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was visibly irked by PBBM for expressing closer collaboration with Taiwan to advance mutual interest. The […].....»»
TURNING POINT: K-12 Program: A Dismal Failure
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 19 January) – The K-12 curriculum was adopted, supposedly to improve the quality of education in the country, mimicking the system in some countries in Europe and that of our ASEAN neighbors. Unfortunately, only the addition of two grade rungs, grade 11 and grade 12, otherwise known as the senior […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Is the Wheel of Justice in Motion?
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 10 January)—The information attributed to Harry Roque, former spokesperson of Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are already here in the Philippines and have started their investigation on Duterte’s catastrophic drug war, has apparently scared the shit out of Senator Bato de la Rosa. Bato said […].....»»
Bacyadan wins despite point deduction
Hergie Bacyadan of the Philippines fought the fight of her life in the third and deciding round to overcome an opening-round point-deduction and edge Veronika Nakota of Hungary yesterday, moving a step closer to barging into the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Swiatek saves match point, beats Osaka
Swiatek saves match point, beats Osaka.....»»
Barmm Grand Coalition bares 10-point peace, development agenda
Barmm Grand Coalition bares 10-point peace, development agenda.....»»
Brown, White lead Celtics 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Brown, White lead Celtics 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers.....»»
NBA: Clippers hang on to beat Mavs after blowing 31-point lead
DALLAS — Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 on Sunday, evening the first-round series at 2-2. The Clippers won again without Kawhi Leonard, who missed the series opener.....»»