VERA Files updates database on PH media ownership
VERA Files presented the updated Media Ownership Monitoring (MOM) Database on May 17 at a program hosted by the University of the Philippines - Diliman's College of Mass Communication in Quezon City. In partnership with the Germany-based Global Media Registry (GMR) and with the financial support of the German Embassy in Manila,.....»»
Jericho Rosales proud of Kathryn Bernardo s latest life updates
Actor Jericho Rosales was the first to comment on Kathryn Bernardo's life update on social media. .....»»
Kahit may sakit, Kris nagreto ng lalaki kay Carla: We have a doctor friend
SA KABILA ng iniindang mga karamdaman, nakuha pa rin ng Queen of All Media na si Kris Aquino na magpaka-kupido. Napakaraming nagkomento sa latest Instagram post ni Kris kung saan nagbigay nga siya ng updates about her health condition. Halos lahat ay nangakong ipagdarasal nila ang mabilis na paggaling ng TV host-actress na ibinalitang tinamaan.....»»
Tunisia: Authorities Escalate Clampdown on Media, Freedom of Expression
(Beirut) - Tunisian authorities have ramped up their crackdown on media and freedom of expression in recent weeks, sentencing two journalists and a media founder to prison sentences, detaining another media figure, and intimidating private media, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately release those de.....»»
Calls for sustainable news business model mount after CNN Philippines closure
“As an educational institution that produces media practitioners, we stand with our alumni and with the media industry in calling for a more sustainable and ethical business model for local media instead of the for-profit model that continues to dominate the media industry.".....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Migz slams black prop, eyes cyberlibel raps
Former Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri is planning to file cyberlibel cases against certain personalities spreading unsubstantiated claims of his ownership of a house in Forbes Park, private airplanes, jets and helicopters, suggesting that all these were acquired through corruption......»»
Timberwolves vow to ‘be back next year’ but offseason questions loom large
Questions for the Timberwolves' offseason include whether an ownership change might bring major moves to cut costs.....»»
Senate meets with Baguio stakeholders on Cha-cha
The Senate yesterday held its consultative meeting in Baguio City with education and private sector stakeholders on the proposal to lift foreign ownership limits in the Constitution......»»
‘Foreign ownership won’t affect local ad industry’
The entry of foreign investors will not adversely affect local creatives employed in the advertising industry, a Senate committee hearing on economic Charter change learned yesterday......»»
Premium Leisure suspended after successful tender offer
The PSE suspended Premium Leisure Corp. for a minimum public ownership violation after a successful tender offer by Belle Corp. took 6,172,192,242 shares of PLC off the market and reduced PLC’s public float to just 0.45%......»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»
Lahug resident asks OP to probe Cortes, 4 others for ‘land grabbing’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A resident of Brgy. Lahug in Cebu City has asked the Office of the President (OP) to investigate Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and four city councilors for oppression, gross misconduct, and grave abuse of authority. Maria Priscilla Melendres’ complaint stemmed from the city’s claim of ownership of a property in.....»»
Assertion on Duterte’s ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China exaggerated – Imee
There was a bit of exaggeration in the assertion of retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio that former president Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, according to Sen. Imee Marcos......»»
Carpio: Duterte surrenders PH’s Ayungin rights in China agreement
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has revealed. The “gentlemen’s agreement” governs Manila’s maintenance and repair of the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy vessel grounded in the disputed area. READ:.....»»
Boulevard Holdings sells 1.5-B shares to ownership group
Boulevard Holdings advised that its stockholders approved a measure to increase BHI’s authorized capital stock from 17 billion shares to 18.5 billion shares, and to sell the 1.5 billion shares to a company called Puerto Azul Landn Inc., which is also owned and controlled by the Panlilio family......»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
ALI merging 34 subsidiaries for operational synergies
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. is merging almost three dozen subsidiaries to simplify ownership structure......»»
PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership
The Philippine National Police and some senators yesterday aired opposing views on civilians owning semi-automatic rifles......»»
EDITORIAL — Trigger for conflict
Owners of real estate have deeds or land titles to prove ownership. In the global neighborhood, there are international rules for setting national borders, delineating land and maritime territories or defining sovereign rights and economic entitlements......»»
SEC moves to help Philippines exit from FATF gray list
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to further raise the compliance rate among corporations for reporting beneficial ownership, a move that will support the country’s bid to exit the global ‘dirty money’ gray list this year......»»