Violence divides protesters as ‘chaos’ grips Minneapolis
Flames light up the skyline and the smell of acrid smoke fills the streets in a Minneapolis neighborhood rocked by protest, a few hundred meters from a besieged police station. “The real reason we’re here is because the police keep killing black folk all around the United States,” says a young African American man who […] The post Violence divides protesters as ‘chaos’ grips Minneapolis appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Putins Wiretap Leak Aims to Destabilize Germany, Says Defence Minister
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of attempting to create discord and chaos by leaking an army discussion about the.....»»
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising.....»»
‘Peace in the midst of chaos’: How Kyline Alcantara handles bashers, mental health
Before Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque, Kyline Alcantara was among those who suffered heavy bashing and fanfare from a recent breakup and love team falling out, alongside the split between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla......»»
The Harmony of 9-to-5 and Freelance Finesse
Balancing the demands of a regular job and freelancing is a juggling act that many of us are familiar with. Crafting a seamless harmony between the structured routine of the nine-to-five and the creative chaos of freelancing requires strategic finesse. Create a Schedule and Set Priorities Firstly, establishing a well-thought-out schedule is pivotal. It’s akin […].....»»
A Guide for Entrepreneurs on Managing Teams from Afar
Running a micro, small, or medium enterprise (MSME) often feels like navigating chaos, and as the business owner, you are the one assigned to straighten things up. But what happens when you need to step away, leaving your team to carry on without your immediate guidance? Managing a team remotely requires finesse, and this challenge […].....»»
Restocking the Sold-Out Stanley Tumblers: Updates from Starbucks – The Daily Guardian
Starbucks and Stanley Create Chaos at Target Locations With Limited-Edition Quencher Collaboration In a recent collaboration between Starbucks and Stanley, a limited-edition 40-ounce pink tumbler.....»»
EDITORIAL — Continuing challenges
The year 2023 opened with bad news for the country: chaos at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport......»»
Philippines behaviour in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media
Beijing [China], December 25 (ANI): The Chinese state media on Tuesday accused the Philippines of ignoring China's 'goodwill' and 'restraint' and warned the country against "causing trouble and chaos" in the South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Chinese-state-controlled newspaper The People's Daily issued the call in commentary published on Monday, saying the Philippines has repeatedly infringed on China's territory i.....»»
Philippines behaviour in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media
Beijing [China], December 25 (ANI): The Chinese state media on Tuesday accused the Philippines of ignoring China's 'goodwill' and 'restraint' and warned the country against "causing trouble and chaos" in the South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Chinese-state-controlled newspaper The People's Daily issued the call in commentary published on Monday, saying the Philippines has repeatedly infringed on China's territory i.....»»
PPA suspends 2 firms over ‘cruise chaos’
The Philippine Ports Authority has issued a 30-day suspension against two firms in connection with the “cruise chaos” controversy involving M/V Norwegian Jewel in November......»»
EDITORIAL — Cruise chaos
Filipinos are used to the litany of complaints aired by travelers about the Philippines’ main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport......»»
Government hit over ‘cruise chaos’
A netizen criticized the Philippine government for allegedly mismanaging the disembarkation of passengers of a cruise ship that docked in Manila......»»
PPA says Norwegian Jewel ‘cruise chaos’ incident is isolated
The PPA said the incident was an "isolated" one and attributed the mishap to the alleged failure of the vessel's ship agent and the terminal operator to deploy personnel to manage passenger traffic at the pier......»»
Pro Tip: Start Planning Your Christmas Gift-Buying Now
The festive season of Christmas brings joy and warmth, but the Christmas gift-buying frenzy can turn your holiday spirit into a stress marathon. Prices fluctuate, and the rush is inevitable. However, here’s a pro tip: start planning your Christmas run now to maximize potential savings and minimize the seasonal chaos. You should’ve started surveillance sooner […].....»»
Towns lifts T Wolves past Warriors, 104-101
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in a game marred by early ejections. The scuffle between the two teams resulted in three players being tossed, including Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels. Despite the chaos, Towns scored 33 points and propelled the Wolves to their seventh consecutive win, their longest streak since 2004. Minnesota coach Chris Finch praised his team's mental toughness in overcoming the physicality of the Warriors......»»
Colombian gets life sentence in US over killing of Haiti’s president
A US court sentenced a retired Colombian military officer to life in prison for his role in the assassination of Haiti's president in 2021. The United States says it has jurisdiction in the case because it alleges the plot to kill President Jovenel Moise was hatched in part in the US. German Rivera, considered one of the leaders of the mercenary squad that shot and killed Moise in his residence outside Port au Prince, appeared before Judge Jose Martinez to hear the sentence. Rivera, a retired captain, pleaded guilty last month to taking part in the plan. On Friday, dressed in brown prison garb, with his feet and wrists bound, Rivera passed on an opportunity to address the court before the sentence was read out. He was the second person convicted in the United States over the assassination, which plunged Haiti -- already plagued by poverty, gang violence, natural disasters, epidemics, and a weak government -- further into crisis. In June, another member of the conspiracy, Haitian-Chilean Rodolphe Jaar, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for his role in supplying weapons to carry out the assassination. The 53-year-old Jovenel was gunned down on 7 July 2021 at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombians. His security detail did not intervene to protect him. In February, US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe told a new conference that underlying the attack on Jovenel was a lust for money and power. Lapointe said two managers of a Miami security firm, CTU, devised a plan to kidnap Moise and replace him with Christian Sanon, a Haitian-American citizen who wanted to become president of the Caribbean country. In exchange for toppling Moise, they were promised lucrative contracts to build infrastructure and provide security forces and military equipment in a future government led by Sanon, also indicted in the United States, prosecutors said. The plot at first was aimed at kidnapping Moise, but then evolved to assassination, according to court filings. In Haiti a probe into the assassination has not led to anyone being put on trial. Haiti has spiraled into deeper chaos since Moise's death. No election has been held and he has not been succeeded. Gangs control around 80 percent of the Haitian capital, and violent crimes such as kidnappings for ransom, armed robbery and carjackings continue to escalate in the impoverished Caribbean nation. The post Colombian gets life sentence in US over killing of Haiti’s president appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘I couldn’t breathe’: Seoul crowd crush survivor writes to heal
Kim Cho-long escaped death by chance last October -- pulled from packed streets in South Korea's capital by a friend, as those around her were swept into an alley where 159 people later died in a crowd crush. Kim, 33, told AFP she'd been going to Halloween parties in Seoul's Itaewon district for years, but there were more people at the 2022 event -- the first post-pandemic celebration -- than she'd ever seen before. The crowd was so dense that she was quickly swept off her feet by the pressure, trapped and unable to breathe until her friend saw her and somehow managed to drag her into a nearby bar. "I was completely stuck in the crowd as I was pushed back and forth," said Kim, who has written a book about her Itaewon experience called "Am I a Disaster Survivor?" "The pressure first started from behind, and then pressure came from the front so hard that my feet were lifted off from the ground and I couldn't breathe." By chance, she was swept to the side of the street, and when her back hit a wall, she was able to catch her breath, before her friend saw her and pulled her out of the melee. With no police or official crowd control measures in sight -- an official investigation would later slam "massive failings" of preparation and response -- Kim said the confusion and chaos continued for hours, as she sheltered in a nearby bar with her friend. She had no idea what was happening or how close she had been to death. "I went out to the streets of Itaewon and saw people lying on the street receiving CPR. Ambulances were parked disorderly on the road and people were being taken away, but even then I didn't think that all those people were dead," she said. Writing to heal Kim walked for hours to get home, in a state of shock. "I couldn't sleep for two days. As if obsessed with something, I couldn't turn off the news on TV. I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep, I only drank water and kept watching the news." Kim, a writer, struggled with feelings of survivor's guilt, and eventually, her therapist suggested that writing about her feelings might allow her to process what had happened. At first, she shared her writing only in private forums online, where she received overwhelmingly positive feedback, including from others who said it had helped them with their own Itaewon-linked trauma. After one of her posts went viral, local newspapers asked her to write for them, which she eventually agreed to -- but the reaction from the general public was overwhelmingly negative. "When it was released to the public, I did not receive comfort from the reactions I received. Personally, it was good as a way to release my feelings and it was helpful in relieving my depression," she said. Critics showered her with personal insults and told her she was spoiled and shouldn't have been out partying. But despite the onslaught of online attacks -- which are also aimed at families of victims campaigning for an independent inquiry into the disaster -- Kim remains positive. 'All survivors' "I believe that all citizens living in South Korea are survivors of the Itaewon disaster," she said. The police probe did not find any senior officials were to blame for the disaster, and none of the lower-level officials who are being prosecuted have yet been convicted or jailed. "Looking at this disaster from a survivor's point of view for a year, I don't think anything has been resolved and the truth has not been revealed legally, socially, or at any government level," Kim said. But her near-death experience has totally changed her view of society, for the better. "In the past, I never once imagined how bereaved families would live on. I thought it had nothing to do with me and it was none of my business," she said. "But now I realize it could have happened to me, and their pain could be mine someday. So I started to sympathize with them and took more interest in their lives." Kim, who hopes to have her book translated into English, said she plans to continue writing about what happened at Itaewon, to keep the memories of all the victims alive. "I will keep thinking hard about what I can do so that they are remembered for a long time." The post ‘I couldn’t breathe’: Seoul crowd crush survivor writes to heal appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
On leaving PDP Laban
On Friday, 20 October, I submitted my resignation as the Secretary-General and as a member of the PDP Laban Party. In my resignation letter, I expressed my utmost gratitude to former President Rodrigo Duterte, our party chairman, for the trust and confidence conferred during my incumbency as the PDP Laban Secretary-General. I served the party under him with loyalty and delivered on the duties and responsibilities assigned to me. As a contributing opinion writer in this newspaper, I want to express my opinion on matters concerning national issues affecting ordinary Filipinos without being tied to the political stand of PDP Laban. I was always for nation-building. I believe that after the political season, we can discuss political, economic, and social matters in a manner that is not corrosive but beneficial to our country’s economic well-being. I believe that the incumbent knows their pact with the Filipinos and that they will fulfill it in a manner befitting the proud Filipino class. All of these are written in our Constitution. It is very important for us to support the incumbent, especially when they have a clear political mandate. It is not about the personalities but about protecting our institutions of leadership, like the three branches of our government. This is the only way to have a truly strong republic and attain economic growth. There is this one hypothesis that institutional weaknesses caused by political instability may have been one of the huge reasons why we have left the boat to industrialization. (Jeffrey G. Williamson & Emmanuel S. de Dios, 2014. “Has the Philippines forever lost its chance at industrialization?” Philippine Review of Economics, University of the Philippines School of Economics and Philippine Economic Society, vol. 51(2), pages 47-66, December.) The hypothesis is that perennial political instability and legitimacy crises hinder investment and growth. Between 1983 and 1986, the economy plunged. Then came the Edsa revolt. There was political instability, too, in the incumbency of President Cory Aquino, given the seven coup attempts. Further political instability in the 2000s because of the question of corruption led to another revolt to replace President Estrada. However, questions of PGMA’s legitimacy led to mass rallies and attempted coups- political instability. The political instability during the 1990s prompted investor services to grade the Philippines as a “high political risk” from 1984 to 1991. The timing of the political uncertainties was unfortunate, too. It coincided with the spillover and relocation of Japanese manufacturing to Southeast Asia; Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia benefitted but not the Philippines. As a result, Foreign direct investments to Thailand from 1987 to 1991 were USD 24 billion, while the Philippines only had a measly USD 1.6 billion for the same period. It is clear to me that political stability is the path to economic growth. To not undermine the institutions created under our Constitution. Confidential Funds I wanted to elaborate on my stand regarding the issue of confidential funds in local government. I hope Congress will tackle this not to find fault or to blame anybody but to craft a law prohibiting the practice of it. Giving the discretion to local executives to appropriate confidential funds in their favor is inimical to the interests of the Filipinos. LGUs earn revenues from taxing landholders, however small. It will be similar to the Philippines in the 1800s, with small farmers paying tributes to their Spanish conquistadors without explaining where the money was going. This is why Filipino farmers refused to work on their lands, prompting the Spanish friars to wrongfully brand the Filipinos as indolent. The practice of confidential funds will create dynasties and tyrants at the local level, and soon, even the barangay captains will appropriate for themselves confidential funds. They will claim they have the same rights as their mayor since they maintain peace and order at the barangay level. It is absurd and unjust. It will plunge us into chaos. The elections will be dirty and bloody. Confidential funds in the LGUs will not bring us peace and order, only greater income inequality and poverty. Congress must act. Our nation’s well-being is at stake. The post On leaving PDP Laban appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
What is one good thing you did today?
I don’t know if you notice that whenever I host a television show or a live event, I always say, “Be kind,” at the end of the program. It’s an encouragement to everyone to choose kindness amidst chaos and toxicity......»»
Living amidst chaos, OFWs in Israel choose to stay
Some OFWs in Israel remain devoted to their caregiving duties and work, fearless even in the middle of a war zone.....»»