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INUTECH: Conversation with a watch repairman
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – I haven’t worn a watch since I lost a Calvin Klein maybe 15 years ago (a gift, of course, because I won’t ever spend that much money for a watch.) The clock on my phone is enough, except when I’m out for a run then I strap on […].....»»
Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention
Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan
(Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
Marcoses vs Dutertes: Peace, unity sought
Senator Francis Tolentino called for peace in the word war between the Marcoses and Dutertes, saying the country stands to lose in the bickering among kin of the country’s two top leaders......»»
House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge
Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»
PNP: No destabilization moves amid Marcos-Duterte rift
There is no brewing destabilization or coup attempt against the government despite the word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National police said......»»
Duterte dares Marcos Jr.: Let’s take drug test
The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the former leader on Tuesday challenging his successor to undergo a drug test to once and for all prove that he is not a cocaine user......»»
Imee hinamon na gisahin si Digong sa China deal
Hinamon ni dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV si Senadora Imee Marcos na magpatawag ng imbestigasyon sa Senado hinggil sa pinasok na kasunduan ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa China. The post Imee hinamon na gisahin si Digong sa China deal first appeared on Abante......»»
Man up on ICC probers’ visit, says dela Rosa to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa urged Malacañang to be truthful about the reported arrival in the country of investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as disclosed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who also claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be ordered arrested “very, very soon.” “What I am asking.....»»
EDITORIAL - Another BI scam
You’d think the scandal over the so-called pastillas scam would have taught Bureau of Immigration personnel valuable lessons in honest public service......»»
President Marcos urged to probe Baste over Davao EJKs
Human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) has urged the Marcos administration to investigate Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte in connection with killings linked to the supposed drug war in the city......»»
Marcos not changing stance on ICC
President Marcos is not changing his stance that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines despite a recent poll suggesting that the majority of Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the tribunal on its probe on the deaths tied to the previous administration’s drug war......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»
‘This cannot be our reality’: De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary
'Injustice continues to cast a long shadow over our nation, its darkness deepened by the countless Filipinos who perished in the brutal war on drugs. Their stories cry out for justice, yet accountability remains an elusive dream,' says Leila de Lima.....»»
Larry Summers warns that the war vs inflation might not be over
Larry Summers, the former US Treasury Secretary (under President Bill Clinton) and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, said that the US Federal Reserve may still need to raise rates before it can declare victory in the war against inflation......»»
Jollibee vs McDonald’s: Fried chicken war spills over to noon show
The fried chicken war between fast-food giants Jollibee and McDonald's takes an amusing turn involving influencers Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda on the noon show 'It's Showtime' and on social media.....»»