World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger.....»»
With closure of Sky Cable, ANC offers paid subscription online in bid to stay afloat
The ABS-CBN News Channel pivots to paid subscription on YouTube as it stands to lose financial support arising from Sky Cable's closure.....»»
Claudine Barretto remembers ex-boyfriend Rico Yan on 22nd death anniversary
Actress Claudine Barretto paid tribute to late ex-boyfriend Rico Yan in time for his 22nd death anniversary. .....»»
Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts
“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up." The post Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ivana Alawi to give away all-expense paid trip to Taylor Swift Singapore concert
Actress Ivana Alawi is giving away a VIP ticket and an all-expense paid trip to Singapore for Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert. .....»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP officials highest paid gov t officials in 2023 — COA
Officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas were the top highest paid officials in 2023, according to a recent report of the Commission on Audit released on Thursday......»»
Ivana mamimigay ng ‘all-expense paid trip’ sa Singapore para sa Eras Tour
ANG bongga ng bagong paandar ng Kapamilya sexy actress-vlogger na si Ivana Alawi para sa kanyang mga fans at social media followers. In-announce ng YouTuber na pipili siya ng isang lucky Taylor Swift fan na makakatanggap ng all-expense paid trip sa Singapore para sa “Eras Tour” ng American singer-songwriter. Ibinandera ni Ivana sa kanyang.....»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Israeli forces intensify strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza
Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe if Israel follows through on its threat to enter Rafah, one of the last remaining areas of the Gaza Strip that its troops have not moved into during its ground offensive.....»»
Swedens Defense Ministry Causes Panic with Dire War Warning – The Daily Guardian
Title: “Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Impending Conflict as NATO Membership Looms” In a shocking revelation, Swedish defense officials have issued a warning regarding the.....»»
18 couples tie knot in pre-Valentine mass wedding
Eighteen couples, including 21 police officers and one from the Bureau of Fire Protection, exchanged “I do’s” in a mass wedding ceremony conducted ahead of the Valentine’s Day celebration in this city yesterday. .....»»
Holocaust survivor recalls horrors of Nazi genocide
More than eight decades after the mass murder of six million Jews during World War 2, an 86-year-old survivor of the Nazis under Adolf Hitler can still recall the horrors of the genocide......»»
Funeral Mass for Archbishop Emeritus Capalla
Archbishop Romulo Valles of the Archdiocese of Davao leads the funeral mass for Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Monday, 15 January 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»
White substance in Tejero Creek persists despite government attention
White substance in Tejero Creek persists despite government attention.....»»
Benitez to call attention of Libertad Public Market supervisor
Benitez to call attention of Libertad Public Market supervisor.....»»
Victorias welcomes little city officials for Boys and Girls’ Week
Victorias welcomes little city officials for Boys and Girls’ Week.....»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
King Cobra bite not ruled out in death of Dalaguete farmer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities in the town of Dalaguete in southern Cebu cannot conclude yet if the death of a 64-year-old farmer was caused by a king cobra. The Dalaguete Police Station and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said that the death of the farmer from Barangay Babayongan still needs.....»»