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atone77721 · Jan 12, 2024

What did Baerbock say? "I have just come from the Middle East, where the situation continues to be extremely dangerous, and the risk that one more spark could set the whole region ablaze still exists," she said in a press briefing after meeting her counterpart, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo. "I am saying this because in your region, tensions are rising too," Baerbock added. There have been flaring tensions in recent months between Beijing and Manila with barbs traded over a number of confrontations in the contested waters, including allegations that China rammed a ship last month carrying the Philippine armed forces chief of staff. "Such risky maneuvers violate the rights and economic development opportunities of your...

_iosora · Dec 20, 2023

Philippines and Japan to sign defense pact next year The Philippines and Japan are set to sign a defense pact next year that would allow their forces to conduct joint military training and access each other’s facilities. The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) would be Japan’s first such pact with a Southeast Asian nation and its third overall. The RAA negotiations were agreed upon during Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s visit to Manila on November 3, 2023, where he met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance their cooperation on maritime security, especially in the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait, where China has been increasing its military presence and activities...

L1BR3 · Jan 26, 2024

CNN Philippines is shutting down after 9 years of operations in a text message to Manila Standard, D. Edgard Cabangon, chairman of ALC Group of Companies and Nine Media Corp., the head of CNN Philippines confirmed that the operations of CNN Philippines would end soon. To recap, CNN Philippines is a free-to-air television network under license from Warner Bros. Discovery. It originally replaced 9TV and was launched on March 16, 2015. Cabagnon told Manila Standard that the closure of CNN Philippines was planned last year due to losses and they will concentrate more on its own free TV called "Aliw TV". The official statement would be issued by Nine Media president Benjamin Ramos after the general meeting on Monday. The brand...

HowSoonIsNow · Nov 11, 2023

First word JUST when I feared that the debate between climate fanatics-alarmists and climate skeptics-deniers could turn into a fruitless war of attrition, there now comes news and signs that this fight may be coming to an end. The news from the front is not good for the climate fanatics and green energy lobby. Greta Thunberg and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be depressed. Local green propagandists will be enraged. Waning enthusiasm Five reports on recent developments are particularly pointed. The enthusiasm for "green" products is collapsing, and the production of such energy is becoming disastrously unprofitable. First, an article on the Real Clear Markets website on Nov. 7, 2023, entitled "October 2023: The month...

arsenal1205 · Jan 28, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Cable operator Sky Cable Corp. is ending its pay TV business toward the end of February, as it moves to become a dedicated connectivity provider as part of its merger with PLDT Inc. In an advisory, Sky Cable announced that it would cease its pay TV services as agreed upon in the buyout with PLDT, with the broadcast scheduled to sign off on Feb. 26. However, Sky Cable is maintaining its fiber network as it remains an internet service provider. Sky Cable told its internet customers that there would be no changes in their subscription by Feb. 26, as broadband services and monthly fees would stay the same. Sky Cable advised its cable users to begin searching for another pay TV provider and came up with a list of...

atone77721 · Jan 27, 2024

One of President Marcos’ economic managers called on lawmakers to agree on a common position on Charter change (Cha-cha) as its uncertainty may dampen local and foreign investments here. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan made the appeal on Friday at a press briefing in Malacañang amid the widening conflict between the two chambers of Congress over Cha-cha. “I hope they can agree very soon. Because we don’t want that uncertainty. One of the factors that inhibit investments, whether domestic or foreign, is a state of uncertainty,” Balisacan said. READ: Senate, House clash over people’s initiative for Charter change He was asked to comment on the disagreement between senators and district representatives on the mode of...

arsenal1205 · Jan 24, 2024

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has taken further action against Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the media outlet associated with Apollo Quiboloy’s Kingdom of Jesus Christ, by ordering an indefinite suspension of its radio and television operations. NTC extends suspension of SMNI, orders Indefinite Shutdown following non-compliance© Provided by LionhearTV This comes after SMNI failed to comply with the initial 30-day suspension imposed by the NTC. In a cease and desist order, NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez directed SMNI to provide a written explanation within 15 days regarding its failure to adhere to the previous suspension issued in December. The order, co-signed by Deputy Commissioners John...

arsenal1205 · Dec 25, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — At least four foreign electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are looking to set up manufacturing facilities in the country, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). “As we speak, we’re in talks with several EV manufacturers. So the initial ones coming are into e-motorcycles because there’s lesser regulations for e-motorcycles,” PEZA director-general Tereso Panga said in a briefing. “But once the supply chain is present, we will also see EV cars manufacturing to also locate,” he added. Panga shared that they are in talks with one American firm, which will manufacture e-buses, e-heavy equipment and even cars. “And they want to participate in the modernization of our transport (system),” he added...

arsenal1205 · Jan 18, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Telco giant PLDT Inc. has yet to complete its nearly P7-billion deal to acquire Lopez-led Sky Cable Corp. as the parties still have to secure regulatory approval to proceed with the transaction. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, PLDT denied an online report claiming it is now moving to integrate Sky Cable into the business. On the contrary, PLDT said the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has yet to conclude the antitrust review for its proposed acquisition of Sky Cable for P6.75 billion. PLDT also noted that it is steps away from integrating its operations with Sky Cable. For one, Sky Cable has to discontinue its cable segment for the buyout to materialize, a process that in itself requires...

The Sexiest of All · Jan 20, 2024

v2clone · Jan 18, 2024

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 17) — Malacañang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is studying Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa's appeal to suspend the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) premium hike after the rate soared from 4% to 5% this year. "The President is studying the request," Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. Herbosa said he wrote a letter to Marcos on Tuesday that the hike should be put on hold to avoid burdening Filipinos amid the high prices of basic goods. If an increase is necessary, he suggested that contributions should only be increased by 0.5% per annum or at 4.5% in 2024. "If ever the president will agree, my recommendation is to start from...

PHC-G26 · Dec 24, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging private sector employers to use transaction accounts to credit salaries and wages of their employees. BSP Deputy Director Cesar Augusto Villanueva Jr. emphasized that transaction accounts widen workers’ access to financial services and enhance their financial welfare. This was highlighted during the International Labor Organization’s ‘Webinar on Advancing Financial Inclusion through Wages Digitization.” “We would like to encourage private sector employers to consider using transaction accounts to credit salaries and wages, as this can enable workers to easily access financial services,” Villanueva said. He pointed out that deposit, e-money and other financial...

L1BR3 · Nov 13, 2023

YouTube’s recent crackdown on ad blocker usage in the platform is facing a challenge over privacy issue. Privacy consultant based in Ireland, Alexander Hanff filed a complaint in October with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) against YouTube for alleged unlawful surveillance. Hanff argues that the ad blocker detection scripts that YouTube is running are spyware and are îllégâl under EU online privacy laws. Historically, Hanff already reached to European Commission regarding the use of ad blocker detection tools in 2016. And the commission confirmed that such scripts fall under Article 5.3 of the ePrivacy Directive—a measure requiring websites to ask for user consent for storing or access to information on a user’s device...

arsenal1205 · Jan 11, 2024

(3rd UPDATE) 'The TV ad is a pro-dictatorship and Marcos rehabilitation propaganda video packaged as advocacy,' says Kabataan Partylist MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos tuned into primetime evening newscasts on Tuesday, January 9, saw a ρáíd advertisement on the supposed “failures” of the 1987 Constitution to highlight the need for charter change. “Pangako nila pagsulong pero sa pagbuo ng 1987 Constitution, na-Edsa-pwera tayo (They promised us progress but in forming the 1987 Constitution, we were left out),” the commercial’s narrator said, in a word play on EDSA – a reference to the 1986 People Power Revolution that toppled the dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos – and etsapuwera, the Filipino term for being excluded or cast aside. The ad...

K1LLER EYE · Jan 6, 2024

Start naba to ng WW3? Ukraine war Gaza war Red sea war nag paparamdam ng gyera china russia north korea

atone77721 · Jan 10, 2024

More than six million Catholic devotees in the Philippines turned up for this year's procession to honour the Black Nazarene, turning the streets of the capital into a sea of maroon and yellow, in a grand display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession, which in the last three years was cancelled because of COVID-19. "I am very pleased the old system is back and we get to do this again," said Jonathan Rancho, 52 who travelled with his wife and two children from Bulacan province to Manila to join the procession. "I prayed that hopefully this year our livelihoods will...

gw3n · Jan 3, 2024

Programmed debt ng bansa ngayong 2023, halos bayad na ayon sa Bureau of Treasury https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qwz5n

Meawii · Dec 30, 2023

CHINA urged the United States to stop supporting the Philippines' "infringement" in the South China Sea (SCS) as it warned Manila that it would "not turn a blind eye" to its repeated provocations in the region. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian said the US should "stop meddling in the South China Sea issue and safeguard regional peace and stability with concrete actions." "The US is misrepresenting facts and making groundless accusations on China's legitimate actions of rights protection. We strongly deplore and firmly oppose to that," Wu said at a press conference on December 28. The Chinese Embassy in Manila shared Wu's statement Thursday evening. Source: Manila Times

Flysolo0650 · Jan 4, 2024

Any thoughts on this? 3 days na a little to no power at all ang whole panay island.

arsenal1205 · Dec 30, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday declaration for January 2 (Tuesday), said Malacañang on Friday. Asked by reporters if Palace will have an additional holiday declaration, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said there was none. “Wala po,” she said in a message to reporters. (There is none). January 1, a Monday, was previously declared by Palace as a holiday, the first one for 2024. FROM: INQUIRER.NET ANG BITIN NAMAN NIYAN BBM. HABAAN NYO NAMAN SANA BAKASYON. ANG TRAFFIC NANAMAN ULIT NIYAN UWIAN NA KASI MGA TAO.

arsenal1205 · Dec 1, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Only electric scooters and e-bicycles, regardless of vehicle capacity, which are registered with the Land Transportation Office will be allowed to use public roads under a proposal of the LTO. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza said the proposal for the mandatory registration of these electric vehicles (EVs) would be submitted to the Department of Transportation. Under LTO Administrative Order 2021-035, EVs with a maximum speed of less than 25 kilometers are not required to register with the LTO. “There should be no speed limitation. For as long as these vehicles are used in public roads, they should be registered,” Mendoza told the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum yesterday. “We understand the side of the manufacturers and...

P H C _ A N O N Y M O U S · Jan 2, 2024

First an earthquake, then a tsunami and now a fire on a plane with 379 people aboard. At least 48 people were killed after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2024). A Japan Airliner has reportedly collided with a Coast Guard aircraft on the runway when landing. (Jan. 2, 2024) Unfortunately, 5 out of 6 Coast Guard crew on board the plane died after being hit by a Japanese plane.

Meawii · Dec 29, 2023

More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the latest survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. showed. The Pahayag End of the Year survey, conducted from November 29 to December 4, showed a noteworthy shift in pro-administration sentiment, which declined from 50 percent in the third quarter to 46 percent in the fourth quarter. Read More: MSN

v2clone · Oct 13, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang released on Friday, October 13, the list of regular and special holidays for next year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation 3268 which identified regular holidays and the special non-working holidays for 2024. The issuance of national holidays due to Islamic holidays such as the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha shall be issued after the approximate days determined by the Islamic calendar. Regular holidays January 1 (Monday) New Year’s Day March 28 (Thursday) Maundy Thursday March 29 (Friday) Good Friday April 9 (Tuesday) Araw ng Kagitingan May 1 (Wednesday) Labor Day June 12 (Wednesday) Independence Day August 26 (Monday) National Heroes Day (Last Monday of August) November 30...

Behelit · Dec 26, 2023

INOUE MAKES HISTORY! 👏 Only the second man to become 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 in two weight divisions after stopping Marlon Tapales in the 10th Round 🏆 However its not an easy fight as Naoya felt the bodyshots coming from tapales in 2nd and 3rd round, He also did the philly style to avoid counter punches from Naoya. Both are good fighters, but Naoya is clearly ahead of tapales in terms of footwork and speed. With this, can naoya be called as #1 Pound 4 Pound now and will he fight outside japan, move weight and challenge Tank Davis?? (Via SkySports Boxing)

PHC-G26 · Dec 24, 2023

the UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Trent would take part in joint exercises after Christmas. Guyana, a Commonwealth member, is South America's only English-speaking nation. HMS Trent - an offshore patrol vessel - had been deployed to the Caribbean to search for drug smugglers but was re-tasked after Venezuela's government threatened to annex the Essequibo region of Guyana earlier this month. This raised fears that Venezuela might invade and spark the first...

PHC-G26 · Dec 24, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for being decisive, as the Chief Executive approved the 2024 national budget without vetoing the unprogrammed fund provisions. In a statement on Saturday, Co said that the unprogrammed funds would help the government’s anti-inflationary measures, by providing social aid to poor families and those categorized as near-poor — or households earning less than P23,000 per month. Marcos last Wednesday signed the P5.768 trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA), vetoing just two items — provisions involving the revolving funds of the Department of Justice and the implementation of the Career Executive Service Development Program. “I salute...

PHC-G26 · Dec 24, 2023

Malabon police officers arrested arrested two suspects who were allegedly selling a brick of ********* and several sachets of shabu disguised as a Christmas present, John Consulta reported Saturday on 24 Oras Weekend. The îllégâl drugs had a street value of over P200,000. "Ginawa nila itong parang regalo na nakalagy mismo sa loob ng paper bag," said Malabon police chief Police Colonel Jay Baybayan. "Kasi ngayon, sa panahon ng Pasko, hindi mo naman halata na ang Christmas paper bag ay magagamit i-conceal yung kanilang pagbebenta ng droga." The suspects, who have yet to issuse a statement, are in the custody of the Malabon police. — DVM, GMA Integrated News

PHC-G26 · Dec 24, 2023

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of the Taiwan Strait, as well as one Chinese balloon. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has repeatedly complained of Chinese military activity around the island over the past four years. China has been stepping up its missions near Taiwan as the Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections on the island approach. Taiwan's defence ministry said the Chinese J-10, J-11 and J-16 fighter jets had crossed the median line at points to the north and centre of the strait. The median line once served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, but Chinese...

ZummerSoltice · Dec 18, 2023

"KAALITAN SA INUMAN,HINAMPAS NG BASO" A resident of the City of Naga, Cebu was jailed for physical injuries. Police said the suspect and the victim were having a drinking spree around 10 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023, when a misunderstanding occurred. The suspect then struck the victim's face with a glass. The suspect surrendered to the barangay tanod after the incident. | via GPL

Meawii · Dec 19, 2023

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a 14-day preventive suspension order on two programs of Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI), including that of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s program, in connection with his utterance of death threats and use of profane language which the management failed to curb. In a statement, the MTRCB, through its chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio suspended the airing of “Gikan Sa Masa, Para Sa Masa” (From the Masses, For the Masses) and “Laban Kasama Ang Bayan,” both public affairs programs of SMNI, a media company owned by Swara Sug Media Corporation, and the broadcasting arm of the group Kingdom of Jesus Christ which Pastor Apollo Quiboloy leads. READ MORE: MTRCB...

arsenal1205 · Dec 18, 2023

BRP ‘Cabra’ at approximately 3.5NM east off Ayungin Shoal blocked by CCGV 21551 at approximately 20 yards dead ahead. PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD© Provided by The Manila Times PHILIPPINE Navy personnel on rubber boats have been driving away dozens of Chinese boats that were trying to approach the BRP Sierra Madre inside the Ayungin Shoal. Western Command Chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos on Saturday told The Manila Times sampans — traditional wooden Chinese boats — were maneuvering to get near the grounded Philippine Navy ship. Carlos said Navy personnel were also monitoring the movements of Chinese boats in the shoal's shallow waters. He said Navy personnel were also challenging Chinese militia vessels through radio...

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