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Duterte faces plunder, graft suits over Davao contracts to Bong Go kin
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05/07/2024 11:54
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TANDEM. File photo of then president Rodrigo Duterte accompanying his then Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go to file his candidacy for senator in the 2019 elections.
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MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte faces his second criminal suit post-presidency, this time over the Davao contracts awarded to construction firms owned allegedly by the father and sibling of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Duterte’s right-hand man and former special assistant to the president.
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed the criminal complaints of graft and plunder against Duterte and Go on Friday, July 5, before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The complaints were based on a 2018 report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) that CLTG Builders and Alfrego Builders and Supply, which are owned by Go’s father and sibling, cornered the most number and biggest projects in the Davao region since 2007, when Duterte was mayor of Davao City, to 2017 when he was already Philippine president.
According to Trillanes’ complaint, based on what he said were additional records submitted to him, CLTG and Alfrego were “awarded government projects, from 2007 to 2018, valued at a staggering amount of at least P6.6 billion.”
PCIJ also reported that CLTG is on the list of companies in the Davao region with the most number of delayed projects. The name CLTG stands out because it is also Go’s initials: Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Tesoro Go.
The anti-graft law punishes, among others, manifest partiality to a private company, and causing undue injury to the government in the form of, for example, delayed projects. Trillanes’ complaint alleged the awarding of contracts to Go’s kin under the leadership of Duterte falls squarely on the law, including Sections 3(h) and 3(i) which prohibit public officials from having direct or indirect interest in businesses that have transactions with the government.
“The acts and relationships of herein Respondents, thus, fall squarely under the above constitutional and statutory proscriptions against conflicts of interest in the public sector, undermining the fundamental integrity of the government,” said the complaint.
Plunder has a higher threshold than graft. First, the amount concerned must be P50 million or higher. The amount must not just be the general amount concerned in the transaction, but it must be the amount of the ill-gotten wealth allegedly acquired for personal enrichment.
Generally, it’s not as simple as alleging anomalous awarding of contracts if there is specific accusation of ill-gotten wealth amounting to P50 million.
For perspective, businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles was judged guilty of plunder in the pork barrel scam because projects were proven to be non-existent, and the discretionary funds exceeding P50 million went to enrich herself. Senators Bong Revilla and Jinggoy Estrada were acquitted of plunder because the Sandiganbayan said the specific elements were not there.
In the pork barrel scam, the principle of “main plunderer” also arose, in which you have to prove that there is a main plunderer in the scheme.
Trillanes said that Section 1(d) of the plunder law or Republic Act 7080 lists ways to acquire ill-gotten wealth, and that includes “taking undue advantage of official position, authority, relationship, connection or influence to unjustly enrich himself or themselves at the expense and to the damage and prejudice of the Filipino people and the Republic of the Philippines.”
“It was during the period when Respondent Bong Go was appointed to a cabinet post by Respondent Duterte that CLTG Builders and Alfrego Builders & Supply were awarded an overwhelming number of substantial and sizeable projects worth billions of pesos,” said the complaint.
“By repeatedly awarding hundreds of public infrastructure projects worth billions upon billions of pesos to sole proprietorships undeniably owned by Respondent Go’s immediate family members… Respondents have indeed unjustly favored Respondent Go’s next-of-kin and unjustly enriched themselves at the expense and to damage and prejudice of the Filipino people and the Republic of the Philippines,” the complaint added.
Aside from Duterte and Go, Trillanes also sued Senator Go’s father, Desiderio, and Go’s half-brother, Alfredo.
Traditionally, corruption complaints are filed with the Office of the Ombudsman since it is the body’s mandate to probe and file cases against erring government officials. Samuel Martires, the current Ombudsman, is a Duterte appointee.
“Nag-file po tayo dito sa DOJ dahil, una-una dahil may concurrent jurisdiction. Tapos, naniniwala tayo na mas may access ‘yong DOJ sa iba’t-ibang ahensya to validate ‘yung mga dokumento na i-finile namin sa DPWH, DTI (Department of Trade and Industry), at sa COA (Commission on Audit). Tapos, marami pa silang puwedeng makuha dito,” Trillanes told reporters in an interview.
(We filed this with the DOJ because first of all, there’s concurrent jurisdiction. Then, we believe that the DOJ has more access to different agencies to validate the documents that we filed with the DPWH, DTI, and COA. Then, they can got more from here.)
The DOJ can endorse the complaints filed by Trillanes to the Ombudsman. In the pork barrel scam, the DOJ did the initial investigation and were deputized co-prosecutors when former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales took over and pursued the case up to the Sandiganbayan.
These complaints are the second set of suits filed against Duterte after his presidency. Presidents enjoy immunity, so the strategy has always been to wait until they are no longer in office before filing the complaints.
“Importante ito para ma-test natin talagang kung ang hudikatura natin ay makawala na sa impluwensya at kontrol ng mga Duterte (These complaints are important so we can test if the judiciary is already free from the influence of the Dutertes),” Trillanes explained.
In October last year, ACT Teachers Representative France Castro sued the former chief executive for grave threat before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office. Castro filed the complaint after Duterte, in a television show, linked the activist lawmaker to the armed communist movement. He also said that Castro should be targeted to be killed first.
The complaint was important because not only was it the first complaint filed against Duterte, it also provided the chance to hold him accountable for red-tagging and grave threats. Duterte and his government gained notoriety of being red-taggers, especially against government critics and activists.
However, in January this year, the prosecutors junked Castro’s complaint for lack of sufficient evidence. The complaint was dismissed before the Supreme Court released its decision that defined red-tagging and acknowledged its dangers.
Meanwhile, the alleged killings carried out by the Davao Death Squad during Duterte’s time as Davao City mayor and the deaths under his bloody drug war are now subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) probe. The ICC appeals chamber already dismissed the Philippine government’s petition to stop the investigation, and the ICC has been rumored that it will be issuing either a summon or warrant in relation to its probe. — Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas battles Brazil in KO game as FIBA OQT semis cast set
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05/07/2024 9:14
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TRIPLE TEAM. Bruno Caboclo in action for Brazil in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – The final four cast of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, is set as Gilas Pilipinas faces Brazil in the crossover semifinals.
Ranked 12th in the world, Brazil topped Group B via a quotient tiebreaker despite a stunning 77-74 loss to No. 68 Cameroon on Thursday, July 4 (Friday, July 5, Manila time).
Brazil, Cameroon, and other Group B team Montenegro compiled identical 1-1 records, but the South American squad clinched the top seed with a superior point differential of +6.
Cameroon also advanced to the final four with a -1 point differential, while world No. 17 Montenegro – bannered by two-time NBA All-Star Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls – surprisingly got the boot with a -5 point differential.
In danger of getting eliminated after trailing by as many as 24 points, Brazil fought back in the second half and lost by only one possession.
Jeremiah Hill starred for Cameroon with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, including the three-pointer that broke a 74-74 deadlock with under a minute remaining and determined the final tally.
Brice Eyaga Bidias added 15 points in the win.
Leo Meindl and Lucas Dias paced Brazil with 19 and 16 points, respectively, while former NBA player Bruno Caboclo chimed in 10 points in the losing effort.
In the crossover semifinals, the No. 1 teams from Groups A and B will tangle with the No. 2 squads from the opposite group in a pair of knockout matches.
Brazil is the third top 25 team that the Philippines will face in the OQT as the Filipinos went up against world No. 6 Latvia and No. 23 Georgia in the group stage.
Gilas Pilipinas placed second in Group A via a quotient tiebreaker after an 89-80 upset win over Latvia and a 96-94 loss to Georgia, with all three squads finishing with the same 1-1 card.
Latvia earned the top spot in Group A with a +19 point differential followed by the Philippines (+7) and Georgia (-26).
The knockout semifinals start on Saturday, July 6, with the Philippines and Brazil tangling at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Latvia and Cameroon battle in the other pairing on Sunday, July 7, at 12 am. – Rappler.com
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Inflation slows down to 3.7% in June 2024 after rising for months
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05/07/2024 9:23
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PUBLIC MARKET. A market in Sibalom, Antique.
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MANILA, Philippines – Following four straight months of rising inflation, the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services finally eased to 3.7% in June.
The latest figure is lower than the 3.9% recorded in May 2024 and the 5.4% in June 2023.
The Philippine Statistics Authority said in a briefing on Friday, July 5, that the main sources of the slowdown were the lower inflation rates for housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (from 0.9% in May to 0.1% in June); transport (from 3.5% to 3.1%); and restaurants and accommodation services (from 5.3% to 5.1%).
Year-to-date, average inflation is 3.5%, which keeps it within the government’s goal of 2% to 4%. For the past few months, inflation has been lingering at the higher end of this target range.
In the National Capital Region, inflation also dipped from 3.1% in May to 2.3% in June, while in areas outside NCR, inflation was unchanged at 4.1%.
By region, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continued to have the highest inflation at 5.3% in June, although this is lower than May’s 5.9%.
The Ilocos Region posted the lowest inflation outside NCR at 2.8%, but this is higher than the previous figure of 2.3%.
While inflation eased on a national level, it inched up for the Philippines’ poorest. The rate for the bottom 30% income households was at 5.5% in June from 5.3% in May.
The uptick in food prices also remains a concern. Food inflation rose from 6.1% in May to 6.5% in June, primarily due to higher prices of vegetables and meat.
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said in a statement on Friday that the onset of the rainy season affected supply and pushed the inflation rate of vegetables to 7.2% in June from 2.7% in May.
For meat, the increase to 3.1% from 1.6% was driven by higher inflation for pork (3.9% from 2.4%), chicken (2.4% from -0.3%), and beef (2.8% from 2.6%).
“Pork inflation rose amid the rise in active African swine fever cases. Chicken inflation increased as the temporary import ban on poultry products from the United States and Australia affected supply,” NEDA said.
In contrast, rice inflation slightly declined to 22.5% in June from 23% in May. However, it was the top contributor to the inflation rate for the month. (READ: High rice inflation could linger until July as market prices keep going up)
“We will continue to work closely with the government, stakeholders, and other priority sectors to implement necessary measures to ensure that the country will have a sufficient and affordable food supply – including rice – for every Filipino,” NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) earlier estimated inflation in June would settle between 3.4% and 4.2%.
But the BSP is more optimistic when it comes to the longer-term inflation outlook. The central bank cut its risk-adjusted inflation forecast to 3.1% for both 2024 and 2025 from 3.8% and 3.7%, respectively.
The reason for the renewed optimism is the reduction in import tariffs on rice – a commodity whose price can determine the way in which inflation swings.
“The latest inflation outturn is consistent with the BSP’s latest outlook that inflation will settle within the target range for 2024 to 2025 with inflation expectations remaining well-anchored,” the central bank said in a statement on Friday.
“The balance of risks to the inflation outlook has shifted to the downside for 2024 and 2025 due largely to the impact of lower import tariffs on rice…. Nonetheless, higher prices of food items other than rice, transport charges, and electricity rates continue to pose upside risks to inflation.”
The improved inflation outlook has also led the central bank to adopt a more dovish stance, with BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinting that a key policy rate cut in August is now “somewhat more likely than before.” – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas battles Brazil in KO game as FIBA OQT semis cast set
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05/07/2024 9:14
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TRIPLE TEAM. Bruno Caboclo in action for Brazil in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – The final four cast of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, is set as Gilas Pilipinas faces Brazil in the crossover semifinals.
Ranked 12th in the world, Brazil topped Group B via a quotient tiebreaker despite a stunning 77-74 loss to No. 68 Cameroon on Thursday, July 4 (Friday, July 5, Manila time).
Brazil, Cameroon, and other Group B team Montenegro compiled identical 1-1 records, but the South American squad clinched the top seed with a superior point differential of +6.
Cameroon also advanced to the final four with a -1 point differential, while world No. 17 Montenegro – bannered by two-time NBA All-Star Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls – surprisingly got the boot with a -5 point differential.
In danger of getting eliminated after trailing by as many as 24 points, Brazil fought back in the second half and lost by only one possession.
Jeremiah Hill starred for Cameroon with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, including the three-pointer that broke a 74-74 deadlock with under a minute remaining and determined the final tally.
Brice Eyaga Bidias added 15 points in the win.
Leo Meindl and Lucas Dias paced Brazil with 19 and 16 points, respectively, while former NBA player Bruno Caboclo chimed in 10 points in the losing effort.
In the crossover semifinals, the No. 1 teams from Groups A and B will tangle with the No. 2 squads from the opposite group in a pair of knockout matches.
Brazil is the third top 25 team that the Philippines will face in the OQT as the Filipinos went up against world No. 6 Latvia and No. 23 Georgia in the group stage.
Gilas Pilipinas placed second in Group A via a quotient tiebreaker after an 89-80 upset win over Latvia and a 96-94 loss to Georgia, with all three squads finishing with the same 1-1 card.
Latvia earned the top spot in Group A with a +19 point differential followed by the Philippines (+7) and Georgia (-26).
The knockout semifinals start on Saturday, July 6, with the Philippines and Brazil tangling at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Latvia and Cameroon battle in the other pairing on Sunday, July 7, at 12 am. – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas drops close loss to Georgia but still marches on to FIBA OQT semis
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04/07/2024 22:47
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DROP PASS. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – It was a loss that somehow felt very much like a win.
Gilas Pilipinas secured its place in the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, despite a 96-94 defeat to Georgia on Thursday, July 4.
Coming off an upset of world No. 6 Latvia, the Philippines finished second in Group A with a 1-1 card to stay on track of ending a decades-long absence in Olympic basketball since it last competed in the 1972 Munich Games.
Justin Brownlee put the team on his back anew with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists as the Nationals shook off a rusty start that saw them trail by as many as 20 points to join top seed Latvia in the final four.
Georgia, dealt an 83-55 beating from Latvia, needed to win by at least 19 points to advance to the semifinals, but the Philippines fought back thanks to steady performances from CJ Perez, Dwight Ramos, and Chris Newsome.
Ramos churned out 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Perez fired 14 points on a perfect 6-of-6 clip off the bench, and Newsome chimed in 13 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Also toting a 1-1 record, Georgia forged a three-way tie in Group A, but Latvia and the Philippines reached the knockout stage owing to their superior point differential.
“I just really want to compliment our guys, they went down 20 and it could have been an easy panic time,” said Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone. “They worked their way back into the game.”
“They really showed their resilience.”
Down 93-96 with 14 seconds remaining, the Filipinos were within striking distance to force overtime, but they opted for a loss to deny the Georgians a chance to pad their lead in the extra period.
In a bizarre end, Newsome made the first of his two free throws then intentionally missed the second in a bid to run out the clock only to witness Goga Bitadze try to make an own goal.
Bitadze, however, saw his attempt clank off the rim.
“We had an opportunity to shoot a three at the end to try to get this into overtime, but we just felt we did not want to give them an opportunity to try to extend the lead into overtime,” said Cone.
Getting a much-needed break after playing two games on back-to-back days, the Philippines prepares for another war against the top seed from Group B, which is composed of Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon.
Bitadze, who plays for the Orlando Magic, tallied 21 points and 11 rebounds, while fellow NBA player Sandro Mamukelashvili of the San Antonio Spurs posted 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in the win.
Georgia 96 – Mamukelashvili 26, Bitadze 21, Shengelia 17, Thomasson 14, Sanadze 13, Andronikashvili 5, Jintcharadze 0, Korsantia 0, Ochikhikidze 0, Londaridze 0.
Philippines 94 – Brownlee 28, Ramos 16, Perez 14, Newsome 13, Tamayo 7, Fajardo 6, Sotto 4, Oftana 4, Aguilar 2, Quiambao 0.
Quarters: 28-17, 55-43, 74-74, 96-94.
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Marcos orders de-escalation in West Philippine Sea, military chief says
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04/07/2024 20:40
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AGROUND. An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, March 9, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the West Philippine Sea, his military chief said on Thursday, July 4, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal.
Marcos’ instructions came after Manila and Beijing agreed on the need to restore trust and confidence to better manage maritime disputes during a round of talks which Manila hosted on Tuesday, July 2.
But that did not stop the Philippine military from calling for China to return the firearms that its coast guard seized from Filipino navy personnel and pay around $1 million in compensation for damaging vessels involved in last month’s resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal).
“I demanded the return of seven firearms,” General Romeo Brawner Jr. told reporters following a command conference with Marcos. “We are demanding that China pay P60 million for the damage they caused during that [incident].”
Manila has accused the China Coast Guard of intentionally ramming and deliberately puncturing navy vessels and seizing weapons to disrupt the resupply mission on June 17, seriously injuring a Filipino sailor who lost a finger. The Philippines maintains a rusting warship manned by a small crew that it ran aground on Ayungin Shoal in 1999 to reinforce its maritime claims.
Brawner said the military is looking at the possibility of charging China with the cost of reconstructing the finger of the injured sailor.
China, which claims most of the South China Sea as its own territory, has maintained that its actions in the waterway, a key conduit for trade between Asia and Europe and the Middle East, have been lawful and professional.
“The Philippines should bear the consequences of its infringing behavior,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a briefing.
She said the Philippine side “was the first to provoke by illegally transporting supplies.”
Beijing rejects the 2016 ruling by The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration which said its expansive maritime claims had no legal basis.
The Philippine military presented the President with several options on its operations in the South China Sea, but they will not result in significant changes to how resupply operations were being carried out, Brawner said, without giving details.
“The end goal is still to be able to bring supplies to our troops…to be able to practice freedom of navigation and overflight, without necessarily escalating the situation you’re in,” Brawner said.
In the same briefing, Brawner said the Philippines’ armed forces will also coordinate with a senator who claimed to have knowledge of a Chinese plan to target her country with hypersonic missiles.
Senator Imee Marcos, the President’s sister and head of the Senate foreign relations committee, created a stir earlier this week with her video, posted on TikTok. She has provided no evidence for the claim.
The Chinese foreign ministry said it does not know where the claims came from, but maintained Beijing adheres to a defensive national defense policy and does not pose a threat to any country.
“Of course, we will never sit idly by and watch our legitimate rights and interests and regional peace and stability being violated and threatened,” Mao said.
Beijing had previously condemned the deployment of a US intermediate range missile system on Philippine soil during joint military exercises in April and May.
An army spokesperson confirmed the Typhon missile launcher remains deployed in the Philippines’ northern islands and would be “shipped out” by September.
Manila has sought wider international support on its maritime claims, seeking closer ties with countries to advocate for a rules-based order that recognizes international law.
Brawner said he was hopeful an agreement allowing the militaries of the Philippines and Japan to visit each other’s country would be signed during a meeting between their defense and foreign ministers on Monday, July 8. – Rappler.com
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General Romeo Brawner Jr.’s demand for the return of seven firearms and payment of P60 million for the damage caused by the Chinese Coast Guard in the incident is a test of the Chinese government’s political will. It’s something worth keeping an eye on. Good luck, Gen. Brawner.
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FAST FACTS: Liquid ECHO, Falcons AP.Bren set to conquer grander 2024 Esports World Cup
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04/07/2024 20:17
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HIGH FIVE. Liquid ECHO players celebrate after a match in the 2024 Esports World Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines – Liquid ECHO and Falcons AP.Bren look to avenge the Philippines in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024, a part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reigning Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines champion Liquid Echo pits a familiar lineup featuring Sanford, KarlTzy, Sanji, Bennyqt, Jaypee, and head coach Tictac.
Meanwhile, Falcons AP.Bren hope to continue its success in the international stage with their M5 World Championship-winning roster that includes FlapTzy, KyleTzy, Pheww, Super Marco, Owgwen and head coach Duckey.
Last year’s MSC saw the Philippines’ Blacklist International absorb a 4-2 loss to Indonesia’s Onic Esports in the finale while ECHO, before rebranding to Liquid ECHO, finished third.
For the first time, the Mid Season Cup, formerly known as the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup, will be held outside the region.
On top of the title and bragging rights, teams vie for the lion’s share of the $3-million prize pool, the biggest in MSC history, with the champion pocketing $1 million (over P58 million).
The MSC is the second event lined up for the Esports World Cup, which will host tournaments in other games like League of Legends, Dota, Call of Duty, Fortnite, PUBG, Counter-Strike, and many more from June 28 to August 25.
In the group stages, 16 teams were randomly drawn in four groups, with Liquid ECHO and Falcons AP. Bren bunched in Group C and Group D, respectively.
After battling each other in a single round-robin format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout phase will be a best-of-five single elimination bracket, while the grand finals features a best-of-seven clash.
The wild card stage ended last June 30, with HomeBois advancing to the group phase, which will run from July 3 to 7.
Falcons AP.Bren opened their campaign with a 2-0 win against Xianyou Gaming from China, while Liquid ECHO also downed home team Twisted Mind, 2-0, on July 3.
July 5 saw Liquid Echo eliminate MCC Champions’ Team Spirit, 2-0, and later down HomeBois, 2-0, to advance to the knockout stage.
Falcons AP.Bren also trampled on North America’s Cloud9, 2-0, and Myanmar’s Team Falcons, 2-0, on the last day of the group stage on July 7, making it two Philippine bets in the knockout stage.
The knockout stage will roll off from July 10 to 13, while the grand finals is set on July 14. – Niño Dominic Ronquillo/Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam, 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup, July 5
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MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas bowed out of the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup after yielding to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in straight sets, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21, in the knockout quarterfinal match of 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Nguyen Thi Bich Nguyen fired 30 points to power the Vietnamese, the last Asian team standing in the tournament where the winner will earn a spot in the Volleyball Nations League.
Sisi Rondina paced the Philippines with 15 points, while Angel Canino added 12 points.
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Vietnam's recovering superstar Tran Thi Thanh Thuy shares her thoughts on the #FIVBChallengerCup2024 competition, getting back on the court after her injury, and facing gallant Alas Pilipinas.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/KrZdukecdZ
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Returning national team star Bella Belen shares her thoughts on her comeback for the Philippines, bonding and chemistry with her teammates, and her long-awaited team-up with fellow UAAP MVP Angel Canino.#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024 pic.twitter.com/wywbhQmOqh
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Reigning PVL Finals MVP Jema Galanza shares her thoughts on facing Vietnam in the #FIVBChallengerCup2024, returning for the national team, and adapting through last-minute position changes from libero to outside hitter.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/w3NaFe9GNO
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:"You can't expect na isang talo, isang adversity, palit agad."Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman talks about learning from their #FIVBChallengerCup2024 loss, prepping for the SEA V. League, and keeping continuity within the team's ranks. pic.twitter.com/9IpMbDHC3e
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 2:Alas Pilipinas puts up a better fight this time, but Vietnam still escapes for the 2-0 lead, 25-22!#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 1:Vietnam blasts Alas Pilipinas to set the tone, 25-14!#FIVBChallengerCup2024
The history-making Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team is back in action with bigger stakes ahead, as it takes on Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, July 5.
Housed just a few paces away from the Rizal Memorial Coliseum where it made Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) history with a bronze finish, Alas is once again expected to receive full-house support from its passionate home fans against a foe that had always given the Philippines big trouble in ASEAN competition.
With the status of Eya Laure, Jen Nierva, and returning prospect Alyssa Solomon in doubt due to various reasons, the likes of Angel Canino, the returning Bella Belen and Jema Galanza, and ever-reliable captain Jia de Guzman are expected to pick up the slack against the towering and experienced Vietnamese.
The likes of Sisi Rondina, Dawn Catindig, Thea Gagate, and Fifi Sharma are also tabbed to round out the star-studded team’s efforts in what is immediately a knockout quarterfinal showdown in this short, but important tournament.
A win against the world No. 34 Vietnamese will certainly be a massive step forward for the world No. 55 Filipinas, as their road to an improbable Volleyball Nations League (VNL) qualification only gets tougher the longer they survive. Regardless of results, Alas is set for an invaluable first-hand schooling.
Can the Philippines bring its giant-killing ways from basketball to volleyball, or will Vietnam once again have the upper hand?
First serve is at 6:30 pm. – Rappler.com
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End of an era: Philippine esports pillar OhMyV33NUS leaves Blacklist
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04/07/2024 23:54
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DECORATED. OhMyV33nus adds another hardware to her collection that includes two MPL Philippines titles and a world championship.
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MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning development, Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna announced her departure from longtime home Blacklist International, the organization confirmed on Thursday, July 4.
One of the most decorated and widely recognized stars of Philippine esports, OhMyV33nus was largely responsible for Blacklist’s rise to international fame and supremacy, helping win three Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) titles, an M3 world title, and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal.
In its confirmatory statement, Blacklist showered its superstar with support and deserved praise, saying “nothing hurts more than the departure of a generational talent like [her].”
“You have shaped the competitive MLBB (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) scene and have elevated the Blacklist International brand to what it is today. Your legacy inside and outside the game will forever be etched in our history. For all those and more, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you,” the statement read.
Currently inactive from the pro league scene like her partner Danerie James “Wise” del Rosario, OhMyV33nus waxed philosophical online regarding her mobile esports future.
“I’m at this point in life right now where I know already there’s something more than this, a higher version of me deep within me. More than I’ve ever accomplished,” she wrote.
“So I left Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International because I know I would settle if I choose to stay. When it’s time to go, you’d feel it.”
Alongside OhMyV33nus, other Blacklist standouts Edward “Edward” Dapadap and Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo also announced their departure, essentially launching a rebuilding phase for the renowned organization.
“Each team and esports org I’ve worked with before, I’ve always considered them as my home. But I realized home is where I go. Home is anyone who cares about me. Home is the name I’ve built for myself: OHMYV33NUS. I’ve always got me, and I will never be afraid no matter where life would take me,” OhMyV33nus continued.
In kind, Blacklist responded, “As we all say internally in the company, ‘In Tier One, we never settle’ and we expect nothing less from a queen. We can’t wait to see you grow into that higher version you want for yourself outside of our squad and chase your dreams with the home you’ve built for yourself.”
“Home may be wherever you go, but Blacklist will always have its doors open for you.” – Rappler.com
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Kai Sotto hurt ahead of Gilas Pilipinas’ Olympic bid semis
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05/07/2024 1:14
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SHOT. Kai Sotto in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – The availability of Kai Sotto for the rest of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, is a major concern for Gilas Pilipinas as he sustained a suspected rib injury.
The 7-foot-3 big man got hurt in the second quarter of the Philippines’ 96-94 loss to Georgia on Thursday, July 4, after Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze landed on top of him.
Immediately subbed out, Sotto never returned and got taken to the hospital after the game.
“He’s in the hospital checking out his rib, it’s an X-ray. We don’t have any news on that yet or whether he’ll be able to go forward,” head coach Tim Cone said of Sotto during the post-game press conference.
Sotto recorded 4 points and 2 blocks in 12 minutes of play before the collision, which left him lying on the floor in pain.
Even without Sotto, the Filipinos fought back from a 20-point deficit, and despite falling short of a win, achieved the quotient target of losing by no more than 18 points to advance to the crossover semifinals.
Cone got timely contributions from his reserves, with Carl Tamayo producing 7 points and Japeth Aguilar putting up 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
“[They] really stepped into the void and gave us big minutes in what would have been Kai’s minutes. We were able to stay close,” said Cone.
Having Sotto back, though, would be crucial as the Philippines battles the top seed from Group B, which is composed of Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon, in the crossover semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Sotto rose to the occasion in the Nationals’ 89-80 upset of world No. 6 Latvia, churning out 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block. – Rappler.com
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LOOK: PH’s Alethea Ambrosio at the Miss Supranational 2024 pre-pageant activities
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04/07/2024 15:28
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QUEEN. Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio during the Miss Supranational 2024 preliminary activities.
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MANILA, Philippines – With just a few days left before coronation night, Philippine bet Alethea Ambrosio is giving it all at the Miss Supranational 2024 pre-pageant activities.
The beauty queen from Bulacan flew to Poland on June 17, saying that she’s ready to “showcase the beauty, strength, and resilience of the Filipina spirit.”
For her national costume, the Filipina beauty queen drew inspiration from the national flower Sampaguita. The white ensemble designed by Ehrran Montayo featured intricate beadwork, floral motifs, and shaded textures to pay homage to the rich flora of the Philippines.
During the preliminary evening gown competition, she donned a custom gold armor warrior-inspired fringed gown by Larry Espinosa. According to the Miss Philippines organization, the piece captures Ambrosio’s personality as a “dignified, elegant amazon queen.”
In the swimsuit competition, she slayed the runway in a yellow one-piece with a black mesh cover-up.
Aside from Sampaguita, Ambrosio also featured another flower in her pageant OOTDs. Her Kalachuchi-inspired gown, which is characterized by fucshia and green textiles and floral embellishments, made her stand out in the pageant’s Supra Model of the Year competition. She made it as a semi-finalist in the said category.
Aside from the pre-pageant activities, Ambrosio is also leading the Supra Fan Vote challenge. The country’s representative has made it to the Top 12 leaderboard, according to the Miss Philippines organization.
However, fans can still lobby for her by downloading the Supranational app to vote for Ambrosio. Just find the “Supra Fan Vote” and scroll down to choose “Philippines.”
Ambrosio is competing in hopes of winning the Philippines’ second Miss Supranational crown, following 2013’s Mutya Daul. She won the Miss Philippines pageant in October 2023, and was appointed as the country’s representative to the Miss Supranational crown in February.
The Miss Supranational 2024 coronation night is set for July 6 (morning of July 7 in Manila), with Ecuador’s Andrea Aguilera crowning her successor. – Rappler.com
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End of an era: Philippine esports pillar OhMyV33NUS leaves Blacklist
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DECORATED. OhMyV33nus adds another hardware to her collection that includes two MPL Philippines titles and a world championship.
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MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning development, Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna announced her departure from longtime home Blacklist International, the organization confirmed on Thursday, July 4.
One of the most decorated and widely recognized stars of Philippine esports, OhMyV33nus was largely responsible for Blacklist’s rise to international fame and supremacy, helping win three Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) titles, an M3 world title, and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal.
In its confirmatory statement, Blacklist showered its superstar with support and deserved praise, saying “nothing hurts more than the departure of a generational talent like [her].”
“You have shaped the competitive MLBB (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) scene and have elevated the Blacklist International brand to what it is today. Your legacy inside and outside the game will forever be etched in our history. For all those and more, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you,” the statement read.
Currently inactive from the pro league scene like her partner Danerie James “Wise” del Rosario, OhMyV33nus waxed philosophical online regarding her mobile esports future.
“I’m at this point in life right now where I know already there’s something more than this, a higher version of me deep within me. More than I’ve ever accomplished,” she wrote.
“So I left Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International because I know I would settle if I choose to stay. When it’s time to go, you’d feel it.”
Alongside OhMyV33nus, other Blacklist standouts Edward “Edward” Dapadap and Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo also announced their departure, essentially launching a rebuilding phase for the renowned organization.
“Each team and esports org I’ve worked with before, I’ve always considered them as my home. But I realized home is where I go. Home is anyone who cares about me. Home is the name I’ve built for myself: OHMYV33NUS. I’ve always got me, and I will never be afraid no matter where life would take me,” OhMyV33nus continued.
In kind, Blacklist responded, “As we all say internally in the company, ‘In Tier One, we never settle’ and we expect nothing less from a queen. We can’t wait to see you grow into that higher version you want for yourself outside of our squad and chase your dreams with the home you’ve built for yourself.”
“Home may be wherever you go, but Blacklist will always have its doors open for you.” – Rappler.com
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Kai Sotto hurt ahead of Gilas Pilipinas’ Olympic bid semis
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05/07/2024 1:14
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SHOT. Kai Sotto in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – The availability of Kai Sotto for the rest of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, is a major concern for Gilas Pilipinas as he sustained a suspected rib injury.
The 7-foot-3 big man got hurt in the second quarter of the Philippines’ 96-94 loss to Georgia on Thursday, July 4, after Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze landed on top of him.
Immediately subbed out, Sotto never returned and got taken to the hospital after the game.
“He’s in the hospital checking out his rib, it’s an X-ray. We don’t have any news on that yet or whether he’ll be able to go forward,” head coach Tim Cone said of Sotto during the post-game press conference.
Sotto recorded 4 points and 2 blocks in 12 minutes of play before the collision, which left him lying on the floor in pain.
Even without Sotto, the Filipinos fought back from a 20-point deficit, and despite falling short of a win, achieved the quotient target of losing by no more than 18 points to advance to the crossover semifinals.
Cone got timely contributions from his reserves, with Carl Tamayo producing 7 points and Japeth Aguilar putting up 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
“[They] really stepped into the void and gave us big minutes in what would have been Kai’s minutes. We were able to stay close,” said Cone.
Having Sotto back, though, would be crucial as the Philippines battles the top seed from Group B, which is composed of Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon, in the crossover semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Sotto rose to the occasion in the Nationals’ 89-80 upset of world No. 6 Latvia, churning out 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block. – Rappler.com
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New crowns, bigger cash prizes for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 winners
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09/06/2024 11:22
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MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) is marking their 60th year with new crowns and bigger cash prizes for the winners of its 2024 pageant.
During a press presentation on Friday, June 7, BPCI unveiled the two new crowns at stake for this year’s competition: Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024.
Designed by jeweler Manny Halasan, pageant organizers noted that both crowns drew inspiration from the Binibining Pilipinas logo — incorporating three stars and a sun.
“Each crown features ethical diamonds, reflecting not only their brilliance but also our commitment to responsible sourcing,” BPCI said.
Aside from the new crowns, both winners will also receive P1 million. Meanwhile, the first and second runner-up will be given P400,000 each.
BPCI also announced that they’ll be donating P1 million to World Vision Philippines, a humanitarian organization devoted to improving the lives of children.
Forty candidates are competing in this year’s pageant. Reigning queens Angelica Lopez and Anna Valencia Lakrini will be crowning their successors.
Lopez will represent the Philippines in the Miss International 2024 pageant while Lakrini finished as 2nd runner-up in the Miss Globe 2023 competition.
The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night is set for July 7 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas drops close loss to Georgia but still marches on to FIBA OQT semis
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04/07/2024 22:47
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DROP PASS. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – It was a loss that somehow felt very much like a win.
Gilas Pilipinas secured its place in the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, despite a 96-94 defeat to Georgia on Thursday, July 4.
Coming off an upset of world No. 6 Latvia, the Philippines finished second in Group A with a 1-1 card to stay on track of ending a decades-long absence in Olympic basketball since it last competed in the 1972 Munich Games.
Justin Brownlee put the team on his back anew with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists as the Nationals shook off a rusty start that saw them trail by as many as 20 points to join top seed Latvia in the final four.
Georgia, dealt an 83-55 beating from Latvia, needed to win by at least 19 points to advance to the semifinals, but the Philippines fought back thanks to steady performances from CJ Perez, Dwight Ramos, and Chris Newsome.
Ramos churned out 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Perez fired 14 points on a perfect 6-of-6 clip off the bench, and Newsome chimed in 13 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Also toting a 1-1 record, Georgia forged a three-way tie in Group A, but Latvia and the Philippines reached the knockout stage owing to their superior point differential.
“I just really want to compliment our guys, they went down 20 and it could have been an easy panic time,” said Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone. “They worked their way back into the game.”
“They really showed their resilience.”
Down 93-96 with 14 seconds remaining, the Filipinos were within striking distance to force overtime, but they opted for a loss to deny the Georgians a chance to pad their lead in the extra period.
In a bizarre end, Newsome made the first of his two free throws then intentionally missed the second in a bid to run out the clock only to witness Goga Bitadze try to make an own goal.
Bitadze, however, saw his attempt clank off the rim.
“We had an opportunity to shoot a three at the end to try to get this into overtime, but we just felt we did not want to give them an opportunity to try to extend the lead into overtime,” said Cone.
Getting a much-needed break after playing two games on back-to-back days, the Philippines prepares for another war against the top seed from Group B, which is composed of Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon.
Bitadze, who plays for the Orlando Magic, tallied 21 points and 11 rebounds, while fellow NBA player Sandro Mamukelashvili of the San Antonio Spurs posted 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in the win.
Georgia 96 – Mamukelashvili 26, Bitadze 21, Shengelia 17, Thomasson 14, Sanadze 13, Andronikashvili 5, Jintcharadze 0, Korsantia 0, Ochikhikidze 0, Londaridze 0.
Philippines 94 – Brownlee 28, Ramos 16, Perez 14, Newsome 13, Tamayo 7, Fajardo 6, Sotto 4, Oftana 4, Aguilar 2, Quiambao 0.
Quarters: 28-17, 55-43, 74-74, 96-94.
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Return flight home rebooked as Gilas Pilipinas stays in Olympic hunt
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05/07/2024 0:31
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ADORED. Gilas Pilipinas acknowledges its fans after its game against Georgia in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone is normally inconsolable after a loss.
But perhaps for the first time in his career, Cone gladly settled for a defeat as Gilas Pilipinas earned its place in the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, even after bowing to Georgia, 96-94.
Despite the loss that dropped the team to 1-1, the Philippines finished second in Group A via a quotient tiebreaker and advanced to the crossover semifinals to face the top seed from Group B, which includes Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon.
“It’s the first time I’ve felt good about losing,” said Cone during the post-game press conference on Thursday, July 4.
Cone and his coaching staff opted for the defeat even with the Filipinos having a shot at overtime as they trailed 93-96 with 14 seconds remaining.
The Philippines needed to win against Georgia to reach the knockout stage as the top seed. But the Nationals could still advance as the second-ranked team with a loss, as long as they lose by no more than 18 points.
Cone went the safer route in the endgame, taking the defeat instead of going for an extra period that could have given Georgia a chance to build their target winning margin.
With the result, Gilas Pilipinas moved within just two victories of a coveted berth in the Paris Games.
But the idea of going this far, especially after being bunched with two top 25 teams in world No. 6 Latvia and No. 23 Georgia, seemed so remote that the Filipinos had been prepared to immediately return home after the group stage.
“We already bought all the tickets to leave tomorrow. So I guess we have to move them back a little bit, that’s how surprised we are to be here and talking to you guys,” said Cone after the Philippines beat great odds, pulling off a colossal 89-80 upset of Latvia then climbing out of a 20-point hole against Georgia to stay in the hunt.
As the team inches closer to its goal, Cone does not want his players to get caught up in the hoopla of ending the Philippines’ five-decade absence in Olympic basketball since its last appearance in the 1972 Munich Games.
“We want to stay with what’s right in front of us. We don’t want to look in the endgame and think, ‘Wow, what happens if we can make it to Paris?’ Obviously, the country would go bonkers,” said Cone. “They would go absolutely crazy.”
“But that’s a long ways away. We got this step done and we got another step to take. I think that’s where the focus is, and hopefully, that’s where the focus is of our guys.”
For now, Gilas Pilipinas takes a much-needed break as it waits for its next foe. – Rappler.com
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Return flight home rebooked as Gilas Pilipinas stays in Olympic hunt
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ADORED. Gilas Pilipinas acknowledges its fans after its game against Georgia in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone is normally inconsolable after a loss.
But perhaps for the first time in his career, Cone gladly settled for a defeat as Gilas Pilipinas earned its place in the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, even after bowing to Georgia, 96-94.
Despite the loss that dropped the team to 1-1, the Philippines finished second in Group A via a quotient tiebreaker and advanced to the crossover semifinals to face the top seed from Group B, which includes Brazil, Montenegro, and Cameroon.
“It’s the first time I’ve felt good about losing,” said Cone during the post-game press conference on Thursday, July 4.
Cone and his coaching staff opted for the defeat even with the Filipinos having a shot at overtime as they trailed 93-96 with 14 seconds remaining.
The Philippines needed to win against Georgia to reach the knockout stage as the top seed. But the Nationals could still advance as the second-ranked team with a loss, as long as they lose by no more than 18 points.
Cone went the safer route in the endgame, taking the defeat instead of going for an extra period that could have given Georgia a chance to build their target winning margin.
With the result, Gilas Pilipinas moved within just two victories of a coveted berth in the Paris Games.
But the idea of going this far, especially after being bunched with two top 25 teams in world No. 6 Latvia and No. 23 Georgia, seemed so remote that the Filipinos had been prepared to immediately return home after the group stage.
“We already bought all the tickets to leave tomorrow. So I guess we have to move them back a little bit, that’s how surprised we are to be here and talking to you guys,” said Cone after the Philippines beat great odds, pulling off a colossal 89-80 upset of Latvia then climbing out of a 20-point hole against Georgia to stay in the hunt.
As the team inches closer to its goal, Cone does not want his players to get caught up in the hoopla of ending the Philippines’ five-decade absence in Olympic basketball since its last appearance in the 1972 Munich Games.
“We want to stay with what’s right in front of us. We don’t want to look in the endgame and think, ‘Wow, what happens if we can make it to Paris?’ Obviously, the country would go bonkers,” said Cone. “They would go absolutely crazy.”
“But that’s a long ways away. We got this step done and we got another step to take. I think that’s where the focus is, and hopefully, that’s where the focus is of our guys.”
For now, Gilas Pilipinas takes a much-needed break as it waits for its next foe. – Rappler.com
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Ayala group beefs up Philippine Coast Guard’s research unit with computers
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PCs. Ayala and Makati Development Corporation through the group's Saludo sa Serbisyo program has turned over 100 computers to various lines of the uniformed services since 2023.
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(This is a press release from Ayala Corporation.)
MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Corporation recently donated desktop computers to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as a gesture of appreciation and support to the PCG’s mandate.
Francisco Romero Milán, Ayala’s chief human resources officer, led the turn over ceremony to the Coast Guard Strategic Studies and International Affairs Center (CGSSIAC), last June 11.
“The donation of these computers symbolizes our profound respect and unwavering support for your tireless efforts in patrolling our coasts, responding to emergencies, and protecting our maritime interests,” Milán said.
“We hope that this serves as a testament to our collective resolve to work hand in hand for the greater good,” he added.
Meanwhile, Commodore Arnaldo Lim, Director for CGSSIAC, responded by emphasizing the importance of computers in enhancing the efficiency of the coast guard’s research unit.
“As a unit of the Philippine Coast Guard mandated to provide strategic direction to the leadership through the conduct of policy reviews and research, the importance of information and communication technology equipment to a research unit cannot be overstated,” Lim said.
“I am confident that, through enhanced technological capabilities, we can achieve greater success and make a positive impact in performing our duties within and beyond the maritime space,” he added.
Since 2023, Ayala and Makati Development Corporation, through the group’s Saludo sa Serbisyo program, have turned over 100 computers to the Philippine Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and Bureau of Fire Protection.
Saludo is Ayala group’s flagship program for uniformed personnel. It offers exclusive access to Ayala group’s products and services to help them achieve their personal goals through the following initiatives: home and car ownership assistance, financial education, employment for retired personnel, livelihood training, health and wellness program, cooperative development, product discounts, equipment donation, and scholarship for dependents. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bid goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Justin Brownlee paced the Philippines anew with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwight Ramos added 13 points in the knockout match.
Kai Sotto, who played impressively in the tournament, sat out the entire game after getting hurt in the previous match versus Georgia.
Bruno Caboclo dropped a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds to pace Brazil, which will fight for an Olympic berth against the winner of the other semifinal duel between host Latvia and Cameroon.
Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics.
The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday, July 6.
Expect Justin Brownlee to show the way for the Filipinos following a pair of near triple-double performances in the group stage, which saw the Philippines stun world No. 6 Latvia and drop a close loss to No. 23 Georgia.
Brownlee is averaging 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the OQT.
Four more are scoring in double figures for the Philippines, with Dwight Ramos (14.0), Chris Newsome (11.5), Kai Sotto (11.0), and CJ Perez (10.0) making their presence felt for the national team.
Sotto, though, is a game-time decision as he got hurt in the first half against Georgia after Goga Bitadze landed on top of him – an accident that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.
“He is a game-time decision. No fractures but there is still soreness,” said team manager Richard del Rosario of Sotto.
While Brazil stands as the favorite being ranked 12th in the world, it is not invincible.
Brazil clinched the top seed in Group B, but not without a hitch as it absorbed a surprising 77-74 loss to 68th-ranked Cameroon.
Half of the Brazil roster have NBA experience, with Bruno Caboclo – a journeyman who played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets – averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Game time is 8:30 pm, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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Porac mayor says extension office near Lucky South 99 POGO ‘never used’
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05/07/2024 18:10
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DILAPIDATED. The old structure inside the Royal Garden Estate was offered to Porac mayor Jaime Capil as an extension office of the Porac municipal hall. It is located near the raided Lucky South 99.
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PAMPANGA, Philippines – The local government of Porac, Pampanga, had an extension office in the same subdivision as the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Lucky South 99, but Mayor Jaime Capil said it was never used.
“The Porac LGU [Local Government Unit] did not use the said building. We are awaiting the completion of the new municipal hall. We don’t really need an extension office because we have a new one. Malapit neng mayari (it is almost finished),” Capil told Rappler on July 4, Thursday.
This latest issue is part of an ongoing inquiry into the liabilities of local government units (LGU) in the proliferation of POGOs within their localities. Capil was grilled in the last investigation at the Senate about why he was not able to crack down on the POGO, given that there had already been an attempted inspection.
Capil told senators he did not want to be liable for trespassing, and was held back by the lack of a search warrant. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, a former mayor of Valenzuela, scolded Capil, saying a mayor could have invoked more regulatory powers if he only had political will.
It turns out now that the local government of Porac had an extension office inside the 150-hectare Royal Garden estate, the same compound where the Thai Royal Court is or the building that housed the Lucky South 99 POGO, described as the deadliest POGO by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).
The extension office is around a kilometer away from Lucky South 99.
Capil admitted there was a plan to operate an extension office, but he said he never used it. It was also not maintained, the mayor said.
“The local government unit had planned to operate an extension office in that eastern part of Porac town so residents of barangays Sta. Cruz and Manibaug will no longer have to go all the way to the municipal hall in Barangay Poblacion,” Capil said.
The extension office also had the sign board of the local government. But a report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer says the sign board was promptly taken down after PAOCC searched the POGO hub on June 4.
An associate of Capil confirmed with Rappler on Friday that the sign board was installed by the Porac engineering department in 2023.
The mayor said the abandoned structure was donated by the landowner, Ruperto Cruz, also in 2023. Cruz originally owned the land where the estate is, and is currently embroiled in a land dispute with Whirlwind Corporation, the real estate company that leased land to the POGO hub.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is Whirlwind’s lawyer in that dispute. A document shows Roque as legal representative of Lucky South 99 itself, but the lawyer earlier maintained to Rappler that he is only representing Whirlwind and has “no idea” why his name appeared on the document.
Another source also told Rappler that Ruperto’s children opposed the plan to donate the structure to the local government.
Capil said there is an ongoing construction of a new municipal hall in Barangay Cangatba, which started in 2022. It is set to be completed in 2025.
The new municipal hall project was initiated by Senator Lito Lapid, a resident of Porac. Lapid is also the chairperson of the Senate committee on games and amusement. – Rappler.com
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Belen, Canino make most of long-awaited Alas team-up after UAAP wars
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DREAM TEAM. Alas Pilipinas' Bella Belen (left) and Angel Canino in action in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – Bella Belen and Angel Canino have long been tabbed the brightest young stars of Philippine volleyball, ever since they quickly found their footing in the UAAP.
Both historic rookie MVPs in the collegiate ranks, Belen and Canino have been the central figures in igniting a new NU-La Salle rivalry, highlighted by a captivating UAAP Season 85 finals war that the Taft-based Lady Spikers won in back-to-back five-set thrillers.
Ever since the two stars’ paths crossed on opposite sides of the taraflex, fans for years have been clamoring for a dream team-up between the two elite prospects in a national team capacity, which at long last came true in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5.
Although the pairing was short-lived as Alas Pilipinas quickly bowed out of contention following a sweep loss to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam, both Belen and Canino were ecstatic that they finally stood side-by-side facing a common foe instead of the usual face-to-face setting.
“I enjoyed the experience and I told them, I’d want Bella as a teammate more than an opponent,” Canino said in Filipino after a 12-point outing. “I’ve long wanted to team up with ate Bella and I’m very happy that it finally happened.”
Belen, who was limited to just 2 points in sparse minutes, likewise shared the sentiment of her rival, whom she will once again clash for at least one more UAAP championship opportunity in Season 87 next year.
“I’m very happy that I finally teamed up with Angel in the national team. Of course, I’m her opponent in the UAAP, but now, we’re finally teammates,” Belen said in Filipino.
“I think our connection will only get better if we trained together for a longer time. I think we can really bring the best out of each other.”
Alas fans will soon be treated to an extended look of the Belen-Canino tandem in the Southeast Asia V. League this August, should their schedules match again.
Their dream run has finally begun, and is bound to soar for a long, long time. Buckle up. – Rappler.com
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Argentina adds to Gilas Boys’ woes in FIBA U17 World Cup
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05/07/2024 22:16
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DRIVE. Gilas Boys' CJ Amos evades his Argentine defender in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines – Still not enough.
After dropping their first four matches with an average losing margin of 65.5 points, Gilas Boys put up a valiant late-game stand against Argentina, but still fell short with an 83-67 loss in the classification phase of the FIBA U17 World Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye (Turkey).
Already trailing by its largest at 29 points, 52-81, the Philippines went on a massive 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull within 14 markers, 67-81, with 2:30 left to play.
Unfortunately for Gilas Boys, their late fightback went for naught as the lead Argentina built early on was simply too much for them to overcome at that stage of the ball game.
Similar to their previous outings, Gilas Boys – who crashed out of medal contention following a 96-point loss to USA on Wednesday, July 3 – once again dug themselves a deep hole as they immediately trailed by double-digits at the end of the first quarter, 15-27.
Despite a strong start by Gilas Boys guard Kurt Velasquez – who dropped 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting in the first half – the Filipinos still had no answers for the Argentines as the latter stretched their 12-point first-quarter lead to 22 points by halftime, 53-31.
Velasquez finished with a game-high 17 points on 6-of-16 field goal clip, while Bonn Daja posted a near double-double of 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Edryn Morales and Joaquin Ludovice also scored in twin-digits for the Philippines with 13 and 12, respectively.
For Argentina, Martin Torriani showed the way with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Tyler Kropp had 13 markers and 9 boards.
Gilas Boys hope to finally barge into the winning column when they face off with rival China on Saturday, July 6, in the continuation of the classification phase, where they will no longer finish higher that No. 13 in the 16-team field.
Argentina 83 – Torriani 15, Kropp 13, Domine 12, Prato 12, Rotta 8, Minzer 7, Chapero 6, Cabodevilla 3, Arias 3, Scola 2, Gradin 2, Sarmiento 0.
Philippines 67 – Velasquez 17, Daja 15, Morales 13, Ludovice 12, Chua 6, Amos 3, Williams 1, Banal 0, Diao 0, Alegre 0, Gomez de Liaño 0.
Quarters: 27-15, 53-31, 69-48, 83-67.
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RESULTS: June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers
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05/07/2024 19:08
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The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announces that 137 elementary teachers out of 274 examinees (50.00%) and 252 secondary teachers out of 478 examinees (52.72%) successfully passed the Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers given last June 18, 2024 in: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Al Ahmadi, Kuwait; Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Doha, Qatar; Manama, Bahrain; and Singapore.
The Board for Professional Teachers is composed of Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, chairman; Dr. Paz I. Lucido, Vice Chairman; Dr. Paraluman R. Giron and Dr. Nora M. Uy, Members.
Those who will register are required to bring the following: downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, notice of admission (for identification only), 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of documentary stamps and 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Elementary are the following:
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Secondary are the following:
Here’s the full list of passers:
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Gilas Pilipinas looks to unlock unpredictable Brazil in Olympic qualifying semis
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05/07/2024 18:18
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STALWARTS. Brazil's Lucas Dias and Leo Meindl celebrate during the FIBA Olympic qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Reaching the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament is already a massive accomplishment for Gilas Pilipinas.
The overachieving Filipinos were not expected to pull the rug from under Latvia and beat the world No. 6 on their home floor.
Prior to the qualifiers, Gilas was also regarded a clear underdog versus world No. 23 Georgia.
But the goal laid out by coach Tim Cone to the team was not to merely reach the semis. Cone stated, very clearly so as to leave no room for misunderstanding nor misinterpretation, that the goal was to win the tournament – no matter how improbable it looked.
With that plan on track, Gilas Pilipinas now stands two wins away from a ticket to the Paris Olympics.
Standing in the way of the Philippines in the semifinals is Group B top seed and world No. 12 Brazil.
Brazil made it to the semifinals by virtue of its 82-71 victory on opening day over world No. 17 Montenegro, which was led by two-time NBA All Star Nikola Vucevic.
In the second game, Brazil needed a win or a loss by no more than 14 points against Cameroon to secure the top spot in Group B.
But at one point, the Brazilians found themselves trailing by 20 points, 36-56, against the No. 68 Cameroonians in the second quarter. Brazil then outscored Cameroon, 19-9, in the fourth to narrow the gap before losing by just three, 77-74.
Although Brazil seemed unpredictable, Gilas Pilipinas will face a fluid and cohesive unit made up of nine players who were part of the squad which reached the second round and finished 13th in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
In the first round held in Jakarta, Brazil pummeled Iran, 100-89, and prevailed over Ivory Coast, 89-77. The squad finished second in Group G after losing to Spain, 96-78.
In the second round, Brazil stunned eventual third-placer Canada, 69-65, but got eliminated by Latvia, 104-84.
Mentored by returning coach Aleksandar Petrovic of Croatia, Brazil does not boast of an imposing frontline like Georgia or even Latvia.
In fact, the Brazilians’ only legitimate center is 6-foot-9 Cristiano Felicio, who plays for Granada in the Spanish Liga ACB.
Conspicuously missing in the FIBA OQT is 6-foot-11 American-Brazilian Tim Soares, who averaged close to 10 points in the World Cup.
Brazil, though, has a pair of athletic 6-foot-9 forwards who both can shoot from outside and are averaging in double figures in the OQT – Lucas Dias and Bruno Caboclo.
Caboclo, who played seven seasons in the NBA for Toronto, Sacramento, Memphis, and Houston, leads Brazil in scoring in the OQT with 17.5 points, while Dias is norming 12 points per outing.
But Caboclo is not the only Brazilian with NBA pedigree as former LA Lakers Marcelo Huertas is Petrovic’s court general, while 6-foot-6 Gui Santos, who played 23 games this past season with the Golden State Warriors, is a nightmare matchup in the wings.
Huertes is contributing 10.5 points and 3.5 assists in the OQT.
Another Brazilian, 6-foot-7 Leo Meindl who is a member of the Tokyo Alvark in the Japan B. League, is also registering double digits in points with 14.5 a game.
Though Gilas won the rebounding battle versus Latvia and Georgia, they will be mirrored by a tenacious Brazilian team which is also relentless in crashing the glass.
Brazil is averaging 38 rebounds in their two games in the group stage, even outrebounding the imposing squad of Cameroon.
Gilas, on the other hand, is norming 39.5 boards in its first two games.
Cone will have to be prepared for which version of Brazil shows up in their semifinal encounter.
Against Montenegro, the Brazilians attacked the basket and raced off on transition every chance they got.
This resulted in them scoring 42 points in the paint, 4 more than the bigger Montenegrins. Brazil also had 22 fastbreak points against just 4 by Montenegro. Brazil only sank six triples out of 15 attempts in the game.
In their second game, Brazil transformed into an outside shooting squad, converting 13 triples from 38 attempts. They tried to slow down the game and shot just 24 times from two and only had 4 fastbreak points.
Also similar to Gilas, Brazil mostly lives and dies with a nine-man rotation, but the load is spread out with eight players on the floor at least 15 minutes per game.
The Brazil bench is contributing 24 points per game compared to just 12 by the Gilas bench.
Expect a barnburner of a semifinal encounter between the history-seeking Gilas Pilipinas and Brazil – which is eyeing a return to the Olympics after missing out on the Tokyo edition – on Saturday, July 6, at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Gilas Pilipinas will once again be regarded the underdog, a tag Cone does not seem to mind as he and his team have already shown they can keep in step with any team in the competition. – Rappler.com
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Ballungay, Nonoy among late entries as 70 players apply for PBA Draft
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05/07/2024 17:15
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SOAR. Kai Ballungay in action for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Former UAAP stars Kai Ballungay and Mark Nonoy were among those who beat the deadline as a total of 70 players applied for the PBA Draft as submissions closed on Thursday, July 4.
Ballungay and Nonoy, who won UAAP titles with Ateneo and La Salle, respectively, add depth to a draft pool composed of other collegiate standouts and imports in overseas leagues who are bringing their acts to the PBA.
Others who applied on the final day of submission include Dave Ildefonso, RJ Abarrientos, Jerom Lastimosa, and Jonnel Policarpio.
Ildefonso takes his talents to the PBA after two seasons with the Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League, while Abarrientos returns home after a year each with the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the Japan B. League and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in the Korean Basketball League.
Lastimosa, who spurned overseas offers to play his final season with Adamson, finally goes pro, while Policarpio gives the PBA a shot after deciding to forego his remaining years with La Salle.
Joining Policarpio and Nonoy in the draft are other members of the La Salle crew that won the Season 86 championship in Evan Nelle, Francis Escandor, and Ben Phillips.
Also from La Salle, reigning Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League MVP Justine Baltazar headlines the field as he is expected to be picked No. 1 overall by Converge.
UAAP products CJ Cansino of UP, Jared Brown of Ateneo, Xyrus Torres of FEU, and Calvin Payawal of UE are also in the mix.
From the NCAA, the likes of Kurt Reyson of Letran, Miggy Corteza of St. Benilde, Peter Alfaro of San Beda, JP Maguliano of EAC, and Jielo Razon of Perpetual hope to turn their PBA dreams into reality.
As the PBA relaxed rules on Filipino-foreigners years ago, those who seek to join the league are Sedrick Barefield and Caelan Tiongson, who are touted as potential first-round picks.
Boasting of impressive playing credentials, Barefield suited up for the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League, while Tiongson last played for the Taoyuan Leopards in the T1 League in Taiwan.
The PBA will release the final list of draft eligible players after the combine, which will be held from July 10 to 11 at the Ynares Center.
Draft day is on July 14 at Glorietta in Makati City. – Rappler.com
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One-and-done: Alas Pilipinas crashes out of Challenger Cup as Vietnam reasserts mastery
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05/07/2024 21:11
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GREAT EFFORT. Alas Pilipinas' Angel Canino attempts an attack over the Vietnam defense in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – It’s a one-and-done stint for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup as world No. 34 Vietnam rolled to a 25-14, 25-22, 25-21 knockout quarterfinal sweep at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Friday, July 5.
Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup MVP, showed her elite attacking prowess once again on Philippine soil with a 30-point explosion in just three sets.
Former PVL MVP Sisi Rondina, meanwhile, led the losing cause with 15 points, while ex-UAAP MVP Angel Canino tallied a 12-point outing.
“I’m very proud of the girls because I really saw that everyone fought for every point, and until the end, we all gave our best,” said Alas captain Jia de Guzman, who finished with only 5 excellent sets out of 105 attempts in a rare off night.
“In terms of experience, we’re still lacking, but we know that we’ll get there eventually, so we’ll give whatever we can give and learn from every game, just keep on taking lessons, win or lose.”
Head coach Jorge Souza de Brito opted to take it easy with his national team returnees, as two-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen only had 2 points, while reigning PVL All-Filipino Finals MVP Jema Galanza went scoreless in the loss.
With the win, the Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam arranged a knockout semifinal clash with world No. 16 Czech Republic, which clinched its spot off a surprising 25-15, 25-22, 25-16 rout of world No. 17 Argentina.
In the other semifinal bracket, world No. 13 Belgium takes on No. 15 Puerto Rico for a shot to qualify for the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Alas, meanwhile, will set its sights next on the Southeast Asia V. League this August, with its core pro league stars likely set to skip the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference kicking off this July 16. – Rappler.com
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Doing the improbable: Gilas Pilipinas 2 wins away from Olympic goal
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HEART. CJ Perez in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – It has been so long since the last time the country sent a basketball team to the Olympics that none of the players of this current Gilas Pilipinas group were born at the time.
Decades have passed and the Philippines continues to wait for its Olympic basketball return since its last appearance in the 1972 Munich Games.
But what seemed like an improbable goal now looks like a doable task as the Nationals stand two victories away from the Paris Games after advancing to the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.
Hoping to get closer to the quadrennial showpiece, the Philippines eyes an upset against Brazil in the crossover semifinals on Saturday, July 6, at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone knows the prospect of playing in the Olympics sounds exhilarating, but he does not want his wards to get ahead of themselves.
“We want to stay with what’s right in front of us. We don’t want to look in the endgame and think, ‘Wow, what happens if we can make it to Paris?’ Obviously, the country would go bonkers,” said Cone. “They would go absolutely crazy.”
“But that’s a long ways away. We got this step done and we got another step to take. I think that’s where the focus is, and hopefully, that’s where the focus is of our guys.”
Ranked 12th in the world, Brazil owns the favorite tag with a lineup featuring six current and former NBA players.
Gui Santos of the Golden State Warriors is the only active NBA player, while Raul Neto, Marcelo Huertas, Bruno Caboclo, Cristiano Felicio, and Didi Louzada each played at least two seasons in the NBA.
But a lower-ranked team beating Brazil is possible, as shown by world No. 68 Cameroon when it hacked out a 77-74 win in Group B.
And the Philippines is no stranger to pulling off surprises in the OQT after stunning world No. 6 Latvia, 89-90, and deliberately losing by a single possession to world No. 23 Georgia, 96-94, in Group A.
The winner will face the victor of the other semifinal pairing between Latvia and Cameroon in the finale.
So far, eight teams have qualified for the Olympics, including host France, defending champion United States, Serbia, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Sudan.
Four more teams will punch their tickets to Paris through the OQTs, which are also simultaneously held in Valencia, Spain; Piraeus, Greece; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In Valencia, host Spain, Lebanon, the Bahamas, and Finland reached the semifinals, while Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and the Dominican Republic clinched the final four berths in Piraeus.
Lithuania, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Italy advanced to the semifinals in San Juan.
Only the winners of the OQTs will make it to the Olympics. – Rappler.com
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One-and-done: Alas Pilipinas crashes out of Challenger Cup as Vietnam reasserts mastery
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GREAT EFFORT. Alas Pilipinas' Angel Canino attempts an attack over the Vietnam defense in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – It’s a one-and-done stint for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup as world No. 34 Vietnam rolled to a 25-14, 25-22, 25-21 knockout quarterfinal sweep at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Friday, July 5.
Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup MVP, showed her elite attacking prowess once again on Philippine soil with a 30-point explosion in just three sets.
Former PVL MVP Sisi Rondina, meanwhile, led the losing cause with 15 points, while ex-UAAP MVP Angel Canino tallied a 12-point outing.
“I’m very proud of the girls because I really saw that everyone fought for every point, and until the end, we all gave our best,” said Alas captain Jia de Guzman, who finished with only 5 excellent sets out of 105 attempts in a rare off night.
“In terms of experience, we’re still lacking, but we know that we’ll get there eventually, so we’ll give whatever we can give and learn from every game, just keep on taking lessons, win or lose.”
Head coach Jorge Souza de Brito opted to take it easy with his national team returnees, as two-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen only had 2 points, while reigning PVL All-Filipino Finals MVP Jema Galanza went scoreless in the loss.
With the win, the Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam arranged a knockout semifinal clash with world No. 16 Czech Republic, which clinched its spot off a surprising 25-15, 25-22, 25-16 rout of world No. 17 Argentina.
In the other semifinal bracket, world No. 13 Belgium takes on No. 15 Puerto Rico for a shot to qualify for the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Alas, meanwhile, will set its sights next on the Southeast Asia V. League this August, with its core pro league stars likely set to skip the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference kicking off this July 16. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam, 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup, July 5
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MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas bowed out of the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup after yielding to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in straight sets, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21, in the knockout quarterfinal match of 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Nguyen Thi Bich Nguyen fired 30 points to power the Vietnamese, the last Asian team standing in the tournament where the winner will earn a spot in the Volleyball Nations League.
Sisi Rondina paced the Philippines with 15 points, while Angel Canino added 12 points.
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Vietnam's recovering superstar Tran Thi Thanh Thuy shares her thoughts on the #FIVBChallengerCup2024 competition, getting back on the court after her injury, and facing gallant Alas Pilipinas.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/KrZdukecdZ
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Returning national team star Bella Belen shares her thoughts on her comeback for the Philippines, bonding and chemistry with her teammates, and her long-awaited team-up with fellow UAAP MVP Angel Canino.#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024 pic.twitter.com/wywbhQmOqh
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Reigning PVL Finals MVP Jema Galanza shares her thoughts on facing Vietnam in the #FIVBChallengerCup2024, returning for the national team, and adapting through last-minute position changes from libero to outside hitter.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/w3NaFe9GNO
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:"You can't expect na isang talo, isang adversity, palit agad."Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman talks about learning from their #FIVBChallengerCup2024 loss, prepping for the SEA V. League, and keeping continuity within the team's ranks. pic.twitter.com/9IpMbDHC3e
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 2:Alas Pilipinas puts up a better fight this time, but Vietnam still escapes for the 2-0 lead, 25-22!#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 1:Vietnam blasts Alas Pilipinas to set the tone, 25-14!#FIVBChallengerCup2024
The history-making Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team is back in action with bigger stakes ahead, as it takes on Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, July 5.
Housed just a few paces away from the Rizal Memorial Coliseum where it made Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) history with a bronze finish, Alas is once again expected to receive full-house support from its passionate home fans against a foe that had always given the Philippines big trouble in ASEAN competition.
With the status of Eya Laure, Jen Nierva, and returning prospect Alyssa Solomon in doubt due to various reasons, the likes of Angel Canino, the returning Bella Belen and Jema Galanza, and ever-reliable captain Jia de Guzman are expected to pick up the slack against the towering and experienced Vietnamese.
The likes of Sisi Rondina, Dawn Catindig, Thea Gagate, and Fifi Sharma are also tabbed to round out the star-studded team’s efforts in what is immediately a knockout quarterfinal showdown in this short, but important tournament.
A win against the world No. 34 Vietnamese will certainly be a massive step forward for the world No. 55 Filipinas, as their road to an improbable Volleyball Nations League (VNL) qualification only gets tougher the longer they survive. Regardless of results, Alas is set for an invaluable first-hand schooling.
Can the Philippines bring its giant-killing ways from basketball to volleyball, or will Vietnam once again have the upper hand?
First serve is at 6:30 pm. – Rappler.com
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PwC Philippines introduces six new partners to the firm
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05/07/2024 18:09
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Standing from left: Andrei Laguna, Ryan Marte and Jannick Reyes. Seated from left: Jane Alcause-Fabro, Nelson Soriano and Nonito Esteban II.
Roderick “Rick” M. Danao, Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC Philippines, proudly announces the admission of six new partners—all CPAs (certified public accountants)—to the firm, effective 1 July 2024. Rick shares, “As we continue to fortify our firm for the future, it is with great pleasure that I introduce our incoming partners for the new fiscal year. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to our firm, and their addition will undoubtedly propel us to even greater heights.”
Andrei Laguna will be an integral part of Isla Lipana & Co.’s assurance practice. He has led assurance work for multinational and domestic companies, including due diligence reviews and securities offering engagements, for over 13 years. His specialty is in the telecommunications and digital finance space, where he continues to work with the country’s largest players in these sectors. He expanded his skills by taking assignments at PwC United Kingdom (UK) and PwC Finland where he managed group audits for US-listed Fortune 500 companies.
Andrei graduated cum laude from Bicol University and placed fifth in the October 2010 CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE). In 2023, he completed PwC’s 18-month Leadership Equation Program as part of its pioneer cohort. He currently serves as an Assurance Quality Inspection Reviewer, responsible for conducting quality reviews across PwC territories within the region.
Jannick Reyes will lead Isla Lipana & Co.’s Information Technology Assurance Services (ITAS) practice. With over 15 years of experience in digital audit, IT advisory, and assurance services, he specializes in business process reviews, IT general controls reviews, integrated audits, data privacy assessments, IT benchmarking, and third-party assurance across various industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and real estate.
He was seconded to PwC UK’s London office for two years, where he handled third-party assurance for companies in the banking and capital markets sectors. Jannick, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), also earned his Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) credential. He earned his BS Accountancy degree from Far Eastern University (FEU)-Diliman.
Nonito Esteban II will help lead the Brunei-based PricewaterhouseCoopers Services, a member firm of the PwC network. He has performed assurance and non-assurance services for oil and gas, telecommunications and logistics companies in Brunei and the Philippines, and expanded his international experience at the London office of PwC UK. He is one of the pioneers in re-establishing PwC’s presence in Brunei.
He graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Accounting degree from the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) and ranked seventh in the CPALE.
Nelson Soriano will bring his wealth of experience to the tax practice of Isla Lipana & Co. He has provided tax advice on cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, and other business/commercial transactions. He has also provided tax compliance service and tax assessment case resolution to clients in the manufacturing, healthcare, power, information technology, and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, among others. Prior to joining PwC, Nelson held tax leadership roles in large multinational companies both in the Philippines and overseas, where he successfully built and managed these organizations’ structural, operational, and transactional tax requirements.
Nelson holds a degree in BS Accountancy, cum laude, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from De La Salle University (DLSU). He also completed the Executive Program in Management course at Cornell University and PwC’s 18-month Leadership Equation Program.
Jane Alcause-Fabro also joins the leadership of Isla Lipana & Co.’s tax compliance and client accounting services practice. She has more than a decade of experience in providing tax return preparation, compliance services, and other statutory filing requirements, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) compliance, accounting/bookkeeping, payroll, and other related services. She has worked with clients from various industries like IT, BPO/shared service centers, manufacturing, and retail and consumer, among others.
Jane has in-depth knowledge of local tax rules and regulations, the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and the Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA). She has been involved in several agreed-upon procedures, review engagements, and consulting projects covering tax and accounting matters for many multinational companies. Jane graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University with a degree in BS Accountancy. She is currently pursuing her MBA degree at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Ryan Marte will lead the Financial Crime Unit of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Services Philippines Co. Ltd., a member firm of the PwC network. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), audit, compliance, and advisory services. He has been involved in setting up and leading multiple large-scale and complex financial crime projects for our global clients. Prior to joining PwC, he held key leadership roles in various financial institutions in the Philippines and abroad.
He graduated cum laude from the Ateneo de Davao University with a degree in BS Accountancy. Ryan completed an International Diploma in AML from the International Compliance Association.
With the admission of these six new partners, Rick empowers employees to continue the firm’s legacy, saying, “We are not just adding to our leadership team, but we are also reinforcing our commitment to integrity and excellence. By fostering an environment where every individual can thrive, we ensure that our legacy of high standards, ethical practices, and outstanding service to our clients will endure for many more years to come.”
PwC’s purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They are a network of firms in 151 countries with more than 360,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory, and tax services. Isla Lipana & Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Services Philippines Co. Ltd. are Philippine member firms of the PwC network. PricewaterhouseCoopers Services is an affiliate member firm in Brunei and is part of the PwC network. – Rappler.com
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Doing the improbable: Gilas Pilipinas 2 wins away from Olympic goal
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HEART. CJ Perez in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – It has been so long since the last time the country sent a basketball team to the Olympics that none of the players of this current Gilas Pilipinas group were born at the time.
Decades have passed and the Philippines continues to wait for its Olympic basketball return since its last appearance in the 1972 Munich Games.
But what seemed like an improbable goal now looks like a doable task as the Nationals stand two victories away from the Paris Games after advancing to the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.
Hoping to get closer to the quadrennial showpiece, the Philippines eyes an upset against Brazil in the crossover semifinals on Saturday, July 6, at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone knows the prospect of playing in the Olympics sounds exhilarating, but he does not want his wards to get ahead of themselves.
“We want to stay with what’s right in front of us. We don’t want to look in the endgame and think, ‘Wow, what happens if we can make it to Paris?’ Obviously, the country would go bonkers,” said Cone. “They would go absolutely crazy.”
“But that’s a long ways away. We got this step done and we got another step to take. I think that’s where the focus is, and hopefully, that’s where the focus is of our guys.”
Ranked 12th in the world, Brazil owns the favorite tag with a lineup featuring six current and former NBA players.
Gui Santos of the Golden State Warriors is the only active NBA player, while Raul Neto, Marcelo Huertas, Bruno Caboclo, Cristiano Felicio, and Didi Louzada each played at least two seasons in the NBA.
But a lower-ranked team beating Brazil is possible, as shown by world No. 68 Cameroon when it hacked out a 77-74 win in Group B.
And the Philippines is no stranger to pulling off surprises in the OQT after stunning world No. 6 Latvia, 89-90, and deliberately losing by a single possession to world No. 23 Georgia, 96-94, in Group A.
The winner will face the victor of the other semifinal pairing between Latvia and Cameroon in the finale.
So far, eight teams have qualified for the Olympics, including host France, defending champion United States, Serbia, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Sudan.
Four more teams will punch their tickets to Paris through the OQTs, which are also simultaneously held in Valencia, Spain; Piraeus, Greece; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In Valencia, host Spain, Lebanon, the Bahamas, and Finland reached the semifinals, while Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and the Dominican Republic clinched the final four berths in Piraeus.
Lithuania, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Italy advanced to the semifinals in San Juan.
Only the winners of the OQTs will make it to the Olympics. – Rappler.com
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Cherry tomatoes galore! Try Mama Lou’s Margherita Pasta, help farmers in need
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05/07/2024 14:59
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MANILA, Philippines – Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen is taking us on a noble farm-to-fork journey as the homegrown restaurant begins its cherry tomato rescue initiative supporting local farmers in Benguet.
The effort is “ripe” for success – Mama Lou’s told Rappler that the restaurant is incorporating an influx of cherry tomatoes from the Cordillera region into their menu. This isn’t just a sweet bonus for Mama Lou’s customers; it also directly benefits the farmers who produce these juicy tomatoes.
“The excess in cherry tomatoes came from farmers in Atok and La Trinidad, who initially planted these tomatoes at the request of a middleman,” World Food Expo (WOFEX) project lead for CSR Harold Lu told Rappler. The middleman urged them to plant up to a ton of tomatoes, a promise the farmers held onto.
For the first few deliveries, they were able to sell most of their harvest (up to 700 kilograms). However, when prices were falling and the cherry tomatoes were reaching their peak, the middleman suddenly reduced their order to 200 kg, which left them with 800 kg to 1.5 tons of excess produce, which they were hoping the middleman would help them dispose of. Unfortunately, they were left high and dry.
This was where Mama Lou’s stepped in to help, thanks to an existing relationship with Sherly, a farming collaborator, and its partnership with the Cordillera region office of the Department of Agriculture.
“The farmers from Benguet have excess production of cherry tomatoes with no buyers. I said yes and immediately had one ton delivered to Metro Manila,” shared David.
“The cherry tomatoes from Benguet are fresh, sweet, and very flavorful. It was perfect for us to make a tomato confit out of it.”
Cherry tomato confit is a method of preserving tomatoes by slow-cooking them in olive oil with garlic, herbs, and sometimes other spices, until the slightly tart tomatoes are softened yet still juicy and plump. This technique enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the tomatoes, making them an easy-to-use, versatile ingredient for many dishes – pasta, pizza, salads, bruschetta, meat, fish, and more.
It’s a challenge to sell one ton of tomatoes in a short amount of time, but Mama Lou’s is coming in hot with a special promotion to make the produce accessible to their patrons. The restaurant’s new, limited-edition Cherry Tomato Margherita Pasta, priced at P550 for two orders, features roasted cherry tomato confit, garlic, basil, and a hint of chili.
Mama Lou’s is also selling the tomato confit in big and small jars across all Mama Lou’s branches starting Friday, July 5. The 32-oz jar costs P550, the 21-oz jar costs P375, and the 8-oz jar costs P265.
“This initiative not only helps reduce food waste but also allows us to provide our customers with a fresh, flavorful, and affordable meal option. Every order makes a difference in supporting our hardworking farmers,” the brand said.
Seeing its long-term potential, David Sison, co-founder and CEO of Mama Lou’s Hospitality Group, emphasized the broader impact of this initiative.
“We’ve committed to buying one ton per week, or four tons per month, from the farmers beginning next week. This commitment ensures we use local cherry tomatoes for our pizza and pasta sauces,” David told Rappler.
“This initiative is not only for our customers who will enjoy our new dishes but also for the welfare of the farmers who will directly benefit from this.”
Harold and David also sought the help of Chef Waya Araos-Wijangco, owner of Gypsy Baguio and a staunch supporter of local farmers. Since she’s based in Baguio, her farm-to-table restaurant has gradually become a refuge for farmers in the region.
Harold said their collective effort began with the return of the in-person WOFEX in 2022, after it was paused during the pandemic.
“What started as an invitation for farmers’ groups to connect with potential clients at WOFEX has grown into a collaborative effort with various partners” such as the government, nonprofit organizations, and fellow entrepreneurs, he said.
Mama Lou’s commitment to sourcing local produce and supporting farmers highlights the restaurant’s dedication to community welfare and the satisfaction of its customers.
As David puts it, “This initiative is a win-win for everyone involved, from our customers to the farmers who grow these exceptional cherry tomatoes.” – Rappler.com
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Manam spin-off ‘hayop’ to open in Singapore
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05/07/2024 18:58
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MANILA, Philippines – Get ready, Singapore! The Lion City is about to get its first “taste” of Metro Manila’s iconic House Crispy Sisig with the opening of “hayop,” The Moment Group’s first restaurant venture abroad.
The spin-off of Filipino restaurant Manam is set to open soon in Singapore’s Chinatown district along Amoy Street, although no exact date has been set yet.
The Moment Group – also behind Ooma, 8Cuts Burgers, Mo’ Cookies, and Din Tai Fung – promises to bring a “bold fusion of Filipino flavors” to adventurous eaters and homesick Filipinos alike, as it has always been a dream for them to showcase Filipino food and “our brand of Filipino hospitality” beyond the Philippines.
“The name hayop, borrowing loosely from Filipino vernacular meaning ‘beast,’ is also a hyperbolic expression for something amazing,” co-founders Eliza Antonino, Abba Napa, and Jon Syjuco, co-founders of The Moment Group, told Rappler.
hayop will feature Manam’s iconic House Crispy Sisig on the menu and a luxurious twist to the crowd-favorite Watermelon Sinigang made with wagyu instead of beef short ribs.
Other Singapore-exclusive dishes include Kinilaw, featuring cured hamachi in a spiced chili vinaigrette; and Adobong Dilaw, a different rendition of pork belly adobo infused with turmeric and coconut milk.
Designed to evoke warmth and modernity, hayop’s exteriors and interiors blend cozy familiarity with contemporary flair, creating a warm, homey ambiance.
“I think it’s a very significant time for Manam to be able to go offshore,” said Antonino. The plan is for hayop to keep Filipino food nostalgic and recognizable to Filipinos living abroad, embracing the best local ingredients “wherever that may be in the world.”
“Here, best-in-class renditions of Filipino fare are whipped up with a deft application of poetic license and classical technique,” Antonino added.
“We hope that Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike will have something to feast on when inside the hayop dining room – be it light or richer fare, nostalgic or new, the menu has a diverse spread of dishes from our personal memories and our collective history,” said Napa.
The restaurant encourages guests to reserve their tables in advance through amoy.street@hayopnimanam.com or by calling +6580289012. – Rappler.com
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RESULTS: June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers
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The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announces that 137 elementary teachers out of 274 examinees (50.00%) and 252 secondary teachers out of 478 examinees (52.72%) successfully passed the Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers given last June 18, 2024 in: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Al Ahmadi, Kuwait; Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Doha, Qatar; Manama, Bahrain; and Singapore.
The Board for Professional Teachers is composed of Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, chairman; Dr. Paz I. Lucido, Vice Chairman; Dr. Paraluman R. Giron and Dr. Nora M. Uy, Members.
Those who will register are required to bring the following: downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, notice of admission (for identification only), 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of documentary stamps and 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Elementary are the following:
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Secondary are the following:
Here’s the full list of passers:
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Gilas Pilipinas looks to unlock unpredictable Brazil in Olympic qualifying semis
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STALWARTS. Brazil's Lucas Dias and Leo Meindl celebrate during the FIBA Olympic qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Reaching the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament is already a massive accomplishment for Gilas Pilipinas.
The overachieving Filipinos were not expected to pull the rug from under Latvia and beat the world No. 6 on their home floor.
Prior to the qualifiers, Gilas was also regarded a clear underdog versus world No. 23 Georgia.
But the goal laid out by coach Tim Cone to the team was not to merely reach the semis. Cone stated, very clearly so as to leave no room for misunderstanding nor misinterpretation, that the goal was to win the tournament – no matter how improbable it looked.
With that plan on track, Gilas Pilipinas now stands two wins away from a ticket to the Paris Olympics.
Standing in the way of the Philippines in the semifinals is Group B top seed and world No. 12 Brazil.
Brazil made it to the semifinals by virtue of its 82-71 victory on opening day over world No. 17 Montenegro, which was led by two-time NBA All Star Nikola Vucevic.
In the second game, Brazil needed a win or a loss by no more than 14 points against Cameroon to secure the top spot in Group B.
But at one point, the Brazilians found themselves trailing by 20 points, 36-56, against the No. 68 Cameroonians in the second quarter. Brazil then outscored Cameroon, 19-9, in the fourth to narrow the gap before losing by just three, 77-74.
Although Brazil seemed unpredictable, Gilas Pilipinas will face a fluid and cohesive unit made up of nine players who were part of the squad which reached the second round and finished 13th in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
In the first round held in Jakarta, Brazil pummeled Iran, 100-89, and prevailed over Ivory Coast, 89-77. The squad finished second in Group G after losing to Spain, 96-78.
In the second round, Brazil stunned eventual third-placer Canada, 69-65, but got eliminated by Latvia, 104-84.
Mentored by returning coach Aleksandar Petrovic of Croatia, Brazil does not boast of an imposing frontline like Georgia or even Latvia.
In fact, the Brazilians’ only legitimate center is 6-foot-9 Cristiano Felicio, who plays for Granada in the Spanish Liga ACB.
Conspicuously missing in the FIBA OQT is 6-foot-11 American-Brazilian Tim Soares, who averaged close to 10 points in the World Cup.
Brazil, though, has a pair of athletic 6-foot-9 forwards who both can shoot from outside and are averaging in double figures in the OQT – Lucas Dias and Bruno Caboclo.
Caboclo, who played seven seasons in the NBA for Toronto, Sacramento, Memphis, and Houston, leads Brazil in scoring in the OQT with 17.5 points, while Dias is norming 12 points per outing.
But Caboclo is not the only Brazilian with NBA pedigree as former LA Lakers Marcelo Huertas is Petrovic’s court general, while 6-foot-6 Gui Santos, who played 23 games this past season with the Golden State Warriors, is a nightmare matchup in the wings.
Huertes is contributing 10.5 points and 3.5 assists in the OQT.
Another Brazilian, 6-foot-7 Leo Meindl who is a member of the Tokyo Alvark in the Japan B. League, is also registering double digits in points with 14.5 a game.
Though Gilas won the rebounding battle versus Latvia and Georgia, they will be mirrored by a tenacious Brazilian team which is also relentless in crashing the glass.
Brazil is averaging 38 rebounds in their two games in the group stage, even outrebounding the imposing squad of Cameroon.
Gilas, on the other hand, is norming 39.5 boards in its first two games.
Cone will have to be prepared for which version of Brazil shows up in their semifinal encounter.
Against Montenegro, the Brazilians attacked the basket and raced off on transition every chance they got.
This resulted in them scoring 42 points in the paint, 4 more than the bigger Montenegrins. Brazil also had 22 fastbreak points against just 4 by Montenegro. Brazil only sank six triples out of 15 attempts in the game.
In their second game, Brazil transformed into an outside shooting squad, converting 13 triples from 38 attempts. They tried to slow down the game and shot just 24 times from two and only had 4 fastbreak points.
Also similar to Gilas, Brazil mostly lives and dies with a nine-man rotation, but the load is spread out with eight players on the floor at least 15 minutes per game.
The Brazil bench is contributing 24 points per game compared to just 12 by the Gilas bench.
Expect a barnburner of a semifinal encounter between the history-seeking Gilas Pilipinas and Brazil – which is eyeing a return to the Olympics after missing out on the Tokyo edition – on Saturday, July 6, at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Gilas Pilipinas will once again be regarded the underdog, a tag Cone does not seem to mind as he and his team have already shown they can keep in step with any team in the competition. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam, 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup, July 5
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MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas bowed out of the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup after yielding to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in straight sets, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21, in the knockout quarterfinal match of 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Nguyen Thi Bich Nguyen fired 30 points to power the Vietnamese, the last Asian team standing in the tournament where the winner will earn a spot in the Volleyball Nations League.
Sisi Rondina paced the Philippines with 15 points, while Angel Canino added 12 points.
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Vietnam's recovering superstar Tran Thi Thanh Thuy shares her thoughts on the #FIVBChallengerCup2024 competition, getting back on the court after her injury, and facing gallant Alas Pilipinas.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/KrZdukecdZ
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Returning national team star Bella Belen shares her thoughts on her comeback for the Philippines, bonding and chemistry with her teammates, and her long-awaited team-up with fellow UAAP MVP Angel Canino.#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024 pic.twitter.com/wywbhQmOqh
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:Reigning PVL Finals MVP Jema Galanza shares her thoughts on facing Vietnam in the #FIVBChallengerCup2024, returning for the national team, and adapting through last-minute position changes from libero to outside hitter.#FIVBChallengerCup pic.twitter.com/w3NaFe9GNO
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | WATCH:"You can't expect na isang talo, isang adversity, palit agad."Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman talks about learning from their #FIVBChallengerCup2024 loss, prepping for the SEA V. League, and keeping continuity within the team's ranks. pic.twitter.com/9IpMbDHC3e
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 2:Alas Pilipinas puts up a better fight this time, but Vietnam still escapes for the 2-0 lead, 25-22!#FIVBChallengerCup #FIVBChallengerCup2024
FIVB CHALLENGER CUP | END OF SET 1:Vietnam blasts Alas Pilipinas to set the tone, 25-14!#FIVBChallengerCup2024
The history-making Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team is back in action with bigger stakes ahead, as it takes on Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, July 5.
Housed just a few paces away from the Rizal Memorial Coliseum where it made Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) history with a bronze finish, Alas is once again expected to receive full-house support from its passionate home fans against a foe that had always given the Philippines big trouble in ASEAN competition.
With the status of Eya Laure, Jen Nierva, and returning prospect Alyssa Solomon in doubt due to various reasons, the likes of Angel Canino, the returning Bella Belen and Jema Galanza, and ever-reliable captain Jia de Guzman are expected to pick up the slack against the towering and experienced Vietnamese.
The likes of Sisi Rondina, Dawn Catindig, Thea Gagate, and Fifi Sharma are also tabbed to round out the star-studded team’s efforts in what is immediately a knockout quarterfinal showdown in this short, but important tournament.
A win against the world No. 34 Vietnamese will certainly be a massive step forward for the world No. 55 Filipinas, as their road to an improbable Volleyball Nations League (VNL) qualification only gets tougher the longer they survive. Regardless of results, Alas is set for an invaluable first-hand schooling.
Can the Philippines bring its giant-killing ways from basketball to volleyball, or will Vietnam once again have the upper hand?
First serve is at 6:30 pm. – Rappler.com
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Marcos says K to 12 didn’t improve Filipinos’ employment prospects abroad
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EDUCATION. Students and teachers go about regular classes at the General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City, on February 21, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 5, that the K to 12 program didn’t result in better employment prospects abroad for Filipino graduates, underscoring the need to review the Philippines’ basic education curriculum.
“Ginawa natin ‘yung K-12 dahil hinahanap ang years of training sa ating mga nag-a-apply, at sinasabi dito sa Pilipinas, kulang dahil 10 years lang, kailangan 12 years,” Marcos told reporters on the sidelines of the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Sulu.
(We launched the K to 12 program because employers abroad ask Filipino job applicants about their years of training, and they say that in the Philippines, we only had 10 years when the requirement was 12.)
“Pero kung titingnan natin ang naging resulta, hindi tumaas, hindi gumanda ang employability nila. So, we have to do something else. Kaya we were examining things like mini courses, ‘yung mga tatlong buwan, anim na buwan, one year, short courses para sa mga specialty,” he added.
(When we looked at the results, their employability did not improve. So, we have to do something else. We were examining things like mini-courses – three months to six months to one year – short specialty courses.)
The K to 12 program, introduced in 2012 during the administration of the late president Benigno Aquino III, added two years to the country’s 10-year basic education system, with the aim of producing more globally competitive Filipino graduates.
A 2018 study by the Philippine Business for Education noted that only one in every five leading companies across all sectors was open to hiring senior high school (SHS) graduates.
Another study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies in 2020 said over 70% of SHS graduates pursued tertiary studies, while only 20% immediately joined the workforce.
Before its implementation, the Philippines had been the lone country in Asia with a 10-year basic education system.
Marcos said on Friday that the government was also reviewing why Filipino students were performing poorly in global learning assessments.
“The second part that we are looking at, of course, are the results in the international objective test that we are getting, especially in the STEM subjects, because that’s where we are falling behind, and that is most in demand right now because we’re getting more and more technical,” he added.
The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that the Philippines placed 77th out of 81 countries among 15-year-old learners, yielding a score that was less than the average in mathematics, science, and reading.
There have been calls through the years to suspend the current 12-year education curriculum, and Marcos said during his first year as president that his administration would be conducting a “careful review” of the K to 12.
Marcos’ statement comes as he puts Senator Sonny Angara in charge of the Department of Education after Vice President Sara Duterte tendered her resignation effective July 19. – Rappler.com
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What will happen to those who have completed the K to 12 education program? Will anyone be held accountable for the time and money lost due to a poorly planned program? It seems unfair for them to endure these losses without any consequences.
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Murad graces Macacua’s annual Maguindanao del Norte address amid replacement noise
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05/07/2024 14:27
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SHAKE HANDS. BARMM Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim and Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua shake hands during the State-of-the-Province Address of the latter in Cotabato City on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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COTABATO, Philippines – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim and Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua shook hands, reaffirming their political alliance as Macacua reported on the provincial government’s achievements since he became governor in 2023, in Cotabato City on Thursday, July 4.
Ebrahim attended Macacua’s first annual State-of-the-Province Address amid a controversy arising from a June 24 meeting in Manila where South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. allegedly told Lanao del Sur’s town mayors that Macacua was being groomed for the position of BARMM chief minister, and that they should support efforts to keep the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) the ruling party in the region in the 2025 elections.
Tamayo is the president of the administration Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, while the UBJP is the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) headed by Ebrahim. Macacua, who served as BARMM senior minister under Ebrahim before he was appointed officer-in-charge of Maguindanao del Norte in 2023, once headed the MILF’s combatants.
The BARMM chief minister was calm and smiling during the Macacua-hosted event in Cotabato City as he commended and congratulated the governor for his work in Maguindanao del Norte during his one-year-old administration.
He told reporters of the alleged plan to replace him, “We all know these are all political stunts. It will all boil down still to what will be better and what will be agreed with the President.”
Ebrahim added, “There is nothing permanent in this world. Definitely, I will talk to the President about this matter, and let’s see what the actual situation will be.”
Joining Murad, Macacua, and other BARMM and Maguindanao del Norte officials were Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU).
The controversy began when Maguindanao del Sur Governor Mariam Mangudadatu claimed that a group of Lanao del Sur mayors informed her that Tamayo allegedly warned during a Manila meeting that they would face strict audits unless they supported the UBJP, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly wanted the MILF to stay in power in the BARMM.
Tamayo confirmed that he met with the town mayors but said he was misinterpreted.
The South Cotabato governor said he also took offense at a leaked audio recording which spread on social media, supposedly of that meeting, saying it was a private meeting.
He declined to comment about Malacañang’s alleged plan to replace Ebrahim with Macacua. – Rappler.com
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Solicitor General files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate
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05/07/2024 17:37
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HOT SEAT. Mayor Alice Leal Guo answers questions from senators during the continuation of the public hearing on the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator facility in Bamban, Tarlac, on May 22, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a petition with a local Tarlac court seeking to cancel Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate.
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, the government’s primary legal counsel, said they have filed a petition to cancel Guo’s certificate of live birth with the Tarlac City Regional Trial Court on Friday, July 5.
“If her birth certificate is canceled, she will lose her most important defense evidence about her identity,” Guevarra told reporters.
Guo’s foreign citizenship cannot be proven in the initial petition, but can be ascertained in the upcoming quo warranto petition. A quo warranto challenges an individual’s authority over a particular post. If the quo warranto succeeds, she would be stripped of Filipino citizenship, which is a prerequisite to holding public office.
Guevarra said the mayor failed to be eligible for late registration because of the following:
In the event that the petition for cancellation of birth certificate is denied, Guevarra said it would not affect the quo warranto petition because the latter petition is supported by “preponderant independent evidence” or stronger evidence.
“It’s [quo warranto] not dependent on the outcome of the cancellation petition,” Guevarra said.
Later, if Guo is proven to be a foreigner who stayed in the Philippines through illegal means, she could be deported. That rule is applicable only to foreigners who have no pending complaints or cases in the country. If charged in court, Guo cannot leave the country, and if convicted, she would have to serve her sentence in the Philippines before she can be deported.
Guo currently faces a non-bailable qualified trafficking complaint at the Department of Justice. If the prosecutors find enough basis to pursue the case and charge her and fellow respondents for qualified trafficking, a judge will decide if warrants of arrest will be issued.
The move to cancel Guo’s birth certificate came from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which filed the request with the OSG. The PSA explained that they pushed for the cancellation because of the “irregularity of the process” of how Guo obtained her certificate.
Late filing of birth certificate is not anomalous. Guo’s only supporting document in the filing of her birth certificate was a “negative certificate,” which was proof that she has no birth certificate in any of the government’s records. But what was irregular was her birth certificate being issued even before Guo secured her negative certificate.
The Bamban mayor is currently in hot water due to her alleged ties with an illegal POGO raided in her town and for the allegations and doubts about her nationality. Her nationality was first questioned during Senate hearings, where opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros asked whether Guo was an “asset” planted by China to infiltrate local politics. The mayor also claimed in one of the public hearings that she couldn’t remember basic details about her life.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently confirmed that the fingerprints of Guo and Guo Hua Ping had matched. Guo, the mayor, is suspected of actually being Guo Hua Ping. This is evidence against the local official, which could be used to prove that she may be Chinese and not Filipino.
There’s also another woman named Alice Leal Guo, born in Tarlac too on July 12, 1986, but different from the mayor. During a Senate hearing on June 26, Hontiveros showed the NBI clearance of the woman who shares the same personal information with the mayor.
What’s more shady, according to the opposition senator, is that this other Guo applied for her NBI clearance in 2005 “just a few days before” the Bamban mayor filed for late registration of birth. – Rappler.com
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Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief
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05/07/2024 17:01
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FACE OFF. Philippine Coast Guard personnel prepare rubber fenders after Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocked their way to a resupply mission at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, March 5, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.
Tensions in the disputed waterway have boiled over into violence in the past year, with a Filipino sailor losing a finger in the latest June 17 clash that Manila described as “intentional-high speed ramming” by the Chinese coast guard.
The US, a treaty ally, has offered support but Manila prefers to handle operations on its own, Armed Forces Chief General Romeo Brawner told Reuters late Thursday, July 3.
“Yes, of course, they have been offering help and they asked us how they could help us in any way,” he said.
“We try to exhaust all possible options that we have before we ask for help.”
Manila and Washington are bound by the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), a military pact that can be invoked in the case of armed attacks on Philippine forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the South China Sea.
Confrontations between the Philippines and China in Asia’s most contested waters have increased in frequency over the past year as Beijing has pressed its claim to the waterway and Manila continued missions to bring supplies to soldiers living aboard a rusty, aging warship that it grounded on a contested shoal.
Some observers, including former deputy US National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger, have called for direct US naval support for the resupply missions.
But Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said the Philippines wanted them to be a “pure Philippine operation.”
“This is our legitimate national interest, so we don’t see any reason for them (the US) to come in,” Ano told Reuters.
Ano, who spoke to his US counterpart Jake Sullivan last month to discuss shared concerns over China’s “dangerous and escalatory actions,” said the MDT was “far from being invoked.”
“We (the Philippines and China) agreed that there will be some easing tension, but we will assert our rights, we will not compromise our national interest, and we will continue to fight and claim what is ours,’ Ano said.
Neither official specified what support the US had offered.
Greg Poling, a South China Sea expert at Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies think-tank, told Reuters he believed the US was open to naval escorts for the resupply missions to the stranded vessel. Washington has already provided some limited support, he said.
A Philippine official said last year Manila was consulting the US Army Corps of Engineers on how best to stabilize the BRP Sierra Madre, which was grounded on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, Poling said, while US aircraft have been filmed providing overwatch of the ship on multiple occasions.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled in 2016 that Beijing’s expansive South China Sea claims via its nine-dash line had no basis under international law, but that has not stopped China, which rejects the ruling, from being more assertive in the waterway.
It has deployed coast guard vessels to patrol those areas, alarming the Philippines, rival Southeast Asian claimants and other states operating in the South China Sea, including the US, which is wary about China’s growing military power and territorial ambition.
Military chief Brawner said the United States’ offer of support, made in discussions at his level, was not a direct response to the June 17 incident but rather a reflection of the enduring military alliance between the two countries.
“It is really because of our being treaty allies, so that offer has been available to us for a long time not just because of the incident,” Brawner said.
“But we did not ask them yet because as per the orders of our president we have to rely on ourself first.”
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Thursday was a federal holiday in Washington for the United States’ Independence Day.
While China claims nearly all the South China Sea, a major shipping lane with about $3 trillion in trade passing through it annually, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei also claim parts. – Rappler.com
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The government has not been transparent about this. It did not inform the Filipino people about the type of assistance offered by the US. Therefore, it is difficult to evaluate whether rejecting this assistance was the right decision. This action goes against one of the principles of democracy: transparency.
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DOJ urges victims of ‘stolen identity’ in POGO mess to come forward, file suits
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STOLEN IDENTITY. Merle Joy Manalo Castro attends the Senate hearing on the owners, incorporators and operations of raided POGOs in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga, on June 26, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on alleged victims of identity theft in the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) mess to come forward and file complaints against suspected perpetrators.
“Mga respondents na nagsabi na nadawit lang sila, nananawagan ako na kailangan kayong magpakita dito. Kailangan kayo sumagot. Dahil kung hindi kayo sumagot, baka makasuhan kayo…Hindi sa Senado ang proper venue upang mahain ‘yong depensa ‘nyo na ‘yon, kundi dito sa Department of Justice,” DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty, in-charge of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, told reporters on Friday, July 5.
(For the respondents who said they were falsely implicated, I am calling on you to appear before the DOJ. Because if you will not respond, you can be indicted. The Senate is not the proper venue to give your defense, but here in the DOJ.)
Philippine authorities recently filed a qualified trafficking complaint against Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and 13 others for their alleged involvement in Hongsheng Gaming Technology, an illegal POGO where some people were allegedly trafficked. However, it was later revealed that some of the owners listed in the POGO and sued for trafficking were alleged victims of identity theft.
During a Senate hearing on June 26, Merlie Joy Castro of Concepcion, Tarlac said she is a vendor-turned-BPO worker, who has never known offshore gaming. Castro said she did not sign any documents and has no capacity to build a corporation. Castro said her signature on the Securities and Exchange Commission records was also forged.
Aside from Castro, Hongsheng has three other Filipino co-owners. Castro said she knows the other three women as market vendors in Concepcion town.
“…At the same time, nanawagan kami sa kanila na tumulong sa kaso. Kung puwede, maghahain ng sariling reklamo na finalsify, na ginamit ‘yung kanilang identity (At the same time, we are also appealing to them to coordinate with the investigation. And if they can, they can file their own complaint for falsification because their identities were stolen),” Ty added.
The DOJ is now in the process of preliminary investigation to determine if there will be sufficient basis to bring the qualified trafficking complaint to court for trial. Ty’s call on the victims of identity theft is important because they have to file their counter-affidavits with prosecutors to explain and defend themselves.
If they fail to file the affidavit, the prosecutors can just proceed with indicting them and bringing the case to trial if they find enough evidence.
“Tingnan ninyo ang ebidensiya against Mayor Alice Guo, papel. Bill ng kuryente, letter of no objection, articles of incorporation. Itong mga dokumentong ito, hindi enough to commit the crime of human trafficking. There must be overt act,” Alex Avisado, Guo’s counsel, told reporters.
(Look at the evidence against Mayor Alice Guo, it’s all paper. An electricity bill, letter of no objection, articles of incorporation. These documents, these are not enough to commit the crime of human trafficking. There must be an overt act.)
Guo did not personally appear during Friday’s preliminary investigation, but Ty said Guo’s counsels represented her. The mayor’s camp was given 15 days to file their counter-affidavit or defense. The DOJ official said that the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, which lodged the complaint, will also file additional affidavits.
Aside from her alleged ties with the illegal POGO, Guo is also in hot water due to her citizenship. Her nationality was first questioned during Senate hearings, where opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros raised the question of whether Guo was an “asset” planted by China to infiltrate local politics. The mayor also claimed in one of the public hearings that she couldn’t remember basic details about her life.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently confirmed that the fingerprints of Guo and Guo Hua Ping had matched. Guo, the mayor, is suspected of actually being Guo Hua Ping. This is evidence against the local official, which could be used to prove that she may be Chinese and not Filipino.
Aside from this, the Philippine Statistics Authority said it had moved to cancel Guo’s certificate of live birth. If approved, Guo would lose her Filipino citizenship. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), as the government’s primary legal counsel, is set to file a petition to cancel Guo’s birth certificate.
The OSG also has a separate probe to determine if there’s enough reason to file a quo warranto petition against Guo that may remove her from her mayoralty post. – Rappler.com
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DOJ opinion triggers louder protests vs LWUA takeover in Cagayan de Oro
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05/07/2024 15:46
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PROTEST. A resident joins the protest organized by the Bantay Tubig Movement on Tuesday, July 2, in front of the Cagayan de Oro Water District’s main office.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A legal opinion from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about the contentious takeover by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) triggered stronger protests in Cagayan de Oro on Friday, July 5.
A street demonstration outside the COWD office on Corrales Avenue became louder, with protesters, citing the DOJ’s legal opinion, calling on the LWUA and the interim officials it installed to leave the water district immediately.
The June 18 legal opinion, signed by Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez, cited sections 36 and 61 of the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973, noting that the LWUA can only take over a water district’s management and operations if the latter defaults on its payments to the regulatory body.
“For grounds other than that pertaining to default in the payment of a loan, LWUA may not intervene in the affairs of the concerned water district,” a part of the opinion read.
Fermin Jarales, COWD interim general manager, said they would continue to perform the tasks given to them by LWUA, asserting that the takeover was lawful and in line with PD 198.
Jarales pointed out that a regional court has dismissed a petition with a prayer for a status quo ante order filed by Young and three sidelined COWD board members.
“DOJ opinions, like OGCC opinions, are directory and provide guidance to the party seeking them. They are open to differing interpretations and have persuasive rather than binding effects,” Jarales said.
“At the end of the day, DOJ opinions take a backseat to court rulings. In this case, the court has preliminarily determined that LWUA’s takeover is valid and in accordance with the law,” he added.
The DOJ clarified that the legal views it provided were only based on the questions raised by LWUA Administrator Jose Moises Salonga, who sought the legal opinion. It said the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) has primary jurisdiction over the queries.
One question raised was whether the LWUA can intervene after an assessment shows mismanagement, incompetence, and irregularities in the water district.
Following the takeover of the COWD in May, LWUA Chairman Ronnie Ong told Rappler that the primary basis for the takeover was the high non-revenue water (NRW) of the water district.
Ong said it constituted a default, explaining that addressing NRW is part of a financial assistance contract (FAC) with LWUA.
“They borrowed money from LWUA, and part of the condition is to address NRW. That’s one of the reasons they applied for a loan. The FAC requires them to reduce their NRW to 20%,” Ong said.
As of 2023, COWD’s NRW was 49.08%, reduced by just over 8% from 57.67% in 2019.
Earlier, Engineer Antonio Young, COWD’s sidelined general manager, said their existing loan with LWUA, which had a remaining balance of P11 million as of May, was not part of their NRW reduction program. He said the loan was used to establish certain facilities.
The DOJ, however, pointed out: “A local water district’s failure to perform or a violation of any of its obligations to LWUA covered by the OGCC-approved Financial Assistance Contract (FAC), or violation of any term, covenant, promise, or condition thereof, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by LWUA, may not be considered a ‘default’ under Section 36 of P.D. No. 198, as amended, to warrant a takeover by LWUA.”
However, the justice department upheld that LWUA has the authority to issue guidelines, policies, and standards for water districts to follow.
The DOJ also stated that the water district’s policy-making body, not the LWUA, determines the water rates and charges.
The LWUA takeover followed a brief water supply crisis in Cagayan de Oro, which resulted from an unresolved debt dispute between the COWD and its bulk water supplier, the Manny V. Pangilinan-controlled Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Incorporated. The decision, made by the LWUA board, came a day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the regulator to study the possibility of a takeover. – Rappler.com
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Marcos says K to 12 didn’t improve Filipinos’ employment prospects abroad
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05/07/2024 17:27
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EDUCATION. Students and teachers go about regular classes at the General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City, on February 21, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 5, that the K to 12 program didn’t result in better employment prospects abroad for Filipino graduates, underscoring the need to review the Philippines’ basic education curriculum.
“Ginawa natin ‘yung K-12 dahil hinahanap ang years of training sa ating mga nag-a-apply, at sinasabi dito sa Pilipinas, kulang dahil 10 years lang, kailangan 12 years,” Marcos told reporters on the sidelines of the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Sulu.
(We launched the K to 12 program because employers abroad ask Filipino job applicants about their years of training, and they say that in the Philippines, we only had 10 years when the requirement was 12.)
“Pero kung titingnan natin ang naging resulta, hindi tumaas, hindi gumanda ang employability nila. So, we have to do something else. Kaya we were examining things like mini courses, ‘yung mga tatlong buwan, anim na buwan, one year, short courses para sa mga specialty,” he added.
(When we looked at the results, their employability did not improve. So, we have to do something else. We were examining things like mini-courses – three months to six months to one year – short specialty courses.)
The K to 12 program, introduced in 2012 during the administration of the late president Benigno Aquino III, added two years to the country’s 10-year basic education system, with the aim of producing more globally competitive Filipino graduates.
A 2018 study by the Philippine Business for Education noted that only one in every five leading companies across all sectors was open to hiring senior high school (SHS) graduates.
Another study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies in 2020 said over 70% of SHS graduates pursued tertiary studies, while only 20% immediately joined the workforce.
Before its implementation, the Philippines had been the lone country in Asia with a 10-year basic education system.
Marcos said on Friday that the government was also reviewing why Filipino students were performing poorly in global learning assessments.
“The second part that we are looking at, of course, are the results in the international objective test that we are getting, especially in the STEM subjects, because that’s where we are falling behind, and that is most in demand right now because we’re getting more and more technical,” he added.
The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that the Philippines placed 77th out of 81 countries among 15-year-old learners, yielding a score that was less than the average in mathematics, science, and reading.
There have been calls through the years to suspend the current 12-year education curriculum, and Marcos said during his first year as president that his administration would be conducting a “careful review” of the K to 12.
Marcos’ statement comes as he puts Senator Sonny Angara in charge of the Department of Education after Vice President Sara Duterte tendered her resignation effective July 19. – Rappler.com
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Cebu Mayor Mike Rama holds ‘backstage’ city address amid preventive suspension
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05/07/2024 13:15
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BACKSTAGE SOCA. Suspended Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama delivers his own SOCA in front of his supporters and political allies as a response to Cebu City’s acting Mayor Raymond Garcia’s city address last July 3, 2024.
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CEBU, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama delivered his own State of the City Address (SOCA) amid an ongoing preventive suspension order against him, on Thursday evening, July 4 at the Casino Español Hotel de Cebu.
To recall, the Office of the Ombudsman issued a 6-month preventive suspension on May 8 to Rama and seven city officials over reports of discrimination and unpaid salaries faced by four city employees.
Rama called it his own “backstage” SOCA or BaSOCA. Prior to this, Cebu City acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia already delivered a city address at the Cebu City Hall on Wednesday, July 3.
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his suspension, Rama assured his constituents that he will remain as the “people’s mayor.”
“I will continue to be your people’s servant. I will serve all of you, no distinction,” the mayor said.
He also said that “bitterness, anger, and vengeance” is not his cup of tea. He stated that he would choose to forgive “as healing comes for those who do.”
During his SOCA, Rama opted to present his achievements in an 18-minute video presentation which highlighted some of his projects since he entered politics in 1992, and the plans that he aims to materialize.
He also outlined the developments he made during his current term from July 2023 to April 2024 before his preventive suspension.
Among the achievements Rama boasted is the highly anticipated return of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 to Cebu City after 30 years which is set to be held from July 9 to 16.
He also showed his vision of completing the construction of the Cebu City Medical Center which aims to make healthcare more accessible to the people.
During the press conference, Rama refused to answer questions concerning his plans for the 2025 elections as well as his preventive suspension. Most of the questions that the suspended mayor entertained were related to the Palarong Pambansa and his preparations for the event.
He added that he has been visiting barangays all over the city for the past 2 months that he has been suspended from office in hopes of understanding their needs and concerns.
Although Rama never clarified if he received any formal invitation from Garcia for the Palarong Pambansa, he assured his supporters that he will be attending the event to express his support not only for the acting Cebu City mayor, the councilors, but even for Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia.
“Let us not tamper the spirit. Let us all be one in making Palaro successful,” Rama said.
When asked why the mayor chose to deliver his address now despite his suspension, lawyer Collin Rosell, one of the seven suspended city officials, asserted that Rama, as the elected mayor, has the right to present the report.
“According to our Local Government Code, it is [Rama’s] solemn duty to do the report. In fact, sections 444, 455, and 465 of the Local Government Code emphasize that elected mayors have to do the reporting, especially on matters that include appropriations, and support coming from the [City Council] and the people,“ Rosell explained.
When asked why he was seen using a government-owned vehicle with a Cebu City seal upon his arrival at the venue, and also last June 12 when he held his “Team Barug Rama” rally, Rama changed the topic of the interview and refused to answer the question. – Rappler.com
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Solicitor General files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate
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05/07/2024 17:37
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HOT SEAT. Mayor Alice Leal Guo answers questions from senators during the continuation of the public hearing on the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator facility in Bamban, Tarlac, on May 22, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a petition with a local Tarlac court seeking to cancel Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate.
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, the government’s primary legal counsel, said they have filed a petition to cancel Guo’s certificate of live birth with the Tarlac City Regional Trial Court on Friday, July 5.
“If her birth certificate is canceled, she will lose her most important defense evidence about her identity,” Guevarra told reporters.
Guo’s foreign citizenship cannot be proven in the initial petition, but can be ascertained in the upcoming quo warranto petition. A quo warranto challenges an individual’s authority over a particular post. If the quo warranto succeeds, she would be stripped of Filipino citizenship, which is a prerequisite to holding public office.
Guevarra said the mayor failed to be eligible for late registration because of the following:
In the event that the petition for cancellation of birth certificate is denied, Guevarra said it would not affect the quo warranto petition because the latter petition is supported by “preponderant independent evidence” or stronger evidence.
“It’s [quo warranto] not dependent on the outcome of the cancellation petition,” Guevarra said.
Later, if Guo is proven to be a foreigner who stayed in the Philippines through illegal means, she could be deported. That rule is applicable only to foreigners who have no pending complaints or cases in the country. If charged in court, Guo cannot leave the country, and if convicted, she would have to serve her sentence in the Philippines before she can be deported.
Guo currently faces a non-bailable qualified trafficking complaint at the Department of Justice. If the prosecutors find enough basis to pursue the case and charge her and fellow respondents for qualified trafficking, a judge will decide if warrants of arrest will be issued.
The move to cancel Guo’s birth certificate came from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which filed the request with the OSG. The PSA explained that they pushed for the cancellation because of the “irregularity of the process” of how Guo obtained her certificate.
Late filing of birth certificate is not anomalous. Guo’s only supporting document in the filing of her birth certificate was a “negative certificate,” which was proof that she has no birth certificate in any of the government’s records. But what was irregular was her birth certificate being issued even before Guo secured her negative certificate.
The Bamban mayor is currently in hot water due to her alleged ties with an illegal POGO raided in her town and for the allegations and doubts about her nationality. Her nationality was first questioned during Senate hearings, where opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros asked whether Guo was an “asset” planted by China to infiltrate local politics. The mayor also claimed in one of the public hearings that she couldn’t remember basic details about her life.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently confirmed that the fingerprints of Guo and Guo Hua Ping had matched. Guo, the mayor, is suspected of actually being Guo Hua Ping. This is evidence against the local official, which could be used to prove that she may be Chinese and not Filipino.
There’s also another woman named Alice Leal Guo, born in Tarlac too on July 12, 1986, but different from the mayor. During a Senate hearing on June 26, Hontiveros showed the NBI clearance of the woman who shares the same personal information with the mayor.
What’s more shady, according to the opposition senator, is that this other Guo applied for her NBI clearance in 2005 “just a few days before” the Bamban mayor filed for late registration of birth. – Rappler.com
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Ballungay, Nonoy among late entries as 70 players apply for PBA Draft
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05/07/2024 17:15
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SOAR. Kai Ballungay in action for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Former UAAP stars Kai Ballungay and Mark Nonoy were among those who beat the deadline as a total of 70 players applied for the PBA Draft as submissions closed on Thursday, July 4.
Ballungay and Nonoy, who won UAAP titles with Ateneo and La Salle, respectively, add depth to a draft pool composed of other collegiate standouts and imports in overseas leagues who are bringing their acts to the PBA.
Others who applied on the final day of submission include Dave Ildefonso, RJ Abarrientos, Jerom Lastimosa, and Jonnel Policarpio.
Ildefonso takes his talents to the PBA after two seasons with the Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League, while Abarrientos returns home after a year each with the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the Japan B. League and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in the Korean Basketball League.
Lastimosa, who spurned overseas offers to play his final season with Adamson, finally goes pro, while Policarpio gives the PBA a shot after deciding to forego his remaining years with La Salle.
Joining Policarpio and Nonoy in the draft are other members of the La Salle crew that won the Season 86 championship in Evan Nelle, Francis Escandor, and Ben Phillips.
Also from La Salle, reigning Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League MVP Justine Baltazar headlines the field as he is expected to be picked No. 1 overall by Converge.
UAAP products CJ Cansino of UP, Jared Brown of Ateneo, Xyrus Torres of FEU, and Calvin Payawal of UE are also in the mix.
From the NCAA, the likes of Kurt Reyson of Letran, Miggy Corteza of St. Benilde, Peter Alfaro of San Beda, JP Maguliano of EAC, and Jielo Razon of Perpetual hope to turn their PBA dreams into reality.
As the PBA relaxed rules on Filipino-foreigners years ago, those who seek to join the league are Sedrick Barefield and Caelan Tiongson, who are touted as potential first-round picks.
Boasting of impressive playing credentials, Barefield suited up for the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League, while Tiongson last played for the Taoyuan Leopards in the T1 League in Taiwan.
The PBA will release the final list of draft eligible players after the combine, which will be held from July 10 to 11 at the Ynares Center.
Draft day is on July 14 at Glorietta in Makati City. – Rappler.com
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PBA hopeful RJ Abarrientos brings talent back home after Japan, Korea stint
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05/07/2024 15:02
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READY.. RJ Abarrientos during Strong Group-Philippines’ practice ahead of the Jones Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines — After two years overseas, sharpshooting guard RJ Abarrientos brings his talent back home, applying for the PBA Rookie Draft set on July 14.
“I’m really excited to return to the Philippines and play in the league which I envisioned playing in,” the former FEU Tamaraw said in Filipino during an online interview with Rappler.
The nephew of former league MVP Johnny Abarrientos, RJ wrapped up his lone season with the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the Japan B. League, where he was named one of the Asia All-Stars.
He opted out of a two-year deal as his contract provided a player option in the back half.
During his lone season in the Land of the Rising Sun, Abarrientos averaged 7.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.6 steals in 14 minutes of action.
The 24-year-old Abarrientos cited his family as the main reason for his decision to come home.
Prior to his foray in Japan, Abarrientos made waves in Korea, where he won the KBL Rookie of the Year while suiting up for the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus.
He helped the team reach the semifinals, where they lost to runner-up Goyang in five games.
Playing as a member of the famed basketball clan bears no pressure on him, as he looks at the bigger picture that is the PBA.
“I’m thankful for the fans, and [pressure] is nothing special for me… I just want to hoop and bring back the excitement for the fans and the league,” Abarrientos said.
He’s currently preparing for the upcoming William Jones Cup in Taipei under the Strong Group–Pilipinas banner, joining several stalwarts like Kiefer Ravena, Dave Ildefonso, and Chris McCullough.
Abarrientos, who recently sustained a nasty cut on his foot from a freak accident, had since been able to fully participate in practice and scrimmages.
The upcoming PBA Rookie Draft class is bannered by consensus top pick Justine Baltazar, as well as Evan Nelle, CJ Cansino, Ben Phillips, Jerom Lastimosa, Caelan Tiongson, and Dave Ildefonso.
Converge is set to pick first overall. – Rappler.com
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Mason Amos apologizes to Ateneo for shocking nature of La Salle transfer
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05/07/2024 12:31
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GROWING. Ateneo center Mason Amos and head coach Tab Baldwin in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – New La Salle recruit Mason Amos has finally spoken at length about his stunning transfer from the Ateneo Blue Eagles to their rival Green Archers on Friday, July 5, four days after finalizing his move.
“It’s been a tough week with a decision I made due to my reasons. However my actions were unacceptable and not called for,” he wrote on X. “Although I did mention the offer to the management, they weren’t informed about my final decision as well as my teammates because I felt that it was a personal decision for me and my family.”
“However I will apologize for not being considerate. To my teammates, coaches, the community and the alumni, I am sorry for my actions and I will own up to a mistake that could’ve been handled better.”
Amos, once viewed as the core project piece of an Ateneo program already suffering a talent exodus, stunned the Blue Eagles community for not only transferring to its historic rival after just one UAAP season, but also doing so abruptly, garnering mixed reactions in the local basketball scene.
Up until his move, the 19-year-old sharpshooting forward had been practicing with his teammates, and joining preseason tournaments and overseas camps, practically showing no indication of a seismic shift in his priorities.
La Salle came calling, however, and the 6-foot-7 Amos now finds himself arguably the crowning jewel of a loaded Season 88 transferee batch that includes standout guards Kean Baclaan and Jacob Cortez.
The Fil-Aussie youngster – currently part of the historic Gilas Pilipinas group grinding away in the 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia – now finds himself a central target of a reignited Ateneo-La Salle rivalry, all but guaranteeing an even more hostile arena environment come 2025.
“I don’t expect forgiveness, but I just hope for understanding. I do love Ateneo and I wish [it] all the best,” Amos concluded. – Rappler.com
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Cone further convinced Brownlee ‘should be in the NBA’ with stellar FIBA OQT play
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LEFTY LAYUP. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – As much as Tim Cone feels lucky to have Justin Brownlee for Gilas Pilipinas and Barangay Ginebra, a part of him believes the beloved naturalized player deserves to be someplace else.
For Cone, Brownlee should be in the NBA as the three-time PBA Best Import continues to prove his mettle following a pair of stellar performances in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.
Largely thanks to Brownlee, the Philippines exceeded expectations and advanced to the semifinals – two wins away from ending a 52-year absence in Olympic basketball.
“I’ve said this before, somebody in the NBA missed out on this guy. Somebody in the NBA missed out. They weren’t on the ball. They should have seen this guy. He never should have been in the Philippines,” said Cone.
“He should be in the NBA.”
Brownlee, who played college basketball for St. John’s University in the US NCAA, went unpicked in the 2011 NBA Draft.
He stayed on the NBA radar by seeing action in the G League and even signed a contract with the New York Knicks at the start of the 2013-2014 season but got waived immediately after.
Opting to take his act overseas, Brownlee played in Italy and France before he found his way to the PBA as the Gin Kings brought him in as a replacement for original Ginebra import Paul Harris in the 2016 Governors’ Cup.
He showed he’s the right man for the job, propelling the Gin Kings to their first championship in eight years as Cone won his maiden title with Ginebra.
Brownlee returned to reinforce the Gin Kings for each of the next nine import conferences and helped the franchise capture five more crowns, with his body of work in the PBA making a top choice for a naturalized player.
When he officially became a Filipino, Brownlee made an immediate impact as he powered the Philippines in reclaiming the Southeast Asian Games throne and winning the Asian Games title last year for the first time since 1962.
Although now 36 years old, Brownlee remains a force, holding his own against higher-ranked teams in the OQT featuring NBA talent.
He netted 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Philippines pulled off an 89-80 upset of world No. 6 Latvia, a team bannered by Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans and former NBA players Rodions Kurucs and Dairis Bertans.
Flirting with a triple-double anew, Brownlee posted 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in a 96-94 loss to 23rd-ranked Georgia led by Goga Bitadze of the Orlando Magic and Sandro Mamukelashvili of the San Antonio Spurs.
“He’s a big-moment guy. He plays huge in big moments. He’s proven that over and over again. What he’s doing here in this tournament is no surprise whatsoever to what we’ve seen throughout his career in the Philippines,” said Cone.
“He’s dominant there. He executes to a tee and he’s always engaged. When he’s aggressive, there’s just nobody, nobody better than him.”
It is a big plus that Brownlee is revered by his teammates, with Kai Sotto even calling him the “Michael Jordan of Philippine basketball.”
“What makes Justin special is No. 1, he’s absolutely the best teammate I’ve ever seen throughout my coaching. He’s just a tremendous teammate,” said Cone.
“And No. 2, he has that rare skill that – in any team he plays for – he makes the players around him better. They play at a higher level wherever Justin goes.” – Rappler.com
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[In This Economy] Marcos Year 2: Missed targets, missing reforms
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05/07/2024 12:00
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We’re past the two-year mark of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. But so far, it’s been…underwhelming.
Nothing substantial is happening by way of economic recovery and reforms. Funnily, Marcos is also making little to no progress on his avowed priorities.
For starters, the price of rice averages P51 to P56 per kilo, more than double the P20 per kilo Marcos promised in the 2022 campaign trail.
Even though inflation has gone down from a peak of 8.7% in January 2023 to 3.7% in June 2024, rice turns out to be the single biggest culprit explaining why inflation is still quite high – accounting for nearly three-fourths of food inflation.
If only Marcos had done a better job at tempering rice prices, overall inflation today would be much, much lower.
It’s not as if the government has been doing nothing. Most recently, the economic managers pushed for a reduction of rice tariffs from 35% to 15%. The Department of Agriculture is also launching “Program 29,” which entails selling rice at P29 per kilo in select areas.
But let’s face it: these are all stopgap measures to hide the fact that they’ve failed miserably to deliver on the original campaign promise of P20 per kilo.
Not much is happening as well with Marcos’ pet project, the Maharlika Investment Fund. Its head, Rafael Consing Jr., was appointed in November 2023. But until now, Maharlika is still just composed of its board of directors.
Reportedly, Maharlika is still requesting approval for its proposed organizational structure. Until they can get such approval from the Department of Finance and the Governance Commission for GOCCs, they won’t be able to push through with any of the investments promised to spur economic growth and development.
Another priority that seems to have stalled is economic charter change. From saying that it’s “not a priority” in 2022, Marcos put charter change high on his 2024 agenda.
Congress managed to railroad a resolution pushing for the liberalization of three specific sectors (higher education, advertising, and public services). But this effort seems to have been successfully blocked by the Senate, whose very existence is threatened by the planned modalities of pursuing charter change (the issue of voting separately or jointly).
But even without the Senate’s intervention, Marcos himself doesn’t seem to care too much about economic charter change these days.
All said, he seems to be taking it easy – which is not at all out of character for him.
Maybe Marcos’ inaction on his pet projects is a blessing in disguise: we’re spared from the ill effects of Maharlika and economic charter change, as warned by economists (including us at the UP School of Economics) and other analysts in the past two years.
But we should be more alarmed that the economy has permanently failed to get back to its pre-pandemic trajectory.
From 7.7% when Marcos took office, economic growth has dropped to 5.7% in the first quarter of 2024. That’s lower than the 6-7% target they’re aiming for this year.
I’ll never tire of saying this: for us to get back to our pre-pandemic growth trajectory by the end of Marcos’ term, we will need no less than 10.3% growth yearly from 2024 to 2028. That’s impossible at the rate we’re going. So the chances of a full recovery are now nil.
The reasons for anemic growth? A slowdown of just about all major spending categories in our economy. Even the government is having a hard time spending (believe it or not).
Of course, another reason is that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its policy interest rate significantly since 2022. You see, higher interest rates discourage spending. But who can blame the BSP for pursuing this policy? Higher rates are their standard response to a steep acceleration of prices.
What this means is that if only the Marcos administration did a better job in managing inflation, maybe the BSP need not have increased their policy rate so much. And maybe our economy won’t be growing as slowly as it is now.
Everything boils down to urgent and decisive (economic) governance – something that Marcos failed to deliver in his first two years.
Marcos also missed the mark when it comes to the promise of attaining upper-middle income country (UMIC) status. On July 2, the World Bank released its updated classification of countries based on income status. Alas, we’re still deemed a lower-middle income country – we’ve been like that since 1987, when the World Bank first made such a classification. We’re stuck in a rut.
Just last year, Indonesia made the fateful crossing to UMIC status. Vietnam, much poorer than us just a few decades ago, is also set to transition soon.
When Marcos took office, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority projected that we might achieve UMIC by 2024. That didn’t come true.
Then in 2023, he said we might achieve UMIC by 2025. Most recently, on July 27, he again revised his projection, saying now that UMIC might come true “towards the latter part of 2025 or early 2026.” This echoes the latest estimate of the World Bank itself.
Hence, apart from record inflation, you can safely say that anemic growth is a hallmark of the economy during Marcos’ first two years.
At least on the investment issue, Marcos has tried his darndest to attract investors with his globetrotting: bringing him across the world, from an F1 race in Singapore to as far as the Czech Republic.
Said the Department of Trade and Industry, Marcos’ wanderlust yielded $61.3 billion worth of foreign investment pledges as of June 2024, and nearly a third of that ($19 billion) has allegedly pushed through. But nobody has released the investment list for vetting. For its part, the Labor Department said that those investments will likely generate about 200,000 jobs.
The problem is that for all we know, they could be pulling numbers from thin air!
Even supposing the investment figures are accurate, why aren’t they reflected in the official statistics? In fact, foreign direct investments have been constantly dropping since 2021!
So Marcos has broken big promises, and the economy in his two years is just coasting along.
But perhaps the most frustrating thing is that Marcos is not leveraging his substantial political capital to push for much-needed, game-changing reforms.
For instance, he appointed Vice President Sara Duterte as education secretary, who delivered close to nothing because she also knew nothing about education to begin with. (Her stint was most memorable perhaps for her unusual request for confidential funds for the Department of Education or DepEd.)
With Duterte leaving DepEd recently – good riddance! – Marcos appointed another politician, Senator Sonny Angara, who for context couldn’t run again for the Senate in 2025. He’s an improvement for sure, but do we really need another politician leading DepEd? And will he come anywhere close to reducing the dire 90% learning poverty rate of the country? This remains to be seen.
Marcos could also be using his clout to abate the fiscal crisis staring us in the face because of ballooning military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions. But this seems to be low on (if not totally absent from) Marcos’ priority list.
Many other issues demand the President’s attention: the looming depletion of Malampaya’s natural gas reserves, the planned construction of more destructive expressways (like those along the Pasig River and Laguna de Bay’s lakeshore), climate change, the crime-ridden POGO hubs, shenanigans in the national budget, continuing discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, and much, much more.
What, instead, is Marcos focused on? The whitewashing and rehabilitation of his family’s murderous and corrupt name. And he seems to be succeeding: fewer and fewer people seem willing to hold accountable the Marcoses for the atrocities dealt by their dictator-patriarch, Ferdinand E. Marcos.
If there’s one thing to be lauded, though, it would be Marcos’ stance on the West Philippine Sea. Sure, it’s a vast improvement. But never forget that his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, set the bar pitifully low.
As we enter Marcos’ third year in office, his clout and influence as president are diminishing faster than he might realize. The space for meaningful and earth-shaking reforms is also fast dwindling.
Best to pursue these reforms now, before politics distracts and gobbles up everyone starting next year. – Rappler.com
JC Punongbayan, PhD is an assistant professor at the UP School of Economics and the author of False Nostalgia: The Marcos “Golden Age” Myths and How to Debunk Them. In 2024, he received The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for economics. JC’s views are independent of his affiliations. Follow him on Twitter/X (@jcpunongbayan) and Usapang Econ Podcast.
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I greatly appreciate Prof. JC Punongbayan for providing an accurate and realistic description of the Philippine economy during the first two years of President Marcos Jr.’s administration. He pointed out that the economy was experiencing inflation and was sluggish. Additionally, he cautioned that although the Presidential Wanderlust may seem to have attracted real investments and created jobs, these statistics are likely not credible. Finally, it wouldn’t be surprising if President Marcos Jr. fails to pursue reforms that benefit society, as his true intention appears to be protecting his family’s interests.
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PBA hopeful RJ Abarrientos brings talent back home after Japan, Korea stint
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05/07/2024 15:02
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READY.. RJ Abarrientos during Strong Group-Philippines’ practice ahead of the Jones Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines — After two years overseas, sharpshooting guard RJ Abarrientos brings his talent back home, applying for the PBA Rookie Draft set on July 14.
“I’m really excited to return to the Philippines and play in the league which I envisioned playing in,” the former FEU Tamaraw said in Filipino during an online interview with Rappler.
The nephew of former league MVP Johnny Abarrientos, RJ wrapped up his lone season with the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the Japan B. League, where he was named one of the Asia All-Stars.
He opted out of a two-year deal as his contract provided a player option in the back half.
During his lone season in the Land of the Rising Sun, Abarrientos averaged 7.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.6 steals in 14 minutes of action.
The 24-year-old Abarrientos cited his family as the main reason for his decision to come home.
Prior to his foray in Japan, Abarrientos made waves in Korea, where he won the KBL Rookie of the Year while suiting up for the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus.
He helped the team reach the semifinals, where they lost to runner-up Goyang in five games.
Playing as a member of the famed basketball clan bears no pressure on him, as he looks at the bigger picture that is the PBA.
“I’m thankful for the fans, and [pressure] is nothing special for me… I just want to hoop and bring back the excitement for the fans and the league,” Abarrientos said.
He’s currently preparing for the upcoming William Jones Cup in Taipei under the Strong Group–Pilipinas banner, joining several stalwarts like Kiefer Ravena, Dave Ildefonso, and Chris McCullough.
Abarrientos, who recently sustained a nasty cut on his foot from a freak accident, had since been able to fully participate in practice and scrimmages.
The upcoming PBA Rookie Draft class is bannered by consensus top pick Justine Baltazar, as well as Evan Nelle, CJ Cansino, Ben Phillips, Jerom Lastimosa, Caelan Tiongson, and Dave Ildefonso.
Converge is set to pick first overall. – Rappler.com
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FACT CHECK: Alexander Graham Bell’s fiancée wasn’t named Margaret Hello
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05/07/2024 14:59
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Claim: The fiancée of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was named Margaret Hello, and this led to the customary use of the greeting “hello” in phone calls.
Why we fact-checked this: The claim can be found in a July 2 post on the Facebook page “The Fraternal Order of Eagles – Philippine Eagles.” It showed a photo of Bell with a woman along with the question “Bakit ‘Hello’ ang una mong sinasabi kapag tumatawag sa telepono?” (Why is ‘Hello’ the first thing that you say when calling on a phone?)
The post then claims that “hello” originated from the name of Bell’s fiancée, Margaret Hello, and that this was the first word Bell spoke over the phone.
As of writing, the post had 879 reactions, 83 comments, and 287 shares.
The facts: Bell’s fiancée was not named Margaret Hello, and “hello” was not what he said in the first-ever phone call.
Bell’s fiancée and eventual wife was Mabel Hubbard, whom Bell married in 1877. She is the woman shown in the picture on the Facebook post. According to an article by Africa Check, Bell had “no such girlfriend” named Margaret Hello.
Furthermore, “hello” wasn’t the first word that Bell used in the first-ever phone call made on March 10, 1876. Instead, his first words were to his assistant Thomas Watson, who was in the adjoining room: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”
Already in use: The term “hello” was already in use before Bell made the first phone call in 1876; the Oxford English Dictionary traces its first documented uses back to 1826. Merriam-Webster, meanwhile, traces its first use back to the early 1800s and added that it was inventor Thomas Edison who claimed to start using “hello” in phone calls while Bell preferred the alternative “Ahoy” instead.
Previous fact-checks: The claim linking the origins of “hello” to Bell’s supposed fiancée isn’t new; the fact-checking organization Snopes had debunked the claim in a March 14, 2014 article titled, “The Hello Girl.” Fact Crescendo, meanwhile, has a recent article on the claim published on June 11. – Percival Bueser/ Rappler.com
Percival Bueser is a graduate of Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program. This fact check was reviewed by a member of Rappler’s research team and a senior editor. Learn more about Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program here.
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JBL launches Soundgear Frames audio glasses in PH
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Angelo Gonzales
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05/07/2024 15:03
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JBL SOUNDGEAR FRAMES
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JBL is venturing into audio eyewear, with the launch of the Soundgear Frames.
Alongside it, the audio equipment manufacturer also launched the Live 3 series and new PartyBox Stage portable speakers on Tuesday, July 2, at a media event in Cebu.
The Soundgear Frames, priced at P9,499, are audio glasses that feature ultra-thin speakers powered by JBL’s OpenSound technology, allowing you to listen to music with the glasses on.
JBL touts that the proprietary technology built into the glasses was designed so that it can deliver “immersive audio” while keeping you aware of your surroundings at the same time.
The glasses are designed to be easy to use, where the speakers turn on when the temples are opened and turn off when closed.
The JBL logo on the side, meanwhile, can be tapped to access various other functions.
The glasses also feature a translucent design that lets you see some of the internal components inside.
The frame itself is made from thermoplastic materials, according to JBL, which make them lightweight and flexible. It comes in two styles – round or square, and three colorways – onyx, pearl, and amber.
You can also change the out-of-box lenses for prescription ones, if you want to turn them from sunglasses to eyeglasses.
Other key features include up to eight hours of playback time, customizable settings, and water resistance.
JBL is also expanding the Smart Charging Case to the Live TWS 3 series after debuting it on Tour Pro 2.
All three members of the new series – the Beam 3 closed-stick earbuds, the JBL Live Flex 3 open-stick earbuds, and the JBL Live Buds 3 bud-type earbuds – ship with a charging case that has a 1.45-inch LED touch display.
What is the display used for? It’s for adjusting the settings of the earbuds, from the volume and EQ to controlling the music, taking phone calls, receiving messages, and customizing the screensaver.
The earbuds themselves are also built with adaptive noise canceling capabilities, which allow you to block out noise while maintaining the sound quality of calls with the six built-in mics.
The Live Beam 3 has a total playback time of 48 hours, the Live Flex 3 has 50 hours, and the Live Buds 3 has 40 hours.
For speakers, there are new additions to JBL’s popular PartBox lineup.
The PartyBox Stage 320, priced at P34,999, has a telescopic handle and sturdy wheels, while the PartyBox Club 120, priced at P21,999, includes an ergonomic handle, boasting up to 18 and 12 hours of continuous use, respectively.
Both feature JBL Pro Sound and AI Sound Boost that JBL says improves audio quality.
The two can also be connected to other speakers via Auracast technology. You can also connect PartyLights Stick and Beam to create your own light show that synchronizes with the music you’re playing.
Lastly, the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential, priced at P21,999, features 100 watts of JBL Pro Sound, built-in lights, and wireless mic. It also includes other nifty features for on-the-go use cases like a bottle opener, a padded shoulder strap, and IPX4 splash-proof protection.
“We desire people to experience music in the way that they want, instead of the other way around. This is why we are launching a new variety of audio essentials to cater to our clientele’s evolving and sophisticated tastes at price points they can afford – without compromising quality,” said Larry Secreto, country manager of Harman International, which owns JBL. – Rappler.com
Disclosure: JBL sponsored the trip to Cebu where the launch was held.
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Argentina adds to Gilas Boys’ woes in FIBA U17 World Cup
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05/07/2024 22:16
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DRIVE. Gilas Boys' CJ Amos evades his Argentine defender in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines – Still not enough.
After dropping their first four matches with an average losing margin of 65.5 points, Gilas Boys put up a valiant late-game stand against Argentina, but still fell short with an 83-67 loss in the classification phase of the FIBA U17 World Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye (Turkey).
Already trailing by its largest at 29 points, 52-81, the Philippines went on a massive 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull within 14 markers, 67-81, with 2:30 left to play.
Unfortunately for Gilas Boys, their late fightback went for naught as the lead Argentina built early on was simply too much for them to overcome at that stage of the ball game.
Similar to their previous outings, Gilas Boys – who crashed out of medal contention following a 96-point loss to USA on Wednesday, July 3 – once again dug themselves a deep hole as they immediately trailed by double-digits at the end of the first quarter, 15-27.
Despite a strong start by Gilas Boys guard Kurt Velasquez – who dropped 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting in the first half – the Filipinos still had no answers for the Argentines as the latter stretched their 12-point first-quarter lead to 22 points by halftime, 53-31.
Velasquez finished with a game-high 17 points on 6-of-16 field goal clip, while Bonn Daja posted a near double-double of 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Edryn Morales and Joaquin Ludovice also scored in twin-digits for the Philippines with 13 and 12, respectively.
For Argentina, Martin Torriani showed the way with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Tyler Kropp had 13 markers and 9 boards.
Gilas Boys hope to finally barge into the winning column when they face off with rival China on Saturday, July 6, in the continuation of the classification phase, where they will no longer finish higher that No. 13 in the 16-team field.
Argentina 83 – Torriani 15, Kropp 13, Domine 12, Prato 12, Rotta 8, Minzer 7, Chapero 6, Cabodevilla 3, Arias 3, Scola 2, Gradin 2, Sarmiento 0.
Philippines 67 – Velasquez 17, Daja 15, Morales 13, Ludovice 12, Chua 6, Amos 3, Williams 1, Banal 0, Diao 0, Alegre 0, Gomez de Liaño 0.
Quarters: 27-15, 53-31, 69-48, 83-67.
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Belen, Canino make most of long-awaited Alas team-up after UAAP wars
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05/07/2024 22:46
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DREAM TEAM. Alas Pilipinas' Bella Belen (left) and Angel Canino in action in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – Bella Belen and Angel Canino have long been tabbed the brightest young stars of Philippine volleyball, ever since they quickly found their footing in the UAAP.
Both historic rookie MVPs in the collegiate ranks, Belen and Canino have been the central figures in igniting a new NU-La Salle rivalry, highlighted by a captivating UAAP Season 85 finals war that the Taft-based Lady Spikers won in back-to-back five-set thrillers.
Ever since the two stars’ paths crossed on opposite sides of the taraflex, fans for years have been clamoring for a dream team-up between the two elite prospects in a national team capacity, which at long last came true in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5.
Although the pairing was short-lived as Alas Pilipinas quickly bowed out of contention following a sweep loss to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam, both Belen and Canino were ecstatic that they finally stood side-by-side facing a common foe instead of the usual face-to-face setting.
“I enjoyed the experience and I told them, I’d want Bella as a teammate more than an opponent,” Canino said in Filipino after a 12-point outing. “I’ve long wanted to team up with ate Bella and I’m very happy that it finally happened.”
Belen, who was limited to just 2 points in sparse minutes, likewise shared the sentiment of her rival, whom she will once again clash for at least one more UAAP championship opportunity in Season 87 next year.
“I’m very happy that I finally teamed up with Angel in the national team. Of course, I’m her opponent in the UAAP, but now, we’re finally teammates,” Belen said in Filipino.
“I think our connection will only get better if we trained together for a longer time. I think we can really bring the best out of each other.”
Alas fans will soon be treated to an extended look of the Belen-Canino tandem in the Southeast Asia V. League this August, should their schedules match again.
Their dream run has finally begun, and is bound to soar for a long, long time. Buckle up. – Rappler.com
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Marcos says K to 12 didn’t improve Filipinos’ employment prospects abroad
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EDUCATION. Students and teachers go about regular classes at the General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City, on February 21, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 5, that the K to 12 program didn’t result in better employment prospects abroad for Filipino graduates, underscoring the need to review the Philippines’ basic education curriculum.
“Ginawa natin ‘yung K-12 dahil hinahanap ang years of training sa ating mga nag-a-apply, at sinasabi dito sa Pilipinas, kulang dahil 10 years lang, kailangan 12 years,” Marcos told reporters on the sidelines of the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Sulu.
(We launched the K to 12 program because employers abroad ask Filipino job applicants about their years of training, and they say that in the Philippines, we only had 10 years when the requirement was 12.)
“Pero kung titingnan natin ang naging resulta, hindi tumaas, hindi gumanda ang employability nila. So, we have to do something else. Kaya we were examining things like mini courses, ‘yung mga tatlong buwan, anim na buwan, one year, short courses para sa mga specialty,” he added.
(When we looked at the results, their employability did not improve. So, we have to do something else. We were examining things like mini-courses – three months to six months to one year – short specialty courses.)
The K to 12 program, introduced in 2012 during the administration of the late president Benigno Aquino III, added two years to the country’s 10-year basic education system, with the aim of producing more globally competitive Filipino graduates.
A 2018 study by the Philippine Business for Education noted that only one in every five leading companies across all sectors was open to hiring senior high school (SHS) graduates.
Another study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies in 2020 said over 70% of SHS graduates pursued tertiary studies, while only 20% immediately joined the workforce.
Before its implementation, the Philippines had been the lone country in Asia with a 10-year basic education system.
Marcos said on Friday that the government was also reviewing why Filipino students were performing poorly in global learning assessments.
“The second part that we are looking at, of course, are the results in the international objective test that we are getting, especially in the STEM subjects, because that’s where we are falling behind, and that is most in demand right now because we’re getting more and more technical,” he added.
The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) showed that the Philippines placed 77th out of 81 countries among 15-year-old learners, yielding a score that was less than the average in mathematics, science, and reading.
There have been calls through the years to suspend the current 12-year education curriculum, and Marcos said during his first year as president that his administration would be conducting a “careful review” of the K to 12.
Marcos’ statement comes as he puts Senator Sonny Angara in charge of the Department of Education after Vice President Sara Duterte tendered her resignation effective July 19. – Rappler.com
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What will happen to those who have completed the K to 12 education program? Will anyone be held accountable for the time and money lost due to a poorly planned program? It seems unfair for them to endure these losses without any consequences.
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DOJ urges victims of ‘stolen identity’ in POGO mess to come forward, file suits
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05/07/2024 16:28
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STOLEN IDENTITY. Merle Joy Manalo Castro attends the Senate hearing on the owners, incorporators and operations of raided POGOs in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga, on June 26, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on alleged victims of identity theft in the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) mess to come forward and file complaints against suspected perpetrators.
“Mga respondents na nagsabi na nadawit lang sila, nananawagan ako na kailangan kayong magpakita dito. Kailangan kayo sumagot. Dahil kung hindi kayo sumagot, baka makasuhan kayo…Hindi sa Senado ang proper venue upang mahain ‘yong depensa ‘nyo na ‘yon, kundi dito sa Department of Justice,” DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty, in-charge of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, told reporters on Friday, July 5.
(For the respondents who said they were falsely implicated, I am calling on you to appear before the DOJ. Because if you will not respond, you can be indicted. The Senate is not the proper venue to give your defense, but here in the DOJ.)
Philippine authorities recently filed a qualified trafficking complaint against Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and 13 others for their alleged involvement in Hongsheng Gaming Technology, an illegal POGO where some people were allegedly trafficked. However, it was later revealed that some of the owners listed in the POGO and sued for trafficking were alleged victims of identity theft.
During a Senate hearing on June 26, Merlie Joy Castro of Concepcion, Tarlac said she is a vendor-turned-BPO worker, who has never known offshore gaming. Castro said she did not sign any documents and has no capacity to build a corporation. Castro said her signature on the Securities and Exchange Commission records was also forged.
Aside from Castro, Hongsheng has three other Filipino co-owners. Castro said she knows the other three women as market vendors in Concepcion town.
“…At the same time, nanawagan kami sa kanila na tumulong sa kaso. Kung puwede, maghahain ng sariling reklamo na finalsify, na ginamit ‘yung kanilang identity (At the same time, we are also appealing to them to coordinate with the investigation. And if they can, they can file their own complaint for falsification because their identities were stolen),” Ty added.
The DOJ is now in the process of preliminary investigation to determine if there will be sufficient basis to bring the qualified trafficking complaint to court for trial. Ty’s call on the victims of identity theft is important because they have to file their counter-affidavits with prosecutors to explain and defend themselves.
If they fail to file the affidavit, the prosecutors can just proceed with indicting them and bringing the case to trial if they find enough evidence.
“Tingnan ninyo ang ebidensiya against Mayor Alice Guo, papel. Bill ng kuryente, letter of no objection, articles of incorporation. Itong mga dokumentong ito, hindi enough to commit the crime of human trafficking. There must be overt act,” Alex Avisado, Guo’s counsel, told reporters.
(Look at the evidence against Mayor Alice Guo, it’s all paper. An electricity bill, letter of no objection, articles of incorporation. These documents, these are not enough to commit the crime of human trafficking. There must be an overt act.)
Guo did not personally appear during Friday’s preliminary investigation, but Ty said Guo’s counsels represented her. The mayor’s camp was given 15 days to file their counter-affidavit or defense. The DOJ official said that the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, which lodged the complaint, will also file additional affidavits.
Aside from her alleged ties with the illegal POGO, Guo is also in hot water due to her citizenship. Her nationality was first questioned during Senate hearings, where opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros raised the question of whether Guo was an “asset” planted by China to infiltrate local politics. The mayor also claimed in one of the public hearings that she couldn’t remember basic details about her life.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently confirmed that the fingerprints of Guo and Guo Hua Ping had matched. Guo, the mayor, is suspected of actually being Guo Hua Ping. This is evidence against the local official, which could be used to prove that she may be Chinese and not Filipino.
Aside from this, the Philippine Statistics Authority said it had moved to cancel Guo’s certificate of live birth. If approved, Guo would lose her Filipino citizenship. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), as the government’s primary legal counsel, is set to file a petition to cancel Guo’s birth certificate.
The OSG also has a separate probe to determine if there’s enough reason to file a quo warranto petition against Guo that may remove her from her mayoralty post. – Rappler.com
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Suspended NFA employees ask Court of Appeals to junk Ombudsman’s order
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05/07/2024 20:55
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NFA. Workers stacks sacks of rice inside the NFA warehouse in Quezon City on February 19, 2019. Officials of the National Food Authority lamented on Tuesday the 'definite' layoffs in the agency following President Rodrigo Duterte's signing of the Rice Tariffication Law. The law, which will replace the present quotas on rice imports with taxes, removes the NFA's power to import and distribute cheaper grain, leaving it with the sole task of buying grain from farmers to maintain buffer stocks, said agency administrator Tomas Escarez.
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MANILA, Philippines – Suspended National Food Authority (NFA) employees have sought the Court of Appeals’ (CA) intervention in their pending case before the Office of the Ombudsman.
On July 4, 27 suspended NFA employees filed a petition with the CA, asking the appellate court to nullify the Ombudsman’s suspension order. The CA has the power to act on orders issued by lower courts and quasi-judicial bodies like the Ombudsman. The petitioners were composed of NFA regional and branch managers from different parts of the country.
Back in March, the Ombudsman ordered the preventive suspension of 139 NFA officials and employees over the “controversial sale of rice buffer stocks.” Suspended officials included administrator Roderico Bioco, assistant administrator for operations John Robert Hermano, 12 regional managers, 27 branch managers, and 98 warehouse supervisors. Preventive suspension is part of the Ombudsman’s procedure to ensure fairness and balance during the probe’s duration.
Only days later, the officials and employees contested their suspension, suggesting that the complaint was hastily assembled and had factual errors. The NFA officials and employees filed a motion for reconsideration with the Ombudsman, arguing that the anti-corruption body committed grave errors of fact in crafting the list of suspended NFA officials and staff.
The list included a person who was already dead, staff on study leave, and even personnel who already retired from NFA.
Two months later, in May, the Ombudsman lifted its suspension order only for 72 warehouse supervisors through an order dated May 10. The anti-corruption body explained that the suspension of warehouse supervisors was “no longer necessary.”
However, 27 employees remained suspended. The employees said the Ombudsman has yet to explain their continued suspension, adding that the body is still sitting on their motion for reconsideration and motion to resolve.
“The order of preventive suspension has deprived these NFA employees of their salaries and livelihood. They were unable to provide for their families during this time, causing great hardships and difficulty amidst the current state of the economy,” the petitioners said. – Rappler.com
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Tandem or not? 2 Cebu City mayors hold separate state of the city addresses
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It appears that a bigger storm is brewing in the Queen City of the South after two mayors, one acting, and the other on preventive suspension, each held their own State of the City Address (SOCA).
Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia made his SOCA before members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Wednesday, July 3. His address highlighted “diplomacy” as the key element for his stint as acting mayor.
A day after, Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama delivered his SOCA at a private establishment on Thursday, July 4. In his address, Rama stressed that he was “still the people’s mayor.”
But how did it get to this point? The mayor and his vice mayor appeared to be on good terms as the former announced on February 17 that he would be seeking reelection in the midterm polls next year with Garcia as his partner.
That was until Rama found out days later that Garcia, along with some members of the city council, met with Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, the vice mayor’s aunt, to discuss actions to be taken on civil works at the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system.
At the time, the governor was protesting the construction of a station that would block the view of the Cebu provincial capitol building, citing possible damage to the cultural significance and integrity of the historical structure.
On the city’s teleradio program on February 29, Rama called the meeting “treacherous,” and soon after, filed a complaint against the governor in March before the Office of the President for alleged abuse of authority in halting CBRT civil works.
On May 8, the Office of the Ombudsman issued a six-month preventive suspension against Rama and seven city officials over unpaid salaries and discrimination faced by four city employees.
The vice mayor then assumed leadership as acting mayor and immediately worked on getting the four city employees paid and addressing concerns over discriminatory practices at city hall.
Garcia’s “diplomatic” campaign did not stop there.
On May 27, the acting mayor signed the excavation permits of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) that was led by lawyer Jose Daluz III. Rama and Daluz have been clashing against each other over the management of the MCWD.
In the same month, Garcia also sought a partnership with the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) over the development of the Compaña Maritima building and structures situated at the city’s Aduana area.
Prior to this, the CPA filed an administrative complaint against Rama before the Office of the President through the local office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on April 29 after personnel under the mayor’s office went to the port area and installed rail fences at the CPA’s port extension project.
Instead of a commendation, Garcia shared during a podcast with media personality Jason Monteclar on June 17, that Rama was “not pleased” with the acting mayor’s efforts.
“I was not expecting this from him. I still consider him with the highest regard…I was hoping he would be happy with what I am doing,” Garcia said, admitting that there is now a “distance” between the two officials.
When asked if he was still Rama’s vice mayor, Garcia joked by saying in Cebuano, “Ask him.”
On the same podcast on June 24, Rama – after learning that Garcia had moved to review contracts entered into by the mayor – said that the vice mayor should “watch out.”
“That’s the problem with him, he wants to go on a witch hunt…Raymond, that’s very bad…I’m telling you, you better watch out, you better not cry,” the mayor said in a mix of English and Cebuano.
It’s like the old Chinese proverb: “Two tigers cannot share one mountain.” – Rappler.com
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SolGen files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate | The wRap
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05/07/2024 22:55
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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, the government’s primary legal counsel, files a petition to cancel Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s certificate of live birth with a Tarlac court on Friday, July 5.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte faces his second criminal suit post-presidency. Former senator Sonny Trillanes files criminal complaints of graft and plunder against Duterte and Senator Bong Go, Friday, July 5.
After four straight months of rising inflation, the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services finally eases to 3.7% in June. But the uptick in food prices also remains a concern.
Keir Starmer vows to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister, after his Labour Party surges to a landslide victory in a parliamentary election on Friday, July 5.
FELIP, also known as SB19’s Ken, releases his first solo album ‘7sins’ Friday, July 5. He says the 9-track album is a ‘journey of acknowledging human shortcomings.’ – Rappler.com
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Expect pricier flights: NAIA terminal fees may climb 73% after privatization
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CONGESTED. Passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 queue at the counters on June 16, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – The consortium led by Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Corporation is set to take over and rehabilitate Manila’s aging airport by September 2024. And it seems that passengers will soon have to pay modernization’s heavy price with higher terminal fees and ticket prices.
Currently, passengers are required to pay a passenger service charge, also known as a terminal fee, of P200 for domestic trips and P550 for international trips. But with the looming privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has confirmed a proposal to raise the terminal fee for international trips to P950 starting in 2025. This represents a 72.7% hike.
As early as February 2024, when a winning bidder for the airport was first announced, the government already said that a rate hike for “rentals, navigational charges,” and other fees was on the table. Now, it seems likely that the big-time hike will include terminal fees.
“Magkakaroon ng increase kasi, alam mo, kailangan namang ma-compensate natin ‘yung concessionaire doon sa investments na gagawin nila,” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said in a press conference on Friday, July 5.
(There will be an increase because, you know, the concessionaire will have to be compensated for the investments that it will put in.)
The proposed terminal fee hike is still subject to approval by the Cabinet. Bautista also said it will still be reviewed by a committee composed of representatives from seven government agencies, including the DOTr, Department of Finance, and National Economic and Development Authority.
Aside from higher terminal fees, the proposal also seeks to increase airport charges – such as landing, takeoff, and parking fees – before the end of 2024. Unlike terminal fees, these aren’t directly charged to passengers. But airlines may still pass on the extra costs to their customers by raising ticket prices.
“Determining the fare is really up to the airline,” Bautista said in a mix of English and Filipino. “DOTr has no say when it comes to raising fares. It’s the call of the airline.”
The proposed hike for landing and takeoff fees will be quite large, according to Bautista, although he did not disclose the exact amount.
“’Yung landing and takeoff fees, ‘yung recommendation ay medyo mataas, although hindi siya naman major expense ng mga airlines (The recommendation for the landing and takeoff fees is quite big, although it’s not a major expense for airlines),” he said. “But we’re working with the airlines on this.”
However, aviation groups such as the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines have fiercely opposed the rate hike. The groups wrote in a letter to Bautista that the proposal would make NAIA among the most expensive airports in the region and be “detrimental to a majority of the Filipino traveling public at a time when costs throughout are rising,” according to a report by the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Bautista defended the big-time hike by pointing out that NAIA has not raised fees for 24 years. He also compared NAIA’s P550 international terminal fee to the relatively higher P750 terminal fee at both the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Clark International Airport – two award-winning airports developed through public-private partnership agreements.
The transportation secretary maintained that the improvements which NAIA’s private operator can make will be worth the higher fees.
“With the investments that they will do using the charges that they will collect, the airport’s efficiency will improve from the current 32 million capacity to 60 to 62 million. And that would mean a more comfortable and better experience for passengers,” Bautista said in a mix of English and Filipino.
By the fourth quarter of 2024, the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation is expected to take over operations at the airport. The private operator will be required to upgrade the airport’s facilities, raise its maximum annual capacity to 62 million, and improve air traffic movements per hour from 40 to 48. (READ: NAIA Terminal 5? Ramon Ang bares plans for Philippines’ main airport)
Under the bid terms, San Miguel’s group will share 82.16% of its gross revenue with the government, on top of an upfront payment of P30 billion and a fixed annual payment of P2 billion. – Rappler.com
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Acclaimed poet Lamberto Antonio passes away at 77
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IN MEMORIAM. The late acclaimed poet Lamberto Antonio.
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MANILA, Philippines – Acclaimed poet Lamberto Antonio has passed away. He was 77 years old.
The poet’s son confirmed his father’s passing on Saturday, July 6. National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, in a Facebook post, mourned the passing of his fellow poet and friend.
In a Facebook post, the University of the Philippines (UP) Institute of Creative Writing paid tribute to the great poet by highlighting Antonio’s most important feats. The institute said Antonio, along with Almario and the late Rogelio Mangahas, were dubbed “tungkong kalan” (three pillars) of Philippine poetry. During the ’70s, the three poets led symbolist and surrealist experimentations that paved the way for a more modern Philippine poetry.
According to the UP Institute of Creative Writing, Antonio grew up in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, and his experiences growing up in their community were the basis and source of his poetry.
“Ang paglalarawan niya sa sariling nayon ay pagkatawan at pagsisimbolo sa maraming nayon sa Filipinas. Dito nagmumula ang matalas na inspirasyon niyang may bahid ng materyalistang pananaw, at ang kaniyang tinig ng ‘nangungulilang probinsiyano,'” the institute said.
(His description of his own community represented and symbolized many other communities in the country. This was the source of his sharp inspiration, which has the whiff of realistic perspective, and his literary voice of the “longing countryman.”)
His works include:
Antonio received several accolades for his hefty body of work in the field of literature. He was awarded the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2021, the National Book Award for his poem “Pingkian” in 1997, and Gintong Aklat Award sa Literature in 1998, according to the UP Institute of Creative Writing.
His last two books – 25 Kuwento ng Paglingap (2021) and Turno Kong Nokturno (2023) – were published under the UP Institute of Creative Writing. – Rappler.com
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Brazil puts shackles on Brownlee as Gilas Pilipinas ends Olympic bid
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EXIT. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas reached the end of the road of its Paris Olympics bid.
A poor third quarter doomed the Philippines as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Ending the group stage as the highest scoring team with an average of 91.5 points, the Philippines got limited to just 6 points in the third period as it bid goodbye to its lofty goal of reaching the Olympics for the first time since 1972.
“It’s funny, we didn’t expect to be here but then when we got here, we expected to win. So it’s very painful that we didn’t,” said Philippine head coach Tim Cone.
“But there’s a reason Brazil is the 12th-ranked team in the world and they proved it tonight.”
Former NBA players Bruno Caboclo and Marcelo Huertas proved to be a thorn in the side of a Philippine squad that badly missed the services of injured big man Kai Sotto, helping Brazil advance to the finale.
Caboclo capitalized on the absence of Sotto and finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Huertas fired 13 points, 9 coming in the fourth quarter, on top of 7 assists.
Justin Brownlee bled for his production as the Brazil defense held him to just 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists – numbers that are well below his averages of 27 points, 8.5. rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the group stage.
Scattering 12 points in the first half as the Philippines grabbed a 33-27 lead, Brownlee scored only 3 more points the rest of the way as Brazil flipped the script thanks to a 24-6 blast in the third period.
Brazil held the Philippines scoreless in the first six minutes of the third quarter and went on a 14-0 rally en route to mounting a 51-39 advantage going into the final salvo.
Dwight Ramos put up 13 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals, while June Mar Fajardo posted a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double in the loss as Brazil improved to 5-0 against the Philippines in their all-time head-to-head duels.
CJ Perez added 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals for the Philippines.
A Ramos triple and a Perez layup to the start of the fourth quarter brought the Filipinos within 44-51 before Huertas took over, dropping 7 points in 14-5 run that pushed the Brazilians’ lead to 65-49.
“It just takes one night you don’t show up and play your best and you lose. That’s how good the teams are here. Today, we just didn’t play our best and Brazil beat us,” said Ramos.
Still, it was a memorable campaign for Gilas Pilipinas as it beat a European team for the first time in 62 years when it pulled off a giant 89-80 upset of world No. 6 Latvia in the group stage.
The Philippines then fought back from a 20-point deficit and lost by only one possession to world No. 23 Georgia, 96-94, to book its spot in the final four.
“Now we know we can compete,” said Cone.
Lucas Dias chimed in 10 points and 9 rebounds for Brazil, which will face Latvia with an Olympic berth at stake after the host nailed a 72-59 win over Cameroon in the other semifinal pairing.
Brazil 71 – Caboclo 15, Huertas 13, Dias 10, Y. Santos 8, De Paula 8, Meindl 7, Louzada 3, G. Santos 3, Felicio 2, Benite 2.
Philippines 60 – Brownlee 15, Ramos 13, Fajardo 10, Perez 10, Newsome 5, Aguilar 4, Tamayo 3, Oftana 0, Quiambao 0.
Quarters: 12-22, 27-33, 51-39, 71-60.
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‘Grow old together’: Jia de Guzman preaches continuity, locks in long-term for Alas Pilipinas
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LOCKED IN. Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman in action in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team saw its recent torrid winning streak snapped after longtime Southeast Asian tormentor Vietnam handed it a straight-set reality check in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5, making the Philippines’ appearance a one-and-done gig.
In contrast to its 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup campaign that garnered a historic bronze medal and a pair of individual awards, Alas failed to make a sustained winning surge against the world No. 34 Vietnamese despite a gallant stand in the latter two frames.
Disappointing as the loss may be for Filipino volleyball fans, Alas captain setter Jia de Guzman held her head high after the setback, as she passionately called on everyone involved with the national team to stick together, no matter the results.
“Because we’re going against teams who already grew old within the national team, that should be our goal as well, to grow old together,” she said in Filipino. “That’s how you build longevity, that’s how you build chemistry, that’s how you build a strong team in the long run.”
“We can’t expect that with one loss, after one adversity, we’d change people. Keep the same people, add new people, reinforce the team. That’s how you make a team strong. Hopefully, that’s what we’d continue to do.”
With De Guzman as its top recruit, the often-criticized Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) pulled out all the stops to improve the national team’s fortunes, successfully tapping multiple stars for a string of tournaments to coincide with the program’s rechristening to the Alas brand.
PVL MVPs Sisi Rondina and Jema Galanza, UAAP MVP rivals-turned-teammates Angel Canino and Bella Belen, star spiker Eya Laure, ace libero Dawn Catindig, and former La Salle twin towers Thea Gagate and Fifi Sharma are just a handful of standouts leading the way in this latest national team iteration.
Still on the way for future tournaments are injured hitters Alyssa Solomon and Casiey Dongallo, while Laure and Chery Tiggo libero teammate Jen Nierva are expected to return after skipping the Challenger Cup.
As part of its commitment to continuity, the PNVF also inked head coach Jorge Souza de Brito to a one-year extension, lasting until the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December.
Up next for Alas is the regional-level Southeast Asia V. League (former ASEAN Grand Prix) first leg this August in Vietnam, where the Philippines will attempt to snap a three-leg streak of fourth-place finishes.
“I think individually, we have a lot to improve on, and also as a team,” De Guzman continued. “Coach has told us many times to be patient with ourselves and with the team. With Vietnam and more experienced teams, they also went through this before.”
“They just really stuck together all throughout these years and that’s what we need to do as well.” – Rappler.com
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China hands hapless Gilas Boys 6th straight loss in FIBA U17 World Cup
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06/07/2024 19:16
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BIG EFFORT. Gilas Boys' Ervin Daja in action in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
FIBA
MANILA, Philippines – Another game, another drubbing of Gilas Boys in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
Playing against a fellow Asian squad for the first time this tournament, the Gilas Pilipinas under-17 team still couldn’t end its misery as it suffered an 85-66 loss to China in the classification phase on Saturday, July 6, at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye (Turkey).
For the fifth time in six games, Gilas Boys already stared at a double-digit deficit at the end of the opening frame as China got off to a sizzling 29-12 start.
Led by 6-foot-1 guard Yuezhou Li, the Chinese torched the Filipinos early from beyond the arc as they nailed 5 of their 7 three-point attempts in the first quarter alone.
Li wasted no time making his presence felt as he dropped 9 points in the first quarter, before finishing the opening half with 17 markers on 4-of-5 shooting from long distance to give China a comfortable 55-32 halftime lead.
China continued to pounce on the hapless Gilas Boys in the second half as it even expanded its lead to as many as 30 points, 68-38, at the 2:41 mark of the third quarter.
Li ended up with a game-high 24 points on 6-of-10 shooting from deep, to go with 12 rebounds and 4 assists for China.
Meanwhile, UST high school star Joaquin Ludovice paced Gilas Boys anew with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
CJ Amos backstopped Ludovice with 14 points, while Bonn Daja and Edryn Morales scored 12 each.
Gilas Boys – who fell to 0-6 – hope to avoid their lowest finish in the U17 World Cup when they wrap up their forgettable campaign on Sunday, July 7, in the classification game for seeds No. 15 and No. 16.
In its first two U17 World Cup appearances, the Philippines finished 15th in 2014 and 13th in 2018.
China 85 – Li 24, He 17, Zhang 11, Fu 10, Wang 10, Liu 6, Shen 4, Fu 3, Liu 0, Feng 0, Chen 0.
Philippines 66 – Ludovice 15, Amos 14, Daja 12, Morales 12, Banal 5, Velasquez 5, Diao 2, Alegre 1, Williams 0, Chua 0, De Liaño 0.
Quarters: 29-12, 55-32, 68-43, 85-66.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
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06/07/2024 20:30
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FIBA
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bid goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Justin Brownlee paced the Philippines anew with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwight Ramos added 13 points in the knockout match.
Kai Sotto, who played impressively in the tournament, sat out the entire game after getting hurt in the previous match versus Georgia.
Bruno Caboclo dropped a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds to pace Brazil, which will fight for an Olympic berth against the winner of the other semifinal duel between host Latvia and Cameroon.
Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics.
The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday, July 6.
Expect Justin Brownlee to show the way for the Filipinos following a pair of near triple-double performances in the group stage, which saw the Philippines stun world No. 6 Latvia and drop a close loss to No. 23 Georgia.
Brownlee is averaging 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the OQT.
Four more are scoring in double figures for the Philippines, with Dwight Ramos (14.0), Chris Newsome (11.5), Kai Sotto (11.0), and CJ Perez (10.0) making their presence felt for the national team.
Sotto, though, is a game-time decision as he got hurt in the first half against Georgia after Goga Bitadze landed on top of him – an accident that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.
“He is a game-time decision. No fractures but there is still soreness,” said team manager Richard del Rosario of Sotto.
While Brazil stands as the favorite being ranked 12th in the world, it is not invincible.
Brazil clinched the top seed in Group B, but not without a hitch as it absorbed a surprising 77-74 loss to 68th-ranked Cameroon.
Half of the Brazil roster have NBA experience, with Bruno Caboclo – a journeyman who played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets – averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Game time is 8:30 pm, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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UPLB’s hidden herbarium houses century-old botanical treasures
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06/07/2024 17:30
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NATURE. A collection of preserved plants from the UPLB Botanical Herbarium.
UPLB Botanical Herbarium
LAGUNA, Philippines – Unmarked by fanfare, a small room in the Institute of Biological Sciences of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños appears much like any other storage room, lined with large green metal cabinets.
But step inside room C329, and a world of botanical wonder unfolds. A total of 74,454 plants, some over a century old, represent a treasure trove of Philippine biodiversity, alongside collections from around the country and the globe.
The UPLB Botanical Herbarium is part of a larger network of herbariums housed within the university. With collections spanning across the Philippines and beyond, it stands as the second-largest collection of herbarium samples in the country.
From endemic species unique to the archipelago to international contributions, the herbarium’s collections serve as a valuable resource for botanical research and conservation efforts.
Michelle San Pascual, a university researcher who is part of the herbarium’s lean staff, said that there could have been more than 75,000 preserved plants if not for World War II, when the then-Bureau of Forestry and parts of the UPLB campus were bombed.
San Pascual said some 1,000 plants were salvaged from various areas of the campus and have been in the collection for over a century.
Among those that survived were specimens meticulously collected by Dr. Edwin Copeland, a pioneer in the study of ferns and one of the founders of the UP College of Agriculture; Dr. Mark Price, a renowned scientist in the field of pteridology or the study of ferns; Dr. Frank Gates, who contributed significantly to the understanding of Philippine flora; and many others.
“Many researchers, mostly from western countries, visit here to study our collection. There are challenges in preserving the plants, but despite that, we have the most priceless collection when it comes to Philippine plants,” San Pascual said.
Herbariums serve as crucial repositories of plant specimens, carefully preserved for future scientific inquiry.
San Pascual likened the herbarium to a library, with some collections dating back to the late 19th century providing a historical record of the Philippines’ diverse flora.
She said that the preserved plants serve as “reference materials” where scientists can “compare morphologically the structure and characteristics of one plant to another,” as well as check data provided in the description of the preserved specimens.
By comparing physical characteristics and analyzing DNA extracted from these samples, researchers can trace the lineage of various plant species and understand how they have adapted to different environments over time.
San Pascual said that this knowledge is crucial for conservation efforts, allowing scientists to identify plants at risk of extinction and develop targeted strategies for their protection.
There are various types of preservation techniques employed in an herbarium.
In the case of the Botanical Herbarium, the samples are dried-mounted, where they undergo a tedious process of drying or pressing, mounting, and labeling, ensuring their longevity for generations to come.
In other herbariums, there are plant collections that are wet-preserved, with the plants placed in liquid and stored in jars. This method allows observers to see the specimen in a three-dimensional manner, enabling scientists to see arrangements of flower parts or fruits. This, however, is rarely practiced in the UPLB botanical herbarium.
“There needs to be a separate room for a wet collection. The dry ones will absorb the moisture,” San Pascual said.
More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic posed a new challenge. Lockdowns meant limited access for essential maintenance and pest control, raising concerns about rat infestations damaging the collections. These infestations threatened the integrity of irreplaceable specimens such as the gymnosperms collection.
“There have always been rats here. But when there are people, they tend to hide. But during the pandemic, they were able to nibble at our gymnosperms,” San Pascual said.
These incidents highlight the vulnerability of Room C329 and the precious biodiversity it houses.
Maintaining specific environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and pressure control is also crucial for long-term specimen preservation. The herbarium employs multiple hygrometers to monitor these conditions, and dedicated personnel are assigned to keep track of them meticulously.
Unfortunately, San Pascual pointed out that the current facility falls short of ideal standards.
“Kung magiging strict tayo sa standard, hindi talaga tayo papasa. The air-conditioning, ventilation, so 8 am to 4 pm lang talaga tayo ‘eh, dapat ‘yang mga ‘yan well-ventilated. Kung kaya, 24 hours. Plus ‘yung humidity, dapat hindi ‘yan lalampas ng 25% ‘yung relative humidity niya,” she noted.
(If we’re going to be strict with the standard, we won’t really pass. Plus the air-conditioning, ventilation, we only have it from 8 am to 4 pm but in reality, it should be well ventilated. If possible, 24 hours. And the humidity, the relative humidity or RH should not exceed 25%.)
To combat pest infestations, the herbarium resorts to necessary, but potentially hazardous measures, like mothball usage and heavy use of insect repellant. Some chemicals in mothballs can cause temporary health problems for researchers and staff, such as headaches, nausea, eye and nose irritation, and coughing.
The team is actively seeking funding from agencies to secure resources for facility upgrades or researching greener alternatives for pest control.
The botanical herbarium is also undertaking a digitization project to create digital records of the plant specimens, making them accessible for research and education while providing a backup in case of physical damage.
This not only preserves the information contained within each specimen, but also mitigates the risk of loss from physical threats.
To digitize the preserved plants, a custom-built light box is used to photograph each dried-mounted specimen and maintain a detailed Excel sheet with data for each specimen, which will be eventually integrated into a digital library.
However, with less than 25% of the collection digitized, progress has been slow due to a lack of manpower.
San Pascual said the herbarium cannot fully commit to the digitization project at the moment, given their current workload, which includes ongoing projects and fieldwork for gathering different plants from around the country.
“Actually, puwede naman talaga siyang tuloy-tuloy. Ang problema, may student, may faculty, etc. so mahirap. Maganda sana kung maraming labor force, pero dapat may tututok talaga. Kagaya ko, mix-mix na ‘yung schedule,” San Pascual said.
(Actually, it could be continuous. However, the problem is that there are students and faculty, other tasks that make it hard. It would be better if there were more labor force and personnel that would focus on digitizing. For example, like me, my schedule is already mixed up.) – with reports from Albert Sabiniano and Blessy Lynn Espenilla/Rappler.com
Albert Sabiniano and Blessy Lynn Espenilla are BS Development Communication students at UP Los Baños. This article was written as part of the requirements of their DEVC 128 (Science Communication for Development) class, and was vetted by Rappler editors before publication.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
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06/07/2024 20:30
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FIBA
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bid goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Justin Brownlee paced the Philippines anew with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwight Ramos added 13 points in the knockout match.
Kai Sotto, who played impressively in the tournament, sat out the entire game after getting hurt in the previous match versus Georgia.
Bruno Caboclo dropped a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds to pace Brazil, which will fight for an Olympic berth against the winner of the other semifinal duel between host Latvia and Cameroon.
Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics.
The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday, July 6.
Expect Justin Brownlee to show the way for the Filipinos following a pair of near triple-double performances in the group stage, which saw the Philippines stun world No. 6 Latvia and drop a close loss to No. 23 Georgia.
Brownlee is averaging 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the OQT.
Four more are scoring in double figures for the Philippines, with Dwight Ramos (14.0), Chris Newsome (11.5), Kai Sotto (11.0), and CJ Perez (10.0) making their presence felt for the national team.
Sotto, though, is a game-time decision as he got hurt in the first half against Georgia after Goga Bitadze landed on top of him – an accident that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.
“He is a game-time decision. No fractures but there is still soreness,” said team manager Richard del Rosario of Sotto.
While Brazil stands as the favorite being ranked 12th in the world, it is not invincible.
Brazil clinched the top seed in Group B, but not without a hitch as it absorbed a surprising 77-74 loss to 68th-ranked Cameroon.
Half of the Brazil roster have NBA experience, with Bruno Caboclo – a journeyman who played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets – averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Game time is 8:30 pm, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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Filipino scientists lead cultivation of sea cucumbers in coastal areas
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06/07/2024 16:19
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LEAD. Dr. Annette Meñez holds two sandfish at the sea ranch in Barangay Victory, Bolinao, Pangasinan, on June 19, 2024.
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PANGASINAN, Philippines – A sandfish (Holothuria scabra) lies dormant among the seagrasses of the municipal waters in the sea ranch in Barangay Victory in Bolinao, Pangasinan.
Its fat, cylindrical body grows its broadest in the middle. Its skin has small bumps and faded dark lines. And while it looks slimy, the sandfish is soft and silky to the touch.
Despite its appearance, the sandfish and many other species of the sea cucumber around the world had carved their place in history as luxury food delicacies in Asian cuisine. Sea cucumbers are dried and sold as beche-de-mer.
The most expensive one, the Japanese cucumber, could cost up to $3,500 per kilo, while the sandfish, like those found in the waters of Bolinao, could sell for $1,600 per kilo.
After wild stocks suffered a decline through the years, marine scientists have been trying to restock sandfish and engage coastal communities and small fishers.
It “was designed to minimize social conflict, diversify livelihood options and grant preferential use rights to small-scale fishers,” said marine scientist Marie Antonette Juinio-Meñez in a 2012 study.
Home to over a hundred species of sea cucumbers, with at least 47 species commercially processed and sold, the Philippines was one of the top producers of dried sea cucumbers in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, Meñez told Rappler.
But “because they are easy to harvest and deplete,” Meñez said sea cucumber fisheries suffered from a boom and bust in the mid-1990s. The trend had shown a steady decline ever since.
“The decline is due to overexploitation, driven by very high market demand and price from China primarily,” Meñez said.
“Not only has the total volume of export decreased but also the composition and value. Lower value species including small individuals are harvested because the high value species are already depleted.”
In 2010, the International Union for Conservation of Nature assessed the sandfish on its Red List of Threatened Species as endangered.
Meñez is the coordinator for the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute’s (UP MSI) sea cucumber research project, which is being supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). The Australian government has been supporting the first efforts in sea ranching in Victory since 2007.
Currently, Meñez and her team cultures sea cucumber larvae and post-settled juveniles in the hatchery of the UP MSI’s Bolinao Marine Laboratory.
The juveniles, measuring 4 to 10 millimeters, are released into floating hapas (cage made from fine mesh) for two cycles, with one cycle lasting 21 days. Once they weigh at least three grams individually, they are released into ocean nursery pens.
When they are big enough – which is around 30 grams– they are released into the sea ranch, where they are free ranging. Sea ranching intends to sell the sea cucumbers reared into the market while also restocking wild populations. The whole process takes months.
In 2013, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources released an order to regulate the size of sea cucumbers for collection and trade. The government fines the trade, collection, and transport of undersized sea cucumbers.
Aside from Bolinao, Meñez’s team is also assisting in the restocking of sandfish in Infanta, also in Pangasinan. Outside the province, they have started establishing sea ranches in Zambales, Iloilo, Eastern Samar, and Misamis Oriental.
Meñez emphasized that the approach they’re pursuing here in the Philippines is community-based sea ranching. They partner with local governments and people organizations; in Victory, they have engaged with fisherfolk associations trained to monitor juveniles and guard the sea ranch.
“When you talk about fisheries, they only think about fish,” Meñez said in a mix of Filipino and English during a tour inside the hatchery. “They forget other fishery resources like invertebrates.”
Among the seagrass and the idle sea cucumbers stood a guardhouse on stilts.
Seven members of the Asosasyon ng mga Maliliit na Mangingisda work as stewards of the sea ranch. Each member gets one 24/7 shift per week. When they’re not guarding the ranch, they get by through fishing in their municipal waters – a territory where small fisherfolk can exercise their preferential use rights over commercial fishers.
Among them is Roger Corbillon, 50, a fisherman who has seen the depletion of fish in their municipal waters as the years went by.
Once a week, he works in the guardhouse of the sea ranch to monitor for people – those outside the fishers’ associations and people’s organizations engaged in the project – who might glean sea cucumbers from inside the ranch.
As a fisherman and environmental advocate, Corbillon said ecosystems of seagrasses, mangroves, and corals are all interconnected.
“Ganoon kasi ang takbo ng ecosystem natin,” he said. “Kaya kung mapangalagaan natin ang seagrass, mangrove…corals, dadami po ‘yung isda.” (That’s how our ecosystem works. If we can take care of the seagrass, mangroves, and corals, the fish will increase.)
Corbillon and the other fisherfolk members manning the guardhouse receive a P300 allowance every shift from the local government.
This is not enough, said Corbillon, for this kind of work that lasts for a full 24 hours.
“Pero ang iniisip ko kasi, hindi ‘yung kung ano ‘yung allowance kundi…tungkol sa kalikasan,” the fisherman said.
“Gusto kong mapanatili ‘yung kung ano ‘yung mayroon ngayon at makinabang din ang buong komunidad.“
(But I don’t think of the allowance; I think about the environment. I want to maintain what we have now and have the community benefit from it.)
Corbillon said the locals in their village had eaten sandfish and sold them to middlemen before. As the commercial trade of sandfish can be a lucrative business, will municipal fishers be able to cut down the middlemen to earn more?
Meñez said this could only be feasible “if the small fishers can collect higher volumes of sea cucumbers and aggregate them to process and sell to the market.”
“Sa ngayon, masyadong kaunti ang nako-collect ng fishers from the wild,” she said. “This is true in many coastal rural areas in the country.” (As of now, fishers collect only a small quantity from the wild.)
At this stage, sandfish mariculture is considered a supplemental livelihood. It still has a long way to go before becoming a main source of income for coastal communities.
As they continue their work, the team is now piloting another community-based sandfish culture in Santiago Island, Pangasinan. And the sea ranch in Victory remains the best example ofthis model – sustained for years already – to grant preferential use rights to small fishers like Corbillon. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
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06/07/2024 20:30
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FIBA
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bid goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Justin Brownlee paced the Philippines anew with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwight Ramos added 13 points in the knockout match.
Kai Sotto, who played impressively in the tournament, sat out the entire game after getting hurt in the previous match versus Georgia.
Bruno Caboclo dropped a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds to pace Brazil, which will fight for an Olympic berth against the winner of the other semifinal duel between host Latvia and Cameroon.
Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics.
The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday, July 6.
Expect Justin Brownlee to show the way for the Filipinos following a pair of near triple-double performances in the group stage, which saw the Philippines stun world No. 6 Latvia and drop a close loss to No. 23 Georgia.
Brownlee is averaging 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the OQT.
Four more are scoring in double figures for the Philippines, with Dwight Ramos (14.0), Chris Newsome (11.5), Kai Sotto (11.0), and CJ Perez (10.0) making their presence felt for the national team.
Sotto, though, is a game-time decision as he got hurt in the first half against Georgia after Goga Bitadze landed on top of him – an accident that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.
“He is a game-time decision. No fractures but there is still soreness,” said team manager Richard del Rosario of Sotto.
While Brazil stands as the favorite being ranked 12th in the world, it is not invincible.
Brazil clinched the top seed in Group B, but not without a hitch as it absorbed a surprising 77-74 loss to 68th-ranked Cameroon.
Half of the Brazil roster have NBA experience, with Bruno Caboclo – a journeyman who played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets – averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Game time is 8:30 pm, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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LOOK: Potato Corner’s new store has ‘friescream’ and exclusive flavors
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06/07/2024 15:30
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FRIESCREAM. Potato Corner's new snacks are available in the XP store.
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MANILA, Philippines – Surfries! Potato Corner launched its first-ever XP store in July, a flagship location at Food Choices in Glorietta 4, Makati City, offering several unique twists to the classic menu.
The highlight? The new Friescream – a blend of Potato Corner’s flavored or plain fries and soft-serve ice cream, for those into sweet-savory combinations.
The Potato Corner XP store also introduces new, branch-exclusive flavors, such as the Cheesy Jalapeno and Onion Butter, as well as the Salted Caramel and the unconventional Samgyupsal-flavored fries.
Potato Corner’s XP store expands its menu with deep-fried snacks like Flavored Chicken Skin and Loopys (curly fries), available in your choice of PC’s powder flavorings.
There are also beverages available, like Pop Coolers and R&B drinks. For hardcore Potato Corner fans, exclusive merchandise is also available featuring Poco, the starchy face of the beloved brand – shirts, bags, plushies, and tumblers.
Potato Corner said they plan to open more XP stores throughout the year and across Metro Manila. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bid goodbye to its Paris Games dreams as it crashed out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, after a 71-60 loss to world No. 12 Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday, July 6.
Justin Brownlee paced the Philippines anew with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwight Ramos added 13 points in the knockout match.
Kai Sotto, who played impressively in the tournament, sat out the entire game after getting hurt in the previous match versus Georgia.
Bruno Caboclo dropped a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds to pace Brazil, which will fight for an Olympic berth against the winner of the other semifinal duel between host Latvia and Cameroon.
Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics.
The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday, July 6.
Expect Justin Brownlee to show the way for the Filipinos following a pair of near triple-double performances in the group stage, which saw the Philippines stun world No. 6 Latvia and drop a close loss to No. 23 Georgia.
Brownlee is averaging 27 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the OQT.
Four more are scoring in double figures for the Philippines, with Dwight Ramos (14.0), Chris Newsome (11.5), Kai Sotto (11.0), and CJ Perez (10.0) making their presence felt for the national team.
Sotto, though, is a game-time decision as he got hurt in the first half against Georgia after Goga Bitadze landed on top of him – an accident that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.
“He is a game-time decision. No fractures but there is still soreness,” said team manager Richard del Rosario of Sotto.
While Brazil stands as the favorite being ranked 12th in the world, it is not invincible.
Brazil clinched the top seed in Group B, but not without a hitch as it absorbed a surprising 77-74 loss to 68th-ranked Cameroon.
Half of the Brazil roster have NBA experience, with Bruno Caboclo – a journeyman who played for the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets – averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Game time is 8:30 pm, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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China hands hapless Gilas Boys 6th straight loss in FIBA U17 World Cup
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BIG EFFORT. Gilas Boys' Ervin Daja in action in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines – Another game, another drubbing of Gilas Boys in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
Playing against a fellow Asian squad for the first time this tournament, the Gilas Pilipinas under-17 team still couldn’t end its misery as it suffered an 85-66 loss to China in the classification phase on Saturday, July 6, at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye (Turkey).
For the fifth time in six games, Gilas Boys already stared at a double-digit deficit at the end of the opening frame as China got off to a sizzling 29-12 start.
Led by 6-foot-1 guard Yuezhou Li, the Chinese torched the Filipinos early from beyond the arc as they nailed 5 of their 7 three-point attempts in the first quarter alone.
Li wasted no time making his presence felt as he dropped 9 points in the first quarter, before finishing the opening half with 17 markers on 4-of-5 shooting from long distance to give China a comfortable 55-32 halftime lead.
China continued to pounce on the hapless Gilas Boys in the second half as it even expanded its lead to as many as 30 points, 68-38, at the 2:41 mark of the third quarter.
Li ended up with a game-high 24 points on 6-of-10 shooting from deep, to go with 12 rebounds and 4 assists for China.
Meanwhile, UST high school star Joaquin Ludovice paced Gilas Boys anew with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
CJ Amos backstopped Ludovice with 14 points, while Bonn Daja and Edryn Morales scored 12 each.
Gilas Boys – who fell to 0-6 – hope to avoid their lowest finish in the U17 World Cup when they wrap up their forgettable campaign on Sunday, July 7, in the classification game for seeds No. 15 and No. 16.
In its first two U17 World Cup appearances, the Philippines finished 15th in 2014 and 13th in 2018.
China 85 – Li 24, He 17, Zhang 11, Fu 10, Wang 10, Liu 6, Shen 4, Fu 3, Liu 0, Feng 0, Chen 0.
Philippines 66 – Ludovice 15, Amos 14, Daja 12, Morales 12, Banal 5, Velasquez 5, Diao 2, Alegre 1, Williams 0, Chua 0, De Liaño 0.
Quarters: 29-12, 55-32, 68-43, 85-66.
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‘Grow old together’: Jia de Guzman preaches continuity, locks in long-term for Alas Pilipinas
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06/07/2024 18:16
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LOCKED IN. Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman in action in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
Volleyball World
MANILA, Philippines – The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team saw its recent torrid winning streak snapped after longtime Southeast Asian tormentor Vietnam handed it a straight-set reality check in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5, making the Philippines’ appearance a one-and-done gig.
In contrast to its 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup campaign that garnered a historic bronze medal and a pair of individual awards, Alas failed to make a sustained winning surge against the world No. 34 Vietnamese despite a gallant stand in the latter two frames.
Disappointing as the loss may be for Filipino volleyball fans, Alas captain setter Jia de Guzman held her head high after the setback, as she passionately called on everyone involved with the national team to stick together, no matter the results.
“Because we’re going against teams who already grew old within the national team, that should be our goal as well, to grow old together,” she said in Filipino. “That’s how you build longevity, that’s how you build chemistry, that’s how you build a strong team in the long run.”
“We can’t expect that with one loss, after one adversity, we’d change people. Keep the same people, add new people, reinforce the team. That’s how you make a team strong. Hopefully, that’s what we’d continue to do.”
With De Guzman as its top recruit, the often-criticized Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) pulled out all the stops to improve the national team’s fortunes, successfully tapping multiple stars for a string of tournaments to coincide with the program’s rechristening to the Alas brand.
PVL MVPs Sisi Rondina and Jema Galanza, UAAP MVP rivals-turned-teammates Angel Canino and Bella Belen, star spiker Eya Laure, ace libero Dawn Catindig, and former La Salle twin towers Thea Gagate and Fifi Sharma are just a handful of standouts leading the way in this latest national team iteration.
Still on the way for future tournaments are injured hitters Alyssa Solomon and Casiey Dongallo, while Laure and Chery Tiggo libero teammate Jen Nierva are expected to return after skipping the Challenger Cup.
As part of its commitment to continuity, the PNVF also inked head coach Jorge Souza de Brito to a one-year extension, lasting until the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December.
Up next for Alas is the regional-level Southeast Asia V. League (former ASEAN Grand Prix) first leg this August in Vietnam, where the Philippines will attempt to snap a three-leg streak of fourth-place finishes.
“I think individually, we have a lot to improve on, and also as a team,” De Guzman continued. “Coach has told us many times to be patient with ourselves and with the team. With Vietnam and more experienced teams, they also went through this before.”
“They just really stuck together all throughout these years and that’s what we need to do as well.” – Rappler.com
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Palarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
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The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City, hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16.
Prospect athletes from all regions converge in the heart of the Visayas for a week of healthy competition across multiple sports, with the National Capital Region once again expected to exert its dominance over the rest in the event’s 64th edition.
Other regions like Western Visayas, Calabarzon, and especially host Central Visayas, however, are also expected to nab a sizable haul of medals in another lively bid for regional sports supremacy.
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Student-athletes from all over the Philippines who joined the recently concluded 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City displayed true sportsmanship and also made new friendships. #Palaro2024 📸: Jacqueline Hernandez/RapplerRELATED: https://t.co/vcYk9muqFR pic.twitter.com/FosY77gZFG
After Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc accepted the challenge of hosting the Palarong Pambansa 2025 during the 2024 closing ceremony in Cebu City, it’s announced that the 2026 edition of the sports event will take place in Agusan del Sur.
For the first time since 1968, Ilocos Norte will host the Palarong Pambansa next year after a successful hosting by Cebu City.
See you next Palaro, student-athletes and delegates!
National Capital Region, as expected, claims its 17th straight Palarong Pambansa overall championship after a runaway haul of 98 gold medals, 66 silvers, and 74 bronzes.
Calabarzon regains second place in the Palarong Pambansa 2024 overall medal tally with a 57-51-53 split in golds, silvers, and bronzes, one year after a stunning defeat to resurgent powerhouse Western Visayas.
After a breakthrough second-place finish in the Palarong Pambansa 2023, Western Visayas slides back to third place in the 2024 edition with a 56-gold haul, just one behind returning second-placer Calabarzon.
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IN CHARTS: Which region has dominated Palarong Pambansa through the years?
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Raffy De Guzman/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the premier youth sports event in the Philippines, gathers elementary and high school athletes from all over the country annually.
The Palaro also stands as a symbol of regional pride and competitive spirit.
As the 2024 edition of the national games kicks off in Cebu City, Rappler has created a chart to highlight which region has dominated the Palarong Pambansa based on the number of medals they’ve accumulated through the years.
Due to the unavailability of historical data, this chart only covers data from 2008 to 2019 and 2023. The games were halted from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has long dominated the Palarong Pambansa, as data from 2013 to 2023 has shown. In the 2023 edition of the national games held in Marikina, NCR secured 85 gold, 74 silver, and 55 bronze medals.
From 2008 to 2013, Western Visayas consistently placed second. However, in 2014, Calabarzon has taken over the second spot, maintaining this position until the 2019 games. Western Visayas reclaimed the second spot in 2023.
Reviewing historical data also reveals Central Luzon‘s upward trajectory in terms of performance. It placed 10th in 2017, climbed to 8th in 2018, achieved 6th in 2019, and secured 4th place in 2023.
In 2016, Negros Island Region Athletics Association (NIRAA) made its debut in Palarong Pambansa finishing 6th. This comes after former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III signed an executive order creating the Negros Island Region.
NIRAA participated until 2017 when it placed 4th. Its participation in the Palarong Pambansa was halted after then-President Rodrigo Duterte, revoked Aquino’s executive order citing a lack of funds.
On June 13, the Negros Island Region was finally institutionalized after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12000. For the 2024 edition of the games, however, the participants from Negros Island would still compete under Western Visayas.
For years, NCR has been a powerhouse in the Palarong Pambansa. Will a new contender rise to dethrone the capital region from the top spot?
Follow Rappler’s Palarong Pambansa coverage to see who will emerge victorious in this year’s competition. – Rappler.com
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PSL unveils National Finals, Global Championship Challenge
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06/07/2024 15:43
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BIG WIN. Tarlac celebrates winning the PSL Luzon Regional Finals Born 2004 edition to earn a spot in the National Finals.
Pilipinas Super League
MANILA, Philippines – Young basketball standouts get to showcase their wares on a bigger stage.
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) unveiled the Global Championship Challenge, where players from the provinces and overseas aged 16-20 compete in three divisions starting July 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
But before that, 23 teams vie for spots in a qualifier – the National Finals slated July 7 to 11 at the Victoria Sports in Quezon City.
“We’re all excited about this project,” said Allan Caidic, the PBA legend serving as the league’s commissioner. “We want to start in the grassroots and help develop young players.”
Caidic will be joined by former Presto teammate Gerry Esplana, who’s on board as deputy commissioner.
PSL president Cris Bautista also tapped ex-PBA stars as deputy commissioners for the different regions: Jayvee Gayoso for Luzon, Dondon Hontiveros for Visayas, and PJ Simon for Mindanao.
“We want to give back to the Filipino basketball players,” said Caidic. “The idea is to go regional so they get a chance to compete at a more competitive level. There are three divisions and it’s like a stepping stone. Maybe they can also get recruited by some schools. There’s also the possibility of the pro league.”
The 23 teams that qualified in the National Finals include recent Visayas champions in their respective divisions: Cebu-Khalifa (Born 2004), Cebu-GN Splasher (Born 2006), and Cebu-USPF (Born 2008).
But due to schedule conflict with the Palarong Pambansa, Cebu’s Born 2006 champion team won’t be able to compete in the National Finals.
Also cracking spots in the tournament were runners-up Cebu-Shirillin/Atty. Dico (Born 2004), Cebu-USJR (Born 2006), and Ormoc-OCCCI (Born 2008).
They will join the early qualifiers, all top two placers in the previous regional events:
NCR – Caloocan (Born 2004 champion), Manila-UST (Born 2006 champion), Caloocan (Born 2008 champion), Manila-UST (Born 2004 runner-up), Caloocan (Born 2006 runner-up), Manila-UST (Born 2008 runner-up).
Luzon – Tarlac (Born 2004 champion), Pangasinan (Born 2006 champion), Cavite (Born 2008 champion), Pampanga-Luid (Born 2004 runner-up), Pampanga-Luid (Born 2006 runner-up), Pampanga-Luid (Born 2008 runner-up).
Mindanao – Davao Occidental (Born 2004 champion), Misamis Oriental (Born 2006 champion), Davao City (Born 2008 champion), Davao City (Born 2004 runner-up), Tagum City (Born 2006 runner-up), Misamis Oriental (Born 2008 runner-up).
Young Filipino players based in the United States, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, Thailand, and the United Kingdom will also see action. – Rappler.com
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IN CHARTS: Which region has dominated Palarong Pambansa through the years?
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MANILA, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the premier youth sports event in the Philippines, gathers elementary and high school athletes from all over the country annually.
The Palaro also stands as a symbol of regional pride and competitive spirit.
As the 2024 edition of the national games kicks off in Cebu City, Rappler has created a chart to highlight which region has dominated the Palarong Pambansa based on the number of medals they’ve accumulated through the years.
Due to the unavailability of historical data, this chart only covers data from 2008 to 2019 and 2023. The games were halted from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has long dominated the Palarong Pambansa, as data from 2013 to 2023 has shown. In the 2023 edition of the national games held in Marikina, NCR secured 85 gold, 74 silver, and 55 bronze medals.
From 2008 to 2013, Western Visayas consistently placed second. However, in 2014, Calabarzon has taken over the second spot, maintaining this position until the 2019 games. Western Visayas reclaimed the second spot in 2023.
Reviewing historical data also reveals Central Luzon‘s upward trajectory in terms of performance. It placed 10th in 2017, climbed to 8th in 2018, achieved 6th in 2019, and secured 4th place in 2023.
In 2016, Negros Island Region Athletics Association (NIRAA) made its debut in Palarong Pambansa finishing 6th. This comes after former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III signed an executive order creating the Negros Island Region.
NIRAA participated until 2017 when it placed 4th. Its participation in the Palarong Pambansa was halted after then-President Rodrigo Duterte, revoked Aquino’s executive order citing a lack of funds.
On June 13, the Negros Island Region was finally institutionalized after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12000. For the 2024 edition of the games, however, the participants from Negros Island would still compete under Western Visayas.
For years, NCR has been a powerhouse in the Palarong Pambansa. Will a new contender rise to dethrone the capital region from the top spot?
Follow Rappler’s Palarong Pambansa coverage to see who will emerge victorious in this year’s competition. – Rappler.com
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Palarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
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The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City, hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16.
Prospect athletes from all regions converge in the heart of the Visayas for a week of healthy competition across multiple sports, with the National Capital Region once again expected to exert its dominance over the rest in the event’s 64th edition.
Other regions like Western Visayas, Calabarzon, and especially host Central Visayas, however, are also expected to nab a sizable haul of medals in another lively bid for regional sports supremacy.
Bookmark and refresh this page for updates.
'SO PROUD OF OUR VERY OWN’ 🥇Former vice president Leni Robredo congratulates Nagueño TJ Amaro for being the most bemedalled athlete during the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa 2024.Amaro, now representing Calabarzon as a student of San Beda-Taytay HS, won seven gold… pic.twitter.com/PwPPgq4xcL
READ: ‘One of our own’: Robredo hails Naga’s Amaro for 2024 Palaro 7-gold chart-topper
Student-athletes from all over the Philippines who joined the recently concluded 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City displayed true sportsmanship and also made new friendships. #Palaro2024 📸: Jacqueline Hernandez/RapplerRELATED: https://t.co/vcYk9muqFR pic.twitter.com/FosY77gZFG
After Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc accepted the challenge of hosting the Palarong Pambansa 2025 during the 2024 closing ceremony in Cebu City, it’s announced that the 2026 edition of the sports event will take place in Agusan del Sur.
For the first time since 1968, Ilocos Norte will host the Palarong Pambansa next year after a successful hosting by Cebu City.
See you next Palaro, student-athletes and delegates!
National Capital Region, as expected, claims its 17th straight Palarong Pambansa overall championship after a runaway haul of 98 gold medals, 66 silvers, and 74 bronzes.
Calabarzon regains second place in the Palarong Pambansa 2024 overall medal tally with a 57-51-53 split in golds, silvers, and bronzes, one year after a stunning defeat to resurgent powerhouse Western Visayas.
After a breakthrough second-place finish in the Palarong Pambansa 2023, Western Visayas slides back to third place in the 2024 edition with a 56-gold haul, just one behind returning second-placer Calabarzon.
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Kayla Jean Carter appointed Miss Charm Philippines 2024
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The Miss Philippines on Instagram
MANILA, Philippines – Kayla Jean Carter will now represent the Philippines at the Miss Charm 2024 pageant in the US, The Miss Philippines organization announced on Saturday, July 6.
“The Miss Philippines Org. is very happy to announce the appointment of KAYLA JEAN CARTER as Miss Charm Philippines 2024. She will represent the country in the upcoming Miss Charm pageant to be held in the United States on August 24, 2024,” the organization wrote.
Carter is a Filipino-American whose family hails from Talisay, Cebu. She represented Northern California in the 2024 edition of Miss Universe Philippines.
“She was one of the 10 delegates who competed for titles in The Miss Philippines. She was one of the highest ranking delegates who was eligible for the titles and agreed to be considered for The Miss Philippines,” the organization explained.
The Miss Philippines organization also noted that she needed to already have a valid US visa so she could compete at the pageant in August.
“The news is out! So grateful for this opportunity. See you soon LA on the international stage,” Carter wrote in an Instagram story after her appointment was announced.
Carter will replace Krishnah Gravidez, who withdrew her Miss Charm Philippines title to compete in the Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant on July 19. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Binibining Pilipinas 2024
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The search is on for the next Binibining Pilipinas queens!
For its 2024 edition, 40 women are competing in the hopes of representing the country in two international pageants: Miss International and Miss Globe.
The winners will be taking the reins from current titleholders Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023 Anna Valencia Lakrini.
To mark its 60th anniversary, the BPCI is handing out new crowns and P1 million each for the two winners. Meanwhile, the runners-up will be given P400,000 each.
Coronation night is happening on Sunday, July 7, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Bookmark and refresh this page for updates!
Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 is Abra's Myrna Esguerra!#BbPilipinas60 #BbPilipinas2024 #BBP60GrandCoronation https://t.co/Jo57kcCIQz pic.twitter.com/edfpReYrG2
Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024 is Pampanga's Jasmin Bungay!#BbPilipinas60 #BbPilipinas2024 #BBP60GrandCoronation https://t.co/J9wKntNlNE pic.twitter.com/imyEKywLXP
Binibining Pilipinas 2024 1st Runner-up: Zambales’ Christal Dela CruzBinibining Pilipinas 2024 2nd Runner-up: Pila, Laguna’s Trisha Martinez#BbPilipinas60 #BbPilipinas2024 #BBP60GrandCoronation https://t.co/qH46F4Arbp pic.twitter.com/yTRIdLaNih
ONCE A BINIBINI, ALWAYS A BINIBINI 👑Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez and Miss Globe 2023 2nd runner-up Anna Valencia Lakrini take their farewell walk. 2023 runners-up Katrina Anne Johnson and Atasha Reign Parani also joined them onstage. #BbPilipinas60… pic.twitter.com/jqTGYEIycy
We are now at the Q&A segment for the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 Top 15! Who are you rooting for? Share your favorites in Rappler’s pop culture chat room: https://t.co/NJ0BJQQhc8#BbPilipinas60 #BbPilipinas2024 #BBP60GrandCoronation 📸: Bb. Pilipinas YouTube channel pic.twitter.com/uyCzkvDd60
I don’t feel any pressure right now 💖👑Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 Janina San Miguel is also present at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night.San Miguel won both the best in swimsuit and evening gown awards in 2008. #BbPilipinas60 📸: Bb. Pilipinas YouTube… pic.twitter.com/bsX8J20HKZ
BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2024 TOP 15 🌸These ladies advance to the Top 15 of the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 competition. Did your favorite make the cut? #BbPilipinas60Share your thoughts about tonight’s pageant in Rappler’s pop culture chat room: https://t.co/NJ0BJQPJmA pic.twitter.com/c3U4343KxN
The National Costume winners are Abra’s Myrna Esguerra, Cavite’s Zianah Famy, Oriental Mindoro’s Myrea Caccam, Quezon Province’s Joyce Garduque, and Kalayaan, Laguna’s Monica Acuno at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night on Sunday, July 7. #BbPilipinas60Share your… pic.twitter.com/BwTGnajaYD
The “Face of Binibini” and “Binibining Friendship” are awarded to Rizal’s Ma. Flordeliz Mabao and Manila’s Roselyn Evardo respectively, and both the “Best in Swimsuit” and “Best in Evening Gown” to Abra’s Myrna Esguerra at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night on Sunday,… pic.twitter.com/QlUfvf9rHr
SLAY, QUEENS! 🌸The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates stun on the runway during the pageant’s swimsuit round on Sunday night, July 7. #BbPilipinas60 📸: Bb. Pilipinas YouTube channelShare your thoughts about tonight’s pageant in Rappler’s pop culture chat room:… pic.twitter.com/h4SUtH1Ya4
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Binibining Pilipinas’ legacy in Philippine pageantry: A look back
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06/07/2024 12:04
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ONCE A BINIBINI, ALWAYS A BINIBINI. The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. marks its 60th anniversary in 2024.
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Helming the longest-running beauty pageant in the Philippines, the huge role Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has played in establishing the country as a pageant powerhouse can’t be denied.
Since its inception in 1964, BPCI, under the leadership of Stella M. Araneta, consistently championed the Filipina beauty through its annual pageant, helping produce at least 14 crowns across several international pageants, as well as numerous runners-up and semi-finalist placements.
Many of their winning queens – Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), and Melanie Marquez (1979) for example – have become household names, still remembered decades after they competed.
Even those who fell short in taking home the crown for the Philippines – Miriam Quiambao (1999), Ruffa Gutierrez (1993), and Maria Venus Raj (2010) to name a few – have won the hearts of many Filipino fans.
Several Binibining Pilipinas queens have also used their pageant background as a jumping point to enter the showbiz scene. Alongside the pageants, the BPCI run humanitarian missions as well with their candidates, listing on its website its partners and beneficiaries including the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine General Hospital Pediatric Cancer unit, and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society.
The BPCI marks their 60th year in 2024. Here we take a look back at the organization’s highlights, its early successes, its strong run in the 2010s, and the franchises it has held and lost through the years.
It was on July 5, 1964 when the first ever Binibining Pilipinas coronation night took place. Only 15 candidates participated, with Myrna Panlilio Borromeo winning the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title. At the time, only the Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown was up for grabs.
In 1968, BPCI acquired the Miss International franchise. For its 1969 edition, Gloria Diaz was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe while Margaret Rose Montinola was named the first Binibining Pilipinas International.
Even in its infancy, BPCI proved that they were a pageant organization to watch out for.
In a span of 10 years from 1969 to 1979, they produced two titleholders each for the Miss Universe and Miss International pageants.
Gloria Diaz became the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969, with Margie Moran following closely with another win in 1973. Having two crowns within four years was a huge feat for the Philippines as at that time, only two other countries had reached that milestone: the United States and Brazil.
Meanwhile, Aurora Pijuan won the Miss International crown in 1970 while Melanie Marquez took home another Miss International title for the Philippines in 1979.
BPCI’s first decade of handing both huge pageant franchises were, indeed, remarkable.
Aside from the two Miss Universe crowns, there were also one runner-up (1974’s Rose Marie Brosas-Hahn finished as 4th runner-up) and three semi-finalist placements (1965’s Louise Vail Aurelio and 1966’s Maria Clarinda Soriano both entered Top 15 while 1972’s Armi Barbara Crespo finished in the Top 12).
As for the Miss International pageant, it was only in 1974 and 1978 when the Binibining Pilipinas representative didn’t make it to the semi-finals during its first 10-year run.
Notably, there were also consecutive runners-up finishes from 1971 to 1973 – Evelyn Camus and Yolanda Dominguez both earned the 2nd runner-up title while Maria Elena Ojeda finished as 4th runner-up. Philippines finished as part of the Top 15 during the 1969, 1975, and 1976 editions.
While Miss Universe and Miss International were the biggest titles under their belt, BPCI also awarded minor crowns during its early years. From 1970 to 1985, they sent representatives to the Miss Young International pageant. BPCI also held the franchise to the Miss Maja International competition from 1973 to 1992, 1995, and 2004.
Before the Miss World Philippines competition became a standalone pageant, the franchise was also under BPCI from 1992 to 2010. With this, the BPCI had held the Philippine franchises for three out of the so-called “big four” international pageants for women: Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss World.
Unfortunately, no representative from BPCI won the Miss World title, with 1993’s Ruffa Gutierrez the closest one to the crown, having finished as 2nd runner-up. As of writing, the Philippines has only won the Miss World title in 2013 through Megan Young, a time when the franchise was no longer with BPCI.
After losing the Miss World Philippines franchise, BPCI started acquiring more pageant franchises in the early 2010s.
In the 2011 to 2014 editions, the Miss Tourism Queen International crown was under their roster. They had the Miss Supranational crown from 2012 to 2019. They acquired Miss Intercontinental in 2014 and Miss Grand International in 2015 but lost both in 2022. Since 2015, BPCI has been fielding the country’s representatives to the Miss Globe pageant.
From 2016 to 2019, the Binibining Pilipinas competition was, arguably, the most highly-anticipated pageant for candidates and fans alike. During these editions, BPCI were handing out six titles: Binibining Pilipinas Universe, Binibining Pilipinas International, Binibining Pilipinas Supranational, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental, Binibining Pilipinas Globe, and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International.
A big setback came in December 2019 when BPCI lost the Miss Universe franchise, 55 years after it acquired it. The franchise was transferred to the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization, which has been choosing the country’s representative for the Miss Universe pageant since 2020.
Aside from the Miss Universe title, BPCI also lost the Miss Supranational franchise in 2020 to the Miss World Philippines organization, but was later placed under the MUPH franchise. For both of its 2022 and 2023 editions, the MUPH organization has been in charge of sending the Philippines’ delegate for the Miss Supranational competition.
Throughout its 60-year history, it was only during its 2020/2021 edition that the annual pageant had to delay its coronation night. Due to the global pandemic, BPCI had to postpone its initial 2020 edition and only held the coronation ceremony a year later, in 2021. It’s considered to be the longest edition of a national pageant in the Philippines in recent pageant history.
For its 2021 and 2022 editions, candidates vied for any of the four titles: Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Globe, and Miss Intercontinental.
Later in 2022, BPCI withdrew from the Miss Grand International franchise, while the Miss Intercontinental pageant forged ties with Mutya ng Pilipinas instead, leaving BPCI with just two titles since then: Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe
And while this might be the fewest number of crowns in the pageant’s history in recent years, the legacy that the Binibining Pilipinas competition has built make them still one of the highly-anticipated pageants in the country.
The Philippines’ status as a pageant powerhouse wasn’t earned overnight. From starting as an underdog, the country’s long and winding journey to being a heavyweight in the international pageant scene also included sporadic wins and consecutive years of non-placements.
And the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. bore witness to that.
Through BPCI, Filipina representatives captivated the international pageant scene with their wit, poise, and charisma – easily making them among the candidates to watch for.
All in all, over the years of handling several franchises under their belt, BPCI produced four Miss Universe wins, five Miss International wins, two Miss Globe wins, one Miss Supranational win, and two Miss Intercontinental wins.
For the Miss Universe pageant, the four titleholders from the Philippines – 1969’s Gloria Diaz, 1973’s Margie Moran, 2015’s Pia Wurtzbach, and 2018’s Catriona Gray – were all from BPCI. The country ranks fourth in the list of countries with the most Miss Universe crowns after the United States, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
BPCI also produced eight runners-up and 11 semi-finals placements in Miss Universe.
Many of those came in the decade from 2010 to 2019, starting from Venus Raj’s 4th runner-up placement in 2010 to Gazini Ganados’ Top 20 finish in 2019. In that span of time, BPCI had the two crowns, four runners-up, and four semi-finals placements. (RELATED STORY: LOOK BACK: Filipina queens at the Miss Universe pageant)
BPCI produced even more wins in the Miss International pageant. The Philippines is home to six Miss International crowns – five of which are queens from Binibining Pilipinas. Gemma Cruz Araneta was the first Filipina to win the Miss International crown in 1964, but she wasn’t a product of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant as the franchise was under Miss Philippines at that time.
Over their 55 years of fielding candidates to the Miss International pageant, BPCI produced five crowns, five runners-up, and 22 semi-finalist placements.
Aurora Pijuan was the first Binibining Pilipinas International queen to take home the crown in 1970 followed by Melanie Marquez in 1979.
Coming from a successful decade, the Philippines would undergo several decades of mediocre performances. From 1980 to early 2000s, all Filipina representatives would only have a semi-finals placement, only entering the pageant’s Top 15 or Top 12.
It was only in 2005 when Precious Lara Quigaman ended the drought by securing the Philippines’ fourth Miss International crown (and third under BPCI). Since then, the majority of the country’s delegates in the Miss International pageant have also landed semi-finals placements. Only candidates in 2006, 2007, 2014, and 2017 had their pageant stints ended early.
The Philippines also didn’t have to wait for another decade before taking home another Miss International crown. In 2013, Bea Rose Santiago won the title, with Kylie Versoza being the latest Filipina to do so in 2016. (RELATED STORY: LOOK BACK: Filipina queens and the Miss International crown)
As for their other recent pageant franchises, BPCI had the following:
Moreover, the BPCI has also been known for producing “successful batches,” which means several delegates from the same year secured semi-final placements in their respective pageants. Some of these successful batches in the past 15 years include:
The BPCI’s legacy is a well-decorated one, and as it celebrates it 60 years, pageant fans are looking forward to more successful campaigns. – Rappler.com
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Bodies of missing beauty queen, boyfriend found in Tarlac
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BODIES FOUND. The remains of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and boyfriend Yitshak Cohen have been found by authorities ni Capas, Tarlac on July 6. The couple have been missing for two weeks
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PAMPANGA, Philippines – Police found the remains of missing beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen in Capas, Tarlac, on Saturday, July 6, Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda announced.
Pineda said in a Facebook post that police confirmed the identities based on the clothings and personal items found on the victims.
“I am saddened to inform you that the bodies of our cabalen, Geneva Lopez, and her boyfriend Yitshak Cohen have been found in a place in Sta. Lucia in Capas, Tarlac, after they disappeared for two weeks. The police confirmed this based on the clothing and belongings of the victims,” the governor said in Filipino.
Pineda also expressed his condolences to the families of Lopez and Cohen and vowed to seek justice for the victims.
A key witness had come forward to authorities and provided information crucial to the case, according to a report from ABS-CBN.
The couple went missing since June 21, and were said to be headed for Capas, Tarlac, in relation to a real estate transaction.
The sports utility vehicle that the couple used was found burned and abandoned in Barangay Cristo Rey in Capas, a few hours past midnight of June 22.
Authorities identified seven persons of interest including the alleged real estate agent, a former cop assigned at the Angeles City police station.
Lopez was among the official candidates of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 representing the town of Santo Tomas. – Rappler.com
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China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
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MONSTER. Photo of the Chinese Coast Guard's 165-meter "monster ship," CCG-5901.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, July 6, that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbor.
The China coastguard’s 165-meter ‘monster ship’ entered Manila’s 200-nautical mile EEZ on July 2, spokesperson for the PCG Jay Tarriela told a news forum.
The PCG warned the Chinese vessel it was in the Philippine’s EEZ and asked about their intentions, he said.
“It’s an intimidation on the part of the China Coast Guard,” Tarriela said. “We’re not going to pull out and we’re not going to be intimidated.”
China’s embassy in Manila and the Chinese foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. China’s coast guard has no publicly available contact information.
The Chinese ship, which has also deployed a small boat, was anchored 800 yards away from the PCG’s vessel, Tarriela said.
In May, the PCG deployed a ship to the Sabina shoal to deter small-scale reclamation by China, which denied the claim. China has carried out extensive land reclamation on some islands in the South China Sea, building air force and other military facilities, causing concern in Washington and around the region.
China claims most of the South China Sea, a key conduit for $3 trillion of annual ship-borne trade, as its own territory. Beijing rejects the 2016 ruling by The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration which said its expansive maritime claims had no legal basis.
Following a high-level dialogue, the Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday, July 2, for the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes.
The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States, its treaty ally, to assist operations in the South China Sea, despite a flare-up with China over routing resupply missions to Filipino troops on a contested shoal. – Rappler.com
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Alice Guo as state witness? Only if she identifies someone ‘higher’ – PAOCC
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HOT SEAT. Mayor Alice Leal Guo answers questions from senators during the continuation of the public hearing on the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators facility in Bamban, Tarlac, on May 22, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is not currently open to making embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo a state witness unless she can point to someone “higher on the food chain.”
“We wouldn’t be open to that discussion unless we get higher on the food chain in relation to the crime that this group has committed,” PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio said at the Saturday News Forum on July 6.
The suspended mayor is currently at the center of an investigation for her alleged ties with an illegal POGO in her town of Bamban, Tarlac. There is also mounting evidence that Guo is actually a Chinese national using a “stolen identity” to pass as a Filipino citizen.
Given this, Casio said that Guo does not appear to be the least guilty person involved in the crime. In fact, Casio confirmed that Guo is the highest “so far sa mga identified natin, hawak natin (among the ones we have identified and captured).”
This would disqualify her from being a state witness, as one of the requirements is that the accused must not appear to be the most guilty.
“Any state witness for that matter will have to be the least guilty in the entire conspiratorial chain in the commission of a crime. The way that we’re appreciating the evidence on hand, what we have now, she’s not the least guilty,” the PAOCC spokesperson said on Saturday.
However, Casio acknowledged that this could change if future evidence indicates otherwise.
“If she appears to be the least guilty and she will be able to point at other principals higher than her, then why not?” he said.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian also does not support making Guo a state witness for the current investigation into POGOs given that “she is not the least guilty.”
“She is at the center of the Hong Sheng POGO hub by applying for the Letter of No Objection and other LGU (local government unit) permits,” Gatchalian said, according to a report by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Friday, July 5.
Gatchalian instead urged her to reveal more information to authorities to “reduce her culpability.”
Guo currently faces a non-bailable qualified trafficking complaint at the Department of Justice. The Office of the Solicitor General has also filed a petition seeking to cancel her birth certificate.
During the media forum, Casio suggested a “gradual phaseout” of POGOs as opposed to a sudden total ban, as pushed by some lawmakers and groups.
“So, siguro (maybe) before we direct ourselves to a discussion on total ban, we could probably revisit discussions of phaseout,” Casio said. “A gradual phasing out maybe, a transitional mechanism that would lead to the total eradication of these scam farms.”
He said that at present, only 42 POGOs are legally operating in the Philippines, and that 41 of them are in Metro Manila and one in Cavite.
“So kung mayroon ka sa Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol all the way to Mindanao and Central Visayas, ibig sabihin lahat iyon ilegal,” Casio said.
(So it there are POGOs in Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol all the way to Mindanao and Central Visayas, that means all of them are illegal.) – Rappler.com
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Ticket prices, seat plan: Ne-Yo’s ‘Champagne and Roses’ in Manila
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MANILA, Philippines – Concert promoter Wilbros Live has released the ticket details for Ne-Yo’s upcoming concert in the Philippines.
The R&B singer is coming back to Manila as part of his Champagnes and Roses concert tour on October 8 and 9 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The October 9 show date was added by concert promoters Wilbros Live on Saturday, July 6, hours after tickets for the October 9 show went on sale and sold out.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Tickets will be available starting July 6, 12 pm via TicketNet website and outlets nationwide.
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Ne-Yo last performed in the Philippines in January 2023 for a two-night concert. Among the highlights of the show was Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s recreation of her lava walk onstage.
WATCH: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joins Ne-Yo onstage during his Manila concert on Monday, January 23. Ne-Yo sang “Miss Independent” live during the 2018 Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. | via @beacupin pic.twitter.com/NMUk5Uxt2k
The three-time Grammy-winning artist is best known for his songs ”Because of You,” “So Sick,” “Miss Independent,” “Closer,” “Sexy Love,” “Mad,” “Let Me Love You,” “Let’s Go,” “Time of Our Lives,” and more. – Rappler.com
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Alice Guo as state witness? Only if she identifies someone ‘higher’ – PAOCC
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HOT SEAT. Mayor Alice Leal Guo answers questions from senators during the continuation of the public hearing on the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators facility in Bamban, Tarlac, on May 22, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is not currently open to making embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo a state witness unless she can point to someone “higher on the food chain.”
“We wouldn’t be open to that discussion unless we get higher on the food chain in relation to the crime that this group has committed,” PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio said at the Saturday News Forum on July 6.
The suspended mayor is currently at the center of an investigation for her alleged ties with an illegal POGO in her town of Bamban, Tarlac. There is also mounting evidence that Guo is actually a Chinese national using a “stolen identity” to pass as a Filipino citizen.
Given this, Casio said that Guo does not appear to be the least guilty person involved in the crime. In fact, Casio confirmed that Guo is the highest “so far sa mga identified natin, hawak natin (among the ones we have identified and captured).”
This would disqualify her from being a state witness, as one of the requirements is that the accused must not appear to be the most guilty.
“Any state witness for that matter will have to be the least guilty in the entire conspiratorial chain in the commission of a crime. The way that we’re appreciating the evidence on hand, what we have now, she’s not the least guilty,” the PAOCC spokesperson said on Saturday.
However, Casio acknowledged that this could change if future evidence indicates otherwise.
“If she appears to be the least guilty and she will be able to point at other principals higher than her, then why not?” he said.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian also does not support making Guo a state witness for the current investigation into POGOs given that “she is not the least guilty.”
“She is at the center of the Hong Sheng POGO hub by applying for the Letter of No Objection and other LGU (local government unit) permits,” Gatchalian said, according to a report by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Friday, July 5.
Gatchalian instead urged her to reveal more information to authorities to “reduce her culpability.”
Guo currently faces a non-bailable qualified trafficking complaint at the Department of Justice. The Office of the Solicitor General has also filed a petition seeking to cancel her birth certificate.
During the media forum, Casio suggested a “gradual phaseout” of POGOs as opposed to a sudden total ban, as pushed by some lawmakers and groups.
“So, siguro (maybe) before we direct ourselves to a discussion on total ban, we could probably revisit discussions of phaseout,” Casio said. “A gradual phasing out maybe, a transitional mechanism that would lead to the total eradication of these scam farms.”
He said that at present, only 42 POGOs are legally operating in the Philippines, and that 41 of them are in Metro Manila and one in Cavite.
“So kung mayroon ka sa Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol all the way to Mindanao and Central Visayas, ibig sabihin lahat iyon ilegal,” Casio said.
(So it there are POGOs in Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol all the way to Mindanao and Central Visayas, that means all of them are illegal.) – Rappler.com
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[OPINION] Dipolog City: Is it modernization or cultural revision that’s happening?
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06/07/2024 13:00
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Marian Hukom
Modernization, like education, must be embraced if we have to grow as a person or as a community. And, in accepting that modernization is the vessel for development, we have to let go of some of the old to give way to the new, which we hope to be for the better.
Yet there are things that are worth holding on to because they are already a part of us. In Dipolog City, heritage sites worth holding on to amid development include the century-old city hall, the Santa Cruz, or the Subanen ancestral land in Barangay Santa Isabel.
But now these sites are gone, replaced with government structures.
“There seems to be cultural revision going on,” commented Catholic Father Beltran Patangan on July 1. Patangan is a direct descendant of Datu Momokan and Princess Daulanay, who in the 1730s ruled the Subanen tribe in a place called “Patag (plain),” which is now Dipolog City, flanked by two huge rivers.
When Momokan died, his son Momongon became a “datu” and succeeded in ruling the Subanens of Patag. In 1834, according to Dipolog’s history, a Spanish Recollect missionary arrived and asked the natives where the captain was, to which a Subanen answered, “Di-pag” or across the river.
The Spanish missionaries named the place “Dipag,” which later became Dipolog.
Fr. Patangan added that Momongon was also given a Christianized name “Patag-ngan” or from the “Patag,” which eventually became Patangan.
That is why the priest was deeply hurt when the local government of Dipolog then under mayor Evelyn Uy (2007-2016) demolished Subanen homes in Barangay Santa Isabel since 2014, contrary to the order of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).
During the administration of then-mayor Roberto Uy (1998-2007), Evelyn Uy’s husband, the Sta. Cruz marker erected by the first Boholanons migrating from Bohol was destroyed. When Dipolognons protested, a cross was erected, but no longer the original.
And three years ago, incumbent Mayor Darel Dexter Uy, son of Roberto and Evelyn Uy, destroyed the century-old town hall in the name of development and replaced it with an aesthetically beautiful and modern city hall.
But until now I’m still devastated by the sight of the new hall, which was converted into a museum and now used as just a visual arts gallery. Part of the hall is used as the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s temporary session hall.
I missed the old Dipolog town Hall. You may say it was ugly, but it was true, it was real and authentically Dipolognon.
For me it was not just a building. It was every Dipolognon’s identity, the backbone of the city’s great history, the seat of leaderships that have come and gone, the source of its Dipolognons’ pride – their home.
And destroying the symbol of Dipolog growing up as a community is like destroying their own home.
Dipolog was once a barrio of the then municipality of Dapitan. But because of the strong clamor for self-identity, Dipolog’s forefathers moved heaven and hell to get out of the clutches of Dapitan.
In 1912, Mindanao Governor John J. Pershing granted Dipolognons’ request to become a municipality as long as they built their own town hall.
In an unprecedented display of oneness, Dipolognons rallied together to make their dream come true.
An article posted on Dipolog.com said: “In a special session at the Centro Catolico de Dipolog, two prominent town residents – Isabelo Z. Echavez and Eleuterio Barinaga – supplied materials and P3,000 for the construction of the Municipal Building while many other Dipolognons volunteered to do the construction.”
The design of the Dipolog hall was patterned to that of Maribojoc town “Presidencia” in Bohol, and built with the technical advice of Jesuit Father Francisco Garcia.
Finally, on July 1, 1913, the Municipality of Dipolog was inaugurated with Pascual T. Martinez as its first mayor, then called town president, who held office at the newly built Dipolog Municipal Hall.
From that time on the town hall had a couple of renovations, but it continued to be the center of the Dipolog growing up as a community. It is just sad to know that what Dipolog’s forefathers had built for three years and nurtured for over a century with pride and a sense of unity was destroyed in barely a week.
Now the structure that once truly represented and showed Dipolog is replaced with a modern but hollow building. It was a complete destruction – wittingly or unwittingly – of the identity of the place we love and the rallying point of the people who built it.
Fr. Patangan said there could be cultural revision going on in the past two decades, but it is more of a cultural genocide. – Rappler.com
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Bodies of missing beauty queen, boyfriend found in Tarlac
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06/07/2024 14:58
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BODIES FOUND. The remains of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and boyfriend Yitshak Cohen have been found by authorities ni Capas, Tarlac on July 6. The couple have been missing for two weeks
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PAMPANGA, Philippines – Police found the remains of missing beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen in Capas, Tarlac, on Saturday, July 6, Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda announced.
Pineda said in a Facebook post that police confirmed the identities based on the clothings and personal items found on the victims.
“I am saddened to inform you that the bodies of our cabalen, Geneva Lopez, and her boyfriend Yitshak Cohen have been found in a place in Sta. Lucia in Capas, Tarlac, after they disappeared for two weeks. The police confirmed this based on the clothing and belongings of the victims,” the governor said in Filipino.
Pineda also expressed his condolences to the families of Lopez and Cohen and vowed to seek justice for the victims.
A key witness had come forward to authorities and provided information crucial to the case, according to a report from ABS-CBN.
The couple went missing since June 21, and were said to be headed for Capas, Tarlac, in relation to a real estate transaction.
The sports utility vehicle that the couple used was found burned and abandoned in Barangay Cristo Rey in Capas, a few hours past midnight of June 22.
Authorities identified seven persons of interest including the alleged real estate agent, a former cop assigned at the Angeles City police station.
Lopez was among the official candidates of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 representing the town of Santo Tomas. – Rappler.com
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Kayla Jean Carter appointed Miss Charm Philippines 2024
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06/07/2024 14:07
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MANILA, Philippines – Kayla Jean Carter will now represent the Philippines at the Miss Charm 2024 pageant in the US, The Miss Philippines organization announced on Saturday, July 6.
“The Miss Philippines Org. is very happy to announce the appointment of KAYLA JEAN CARTER as Miss Charm Philippines 2024. She will represent the country in the upcoming Miss Charm pageant to be held in the United States on August 24, 2024,” the organization wrote.
Carter is a Filipino-American whose family hails from Talisay, Cebu. She represented Northern California in the 2024 edition of Miss Universe Philippines.
“She was one of the 10 delegates who competed for titles in The Miss Philippines. She was one of the highest ranking delegates who was eligible for the titles and agreed to be considered for The Miss Philippines,” the organization explained.
The Miss Philippines organization also noted that she needed to already have a valid US visa so she could compete at the pageant in August.
“The news is out! So grateful for this opportunity. See you soon LA on the international stage,” Carter wrote in an Instagram story after her appointment was announced.
Carter will replace Krishnah Gravidez, who withdrew her Miss Charm Philippines title to compete in the Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant on July 19. – Rappler.com
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Belen, Canino make most of long-awaited Alas team-up after UAAP wars
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05/07/2024 22:46
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DREAM TEAM. Alas Pilipinas' Bella Belen (left) and Angel Canino in action in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – Bella Belen and Angel Canino have long been tabbed the brightest young stars of Philippine volleyball, ever since they quickly found their footing in the UAAP.
Both historic rookie MVPs in the collegiate ranks, Belen and Canino have been the central figures in igniting a new NU-La Salle rivalry, highlighted by a captivating UAAP Season 85 finals war that the Taft-based Lady Spikers won in back-to-back five-set thrillers.
Ever since the two stars’ paths crossed on opposite sides of the taraflex, fans for years have been clamoring for a dream team-up between the two elite prospects in a national team capacity, which at long last came true in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup on Friday, July 5.
Although the pairing was short-lived as Alas Pilipinas quickly bowed out of contention following a sweep loss to Southeast Asian powerhouse Vietnam, both Belen and Canino were ecstatic that they finally stood side-by-side facing a common foe instead of the usual face-to-face setting.
“I enjoyed the experience and I told them, I’d want Bella as a teammate more than an opponent,” Canino said in Filipino after a 12-point outing. “I’ve long wanted to team up with ate Bella and I’m very happy that it finally happened.”
Belen, who was limited to just 2 points in sparse minutes, likewise shared the sentiment of her rival, whom she will once again clash for at least one more UAAP championship opportunity in Season 87 next year.
“I’m very happy that I finally teamed up with Angel in the national team. Of course, I’m her opponent in the UAAP, but now, we’re finally teammates,” Belen said in Filipino.
“I think our connection will only get better if we trained together for a longer time. I think we can really bring the best out of each other.”
Alas fans will soon be treated to an extended look of the Belen-Canino tandem in the Southeast Asia V. League this August, should their schedules match again.
Their dream run has finally begun, and is bound to soar for a long, long time. Buckle up. – Rappler.com
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Amorsolo’s ‘Mango Harvesters’ stolen from private museum in Negros Occidental
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06/07/2024 10:07
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STOLEN. 'Mango Harvesters' (1936) by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Silay, Negros Occidental.
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BACOLOD, Philippines – Heritage advocates in Silay City, Negros Occidental, have asked the public to help track down a painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo that had been stolen from a private museum in the city.
In a Facebook post on Friday, July 5, Silay Heritage relayed the theft of one of the prized collections of the Hofileña Museum, Amorsolo’s Mango Harvesters (1936).
“Please help in the recovery of this important piece of art,” the Silay heritage advocacy group said, and provided contact information of local police.
Mango Harvesters, owned by the Hofileña family, measures 12 x 18 inches. It is part of the collection of the late Ramon Hofiĺeña, a known art conosseiur in Negros Occidental and billed as the “Father of Heritage Conservation” in Silay.
The missing painting was on the second floor of the museum, alongside the works of Filipino masters Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo and Juan Luna, as well as National Artist Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera, and renowned expressionist Ang Kiukok, among others.
The painting was believed to have been stolen from the Hofileña Museum, located along Cinco de Noviembre Street in Silay, on Wednesday, July 3.
City tourism officer Gerle Sulmaca told Rappler on Saturday, July 6, that museum manager Rene Hofileña reported the incident to her office on Friday morning.
Sulmaca said that according to Hofileña, the museum hosted two batches of tourists on July 3. At the time, there was only one tour guide on duty.
Sulmaca said the museum had a list of those who joined the July 3 tour, which was turned over to investigators.
Silay police said they have identified two persons of interest based on the video captured by the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera in the museum.
Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego vowed to help in the search for the stolen painting. She announced a P25,000-cash reward for anyone who could give information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect, and recovery of the stolen artwork.
The mayor was to conduct an ocular inspection at the museum on Saturday to see what the city government could do to help in securing the rest of the valuable art pieces in the museum built by Severino Hofileña and Gilda Ledesma in the 1930s.
Retired tourism officer Ver Pacete told Rappler, “As far as my recollection is concerned, the late Ramon Hofileña really put premium value on that art piece (Mango Harvesters) when he was still alive. It’s really, really precious for him.”
Amorsolo, the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art,” was the Philippines’ first National Artist. He is known for his luminous depiction of the country’s rural landscape and his portraits.
Silay, dubbed as the “Little Paris of Negros Occidental,” is known for its cultural and historical conservation and protection. – Rappler.com
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Doing the improbable: Gilas Pilipinas 2 wins away from Olympic goal
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05/07/2024 19:34
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HEART. CJ Perez in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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MANILA, Philippines – It has been so long since the last time the country sent a basketball team to the Olympics that none of the players of this current Gilas Pilipinas group were born at the time.
Decades have passed and the Philippines continues to wait for its Olympic basketball return since its last appearance in the 1972 Munich Games.
But what seemed like an improbable goal now looks like a doable task as the Nationals stand two victories away from the Paris Games after advancing to the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.
Hoping to get closer to the quadrennial showpiece, the Philippines eyes an upset against Brazil in the crossover semifinals on Saturday, July 6, at 8:30 pm, Manila time.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone knows the prospect of playing in the Olympics sounds exhilarating, but he does not want his wards to get ahead of themselves.
“We want to stay with what’s right in front of us. We don’t want to look in the endgame and think, ‘Wow, what happens if we can make it to Paris?’ Obviously, the country would go bonkers,” said Cone. “They would go absolutely crazy.”
“But that’s a long ways away. We got this step done and we got another step to take. I think that’s where the focus is, and hopefully, that’s where the focus is of our guys.”
Ranked 12th in the world, Brazil owns the favorite tag with a lineup featuring six current and former NBA players.
Gui Santos of the Golden State Warriors is the only active NBA player, while Raul Neto, Marcelo Huertas, Bruno Caboclo, Cristiano Felicio, and Didi Louzada each played at least two seasons in the NBA.
But a lower-ranked team beating Brazil is possible, as shown by world No. 68 Cameroon when it hacked out a 77-74 win in Group B.
And the Philippines is no stranger to pulling off surprises in the OQT after stunning world No. 6 Latvia, 89-90, and deliberately losing by a single possession to world No. 23 Georgia, 96-94, in Group A.
The winner will face the victor of the other semifinal pairing between Latvia and Cameroon in the finale.
So far, eight teams have qualified for the Olympics, including host France, defending champion United States, Serbia, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Sudan.
Four more teams will punch their tickets to Paris through the OQTs, which are also simultaneously held in Valencia, Spain; Piraeus, Greece; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In Valencia, host Spain, Lebanon, the Bahamas, and Finland reached the semifinals, while Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and the Dominican Republic clinched the final four berths in Piraeus.
Lithuania, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Italy advanced to the semifinals in San Juan.
Only the winners of the OQTs will make it to the Olympics. – Rappler.com
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Binibining Pilipinas’ legacy in Philippine pageantry: A look back
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06/07/2024 12:04
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ONCE A BINIBINI, ALWAYS A BINIBINI. The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. marks its 60th anniversary in 2024.
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Helming the longest-running beauty pageant in the Philippines, the huge role Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has played in establishing the country as a pageant powerhouse can’t be denied.
Since its inception in 1964, BPCI, under the leadership of Stella M. Araneta, consistently championed the Filipina beauty through its annual pageant, helping produce at least 14 crowns across several international pageants, as well as numerous runners-up and semi-finalist placements.
Many of their winning queens – Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), and Melanie Marquez (1979) for example – have become household names, still remembered decades after they competed.
Even those who fell short in taking home the crown for the Philippines – Miriam Quiambao (1999), Ruffa Gutierrez (1993), and Maria Venus Raj (2010) to name a few – have won the hearts of many Filipino fans.
Several Binibining Pilipinas queens have also used their pageant background as a jumping point to enter the showbiz scene. Alongside the pageants, the BPCI run humanitarian missions as well with their candidates, listing on its website its partners and beneficiaries including the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine General Hospital Pediatric Cancer unit, and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society.
The BPCI marks their 60th year in 2024. Here we take a look back at the organization’s highlights, its early successes, its strong run in the 2010s, and the franchises it has held and lost through the years.
It was on July 5, 1964 when the first ever Binibining Pilipinas coronation night took place. Only 15 candidates participated, with Myrna Panlilio Borromeo winning the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title. At the time, only the Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown was up for grabs.
In 1968, BPCI acquired the Miss International franchise. For its 1969 edition, Gloria Diaz was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe while Margaret Rose Montinola was named the first Binibining Pilipinas International.
Even in its infancy, BPCI proved that they were a pageant organization to watch out for.
In a span of 10 years from 1969 to 1979, they produced two titleholders each for the Miss Universe and Miss International pageants.
Gloria Diaz became the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969, with Margie Moran following closely with another win in 1973. Having two crowns within four years was a huge feat for the Philippines as at that time, only two other countries had reached that milestone: the United States and Brazil.
Meanwhile, Aurora Pijuan won the Miss International crown in 1970 while Melanie Marquez took home another Miss International title for the Philippines in 1979.
BPCI’s first decade of handing both huge pageant franchises were, indeed, remarkable.
Aside from the two Miss Universe crowns, there were also one runner-up (1974’s Rose Marie Brosas-Hahn finished as 4th runner-up) and three semi-finalist placements (1965’s Louise Vail Aurelio and 1966’s Maria Clarinda Soriano both entered Top 15 while 1972’s Armi Barbara Crespo finished in the Top 12).
As for the Miss International pageant, it was only in 1974 and 1978 when the Binibining Pilipinas representative didn’t make it to the semi-finals during its first 10-year run.
Notably, there were also consecutive runners-up finishes from 1971 to 1973 – Evelyn Camus and Yolanda Dominguez both earned the 2nd runner-up title while Maria Elena Ojeda finished as 4th runner-up. Philippines finished as part of the Top 15 during the 1969, 1975, and 1976 editions.
While Miss Universe and Miss International were the biggest titles under their belt, BPCI also awarded minor crowns during its early years. From 1970 to 1985, they sent representatives to the Miss Young International pageant. BPCI also held the franchise to the Miss Maja International competition from 1973 to 1992, 1995, and 2004.
Before the Miss World Philippines competition became a standalone pageant, the franchise was also under BPCI from 1992 to 2010. With this, the BPCI had held the Philippine franchises for three out of the so-called “big four” international pageants for women: Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss World.
Unfortunately, no representative from BPCI won the Miss World title, with 1993’s Ruffa Gutierrez the closest one to the crown, having finished as 2nd runner-up. As of writing, the Philippines has only won the Miss World title in 2013 through Megan Young, a time when the franchise was no longer with BPCI.
After losing the Miss World Philippines franchise, BPCI started acquiring more pageant franchises in the early 2010s.
In the 2011 to 2014 editions, the Miss Tourism Queen International crown was under their roster. They had the Miss Supranational crown from 2012 to 2019. They acquired Miss Intercontinental in 2014 and Miss Grand International in 2015 but lost both in 2022. Since 2015, BPCI has been fielding the country’s representatives to the Miss Globe pageant.
From 2016 to 2019, the Binibining Pilipinas competition was, arguably, the most highly-anticipated pageant for candidates and fans alike. During these editions, BPCI were handing out six titles: Binibining Pilipinas Universe, Binibining Pilipinas International, Binibining Pilipinas Supranational, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental, Binibining Pilipinas Globe, and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International.
A big setback came in December 2019 when BPCI lost the Miss Universe franchise, 55 years after it acquired it. The franchise was transferred to the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization, which has been choosing the country’s representative for the Miss Universe pageant since 2020.
Aside from the Miss Universe title, BPCI also lost the Miss Supranational franchise in 2020 to the Miss World Philippines organization, but was later placed under the MUPH franchise. For both of its 2022 and 2023 editions, the MUPH organization has been in charge of sending the Philippines’ delegate for the Miss Supranational competition.
Throughout its 60-year history, it was only during its 2020/2021 edition that the annual pageant had to delay its coronation night. Due to the global pandemic, BPCI had to postpone its initial 2020 edition and only held the coronation ceremony a year later, in 2021. It’s considered to be the longest edition of a national pageant in the Philippines in recent pageant history.
For its 2021 and 2022 editions, candidates vied for any of the four titles: Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Globe, and Miss Intercontinental.
Later in 2022, BPCI withdrew from the Miss Grand International franchise, while the Miss Intercontinental pageant forged ties with Mutya ng Pilipinas instead, leaving BPCI with just two titles since then: Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe
And while this might be the fewest number of crowns in the pageant’s history in recent years, the legacy that the Binibining Pilipinas competition has built make them still one of the highly-anticipated pageants in the country.
The Philippines’ status as a pageant powerhouse wasn’t earned overnight. From starting as an underdog, the country’s long and winding journey to being a heavyweight in the international pageant scene also included sporadic wins and consecutive years of non-placements.
And the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. bore witness to that.
Through BPCI, Filipina representatives captivated the international pageant scene with their wit, poise, and charisma – easily making them among the candidates to watch for.
All in all, over the years of handling several franchises under their belt, BPCI produced four Miss Universe wins, five Miss International wins, two Miss Globe wins, one Miss Supranational win, and two Miss Intercontinental wins.
For the Miss Universe pageant, the four titleholders from the Philippines – 1969’s Gloria Diaz, 1973’s Margie Moran, 2015’s Pia Wurtzbach, and 2018’s Catriona Gray – were all from BPCI. The country ranks fourth in the list of countries with the most Miss Universe crowns after the United States, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
BPCI also produced eight runners-up and 11 semi-finals placements in Miss Universe.
Many of those came in the decade from 2010 to 2019, starting from Venus Raj’s 4th runner-up placement in 2010 to Gazini Ganados’ Top 20 finish in 2019. In that span of time, BPCI had the two crowns, four runners-up, and four semi-finals placements. (RELATED STORY: LOOK BACK: Filipina queens at the Miss Universe pageant)
BPCI produced even more wins in the Miss International pageant. The Philippines is home to six Miss International crowns – five of which are queens from Binibining Pilipinas. Gemma Cruz Araneta was the first Filipina to win the Miss International crown in 1964, but she wasn’t a product of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant as the franchise was under Miss Philippines at that time.
Over their 55 years of fielding candidates to the Miss International pageant, BPCI produced five crowns, five runners-up, and 22 semi-finalist placements.
Aurora Pijuan was the first Binibining Pilipinas International queen to take home the crown in 1970 followed by Melanie Marquez in 1979.
Coming from a successful decade, the Philippines would undergo several decades of mediocre performances. From 1980 to early 2000s, all Filipina representatives would only have a semi-finals placement, only entering the pageant’s Top 15 or Top 12.
It was only in 2005 when Precious Lara Quigaman ended the drought by securing the Philippines’ fourth Miss International crown (and third under BPCI). Since then, the majority of the country’s delegates in the Miss International pageant have also landed semi-finals placements. Only candidates in 2006, 2007, 2014, and 2017 had their pageant stints ended early.
The Philippines also didn’t have to wait for another decade before taking home another Miss International crown. In 2013, Bea Rose Santiago won the title, with Kylie Versoza being the latest Filipina to do so in 2016. (RELATED STORY: LOOK BACK: Filipina queens and the Miss International crown)
As for their other recent pageant franchises, BPCI had the following:
Moreover, the BPCI has also been known for producing “successful batches,” which means several delegates from the same year secured semi-final placements in their respective pageants. Some of these successful batches in the past 15 years include:
The BPCI’s legacy is a well-decorated one, and as it celebrates it 60 years, pageant fans are looking forward to more successful campaigns. – Rappler.com
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PwC Philippines introduces six new partners to the firm
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05/07/2024 18:09
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Standing from left: Andrei Laguna, Ryan Marte and Jannick Reyes. Seated from left: Jane Alcause-Fabro, Nelson Soriano and Nonito Esteban II.
Roderick “Rick” M. Danao, Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC Philippines, proudly announces the admission of six new partners—all CPAs (certified public accountants)—to the firm, effective 1 July 2024. Rick shares, “As we continue to fortify our firm for the future, it is with great pleasure that I introduce our incoming partners for the new fiscal year. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to our firm, and their addition will undoubtedly propel us to even greater heights.”
Andrei Laguna will be an integral part of Isla Lipana & Co.’s assurance practice. He has led assurance work for multinational and domestic companies, including due diligence reviews and securities offering engagements, for over 13 years. His specialty is in the telecommunications and digital finance space, where he continues to work with the country’s largest players in these sectors. He expanded his skills by taking assignments at PwC United Kingdom (UK) and PwC Finland where he managed group audits for US-listed Fortune 500 companies.
Andrei graduated cum laude from Bicol University and placed fifth in the October 2010 CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE). In 2023, he completed PwC’s 18-month Leadership Equation Program as part of its pioneer cohort. He currently serves as an Assurance Quality Inspection Reviewer, responsible for conducting quality reviews across PwC territories within the region.
Jannick Reyes will lead Isla Lipana & Co.’s Information Technology Assurance Services (ITAS) practice. With over 15 years of experience in digital audit, IT advisory, and assurance services, he specializes in business process reviews, IT general controls reviews, integrated audits, data privacy assessments, IT benchmarking, and third-party assurance across various industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and real estate.
He was seconded to PwC UK’s London office for two years, where he handled third-party assurance for companies in the banking and capital markets sectors. Jannick, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), also earned his Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) credential. He earned his BS Accountancy degree from Far Eastern University (FEU)-Diliman.
Nonito Esteban II will help lead the Brunei-based PricewaterhouseCoopers Services, a member firm of the PwC network. He has performed assurance and non-assurance services for oil and gas, telecommunications and logistics companies in Brunei and the Philippines, and expanded his international experience at the London office of PwC UK. He is one of the pioneers in re-establishing PwC’s presence in Brunei.
He graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Accounting degree from the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) and ranked seventh in the CPALE.
Nelson Soriano will bring his wealth of experience to the tax practice of Isla Lipana & Co. He has provided tax advice on cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, and other business/commercial transactions. He has also provided tax compliance service and tax assessment case resolution to clients in the manufacturing, healthcare, power, information technology, and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, among others. Prior to joining PwC, Nelson held tax leadership roles in large multinational companies both in the Philippines and overseas, where he successfully built and managed these organizations’ structural, operational, and transactional tax requirements.
Nelson holds a degree in BS Accountancy, cum laude, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from De La Salle University (DLSU). He also completed the Executive Program in Management course at Cornell University and PwC’s 18-month Leadership Equation Program.
Jane Alcause-Fabro also joins the leadership of Isla Lipana & Co.’s tax compliance and client accounting services practice. She has more than a decade of experience in providing tax return preparation, compliance services, and other statutory filing requirements, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) compliance, accounting/bookkeeping, payroll, and other related services. She has worked with clients from various industries like IT, BPO/shared service centers, manufacturing, and retail and consumer, among others.
Jane has in-depth knowledge of local tax rules and regulations, the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and the Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA). She has been involved in several agreed-upon procedures, review engagements, and consulting projects covering tax and accounting matters for many multinational companies. Jane graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University with a degree in BS Accountancy. She is currently pursuing her MBA degree at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Ryan Marte will lead the Financial Crime Unit of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Services Philippines Co. Ltd., a member firm of the PwC network. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), audit, compliance, and advisory services. He has been involved in setting up and leading multiple large-scale and complex financial crime projects for our global clients. Prior to joining PwC, he held key leadership roles in various financial institutions in the Philippines and abroad.
He graduated cum laude from the Ateneo de Davao University with a degree in BS Accountancy. Ryan completed an International Diploma in AML from the International Compliance Association.
With the admission of these six new partners, Rick empowers employees to continue the firm’s legacy, saying, “We are not just adding to our leadership team, but we are also reinforcing our commitment to integrity and excellence. By fostering an environment where every individual can thrive, we ensure that our legacy of high standards, ethical practices, and outstanding service to our clients will endure for many more years to come.”
PwC’s purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They are a network of firms in 151 countries with more than 360,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory, and tax services. Isla Lipana & Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Services Philippines Co. Ltd. are Philippine member firms of the PwC network. PricewaterhouseCoopers Services is an affiliate member firm in Brunei and is part of the PwC network. – Rappler.com
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Amorsolo’s ‘Mango Harvesters’ stolen from private museum in Negros Occidental
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Mia Gonzalez
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06/07/2024 10:07
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STOLEN. 'Mango Harvesters' (1936) by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Silay, Negros Occidental.
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BACOLOD, Philippines – Heritage advocates in Silay City, Negros Occidental, have asked the public to help track down a painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo that had been stolen from a private museum in the city.
In a Facebook post on Friday, July 5, Silay Heritage relayed the theft of one of the prized collections of the Hofileña Museum, Amorsolo’s Mango Harvesters (1936).
“Please help in the recovery of this important piece of art,” the Silay heritage advocacy group said, and provided contact information of local police.
Mango Harvesters, owned by the Hofileña family, measures 12 x 18 inches. It is part of the collection of the late Ramon Hofiĺeña, a known art conosseiur in Negros Occidental and billed as the “Father of Heritage Conservation” in Silay.
The missing painting was on the second floor of the museum, alongside the works of Filipino masters Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo and Juan Luna, as well as National Artist Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera, and renowned expressionist Ang Kiukok, among others.
The painting was believed to have been stolen from the Hofileña Museum, located along Cinco de Noviembre Street in Silay, on Wednesday, July 3.
City tourism officer Gerle Sulmaca told Rappler on Saturday, July 6, that museum manager Rene Hofileña reported the incident to her office on Friday morning.
Sulmaca said that according to Hofileña, the museum hosted two batches of tourists on July 3. At the time, there was only one tour guide on duty.
Sulmaca said the museum had a list of those who joined the July 3 tour, which was turned over to investigators.
Silay police said they have identified two persons of interest based on the video captured by the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera in the museum.
Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego vowed to help in the search for the stolen painting. She announced a P25,000-cash reward for anyone who could give information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect, and recovery of the stolen artwork.
The mayor was to conduct an ocular inspection at the museum on Saturday to see what the city government could do to help in securing the rest of the valuable art pieces in the museum built by Severino Hofileña and Gilda Ledesma in the 1930s.
Retired tourism officer Ver Pacete told Rappler, “As far as my recollection is concerned, the late Ramon Hofileña really put premium value on that art piece (Mango Harvesters) when he was still alive. It’s really, really precious for him.”
Amorsolo, the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art,” was the Philippines’ first National Artist. He is known for his luminous depiction of the country’s rural landscape and his portraits.
Silay, dubbed as the “Little Paris of Negros Occidental,” is known for its cultural and historical conservation and protection. – Rappler.com
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LOOK: PCG conducts medical evacuation of injured Chinese seafarer in Antique
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06/07/2024 10:18
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AID. Philippine Coast Guard personnel give medical assistance to an injured Chinese seafarer on July 4.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) provided medical assistance and evacuated a Chinese seafarer who accidentally cut his left thumb while traveling in the waters of Antique.
At around 9 am on Thursday, July 4, a 35 year-old second engineer of the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV BBG Qinzhou had his thumb cut by a fan blade, “resulting in significant pain and requiring hospital treatment,” the PCG said in a statement.
The incident happened while the ship was traveling 20.69 nautical miles west of Semirara Port, Caluya, Antique. The foreign vessel originally departed from the port of Nansha in Guangzhou, China going to Tanjung Bara in Indonesia.
Following this, the PCG deployed BRP Kalanggaman to conduct a medical evacuation of the injured Chinese crew member. The patient was safely evacuated by 6 pm, with four PCG medical personnel providing medical assistance while traveling to Muelle Loney Wharf in Iloilo City.
After arriving in Iloilo at 8:30 pm, the PCG handed over the injured seafarer to the vessel’s agent, who arranged for him to be treated at the nearest hospital. – Rappler.com
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Environmental issues the Marcos gov’t faced in second year in office
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Lorenz Pasion
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06/07/2024 10:42
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2023 the importance of making the environment a priority, even stressing that climate change was made an “important criterion” in the country’s national policies, planning, decision-making, and implementation of programs.
This promise was tested in Marcos’ second year as chief executive when he faced several environmental issues, from continued environmental defender killings in the country to ecological damage in the West Philippine Sea.
In some issues, Marcos and his administration played catch-up in addressing the problems, while some issues seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. In its second year in office, the Marcos administration mostly provided Band-aid solutions to long-term environmental issues.
Look back on the year that was for the Philippine environment.
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For the 10th straight year, the Philippines is still the most dangerous country in Asia for land and environmental defenders, according to a report from nongovernment organization Global Witness.
Deadliest regions in the Philippines for environmental defenders
Out of 334 environmental defenders killed in the country over the past two decades, 132 were from five provinces. ‘Duterte-era’ policies that persist also continue to endanger them.
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DENR set to review reclamation projects nationwide
‘Everything that comes down to us from the Philippine Reclamation Authority would be the subject of the review,’ says Environment Secretary Loyzaga.
Where’s the suspension order for Manila Bay reclamation projects?
It seems like the government needs a group chat to smoothen inconsistencies in the suspension of the Manila Bay reclamation projects.
For one, a suspension order has not yet been made public. Whether such really exists is another question altogether.
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DENR to stop issuing permits, agreements for use of protected areas
This comes after the DENR suspended its agreement with the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. that granted the latter use of over 300 hectares of protected land in Surigao del Norte.
In Greece, PH commits to increasing protected areas by 2030
‘To achieve the 30×30 targets by the decade’s end, the Philippines…is dedicated to significantly increasing protected areas on both land and seas,’ says Environment Undersecretary Ernesto Adobo Jr.
Other stories on environmental protection:
The poor’s 15 kilometers: Saving municipal waters from big fishing operators
15 kilometers from shore to sea is what small fishers get. Without updated vessel monitoring measures and robust law enforcement, they fear their livelihood is at risk.
Top officials with private interests spoil effort to track big fishers
Gamaliel Cordoba, who headed the NTC under Duterte, has a personal stake in commercial fishing because of his family’s business. During his time, the commission stopped issuing service numbers for trackers that would prevent unregulated fishing.
Big fishers encroach on small fisherfolk’s municipal waters
Municipal fisherfolk remain among the poorest Filipinos, earning only an average of P363 (US$6.45)* a day, and the possibility of losing preferential access to their fishing grounds poses an added threat to their existence.
Other stories on fisheries:
Is the mining fiscal regime bill good for the economy and climate agenda?
Do the proposed reforms in the mining fiscal regime bill favor the industry, to the detriment of host communities and the government?
Romualdez firm buying Leyte sand mining company for P5 billion
Bright Kindle Resources and Investments Incorporated, a holding company owned by the family of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, is set to acquire a sand mining company for P5 billion.
Other stories on mining:
Groups urge gov’t to address mining issues as PH transitions to renewable energy
The Philippine government should address issues in the mining sector as the country joins the transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable sources, several groups say.
EXPLAINER: Recto eyes making companies pay for pollution they create
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at putting a price tag on carbon emissions. Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons.
Other stories on energy transition:
Garbage crisis looms with coming closure of Metro Clark landfill in Tarlac
More than 4,000 tons of wastes from 121 LGUs from 8 provinces are being brought daily to the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac.
Waste workers demand fair wages, treatment as they form national alliance
The formation of the national alliance is called by groups as a ‘significant move for labor rights and environmental justice.’
Other stories on waste management:
Disaster in Kusiong landslides: How politics killed non-Moro IPs
Forced to vacate their shoreline homes in 2020, Teduray residents were buried in mud after fatal landslides triggered by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng hit them in October 2022. Private resorts have since taken over, one of them owned by a political family.
When fighting for ancestral lands hits a dead end
Since 2005, the Tedurays have been lobbying for the government’s formal recognition of their ancestral domain. The urgent priority should be the approval of an IP Code to address these land issues.
Other stories on Kusiong Tragedy:
A decade later: 15% of Yolanda houses unfinished, thousands unoccupied
Three presidents have taken their seat in Malacañang yet tens of thousands of houses for Yolanda-hit communities remain incomplete.
Part 2: Water, electricity issues bog Yolanda relocation plans
In many housing sites, Yolanda survivors make do without water connections in their homes. These problems partly explain why some 30% of built housing units are unoccupied to this day.
Other stories on Yolanda’s 10th year:
Philippines gets a seat in inaugural board of loss and damage fund
This has been a ‘long time coming’ after the Philippines spent decades ‘at the forefront of the negotiations for the loss and damage fund,’ says Philippine Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga.
Can the Philippines be a strong voice again at UN climate talks?
For years, the Philippines has had a strong voice and was a big player in climate negotiations – until Duterte happened. Under Marcos, a climate expert says ‘we’re finding that voice again.’
Other stories on COP28:
Flood-prone lifelines: Critical facilities at risk of flooding in Negros Occidental town
Rappler’s data analysis of HazardHunterPH data shows that Sipalay has the most number of schools that double as evacuation centers during disasters, with a very high risk of flooding in Negros Occidental.
Moving flood-prone gov’t facilities out of harm’s way is costly, time-consuming
Experts say that moving all critical facilities away from flood zones is a complex process, and finding a solution that checks all the boxes takes time.
Climate-vulnerable PH fails to fully spend disaster preparedness funds – study
Local governments tend to be ‘reactive’ in their disaster spending, greatly underspending funds intended for more preemptive, long-term programs, according to an Oxfam Pilipinas study.
Other stories on disaster risk reduction and management:
DENR strips regional offices of power to grant ECC in protected areas
Pending and future environmental compliance certificate applications within protected areas will now be escalated to the Environmental Management Bureau at the DENR’s Central Office.
Ombudsman suspends Bohol governor, 68 officials over Chocolate Hills mess
A resolution to repeal previous Protected Area Management Board orders that allowed structures in the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, is already in the works, says Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional executive director Paquito Melicor.
TIMELINE: The Chocolate Hills resort controversy
Built on protected areas, the resort operated for months without an environmental compliance certificate and managed to get a business permit and a renewal.
Other stories on the Chocolate Hills resort controversy:
AFP suspects China of massive coral harvesting in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines raises the alarm over what they suspect to be massive illegal harvesting of corals in Rozul Reef located in the West Philippine Sea.
PCG: China should be held accountable for environmental damage in Pag-asa Island
A Philippine Coast Guard official says China should be held accountable for environmental damage in and near Pag-asa Island (Thitu), located 300 nautical miles from Palawan.
Scientists, economists, lawyers want to put price on damage in West Philippine Sea
Experts from different institutions come together to survey the resources in the West Philippine Sea in the hope of providing a ‘framework or method to assess the damage’ in the area.
SolGen mulls bringing China to Hague anew over coral reef destruction
The Office of the Solicitor General’s latest move stems from the authorities’ discovery of extensive damage in the marine environment frequently visited by Chinese ships.
Philippine heat has always been a problem – and it’s going to get worse
Data shows that various areas in the Philippines have already been experiencing high heat index levels for the past 10 years.
El Niño triggers job losses, lower crop yield
The Philippines’ agriculture sector sheds 318,000 jobs in March 2024 compared to the prior month.
Marcos says gov’t eyeing shift to old academic calendar in 2025
Originally, the education department announced a gradual transition to the old academic calendar, laying out a five-year transition timeline.
In Philippine classrooms, weather’s too hot to handle
While there are no studies yet that show the extent of learning loss for weeks of class suspensions, Philippine Business for Education executive director Justine Raagas says that long school breaks could result in learning loss.
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Argentina adds to Gilas Boys’ woes in FIBA U17 World Cup
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Jasmine Payo
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05/07/2024 22:16
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DRIVE. Gilas Boys' CJ Amos evades his Argentine defender in the FIBA U17 World Cup.
FIBA
MANILA, Philippines – Still not enough.
After dropping their first four matches with an average losing margin of 65.5 points, Gilas Boys put up a valiant late-game stand against Argentina, but still fell short with an 83-67 loss in the classification phase of the FIBA U17 World Cup on Friday, July 5, at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye (Turkey).
Already trailing by its largest at 29 points, 52-81, the Philippines went on a massive 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull within 14 markers, 67-81, with 2:30 left to play.
Unfortunately for Gilas Boys, their late fightback went for naught as the lead Argentina built early on was simply too much for them to overcome at that stage of the ball game.
Similar to their previous outings, Gilas Boys – who crashed out of medal contention following a 96-point loss to USA on Wednesday, July 3 – once again dug themselves a deep hole as they immediately trailed by double-digits at the end of the first quarter, 15-27.
Despite a strong start by Gilas Boys guard Kurt Velasquez – who dropped 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting in the first half – the Filipinos still had no answers for the Argentines as the latter stretched their 12-point first-quarter lead to 22 points by halftime, 53-31.
Velasquez finished with a game-high 17 points on 6-of-16 field goal clip, while Bonn Daja posted a near double-double of 15 points and 9 rebounds.
Edryn Morales and Joaquin Ludovice also scored in twin-digits for the Philippines with 13 and 12, respectively.
For Argentina, Martin Torriani showed the way with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Tyler Kropp had 13 markers and 9 boards.
Gilas Boys hope to finally barge into the winning column when they face off with rival China on Saturday, July 6, in the continuation of the classification phase, where they will no longer finish higher that No. 13 in the 16-team field.
Argentina 83 – Torriani 15, Kropp 13, Domine 12, Prato 12, Rotta 8, Minzer 7, Chapero 6, Cabodevilla 3, Arias 3, Scola 2, Gradin 2, Sarmiento 0.
Philippines 67 – Velasquez 17, Daja 15, Morales 13, Ludovice 12, Chua 6, Amos 3, Williams 1, Banal 0, Diao 0, Alegre 0, Gomez de Liaño 0.
Quarters: 27-15, 53-31, 69-48, 83-67.
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Brewing change: This Baguio entrepreneur is giving Cordilleran farmers a leg up
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Herbie G
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06/07/2024 9:00
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WITH A VIEW. At the flagship Highland Brew Legarda branch, digital nomads enjoy hot meals and even hotter cups of coffee.
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BAGUIO, Philippines – After media giant ABS-CBN was forced to close down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Baguio-born Shaun Marrero found himself at a crossroads.
His tech business, one of the many allied services that relied on the big network for revenues, was in dire straits. It came to the point that he and his wife were moved to tears in desperation.
“So, I decided to go to the mountains to talk to God – to ask: Why?” he said. To do that, Marrero went to the third highest mountain in Luzon: Mount Timbac in Atok, Benguet.
While there, he met and struck up a conversation with a local, who invited him to enjoy a cup of coffee.
“That’s a typical gesture in my province,” Marrero, who has lived in Benguet all his life, said. “We talked about each other’s lives, and throughout the conversation, I couldn’t help but notice that the coffee I was sipping was so distinctly flavorful, unlike any I had ever had.”
Marrero asked where the coffee was from, and his new friend revealed that it was from their garden. The man said that they had many coffee trees but no one wanted to buy their beans, or if they did, they wanted to buy them for too low a price.
“Waiting for a year to harvest them, then processing them is tedious. It was not worth the mere P200 per kilo that traders wanted to pay for them,” Marrero recounted.
The situation was so bad that the family was considering converting the land planted with coffee trees so they could engage in the more lucrative endeavor of vegetable gardening instead.
Incidentally, the high elevation and cold climate in Atok make it a favorable place to grow Arabica beans.
As Marrero bid goodbye to his new friends, they sent him off with some coffee beans. As soon as he got home, he searched the internet for information about coffee. He visited other coffee farmers and roasters – there are many around Benguet – to get a better idea of the situation.
“I was like a sponge absorbing everything that I could!” Marrero said.
He was so moved to help the coffee farmers get what was only fair and commensurate with their labor that he forgot about his problems in the process.
He submitted his business concept to SM Baguio in the middle of the pandemic. But his fair trade idea so impressed the mall management that they immediately made an offer.
Before his foray into the café business, Marrero did not have any experience in the food and beverage category. “But I made up for it with my passion and compassion,” he said. He also found partners who helped make Highland Brew what it is today.
The first branch opened in SM Baguio in November 2021, serving different drinks and pastries in a garden setting.
As much as the café can, the ingredients they use are from farmers and vendors in and around the Cordillera.
The coffee beans are sourced directly from Atok and Itogon in Benguet, Sadanga, and Sagada in Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Nueva Vizcaya. The kini-ing (smoked meat) and longganisa (pork sausage) are from Benguet, and suman (sticky rice) is from Mountain Province. The local chocolates are from around Baguio and Benguet.
About 50 farmers benefit directly from doing business with Highland Brew, and Marrero estimates that hundreds more benefit indirectly.
Marrero said he decided to work with local coffee farmers because he wanted to give them a fighting chance to be known for their world-class coffee.
“I have always believed that when you support local producers, you support the community. And when you support the community, they will help build the country’s economy and make everyone’s life better – with no one left behind. Just as they offered me encouragement when I was at my lowest, I want to give them hope and help them in their livelihood,” he said.
On Independence Day 2024, his flagship 60-square meter branch along Legarda Road opened its doors. It is a much bigger space with a working kitchen that whips up their signature and best-seller Smoked Meat on Brioche. There is no other way to describe this hefty and satisfying sandwich but a medley of savory and sweet, where kini-ing is the star resting on a fluffy scrambled egg and perfectly paired with a light smear of mango jam.
Purists can have a steaming cup of black coffee. Chocolate lovers can enjoy a cup of Mount Sto. Tomas Choco Batirol, either hot or iced. Or, enjoy a bowl of Dark Choco Champorado topped with your choice of tuyo (flaked dried fish), sliced almonds, or Chocnut.
For a refresher, one can opt for Iced Purple Lavender Lemonade or Mount Amuyao Mocha Crumble over ice.
For dessert, their Bibingka Cheesecake is a soft and fluffy re-imagining of the Christmas classic, and the Baguio Ube Cheesecake has generous dollops of ube jam.
Marrero said he named the beverages after mountains as a way to promote the Cordillera because “the real beauty of our region is in those mountains.”
On any given day, the Legarda branch is abuzz with students and digital nomads enjoying their coffee-and-cake combos while typing away furiously on their keyboards. Maybe they come for the Wi-Fi, but many of them linger for the delicious coffee and food.
There’s a comfortable hum of (respectful) activity that makes it pleasant to look out the floor-to-ceiling windows to the street outside where life zooms by. – Rappler.com
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