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Why Canada chose Manila as its Indo-Pacific Agriculture office HQ
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23/02/2024 8:46
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CANADA-PH TIES. Canada's Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay meets with Filipino business leaders during a visit to Manila.
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MANILA, Philippines – It was through a story about seed potatoes that Canadian Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, explained to Filipino journalists his country’s history of helping farmers in countries like the Philippines.
MacAulay, himself once a potato seed farmer, said it was “touching” to be presented a bag of potatoes grown from Canadian potato seed brought to the Philippines many years back. The potato seed happened to come from Prince Edward Island, where MacAulay hails from.
“Some farmers drove us 10 hours to get here. And the fact is, they understood so well how much good seed, good genetics in hogs, no matter what sector you’re talking about – when you have the proper seed, it increased the production immensely. And we want to help in so many areas in this area, in this part of the world,” said MacAulay, who is in Manila for the launch of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) on February 21.
The office, based in the Canadian embassy here, will serve the entire Indo-Pacific. Its establishment is part of Canada’s bigger vision – to improve and expand its ties with the region.
“Yes, we want to sell. But we also want to make sure that we help the area grow…. If you have the top quality seed, you generally produce a much richer and a more abundant crop.And that’s what we want to see in all of this area in the Indo-Pacific,” added MacAulay.
The new office in Manila isn’t a literal physical space but the presence of experts across different fields in agriculture and agri-food. Diedrah Kelly, previously Canada’s ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is executive director of the new office.
MacAulay said Canada’s “great relationship” with the Philippines was one of the reasons why the hub is located in Manila. Ottawa is also keen on expanding its ties with Manila, in trade, aid, and defense.
The Canadian minister also sees helping the local farmers as among Canada’s “obligations.”
“I saw a bunch of farmers today. I don’t know what their financial situation is. But I know one thing – that it will improve. With people like [Kelly] and other people that will be working with her… to make sure that farmers have the best opportunity to succeed,” he said.
In a release, the Canadian embassy in the Philippines said the new office would “leverage Canada’s expertise as a world leader in food safety and sustainability with that of our Indo-Pacific partners to tackle common challenges.”
That Canada wants to involve itself more in the region is a matter of choice and necessity. As it stands, the Indo-Pacific accounts for a third of the world’s economic activity. Southeast Asia, the region the Philippines belongs to, is projected to have the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2040.
“We are committed to our partnership in the region and I can tell you – we are here to stay,” MacAulay told an audience of Canadian officials and agriculture industry officials during a reception at the Manila Peninsula.
The IPAAO’s focus won’t just be on productivity – the goal is also to help farmers, growers, and producers figure out more efficient methods to handle “environmental issues properly.”
IPAAO team members will be based at the Canadian embassy located in Makati City. – Rappler.com
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Netizens react to ABS-CBN and PLDT’s about-face on Sky: ‘Parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea’
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22/02/2024 16:48
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MANILA, Philippines – Netizens had mixed reactions to the surprise change of heart of Lopez-led ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS-CBN) and Manny V. Pangilinan’s PLDT Corporation (PLDT) to their March 2023 deal on Sky Cable.
“Following this development, Sky Cable has begun to notify its cable TV subscribers that their cable TV subscriptions can continue,” media conglomerate ABS-CBN said in a disclosure on February 22, Thursday.
ABS-CBN then posted an advisory saying, “Hold It!… Don’t cut the cord just yet, Sky Kapamilyas! Sky Cable TV Service to continue.”
After news about the scrapping of the deal circulated, netizens weighed in on the surprise development.
On X (formerly Twitter), realbugsycat said, “Oh, fucking fantastic! PLDT and ABS-CBN have decided not to go through with their Sky Cable transaction. Because, you know, we were all sitting on the edge of our seats, desperately awaiting the outcome of this corporate drama.”
Several netizens posted positive reactions, including the red, green, and blue heart sign symbolizing support for the Kapamilya company, which lost its broadcast franchise during the Duterte administration.
They thanked Sky for deciding to continue with its cable service, as this means they will continue to watch their favorite Kapamilya shows.
Sky Cable is here to stay. Make sure you are subscribed to Sky Cable to enjoy watching Kapamilya Channel, ANC, Cinemo, Cinema One, Myx, Jeepney TV, Metro Channel, Knowledge Channel, Teleradyo Serbisyo and many more! pic.twitter.com/2oeFF8h8Ij
One netizen posted a comment that linked this “corporate drama” to recent breakups among celebrities.
Michael Ramos said on Sky’s Facebook page, “Ang sakit ng 2024, parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea (2024 hurts, this is like the engagement of Dom and Bea).”
He was referring to former Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo who officially announced her breakup with Dominic Roque last February 11. The couple had been engaged and was expected to tie the knot.
Responding to Ramos, Sky said: “Hi Michael. We understand how you feel. Rest assured that such incidents is not a manifestation of the service that you can expect from us, hence, it will be considered a vital input to implement measures for improvement. Thank you.”
Aside from Alonzo and Roque, other recent celebrity breakups were between Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, actor Jericho Rosales and model Kim Jones, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.
Another commenter said the scrapped deal reminded him of a popular Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song.
“Magpapatugtog ako ng kanta ni Regine Velasquez na ‘Urong-Sulong‘ (I’ll play Regine Velasquez’s song, Urong-Sulong),” said John Michael Bas on Sky’s Facebook. “Urong-sulong ka, bakit ka ganyan (Back and forth, why are you like that)?”
“Paano ito, pinutol ‘nyo na…ang gulo po. 13 years, ganon na lang, ang paghihiwalay natin (What happens now, the service has been cut, it’s confusing. 13 years, just like that, we’re now separated),” said Pinky Deona, an apparent Sky subscriber.
On X, AltABS_Soundstage posted a hunch on why the breakup happened between the MVP and ABS-CBN. The latter earlier told the public that Kapamilya shows can still be seen on other cable providers like GSat.
Feeling ko nagtampo si mvp dahil nilagay nila ang ANC sa GSat kaya di na tinuloy yung sky cable sale. Haha https://t.co/04RTqil4dm
A number of professed Sky Cable subscribers who had given up on Sky and subscribed to other cable service providers got mad over the about-face.
“Ilang subscribers kaya nagswitch dahil sa urong-sulong ng Sky Cable at PLDT? (How many subsribers have already switched because of this about-face of Sky Cable and PLDT),” said @uuwi on X.
Similar reactions were posted on Sky’s Facebook:
“Kaso late na nakapag-Converge na. Salamat sa apat na taon (It’s too late because I already subscribed to Converge. Thank you for the four years),” said EC KA Lang.
“Finish na….. Kayo pa nag-assist para makalipat sa ibang TV cable providers (It’s finished…. You ended up assisting our switch to another cable provider),” said John Nestor Altezo Buriel.
Others, however, took the development lightly despite a professed shift to another provider.
“Cancel ko na Cignal. BACK TO Sky na ulit ako haha (I’ll cancel Cignal. Back to Sky again, haha),” said Seung Yoo.
wut? di na pala ibebenta ng ABS yung Sky Cable. nagpalit pa naman kami from Sky to Cignal. waaaahhh pakibalik yung Sky namin hahaha
“Ok, no more hassle of transferring to another cable channel,” said Jasmin Callo Labay.
Sky posted a standard response to many of the questions on what happens next.
“We are currently waiting for the final update, and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you,” Sky said.
Netizen martinaColby said on X that she did not switch cable providers since this is already the age of streaming.
ABS-CBN and PLDT disclosed on February 22, Thursday, that it would no longer proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT.
In a joint press release on Thursday, February 22, the two companies said they have “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the Sale and Purchase Agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”
No reason was cited in their stock exchange disclosures.
It’s not the first time that PLDT tried to buy Sky Cable. In 2020, Pangilinan sought to buy it, but later pulled out over risks of antitrust regulators flagging monopoly issues. PLDT has Cignal TV, which is also in the business of providing paid television.
In 2022, Cignal TV attempted to buy 38.9% of Sky Cable for P2.86 billion. This bid, however, was scrapped due to political pressure, alongside the landmark deal that was supposed to consolidate the media resources of ABS-CBN and Pangilinan’s TV5.
Sky Cable pioneered in cable services over 30 years ago. For a long time, it was the Philippines’ leading cable provider until PLDT’s cable business, Cignal TV Incorporated, overtook it in 2015.
The rise of the internet, however, allowed people to watch shows without having to pay for cable, leading to the decline of cable TV worldwide. – with Ralf Rivas/Rappler.com
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Brother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara says Kuwaiti law too lenient on killer
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22/02/2024 20:36
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FUNERAL. Family, relatives and friends gather at the Golden Haven Memorial Park in Las Piñas to pay their final respect to Jullebee Ranara as she is laid to rest on February 5, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – After the Kuwaiti appellate court upheld the 16-year prison sentence of the teenager who killed overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jullebee Ranara, her family maintained that punishment of the minor was not enough.
The appellate court upheld the guilty verdict on the young man who brutally killed domestic worker Ranara, whose burnt remains were found in the Kuwaiti desert in January 2023. The court imposed on the teen, who was 17 years old at the time of the crime, 15 years of imprisonment for murder, and an additional year for driving without a license, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Wednesday, February 21.
In an interview with Rappler on Thursday, February 22, Ranara’s brother Emor Reyes said that the family felt mixed emotions when hearing the upheld guilty verdict.
“[Masaya] kasi alam mo ‘yun, kahit papaano mayroong justice na nangyari. Malungkot, siyempre, ganoon ‘yung nangyari sa ate ko (Happy because we were able to get some justice one way or another, but sad, of course, because my sister’s life turned out that way),” he said.
Citing the legal team for Ranara’s case, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Cacdac said that the 15-year sentence was the maximum penalty a minor could get for murder under Kuwaiti law. In September, when the court of first instance handed down the guilty verdict, Ranara’s father said that they thought it was too light of a sentence.
With the sentence upheld, Reyes still felt the same as before. He said that the law should be amended.
“Gusto pa rin namin mabago ‘yun, katulad noong unang appeal, ang sabi ko sa kanila, ‘yun ang suggest ko na baka puwede pang mapataas. Kasi sobrang baba eh. So parang not fair – na 16 [years]? Lalabas lang siya ng 30 plus, ganoon. Ang bata niya pa. Tapos ang ate ko, patay na,” he said.
(We still want the law to be changed, just like during the first appeal, I told them and suggested that maybe the penalty could be higher, because it’s way too low. It’s not fair – just 16 years? He will go free when he’s in his 30s. He is so young, while my sister is dead.)
The DMW and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration held a Zoom call with Ranara’s family on Wednesday to discuss the upheld verdict and next steps. Cacdac said that the government assured the family they would help with filing the civil action for damages, free of charge.
“This is a step towards the complete attainment of justice, because there is still the civil action for damages to be filed,” he told reporters on Thursday.
The perpetrator’s family still has an option to appeal the sentence with the Court of Cassation, but Cacdac said they had yet to know if the family will appeal again.
Reyes, 29, said that even if he and his older sister came from a pack of eight siblings, he was closest to her. He was the only sibling present in the Wednesday Zoom call.
Ranara once funded his education and made it possible for him to graduate high school. He confided in her about everything he went through in life.
“Pinipilit namin na kayanin kahit sobrang sakit. Nandiyan na ‘yan eh, so kahit naman gusto naming bumalik, wala naman na kaming magawa. So ang tanging gagawin na lang namin is suportahan yung mga naiwan niya, yung obligasyon niya dito, kailangan namin ituloy,” he said.
(We have been forcing ourselves to carry on even though it’s still so painful. It already happened, so even if we want to go back in time, we can’t. So all we can do is support the things she left behind, her obligations, we need to keep taking care of them.)
If it were up to the family, justice would have meant an eye for an eye.
“Galing na sa papa ko, ayaw naming hilingin ‘to, pero sa ginawa niya… an eye for an eye (Just like what my father said, and we don’t want to ask for this, but based on what he did… an eye for an eye),” he said.
Ranara’s brutal killing triggered the Philippines to halt deployment of first-time domestic workers heading to Kuwait beginning February 2023. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega earlier said that one of the conditions for the lifting of the partial ban was justice for Ranara.
On Thursday, Cacdac did not say whether the latest case development would affect the ban, only that labor diplomacy talks would continue. – Rappler.com
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Thomasian student activist receives show-cause letter from UST administration
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22/02/2024 20:53
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HANDS OFF STUDENT LEADERS. Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis leads a protest at the University of Santo Tomas on Monday, February 19.
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MANILA, Philippines – With the censorship controversy at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) still simmering, a student activist who led on Monday, February 19, a protest which urged Thomasians to help defend campus press freedom received a “show cause notice” from the school for allegedly violating UST’s Code of Conduct.
In particular, UST’s Office for Student Affairs (OSA) called out Raven Racelis, a philosophy student at the university, for being the chairperson of the organization Panday Sining UST.
She was told to explain in writing why she should not be disciplined for her infraction.
Racelis said in a statement that the UST-OSA notice alleged that she violated the Code of Conduct which states that students “shall join or form only student organizations whose objectives uphold the vision and mission of the University,” and that they shall not use the schools name or logo in any activity “unless duly authorized by the Office of the Secretary General.”
Racelis added that the UST-OSA based its notice on a September 6, 2023 social media post “showing that you are the Chairperson of the said organization.”
Panday Sining, a national demographic mass organization, describes itself as a “national performing group of artists aiming to create art as a medium for progressive expressions of national democracy.”
“To be targeted by the UST admin is a brand of progressiveness — proof that I spoke out against the student repression in UST, rebelled against state fascism, and stood with the basic sectors in the fight for national democracy,” said Racelis in a statement.
Earlier this week, the university took heavy flak for forcing TomasinoWeb, its student-led digital media organization, to take down a now-viral photo of some of its students entering a convenience store. UST said the social post was a “source of public ridicule.”
The picture was a part of a social media post featuring students from different colleges wearing their “Type B” uniforms, which are typically worn during the first half of the year.
“Handa ako at hindi ako natatakot dahil alam naman natin na between [the university] and me, sila ang mali dito. Nasa likod ko ang mga Tomasino na biktima rin ng pagiging represibo nito,” Racelis told Rappler in an interview, adding that she is currently drafting a response to university officials with the help of her legal team.
The national office of Panday Sining expressed its support for Racelis and slammed UST for being “desperate in maintaining the rotting education system which is repressive in nature.”
“If the mission of UST is to dedicate itself to the generation, advancement, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge to form competent and compassionate persons committed to serve the Church, the nation, and the global community, then it is clear that the administration of UST itself is failing,” it said in a statement.
Kabataan Representative Raoul Manuel also reacted to the show-cause notice in several X posts.
When will the madness stop?!? https://t.co/Gm5YlZLxvp
Hear. I'm sure no school can issue show cause orders to thousands of students who stand as one against repression. https://t.co/MogVf3M4hF
UST is no stranger when it comes to issues surrounding censorship. In 2020, organizations blasted the university for implementing stricter rules for social media posting.
Less than a year later, the university was called out on social media for asking an aspiring student leader to remove his Zoom background showing a protest, during a live debate.
Rappler has reached out to the university’s secretary-general and director for student affairs to ask for comment, but has not received a response as of this writing. This story will be updated with their reply once it is available. – Rappler.com
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GrabBike relaunch? Grab readying its motorcycle taxis even without approval
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22/02/2024 20:30
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After its “backdoor entry” into the motorcycle taxi market through Move It, Grab is at it again. But this time, the ride-hailing giant looks like it’s gearing up to operate its own motorcycle taxi service – even while it has yet to be officially allowed to do so.
Grab has begun to recruit riders for what seems to be the upcoming relaunch of GrabBike, a motorcycle taxi service within the app, according to industry sources and concerned groups.
Sources tell Rappler that Grab is onboarding riders and even tapping motorcycle community leaders to help the company build up its motorcycle taxi fleet. Grab is even offering to give the first 2,000 riders free helmets, long sleeve shirts, and P200 in gas allowance, based on promotional materials seen by Rappler.
But wait, is Grab allowed to do this? Or is it confident that it can crack the motorcycle taxi market now that it has what appears to be a powerful backer?
Grab is among seven new applicants for the motorcycle taxi pilot program. The key word here is “applicant” because so far, there are only three accredited motorcycle taxi firms: Angkas, JoyRide, and Move It.
That’s because motorcycle taxi operations in the Philippines remain limited under a pilot study that’s been running since 2019. The technical working group (TWG) in charge of that study only approved the three aforementioned motorcycle taxi firms. Grab applied to join the pilot study as well, but failed to make the cut.
But that hasn’t stopped Grab from setting its sights on the lucrative motorcycle taxi market. In 2022, Grab bought out Move It in a deal that some lawmakers have called a “backdoor entry” into the industry.
Now Grab seems to be making moves to start its own service, on top of Move It. The ride-hailing giant has been reaching out to riders to “opt-in” to its GrabBike service by accomplishing a “survey form.”
Based on promotional materials and forms reviewed by Rappler, riders can enter their details and documents through the form, after which they will be required to complete “skills training” at a scheduled date.
Aside from driving for GrabBike, riders may also be tapped to serve for GrabFood or GrabExpress, according to the terms and conditions. Grab also noted in its form that signing up isn’t a guarantee that a rider would be able to drive for GrabBike, as it would depend on the “available slots.”
Grab declined to comment on whether or not it was promoting the “survey form” for GrabBike.
Although GrabBike operates in other countries like Vietnam and Thailand, it’s already had a troubled past in the Philippines. GrabBike previously operated in the country before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered it to shut down in 2016, given that the government did not have any regulations yet for motorcycle services.
The LTFRB has also recently made it clear that Grab is not yet allowed to operate motorcycle taxis.
“Prefatorily, the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group agrees with your statement that Grab is not authorized to participate in the pilot implementation study or to operate a motorcycle taxi service. At present, only Angkas, Joyride, and Move It are allowed to participate in the said study,” the LTFRB said in a February 1 letter given to Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection president Ariel Inton.
Inton believes that before Grab acts, it still has to secure proper approval from the TWG to participate, especially given its already controversial buyout of Move It.
“Grab is advocating competition, pero sa totoo lang, ang nangyayari, it’s trying to monopolize everything. Kaya nga dapat, the TWG should not accept new applications dahil they have to resolve first the problem about Grab and Move It. Hindi puwedeng ipasok ang Grab, tapos ‘yung Move It, Grab din,” Inton told Rappler.
(Grab is advocating competition, but in truth, it’s trying to monopolize everything. That’s why the TWG should not accept new applications because they have to resolve first the problem about Grab and Move It. They can’t let Grab enter, and then Move It is also under Grab)
Grab also declined to comment on the LTFRB letter shown above.
Others also fear that Grab’s entry into the motorcycle taxi market could be anti-competitive. Back when Grab first ventured into motorcycle taxis through Move It, Marikina City 2nd District Representative Stella Quimbo previously called on the Philippine Competition Commission to watch over Grab, fearing that it could use its powerful app to rapidly dominate and crowd out the fledgling motorcycle taxi market.
Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo also told Rappler that Grab’s entry into motorcycle taxis could be “anti-competitive.”
“With Grab’s massive capital and advantage sa tech, kawawa local players. Kung Uber nga nabili nila, what more itong iba. Talo na naman ang commuters at riders diyan (the local players suffer. If they were able to buy out Uber, what more these other players. It’s the commuters and riders who lose),” Gustilo told Rappler.
But why is Grab so confident reaching out to riders if it hasn’t even been officially allowed to participate in the motorcycle taxi study? Or does it already have an implicit seal of approval?
Recall that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously attended a dinner hosted by Grab’s chief executive officer Anthony Tan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in January 2023. Tan would later visit Marcos in Malacañang with an “investment commitment” that would supposedly translate into 500,000 jobs.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, Tan said then that it was “just a matter of unshackling things so the company could soar further.” In various briefings and Congress hearings, Grab has long pushed for the full legalization of motorcycle taxis beyond the pilot study.
About a year after his meeting with Tan in Malacañang, Marcos again met with Grab – and this time, with the entire board.
“We’re working with Grab to legalize motorcycle taxis and relax regulations on TNVS. More transport options will benefit commuters, drivers, and MSMEs,” the President said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, February 20, showing him surrounded by all of Grab Holding’s board members.
Now that the President has publicly committed to working with the ride-hailing giant in reshaping regulations, will it just be a matter of time before Grab dominates the motorcycle taxi market too? – Rappler.com
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Bishop Ambo David elected vice president of Asian bishops’ assembly
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22/02/2024 20:30
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SHEPHERD. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.
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MANILA, Philippines – Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), was elected vice president of the assembly of Catholic bishops in Asia.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) chose David when its central committee met in Bangkok on Thursday, February 22, according to CBCP News.
This is the latest international assignment of David, a 64-year-old native of Betis, Guagua, Pampanga, who is an internationally trained Bible scholar and a prominent voice in Philippine society.
In October 2023, David – best remembered for defending drug war victims in the Philippines – was elected one of seven members of the information body of a crucial Vatican summit.
At FABC on Thursday, chosen along with David was the body’s new president, Indian Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão of Goa, and its new secretary-general, Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo.
The three new FABC officials will begin their terms in January 2025.
FABC is a coordinating body of Roman Catholic bishops in Asia that was founded in Manila in 1970, when Pope Paul VI was visiting the Philippines. Its secretariat is now based in Bangkok.
Decisions of FABC are not binding on the bishops of Asia, because in the command structure of the Catholic Church, each bishop is answerable only to the Pope in Rome.
FABC statements through the years, however, have provided critical direction for the Church in Asia. The assembly has tackled contemporary problems such as climate change, migration, poverty, and the breakdown of families.
Despite efforts to spread the Catholic faith in the world’s biggest continent, Catholics remain a small minority in Asia – 153.36 million or only 3.32% of the population, according to statistics released by the Vatican in October 2023.
In contrast, the percentage of Catholics stands at 64.08% in the Americas, 39.58% in Europe, 25.94% in Oceania, and 19.38% in Africa. – Rappler.com
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Just like home: Gilas Pilipinas buoyed by Filipino fans’ love in Hong Kong
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23/02/2024 8:44
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SUPPORT. Fans in Hong Kong show their support for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – Count on Filipino fans to make Gilas Pilipinas feel like playing at home even when the game is on the road.
The Philippines’ 94-64 romp of Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, to kick off its FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers campaign hardly felt like an away game as Filipinos packed the Tsuen Wan Stadium to support their compatriots.
From the shootaround to the final buzzer, the partisan Filipino crowd showed how much love it has for the visiting national team, which drew inspiration from the cheers to turn a close game at halftime to a lopsided win.
“We always travel very well because we always have a crowd and I think that’s a big advantage that we have over other teams,” said head coach Tim Cone.
“No matter where we play, there’s always a crowd that’s going to be behind us, always cheering.”
Barangay Ginebra stars Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson, as well as Japan B. League standouts Dwight Ramos and Kai Sotto were among the crowd favorites as they drew the loudest cheers whenever they made plays.
One fan even brought a sign that read “I love you, Papa Dwight,” flashing it with a photo of the dashing guard.
Refusing to let their supporters down, the four played prominent roles in the win that saw the Filipinos outscore the hosts, 30-9, in the third quarter to pull away after holding a slim 41-37 lead at the break.
Brownlee finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, Sotto posted 13 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Ramos put up 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Thompson paired his 9 assists with 5 points.
“[We] made a couple of nice plays and that really got [the fans] cheering hard and it kind of lifted our spirits and we got some momentum and that kind of keyed our run there in the third quarter,” said Cone.
After the game, the players accommodated requests for photos and signed mementos on their way to the team bus to further make their supporters’ day.
“We know they had to spend their hard-earned money to watch the game and so we truly appreciate them there,” said Cone. – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas aces 1st test of 4-year quest with 30-point rout of Hong Kong
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PASS. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas passed the first test of its four-year quest with flying colors.
Banking on a big third quarter, the Nationals pulled away from host Hong Kong and claimed a 94-64 win for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Head coach Tim Cone underscored the importance of building a solid foundation in his bid to bring the national team to greater heights and his wards delivered to gain an early lead in Group B.
Justin Brownlee, Kai Sotto, and Dwight Ramos showed the way as the Filipinos unleashed a 30-9 blast in the third quarter to break the game wide open after holding a slim 41-37 lead at halftime.
“We were quite surprised. I thought we came out a little tentative, but then in the second half, I thought we relaxed a little bit, played better, defended better, and got on a little bit of a run,” said Cone.
Back in action after serving a three-month suspension brought by his failed doping test in the Asian Games, Brownlee churned out all-around numbers of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Sotto also rose to the occasion in the absence of injured big men June Mar Fajardo and AJ Edu as he supplied a double-double of 13 points of 15 rebounds with 2 blocks in the 30-point romp.
Brownlee and Sotto took charge in the first half before Ramos – who finished with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists – sparked the Filipinos’ third quarter breakaway.
Ramos hauled down an offensive rebound, scored a floater, made a steal, dished out an assist, and sank a three-pointer in succession for a 60-45 lead and the Nationals never looked back.
Back-to-back three-pointers by Jamie Malonzo and Chris Newsome pushed Gilas Pilipinas’ lead to 71-46 going into the final salvo before young gun Kevin Quiambao helped the Filipinos close it out strong.
Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP and the only collegiate player in the team, scattered 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Philippines cruised the rest of the way.
“I just stayed ready throughout the game. The first half was kind of shaky for us. But we adjusted in the second half,” said Quiambao.
Filipino fans in Hong Kong came out to support and the national team treated them to a superb showcase of unselfish basketball.
All of the 11 players who suited up for the Nationals scored as they consciously shared the ball, with 33 of their 37 field goals coming off assists.
Scottie Thompson topped the playmaking department, tallying 9 assists on top of 5 points, while Chris Newsome and CJ Perez dished out 3 assists each and combined for 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Leung Shiu Wah topscored for Hong Kong with 15 points built on five triples, while Duncan Reid – who saw action in the PBA as a member of guest team Bay Area Dragons – netted 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.
Philippines 94 – Brownlee 16, Quiambao 15, Sotto 13, Malonzo 11, Ramos 9, Newsome 7, Aguilar 6, Oftana 5, Thompson 5, Perez 5, Tamayo 2.
Hong Kong 64 – Leung 15, Xu 13, Reid 12, Yeung 12, Yang 5, Tsoi 4, So 3, Ho 0, Liu 0. Tam 0. Wong 0, Chan 0.
Quarters: 23-15, 41-37, 71-46, 94-64.
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8-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest to beat grandmaster
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PRODIGY. Young chess standout Ashwath Kaushik picked up the sport on his own.
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An eight-year-old became the youngest player to defeat a grandmaster in classical chess on Sunday, February 18, when Ashwath Kaushik beat Poland’s Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.
Indian-born Ashwath, who lives in Singapore, defeated 37-year-old Stopa to break the world record set a month earlier by Leonid Ivanovic from Serbia when he beat Grandmaster Milko Popchev, according to the Chess.com website.
Ivanovic is also aged eight but was born five months before Ashwath.
“It felt really exciting and amazing, and I felt proud of my game and how I played, especially since I was worse at one point but managed to come back from that,” Ashwath told Chess.com.
Ashwath learned to play the game at the age of four and became a World Under-Eight Rapid Champion in 2022, the website said.
“He picked it up on his own, playing with his grandparents,” his father, Kaushik Sriram, said.
“It’s surreal as there isn’t really any sports tradition in our families. Every day is a new discovery, and we sometimes stumble in search of the right pathway for him.”
Ashwath finished the tournament in 12th place after losing to International Master Harry Grieve. – Rappler.com
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Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map
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22/02/2024 16:07
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CEBU. The map consists of 10 significant locations, each representing areas in Cebu where movements and protests took place leading up to the 1986 EDSA uprising.
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CEBU, Philippines – In commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, Project Gunita researchers unveiled an informative map of Cebu City with detailed descriptions of events linked to the Martial Law years and the Marcos dictatorship.
Project Gunita co-founder Sarah Gomez told Rappler on Wednesday, February 21 that the map is the result of their efforts to uncover documents and testimonies via interviews with Cebuano Martial Law survivors in March 2023.
The map consists of 10 significant locations, each representing areas in Cebu where movements and protests took place leading up to the 1986 EDSA uprising.
“The map’s descriptions are all in Cebuano. We are really making this directed towards the people of Cebu. We also want to provide an avenue for people who aren’t politically active yet but want to learn more,” Gomez said.
John Kyle Enero, the Cebu coordinator of the project, explained that major pre-EDSA events that happened in the province occurred between 1983 and 1984. These included the human rights violations and arrests against activists and critics of the Marcos administration.
In the first few years after the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, Enero said, political kingpins, especially allies of the late dictator took control of local governments in Cebu and pushed political enemies like the Osmeñas away from their people.
“It was around 1978 to 1979 that protests began to break apart here in Cebu and it did not come in the form of a welga (strike) like how it happened in La Tondeña but there were protests in Cebu mainly concerning urban poor issues,” Enero added.
Check out the locations that mark Cebu’s People Power history below:
Fuente Osmena Circle
At the heart of the metropolitan area of Cebu City is the Fuente Osmeña Circle, one of the centers of demonstrations and rallies that still happen at present day.
“Usually, the protest routes (of the past) would start from Metro Colon to Fuente Osmeña or from Capitol to Fuente Osmeña so they converge in the middle,” Enero told Rappler.
From November 27 to 30, 1983, thousands of students, activists, and citizen groups led demonstrations against Martial Law, boycotts against the 1984 snap elections, and called for the resignation of Marcos Sr. at Fuente Osmeña Circle.
The plaza is also where former president Corazon Aquino led Cebuanos during the Tagumpay ng Bayan rally on February 22, 1986, a few days before she sought sanctuary at the Carmelite Monastery.
Freedom Park
The Freedom Park, located in front of the University of San Jose-Recoletos, was where one of the first multi-sectoral demonstrations took place after the declaration of Martial Law.
Enero said the late veteran Cebuano journalist Emmanuel “Anol” Mongaya, together with fellow activists, attempted to hold a protest at the Freedom Park in 1979 to protest against the Marcos dictatorship.
“Gipanawagan nila kaniadto ang pagsuporta sa mga biktima sa demolisyon sa Cebu North Reclamation Area ug pagundang sa Balaud Militar,” Project Gunita’s post read.
(They called for the support of the victims of the demolitions at the Cebu North Reclamation Area and the end of the Martial Law.)
Carbon Public Market
According to historical records, ambulant vendors were being cleared out of their stalls in Carbon Public Market on November 26, 1983. At the time, this was part of the Cebu City government’s major clearing operations in coordination with the police.
“When this issue started to grow, vendors had their own organization and there were student supporters who were protesting against the mass displacement of ambulant vendors,” Enero told Rappler.
In the present day, redevelopment of the Carbon Market led to a massive demolition of stalls, affecting at least 8,000 vendors.
US Consulate
At the US Consulate, which used to be located at Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, around 5,000 students attended a rally to boycott classes on November 30, 1983.
“The US Consulate protest in particular was a Bonifacio Day protest…their banners read ipatumba ang Marcos-US dictatorship (Down with the Marcos-US dictatorship),” Enero said.
Redemptorist Church
The Redemptorist Church was where Father Rosales “Rudy” Romano, a Redemptorist priest who was active during the campaign against the Marcos regime, served.
On July 11, 1985, Romano was allegedly taken by military operatives in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City and was never found again.
The church became a headquarters for search parties organized for the priest.
Cebu Provincial Capitol
The infamous Battle at the Capitol is one of the most violent protests that took the lives of some activists, including 17-year-old Raul Pintoy.
“On May 19, 1984, the traditional opposition held protests… anti-Marcos traditional politicians protested in the Capitol, along with other groups, because of the snap elections,” Enero said in a mix of Cebuano and English.
According to Enero, police forcefully removed activists from the Cebu Provincial Capitol, resulting in a massive brawl.
Katipunan Street
On July 11, 1986, the Cebu City government installed a marker along Katipunan Street in Barangay Tisay to honor the memory of Father Rosales “Rudy” Romano.
“Here marks the place where Fr. Rudy Romano, a Redemptorist father and human rights fighter, was abducted by armed men of the deposed Marcos regime on July 11, 1985,” the marker read.
Sanciangko Street
On the same day of Romano’s disappearance, a youth activist by the name of Roland “Levi” Ybañez was also abducted and never resurfaced.
“Sanciangko Street was where Levi was abducted. That is one of the Martial Law human rights abuses that was recorded in our archives,” Gomez told Rappler.
Activist groups still conduct activities to remember their contributions to Cebu’s People Power history.
Carmelite Monastery
From February 22 to 23 in 1986, Corazon Aquino sought sanctuary at the Carmelite Monastery. Many historians claimed that the nuns at the papal enclosure did so to show “unity” against the Marcos dictatorship.
In a previous Rappler article, Carmelite Mother Superior Aimee said she used her prerogative then to allow Aquino, a non-Carmelite priest or nun, to enter the monastery without permission from the Pope.
“Giila sa mga madreng Carmelite si Cory Aquino isip President (The Carmelite nuns acknowledged Cory Aquino as the Oresident),” Project Gunita’s post read.
Metro Colon
According to Enero, Metro Colon, the oldest national road in the Philippines, was a convergence point for many activists hailing from the north and south of Cebu.
Enero said the road is where many activists during the First Quarter Storm and anti-Marcos campaigns conducted rallies and spoke on numerous issues concerning the urban poor, students, and other sectors.
One of the major people’s uprisings that happened in Metro Colon is the Lakbayan where protestors against the regime walked from Danao City in the north and protestors from Carcar City in the south to meet at the center of the old road.
As of posting time, researchers at Project Gunita are still collating more documents and testimonies from activists who were present during the anti-Marcos campaigns.
Enero encouraged fellow Cebuanos and supporters to go to the markers and take their pictures there to commemorate the “Road to EDSA” in Cebu.
“You don’t need to wait for a movement to learn all about this. It is there for you,” Gomez said.
For those interested in helping Project Gunita, click on this link. – Rappler.com
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‘It’s been really hard’: Kyla opens up about suffering fifth miscarriage
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MANILA, Philippines – Kyla disclosed in the Wednesday, February 21 episode of ABS-CBN’s Magandang Buhay that she had suffered another miscarriage.
The singer made an appearance on the morning talk show with her husband, basketball coach Rich Alvarez, and the two opened up about the challenges they went through as a married couple. According to Kyla, their biggest challenge was giving their 10-year-old son Toby a sibling.
“We’ve been struggling for years and years and years. It’s been really hard, especially very recent lang ‘yung sa amin eh. Just before Christmas actually I suffered another one (miscarriage),” she said.
This is the fifth time Kyla has suffered a miscarriage. In 2018, the singer suffered two miscarriages just months apart. Back then, she wrote: “I will always wonder about the birthdays that we will never get to celebrate.”
She had another miscarriage in July 2021, and her fourth in June 2022. “But losing you…again…for the fourth time is unimaginable. I can’t even put my feelings into words,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
Despite this, the singer said that she remains thankful that they were able to have a child.
“At least nabigyan kami ng isa and kung madadagdagan pa, bonus na lang ‘yun,” she said.
(At least, we were given one child and if we have another, that would just be a bonus.)
Kyla also expressed her gratitude for having Rich as her partner.
“I don’t think anyone would love me like the way he loves me or ever will love me,” she said.
She also left a message for their child Toby, saying that nothing and no one will ever be as important as him to them.
“We just feel so lucky and blessed that we have you, anak. You’re an amazing kid. Whether or not, magkaroon ka ng sibling or ano (you’ll have a sibling or not) – sorry, that we couldn’t give it to you – but we love you so much. And now, you have all our attention,” she said.
Kyla and Rich tied the knot in 2011 after dating for seven years. They welcomed Toby in May 2013. – Rappler.com
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‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout
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COMMAND. Head coach Tim Cone in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – The perfectionist that he is, coach Tim Cone sees plenty of room for improvement even after Gilas Pilipinas’ dominant debut in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
The Philippines’ 94-64 demolition of host Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, showed Cone both the good and the bad as they aim to build for the future with more important games coming up.
Expected to coast to a lopsided win, world No. 38 Philippines struggled to pull away early as Hong Kong punched above the weight of its No. 119 ranking as it trailed by just two possessions, 37-41, at the end of the first half.
“First half, everybody was tentative, everybody was trying hard but they were tentative, and we were missing shots we should have made,” Cone told Filipino reporters here.
“We were a little over-extended defensively, just all the things we weren’t supposed to be doing, we were doing in the first half. I just couldn’t get our minds settled and on the game itself.”
“I think it’s just that first game jitters playing together.”
The Filipinos, though, turned things around after the break and opened the floodgates behind a 30-9 blast in the third quarter.
Forcing the hosts to miss 12 of their 15 shots and cough up 5 turnovers in the third period, the Philippines turned defense into offense to build a commanding 71-46 lead.
When the dust settled, four players scored in double figures for the Filipinos: Justin Brownlee (16), Kevin Quiambao (15), Kai Sotto (13), and Jamie Malonzo (11).
“That’s more of what we want from this team – to create more offense from our defense, not just trying to come up and take quick shots. In that regard, the second half was better,” said Cone.
“But it’s obvious to anybody, I think we have a long ways to go.”
A more fearsome foe awaits Gilas Pilipinas as it hosts Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday, February 25, to close out the first window.
Chinese Taipei, which finished fourth in the last Asian Games which the Philippines ruled, is determined for a bounce-back win after dropping its Asia Cup Qualifiers opener by way of an 89-69 loss to New Zealand.
“We need to play a lot, lot better than we did tonight,” said Cone. – Rappler.com
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Most Filipinos believe climate change threatens health – SWS survey
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22/02/2024 18:48
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RAINY WEATHER. Commuters brave the rain and flooding in Manila on August 31, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – Most Filipinos believe climate change threatens physical and mental health, according to a recent survey the Social Weather Stations conducted last December.
Eighty-eight percent (88%) of Filipino adult respondents said climate change has a dangerous impact on their physical health, while 81% said it poses a risk to their mental health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated climate change’s direct damage costs to health to be between $2 billion to $4 billion per year by 2030.
Climate change is a “threat multiplier” that increases the risk of deaths and the spread of diseases due to extreme weather events, the WHO said.
Among the health risks identified by WHO were heat-related and respiratory illnesses as well as water-borne and food-borne diseases. (READ: How climate change is making the world sick)
The number of Filipinos who perceived climate change’s impact on health was higher than those who said they experienced severe, moderate, and little impacts of climate change.
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Filipinos felt impacts of climate change the past three years, down by 7 points from a similar survey last October.
The recognition of the threat to health and lives had 56% of Filipinos saying they felt sadness, while 43% expressed anxiety. The survey allowed for respondents to give multiple answers. Forty-three percent (43%) said they also felt fear.
Eighty-seven percent (87%) felt negative emotions about climate change, while a minority, 22%, said they have patience, hope, calmness, and courage amid the crisis.
A point higher than those who felt sadness over this predicament, 57% of Filipinos still think that the crisis could be stopped if real actions were to be done.
However, this number of Filipinos exhibiting an optimistic outlook fell by 12 points from October 2023 and 19 points from December 2022.
Meanwhile, those who believe that the crisis was now beyond humanity’s control rose by 10 points from October 2023 and 16 points from December 2022.
Going by recent surveys, it seems that Filipinos’ hope that humans could do something about climate change was slowly diminishing.
Despite the souring outlook, a big majority of Filipinos still believe they can do something to at least reduce climate risk.
Seventy-four percent (74%) of respondents agreed to the statement, “People like me can do something to reduce climate risk or risks resulting from climate change.”
In comparison, 17% were undecided about their capacity to do something, while 9% disagreed.
The SWS conducted the survey from December 8 to 11, 2023, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults nationwide. The sampling error margins were ±2.8% for national percentages and ±5.7% for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Read more details from the survey here. – Rappler.com
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Opposition bares some Senate bets for 2025 elections
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22/02/2024 16:11
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MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) spokesperson Leila de Lima on Thursday, February 22, bared some of the opposition’s Senate bets in the 2025 midterm elections.
In a text message to Rappler, De Lima said that the LP will field former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno as “opposition candidates.”
“They intend to be opposition candidates. Senator Kiko is surely an LP candidate. Senator Bam and Dean Chel are not officially LP members,” De Lima said, when asked to confirm her statement at a media forum that the three would join the 2025 Senate race as opposition bets.
De Lima, a former senator, also said that the party will try to convince former vice president Leni Robredo to run for senator.
Robredo has been mum about her political plans amid her supporters’ clamor for her to run for the Senate.
Pangilinan, who ran as Robredo’s vice president in the 2022 elections, was a senator from 2001 to 2013, and from 2016 to 2022.
Aquino, who was a senator from 2013 to 2019, will also attempt a comeback. He lost in the 2019 senatorial race, placing 14th.
Diokno ran for the Senate in the last two elections, placing 21st in 2019 and 19th in 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Senator Risa Hontiveros was the lone opposition bet to secure a seat in the Senate.
The LP was the ruling party during the administration of the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III from 2010 to 2016. Many of its members had joined other political parties. – Rappler.com
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Good luck to these candidates facing “three-headed dragons” in the 2025 and 2028 elections. They must also prepare to confront the death-threatening, bald, money-eating, and virgin-eating eagles of Davao City. Good luck to these and future LP candidates.
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PH authorities issue immigration alerts vs fugitive Arnie Teves
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22/02/2024 20:42
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EX-LAWMAKER. In this file photo, then Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnie Teves presides a plenary session as deputy speaker in March 2021.
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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine authorities had issued immigration alerts versus former lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday, February 22.
The justice department said two alert list orders were issued through the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to restrict the movements of fugitive Teves and facilitate his arrest through cooperation from other countries. The former Negros Oriental lawmaker was the alleged mastermind behind the assassination of then Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in March 2023.
According to the justice department, the alert list orders were issued in relation to the warrant of arrest against Teves dated September 5, 2023, and an Interpol Blue Notice published on February 19, 2024. A local Manila court also recently canceled the passport of the fugitive former lawmaker.
Under BI Operations No. SBM-20140-002, a person under an alert list order has limited mobility. When apprehended, persons under the said list would be turned over to the custody of the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation if he/she is a subject of a warrant of arrest.
If the person’s inclusion in the list was also because of a warrant, the passport of the said person would be confiscated by immigration authorities and turned over to the BI’s legal division.
“These orders direct all BI officers to promptly report any information regarding Teves’ entry, exit, or attempted entry/exit to the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation. Further, BI officers are instructed to refer Teves to the PNP or NBI whenever encountered at any port of entry,” the DOJ said in a statement.
On the matter of the Interpol’s involvement in the said case, the said intergovernmental organization issues notices based on international requests that will allow police forces in member states to share crime-related information. Upon the request of a country, the Interpol’s general secretariat may issue appropriate notices.
A blue notice is issued “to locate, identify, or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation.” As early as March 2023, DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla had said they would ask the Interpol to issue a blue notice against suspects in the Degamo case. Teves was not yet considered the alleged mastermind at the time.
Teves has been out of the country since February 2023 and refused to return after being linked to Degamo’s killing. In May 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Teves sought asylum in Timor Leste but was denied.
After his implication in the assassination, Teves also failed to physically show up during session days at the House of Representatives. Later on, in a historic first, the legislative’s lower chamber voted to expel him as Negros Oriental 3rd District representative.
Aside from murder and other criminal charges, the Philippines’ anti-terror council has also designated Teves as a terrorist. – Rappler.com
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‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout
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COMMAND. Head coach Tim Cone in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – The perfectionist that he is, coach Tim Cone sees plenty of room for improvement even after Gilas Pilipinas’ dominant debut in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
The Philippines’ 94-64 demolition of host Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, showed Cone both the good and the bad as they aim to build for the future with more important games coming up.
Expected to coast to a lopsided win, world No. 38 Philippines struggled to pull away early as Hong Kong punched above the weight of its No. 119 ranking as it trailed by just two possessions, 37-41, at the end of the first half.
“First half, everybody was tentative, everybody was trying hard but they were tentative, and we were missing shots we should have made,” Cone told Filipino reporters here.
“We were a little over-extended defensively, just all the things we weren’t supposed to be doing, we were doing in the first half. I just couldn’t get our minds settled and on the game itself.”
“I think it’s just that first game jitters playing together.”
The Filipinos, though, turned things around after the break and opened the floodgates behind a 30-9 blast in the third quarter.
Forcing the hosts to miss 12 of their 15 shots and cough up 5 turnovers in the third period, the Philippines turned defense into offense to build a commanding 71-46 lead.
When the dust settled, four players scored in double figures for the Filipinos: Justin Brownlee (16), Kevin Quiambao (15), Kai Sotto (13), and Jamie Malonzo (11).
“That’s more of what we want from this team – to create more offense from our defense, not just trying to come up and take quick shots. In that regard, the second half was better,” said Cone.
“But it’s obvious to anybody, I think we have a long ways to go.”
A more fearsome foe awaits Gilas Pilipinas as it hosts Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday, February 25, to close out the first window.
Chinese Taipei, which finished fourth in the last Asian Games which the Philippines ruled, is determined for a bounce-back win after dropping its Asia Cup Qualifiers opener by way of an 89-69 loss to New Zealand.
“We need to play a lot, lot better than we did tonight,” said Cone. – Rappler.com
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Philippines watching US presidential race closely, seeks stronger ties, envoy says
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FILE PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a US Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is closely watching the US presidential race but would view any change in leadership as an opportunity to renew the strengthening alliance between the two countries, Manila’s longtime envoy to Washington said on Thursday, February 22.
Security engagements between the defense treaty allies have stepped up considerably under US President Joe Biden and Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with both leaders keen to counter what they see as China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
The Philippines, a former US colony, is Washington’s closest ally in Southeast Asia and its proximity to Taiwan makes it crucial to US efforts to counter a potential invasion by China of the democratic island it views as its own territory.
“The only challenge that we face, especially for us in the embassy in Washington DC, is what happens in November. It’s a concern for every country who would be the next president … everybody is preparing for that,” Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez told Reuters in a video interview.
Biden is likely to face Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner to be the party’s presidential candidate, in a rematch in November’s presidential election.
“Any change is always something that we welcome,” Romualdez added.
“It gives us an opportunity to renew what we’ve already been saying, that our relationship with the United States is an important one, we value it, and we really hope that this is the same feeling that they have for us.”
Under Marcos, the Philippines nearly doubled the number of its bases accessible to US forces, including three new sites facing Taiwan, as it shifts its focus to territorial defense.
Military exercises have taken place regularly for decades, but maneuvers have extended lately to include joint air and sea patrols over the South China Sea and close to Taiwan, actions China has seen as provocations and “stirring up trouble”.
Beijing’s ties with Manila have soured amid repeated spats over disputed features in the Philippine exclusive economic zone, during which China’s coast guard has used water cannon to drive away Philippine vessels, disrupting fishing and resupply missions to troops in what Beijing sees as its territory.
The Philippines’ western allies and “like-minded” partners see China’s “aggressive behavior as totally unacceptable,” said Romualdez, a cousin of the Philippine president.
He said it would not waiver in its is commitment to defend its sovereignty and sovereign rights in the South China Sea and “will not back down” over the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef on which the Philippines grounded an old warship in 1999 to serve as a military outpost.
Despite other global challenges, the United States remains “committed to our mutual defense treaty, committed to our alliance,” Romualdez said.
That 1951 treaty binds both countries to defend each other in the event of attack and Marcos last year succeeded in pushing Washington to make clear the extent of that security commitment.
Romualdez also said the relationship was expanding in economic areas too, with the United States due to send its first presidential trade mission to the Philippines next month, for which there was “very, very strong” interest from American companies. – Rappler.com
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New system, same skills: Ex-F2 setters Fajardo, Alba shine as PLDT, Choco Mucho cruise
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STAR SETTERS. PLDT setter Kim Fajardo and Choco Mucho playmaker Mars Alba react in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference
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MANILA, Philippines – Setters are on-court extensions of coaches in the world of volleyball and carry tremendous responsibilities in-game, but Kim Fajardo and Mars Alba quickly proved that they can thrive in whatever system they are placed in.
In the continuation of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday, February 22, Fajardo and the PLDT High Speed Hitters gave a snapshot of their massive title-contender potential as they blew out the upstart Galeries Highrisers after a first-set scare, 25-22, 25-6, 25-9.
The former F2 setter repaid head coach Rald Ricafort’s trust to immediately put her in the starting lineup, as she finished with 11 excellent sets and helped wingers like Savie Davison (19 points) and Jules Samonte (15 points) get into their offensive rhythm all game long.
The same could be said in the second game of the double-header at the FilOil EcoOil Centre as Alba, another ex-F2 playmaker, shone in her new role with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, who drubbed the Nxled Chameleons, 25-12, 25-22, 25-18.
Alba, a former UAAP Finals MVP with La Salle, tallied 18 excellent sets as usual starter Deanna Wong sat out due to a knee injury.
Reigning PVL MVP Sisi Rondina was the main beneficiary of Alba’s playmaking, tallying 17 points in just three sets, while star opposite Kat Tolentino added 12.
The sophomore setter admitted to being nervous after learning that she will take the place of Wong, one of the PVL’s most popular players, but was thankful that Wong and the rest of Choco Mucho were nothing but supportive in her Flying Titans debut.
“Of course, there’s pressure, but I just took it as a challenge given that the [setter] position for last conference’s silver medalists is a tough one to fill,” Alba said in Filipino. “I’m also thankful of ate Deanna because she was guiding me throughout the game.”
Fajardo was likewise thankful of her new teammates and coaches as she mapped her way around a new system after seven years donning the F2 colors.
“At first, I had a hard time adjusting, but eventually it became easy thanks to everyone around me,” she said in Filipino. “I’m happy with the result of our first game, but we have so much left to polish.”
Moving forward, both PLDT and Choco Mucho are expected to be legitimate threats to the PVL All-Filipino throne currently held by the Creamline Cool Smashers, but Fajardo and Alba – both championship-winning setters – are more than ready for the challenges ahead.
“I think having her smarts is a really big thing that we take advantage of,” Davison, last conference’s top scorer, said of Fajardo. “Her being a setter, her being offensive (minded) is one thing, but her talking to everyone and telling us what to do and what to run is a really good sign of leadership on the court.”
“[Mars] is getting there. We’re seeing good things, but still some things to correct,” Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin said in Filipino of Alba. “I hope she keeps it up so our games get better and better soon.” – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas aces 1st test of 4-year quest with 30-point rout of Hong Kong
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22/02/2024 21:58
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PASS. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas passed the first test of its four-year quest with flying colors.
Banking on a big third quarter, the Nationals pulled away from host Hong Kong and claimed a 94-64 win for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Head coach Tim Cone underscored the importance of building a solid foundation in his bid to bring the national team to greater heights and his wards delivered to gain an early lead in Group B.
Justin Brownlee, Kai Sotto, and Dwight Ramos showed the way as the Filipinos unleashed a 30-9 blast in the third quarter to break the game wide open after holding a slim 41-37 lead at halftime.
“We were quite surprised. I thought we came out a little tentative, but then in the second half, I thought we relaxed a little bit, played better, defended better, and got on a little bit of a run,” said Cone.
Back in action after serving a three-month suspension brought by his failed doping test in the Asian Games, Brownlee churned out all-around numbers of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Sotto also rose to the occasion in the absence of injured big men June Mar Fajardo and AJ Edu as he supplied a double-double of 13 points of 15 rebounds with 2 blocks in the 30-point romp.
Brownlee and Sotto took charge in the first half before Ramos – who finished with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists – sparked the Filipinos’ third quarter breakaway.
Ramos hauled down an offensive rebound, scored a floater, made a steal, dished out an assist, and sank a three-pointer in succession for a 60-45 lead and the Nationals never looked back.
Back-to-back three-pointers by Jamie Malonzo and Chris Newsome pushed Gilas Pilipinas’ lead to 71-46 going into the final salvo before young gun Kevin Quiambao helped the Filipinos close it out strong.
Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP and the only collegiate player in the team, scattered 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Philippines cruised the rest of the way.
“I just stayed ready throughout the game. The first half was kind of shaky for us. But we adjusted in the second half,” said Quiambao.
Filipino fans in Hong Kong came out to support and the national team treated them to a superb showcase of unselfish basketball.
All of the 11 players who suited up for the Nationals scored as they consciously shared the ball, with 33 of their 37 field goals coming off assists.
Scottie Thompson topped the playmaking department, tallying 9 assists on top of 5 points, while Chris Newsome and CJ Perez dished out 3 assists each and combined for 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Leung Shiu Wah topscored for Hong Kong with 15 points built on five triples, while Duncan Reid – who saw action in the PBA as a member of guest team Bay Area Dragons – netted 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.
Philippines 94 – Brownlee 16, Quiambao 15, Sotto 13, Malonzo 11, Ramos 9, Newsome 7, Aguilar 6, Oftana 5, Thompson 5, Perez 5, Tamayo 2.
Hong Kong 64 – Leung 15, Xu 13, Reid 12, Yeung 12, Yang 5, Tsoi 4, So 3, Ho 0, Liu 0. Tam 0. Wong 0, Chan 0.
Quarters: 23-15, 41-37, 71-46, 94-64.
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Apolinario rises from knockdown to stop Thai, earns world title shot
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22/02/2024 21:22
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UNBEATEN. Dave Apolinario (second from right) celebrates with his team after stopping Thai foe Tanes Ongjunta.
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TOKYO, Japan – Dave Apolinario rebounded from a third-round knockdown and knocked out Thai Tanes Ongjunta in the fourth on Thursday night, February 22, to extend his winning streak to 20 at the Korakuen Hall here.
More important, Apolinario lined himself up for a world title crack this year.
Apolinario tagged the Thai with a head punch only to be caught by a counter right by Ongjunta coming from the ropes.
Apolinario dropped to his knees and was given the count. The pride of Maasim, Sarangani and General Santos City bided his time to clear his mind.
A clash of heads then occurred before the round ended with the Thai sustaining a deep cut on the left eyebrow.
Having recovered his poise, Apolinario dropped Ongjunta with a left straight, but the Thai was able to beat the count. Living up to his moniker, Dobermann, Apolinario went all out and again floored Ongjunta with a right uppercut.
The Thai gamely tried to stand, but again fell to his knees and became Apolinario’s 14th knockout victim. Ongjunta, a two-time Southeast Asian Games silver medalist, tumbled to 12-2 with 6 knockouts.
Sanman Boxing head JC Manangquil said a world title fight in any of boxing’s major sanctioning bodies will be worked out for Apolinario this year.
According to Mike Pelayo, who co-manages Apolinario, it was the first time for the former International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion to suffer a knockdown.
Apolinario said he was shaken a bit, but warded it off as he knew that a world title shot is at stake.
He will get it, for sure. – Rappler.com
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GrabBike relaunch? Grab readying its motorcycle taxis even without approval
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After its “backdoor entry” into the motorcycle taxi market through Move It, Grab is at it again. But this time, the ride-hailing giant looks like it’s gearing up to operate its own motorcycle taxi service – even while it has yet to be officially allowed to do so.
Grab has begun to recruit riders for what seems to be the upcoming relaunch of GrabBike, a motorcycle taxi service within the app, according to industry sources and concerned groups.
Sources tell Rappler that Grab is onboarding riders and even tapping motorcycle community leaders to help the company build up its motorcycle taxi fleet. Grab is even offering to give the first 2,000 riders free helmets, long sleeve shirts, and P200 in gas allowance, based on promotional materials seen by Rappler.
But wait, is Grab allowed to do this? Or is it confident that it can crack the motorcycle taxi market now that it has what appears to be a powerful backer?
Grab is among seven new applicants for the motorcycle taxi pilot program. The key word here is “applicant” because so far, there are only three accredited motorcycle taxi firms: Angkas, JoyRide, and Move It.
That’s because motorcycle taxi operations in the Philippines remain limited under a pilot study that’s been running since 2019. The technical working group (TWG) in charge of that study only approved the three aforementioned motorcycle taxi firms. Grab applied to join the pilot study as well, but failed to make the cut.
But that hasn’t stopped Grab from setting its sights on the lucrative motorcycle taxi market. In 2022, Grab bought out Move It in a deal that some lawmakers have called a “backdoor entry” into the industry.
Now Grab seems to be making moves to start its own service, on top of Move It. The ride-hailing giant has been reaching out to riders to “opt-in” to its GrabBike service by accomplishing a “survey form.”
Based on promotional materials and forms reviewed by Rappler, riders can enter their details and documents through the form, after which they will be required to complete “skills training” at a scheduled date.
Aside from driving for GrabBike, riders may also be tapped to serve for GrabFood or GrabExpress, according to the terms and conditions. Grab also noted in its form that signing up isn’t a guarantee that a rider would be able to drive for GrabBike, as it would depend on the “available slots.”
Grab declined to comment on whether or not it was promoting the “survey form” for GrabBike.
Although GrabBike operates in other countries like Vietnam and Thailand, it’s already had a troubled past in the Philippines. GrabBike previously operated in the country before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered it to shut down in 2016, given that the government did not have any regulations yet for motorcycle services.
The LTFRB has also recently made it clear that Grab is not yet allowed to operate motorcycle taxis.
“Prefatorily, the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group agrees with your statement that Grab is not authorized to participate in the pilot implementation study or to operate a motorcycle taxi service. At present, only Angkas, Joyride, and Move It are allowed to participate in the said study,” the LTFRB said in a February 1 letter given to Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection president Ariel Inton.
Inton believes that before Grab acts, it still has to secure proper approval from the TWG to participate, especially given its already controversial buyout of Move It.
“Grab is advocating competition, pero sa totoo lang, ang nangyayari, it’s trying to monopolize everything. Kaya nga dapat, the TWG should not accept new applications dahil they have to resolve first the problem about Grab and Move It. Hindi puwedeng ipasok ang Grab, tapos ‘yung Move It, Grab din,” Inton told Rappler.
(Grab is advocating competition, but in truth, it’s trying to monopolize everything. That’s why the TWG should not accept new applications because they have to resolve first the problem about Grab and Move It. They can’t let Grab enter, and then Move It is also under Grab)
Grab also declined to comment on the LTFRB letter shown above.
Others also fear that Grab’s entry into the motorcycle taxi market could be anti-competitive. Back when Grab first ventured into motorcycle taxis through Move It, Marikina City 2nd District Representative Stella Quimbo previously called on the Philippine Competition Commission to watch over Grab, fearing that it could use its powerful app to rapidly dominate and crowd out the fledgling motorcycle taxi market.
Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo also told Rappler that Grab’s entry into motorcycle taxis could be “anti-competitive.”
“With Grab’s massive capital and advantage sa tech, kawawa local players. Kung Uber nga nabili nila, what more itong iba. Talo na naman ang commuters at riders diyan (the local players suffer. If they were able to buy out Uber, what more these other players. It’s the commuters and riders who lose),” Gustilo told Rappler.
But why is Grab so confident reaching out to riders if it hasn’t even been officially allowed to participate in the motorcycle taxi study? Or does it already have an implicit seal of approval?
Recall that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously attended a dinner hosted by Grab’s chief executive officer Anthony Tan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in January 2023. Tan would later visit Marcos in Malacañang with an “investment commitment” that would supposedly translate into 500,000 jobs.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, Tan said then that it was “just a matter of unshackling things so the company could soar further.” In various briefings and Congress hearings, Grab has long pushed for the full legalization of motorcycle taxis beyond the pilot study.
About a year after his meeting with Tan in Malacañang, Marcos again met with Grab – and this time, with the entire board.
“We’re working with Grab to legalize motorcycle taxis and relax regulations on TNVS. More transport options will benefit commuters, drivers, and MSMEs,” the President said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, February 20, showing him surrounded by all of Grab Holding’s board members.
Now that the President has publicly committed to working with the ride-hailing giant in reshaping regulations, will it just be a matter of time before Grab dominates the motorcycle taxi market too? – Rappler.com
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Bishop Ambo David elected vice president of Asian bishops’ assembly
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22/02/2024 20:30
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SHEPHERD. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.
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MANILA, Philippines – Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), was elected vice president of the assembly of Catholic bishops in Asia.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) chose David when its central committee met in Bangkok on Thursday, February 22, according to CBCP News.
This is the latest international assignment of David, a 64-year-old native of Betis, Guagua, Pampanga, who is an internationally trained Bible scholar and a prominent voice in Philippine society.
In October 2023, David – best remembered for defending drug war victims in the Philippines – was elected one of seven members of the information body of a crucial Vatican summit.
At FABC on Thursday, chosen along with David was the body’s new president, Indian Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão of Goa, and its new secretary-general, Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo.
The three new FABC officials will begin their terms in January 2025.
FABC is a coordinating body of Roman Catholic bishops in Asia that was founded in Manila in 1970, when Pope Paul VI was visiting the Philippines. Its secretariat is now based in Bangkok.
Decisions of FABC are not binding on the bishops of Asia, because in the command structure of the Catholic Church, each bishop is answerable only to the Pope in Rome.
FABC statements through the years, however, have provided critical direction for the Church in Asia. The assembly has tackled contemporary problems such as climate change, migration, poverty, and the breakdown of families.
Despite efforts to spread the Catholic faith in the world’s biggest continent, Catholics remain a small minority in Asia – 153.36 million or only 3.32% of the population, according to statistics released by the Vatican in October 2023.
In contrast, the percentage of Catholics stands at 64.08% in the Americas, 39.58% in Europe, 25.94% in Oceania, and 19.38% in Africa. – Rappler.com
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PH authorities issue immigration alerts vs fugitive Arnie Teves
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22/02/2024 20:42
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EX-LAWMAKER. In this file photo, then Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnie Teves presides a plenary session as deputy speaker in March 2021.
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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine authorities had issued immigration alerts versus former lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday, February 22.
The justice department said two alert list orders were issued through the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to restrict the movements of fugitive Teves and facilitate his arrest through cooperation from other countries. The former Negros Oriental lawmaker was the alleged mastermind behind the assassination of then Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in March 2023.
According to the justice department, the alert list orders were issued in relation to the warrant of arrest against Teves dated September 5, 2023, and an Interpol Blue Notice published on February 19, 2024. A local Manila court also recently canceled the passport of the fugitive former lawmaker.
Under BI Operations No. SBM-20140-002, a person under an alert list order has limited mobility. When apprehended, persons under the said list would be turned over to the custody of the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation if he/she is a subject of a warrant of arrest.
If the person’s inclusion in the list was also because of a warrant, the passport of the said person would be confiscated by immigration authorities and turned over to the BI’s legal division.
“These orders direct all BI officers to promptly report any information regarding Teves’ entry, exit, or attempted entry/exit to the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation. Further, BI officers are instructed to refer Teves to the PNP or NBI whenever encountered at any port of entry,” the DOJ said in a statement.
On the matter of the Interpol’s involvement in the said case, the said intergovernmental organization issues notices based on international requests that will allow police forces in member states to share crime-related information. Upon the request of a country, the Interpol’s general secretariat may issue appropriate notices.
A blue notice is issued “to locate, identify, or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation.” As early as March 2023, DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla had said they would ask the Interpol to issue a blue notice against suspects in the Degamo case. Teves was not yet considered the alleged mastermind at the time.
Teves has been out of the country since February 2023 and refused to return after being linked to Degamo’s killing. In May 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Teves sought asylum in Timor Leste but was denied.
After his implication in the assassination, Teves also failed to physically show up during session days at the House of Representatives. Later on, in a historic first, the legislative’s lower chamber voted to expel him as Negros Oriental 3rd District representative.
Aside from murder and other criminal charges, the Philippines’ anti-terror council has also designated Teves as a terrorist. – Rappler.com
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Thomasian student activist receives show-cause letter from UST administration
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HANDS OFF STUDENT LEADERS. Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis leads a protest at the University of Santo Tomas on Monday, February 19.
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MANILA, Philippines – With the censorship controversy at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) still simmering, a student activist who led on Monday, February 19, a protest which urged Thomasians to help defend campus press freedom received a “show cause notice” from the school for allegedly violating UST’s Code of Conduct.
In particular, UST’s Office for Student Affairs (OSA) called out Raven Racelis, a philosophy student at the university, for being the chairperson of the organization Panday Sining UST.
She was told to explain in writing why she should not be disciplined for her infraction.
Racelis said in a statement that the UST-OSA notice alleged that she violated the Code of Conduct which states that students “shall join or form only student organizations whose objectives uphold the vision and mission of the University,” and that they shall not use the schools name or logo in any activity “unless duly authorized by the Office of the Secretary General.”
Racelis added that the UST-OSA based its notice on a September 6, 2023 social media post “showing that you are the Chairperson of the said organization.”
Panday Sining, a national demographic mass organization, describes itself as a “national performing group of artists aiming to create art as a medium for progressive expressions of national democracy.”
“To be targeted by the UST admin is a brand of progressiveness — proof that I spoke out against the student repression in UST, rebelled against state fascism, and stood with the basic sectors in the fight for national democracy,” said Racelis in a statement.
Earlier this week, the university took heavy flak for forcing TomasinoWeb, its student-led digital media organization, to take down a now-viral photo of some of its students entering a convenience store. UST said the social post was a “source of public ridicule.”
The picture was a part of a social media post featuring students from different colleges wearing their “Type B” uniforms, which are typically worn during the first half of the year.
“Handa ako at hindi ako natatakot dahil alam naman natin na between [the university] and me, sila ang mali dito. Nasa likod ko ang mga Tomasino na biktima rin ng pagiging represibo nito,” Racelis told Rappler in an interview, adding that she is currently drafting a response to university officials with the help of her legal team.
The national office of Panday Sining expressed its support for Racelis and slammed UST for being “desperate in maintaining the rotting education system which is repressive in nature.”
“If the mission of UST is to dedicate itself to the generation, advancement, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge to form competent and compassionate persons committed to serve the Church, the nation, and the global community, then it is clear that the administration of UST itself is failing,” it said in a statement.
Kabataan Representative Raoul Manuel also reacted to the show-cause notice in several X posts.
When will the madness stop?!? https://t.co/Gm5YlZLxvp
Hear. I'm sure no school can issue show cause orders to thousands of students who stand as one against repression. https://t.co/MogVf3M4hF
UST is no stranger when it comes to issues surrounding censorship. In 2020, organizations blasted the university for implementing stricter rules for social media posting.
Less than a year later, the university was called out on social media for asking an aspiring student leader to remove his Zoom background showing a protest, during a live debate.
Rappler has reached out to the university’s secretary-general and director for student affairs to ask for comment, but has not received a response as of this writing. This story will be updated with their reply once it is available. – Rappler.com
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Gilas Pilipinas aces 1st test of 4-year quest with 30-point rout of Hong Kong
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PASS. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas passed the first test of its four-year quest with flying colors.
Banking on a big third quarter, the Nationals pulled away from host Hong Kong and claimed a 94-64 win for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Head coach Tim Cone underscored the importance of building a solid foundation in his bid to bring the national team to greater heights and his wards delivered to gain an early lead in Group B.
Justin Brownlee, Kai Sotto, and Dwight Ramos showed the way as the Filipinos unleashed a 30-9 blast in the third quarter to break the game wide open after holding a slim 41-37 lead at halftime.
“We were quite surprised. I thought we came out a little tentative, but then in the second half, I thought we relaxed a little bit, played better, defended better, and got on a little bit of a run,” said Cone.
Back in action after serving a three-month suspension brought by his failed doping test in the Asian Games, Brownlee churned out all-around numbers of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
Sotto also rose to the occasion in the absence of injured big men June Mar Fajardo and AJ Edu as he supplied a double-double of 13 points of 15 rebounds with 2 blocks in the 30-point romp.
Brownlee and Sotto took charge in the first half before Ramos – who finished with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists – sparked the Filipinos’ third quarter breakaway.
Ramos hauled down an offensive rebound, scored a floater, made a steal, dished out an assist, and sank a three-pointer in succession for a 60-45 lead and the Nationals never looked back.
Back-to-back three-pointers by Jamie Malonzo and Chris Newsome pushed Gilas Pilipinas’ lead to 71-46 going into the final salvo before young gun Kevin Quiambao helped the Filipinos close it out strong.
Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP and the only collegiate player in the team, scattered 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Philippines cruised the rest of the way.
“I just stayed ready throughout the game. The first half was kind of shaky for us. But we adjusted in the second half,” said Quiambao.
Filipino fans in Hong Kong came out to support and the national team treated them to a superb showcase of unselfish basketball.
All of the 11 players who suited up for the Nationals scored as they consciously shared the ball, with 33 of their 37 field goals coming off assists.
Scottie Thompson topped the playmaking department, tallying 9 assists on top of 5 points, while Chris Newsome and CJ Perez dished out 3 assists each and combined for 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Leung Shiu Wah topscored for Hong Kong with 15 points built on five triples, while Duncan Reid – who saw action in the PBA as a member of guest team Bay Area Dragons – netted 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.
Philippines 94 – Brownlee 16, Quiambao 15, Sotto 13, Malonzo 11, Ramos 9, Newsome 7, Aguilar 6, Oftana 5, Thompson 5, Perez 5, Tamayo 2.
Hong Kong 64 – Leung 15, Xu 13, Reid 12, Yeung 12, Yang 5, Tsoi 4, So 3, Ho 0, Liu 0. Tam 0. Wong 0, Chan 0.
Quarters: 23-15, 41-37, 71-46, 94-64.
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Apolinario rises from knockdown to stop Thai, earns world title shot
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22/02/2024 21:22
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UNBEATEN. Dave Apolinario (second from right) celebrates with his team after stopping Thai foe Tanes Ongjunta.
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TOKYO, Japan – Dave Apolinario rebounded from a third-round knockdown and knocked out Thai Tanes Ongjunta in the fourth on Thursday night, February 22, to extend his winning streak to 20 at the Korakuen Hall here.
More important, Apolinario lined himself up for a world title crack this year.
Apolinario tagged the Thai with a head punch only to be caught by a counter right by Ongjunta coming from the ropes.
Apolinario dropped to his knees and was given the count. The pride of Maasim, Sarangani and General Santos City bided his time to clear his mind.
A clash of heads then occurred before the round ended with the Thai sustaining a deep cut on the left eyebrow.
Having recovered his poise, Apolinario dropped Ongjunta with a left straight, but the Thai was able to beat the count. Living up to his moniker, Dobermann, Apolinario went all out and again floored Ongjunta with a right uppercut.
The Thai gamely tried to stand, but again fell to his knees and became Apolinario’s 14th knockout victim. Ongjunta, a two-time Southeast Asian Games silver medalist, tumbled to 12-2 with 6 knockouts.
Sanman Boxing head JC Manangquil said a world title fight in any of boxing’s major sanctioning bodies will be worked out for Apolinario this year.
According to Mike Pelayo, who co-manages Apolinario, it was the first time for the former International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion to suffer a knockdown.
Apolinario said he was shaken a bit, but warded it off as he knew that a world title shot is at stake.
He will get it, for sure. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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22/02/2024 19:05
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FIBA
HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a dominant 94-64 triumph over Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Justin Brownlee delivered an all-around game of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Philippines as young gun Kevin Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP from La Salle, also impressed with 15 points.
Kai Sotto added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Filipinos, who pulled away in the third quarter with Dwight Ramos also helping fuel the key breakaway.
The Philippines will take on Chinese Taipei next at 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 25, at the PhilSports Arena.
GILAS WINS IN HONG KONG! Gilas Pilipinas cruises to a 94-64 rout of Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee finishes with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Filipinos. #AsiaCup HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/AMiSIPtFC7 pic.twitter.com/fieBGxOjqF
Now that's one way to break a zone 💯#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/um1kPw8RHS
Chris Newsome holds down the fort! ⚡️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/of3lbKO5jq
Kai Sotto jams are back on the menu 💥 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/QeCk3DOhRV
Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Hoping to lead the national team to greater heights, coach Tim Cone looks to steer the Filipinos to a promising start in the tournament that consists of three windows against a Hong Kong side seeking to pull off a major upset.
Beating host Hong Kong, ranked 119th in the world, should be a doable job for No. 38 Philippines.
Expect Cone and his charges, though, to be all business as they aim to build good habits for their other battles this year and beyond.
“We have a vision. I think everything starts with a vision. Now that we have a vision, we have a goal in mind, it is all about the process of how we get there,” said Cone.
The game marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who is back in action after leading the Nationals to the Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in October.
Brownlee has not played competitively since he failed a doping test in the Asian Games as he served a voluntary suspension that lasted three months.
The three-time PBA Best Import teams up with Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and late addition Japeth Aguilar.
A national team veteran, Aguilar got tapped to reinforce the squad in the first window as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out due to their respective injuries.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on February 25.
Two more windows await in November and February next year as the Philippines aims to qualify for the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition.
Game time is 8 pm. – Rappler.com
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New system, same skills: Ex-F2 setters Fajardo, Alba shine as PLDT, Choco Mucho cruise
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STAR SETTERS. PLDT setter Kim Fajardo and Choco Mucho playmaker Mars Alba react in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference
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MANILA, Philippines – Setters are on-court extensions of coaches in the world of volleyball and carry tremendous responsibilities in-game, but Kim Fajardo and Mars Alba quickly proved that they can thrive in whatever system they are placed in.
In the continuation of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday, February 22, Fajardo and the PLDT High Speed Hitters gave a snapshot of their massive title-contender potential as they blew out the upstart Galeries Highrisers after a first-set scare, 25-22, 25-6, 25-9.
The former F2 setter repaid head coach Rald Ricafort’s trust to immediately put her in the starting lineup, as she finished with 11 excellent sets and helped wingers like Savie Davison (19 points) and Jules Samonte (15 points) get into their offensive rhythm all game long.
The same could be said in the second game of the double-header at the FilOil EcoOil Centre as Alba, another ex-F2 playmaker, shone in her new role with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, who drubbed the Nxled Chameleons, 25-12, 25-22, 25-18.
Alba, a former UAAP Finals MVP with La Salle, tallied 18 excellent sets as usual starter Deanna Wong sat out due to a knee injury.
Reigning PVL MVP Sisi Rondina was the main beneficiary of Alba’s playmaking, tallying 17 points in just three sets, while star opposite Kat Tolentino added 12.
The sophomore setter admitted to being nervous after learning that she will take the place of Wong, one of the PVL’s most popular players, but was thankful that Wong and the rest of Choco Mucho were nothing but supportive in her Flying Titans debut.
“Of course, there’s pressure, but I just took it as a challenge given that the [setter] position for last conference’s silver medalists is a tough one to fill,” Alba said in Filipino. “I’m also thankful of ate Deanna because she was guiding me throughout the game.”
Fajardo was likewise thankful of her new teammates and coaches as she mapped her way around a new system after seven years donning the F2 colors.
“At first, I had a hard time adjusting, but eventually it became easy thanks to everyone around me,” she said in Filipino. “I’m happy with the result of our first game, but we have so much left to polish.”
Moving forward, both PLDT and Choco Mucho are expected to be legitimate threats to the PVL All-Filipino throne currently held by the Creamline Cool Smashers, but Fajardo and Alba – both championship-winning setters – are more than ready for the challenges ahead.
“I think having her smarts is a really big thing that we take advantage of,” Davison, last conference’s top scorer, said of Fajardo. “Her being a setter, her being offensive (minded) is one thing, but her talking to everyone and telling us what to do and what to run is a really good sign of leadership on the court.”
“[Mars] is getting there. We’re seeing good things, but still some things to correct,” Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin said in Filipino of Alba. “I hope she keeps it up so our games get better and better soon.” – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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22/02/2024 19:05
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FIBA
HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a dominant 94-64 triumph over Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Justin Brownlee delivered an all-around game of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Philippines as young gun Kevin Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP from La Salle, also impressed with 15 points.
Kai Sotto added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Filipinos, who pulled away in the third quarter with Dwight Ramos also helping fuel the key breakaway.
The Philippines will take on Chinese Taipei next at 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 25, at the PhilSports Arena.
GILAS WINS IN HONG KONG! Gilas Pilipinas cruises to a 94-64 rout of Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee finishes with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Filipinos. #AsiaCup HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/AMiSIPtFC7 pic.twitter.com/fieBGxOjqF
Now that's one way to break a zone 💯#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/um1kPw8RHS
Chris Newsome holds down the fort! ⚡️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/of3lbKO5jq
Kai Sotto jams are back on the menu 💥 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/QeCk3DOhRV
Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Hoping to lead the national team to greater heights, coach Tim Cone looks to steer the Filipinos to a promising start in the tournament that consists of three windows against a Hong Kong side seeking to pull off a major upset.
Beating host Hong Kong, ranked 119th in the world, should be a doable job for No. 38 Philippines.
Expect Cone and his charges, though, to be all business as they aim to build good habits for their other battles this year and beyond.
“We have a vision. I think everything starts with a vision. Now that we have a vision, we have a goal in mind, it is all about the process of how we get there,” said Cone.
The game marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who is back in action after leading the Nationals to the Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in October.
Brownlee has not played competitively since he failed a doping test in the Asian Games as he served a voluntary suspension that lasted three months.
The three-time PBA Best Import teams up with Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and late addition Japeth Aguilar.
A national team veteran, Aguilar got tapped to reinforce the squad in the first window as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out due to their respective injuries.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on February 25.
Two more windows await in November and February next year as the Philippines aims to qualify for the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition.
Game time is 8 pm. – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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FIBA
HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a dominant 94-64 triumph over Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Justin Brownlee delivered an all-around game of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Philippines as young gun Kevin Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP from La Salle, also impressed with 15 points.
Kai Sotto added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Filipinos, who pulled away in the third quarter with Dwight Ramos also helping fuel the key breakaway.
The Philippines will take on Chinese Taipei next at 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 25, at the PhilSports Arena.
GILAS WINS IN HONG KONG! Gilas Pilipinas cruises to a 94-64 rout of Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee finishes with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Filipinos. #AsiaCup HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/AMiSIPtFC7 pic.twitter.com/fieBGxOjqF
Now that's one way to break a zone 💯#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/um1kPw8RHS
Chris Newsome holds down the fort! ⚡️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/of3lbKO5jq
Kai Sotto jams are back on the menu 💥 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/QeCk3DOhRV
Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Hoping to lead the national team to greater heights, coach Tim Cone looks to steer the Filipinos to a promising start in the tournament that consists of three windows against a Hong Kong side seeking to pull off a major upset.
Beating host Hong Kong, ranked 119th in the world, should be a doable job for No. 38 Philippines.
Expect Cone and his charges, though, to be all business as they aim to build good habits for their other battles this year and beyond.
“We have a vision. I think everything starts with a vision. Now that we have a vision, we have a goal in mind, it is all about the process of how we get there,” said Cone.
The game marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who is back in action after leading the Nationals to the Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in October.
Brownlee has not played competitively since he failed a doping test in the Asian Games as he served a voluntary suspension that lasted three months.
The three-time PBA Best Import teams up with Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and late addition Japeth Aguilar.
A national team veteran, Aguilar got tapped to reinforce the squad in the first window as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out due to their respective injuries.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on February 25.
Two more windows await in November and February next year as the Philippines aims to qualify for the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition.
Game time is 8 pm. – Rappler.com
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HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a dominant 94-64 triumph over Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Justin Brownlee delivered an all-around game of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Philippines as young gun Kevin Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP from La Salle, also impressed with 15 points.
Kai Sotto added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Filipinos, who pulled away in the third quarter with Dwight Ramos also helping fuel the key breakaway.
The Philippines will take on Chinese Taipei next at 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 25, at the PhilSports Arena.
GILAS WINS IN HONG KONG! Gilas Pilipinas cruises to a 94-64 rout of Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee finishes with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Filipinos. #AsiaCup HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/AMiSIPtFC7 pic.twitter.com/fieBGxOjqF
Now that's one way to break a zone 💯#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/um1kPw8RHS
Chris Newsome holds down the fort! ⚡️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/of3lbKO5jq
Kai Sotto jams are back on the menu 💥 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/QeCk3DOhRV
Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Hoping to lead the national team to greater heights, coach Tim Cone looks to steer the Filipinos to a promising start in the tournament that consists of three windows against a Hong Kong side seeking to pull off a major upset.
Beating host Hong Kong, ranked 119th in the world, should be a doable job for No. 38 Philippines.
Expect Cone and his charges, though, to be all business as they aim to build good habits for their other battles this year and beyond.
“We have a vision. I think everything starts with a vision. Now that we have a vision, we have a goal in mind, it is all about the process of how we get there,” said Cone.
The game marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who is back in action after leading the Nationals to the Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in October.
Brownlee has not played competitively since he failed a doping test in the Asian Games as he served a voluntary suspension that lasted three months.
The three-time PBA Best Import teams up with Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and late addition Japeth Aguilar.
A national team veteran, Aguilar got tapped to reinforce the squad in the first window as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out due to their respective injuries.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on February 25.
Two more windows await in November and February next year as the Philippines aims to qualify for the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition.
Game time is 8 pm. – Rappler.com
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Most Filipinos believe climate change threatens health – SWS survey
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22/02/2024 18:48
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RAINY WEATHER. Commuters brave the rain and flooding in Manila on August 31, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – Most Filipinos believe climate change threatens physical and mental health, according to a recent survey the Social Weather Stations conducted last December.
Eighty-eight percent (88%) of Filipino adult respondents said climate change has a dangerous impact on their physical health, while 81% said it poses a risk to their mental health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated climate change’s direct damage costs to health to be between $2 billion to $4 billion per year by 2030.
Climate change is a “threat multiplier” that increases the risk of deaths and the spread of diseases due to extreme weather events, the WHO said.
Among the health risks identified by WHO were heat-related and respiratory illnesses as well as water-borne and food-borne diseases. (READ: How climate change is making the world sick)
The number of Filipinos who perceived climate change’s impact on health was higher than those who said they experienced severe, moderate, and little impacts of climate change.
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Filipinos felt impacts of climate change the past three years, down by 7 points from a similar survey last October.
The recognition of the threat to health and lives had 56% of Filipinos saying they felt sadness, while 43% expressed anxiety. The survey allowed for respondents to give multiple answers. Forty-three percent (43%) said they also felt fear.
Eighty-seven percent (87%) felt negative emotions about climate change, while a minority, 22%, said they have patience, hope, calmness, and courage amid the crisis.
A point higher than those who felt sadness over this predicament, 57% of Filipinos still think that the crisis could be stopped if real actions were to be done.
However, this number of Filipinos exhibiting an optimistic outlook fell by 12 points from October 2023 and 19 points from December 2022.
Meanwhile, those who believe that the crisis was now beyond humanity’s control rose by 10 points from October 2023 and 16 points from December 2022.
Going by recent surveys, it seems that Filipinos’ hope that humans could do something about climate change was slowly diminishing.
Despite the souring outlook, a big majority of Filipinos still believe they can do something to at least reduce climate risk.
Seventy-four percent (74%) of respondents agreed to the statement, “People like me can do something to reduce climate risk or risks resulting from climate change.”
In comparison, 17% were undecided about their capacity to do something, while 9% disagreed.
The SWS conducted the survey from December 8 to 11, 2023, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults nationwide. The sampling error margins were ±2.8% for national percentages and ±5.7% for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Read more details from the survey here. – Rappler.com
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Opposition bares some Senate bets for 2025 elections
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MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) spokesperson Leila de Lima on Thursday, February 22, bared some of the opposition’s Senate bets in the 2025 midterm elections.
In a text message to Rappler, De Lima said that the LP will field former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno as “opposition candidates.”
“They intend to be opposition candidates. Senator Kiko is surely an LP candidate. Senator Bam and Dean Chel are not officially LP members,” De Lima said, when asked to confirm her statement at a media forum that the three would join the 2025 Senate race as opposition bets.
De Lima, a former senator, also said that the party will try to convince former vice president Leni Robredo to run for senator.
Robredo has been mum about her political plans amid her supporters’ clamor for her to run for the Senate.
Pangilinan, who ran as Robredo’s vice president in the 2022 elections, was a senator from 2001 to 2013, and from 2016 to 2022.
Aquino, who was a senator from 2013 to 2019, will also attempt a comeback. He lost in the 2019 senatorial race, placing 14th.
Diokno ran for the Senate in the last two elections, placing 21st in 2019 and 19th in 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Senator Risa Hontiveros was the lone opposition bet to secure a seat in the Senate.
The LP was the ruling party during the administration of the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III from 2010 to 2016. Many of its members had joined other political parties. – Rappler.com
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Good luck to these candidates facing “three-headed dragons” in the 2025 and 2028 elections. They must also prepare to confront the death-threatening, bald, money-eating, and virgin-eating eagles of Davao City. Good luck to these and future LP candidates.
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Philippines watching US presidential race closely, seeks stronger ties, envoy says
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FILE PHOTO: Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a US Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is closely watching the US presidential race but would view any change in leadership as an opportunity to renew the strengthening alliance between the two countries, Manila’s longtime envoy to Washington said on Thursday, February 22.
Security engagements between the defense treaty allies have stepped up considerably under US President Joe Biden and Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with both leaders keen to counter what they see as China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
The Philippines, a former US colony, is Washington’s closest ally in Southeast Asia and its proximity to Taiwan makes it crucial to US efforts to counter a potential invasion by China of the democratic island it views as its own territory.
“The only challenge that we face, especially for us in the embassy in Washington DC, is what happens in November. It’s a concern for every country who would be the next president … everybody is preparing for that,” Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez told Reuters in a video interview.
Biden is likely to face Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner to be the party’s presidential candidate, in a rematch in November’s presidential election.
“Any change is always something that we welcome,” Romualdez added.
“It gives us an opportunity to renew what we’ve already been saying, that our relationship with the United States is an important one, we value it, and we really hope that this is the same feeling that they have for us.”
Under Marcos, the Philippines nearly doubled the number of its bases accessible to US forces, including three new sites facing Taiwan, as it shifts its focus to territorial defense.
Military exercises have taken place regularly for decades, but maneuvers have extended lately to include joint air and sea patrols over the South China Sea and close to Taiwan, actions China has seen as provocations and “stirring up trouble”.
Beijing’s ties with Manila have soured amid repeated spats over disputed features in the Philippine exclusive economic zone, during which China’s coast guard has used water cannon to drive away Philippine vessels, disrupting fishing and resupply missions to troops in what Beijing sees as its territory.
The Philippines’ western allies and “like-minded” partners see China’s “aggressive behavior as totally unacceptable,” said Romualdez, a cousin of the Philippine president.
He said it would not waiver in its is commitment to defend its sovereignty and sovereign rights in the South China Sea and “will not back down” over the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef on which the Philippines grounded an old warship in 1999 to serve as a military outpost.
Despite other global challenges, the United States remains “committed to our mutual defense treaty, committed to our alliance,” Romualdez said.
That 1951 treaty binds both countries to defend each other in the event of attack and Marcos last year succeeded in pushing Washington to make clear the extent of that security commitment.
Romualdez also said the relationship was expanding in economic areas too, with the United States due to send its first presidential trade mission to the Philippines next month, for which there was “very, very strong” interest from American companies. – Rappler.com
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42 Chinese POGO workers deported
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DEPORTED. Forty-two Chinese from the raided Smart Web Technology Corporation in Pasay City leave for Shanghai, China via Philippine Airlines from Manila International Airport on Thursday afternoon, February 22.
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PASAY, Philippines – Forty-two of the 43 Chinese who worked for an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Pasay City were deported on Thursday afternoon, February 22.
Bound for Shanghai, China via Philippine Airlines, the deportation followed the October 27, 2023 raid by the inter-agency team at the internet gaming hub Smart Web Technology Corporation. Among the 42, only one was female.
The Bureau of Immigration, however, offloaded one of the Chinese due to a criminal charge of slight physical injury filed against him, based on their records. He will be brought back to Smart Web Technology Corp, according to the Presidential Anti-Organize Crime Commission (PAOCC).
PAOCC said 251 foreigners – 180 Chinese, 21 Vietnamese, five Malaysians, and three more Vietnamese – have been deported since December 2023, including the 42 Chinese who comprise the fifth batch of deportees.
Officials said 731 foreigners working for Smart Web Technology were held for questioning as some of the Chinese were victims of torture and kidnapping.
PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio said the budget for deportations of POGO workers has always been shouldered by the government.
He urged foreign embassies to help cover the cost of deportation, citing the case of the workers of Smart Web Technology whose deportation alone cost the government P1.4 million. All in all, he said, the government spent some P35 million in four months.
“The fact is that the embassies do not help in covering the cost of the deportation. But what can we do? We cannot help them stay here forever,” said Casio.
Casio said the deportees were categorized as “low risk.” However, airline companies still require escorts from the government during their travel for the safety of other passengers.
“It is really ideal to have a chartered flight. However, of course, we need to fill all the seats. Unfortunately, our budget is limited to a specific number of individuals. This budget is not part of the general appropriations fund,” he said.
In China, officials said, the deportees will be detained for 45 days as they may still face criminal charges. – Rappler.com
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20 Caraga artists honored in first-ever regionwide creative fest
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22/02/2024 15:36
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DANCE. A group performs during the opening ceremonies of the first-ever Creative Caraga Festival in Butuan City on February 20, 2024.
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BUTUAN, Philippines – Twenty artists in the Caraga region took center stage as they were honored in the first-ever Creative Caraga Festival held to recognize and celebrate the achievements of prominent region-born and -based homegrown creatives across various fields on Tuesday, February 20.
Dubbed the Creative Caraga Awards, it was part of the festival organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Caraga, recognizing various categories in the region’s creative industries, such as film, performing arts, visual arts, publishing, print media, design, and traditional cultural expressions.
Gay Tidalgo, DTI-Caraga director, said the event was a celebration of the “extraordinary achievements and remarkable contributions of Caraga region’s most talented creatives across a spectrum of artistic disciplines and entrepreneurial ventures.”
“Each of the 20 awardees has demonstrated a remarkable level of innovation, ingenuity, and artistic excellence within their respective fields, making us all proud as they inspire future generations of creatives,” Tidalgo said.
Brenda Corvera, DTI assistant regional director, said the awards considered the following five criteria for the selection: creativity and innovation, outstanding achievement in respective creative endeavors, impact and influence in the community, sustainability and entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Among the recipients was Laurice Guillen, born in Butuan City, a prominent figure in Philippine cinema, recognized as an actress, film, and television director.
Guillen, who delivered a message through a video recording, said the initiative could serve as a window of opportunity, not just to honor those from Caraga who have excelled in their field, but also as a breeding ground for new and emerging talents.
“Perhaps, we can engage Caraga’s youth and introduce them to film and its related arts, encouraging them to dream differently and understand the realities faced by fellow Filipinos in the provinces,” Guillen said.
Nasipit, Agusan del Norte-born actress Jossette Campo-Atayde, popularly known as by her screen name Sylvia Sanchez, was also an awardee in the film category. She was represented by her mother at the awarding ceremony, who became emotional as she read her daughter’s message.
“Madami dami nadin po tayong nasungkit na mga awards pero sa totoo lang iba ang kurot sa puso ko dito sa award na ito dahil galing po ito sa inyo-sa aking mga kababayan dito sa Mindanao,” Sanchez’ message read in part.
(We’ve won quite a few awards, but honestly, this one feels special in my heart because it comes from you (Caraga), my fellow Mindanaoans.)
She said she will always cherish her roots in Barangay Punta in Nasipit, because it was the place where her dreams took shape.
Like Sanchez, Bayang Barrios of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, a multi-awarded singer and songwriter known for a genre that fuses folk-pop music with Mindanao’s Lumad influences, also expressed emotions upon receiving her first recognition for performing arts from the region.
“Mahirap i-please ang sarili mong lugar; hindi ka makikilala hangga’t hindi ka makakagawa ng pangalan sa ibang bansa o ibang lugar. Napaka-emosyonal din para sa akin nitong award dahil marami na akong natanggap na awards, pero ito yung first time na dito mismo sa lupang sinilangan,” Barrios said.
(Pleasing your own place is challenging; you won’t be recognized until you make a name in another country or elsewhere. I’m emotional about this because, despite receiving numerous awards, this is the first time I am being recognized right here in the land where I was born.)
The other recipients of the Creative Caraga Awards are as follows:
Audio-Visual (Film)
Performing Arts
Publishing and Printed Media
Design
Visual Arts
Traditional Cultural Expressions
The Creative Caraga Festival, a three-day event at Robinsons Place Butuan running until February 22, features various activities such as a fair exhibit, cultural and musical nights, creative industry talks, a fashion parade, and a stakeholder workshop.
Originally scheduled for December 5-7, 2023, the festival was postponed a day before the event due to a powerful earthquake that struck the region on December 2, followed by several aftershocks.
Banawe Corvera-Curato, DTI trade and industry development specialist, told Rappler that the decision to postpone, despite established connections and momentum for the event, was challenging; however, it was made to prioritize the safety and well-being of stakeholders and participants.
“The silver lining was it gave us more chance to tweak the program and improve our collaborations, more time to prepare, so at least now we are readier,” Curato said. – Rappler.com
Ivy Marie Mangadlao is a community journalist writing for Mindanews and an Aries Rufo Journalism fellow for 2023-2024.
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WATCH: Visit the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite
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22/02/2024 16:20
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CAVITE, Philippines – The Aguinaldo shrine in Kawit, Cavite preserves the legacy and history of the first Philippine president, Emilio Aguinaldo. Famed as the site where Philippine independence was proclaimed in 1898, the property is the ancestral home of General Aguinaldo.
Today, it has been converted into a museum, after Aguinaldo donated the property to the government before his death. Visitors can refresh their memory of Aguinaldo’s life and Philippine history as they walk through the first level of the house — which has been converted into a museum gallery.
Various memorabilia are displayed – a few that belonged to the nation’s youngest president, artifacts from the Philippine revolution, and even an entrance to the Aguinaldo family’s bomb shelter.
The second floor is where one can see the well-preserved living space of the Aguinaldos, including much of their original wooden furniture. In the garden, the house’s classic architecture can be fully appreciated.
Visitors can cap off the day by paying homage to former president, who rests in his tomb beside his home.
The Aguinaldo shrine is open to the public from Tuesday-Sunday from 8 am-4 pm. – Rappler.com
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Resilient Alex Eala opens ITF Portugal bid in style
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22/02/2024 14:39
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GRITTY. Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala returns a shot in pro circuit action.
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MANILA, Philippines – At 18 years old, Alex Eala is slowly learning what it takes to make an impact in the pro circuit.
One of these lessons is the importance of staying the course and showing resilience especially when the going gets tough.
On Wednesday, February 21, the Filipina teen star found herself trailing early but eventually managed to find her rhythm to earn a 6-4, 6-2 victory over 26-year-old veteran Raluca Georgiana Serban of Cyprus in the opening round of the ITF W75 Porto in Portugal.
Eala faced a 1-3 deficit in the opening set, dropping her serve twice which was aggravated by four double faults. She did not commit any more double fault thereafter. She also did not drop her serve the rest of the way.
The world No. 188 Eala worked her way through her early struggles by breaking Serban in the fifth game before holding serve for the first time in the sixth game to knot the count at 3-3. Eala extricated herself from a 4-4 deadlock with another service break to pocket the first set in the 10th game, 6-4.
What initially was a tight contest regressed into a lopsided affair in the second set. Eala broke serve twice and thoroughly dominated Serban who could not put up the same fight that has gained her 13 singles titles in the ITF circuit.
It was all over after the eighth game with Eala ending the match in an hour and 39 minutes at the Complexo de Ténis de Monte Aventino in Porto.
Now gunning for her fifth ITF championship, Eala will next face eighth seed Katarina Zavatska of Ukraine in the second round.
Zavatska, once ranked as high as 103rd in the world ranking, has already played in the main draw of the French Open and the US Open.
Just hours after her singles triumph, Eala went back to court to team up with Ali Collins of Great Britain for the doubles competition.
The pair advanced to the quarterfinals after they downed Vasanti Shinde of India and Anca Alexia Todoni of Romania in three pulsating sets, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 11-9.
The Filipina and Brit duo will seek a spot in the semis when they face second seeds Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany and Alicia Barnett of Great Britain, who won their opening match via walkover. – Rappler.com
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8-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest to beat grandmaster
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22/02/2024 15:45
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PRODIGY. Young chess standout Ashwath Kaushik picked up the sport on his own.
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An eight-year-old became the youngest player to defeat a grandmaster in classical chess on Sunday, February 18, when Ashwath Kaushik beat Poland’s Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.
Indian-born Ashwath, who lives in Singapore, defeated 37-year-old Stopa to break the world record set a month earlier by Leonid Ivanovic from Serbia when he beat Grandmaster Milko Popchev, according to the Chess.com website.
Ivanovic is also aged eight but was born five months before Ashwath.
“It felt really exciting and amazing, and I felt proud of my game and how I played, especially since I was worse at one point but managed to come back from that,” Ashwath told Chess.com.
Ashwath learned to play the game at the age of four and became a World Under-Eight Rapid Champion in 2022, the website said.
“He picked it up on his own, playing with his grandparents,” his father, Kaushik Sriram, said.
“It’s surreal as there isn’t really any sports tradition in our families. Every day is a new discovery, and we sometimes stumble in search of the right pathway for him.”
Ashwath finished the tournament in 12th place after losing to International Master Harry Grieve. – Rappler.com
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Barroca, Aguilar captain 2024 PBA All-Stars, set to pick from 27-man pool
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STAR OF STARS. Ginebra's Japeth Aguilar (left) and Magnolia's Mark Barroca (right) in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – The City of Smiles will have plenty of reasons to be joyful this March 22 to 24 as the PBA All-Star Weekend returns to Bacolod with the best stars the league has to offer.
Leading the 29-man All-Star group are this year’s captains, top vote-getter Mark Barroca of the Magnolia Hotshots and Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra, who will pick their teammates from the remaining 27 players chosen via fan, coaches, and media voting.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) players complete the rest of the top 10: Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson (No. 3), Christian Standhardinger (No. 6), Jamie Malonzo (No. 7), and Maverick Ahanmisi (No. 10) join Aguilar at the top of the list, while Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva (No. 5) and Paul Lee (No. 8) join Barroca.
Seven-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo (No. 4) and CJ Perez (No. 9), meanwhile, are the fans’ top choices to represent the Beermen, the newly crowned Commissioner’s Cup champions.
Calvin Oftana (No. 11) and Jayson Castro (No. 16) will represent flagship Manny V. Pangilinan team TNT, Chris Newsome (No. 13) and Cliff Hodge (coaches/media vote) will carry the Meralco banner, and Robert Bolick (No. 20) will solely represent NLEX.
All-Stars from independent teams are NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino (No. 15), Phoenix’s Ricci Rivero (No. 22), Jason Perkins (coaches/media) and Tyler Tio (coaches/media), Terrafirma’s Juami Tiongson (No. 23), and Rain or Shine’s Gabe Norwood (No. 24).
Newly-signed Blackwater guard James Yap gets the top Bacolod vote and will participate in his 18th career All-Star Game at age 42.
Completing the pool are Ginebra’s Stanley Pringle (No. 12) and Nards Pinto (No. 21), San Miguel’s Terrence Romeo (No. 14), Marcio Lassiter (No. 18), and Don Trollano (coaches/media), and Magnolia’s Jio Jalalon (No. 17) and Ian Sangalang (No. 19).
SMC coaches also swept the two sideline spots with Ginebra’s Tim Cone and San Miguel’s Jorge Gallent.
Other events gracing the All-Star Weekend are the Obstacle Challenge, Three-point Shootout, Slam Dunk Competition, and the Rookie-Sophomores-Juniors game.
PBA fans, however, will get an earlier taste of star-studded basketball action as the 2024 Philippine Cup kicks off on Friday, March 1.
The league will then take a break from March 18 to 30 to make way for the All-Star festivities. – Rappler.com
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Netizens react to ABS-CBN and PLDT’s about-face on Sky: ‘Parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea’
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MANILA, Philippines – Netizens had mixed reactions to the surprise change of heart of Lopez-led ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS-CBN) and Manny V. Pangilinan’s PLDT Corporation (PLDT) to their March 2023 deal on Sky Cable.
“Following this development, Sky Cable has begun to notify its cable TV subscribers that their cable TV subscriptions can continue,” media conglomerate ABS-CBN said in a disclosure on February 22, Thursday.
ABS-CBN then posted an advisory saying, “Hold It!… Don’t cut the cord just yet, Sky Kapamilyas! Sky Cable TV Service to continue.”
After news about the scrapping of the deal circulated, netizens weighed in on the surprise development.
On X (formerly Twitter), realbugsycat said, “Oh, fucking fantastic! PLDT and ABS-CBN have decided not to go through with their Sky Cable transaction. Because, you know, we were all sitting on the edge of our seats, desperately awaiting the outcome of this corporate drama.”
Several netizens posted positive reactions, including the red, green, and blue heart sign symbolizing support for the Kapamilya company, which lost its broadcast franchise during the Duterte administration.
They thanked Sky for deciding to continue with its cable service, as this means they will continue to watch their favorite Kapamilya shows.
Sky Cable is here to stay. Make sure you are subscribed to Sky Cable to enjoy watching Kapamilya Channel, ANC, Cinemo, Cinema One, Myx, Jeepney TV, Metro Channel, Knowledge Channel, Teleradyo Serbisyo and many more! pic.twitter.com/2oeFF8h8Ij
One netizen posted a comment that linked this “corporate drama” to recent breakups among celebrities.
Michael Ramos said on Sky’s Facebook page, “Ang sakit ng 2024, parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea (2024 hurts, this is like the engagement of Dom and Bea).”
He was referring to former Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo who officially announced her breakup with Dominic Roque last February 11. The couple had been engaged and was expected to tie the knot.
Responding to Ramos, Sky said: “Hi Michael. We understand how you feel. Rest assured that such incidents is not a manifestation of the service that you can expect from us, hence, it will be considered a vital input to implement measures for improvement. Thank you.”
Aside from Alonzo and Roque, other recent celebrity breakups were between Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, actor Jericho Rosales and model Kim Jones, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.
Another commenter said the scrapped deal reminded him of a popular Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song.
“Magpapatugtog ako ng kanta ni Regine Velasquez na ‘Urong-Sulong‘ (I’ll play Regine Velasquez’s song, Urong-Sulong),” said John Michael Bas on Sky’s Facebook. “Urong-sulong ka, bakit ka ganyan (Back and forth, why are you like that)?”
“Paano ito, pinutol ‘nyo na…ang gulo po. 13 years, ganon na lang, ang paghihiwalay natin (What happens now, the service has been cut, it’s confusing. 13 years, just like that, we’re now separated),” said Pinky Deona, an apparent Sky subscriber.
On X, AltABS_Soundstage posted a hunch on why the breakup happened between the MVP and ABS-CBN. The latter earlier told the public that Kapamilya shows can still be seen on other cable providers like GSat.
Feeling ko nagtampo si mvp dahil nilagay nila ang ANC sa GSat kaya di na tinuloy yung sky cable sale. Haha https://t.co/04RTqil4dm
A number of professed Sky Cable subscribers who had given up on Sky and subscribed to other cable service providers got mad over the about-face.
“Ilang subscribers kaya nagswitch dahil sa urong-sulong ng Sky Cable at PLDT? (How many subsribers have already switched because of this about-face of Sky Cable and PLDT),” said @uuwi on X.
Similar reactions were posted on Sky’s Facebook:
“Kaso late na nakapag-Converge na. Salamat sa apat na taon (It’s too late because I already subscribed to Converge. Thank you for the four years),” said EC KA Lang.
“Finish na….. Kayo pa nag-assist para makalipat sa ibang TV cable providers (It’s finished…. You ended up assisting our switch to another cable provider),” said John Nestor Altezo Buriel.
Others, however, took the development lightly despite a professed shift to another provider.
“Cancel ko na Cignal. BACK TO Sky na ulit ako haha (I’ll cancel Cignal. Back to Sky again, haha),” said Seung Yoo.
wut? di na pala ibebenta ng ABS yung Sky Cable. nagpalit pa naman kami from Sky to Cignal. waaaahhh pakibalik yung Sky namin hahaha
“Ok, no more hassle of transferring to another cable channel,” said Jasmin Callo Labay.
Sky posted a standard response to many of the questions on what happens next.
“We are currently waiting for the final update, and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you,” Sky said.
Netizen martinaColby said on X that she did not switch cable providers since this is already the age of streaming.
ABS-CBN and PLDT disclosed on February 22, Thursday, that it would no longer proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT.
In a joint press release on Thursday, February 22, the two companies said they have “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the Sale and Purchase Agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”
No reason was cited in their stock exchange disclosures.
It’s not the first time that PLDT tried to buy Sky Cable. In 2020, Pangilinan sought to buy it, but later pulled out over risks of antitrust regulators flagging monopoly issues. PLDT has Cignal TV, which is also in the business of providing paid television.
In 2022, Cignal TV attempted to buy 38.9% of Sky Cable for P2.86 billion. This bid, however, was scrapped due to political pressure, alongside the landmark deal that was supposed to consolidate the media resources of ABS-CBN and Pangilinan’s TV5.
Sky Cable pioneered in cable services over 30 years ago. For a long time, it was the Philippines’ leading cable provider until PLDT’s cable business, Cignal TV Incorporated, overtook it in 2015.
The rise of the internet, however, allowed people to watch shows without having to pay for cable, leading to the decline of cable TV worldwide. – with Ralf Rivas/Rappler.com
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Barroca, Aguilar captain 2024 PBA All-Stars, set to pick from 27-man pool
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STAR OF STARS. Ginebra's Japeth Aguilar (left) and Magnolia's Mark Barroca (right) in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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MANILA, Philippines – The City of Smiles will have plenty of reasons to be joyful this March 22 to 24 as the PBA All-Star Weekend returns to Bacolod with the best stars the league has to offer.
Leading the 29-man All-Star group are this year’s captains, top vote-getter Mark Barroca of the Magnolia Hotshots and Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra, who will pick their teammates from the remaining 27 players chosen via fan, coaches, and media voting.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) players complete the rest of the top 10: Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson (No. 3), Christian Standhardinger (No. 6), Jamie Malonzo (No. 7), and Maverick Ahanmisi (No. 10) join Aguilar at the top of the list, while Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva (No. 5) and Paul Lee (No. 8) join Barroca.
Seven-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo (No. 4) and CJ Perez (No. 9), meanwhile, are the fans’ top choices to represent the Beermen, the newly crowned Commissioner’s Cup champions.
Calvin Oftana (No. 11) and Jayson Castro (No. 16) will represent flagship Manny V. Pangilinan team TNT, Chris Newsome (No. 13) and Cliff Hodge (coaches/media vote) will carry the Meralco banner, and Robert Bolick (No. 20) will solely represent NLEX.
All-Stars from independent teams are NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino (No. 15), Phoenix’s Ricci Rivero (No. 22), Jason Perkins (coaches/media) and Tyler Tio (coaches/media), Terrafirma’s Juami Tiongson (No. 23), and Rain or Shine’s Gabe Norwood (No. 24).
Newly-signed Blackwater guard James Yap gets the top Bacolod vote and will participate in his 18th career All-Star Game at age 42.
Completing the pool are Ginebra’s Stanley Pringle (No. 12) and Nards Pinto (No. 21), San Miguel’s Terrence Romeo (No. 14), Marcio Lassiter (No. 18), and Don Trollano (coaches/media), and Magnolia’s Jio Jalalon (No. 17) and Ian Sangalang (No. 19).
SMC coaches also swept the two sideline spots with Ginebra’s Tim Cone and San Miguel’s Jorge Gallent.
Other events gracing the All-Star Weekend are the Obstacle Challenge, Three-point Shootout, Slam Dunk Competition, and the Rookie-Sophomores-Juniors game.
PBA fans, however, will get an earlier taste of star-studded basketball action as the 2024 Philippine Cup kicks off on Friday, March 1.
The league will then take a break from March 18 to 30 to make way for the All-Star festivities. – Rappler.com
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AboitizPower shows love as it powers and empowers communities
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In this journey called life, we encounter different kinds of love, and for AboitizPower, it’s one that’s directed towards the community and the Philippines.
AP shows its love to the community by empowering the homes of Filipinos, with its purpose to “Transform Energy for a Better World.” For decades, the company has provided stable, affordable, and sustainable energy while playing its part in responding to the country’s rising power demand and supporting economic growth.
While we strive for a balanced energy mix, we also pursue a brighter tomorrow for our host communities by contributing to local taxes and employment and providing them with livelihood, training, and aid packages.
Among our initiatives is a partnership with DORECO, where we turned over medical equipment for the communities of Davao Oriental to promote proactive health monitoring and support emergency response. The supplies include blood pressure monitoring devices, medical manikins, and spineboards.
Meanwhile, AP subsidiary Therma Visayas marked the 7th year of its Carbon Sink Management Program with 770,000 trees planted en route to achieving a 10-year one million trees target through 2027. Under the program, some 277 tree farm partners earn from payments to their seedlings, maintenance services, fruits, and trees.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the company reiterates its devotion to uplifting the lives of every Filipino, with its main agenda to provide reliable power for the good of the people and the world. – Rappler.com
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Fresh start: What the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers mean to Gilas Pilipinas
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18/02/2024 12:13
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TWIN TOWERS. Kai Sotto (right) and AJ Edu in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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MANILA, Philippines – A fresh start awaits Gilas Pilipinas as FIBA begins a new cycle starting with the Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Back in action after their historic Asian Games title romp, the Nationals will tangle with Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei on February 22 and 25, respectively, for the first window as part of Group B, which also includes New Zealand.
What is the significance of the Asia Cup Qualifiers?
Teams are allowed to parade different sets of lineups for each of the three windows: February 2024, November 2024, and February 2025.
In fact, the Philippines fielded 30 different players across its six games in the qualifiers of the previous Asia Cup – the most by any participating teams in that edition.
Out of those 30 players, only nine made the 2022 Asia Cup roster.
But this time, things are expected to be different as head coach Tim Cone – tapped by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas to handle the national team for the long run – plans to keep his 12-man core together for the next four years.
“This team is going to stay together through every window. We play Southeast Asian Games, we play Asian Games, we play World Cup qualifiers, we play FIBA Cup qualifiers, we want to keep this team intact,” said Cone.
“Because every time we play, we will grow from either the success or the failure that we have.”
That means program cornerstones Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, Dwight Ramos, Carl Tamayo, and Kevin Quiambao will be able to play alongside each other regularly leading up to the FIBA World Cup in 2027.
Sure, there will be roster changes due to injuries and age – Justin Brownlee and June Mar Fajardo are already 35 and 34, respectively – but essentially, Cone wants to foster continuity that the program lacked in past years.
“If you need to tweak it here and there with personnel changes, then you do that. If I need to tweak the system a little bit, I’ll make tweaks in the system,” said Cone.
“But the foundation will be there. The foundation of the players will be there, the foundation will be there.”
Cone and Gilas intend to use the Asia Cup Qualifiers to build for the Riga, Latvia leg of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in July.
Having last sent a men’s basketball team to the Olympics in 1972, the Philippines will need to defy the odds if it wants to end that decades-long absence in the Paris Games.
Waiting for the Filipinos in the first stage of the OQT are world No. 8 Latvia and world No. 23 Georgia, teams which both made it past the opening round of the last World Cup.
Latvia notably finished fifth in its World Cup debut despite playing without Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzinigs, only narrowly missing the final four after an 81-79 loss to eventual champion Germany in the quarterfinals.
Aside from Porzingis, Latvia boasts of other current and former NBA talents in Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans, Rodions Kurucs, and Dairis Bertans.
Meanwhile, Georgia placed 16th in the World Cup behind Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze, San Antonio Spurs big man Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Tornike Shengelia, who suited up for the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.
Beating Latvia and Georgia will be a tall order, so it is pivotal for Gilas to make progress as early as possible.
“We’ll use this first window, we’ll use the preparation time in this window to get to a certain level and bring that level into the OQT and be able to play Latvia and Georgia and improve from there,” said Cone.
If the Philippines secures a top-two finish in its OQT group, it will advance to the crossover semifinals against the top two squads from other group composed of world No. 12 Brazil, No. 17 Montenegro, and No. 67 Cameroon.
Only the winner of that OQT leg will punch a ticket to Paris.
Out of the 24 participating teams in this edition of the Asia Cup Qualifiers, 16 will qualify for the official tournament set in 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The 24 squads are divided into six groups, with the top two from each group advancing directly to the Asia Cup and the six third-placed teams vying for the four remaining spots.
Considering the caliber of teams the Philippines will go up against in Group B – world No. 21 New Zealand, No. 78 Chinese Taipei, and No. 119 Hong Kong – reaching the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition should be a doable task.
Qualifying for the Asia Cup, though, is one thing, going deep into the tournament is another.
The previous Asia Cup proved to be a wake-up call for the Philippines as it missed the top eight for the first time in 15 years.
Gilas endured its worst finish since it placed ninth in the 2007 edition after a 102-81 blowout loss to Japan in their playoff for the quarterfinals.
Ending its run with a 1-3 record, the Philippines beat only India and averaged a losing margin of 17.7 points against Lebanon, New Zealand, and Japan.
The upcoming Asia Cup gives Gilas a shot at redemption and a chance to solidify its place among the best in the continent, counting its Asian Games triumph.
Behind only 16-time champion China for most Asia Cup titles with five, the Philippines came close to the crown when it finished second in 2013 and 2015, but it has since lost its touch, settling for seventh in 2017 and ninth in 2022.
With a clear program in place and a formidable roster assembled, it is high time for Gilas to become a consistent force in the international scene. – Rappler.com
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Netizens react to ABS-CBN and PLDT’s about-face on Sky: ‘Parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea’
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MANILA, Philippines – Netizens had mixed reactions to the surprise change of heart of Lopez-led ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS-CBN) and Manny V. Pangilinan’s PLDT Corporation (PLDT) to their March 2023 deal on Sky Cable.
“Following this development, Sky Cable has begun to notify its cable TV subscribers that their cable TV subscriptions can continue,” media conglomerate ABS-CBN said in a disclosure on February 22, Thursday.
ABS-CBN then posted an advisory saying, “Hold It!… Don’t cut the cord just yet, Sky Kapamilyas! Sky Cable TV Service to continue.”
After news about the scrapping of the deal circulated, netizens weighed in on the surprise development.
On X (formerly Twitter), realbugsycat said, “Oh, fucking fantastic! PLDT and ABS-CBN have decided not to go through with their Sky Cable transaction. Because, you know, we were all sitting on the edge of our seats, desperately awaiting the outcome of this corporate drama.”
Several netizens posted positive reactions, including the red, green, and blue heart sign symbolizing support for the Kapamilya company, which lost its broadcast franchise during the Duterte administration.
They thanked Sky for deciding to continue with its cable service, as this means they will continue to watch their favorite Kapamilya shows.
Sky Cable is here to stay. Make sure you are subscribed to Sky Cable to enjoy watching Kapamilya Channel, ANC, Cinemo, Cinema One, Myx, Jeepney TV, Metro Channel, Knowledge Channel, Teleradyo Serbisyo and many more! pic.twitter.com/2oeFF8h8Ij
One netizen posted a comment that linked this “corporate drama” to recent breakups among celebrities.
Michael Ramos said on Sky’s Facebook page, “Ang sakit ng 2024, parang engagement lang ni Dom at Bea (2024 hurts, this is like the engagement of Dom and Bea).”
He was referring to former Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo who officially announced her breakup with Dominic Roque last February 11. The couple had been engaged and was expected to tie the knot.
Responding to Ramos, Sky said: “Hi Michael. We understand how you feel. Rest assured that such incidents is not a manifestation of the service that you can expect from us, hence, it will be considered a vital input to implement measures for improvement. Thank you.”
Aside from Alonzo and Roque, other recent celebrity breakups were between Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, actor Jericho Rosales and model Kim Jones, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.
Another commenter said the scrapped deal reminded him of a popular Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song.
“Magpapatugtog ako ng kanta ni Regine Velasquez na ‘Urong-Sulong‘ (I’ll play Regine Velasquez’s song, Urong-Sulong),” said John Michael Bas on Sky’s Facebook. “Urong-sulong ka, bakit ka ganyan (Back and forth, why are you like that)?”
“Paano ito, pinutol ‘nyo na…ang gulo po. 13 years, ganon na lang, ang paghihiwalay natin (What happens now, the service has been cut, it’s confusing. 13 years, just like that, we’re now separated),” said Pinky Deona, an apparent Sky subscriber.
On X, AltABS_Soundstage posted a hunch on why the breakup happened between the MVP and ABS-CBN. The latter earlier told the public that Kapamilya shows can still be seen on other cable providers like GSat.
Feeling ko nagtampo si mvp dahil nilagay nila ang ANC sa GSat kaya di na tinuloy yung sky cable sale. Haha https://t.co/04RTqil4dm
A number of professed Sky Cable subscribers who had given up on Sky and subscribed to other cable service providers got mad over the about-face.
“Ilang subscribers kaya nagswitch dahil sa urong-sulong ng Sky Cable at PLDT? (How many subsribers have already switched because of this about-face of Sky Cable and PLDT),” said @uuwi on X.
Similar reactions were posted on Sky’s Facebook:
“Kaso late na nakapag-Converge na. Salamat sa apat na taon (It’s too late because I already subscribed to Converge. Thank you for the four years),” said EC KA Lang.
“Finish na….. Kayo pa nag-assist para makalipat sa ibang TV cable providers (It’s finished…. You ended up assisting our switch to another cable provider),” said John Nestor Altezo Buriel.
Others, however, took the development lightly despite a professed shift to another provider.
“Cancel ko na Cignal. BACK TO Sky na ulit ako haha (I’ll cancel Cignal. Back to Sky again, haha),” said Seung Yoo.
wut? di na pala ibebenta ng ABS yung Sky Cable. nagpalit pa naman kami from Sky to Cignal. waaaahhh pakibalik yung Sky namin hahaha
“Ok, no more hassle of transferring to another cable channel,” said Jasmin Callo Labay.
Sky posted a standard response to many of the questions on what happens next.
“We are currently waiting for the final update, and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you,” Sky said.
Netizen martinaColby said on X that she did not switch cable providers since this is already the age of streaming.
ABS-CBN and PLDT disclosed on February 22, Thursday, that it would no longer proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT.
In a joint press release on Thursday, February 22, the two companies said they have “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the Sale and Purchase Agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”
No reason was cited in their stock exchange disclosures.
It’s not the first time that PLDT tried to buy Sky Cable. In 2020, Pangilinan sought to buy it, but later pulled out over risks of antitrust regulators flagging monopoly issues. PLDT has Cignal TV, which is also in the business of providing paid television.
In 2022, Cignal TV attempted to buy 38.9% of Sky Cable for P2.86 billion. This bid, however, was scrapped due to political pressure, alongside the landmark deal that was supposed to consolidate the media resources of ABS-CBN and Pangilinan’s TV5.
Sky Cable pioneered in cable services over 30 years ago. For a long time, it was the Philippines’ leading cable provider until PLDT’s cable business, Cignal TV Incorporated, overtook it in 2015.
The rise of the internet, however, allowed people to watch shows without having to pay for cable, leading to the decline of cable TV worldwide. – with Ralf Rivas/Rappler.com
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42 Chinese POGO workers deported
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DEPORTED. Forty-two Chinese from the raided Smart Web Technology Corporation in Pasay City leave for Shanghai, China via Philippine Airlines from Manila International Airport on Thursday afternoon, February 22.
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PASAY, Philippines – Forty-two of the 43 Chinese who worked for an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Pasay City were deported on Thursday afternoon, February 22.
Bound for Shanghai, China via Philippine Airlines, the deportation followed the October 27, 2023 raid by the inter-agency team at the internet gaming hub Smart Web Technology Corporation. Among the 42, only one was female.
The Bureau of Immigration, however, offloaded one of the Chinese due to a criminal charge of slight physical injury filed against him, based on their records. He will be brought back to Smart Web Technology Corp, according to the Presidential Anti-Organize Crime Commission (PAOCC).
PAOCC said 251 foreigners – 180 Chinese, 21 Vietnamese, five Malaysians, and three more Vietnamese – have been deported since December 2023, including the 42 Chinese who comprise the fifth batch of deportees.
Officials said 731 foreigners working for Smart Web Technology were held for questioning as some of the Chinese were victims of torture and kidnapping.
PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio said the budget for deportations of POGO workers has always been shouldered by the government.
He urged foreign embassies to help cover the cost of deportation, citing the case of the workers of Smart Web Technology whose deportation alone cost the government P1.4 million. All in all, he said, the government spent some P35 million in four months.
“The fact is that the embassies do not help in covering the cost of the deportation. But what can we do? We cannot help them stay here forever,” said Casio.
Casio said the deportees were categorized as “low risk.” However, airline companies still require escorts from the government during their travel for the safety of other passengers.
“It is really ideal to have a chartered flight. However, of course, we need to fill all the seats. Unfortunately, our budget is limited to a specific number of individuals. This budget is not part of the general appropriations fund,” he said.
In China, officials said, the deportees will be detained for 45 days as they may still face criminal charges. – Rappler.com
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Resilient Alex Eala opens ITF Portugal bid in style
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GRITTY. Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala returns a shot in pro circuit action.
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MANILA, Philippines – At 18 years old, Alex Eala is slowly learning what it takes to make an impact in the pro circuit.
One of these lessons is the importance of staying the course and showing resilience especially when the going gets tough.
On Wednesday, February 21, the Filipina teen star found herself trailing early but eventually managed to find her rhythm to earn a 6-4, 6-2 victory over 26-year-old veteran Raluca Georgiana Serban of Cyprus in the opening round of the ITF W75 Porto in Portugal.
Eala faced a 1-3 deficit in the opening set, dropping her serve twice which was aggravated by four double faults. She did not commit any more double fault thereafter. She also did not drop her serve the rest of the way.
The world No. 188 Eala worked her way through her early struggles by breaking Serban in the fifth game before holding serve for the first time in the sixth game to knot the count at 3-3. Eala extricated herself from a 4-4 deadlock with another service break to pocket the first set in the 10th game, 6-4.
What initially was a tight contest regressed into a lopsided affair in the second set. Eala broke serve twice and thoroughly dominated Serban who could not put up the same fight that has gained her 13 singles titles in the ITF circuit.
It was all over after the eighth game with Eala ending the match in an hour and 39 minutes at the Complexo de Ténis de Monte Aventino in Porto.
Now gunning for her fifth ITF championship, Eala will next face eighth seed Katarina Zavatska of Ukraine in the second round.
Zavatska, once ranked as high as 103rd in the world ranking, has already played in the main draw of the French Open and the US Open.
Just hours after her singles triumph, Eala went back to court to team up with Ali Collins of Great Britain for the doubles competition.
The pair advanced to the quarterfinals after they downed Vasanti Shinde of India and Anca Alexia Todoni of Romania in three pulsating sets, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 11-9.
The Filipina and Brit duo will seek a spot in the semis when they face second seeds Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany and Alicia Barnett of Great Britain, who won their opening match via walkover. – Rappler.com
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Baybay City fights malnutrition with kamote baby food, milk
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22/02/2024 13:55
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KAMOTE. Kamote or sweet potato sold at a Baybay City market.
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LEYTE, Philippines – The Baybay City government has turned to kamote or sweet potato baby food and milk in combating malnutrition while simultaneously supporting farmers and the local economy.
In 2023, Baybay City recorded more than 1,500 cases of malnutrition among children in its communities. Based on an initial assessment of the City Health Office (CHO), undernourished pregnant women tend to give birth to underweight infants as well, starting a cycle of malnutrition in the communities.
To address this problem, the city is promoting baby food and milk drink with kamote as supplementary meals for their regular feeding programs for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children aged 6 to 59 months old.
The city takes pride in its root crop industry, utilizing 20% of the total local harvest for producing diverse products known as “Baybay Delights.” These goods include locally manufactured items processed with various crops and tubers, aside from kamote.
In fact, Baybay was the first to establish a sweet potato processing center in the Visayas in 2020 and has since strengthened the local kamote industry. Based on City Agriculture Office records, over 2,000 kilos of kamote are processed every year for the product manufacturing.
Kamote is considered a superfood, containing vitamins like beta-carotene and other minerals crucial for physical health and growth, particularly among children.
Baybay Mayor Boying Cari initiated the use of kamote in the city’s products, with the twin aim of supporting the city’s root crop industry and the city government’s nutrition programs.
The baby food is processed by steaming and mashing the sweet potato before being mixed with mung beans for additional texture and nutrients. It also comes in a variety of flavors such as mango, jackfruit, avocado, and banana.
The milk drink intended for lactating and pregnant women, especially those considered as undernourished, are processed by combining kamote with pasteurized buffalo milk supplied by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC).
However, the lack of preservatives makes both products highly perishable. This is why the city government is working with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to prolong the shelf life of the product without the need for refrigeration. As of now, the product only has a one-month shelf-life and must be consumed immediately after opening.
A product launch and pilot testing was conducted in 2023 in Barangay Caridad, one of the most densely populated villages in Baybay, and one of the most affected by malnutrition.
According to Shelly Kate Maciar, plant-in-charge in the production of sweet potato-related products of Baybay, aside from aiding the nutrition programs of the city, this program has also helped local producers of root crops and carabao milk in the city in selling their produce efficiently.
She added that farmers are given “free planting materials and subsidies” alongside “training seminars tackling sustainable cultivation practices” to equip them with both knowledge and materials needed for root crops cultivation.
Kristine Shane Castos, the designated City Nutrition Action Officer at the CHO, explains how sweet potato-based products like baby food and milk drink are different from other commercialized products.
“Kamote contains less sugar, with healthy carbs, and it’s rich in fiber. This makes it healthy for our children and mothers,” Castos, who is a nurse, explained.
She added that the newly launched products came in handy since not all infants can eat rice.
The projects are awaiting DOST approval for the mass production of the kamote-infused baby food and milk drink.
Other kamote products that the city promotes under the banner of “Baybay Delights” are kamote chips, fries, and ice cream which all can be availed at the Baybay Pasalubong Center. – Rappler.com
Jerry Yubal Jr. is a campus journalist from the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City Main Campus. The executive editor of Amaranth, he is also an Aries Rufo Journalism fellow of Rappler for 2023-2024.
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Iloilo officials back 4 radio commentators accused of libel by DepEd director
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22/02/2024 13:22
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BACOLOD, Philippines – Iloilo politicians threw their support behind four radio commentators who were accused of libel and other crimes by the director of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas.
Iloilo City Representative Julienne Baronda, Mayor Jerry Treñas, and Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon separately voiced their support for Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) program hosts and commentators Henry Lumawag, Novie Guazo, Regan Arlos, and Vincent Israel “Don” Dolido, on Wednesday, February 21.
Councilor Ely Estante, a former Bombo Radyo anchorman, also backed his former colleagues during a radio interview on RMN-Iloilo’s Targetanay sa Udto.
The Iloilo officials said they disapproved of DepEd-Western Visayas Director Ramir Uytico’s legal actions against the four media workers.
“As the Fourth Estate, the media enjoys the same stature as the executive, judiciary, and legislative [branches of government]. Its watchdog function keeps our democracy alive,” said Baronda.
She said Uytico’s libel complaints against the radio commentators were “a tragic accident between two entities that ought to be cooperating partners in development.”
Treñas, who said he was not spared of criticisms from the same radio station, pointed out that public scrutiny comes with the work of people in government.
“As a public servant myself, I understand that our actions should stand the scrutiny of everyone, including the members of the media. That is their job. I always take it in stride,” said Treñas, adding that it was because of this that he never sued media workers for libel.
Ganzon, for his part, appealed to public officials to respect people’s right to information and defend press freedom at all costs.
He said he was bothered by the filing of several libel complaints against the radio commentators because he considered the media as “the conscience of our society essential for our democracy to thrive.”
Estante, a radio commentator turned politician, said Uytico should consider resigning if he did not want to be subjected to media criticisms.
Uytico has filed complaints for libel, cyber libel, and violation of the Safe Spaces Act and Data Privacy Act against the media workers before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Iloilo City in late January. He has since avoided media interviews.
But in his complaints, Uytico said he felt bad about how he was criticized by the four respondents on issues about a school superintendent, principals, and teachers, among others, during their radio programs late last year.
The commentators, according to Uytico, uttered offensive words that maligned, demeaned, and damaged his person, character, and honor. Specifically, he said he was called agiii (gay), tikoh (crooked), and wafa-wafa (beautiful woman).
Lumawag, the host of RMN-Iloilo’s Palabra de Honor program, filed his counter-affidavit before Prosecutor Noel Siosan Jr. on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Guazon and Arlos of RMN’s Straight to the Point program, and Dolido of Targetanay sa Udto are scheduled to submit theirs to prosecutors Kareen de la Cruz and Gladys Pearl Palabrica, respectively, on Friday, February 23. – Rappler.com
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While it is true that public officials should “respect people’s right to information and defend press freedom,” the use of “offensive words that maligned, demeaned, and damaged one’s person, character, and honor” should also be looked into. The People’s right to information and the Freedom of the Press should be respected, but such right and freedom should be limited, too. We had the case of how SMNI abused such a right and freedom. Hence, we should be wary of similar situations.
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Repelled? BFAR ship still patrolling Bajo de Masinloc, says PH Coast Guard
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22/02/2024 12:49
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Fisherfolks from the Association of Masinloc Fishermen tow and release an 18-foot symbolic maritime bouy afloat at the West Philippine Sea in Masinloc in Zambales on November 6, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday, February 22, that its Chinese counterpart is being “inaccurate” in claiming that it had “repelled” a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship that was patrolling Bajo de Masinloc, a feature some 100 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales.
According to a report by Chinese state-run Global Times, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said it had “repelled” the BFAR ship when it “illegally intruded into waters adjacent to China’s Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.”
“Huangyan Dao” is China’s name for Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Panatag Shoal or Scarborough Shoal.
“This statement is inaccurate,” PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a message to reporters.
“The BFAR vessel, BRP DATU SANDAY, continues to patrol the waters of Bajo De Masinloc. Currently, the BFAR vessel is actively ensuring the security of Filipino fishermen in that area,” Tarriela added.
Tarriela also noted that Philippine media were embedded in the BFAR ship and that “their forthcoming reports upon completion of the mission will confirm the accuracy of our statement.”
Bajo de Masinloc is a shoal that is considered as historical fishing grounds of Filipino, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese fishermen. BFAR and PCG vessels are typically close to the shoal’s waters to patrol the area and to bring supplies to Filipino fishermen, who stay for weeks at sea.
It is one of the flashpoints of tensions between China and other claimant states, including the Philippines.
China claims practically the entire South China Sea, including waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), as its own – even if a 2016 arbitral ruling deemed this claim invalid.
Bajo de Masinloc also happens to be the apparent focus of the Philippines’ “transparency initiative” in the West Philippine Sea, referring to its strategy of exposing – through statements, images, and reports from independent media – China’s activities in the West Philippine Sea.
In January 2024, officials from Manila and Beijing met in Shanghai to discuss rising tensions in the South China Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where a World War II-era vessel that was intentionally run aground in 1999 serves as a military outpost. The two countries agreed to improve maritime communications between diplomats and even between their respective coast guards. – Rappler.com
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Forest fire hits Tuba in Benguet
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22/02/2024 12:20
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FIRE. A view of the forest fire in Tuba, Benguet, in this photo from the Baguio City Public Information Office. The photo was taken from Purok Ongasan, Loakan Proper, on February 21, 2024
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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Baguio City is trying to make sure that the weekend’s colorful attraction will be the parades of the Panagbenga Flower Festival and not the forest fires in the mountains surrounding the city.
The Philippine Air Force, upon the request of Baguio City and Tuba municipality, has since dispatched a Huey helicopter to help suppress the forest fire at the foot of Mount Sto. Tomas in Tabaan Sur, Tuba.
The helicopter has been drawing water from the Sto. Tomas reservoir, which the Baguio Water District had been reserving for its consumers for the dry months ahead.
Because of strong winds, the forest fire spread from the Baguio side to its current location in only three days.
Another major forest fire in the city was the one that hit Camp 6 and spread to the Philippine Military Academy forest reservation. The fire started last Tuesday and has razed about 25 hectares of pine forests.
The strong winds have caused ash to cover the city, even the central business district.
It also gave the city an intense orange sunset for the past few days.
The city has not had significant rain for over a month.
It is the second time that the Mt. Sto. Tomas area was hit by a forest fire this month. The first time was on February 8 on the side of Mt. Amuyao, where the two Doppler radars are located.
The Bureau of Fire Protection reported 13 major fire incidents in the Cordillera this year, affecting more than 200 hectares of mostly pine forests. – Rappler,com
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PLDT-Sky Cable deal not pushing through
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22/02/2024 9:44
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MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pangilinan’s PLDT is not acquiring the Lopezes’ Sky Cable after all.
In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, February 22, Sky Cable’s parent company ABS-CBN said the two companies mutually decided not to proceed with the P6.75-billion deal, which was supposed to be finalized this March.
PLDT also issued a one-sentence statement without elaborating on the reason for the fallout.
Following the development, Sky Cable’s TV service will continue. Meanwhile, its broadband and fiber service will remain unaffected.
Had the deal pushed through, ABS-CBN would have been required to fold Sky Cable’s channel offerings.
“We thank all our Sky subscribers for their continued patronage and support. We remain committed to providing the same level of customer experience and service for both our cable and internet services,” ABS-CBN’s statement read.
This is not the first time that PLDT has set its eyes on Sky Cable. Recall that in 2020, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan sought to buy the Lopezes’ Sky Cable, but later pulled out over risks of antitrust regulators flagging monopoly issues.
PLDT has Cignal TV, which is also in the business of providing paid television.
In 2022, Cignal TV attempted to buy 38.9% of Sky Cable for P2.86 billion. This bid, however, was scrapped due to political pressure, alongside the landmark deal that was supposed to consolidate the media resources of ABS-CBN and TV5.
The latest deal struck last March 2023 got the nod of the Philippine Competition Commission. – Rappler.com
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GAME SCHEDULE: 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference
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The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) heads to another title showdown between the league’s top sister teams!
Defending champion Creamline and sister squad Choco Mucho dispute the PVL All-Filipino championship for the second straight conference in a best-of-three series. Here’s the schedule:
It’s all even again for the top four teams.
The semifinalists of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference battle in a single round-robin, where the top two teams will advance to the best-of-three finals. Here’s the schedule:
Near-daily volleyball is back to satisfy fans’ hunger for action as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) releases its 2024 All-Filipino Conference schedule, starting on February 20.
The development comes after the UAAP also released its Season 86 men’s and women’s volleyball tournament schedules on a Wednesday-Saturday-Sunday rotation.
The PVL, meanwhile, stays in its usual Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday slate, kicking off Tuesday, February 20, at the PhilSports Arena with a double-header featuring newcomers Strong Group Athletics and Capital1 taking on contenders Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo, respectively.
Capping off the conference’s first week is an appearance at the Araneta Coliseum, with reloaded Farm Fresh challenging the Creamline dynasty in the 6 pm triple-header main event.
Fans outside NCR, however, will have fewer chances to see their favorite PVL stars live unlike the past conference, as only the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal and the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna are the announced venues away from Metro Manila.
The season-starting All-Filipino Conference is scheduled to run for three months until May 14 at the maximum, unless plans change.
Other notable elimination round matches are Choco Mucho vs. Petro Gazz on February 27, Petro Gazz vs Creamline on April 6, PLDT vs Chery Tiggo featuring multiple former F2 Logistics veterans on April 16, and the Creamline-Choco Mucho finals rematch on April 18.
Here is the entire conference schedule, as of Wednesday, February 14:
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Ticket prices, how to watch: Gilas Pilipinas at FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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16/02/2024 22:05
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AIM. Dwight Ramos in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino hoop fans are in for a treat as Gilas Pilipinas returns to the grind in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
For the first window, the Nationals start their campaign with an away game in Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium at 8 pm on February 22 before they host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena at 7:30 pm on February 25.
The opening window of the qualifiers marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who served a three-month suspension after leading the Philippines to a historic Asian Games crown.
Also back in the fold are the likes of Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu, Carl Tamayo, and Kevin Quiambao – players who are considered the future of the national team.
With head coach Tim Cone underscoring the importance of the big picture, the Nationals hope to gain ground for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
Here are ways to watch Gilas Pilipinas’ first two games in the Asia Cup Qualifiers:
Gilas Pilipinas will play its first home game since it beat China in the FIBA World Cup in September as it hosts Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Here are the ticket prices available at SM Tickets:
Free TV viewers can catch the games live on One Sports and RPTV, while Cignal subscribers can also watch on One Sports+.
Pilipinas Live will stream the games on its website and mobile application.
Fans can also catch Rappler Sports’ live updates on game days.
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Repelled? BFAR ship still patrolling Bajo de Masinloc, says PH Coast Guard
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22/02/2024 12:49
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Fisherfolks from the Association of Masinloc Fishermen tow and release an 18-foot symbolic maritime bouy afloat at the West Philippine Sea in Masinloc in Zambales on November 6, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday, February 22, that its Chinese counterpart is being “inaccurate” in claiming that it had “repelled” a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship that was patrolling Bajo de Masinloc, a feature some 100 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales.
According to a report by Chinese state-run Global Times, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said it had “repelled” the BFAR ship when it “illegally intruded into waters adjacent to China’s Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.”
“Huangyan Dao” is China’s name for Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Panatag Shoal or Scarborough Shoal.
“This statement is inaccurate,” PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a message to reporters.
“The BFAR vessel, BRP DATU SANDAY, continues to patrol the waters of Bajo De Masinloc. Currently, the BFAR vessel is actively ensuring the security of Filipino fishermen in that area,” Tarriela added.
Tarriela also noted that Philippine media were embedded in the BFAR ship and that “their forthcoming reports upon completion of the mission will confirm the accuracy of our statement.”
Bajo de Masinloc is a shoal that is considered as historical fishing grounds of Filipino, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese fishermen. BFAR and PCG vessels are typically close to the shoal’s waters to patrol the area and to bring supplies to Filipino fishermen, who stay for weeks at sea.
It is one of the flashpoints of tensions between China and other claimant states, including the Philippines.
China claims practically the entire South China Sea, including waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), as its own – even if a 2016 arbitral ruling deemed this claim invalid.
Bajo de Masinloc also happens to be the apparent focus of the Philippines’ “transparency initiative” in the West Philippine Sea, referring to its strategy of exposing – through statements, images, and reports from independent media – China’s activities in the West Philippine Sea.
In January 2024, officials from Manila and Beijing met in Shanghai to discuss rising tensions in the South China Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal where a World War II-era vessel that was intentionally run aground in 1999 serves as a military outpost. The two countries agreed to improve maritime communications between diplomats and even between their respective coast guards. – Rappler.com
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Bright future: Super rookies Dongallo, Poyos trade praises after first UAAP showdown
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THE FUTURE. UE spiker Casiey Dongallo and UST spiker Angge Poyos react in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Move over Angel Canino and Bella Belen. There is a new young rivalry in town.
In a battle of top UAAP prospect teams, the feisty UST Golden Tigresses prevailed over the revitalized UE Lady Warriors in four thrilling sets, 18-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-22, on Wednesday, February 21.
After leading UST with 16 points in a shocking sweep of perennial finalist NU, blue-chip rookie Angge Poyos once again elevated the Tigresses with a new season-high mark of 24 points on 19 attacks, 3 aces, and 2 blocks on the way to a 2-0 record.
At the other end, fellow UAAP newcomer Casiey Dongallo did not let herself be outdone, following up a historic 27-point debut against Ateneo with 23 more points in the losing effort.
When the dust settled, Dongallo could only tip her hat to her UST counterpart and absorb valuable lessons to apply in UE’s next games while she was at it.
“Poyos is really a great player, knowing her height is kind of small, and yet she’s really good at what she does,” she said in Filipino. “That’s all I can really say. She’s a great and strong player.”
Poyos was likewise straight to the point in her assessment of Dongallo.
“Our matchup was okay. I already matched up against her in high school and I can say that she’s really good,” Poyos said in Filipino.
“Skills-wise, she’s got it. Thankfully, we were able to win the match.”
Two teams initially behind the spotlight of contenders La Salle and NU, UST and UE are fast becoming must-see TV as the UAAP Season 86 moves along, thanks to their stellar group of youngsters.
Poyos teased that the best is yet to come for her and the Tigresses, while Dongallo continued to zero in on improvements the Lady Warriors need to make in their attempt to ascend to the upper tier of UAAP contenders.
“I think this [kind of game] is what people can expect from me moving forward, since in my first game I was too pressured, but now I’m adjusting,” Poyos continued. “I hope in the next few games I get to be more consistent and provide more for the team.”
“We still have a lot to work on,” Dongallo added. “We need to play faster so we can keep up to the motions of other teams. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
Seemingly every UAAP season, a new gem shines from each member school, and this year, all indicators point to Poyos and Dongallo as the league’s next big stars, even with just a handful of games under their belts.
Once again, Philippine volleyball gains new valuable pieces in an already glimmering future. – Rappler.com
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After shock mass exodus, Racela-coached Perpetual lands trusted vet Patrick Sleat
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LEADERS. Bryan Sajonia and Patrick Sleat help carry the FEU Tamaraws’ campaign in UAAP Season 85.
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MANILA, Philippines – Perpetual Help finally gets a breakthrough in men’s basketball ahead of the NCAA’s centennial year.
In an offseason mired by shock departures from the likes of Jun Roque, Mark Omega, Cyrus Nitura, Carlo Ferreras, and Joey Barcuma, the Altas rebounded with a big-fish coup from the UAAP, reuniting new head coach Olsen Racela with his former FEU ward Patrick Sleat.
A homegrown Tamaraw dating back to his high school days, the 6-foot-2 forward will have two more years of eligibility starting NCAA Season 101 after a customary sit-out period.
Sleat is expected to provide steady leadership on and off the court, and an all-around skill set honed by three years of UAAP competition with FEU.
In what would be his final go-around with the Tamaraws in UAAP Season 86, the scrappy forward posted averages of 7.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Come NCAA Season 101, Sleat will get all the touches he can handle as Perpetual attempts to rebuild its identity from the ground up with strong financial backing, reportedly from Racela’s employer San Miguel Corporation.
Among other San Miguel personalities set to grace the sidelines for the Altas in Season 100 are current Ginebra assistant coach Richard del Rosario and former PBA MVP Scottie Thompson. – Rappler.com
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With closure of Sky Cable, ANC offers paid subscription online in bid to stay afloat
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ANC PRESTIGE. Lopez-led ABS-CBN Corp.'s ABS-CBN News Channel is now offering paid subscription of all its shows via ANC Prestige, with Sky set to end its cable operations on February 26, 2024.
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ABS-CBN Corporation and PLDT Incorporated disclosed on February 22, Thursday, that they would no longer proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT.
In a joint press release on Thursday, February 22, the two companies said they have “mutually decided not to proceed with the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT under the Sale and Purchase Agreement signed by and among the parties in March 2023.”
No reason was cited in their stock exchange disclosures. Regulators had approved that transaction last month.
Rappler was informed that the ANC Prestige subscription offer will continue, despite this development.
Read the latest development here: PLDT-Sky Cable deal not pushing through
MANILA, Philippines – With the closure of Sky Cable just before midnight (11:59) on Monday, February 26, ABS-CBN Corporation’s ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) is now offering paid subscription on YouTube for its whole program line-up in the hope that this will help keep it afloat.
After the Philippine Competition Commission approved PLDT Incorporated’s acquisition of Sky’s broadband business last month, the Lopez family’s Sky Cable will no longer be a cable tv provider effective February 27, Tuesday, but its Sky Fiber broadband will continue as part of tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan’s PLDT’s broadband business.
This means that ANC, which started in 1996 as the Sarimanok News Channel, will lose a key source of funding. Sky Cable was supporting ANC to the tune of around P100 million yearly for ANC’s content, although the amount had to be reduced as ABS-CBN faced financial difficulties following the loss of its broadcast franchise in 2020, a source told Rappler.
Without this support, ANC will have to find other revenue sources to survive as a news channel.
ABS-CBN previously said the sale of Sky Cable to PLDT was a “strategic decision” to maintain competitiveness, and to allow it to focus its resources on content creation.
On January 29, ABS-CBN issued a statement saying that ANC will continue its operations even with the end of Sky Cable’s operations.
“ANC programs will continue to be seen on air through our partner cable TV providers nationwide and online via the ANC 24/7 YouTube channel, the ABS-CBN news website (news.abs-cbn.com), and on social media. It will also be on iWantTFC and The Filipino Channel,” it said.
In a press release on February 20, Tuesday, ABS-CBN said the following shows that used to be “exclusive only to cable subscribers” will now be available via a “livestream member subscription called ANC Prestige” on its YouTube Channel:
Among its most popular shows is Headstart hosted by veteran journalist Karen Davila, who has 3.6 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), 823,000 on Facebook, 624,000 on Instagram, and 1.83 million subscribers on YouTube.
ANC’s morning show Market Edge, hosted by business journalist Michelle Ong, has a following in the business community.
Veteran journalist Tony Velasquez, aka “Kakan Turing” on X (formerly Twitter), also has a fan base.
It's been a great ride, 18 years in the saddle… Privileged to have had a front row seat as a witness to major events that have shaped the country. Wherever the winds of change take us, ANC will strive to give its viewers comprehensive news & analyseshttps://t.co/GTYfird1PY
ABS-CBN said the subscription fee for ANC Prestige varies per country or territory. In the Philippines, it is P99 per month.
Those who want to subscribe should look for and tap the “Join” button and enter the payment method as prompted.
ABS-CBN said ANC Prestige members will also have “exclusive access to on-demand business news, lifestyle, and exclusive members-only perks like photos and videos, badges, and emojis.”
Even with ANC Prestige, there will still be videos on demand (VODs) as well as livestream of some ANC programs starting Tuesday “until further notice,” an ABS-CBN source told Rappler.
Sky Cable pioneered in cable services over 30 years ago. For a long time, it was the Philippines’ leading cable provider until PLDT’s cable business, Cignal TV Incorporated, overtook it in 2015.
Prior to the rise of the internet as source of news, ANC was the go-to news channel of many overseas Filipinos via ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC). Many subscribed to cable providers in order to watch news about the Philippines on TFC.
ABS-CBN also sold ANC’s news program The World Tonight to foreign news organizations like Japan’s NHK, which aired the show nightly and also translated it to Japanese.
The rise of the internet, however, allowed people to watch shows without having to pay for cable, leading to the decline of cable tv worldwide.
Many news organizations, not only in the Philippines but around the world, are having difficulties as revenues from Meta (formerly Facebook) fell in 2023 after it ended its support for Instant Articles, Bulletin, and breaking news indicators.
These tools used to be one of the main sources of revenues for news publishers as these allowed them to “sell ads in their articles and keep the revenue,” Meta said when it was launched in 2015.
Meta, however, gave it up saying it wanted to focus on its “core business.” It also said this was in response to what its “users want,” which, it said, was “creator-driven content, especially video.”
Meta said in March 2023 that netizens’ habits were changing, noting that the proportion of adults using Facebook for news fell from 45% to 30% from 2016 to 2022.
“Only 13% of US adults prefer to use social media for news, with 33% preferring television, 23% news websites or apps, 7% radio, and 5% print,” Meta had said.
It also said many Facebook users “think there is ‘too much’ news on Facebook.” – Rappler.com
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Japeth Aguilar ‘godsent’ for injury-riddled Gilas Pilipinas, says Tim Cone
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21/02/2024 21:23
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VETERAN. Japeth Aguilar in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas can always count on Japeth Aguilar.
Though not part of the original team picked by Tim Cone, Aguilar will suit up for the Nationals in the first FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers window, where they will face Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei on February 22 and 25, respectively.
Cone tapped his Barangay Ginebra ward to reinforce the national team as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out the pair of home-and-away games due to injuries.
“He is really godsent because we really lost a lot of size losing June Mar and AJ,” said Cone on Monday, February 19, in a press conference organized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
Aguilar, who represented the country in the last three editions of the FIBA World Cup, followed the squad in Hong Kong on Wednesday, February 21, a day before their opening game against the hosts at the Tsuen Wan Stadium.
He joined the Nationals even though his wife Cassandra recently gave birth to their daughter Jianina Michaelle last February 18.
“These are the things that happen in any basketball team, you have injuries, you have guys who have wives who deliver babies, you have these kinds of things that happen all the time,” said Cone.
“You just have to roll with the punches and continue to deal with this.”
Aguilar beefs up a frontcourt unit that includes young bigs Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo.
“Japeth being able to back up Kai is going to be really big for us. Carl is our third-string center. So he might have to play out of position,” said Cone.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday. – Rappler.com
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PLDT-Sky Cable deal not pushing through
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22/02/2024 9:44
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MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pangilinan’s PLDT is not acquiring the Lopezes’ Sky Cable after all.
In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, February 22, Sky Cable’s parent company ABS-CBN said the two companies mutually decided not to proceed with the P6.75-billion deal, which was supposed to be finalized this March.
PLDT also issued a one-sentence statement without elaborating on the reason for the fallout.
Following the development, Sky Cable’s TV service will continue. Meanwhile, its broadband and fiber service will remain unaffected.
Had the deal pushed through, ABS-CBN would have been required to fold Sky Cable’s channel offerings.
“We thank all our Sky subscribers for their continued patronage and support. We remain committed to providing the same level of customer experience and service for both our cable and internet services,” ABS-CBN’s statement read.
This is not the first time that PLDT has set its eyes on Sky Cable. Recall that in 2020, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan sought to buy the Lopezes’ Sky Cable, but later pulled out over risks of antitrust regulators flagging monopoly issues.
PLDT has Cignal TV, which is also in the business of providing paid television.
In 2022, Cignal TV attempted to buy 38.9% of Sky Cable for P2.86 billion. This bid, however, was scrapped due to political pressure, alongside the landmark deal that was supposed to consolidate the media resources of ABS-CBN and TV5.
The latest deal struck last March 2023 got the nod of the Philippine Competition Commission. – Rappler.com
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Next women up: Super sophomores De Leon, Canino, Laput lead La Salle title defense
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21/02/2024 18:18
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ANOTHER GEM. La Salle libero Lyka de Leon keeps a defensive stance in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a true sports dynasty, and the La Salle Lady Spikers are well on their way to building a new empire in UAAP women’s volleyball.
Already led by the likes of reigning MVP Angel Canino and fellow star sophomore Shevana Laput, the undisputed top team to beat in Season 86 may have found yet another gem quietly manning the back lines in second-year libero Lyka de Leon.
In La Salle’s second straight sweep, this time a 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 win against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, De Leon stood out with a hyper-efficient line of 16 excellent digs on just 29 attempts to go with 12 excellent receptions on just 21 attempts.
This, along with 13 and 10 points from Canino and Laput, respectively, were enough to push the Lady Spikers up a 2-0 record with no sets dropped so far, but every member understood that no one can afford to be complacent this early in the season.
“Good thing I’m building my confidence and character now, but overall, I’m not yet super satisfied with how I performed today. I still have a lot of lapses,” De Leon said in Filipino. “As a team, we’re not satisfied with winning two games. We have bigger goals than this.”
“I found my performance lacking. Everyone did in the team. We need to double our efforts in training because we really have a lot of lapses still, lots of errors that we can avoid in the court,” Canino added.
Prior to Season 86, questions naturally popped up regarding La Salle’s roster strength after losing Jolina dela Cruz and Mars Alba to graduation, and Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno to sudden commitments to the PVL.
Doubts, however, were quickly dashed as the likes of De Leon, middle blocker Amie Provido, and new captain setter Julia Coronel stepped up in their seniors’ stead, giving the Lady Spikers more or less another complete rotation in their first title defense bid in six years.
“With the sudden departure ni Ate [Justine], it’s like out of the blue, I was forced to step up,” De Leon continued. “At first, I really struggled, but I was guided well by my coaches and was supported by my teammates, telling me I can do it.
“Slowly but surely, I’ll get there.” – Rappler.com
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Brawner: Militants caught soldiers off guard during deadly Lanao del Norte strike
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22/02/2024 8:48
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Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) and Major General Jose Maria Cuerpo III visit a soldier wounded in a February 18 encounter in Lanao del Norte, at the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Dawlah Islamiyah militants managed to creep up within 20 meters of the soldiers from the 44th Infantry Battalion, dealing a heavy blow to government forces in their fight against extremists in Mindanao.
The military said six soldiers were killed while four others were wounded in the ensuing clash with the militants in Barangay Ramain, Munai town in Lanao del Norte, on Sunday, February 18.
Three militants were also killed in the ensuing gun battles as responding scout rangers tried to reinforce the beleaguered soldiers and extricate the casualties.
Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said Wednesday, February 21, that the army unit that was caught in the brunt of the fighting did not observe proper “techniques, tactics, and procedures” that resulted in the loss of lives.
“May miscalculation ang tropa. Hindi nasunod ang techniques, tactics, and procedures,” Brawner said.
(The troops miscalculated. Proper techniques, tactics, and procedures were not followed.)
The military said the 15-man team along with two other scout ranger units were hunting the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group responsible for the December 3 bombing of Mindanao State University.
A military officer who declined to be identified said the team was led by a young officer who was new to the rugged terrain of Munai town.
“The team rested after their long hike, and they failed to spread out as they should have. The militants who were shadowing them took advantage of that mistake,” the officer said.
He said the militants crept to almost 20 meters and laid out deadly fire at the unsuspecting soldiers.
Major General Gabriel Viray III, commander of the Army’s 1st Division, said three scout ranger teams were sent to reinforce the beleaguered soldiers and extricate the casualties.
Brawner went to the 1st ID headquarters in Camp Sang-an, Labangan town in Zamboanga del Sur to pay respects to the six soldiers killed in the fighting on Wednesday.
He later hopped to Kampo Ranao in Marawi City and was given a briefing by Army 103rd Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier General Yeger Rey Barroquillo Jr.
“We should not be disheartened by this. We should continue the hunt against the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute group,” Brawner told reporters in Cagayan de Oro.
He said he would not relieve Barroquillo of his command but would continue supporting him in the hunt against the militants.
“I am giving him another chance to prove his worth,” Brawner said.
Brawner said they considered the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute group as a spent force with only 40 militants operating in the boundaries of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte.
He said the hunt against the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group started after the bombing at the Mindanao State University. The soldiers were able to kill 18 militants so far, including the alleged mastermind, Khadafi Mimbesa, also known as “Engineer.” – Rappler.com
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Philippine schools gradually transition to old academic calendar
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20/02/2024 17:25
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CLASSES. Students of Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School in Manila on the first day of SY 2023-24, on August 29, 2023.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, February 20, announced that schools are gradually transitioning to the old academic calendar, where classes begin in June and go on break from April to May.
The gradual transition will officially begin in academic year 2024 to 2025, with school opening on July 29 and end of school year on May 16, 2025.
The DepEd earlier made a”minor” tweak in the current school year by adjusting the end of school year to May 31 instead of June 14. This was contained in DepEd Order No. 3, series of 2024.
“Magiging gradual ‘yung shift ng ating school calendar back to the usual April-May break. Mag-end tayo ng May 31, pero magstart pa rin tayo around July 29. And then slowly, i-move natin siya back until bumalik tayo sa normal na April-May break,” DepEd Undersecretary Michael Poa told reporters.
(The shift to the school calendar back to the usual April-May break will be gradual. We will end on May 31, but we will open around July 29. And then slowly, we will move it back until we return to the normal April-May break.)
Poa said the decision to revert to the old academic calendar was based on consultations done by DepEd. “This is a decision made by the people,” he added.
JUST IN. The DepEd announces that schools in the Philippines will GRADUALLY revert to old academic calendar starting SY 2024-2025: School opening – July 29; end – May 16.By SY 2026-2027, schools will open by June already, with break on April to May. @rapplerdotcom
The education official said that by school year 2026 to 2027, schools would open in June and end in April, based on DepEd’s projected timeline. By school year 2027 to 2028, schools would open in June and end in March.
The school opening in the Philippines was moved to October, instead of June, in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and remote learning was implemented. In the succeeding years, it was moved to August.
The reversion to the old academic calendar was triggered by public clamor because the summer months of April and May are not conducive to learning. In 2023, a hundred of students from the Gulod National High School Mamatid Extension in Cabuyao, Laguna, were hospitalized due to dehydration after a surprise fire drill. – Rappler.com
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EJ Obiena opens 2024 in style with golden vault in Croatia
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CELEBRATE. The Philippines' EJ Obiena in action during the men's pole vault competition in the 19th Asian Games.
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MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena started the new year just like he ended the last one: with a gold medal dangling around his neck.
Obiena opened the indoor season in style as he ruled the Memorial Josip Gasparac in Croatia on Tuesday, February 20 (Wednesday, February 21, Manila time).
Back in action after capping a stellar 2023 with a breakthrough Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in September, the Filipino pole vault star added another title to his collection by setting a new meet record of 5.83m.
Obiena needed just one try to clear 5.83m as he shattered the previous meet record of 5.72m set by Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis and Poland’s Piotr Lisek last year.
Portugal’s Pedro Buaro settled for silver with 5.73m, while the USA’s Olen Tray Oates bagged bronze with 5.61m.
Currently ranked second in the world behind reigning Olympic champion Armand Duplantis of Sweden, Obiena skipped the first four heights before getting himself on the board by leaping past 5.51m in a single attempt.
The Asian record holder took two tries at 5.73m prior to securing the top prize at 5.83m as Buaro bowed out.
Hoping to push himself in his first event in five months as he gears up for the Paris Olympics, Obiena gave 5.93m a shot but to no avail.
Obiena was accompanied by coach Vitaly Petrov in Croatia as he competed against Saudi Arabia’s Hussain Al-Hizam and China’s Huang Bokai, who also train under the Ukrainian mentor.
Al-Hizam (5.51m) and Huang (5.31m) finished fourth and seventh, respectively.
Up next for Obiena is the ISTAF Indoor in Berlin, Germany, on February 23 before he goes to Glasgow, Scotland, for the World Indoor Championships on March 3. – Rappler.com
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Princes of disguise: Rivermaya revisit fabled back catalog in reunion show
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The Rivermaya “reunion” show – quotes in deference to the still-active trio that continues to write and perform under that name – was truly something else. The sound was punchy, the visuals tasteful, and the “classic” quartet’s vigor palpable for the entirety of the just-under-three-hour performance.
No one can argue with nostalgia; nostalgia is like an Instagram filter that casts everything in a way more interesting light. And that filter was dialed to max even before Bamboo Mañalac, Rico Blanco, Mark Escueta, and Nathan Azarcon took the stage a little past 8 pm Saturday (February 17) at the SMDC Festival Grounds.
Their loyal fans were prepared to like everything with zero reluctance, and, had the foursome simply gone through the motions, everyone would have still eaten from the palms of their hands. Which is why kudos are due to the guys, because “going through the motions” clearly wasn’t the order of the day.
Delay- and reverb-riddled textures punctured the charitably windy night, swelling into the opening notes of deep cut “Monopoly.” It was a brave choice for an intro – a slow burn rather than an in-your-face bang – and one that, along with pick-up number “Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo,” would spell the tenor of the entire night.
That tenor is, of course, the tenor of constraint: the main constraint being that, technically, this lineup only wrote, recorded, and performed together for the duration of three albums: 1994’s Rivermaya (along with guitarist Perf de Castro), 1996’s Trip, and 1997’s Atomic Bomb.
There are well-loved cuts from the band’s oeuvre that simply didn’t exist in this reality, and those obviously didn’t make the cut, save for two numbers: “Nerbyoso” from It’s Not Easy Being Green (1999) and “You’ll Be Safe Here” from Between the Stars and Waves (2003).
The former was special because Bamboo doesn’t actually sing on the record, and the latter was special because it’s evidence that the band still mattered beyond the “classic” era. There are way stronger post-Bamboo tunes, I feel, but it was a few days past Valentine’s, so Rico’s solo piano-driven performance of “You’ll Be Safe Here” was entirely called for.
And anyway, I only discuss timeline matters because diehards love to split hairs about who sang what, who wrote which, and who played guitar on this-and-that. I respect that – there are other music nerds who’d split much thinner strands of hair, if you catch my drift – but the real strength of the show wasn’t its loyalty to their canon.
In fact, it’s the contrary: it’s the ability to build on the bones of the past while filling those bones with fresh flesh and a brand-new body. It’s also the aptitude for keeping things kinetic enough that, even during non-singles, the audience is kept in rapt attention.
To illustrate: even with Blanco’s guitar cutting off during the first half of “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita,” it was still an easy shoo-in as crowd-pleaser. It was one of the big ones on Atomic, after all. But because of the band’s commitment to delivering a take-no-prisoners show, even lesser-known tunes like “Princess of Disguise” and “Ballroom Dancing” – a Britpop-flavored rocker and a tango-tinged dancehall banger, respectively – are imbued with a gravity they previously didn’t enjoy.
The reunion was a beautiful negotiation of musicianship and fan service. Escueta’s inspired drumming – and surprise turn at the mic, singing a verse on the Blanco-helmed “Panahon Na Naman” – was a joy to behold. Azarcon, meanwhile, was MVP material – I’ve been telling people this over the weekend – and he was clearly having the best time: dancing and prancing and sprinting and killing it.
Mañalac was a rabid hybrid of frontman and hypeman, a singer for whom hyperbole is a dagger to wield proudly. Whether it’s oddball gems like “Sunny Days” or sure-shot hits like “Ulan” – which to my mind suffered from an unnecessary rearrangement, losing some of its bite, but no matter – Bamboo could be counted on to deliver the goods. He’s a reliable technician, but also an unshakable shaman who understands the importance of rallying a crowd.
Then there’s Rico Blanco, whose byline populates their best-loved material, and whose discomfort at taking on new roles in the past has been well-documented. In a 2017 Esquire story, he reiterates, “You have to understand that [Trip] was a documentation of me learning to play the guitar.” That’s a sweet sentiment to revisit at this juncture, because this show mirrors the pressures of that time, i.e., filling in the shoes of a more technical predecessor.
But however his pronouncements strike you – “I’m not a musician’s musician,” he told me in 2020 for an NME story, adding “If you don’t like me, nothing I ever do will make you like me” – he clearly wasn’t playing like it’s 1996. Occasional rough edges notwithstanding, he’s arguably Rivermaya’s most colorful guitar player, and his arrangement ideas unflaggingly err on the side of melody. The solo on “Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo” was like candy; the contentious-but-triumphant fretwork on “214” lilting; and the harder-edged take on “Elesi” rousing.
Dude can play, hard stop.
And man, can he sing, too. One of this lineup’s greatest strengths is how Blanco and Mañalac’s individual styles have always warred and sparred, but also gelled and glued. That contrast peaks in songs like the aforementioned “Elesi” and “Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo,” but also on tunes like “Hilo” and “Kundiman,” where the tension is more marked during call-and-response moments.
Rivermaya also enjoyed a leg up, truth be told, with the baton of Mel Villena casting its fairy dust. He did arrange strings for Atomic songs in the past – most notably on Azarcon-penned tearjerkers “If” and “Luha” – but hearing those arrangements played live (and mic’d beautifully, too) was life-affirming.
The understated visuals also deserve praise, with the video-wall projections favoring monochrome renders that cloaked the guys in a dreamlike haze. That said, though, the theatrics towards the end – the Higantes-style dolls that accompanied “Mabuhay,” the drum battery that played along to “Awit ng Kabataan,” the fireworks that punctuated “214,” the amped-up string work on “Himala,” the fanfare during closing number “Kisapmata” – were a stirring way to cap an already-riveting evening.
The snags mid-show – chief among them the audio cutting off completely during “20 Million,” forcing the band to do it over – were addressed with class. At some point, the boys descended into the crowd to high-five friends and supporters, omitting the anxiety a quarter-hour interruption would have otherwise caused.
If we can all agree that Rivermaya is an evolving cavalry – with this particular quartet being the most successful sub-troop – it’s easy to picture a follow-up show focused on a different era. But for a first local turn for Live Nation, it’s a daring mount. A beloved band who delivered their most recognizable tunes, but also took a spirited chance on deep cuts – the sum total amounting to a nostalgia reel, a postcard, a shared prayer. – Rappler.com
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Sara Duterte on getting ‘bags of guns’ from Quiboloy: I’m a target of presidential aspirants
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SARA DUTERTE. Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as education secretary on June 19, 2024.
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Vice President Sara Duterte has been consistent in her messaging in the face of issues and allegations against her: They are linked to the 2028 presidential elections.
This was how Vice President Sara Duterte addressed the allegation made by witness Alias “Rene” at a Senate inquiry, that she and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, had left controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy’s vast property in Davao City with bags of assorted firearms.
The Vice President did not directly address the allegation, which she dismissed as just another attack against her by presidential aspirants.
“Sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, naging kagawian na ang pag-atake at pagbato ng sari-saring isyu laban sa Bise Presidente. Marahil, sapagkat ang Bise Presidente ang tumatayong pangunahing hadlang sa mga nangangarap maging pangulo,” Duterte said in a statement on Tuesday, February 21.
(In the history of the Philippines, it’s been a tradition to attack and throw issues against the vice president. Perhaps, because the Vice President is the primary obstacle to those who aspire to be president.)
Going with her logic, one wonders whether she can now relate to her predecessor, Leni Robredo, who was the favorite punching bag of her father and his minions during his presidency.
In her statement, Duterte did not confirm nor deny the visit to Glory Mountain – a vast property owned by Quiboloy that sits on the slopes of Mount Apo, in Barangay Tamayo in Davao City’s Calinan District.
Instead, the Vice President predicted even “more cases, investigations, witnesses, allegations, attacks, and harangues” against her in the coming years, apparently referring to the lead up to the 2028 presidential elections. She is seen as among the front-runners for president, based on her public approval and trust ratings.
“Panahon ngayon ng aking pagtatrabaho. Tutuparin ko ang sinumpaang tungkulin. Uunahin ko ang mga tunay na suliranin. Uunahin ko ang Pilipino,” she said in her statement, echoing her earlier messages.
(It’s time to work. I will accomplish my sworn duty. I will prioritize the real problem. I will prioritize Filipinos.)
In her January statements on the International Criminal Court probe into her father’s drug war, and also on the bid for charter change via people’s initiative, she made the same reiteration: “Unahin muna natin ang Pilipinas (Let’s put the Philippines first).”
Such statement from Duterte is not new. It can be recalled that at the height of the issue on controversial funds, she released statements on the matter branding those who questioned her 2022 confidential funds use as “enemies of peace.” (READ: In confidential funds fiasco, Sara Duterte resorts to personal attacks vs critics)
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I agree: “Such statement from Duterte is not new.” It is now her turn to be her enemies’ “favorite punching bag.” Secondly: “In her statement, Duterte did not confirm nor deny the visit to Glory Mountain.” This is also expected. So she now has the whole experience of being her enemies’ “favorite punching bag.” But those enemies should be careful, cautious, and alert when “Sara strikes back.” They should not underestimate the wrath of the Duterte Political Dynasty. Remember former President Digong’s statement: “Kill, kill, kill.” Sara’s statement might be worse, like “Overkill, overkill, overkill.”
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15 die, 2 injured as truck falls off cliff in Mabinay, Negros Oriental
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The victims' bodies being retrieved by rescuers from Mabinay town.
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BACOLOD, Philippines – Fifteen people died, two were injured when the truck they were riding fell off a cliff in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay town, Negros Oriental shortly before 2 pm, Wednesday, February 21.
Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office’s (NORPPO) spokesman, Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, identified the fatalities as the following:
While those who survived but sustained head injuries and are now being treated at Mabinay Health Center (MHC) are truck driver Antonio Toreno and Jovanni Flores.
All of the fatalities and those injured are residents of La Libertad town also in Negros Oriental, Polinar said.
The NORPPO spokesman said the victims were supposed to go to Barangay Dawis, Bayawan City also in the province to buy livestock.
However, said Polinar, upon reaching Brgy Bulwang, Toreno told the police probers that the truck’s brake malfunctioned and he lost control.
The ill-fated vehicle was a Mitsubishi Fuso cargo truck registered under the name of Rolindo Decipolo, 63, also of La Libertad town, Polinar disclosed.
Past 4 pm Wednesday, Polinar said, the bodies of the victims were recovered from the accident scene, which is 40-50 meters in deep, and were brought to a local funeral parlor in Mabinay.
Added Polinar, NORPPO director, Colonel Ronan Claraval, already ordered Mabinay Police Office chief, Major Nelson Lomoco, to exhaust all possible means to get into the bottom of the accident.
Police will also file charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide against Toreno, Polinar said. – Rappler.com
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The victims' bodies being retrieved by rescuers from Mabinay town.
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BACOLOD, Philippines – Fifteen people died, two were injured when the truck they were riding fell off a cliff in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay town, Negros Oriental shortly before 2 pm, Wednesday, February 21.
Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office’s (NORPPO) spokesman, Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, identified the fatalities as the following:
While those who survived but sustained head injuries and are now being treated at Mabinay Health Center (MHC) are truck driver Antonio Toreno and Jovanni Flores.
All of the fatalities and those injured are residents of La Libertad town also in Negros Oriental, Polinar said.
The NORPPO spokesman said the victims were supposed to go to Barangay Dawis, Bayawan City also in the province to buy livestock.
However, said Polinar, upon reaching Brgy Bulwang, Toreno told the police probers that the truck’s brake malfunctioned and he lost control.
The ill-fated vehicle was a Mitsubishi Fuso cargo truck registered under the name of Rolindo Decipolo, 63, also of La Libertad town, Polinar disclosed.
Past 4 pm Wednesday, Polinar said, the bodies of the victims were recovered from the accident scene, which is 40-50 meters in deep, and were brought to a local funeral parlor in Mabinay.
Added Polinar, NORPPO director, Colonel Ronan Claraval, already ordered Mabinay Police Office chief, Major Nelson Lomoco, to exhaust all possible means to get into the bottom of the accident.
Police will also file charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide against Toreno, Polinar said. – Rappler.com
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Man for the job: SBP chief says ‘no other choice’ but Tim Cone
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SHOT-CALLER. Head coach Tim Cone in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games.
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MANILA, Philippines – Handing Tim Cone Gilas Pilipinas’ coaching reins felt like a no-brainer for Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio.
Cone was the first, and apparently, only choice of the SBP to permanently coach the national team for the next FIBA cycle after he guided the Philippines to its first Asian Games men’s basketball crown since 1962.
“Hands down for me, Tim has proven himself many times over,” said Panlilio in a press conference organized by the SBP on Monday, February 19.
“To me, there was no other choice except to really offer it to Tim. If Tim said no, then that was the time I would start looking for other coaches.”
Cone boasts of an impressive win rate every time he called the shots for the national team.
He steered the Philippine Centennial Team to a bronze finish in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, and led Gilas to a golden romp in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the country.
Last October, Cone also pushed the right button as the Nationals ruled the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, even though he was just asked to temporarily take over following Chot Reyes’ exit at the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup,
On top of those accolades, Cone is also the winningest coach in PBA history with 25 championships.
Panlilio admitted it took a little bit of convincing for Cone to accept the job as the 66-year-old mentor laid out his grand plan for the national team, which includes keeping a 12-man core intact over the next four years.
For Cone, the continuity of the Gilas program is crucial as they seek to end a decades-long absence in the Olympics and make a bigger splash in the next World Cup.
“I sort of agreed with a lot of the things that Tim said and the targets that we want to put forward. We were aligned from Day 1 in terms of the vision,” said Panlilio.
“Took a bit of time for me to convince him to say yes, but we were sort of aligned. We wanted to improve the standings of the Philippines. Once you perform internationally, the rankings follow.”
Panlilio said there were considerations of tapping a foreign coach, although the idea seemed impractical given the schedule of tournaments.
This year, the national team will play in only three events: the February and November windows of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
“You’re hiring a foreign coach but you only need him, as Tim said, maybe 40 days of the year. What does he do for the rest of the year?” said Panlilio.
With Cone at the helm, the SBP also has its sights set on making Gilas a top 20 team in the world.
“I think I told Tim, ‘Why can’t we be in the top 20 at some point?’ I know it’s a hard task because you’re playing against a lot of the European countries at the same time,” said Panlilio.
“We want to be better. We want to improve every year.” – Rappler.com
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IN PHOTOS: PH’s Gwendolyne Fourniol’s performance in 71st Miss World so far
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PH BET. Gwendolyn Fourniol represented the Philippines at the 71st edition of Miss World held in India on March 9, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – After a series of delays, Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol is now all set to vie for the country’s second blue crown.
Initially, Gwendolyne was supposed to compete in the pageant’s 71st edition in December 2023 when it was still scheduled at the India International Centre in Delhi, India. However, the Miss World organization announced that the finals will be moved at a later date. The pageant is now set to be held on March 9, 2024 in Mumbai, India.
Prior to flying to India, the beauty queen has been sharing snippets of her pageant journey. In her official headshot photo for the competition, Gwendolyne looked regal in a blue tube bejeweled dress.
“Being in Miss World is a passion turned reality,” she said in her introduction video, where she also expounded on her advocacy for education.
“Join me in my journey and let’s all ignite that passion for education, to help empower generations,” she captioned the post.
Since the beauty queen from Negros Occidental was crowned in June 2022, she had been focused on working with the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, a charity organization that sends underprivileged children to school. It is also the same foundation that helped Gwendolyne’s mother to go to school.
In a January 2023 post, the Philippine delegate shared that she’s spearheading the “Bridge the Gap, Build the Future” project with ERDA Foundation.
“By building the Learning Hub, and providing opportunities for growth to the community around it, I hope to do my humble part in bridging the gap in education in my own country so that I may be able to help less privileged children build their own bigger and brighter futures,” she wrote.
Even her entry for the pageant’s Head-to-Head challenge focused on Sustainable Development Goal number 4 or Quality Education.
“Together, we can build a world where education is a fundamental and universal right, fostering progress for generations to come,” she said.
During her first days in India, Gwendolyne has been updating fans with the pre-pageant activities she’s taking part in, as well as bonding with her fellow Miss World candidates.
“Can’t wait to make unforgettable memories and represent the Philippines with pride,” she wrote in one of her posts.
During the pageant’s opening ceremony on February 20, Gwendolyne was a stunner in her costume that represents the “Filipina’s craft spirit of dignity, growth, and joy.”
The beauty queen noted that the hand-embroidered ensemble was inspired from Hiligaynon’s authentic Ilonggo textiles. The piece was adorned with colorful embellishments while the whole look was completed with a crowned headpiece and golden palaspas.
Moreover, the ensemble also paid homage to the competition’s host country, India, as it incorporated a traditional print called ikat.
Gwendolyne is competing in the hopes of winning the Philippines’ second Miss World crown, following Megan Young’s win in 2013. – Rappler.com
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Hontiveros warns Quiboloy: Face Senate hearing or get arrested
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RISA HONTIVEROS. Senator Risa Hontiveros, chairperson of Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, presides over the Senate inquiry on the reported cases of Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, at the senate in Pasay City on January 23.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros issued a stern warning to Davao-based doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy on Wednesday, February 21, threatening to cite him in contempt and order his arrest if he fails to appear at the March 5 hearing of the Senate panel probing alleged abuses against his former followers and full-time church workers.
“Our next hearing is on March 5 and if Mr. Quiboloy does not show up, I will cite him in contempt and have him arrested,” said Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality leading the probe.
The warning came in response to an audio recording circulating on social media, purportedly Quiboloy claiming he was in hiding due to alleged threats to his life.
In one moment, the man’s voice cracked, exuding anxiety and fear, and on the verge of tears; in the next, he transformed into a furious advocate for a cause, boldly declaring that he would lead the nation.
Quiboloy’s alleged audio recording, posted on the Facebook page “Depensa Pinas” hours earlier, claimed that the preacher was facing political persecution due to his close association with former president Rodrigo Duterte.
The Facebook account was created on December 15, 2023, just four months after Quiboloy’s page was removed by Meta, the company which owns Facebook, due to violation of its community standards.
Former Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) workers said they were certain that the voice in the recording was that of the man they once venerated as the “appointed son of God.”
“Being with him (Quiboloy) closely for 17 years, it’s him…. He’s been sleepless and restless to the core. I know the intensity of his expression…. He’s gnashing his teeth now,” one former KOJC full-time worker told Rappler.
In Quiboloy’s supposed audio recording, he claimed his constitutional rights were being infringed upon and suggested that he and other KOJC leaders were targets for assassination by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
He claimed he was under surveillance by the CIA and FBI, and alleged that drones were being used to spy on him. He added that there was a $2-million bounty on his head.
“Hindi po kami makatulog; hindi po kami mapakali…. Ako po ay hindi magpapa-aresto sapagkat ako po ay siguradong papatayin,” he said.
(We can’t sleep; we can’t find peace…. I will not allow myself to be arrested because I will surely get killed.)
He insinuated that the Marcos administration, including First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, collaborated with the CIA, FBI, Hontiveros, and various left-leaning members of the House of Representatives against him.
Quiboloy has been subpoenaed by Hontiveros’ committee, which is conducting hearings where numerous former KOJC workers detailed their experiences of exploitation, sexual abuse, torture, and other forms of mistreatment allegedly at the hands of Quiboloy and his group.
In late 2021, the doomsday preacher was placed in the FBI’s most wanted list after he and several of his church associates were indicted by a federal grand jury in the US District Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana, California.
They were charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, sex trafficking of children, marriage fraud, fraud and misuse of visas, bulk cash smuggling, promotional money laundering, concealment money laundering, and international promotional money laundering.
Hontiveros dismissed the assassination and conspiracy theories, cautioning Quiboloy about the repercussions of his defiance.
“‘Wag pong pa-victim. Ang hinihingi lang sa inyo ay humarap sa mga legal na proseso, kasama ang proseso ng Senate investigation. ‘Wag ‘nyo pong dalhin sa lengwahe ng patayan, kahit ‘yan ang nakasanayan ‘nyo,” said Hontiveros.
(Don’t play the victim card. All that’s being asked of you is to face the legal processes, including the Senate investigation. Don’t bring it down to the language of violence, even if that’s what you’re accustomed to.) – Rappler.com
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For the first time, it is refreshing to feel the emotion of “fear” in Pastor Quiboloy’s voice. The “Appointed Son of God” eventually feared the law enforcement agencies of the U.S.A. Unlike in this country, he feels that he is above the law, especially during the time of former President Digong Duterte. This Political Drama Series is getting more interesting, exciting, and engaging. I’m just getting more popcorn and drinks. (Note: Watch out if there are bunkers and underground tunnels in the Glorious Mountain.)
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Lawmakers want to hold accountable those calling for Mindanao secession
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FLOOR. The House of Representatives plenary.
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MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 60 lawmakers have signed a manifesto rejecting calls for an independent Mindanao and urging “legal action”diligent prosecution” against those behind the move.
This comes weeks after former president Rodrigo Duterte called for Mindanao’s independence from the Republic of the Philippines. (READ: EXPLAINER: Why Duterte’s sudden call for Mindanao independence won’t fly)
The former chief executive had tapped Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pataleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, to spearhead the campaign.
While this is not the first time House lawmakers rejected Duterte’s call for Mindanao’s secession this would be the first clear warning given to those instigating it.
“We call for the diligent prosecution of all individuals and entities fostering disunity among our people, blatantly violating our Constitution, and threatening the sovereign integrity of our nation,” the manifesto made public on Wednesday, February 21, read.
The nearly 57 lawmakers – 53 of whom are from Mindanao – also noted that the call to separate Mindanao “betrays our oath of office to support and defend the Constitution, and to bear true faith and allegiance to the same, imposing upon ourselves this solemn obligation voluntarily, without mental reservation and purpose of evasion.”
Three partylist representatives also signed the manifesto, namely: Kabayan Representative Ron Salo, PBA Representative Margarita Nograles, and Kusug Tausug Representative Shernee Tan-Tambut. Biliran Representative Gerardo Espina Jr., who hails from Visayas, also joined in signing the manifesto.
"We will not be a party to an unconstitutional proposal to break the territorial integrity of the Philippines," said Lanao del Norte 1st District Rep Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, who also chairs the House Committee on Muslim Affairs. pic.twitter.com/MXKVBGXZ9N
“Our stance is deeply rooted in our belief in national unity, the power of inclusive development, and the promise of a peaceful, progressive future for all Filipinos, including the indigenous people of Mindanao,” the manifesto read.
Earlier in February, Camiguin Representative Jurdin Jesus Romualdo suggested that the lower chamber conduct an investigation on Alvarez for his role in the call for Mindanao’s separation and if applicable, start proceedings for his expulsion. He said then that Duterte and Alvarez’s actions are “seditious.”
“Ibang usapin yung violation of oath mo sa session (The violation of oath calls for a conversation separate from secession),” Alvarez said in a Rappler panel discussion on February 9.
“‘Yung secession kasi ang tinitignan nila, parang as a crime, pero kahit paano ko tingnan, basta paulit-ulit kong binabasa ‘yan, tinitignan ko ‘yung elements ng crime of secession, wala naman doon sa mga ginagawa namin (If you take a look at it, secession can be a crime, but no matter how I look at it, I keep reading up on it, I’m looking at the elements of crime of secession, what we’re doing now does not fit).”
Article 139 of the Revised Penal Code notes that sedition is committed by those who go against the government and incite chaos “by force, intimidation, or by other means outside of legal methods.”
Alvarez said they are still raising awareness for their campaign to separate Mindanao.
However, their independence campaign has not been met positively – even local officials in Mindanao are not too happy with it. Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim said Duterte’s call is just for his political agenda. – Rappler.com
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[WATCH] Carpio on People’s Initiative: ‘Nothing to do with economic provisions’
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CEBU, Philippines – Retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio slammed efforts to amend the Constitution through a people’s initiative as having “nothing to do” with reforms to the Philippine economy.
“The proponents blame the economic provisions of the Constitution for our low foreign direct investments, for our high unemployment, and, of course, low economic growth… I think this is very easy to expose as false,” Carpio said during a forum organized by the University of the Philippines Political Science Society in Cebu on Tuesday, February 20.
The retired justice argued that the Philippines already has one of the most liberal foreign investment laws in Southeast Asia. According to him, one of the more recent developments in opening the economy to foreign investments include the amended Public Service Act.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte signed the law amending the Public Service Act on March 21, 2022, allowing full foreign ownership in telecommunication companies, major shipping and transport industries, and airlines.
“There’s a little misunderstanding here that is very disturbing. President (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) said, and I quote, ‘I want to open the economy to foreign investments, except in critical areas such as power generation.’ Power generation has been open to 100% foreign ownership for the longest time,” Carpio said.
Carpio cited a 2012 Supreme Court decision in the case of IDEALS Inc. v. PSALM that allowed 100% foreign ownership of power generation from dams or hydropower plants.
To address the low foreign direct investment, Carpio said, the country should address the “real causes” of the economic problem without resorting to charter change.
In a 15-page document authored by Carpio, he listed down high power costs, lengthy bureaucratic regulations, poor infrastructure development, and an absence of the rule of law as primary hindrances to increased foreign investments.
On the absence of the rule of law, Carpio brought up how Duterte threatened Manila Water with expropriation after winning a P7.39 billion award in an international arbitration against the national government.
The case stemmed from the government’s failure to pay for the company’s losses from 2015 to 2017 as the government disallowed Manila Water from implementing rate hikes.
“The poor Manila Water complied and revised (the agreement) and did not collect the award, they waived the award, and that scared away existing and potential foreign investors because for them the rule of law is sacrosanct,” Carpio said.
Besides claims supporting an “economic charter change”, Carpio also criticized the validity of the proposed changes of the current people’s initiative.
Carpio, reiterating his sentiments in an ABS-CBN News Channel interview on January 25, said that the people’s initiative proponents are pushing for a revision, which the Supreme Court ruled in Lambino v. Comelec in 2006 that only amendments can be made through the people’s initiative.
“An amendment is a simple change in the Constitution that does not affect basic principles like the checks and balances or the separation of powers…if it is changed, that is a revision,” Carpio said during the forum.
He added that there is also no enabling law for the implementation of the people’s initiative provision in the constitution as the Supreme Court ruled in Santiago v. Comelec that the Initiative and Referendum Act was “inadequate to cover the system of initiative to amend the constitution.”
On January 29, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) halted proceedings related to the people’s initiative to review its guidelines.
As of this writing, majority leaders in the House of Representatives have filed Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7, mirroring the Senate’s RBH No. 6, in an effort to expedite the process of amending the Constitution. – Rappler.com
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REVIEW: ‘I Am Not Big Bird’ is playful, but still emotionally flaccid
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Spoilers ahead.
When one takes a look at the place of sex in the current makeup of local cinema, one will discover that it figures mostly in Vivamax, the local streaming platform churning out movies that are 90% sex and 10% storyline — the “New Bomba,” as some might point out. It’s a haven for original Filipino content, only that content demands a lot more substance and discerning hold of the craft. Raunchy but emotionally flat, Vivamax movies chiefly disappoint because they often overlook how fun sex can get, failing to explore its intimacy and richness, and merely present it as nothing but a requirement to satisfy a quota for explicit scenes.
Here lies the advantage of I Am Not Big Bird, the latest film directed by Victor Villanueva, best known for Patay na si Hesus, for how it leans on its absurd and phallic humor, and it’s exciting to see this kind of work with mainstream backing.
At the center of the sausage fest is Luis Carpio (Enrique Gil, in his comeback project), whose lack of confidence, mainly due to his dick being under the average size, has cost him his relationship with longtime partner Cathy (Ashley Rivera). Left dejected, he shows up to a night out with his friends (Red Ollero and Nikko Natividad), whom he rarely hangs out with, inviting them to a trip to Thailand shouldering all expenses.
So off they go to Thailand, with Luis, or “Carps” to his friends, hoping to become the “bigger man,” whatever that means. The trio, who are seeking to enjoy their vacation, meet Prajak Tithi (Pepe Herrera), the suspicious tourist guide, and later discover that Carps is a doppelganger of Big Bird (also played by Gil), a porn star known for his massive cock, who has gone missing. Although it takes a while before the film gets to this detail, it is loads of fun to see how the Thai public conflictingly reacts to seeing Big Bird again, depicting how the porn actor has set insane criteria for what being masculine means.
Contrary to the library of Vivamax movies, I Am Not Big Bird actually knows how to talk about sex. Despite its outlandish approach, it doesn’t steep itself in awkward thrusting and grunting by awkward actors caught in awkward positions. And the film works best when it is gooning and being silly. Prime example of which is when the three friends, after outrunning a bevy of people tailing them, figure in a heated argument, without their pants on. Alongside porn producers and drug dealers hunting Big Bird, there’s also the club entertainer ejecting bananas out of her vagina. At one point, Big Bird’s dangly schlong is even used as a handshake. And, hello, a drug-induced Ganesha? But out of all its gimmicks, I particularly find the brief reference to Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus so intelligent because of its specificity.
And seeing Gil this relaxed and outside of his usual love team roles is pretty refreshing, and the film makes the right decision by privileging his chemistry with Ollero and Natividad and just allowing them to have a good time. Gil still has it, and it seems like his comeback can be much bigger, given that he lands the right project and works with producers or writers, who can actually think of better ways to harness his talent.
For all its slapstick comedy, I Am Not Big Bird still ushers some insights about sex as a natural need (or even adventure), sex as a source of exploitation, censorship, and how ridiculous sex standards breed a culture of toxic masculinity.
But the material falters when it turns earnest and begins to explain its point, especially in the third act, where it loses its steam. Carps’s sudden realization about how he treats his pals and ex-girlfriend, with a whole montage dedicated to it, doesn’t quite land, precisely because we don’t know much about these relationships to warrant such an emotional pivot.
Tied to this problem is the film’s overall pacing. At the start, there is so much lingering in ways that feel so touristy, populated by drone shots of Thailand that could have been trimmed, before the storyline moves forward, only to rush some plot points in the final act, as if trying to search for something that can stand in for narrative dimension. Of course, it’s alright to be messy, considering what the film hopes to penetrate, but it won’t work at the expense of coherence. And despite the texture of ‘90s-era comedy that the film guns for, it’s apparent that some visual choices demand more polishing.
I Am Not Big Bird is strongest when it forgoes being serious and hinges on its absurdity, the very detail that it could have harnessed further. It’s way more fun when it commits to being unapologetic, instead of pushing for an emotional note that ends up so flaccid, ultimately failing to climax. The good thing, though, is at least it’s not your typical Vivamax movie, which is notorious for being bad — and not even enjoyably bad. – Rappler.com
I Am Not Big Bird is now out in local cinemas.
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Over 200,000 records of students, parents exposed in unsecured DepEd database
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20/02/2024 17:54
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MANILA, Philippines – A total of 210,020 records and documents related to a database apparently connected to the Online Voucher Application (OVAP) program of the Department of Education (DepEd) were found to have been unsecured and not password-protected, a security researcher with VPN Mentor reported on Tuesday, February 20.
In the report, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler noted the unsecured database – 153.76 GB in size – held “numerous documents that contained PII (personally identifiable information), including tax filings, voucher applications, parent or guardian consent forms, financial assistance, local government certifications, certificates of employment, death certificates, and other notarized or official documents.”
The OVAP is the digital platform set up by the DepEd and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) for applying for financial aid.
Speaking with Rappler, Fowler said that while the database has since been secured after he reported it to the DepEd and the National Privacy Commission, “there is no indication of how long it was exposed or who may have accessed these documents.”
When it was unsecured, the database could have been a potential vector to allow for financial fraud and identity theft if the data was exfiltrated or copied. The PIIs and photos of the students, being crucial for verifying the identity of a voucher applicant, could also put the students at risk of impersonation.
Said Fowler in his report, “Children’s personal data is particularly sensitive, presenting a lifelong risk due to its vulnerability to future exploitation. Protecting children’s data is crucial as it safeguards their privacy, prevents potential harm, and helps establish a secure foundation for their future digital interactions and identities.”
The full report is available here. – Rappler.com
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Suspend work on Cebu BRT Packages 2, 3 – councilor
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21/02/2024 22:50
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CEBU BRT. Workers install detectable warning surfaces on Osmeu00f1a Boulevard sidewalks to enhance safety for the visually impaired in Cebu City, on December 8, 2023.
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid what he calls “countless blunders” reportedly plaguing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, Cebu City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco called for the suspension of scheduled civil works for BRT Packages 2 and 3.
The councilor is against further road closures that would consequently worsen indefinitely the traffic situation in the city.
Instead, Cuenco called on the BRT proponent to first resolve the pending issues hounding the construction of Package 1 and its proposed partial operation this year.
“No matter how much we want to trust these projections and timelines, it is leading us to the inevitable conclusion that this project will not be finished as scheduled,” Cuenco said in a privilege speech he delivered during the regular city council session on Wednesday, February 21.
Cuenco’s privilege speech came a few weeks after representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) appeared before the city council on February 7, upon its request, to apprise the council on the progress of the ongoing BRT construction.
The council is particularly concerned about the traffic situation of the city that is reportedly worsened by the delays in the BRT project implementation. (READ: Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr)
During the February 7 executive session, NEDA told the council that the project remains economically viable despite delays, while the DOTr bared new projected timelines.
DOTr said it aims to partially operate the BRT once its Package 1 is completed by the second quarter of 2024.
Norvin Imbong, deputy project manager for systems and stakeholders relations of the DOTr, in the same executive session, said they are now starting with the procurement of Package 2 and “have already started reaching out to more companies that will be participating in the bidding process, land acquisition, resettlement, and social management.”
BRT Package 2 includes the South trunk – from the South Road properties to Mambaling via N. Bacalso Avenue – while Package 3 refers to the BRT’s North trunk – from Capitol to North Escario to Gorordo Avenue to Arch. Reyes Avenue to IT Park.
However, Cuenco, head of the city’s transportation committee, said the completion of the BRT project would take a lot longer and become more expensive, unless “corrective” measures are done before proceeding to the civil works for the succeeding phases of the BRT construction.
The councilor pointed out that it is impossible for the DOTr to actually partially operate BRT Package 1 by 2024 because of several issues that still have to be addressed.
BRT Package 1 stretches for 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Avenue to the front of Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Boulevard.
Although the BRT is a national government project, much of the construction work is affecting Cebu City and its residents.
Cuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangement and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.
He also raised concerns about the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding BRT packages.
While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working on the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are holding on to their properties pending the finalization of the city government’s plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would raise the price of owners’ lots and properties.
Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing BRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the BRT really works.
“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of packages 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public from having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.
Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the BRT. – Rappler.com
Wenilyn Sabalo, a community journalist currently affiliated with SunStar Cebu, is an Aries Rufo Journalism fellow of Rappler for 2023-2024.
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Next women up: Super sophomores De Leon, Canino, Laput lead La Salle title defense
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21/02/2024 18:18
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ANOTHER GEM. La Salle libero Lyka de Leon keeps a defensive stance in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a true sports dynasty, and the La Salle Lady Spikers are well on their way to building a new empire in UAAP women’s volleyball.
Already led by the likes of reigning MVP Angel Canino and fellow star sophomore Shevana Laput, the undisputed top team to beat in Season 86 may have found yet another gem quietly manning the back lines in second-year libero Lyka de Leon.
In La Salle’s second straight sweep, this time a 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 win against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, De Leon stood out with a hyper-efficient line of 16 excellent digs on just 29 attempts to go with 12 excellent receptions on just 21 attempts.
This, along with 13 and 10 points from Canino and Laput, respectively, were enough to push the Lady Spikers up a 2-0 record with no sets dropped so far, but every member understood that no one can afford to be complacent this early in the season.
“Good thing I’m building my confidence and character now, but overall, I’m not yet super satisfied with how I performed today. I still have a lot of lapses,” De Leon said in Filipino. “As a team, we’re not satisfied with winning two games. We have bigger goals than this.”
“I found my performance lacking. Everyone did in the team. We need to double our efforts in training because we really have a lot of lapses still, lots of errors that we can avoid in the court,” Canino added.
Prior to Season 86, questions naturally popped up regarding La Salle’s roster strength after losing Jolina dela Cruz and Mars Alba to graduation, and Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno to sudden commitments to the PVL.
Doubts, however, were quickly dashed as the likes of De Leon, middle blocker Amie Provido, and new captain setter Julia Coronel stepped up in their seniors’ stead, giving the Lady Spikers more or less another complete rotation in their first title defense bid in six years.
“With the sudden departure ni Ate [Justine], it’s like out of the blue, I was forced to step up,” De Leon continued. “At first, I really struggled, but I was guided well by my coaches and was supported by my teammates, telling me I can do it.
“Slowly but surely, I’ll get there.” – Rappler.com
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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22/02/2024 19:05
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HONG KONG – Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a dominant 94-64 triumph over Hong Kong at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Justin Brownlee delivered an all-around game of 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Philippines as young gun Kevin Quiambao, the reigning UAAP MVP from La Salle, also impressed with 15 points.
Kai Sotto added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Filipinos, who pulled away in the third quarter with Dwight Ramos also helping fuel the key breakaway.
The Philippines will take on Chinese Taipei next at 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 25, at the PhilSports Arena.
GILAS WINS IN HONG KONG! Gilas Pilipinas cruises to a 94-64 rout of Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee finishes with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for the Filipinos. #AsiaCup HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/AMiSIPtFC7 pic.twitter.com/fieBGxOjqF
Now that's one way to break a zone 💯#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/um1kPw8RHS
Chris Newsome holds down the fort! ⚡️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/of3lbKO5jq
Kai Sotto jams are back on the menu 💥 #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/QeCk3DOhRV
Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22.
Hoping to lead the national team to greater heights, coach Tim Cone looks to steer the Filipinos to a promising start in the tournament that consists of three windows against a Hong Kong side seeking to pull off a major upset.
Beating host Hong Kong, ranked 119th in the world, should be a doable job for No. 38 Philippines.
Expect Cone and his charges, though, to be all business as they aim to build good habits for their other battles this year and beyond.
“We have a vision. I think everything starts with a vision. Now that we have a vision, we have a goal in mind, it is all about the process of how we get there,” said Cone.
The game marks the return of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who is back in action after leading the Nationals to the Asian Games crown in Hangzhou, China, in October.
Brownlee has not played competitively since he failed a doping test in the Asian Games as he served a voluntary suspension that lasted three months.
The three-time PBA Best Import teams up with Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and late addition Japeth Aguilar.
A national team veteran, Aguilar got tapped to reinforce the squad in the first window as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out due to their respective injuries.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on February 25.
Two more windows await in November and February next year as the Philippines aims to qualify for the Asia Cup for the eighth straight edition.
Game time is 8 pm. – Rappler.com
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Japeth Aguilar ‘godsent’ for injury-riddled Gilas Pilipinas, says Tim Cone
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21/02/2024 21:23
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VETERAN. Japeth Aguilar in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas can always count on Japeth Aguilar.
Though not part of the original team picked by Tim Cone, Aguilar will suit up for the Nationals in the first FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers window, where they will face Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei on February 22 and 25, respectively.
Cone tapped his Barangay Ginebra ward to reinforce the national team as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out the pair of home-and-away games due to injuries.
“He is really godsent because we really lost a lot of size losing June Mar and AJ,” said Cone on Monday, February 19, in a press conference organized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
Aguilar, who represented the country in the last three editions of the FIBA World Cup, followed the squad in Hong Kong on Wednesday, February 21, a day before their opening game against the hosts at the Tsuen Wan Stadium.
He joined the Nationals even though his wife Cassandra recently gave birth to their daughter Jianina Michaelle last February 18.
“These are the things that happen in any basketball team, you have injuries, you have guys who have wives who deliver babies, you have these kinds of things that happen all the time,” said Cone.
“You just have to roll with the punches and continue to deal with this.”
Aguilar beefs up a frontcourt unit that includes young bigs Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo.
“Japeth being able to back up Kai is going to be really big for us. Carl is our third-string center. So he might have to play out of position,” said Cone.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday. – Rappler.com
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After shock mass exodus, Racela-coached Perpetual lands trusted vet Patrick Sleat
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21/02/2024 22:20
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LEADERS. Bryan Sajonia and Patrick Sleat help carry the FEU Tamaraws’ campaign in UAAP Season 85.
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MANILA, Philippines – Perpetual Help finally gets a breakthrough in men’s basketball ahead of the NCAA’s centennial year.
In an offseason mired by shock departures from the likes of Jun Roque, Mark Omega, Cyrus Nitura, Carlo Ferreras, and Joey Barcuma, the Altas rebounded with a big-fish coup from the UAAP, reuniting new head coach Olsen Racela with his former FEU ward Patrick Sleat.
A homegrown Tamaraw dating back to his high school days, the 6-foot-2 forward will have two more years of eligibility starting NCAA Season 101 after a customary sit-out period.
Sleat is expected to provide steady leadership on and off the court, and an all-around skill set honed by three years of UAAP competition with FEU.
In what would be his final go-around with the Tamaraws in UAAP Season 86, the scrappy forward posted averages of 7.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Come NCAA Season 101, Sleat will get all the touches he can handle as Perpetual attempts to rebuild its identity from the ground up with strong financial backing, reportedly from Racela’s employer San Miguel Corporation.
Among other San Miguel personalities set to grace the sidelines for the Altas in Season 100 are current Ginebra assistant coach Richard del Rosario and former PBA MVP Scottie Thompson. – Rappler.com
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Bright future: Super rookies Dongallo, Poyos trade praises after first UAAP showdown
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THE FUTURE. UE spiker Casiey Dongallo and UST spiker Angge Poyos react in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Move over Angel Canino and Bella Belen. There is a new young rivalry in town.
In a battle of top UAAP prospect teams, the feisty UST Golden Tigresses prevailed over the revitalized UE Lady Warriors in four thrilling sets, 18-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-22, on Wednesday, February 21.
After leading UST with 16 points in a shocking sweep of perennial finalist NU, blue-chip rookie Angge Poyos once again elevated the Tigresses with a new season-high mark of 24 points on 19 attacks, 3 aces, and 2 blocks on the way to a 2-0 record.
At the other end, fellow UAAP newcomer Casiey Dongallo did not let herself be outdone, following up a historic 27-point debut against Ateneo with 23 more points in the losing effort.
When the dust settled, Dongallo could only tip her hat to her UST counterpart and absorb valuable lessons to apply in UE’s next games while she was at it.
“Poyos is really a great player, knowing her height is kind of small, and yet she’s really good at what she does,” she said in Filipino. “That’s all I can really say. She’s a great and strong player.”
Poyos was likewise straight to the point in her assessment of Dongallo.
“Our matchup was okay. I already matched up against her in high school and I can say that she’s really good,” Poyos said in Filipino.
“Skills-wise, she’s got it. Thankfully, we were able to win the match.”
Two teams initially behind the spotlight of contenders La Salle and NU, UST and UE are fast becoming must-see TV as the UAAP Season 86 moves along, thanks to their stellar group of youngsters.
Poyos teased that the best is yet to come for her and the Tigresses, while Dongallo continued to zero in on improvements the Lady Warriors need to make in their attempt to ascend to the upper tier of UAAP contenders.
“I think this [kind of game] is what people can expect from me moving forward, since in my first game I was too pressured, but now I’m adjusting,” Poyos continued. “I hope in the next few games I get to be more consistent and provide more for the team.”
“We still have a lot to work on,” Dongallo added. “We need to play faster so we can keep up to the motions of other teams. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
Seemingly every UAAP season, a new gem shines from each member school, and this year, all indicators point to Poyos and Dongallo as the league’s next big stars, even with just a handful of games under their belts.
Once again, Philippine volleyball gains new valuable pieces in an already glimmering future. – Rappler.com
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Not over? SolGen asks SC to recall temporary protection granted to activists
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FOR FREEDOM. Surfaced environmental activists and fisherfolk advocate Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, arrive at the Department of Justice to submit their counter affidavits in relation to perjury charges filed against them by the Department of National Defense, on November 7, 2023.
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It seems the fight for temporary protection is not yet over for young environmental activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano.
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, in a very urgent omnibus motion dated February 19, asked the Supreme Court (SC) to recall the temporary protection order granted to the two activists who were allegedly abducted by the military. The SC recently granted the protective writs sought by the two.
The High Court, on February 15, said the SC magistrates granted the writs of amparo and habeas data petitions filed by Castro and Tamano, and issued a temporary protection order for them. A writ of amparo is a legal remedy to protect one’s security or life, and usually comes in the form of a protection order. The writ of habeas data, meanwhile, compels the government to destroy information that could cause harm to a person.
With the issuance of the temporary protection order, the SC prohibited the respondents in the writs – who were mostly law enforcers – “from entering within a radius of one kilometer from the persons, places of residence, school, work, or present locations, of petitioners, as well as those of their immediate families.”
Guevarra, whose office serves as the primary legal counsel of the government, said the SC decision granting the writ “poses irreversible complications in the time-honored principle of due process, judicial efficiency, and the very core of law which, if not revisited, will result to severe consequences.”
The issuance of the temporary protection order posed two challenges in the ongoing grave oral defamation case against Castro and Tamano, according to Guevarra. First, maintaining law enforcement in specific zones, and second, serving the warrant against the two.
The two activists were slapped with the charge and were ordered arrested by a Bulacan court over the charge filed by Lieutenant Colonel Ronnel dela Cruz of the Philippine Army. The Department of Justice prosecutors indicted Castro and Tamano for slander or grave oral defamation for “embarrassing and putting [the Armed Forces of the Philippines] in bad light.”
On Wednesday, February 21, the two activists each posted the required bail of P18,000. The court also set the arraignment and pre-trial for the case on March 15, at 8:30 am.
The motion sought clarifications in the proceedings for the writ of amparo.
Guevarra argued that the determination of substantial evidence is usually done after a hearing, based on the comprehensive review of all evidence presented. In granting the writ, the SC said the petitioners (Castro and Tamano) presented more than substantial evidence that merited the protection of the petitioners’ freedom.
“The Honorable Court’s initial determination that the Petitioners’ evidence surpasses the threshold of substantial evidence, before the conduct of the summary hearing, inevitably undermines the Court of Appeals’ independent assessment of the sufficiency of evidence in its determination of the propriety of granting the privilege of the writs. Such early pronouncement certainly prejudiced Respondents’ right to due process,” the motion read.
The issuance of the writ can be done by a court if, on the face of the petition, that court finds it necessary to grant it. The issuance of the writ, which is part of the initial steps in the process, orders the conduct of the summary hearing that will be held by the Court of Appeals.
The SC, in Castro and Tamano’s case, granted only the writ, and not the privilege. The privilege of the writ “includes availment of the entire procedure outlined in AM No. 07-9-12-SC, the Rule on the Writ of Amparo.”
In the Castro and Tamano decision, the SC directed the CA to conduct a summary hearing that will determine if the privilege of the writ will be granted, and if a permanent protection order will be granted in favor of the respondents.
Guevarra, in the motion, also noted there was “failure to afford respondents due process.” The claim pointed that the decision in granting the writ only relied on the narratives of the petitioners.
“The Decision’s reliance on the Petitioners’ narrative, supplemented by selective media reports, without a corresponding and rigorous scrutiny of the Respondents’ submissions, presents infidelity to due process concept, reinforced in a number of impressive jurisprudence,” the motion said.
In the procedures on amparo petitions, the court usually directs the respondents to submit a return, which is a document that contains the respondents’ defense and the steps and actions taken by them, among others. Section 9 of the Rule in the Writ of Amparo states that “within seventy-two (72) hours after service of the writ, the respondent shall file a verified written return together with supporting affidavits.”
Section 10 of the same rule mandates that all defenses shall be raised in the returns that will be submitted, “otherwise they shall be deemed waived.”
This is not the first time that Guevarra has challenged an order or decision favoring activists or progressive individuals.
In October last year, the OSG challenged the acquittal of journalist Lady Ann Salem and trade unionist Rodrigo Esparago before the SC. Guevarra asked the SC to nullify the past two decisions of the CA that affirmed the acquittal of Salem and Esparago.
Salem and Esparago, along with five other activists, were arrested on December 10, 2020, during a celebration of International Human Rights Day. In February 2021, Mandaluyong RTC Branch 209 Judge Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio cleared them of the charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives. The CA agreed with the local court and upheld their acquittal.
When former senator Leila de Lima secured her second acquittal in one of her drug charges in 2023, the OSG also challenged the decision. The OSG petition came after Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 204 affirmed its decision to acquit De Lima, and denied the prosecution’s motion for reconsideration. – Rappler.com
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Noted: “The Department of Justice prosecutors indicted Castro and Tamano for slander or grave oral defamation for ’embarrassing and putting [the Armed Forces of the Philippines] in bad light.'” This is true. But what if the causes of such embarrassment are looked over? There are two, namely: 1) immediate – the action of the activists; 2) principal – the action of an officer who is influenced by a “gunpowder-filled brain.” While the action of the activists was the immediate cause, the principal cause should also be looked into. But the latter action will more likely NOT happen under the present kind of military establishment.
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After shock mass exodus, Racela-coached Perpetual lands trusted vet Patrick Sleat
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LEADERS. Bryan Sajonia and Patrick Sleat help carry the FEU Tamaraws’ campaign in UAAP Season 85.
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MANILA, Philippines – Perpetual Help finally gets a breakthrough in men’s basketball ahead of the NCAA’s centennial year.
In an offseason mired by shock departures from the likes of Jun Roque, Mark Omega, Cyrus Nitura, Carlo Ferreras, and Joey Barcuma, the Altas rebounded with a big-fish coup from the UAAP, reuniting new head coach Olsen Racela with his former FEU ward Patrick Sleat.
A homegrown Tamaraw dating back to his high school days, the 6-foot-2 forward will have two more years of eligibility starting NCAA Season 101 after a customary sit-out period.
Sleat is expected to provide steady leadership on and off the court, and an all-around skill set honed by three years of UAAP competition with FEU.
In what would be his final go-around with the Tamaraws in UAAP Season 86, the scrappy forward posted averages of 7.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Come NCAA Season 101, Sleat will get all the touches he can handle as Perpetual attempts to rebuild its identity from the ground up with strong financial backing, reportedly from Racela’s employer San Miguel Corporation.
Among other San Miguel personalities set to grace the sidelines for the Altas in Season 100 are current Ginebra assistant coach Richard del Rosario and former PBA MVP Scottie Thompson. – Rappler.com
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Japeth Aguilar ‘godsent’ for injury-riddled Gilas Pilipinas, says Tim Cone
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VETERAN. Japeth Aguilar in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas can always count on Japeth Aguilar.
Though not part of the original team picked by Tim Cone, Aguilar will suit up for the Nationals in the first FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers window, where they will face Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei on February 22 and 25, respectively.
Cone tapped his Barangay Ginebra ward to reinforce the national team as big men June Mar Fajardo (calf) and AJ Edu (knee) sit out the pair of home-and-away games due to injuries.
“He is really godsent because we really lost a lot of size losing June Mar and AJ,” said Cone on Monday, February 19, in a press conference organized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
Aguilar, who represented the country in the last three editions of the FIBA World Cup, followed the squad in Hong Kong on Wednesday, February 21, a day before their opening game against the hosts at the Tsuen Wan Stadium.
He joined the Nationals even though his wife Cassandra recently gave birth to their daughter Jianina Michaelle last February 18.
“These are the things that happen in any basketball team, you have injuries, you have guys who have wives who deliver babies, you have these kinds of things that happen all the time,” said Cone.
“You just have to roll with the punches and continue to deal with this.”
Aguilar beefs up a frontcourt unit that includes young bigs Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo.
“Japeth being able to back up Kai is going to be really big for us. Carl is our third-string center. So he might have to play out of position,” said Cone.
After the Hong Kong game, the Filipinos return home to host Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday. – Rappler.com
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FACT CHECK: PCG spox did not declare ‘all-out war’ vs China over West PH Sea
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21/02/2024 19:00
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Claim: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela declared all-out war on China over tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in the title and thumbnail of a YouTube video posted on February 16. As of writing, it has gained 25,117 views, 560 likes, and 139 comments.
The video’s title reads: “Nag panic na China! PBBM nagulat kay Tarriela! Nagdeklara all out war sa China! PCG nagmatigas na!” (China is panicking! PBBM is surprised by Tarriela! Declares an all-out war on China! PCG stands firm.)
The bottom line: Neither Tarriela nor the PCG have made such declarations of war. The narrator of the misleading video merely suggested that the Philippines would not back down in the face of Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
Transparency strategy: On February 13, Tarriela said that the PCG would continue with its strategy of “assertive transparency,” where the PCG publicizes China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea to counter the Chinese government’s “misinformation campaign.”
He added that this strategy is not affected by a de-escalation agreement between China and the Philippines as transparency is “not something that is provocative or escalatory.”
During a bilateral meeting in Shanghai last January 17, the two countries agreed to “improve [a] maritime communication mechanism in the South China Sea.” This mechanism would include “communications between foreign ministries and coast guards of the two countries,” according to the Philippines’ foreign affairs department.
Maritime tensions: The agreement between Manila and Beijing comes amid ongoing maritime tensions between the two countries as China continues to reject a historic 2016 ruling invalidating its sweeping claims over the South China Sea. Over the past year, the PCG has documented several incidents of collisions, near-collisions, and dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels.
In December 2023, China’s maritime forces blasted water cannons at Filipino ships. A month earlier, Chinese ships also deployed water cannons and attempted to block vessels on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippines’ outpost on Ayungin Shoal. Earlier this month, the PCG vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua completed a nine-day patrol at Bajo De Masinloc, during which the PCG reported the presence of four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that “shadowed the PCG vessel on more than 40 occasions” and “performed dangerous and blocking maneuvers at sea.” – Andrei Santos/Rappler.com
Andrei Santos 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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This Quezon City bakery’s strawberry crumble pie is a berry good dessert
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MANILA, Philippines – If you’re berry obsessed with strawberry desserts and sweet pies, you might just crumble for this one by Crumbs and Grubs – the local Quezon City bakery serves up a freshly-baked Strawberry Crumble that’s sweet, tangy, and comforting all in one.
Crumbs and Grubs sells the 7″ round pie (P888) with a sweet brown butter crumble on top, mixed in with jammy, fresh Benguet strawberries that are juicy, tangy, and freshly-picked. The buttery crumble adds a solid chew from the rolled oats, a slight crunch from the sugar, and a comforting cinnamon flavor, while the local strawberries mashed into a chunky pulp provide a nice and tart contrast to the sweetness. It’s got good balance, and tastes even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
It tastes fresh and homemade, made with no preservatives, no artificial flavors, no extenders, and only natural ingredients. They are baked from scratch daily in small batches, and lovingly takes 8-10 hours from prep to finish. Crumbs and Grubs’ owners told Rappler that most of the production time is spent meticulously cleaning and preparing the strawberries for baking.
“We work a lot with local farms from Benguet and have it shipped to Manila on the day of baking. It’s tedious, it’s risky, it takes too much time but that’s what it takes to deliver quality products that our customers deserve,” they said.
Since it’s a harvest-dependent product, Crumbs and Grubs will keep the Strawberry Crumble available for pre-order until March, or until supplies last. Whenever strawberries are in season, it’ll be back!
Crumbs and Grubs do love their berries – the SME actually first rose to Instagram fame after its best-selling strawberry-filled croissants took off in the pandemic in 2021.
“We’d receive a lot of requests and orders for it through the years. As much as we’d love to serve them again, we also have to innovate and offer something new to offer,” they said.
What Crumbs and Grubs did was tweak the well-loved formulation also highlighting Benguet’s best produce and turned into a pie – a strawberry base with an updated classic crumb recipe to “complement the texture and flavors of our beautiful fresh local strawberries.”
Crumbs and Grubs started out as a micro-bakery in 2010, providing specialty breads, savory pastries, and desserts to neighborhood restos, coffee and milk tea shops, and family and friends.
“I would bake in the morning and go door-to-door along establishments in Katipunan and Teacher’s Village to offer whatever I made in the hopes of leaving with a contract to supply. Laughing at the thought now because that was so daring and totally crazy!” Crumbs and Grubs’ owners said.
In 2011, the owners added vegan lactation cookies, muffins, and granola for expecting and breastfeeding moms and organic, healthy desserts for the family that weren’t heavily processed or laden with sugar.
“I grew up in the family business of confections. My mom was a pioneer local chocolatier who built her chocolate workshop out of our family home. She was one of the first few who produced chocolates in the ’90s and at one time, was one of the top suppliers of Rustan’s supermarket,” the owners said.
“My siblings and I saw all her countless struggles and wins as a small business owner. That inspired me to explore a similar path and like her, my passion led me here — in the industry of creating, serving, and delighting people,” they added.
Crumbs and Grubs’ advocacy has always been to support our local famers and promote local ingredients. That’s why our cherished local strawberries have always been the star of the bakery’s show, even if it can be a challenge to deal with local suppliers, the bakery said.
“We always encounter issues like erratic pricing and supply availability, even unreliable suppliers. It’s a tough battle to win and we have to sacrifice margins and production at times, but we do what we can to help local farmers put food on the table and drive consumer awareness on the bounty local produce brings,” they said.
“We have excellent local produce that don’t receive much attention and that’s really sad. We’ve been fighting this battle for more than a decade, why stop now?”
Crumbs and Grubs also sells fresh grass-fed burrata and mozzarella. The commissary is located in Mapayapa Village, Don Antonio, Quezon City. To place your orders, you can message them on Instagram or order through the website. – Rappler.com
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UST orders TomasinoWeb to take down photo ‘ridiculing’ students
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MANILA, Philippines – TomasinoWeb, the digital student media organization of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), temporarily stopped social media operations after the resignation of its publication adviser on Monday, February 19.
This comes after the university’s Office for Student Affairs (OSA) ordered the organization to delete a photo of students from the College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS) entering a convenience store inside the campus. OSA said the image caused “public ridicule.”
The picture was a part of TomasinoWeb’s social media post on Thursday, February 15, which featured students from different colleges wearing their “Type B” uniforms, which are typically worn from Ash Wednesday until the end of the second semester.
According to a report by The Varsitarian, there were jokes that compared the Type B uniform of the CICS students to those of convenience store employees.
UST journalism instructor Leo Laparan II, who is also a desk editor at The Philippine Star, said in his resignation letter that “the recent turn of events has rendered my position in the student organization immaterial and insignificant moving forward.”
“I felt like I was trampled upon with what happened. Natapakan yung pagka-journalist ko sa nangyari because that is a clear illustration of censorship,” he told reporters in an interview.
Laparan will continue teaching journalism classes at the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters.
Fr. Louie Coronel, UST’s secretary-general, told Rappler in an email on Tuesday, February 20, that “collaborative efforts are being undertaken to resolve the matter,” and that they “value the inputs shared on various platforms” as these help them deliberate on the matter.
According to the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, having an adviser is only optional for student publications at the tertiary level.
But technically, TomasinoWeb is not a student publication. Under UST guidelines, they are classified as a student organization.
TomasinoWeb, like other student organizations, follows guidelines set by the OSA. Student publications, on the other hand, report to the Office of the Secretary-General.
According to rules laid out by the OSA, when the adviser of a student organization resigns, it should “cease to post anything until such time that a new adviser is appointed.”
Those who violate the policies may not be accredited to operate in the following academic year.
How does this technicality affect the work of a student media organization? For TomasinoWeb president Jan Carlo Zamora, this means that they have no true freedom as part of the campus press.
“We are not truly free to write and create content because we are subjected to checks by the office, while other student publications can be as expressive as they want,” he told Rappler in an interview.
Laparan shared the same sentiment, adding that until it could operate “devoid of external forces,” TomasinoWeb cannot fulfill its true purpose.
“I don’t think that it’s going to work because a media organization cannot fulfill its purpose, its duty to inform the public if there’s going to be intervention,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino.
Zamora hopes that Laparan’s resignation will serve as a call for university officials to create an environment where students can freely express themselves, and organizations like TomasinoWeb can start discussions on pressing campus issues.
“His resignation, while a very huge loss to the organization, shall start a university-wide call for a better administration and for an environment where students can express themselves to their fullest,” he said. “TomasinoWeb has been in a very long standing fight for press freedom, only to end up like this.”
Miguel Angelo Sumalinog, the organization’s executive editor, also urged the public to help call for press freedom, as it “goes beyond the matter of the issue inside the campus but to a national level as well.”
But this is not the first time that UST’s student organizations have experienced intervention from university administrators.
Laparan said that in December 2023, the OSA flagged the organization’s post about the jeepney modernization program, saying that this could be misinterpreted as the university’s stand on the controversy.
Organizations also called out the university in 2020 for implementing stricter rules for social media posting. Back then, student leaders had to submit Permission to Post forms to their dean, Student Welfare and Development coordinator, and the OSA before releasing any publicity material or announcement online.
The Varsitarian said in a report that those who fail to comply with the requirement will be reprimanded, and their accreditation to operate may be suspended or revoked.
Processes like these, according to the National Union of Students in the Philippines, are “roundabout methods of legitimizing and extending student repression through online means.”
While they are looking for a new adviser, TomasinoWeb will continue to post updates on its website, especially during UAAP Season 86 and the upcoming student council elections in UST.
Its officers are also coordinating with its alumni and other press freedom advocates to discuss the next steps for their organization.
On Wednesday, February 21, hundreds of UST alumni signed a petition showing solidarity with TomasinoWeb and urging the university administration to end their “repressive, arbitrary, and outdated policies.”
“It is clear that what brought UST public ridicule is not TomasinoWeb’s photo but the university itself and its refusal to uphold and recognize students’ rights,” the petition said.
Interested alumni can still sign the petition through standwithtomasinoweb.com.
Progressive groups were also quick to show support for the student media. Just hours after Laparan’s resignation, student activists held a protest outside the university to call for campus press freedom.
Progressive groups were also quick to show support for the student media. Just hours after Laparan’s resignation, student activists held a protest outside the university to call for campus press freedom.
Student activists gather outside the University of Santo Tomas in Manila on Monday, February 19, to call for campus press freedom.This comes after TomasinoWeb, UST’s digital media organization, was forced to take down a photo of students from the College of Information and… pic.twitter.com/p4VlLgsA6n
In a statement, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines slammed UST for its order, as well as its “long history of academic freedom violations and disregard of genuine student concerns.”
Meanwhile, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines blasted UST for the imposed takedown and its “elitist stance,” urging them to protect press freedom and “uphold the dignity of work and honor the workers’ contributions to the Philippine society.”
[STATEMENT] Stop censoring the campus pressAny imposed takedown, especially over an imagined slight and not because of a factual or ethical lapse, erodes press freedom and the independence of the press. pic.twitter.com/Ww9usw1fyY
The issue revived discussions on the amendment of the Campus Journalism Act, which has several flaws that compromise campus press freedom, including the lack of provisions protecting editorial independence.
In 2021, former Kabataan representative Sarah Elago renewed her push for House Bill No. 319 or the Campus Press Freedom bill, which hopes to better protect campus journalists and hold erring administrators accountable.
The bill was not passed into law. – Rappler.com
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Next women up: Super sophomores De Leon, Canino, Laput lead La Salle title defense
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ANOTHER GEM. La Salle libero Lyka de Leon keeps a defensive stance in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament
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MANILA, Philippines – Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a true sports dynasty, and the La Salle Lady Spikers are well on their way to building a new empire in UAAP women’s volleyball.
Already led by the likes of reigning MVP Angel Canino and fellow star sophomore Shevana Laput, the undisputed top team to beat in Season 86 may have found yet another gem quietly manning the back lines in second-year libero Lyka de Leon.
In La Salle’s second straight sweep, this time a 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 win against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, De Leon stood out with a hyper-efficient line of 16 excellent digs on just 29 attempts to go with 12 excellent receptions on just 21 attempts.
This, along with 13 and 10 points from Canino and Laput, respectively, were enough to push the Lady Spikers up a 2-0 record with no sets dropped so far, but every member understood that no one can afford to be complacent this early in the season.
“Good thing I’m building my confidence and character now, but overall, I’m not yet super satisfied with how I performed today. I still have a lot of lapses,” De Leon said in Filipino. “As a team, we’re not satisfied with winning two games. We have bigger goals than this.”
“I found my performance lacking. Everyone did in the team. We need to double our efforts in training because we really have a lot of lapses still, lots of errors that we can avoid in the court,” Canino added.
Prior to Season 86, questions naturally popped up regarding La Salle’s roster strength after losing Jolina dela Cruz and Mars Alba to graduation, and Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno to sudden commitments to the PVL.
Doubts, however, were quickly dashed as the likes of De Leon, middle blocker Amie Provido, and new captain setter Julia Coronel stepped up in their seniors’ stead, giving the Lady Spikers more or less another complete rotation in their first title defense bid in six years.
“With the sudden departure ni Ate [Justine], it’s like out of the blue, I was forced to step up,” De Leon continued. “At first, I really struggled, but I was guided well by my coaches and was supported by my teammates, telling me I can do it.
“Slowly but surely, I’ll get there.” – Rappler.com
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Lawmakers want to hold accountable those calling for Mindanao secession
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FLOOR. The House of Representatives plenary.
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MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 60 lawmakers have signed a manifesto rejecting calls for an independent Mindanao and urging “legal action”diligent prosecution” against those behind the move.
This comes weeks after former president Rodrigo Duterte called for Mindanao’s independence from the Republic of the Philippines. (READ: EXPLAINER: Why Duterte’s sudden call for Mindanao independence won’t fly)
The former chief executive had tapped Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pataleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, to spearhead the campaign.
While this is not the first time House lawmakers rejected Duterte’s call for Mindanao’s secession this would be the first clear warning given to those instigating it.
“We call for the diligent prosecution of all individuals and entities fostering disunity among our people, blatantly violating our Constitution, and threatening the sovereign integrity of our nation,” the manifesto made public on Wednesday, February 21, read.
The nearly 57 lawmakers – 53 of whom are from Mindanao – also noted that the call to separate Mindanao “betrays our oath of office to support and defend the Constitution, and to bear true faith and allegiance to the same, imposing upon ourselves this solemn obligation voluntarily, without mental reservation and purpose of evasion.”
Three partylist representatives also signed the manifesto, namely: Kabayan Representative Ron Salo, PBA Representative Margarita Nograles, and Kusug Tausug Representative Shernee Tan-Tambut. Biliran Representative Gerardo Espina Jr., who hails from Visayas, also joined in signing the manifesto.
"We will not be a party to an unconstitutional proposal to break the territorial integrity of the Philippines," said Lanao del Norte 1st District Rep Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, who also chairs the House Committee on Muslim Affairs. pic.twitter.com/MXKVBGXZ9N
“Our stance is deeply rooted in our belief in national unity, the power of inclusive development, and the promise of a peaceful, progressive future for all Filipinos, including the indigenous people of Mindanao,” the manifesto read.
Earlier in February, Camiguin Representative Jurdin Jesus Romualdo suggested that the lower chamber conduct an investigation on Alvarez for his role in the call for Mindanao’s separation and if applicable, start proceedings for his expulsion. He said then that Duterte and Alvarez’s actions are “seditious.”
“Ibang usapin yung violation of oath mo sa session (The violation of oath calls for a conversation separate from secession),” Alvarez said in a Rappler panel discussion on February 9.
“‘Yung secession kasi ang tinitignan nila, parang as a crime, pero kahit paano ko tingnan, basta paulit-ulit kong binabasa ‘yan, tinitignan ko ‘yung elements ng crime of secession, wala naman doon sa mga ginagawa namin (If you take a look at it, secession can be a crime, but no matter how I look at it, I keep reading up on it, I’m looking at the elements of crime of secession, what we’re doing now does not fit).”
Article 139 of the Revised Penal Code notes that sedition is committed by those who go against the government and incite chaos “by force, intimidation, or by other means outside of legal methods.”
Alvarez said they are still raising awareness for their campaign to separate Mindanao.
However, their independence campaign has not been met positively – even local officials in Mindanao are not too happy with it. Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim said Duterte’s call is just for his political agenda. – Rappler.com
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216 Agusan del Sur flood victims fall ill after taking relief aid meals
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FALL ILL. Flood victims get treated at the Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital following a suspected food poisoning on Monday evening, February 19.
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BUTUAN, Philippines – Over 200 residents from a flooded village in Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur, fell ill and are suspected to have suffered from food poisoning after consuming hot meals distributed by aid workers on Monday, February 19.
Jasmin Carlos, health education and promotion officer at Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital (EMCH), told a news conference that at least 216 residents from Barangay Tandang Sora in Esperanza town were taken to the hospital around 6 pm on Monday, with symptoms such as stomach aches, vomiting, dizziness, and diarrhea.
“Upon examination, assessment, and consultation, we provided appropriate management intervention by administering intravenous fluids and the prescribed medications recommended by our doctors at the hospital,” Carlos said.
Jacqueline Momville, the provincial health officer of Agusan del Sur, said they could not rule out food poisoning or contaminated water as the cause.
“We will collect water samples from the source where the food was cooked. We are also looking for the raw or uncooked sample of the food, and we are studying the events in a blow-by-blow manner,” Momville said
Most of the patients were elderly people and children, with the youngest being an eight-month-old baby and a one-year-old.
Maria Theresa Labiao, the health officer of Esperanza, noted that in remote areas, it is common for parents to give babies the same food as adults.
On Monday afternoon, the victims were served rice, chicken liver adobo, and boiled eggs, by the relief aid volunteers and cooks. The food was provided by the Philippine National Red Cross-Agusan del Sur as part of the group’s Hot Meals on Wheels program for flood victims.
Darwina Ligan, PRC-Agusan del Sur administrator, told local broadcaster DXGP-Agusan Radio that they prepared 1,000 meals alone for Tandang Sora.
PRC has dispatched food trucks to the flood-stricken areas in Agusan del Sur, including the towns of Bunawan, San Luis, Talacogon, and Esperanza, each accompanied by five student volunteers who served as servers, along with two cooks.
On Tuesday evening, February 20, the PRC released a statement noting that while the cause of the health emergency remains under investigation by the local government, its meals program in the province has been suspended until the completion of the probe.
“Rest assured that PRC supports the investigation. PRC remains transparent and will closely coordinate with the local government on this serious matter,” PRC said.
Esperanza Mayor Deo Manpatilan Jr. said the last thing they wanted to do was to point fingers given that the PRC only wanted to help.
“There is an ongoing investigation. We hope to prevent the same situation from happening in the future,” Manpatilan said.
Among the 216 patients, 142 are under EMCH, while the rest have been moved to nearby community hospitals as bed capacity has already been reached.
Based on the EMCH daily census report as of 8 pm on Tuesday, the number of patients under observation is 51, and 91 have already been discharged. – Rappler.com
Ivy Marie Mangadlao is a community journalist writing for Mindanews and an Aries Rufo Journalism fellow for 2023-2024.
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This Quezon City bakery’s strawberry crumble pie is a berry good dessert
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MANILA, Philippines – If you’re berry obsessed with strawberry desserts and sweet pies, you might just crumble for this one by Crumbs and Grubs – the local Quezon City bakery serves up a freshly-baked Strawberry Crumble that’s sweet, tangy, and comforting all in one.
Crumbs and Grubs sells the 7″ round pie (P888) with a sweet brown butter crumble on top, mixed in with jammy, fresh Benguet strawberries that are juicy, tangy, and freshly-picked. The buttery crumble adds a solid chew from the rolled oats, a slight crunch from the sugar, and a comforting cinnamon flavor, while the local strawberries mashed into a chunky pulp provide a nice and tart contrast to the sweetness. It’s got good balance, and tastes even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
It tastes fresh and homemade, made with no preservatives, no artificial flavors, no extenders, and only natural ingredients. They are baked from scratch daily in small batches, and lovingly takes 8-10 hours from prep to finish. Crumbs and Grubs’ owners told Rappler that most of the production time is spent meticulously cleaning and preparing the strawberries for baking.
“We work a lot with local farms from Benguet and have it shipped to Manila on the day of baking. It’s tedious, it’s risky, it takes too much time but that’s what it takes to deliver quality products that our customers deserve,” they said.
Since it’s a harvest-dependent product, Crumbs and Grubs will keep the Strawberry Crumble available for pre-order until March, or until supplies last. Whenever strawberries are in season, it’ll be back!
Crumbs and Grubs do love their berries – the SME actually first rose to Instagram fame after its best-selling strawberry-filled croissants took off in the pandemic in 2021.
“We’d receive a lot of requests and orders for it through the years. As much as we’d love to serve them again, we also have to innovate and offer something new to offer,” they said.
What Crumbs and Grubs did was tweak the well-loved formulation also highlighting Benguet’s best produce and turned into a pie – a strawberry base with an updated classic crumb recipe to “complement the texture and flavors of our beautiful fresh local strawberries.”
Crumbs and Grubs started out as a micro-bakery in 2010, providing specialty breads, savory pastries, and desserts to neighborhood restos, coffee and milk tea shops, and family and friends.
“I would bake in the morning and go door-to-door along establishments in Katipunan and Teacher’s Village to offer whatever I made in the hopes of leaving with a contract to supply. Laughing at the thought now because that was so daring and totally crazy!” Crumbs and Grubs’ owners said.
In 2011, the owners added vegan lactation cookies, muffins, and granola for expecting and breastfeeding moms and organic, healthy desserts for the family that weren’t heavily processed or laden with sugar.
“I grew up in the family business of confections. My mom was a pioneer local chocolatier who built her chocolate workshop out of our family home. She was one of the first few who produced chocolates in the ’90s and at one time, was one of the top suppliers of Rustan’s supermarket,” the owners said.
“My siblings and I saw all her countless struggles and wins as a small business owner. That inspired me to explore a similar path and like her, my passion led me here — in the industry of creating, serving, and delighting people,” they added.
Crumbs and Grubs’ advocacy has always been to support our local famers and promote local ingredients. That’s why our cherished local strawberries have always been the star of the bakery’s show, even if it can be a challenge to deal with local suppliers, the bakery said.
“We always encounter issues like erratic pricing and supply availability, even unreliable suppliers. It’s a tough battle to win and we have to sacrifice margins and production at times, but we do what we can to help local farmers put food on the table and drive consumer awareness on the bounty local produce brings,” they said.
“We have excellent local produce that don’t receive much attention and that’s really sad. We’ve been fighting this battle for more than a decade, why stop now?”
Crumbs and Grubs also sells fresh grass-fed burrata and mozzarella. The commissary is located in Mapayapa Village, Don Antonio, Quezon City. To place your orders, you can message them on Instagram or order through the website. – Rappler.com
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Ayala Land banking on premium offerings as middle-income earners wait out high interest rates
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21/02/2024 14:44
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PREMIUM. Artist render of Arbor Lanes, Arca South.
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MANILA, Philippines – Property giant Ayala Land is allocating the bulk of capital expenditures for its premium residential offerings, at least for now, as the affluent market continues to show signs of robustness.
Ayala Land is allocating P100 billion for its residential property development for 2024, of which 80% would be used for its premium properties like Alveo Land and Ayala Land Premier. The remaining 20% would be for its “core” properties like Avida and Amaia.
The trend of allocating more for the premium segment started during the pandemic. Prior to COVID-19, Dy said capex for this market was closer to 64%.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, February 20, Ayala Land president and CEO Meean Dy said they are improving the quality of their offerings, which will mostly be in the southern areas outside Metro Manila, to ensure that they lead in the premium segment.
Dy noted that those who can afford their premium properties are not very sensitive to increases in interest rates.
Dy said that even other developers who were initially catering to the middle income market have been aspiring to play in the premium segment.
“Over the medium term, with a country like the Philippines, we need the core to come back, which is why now we continue to nurture our Avida brand,” Dy said.
“We have the land bank for the projects, we continue to plan and we intend to have projects on push-button mode so that if there should be opportunities, we would be very quick in being able to capture market changes,” she added.
Dy said if Ayala Land is able to tighten its pay terms, that is a clear signal that the market is getting stronger.
But for now, the company is bracing for interest rates to remain “higher for longer.”
Ayala Land ended 2023 with its net income rising by 32% to P24.5 billion and revenues up by 18% to P148.9 billion.
The bulk of its revenues came from property developments, which delivered P81.2 billion, a 14% increase. Average monthly sales stood at P9.5 billion.
Capex stood at P86.2 billion, 49% of which was spent for residential projects.
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Apolinario highly favored over Thai in Tokyo clash
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21/02/2024 17:37
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ALL SET. Filipino fighter Dave Apolinario (right) and Thai foe Tanes Ongjunta during the official weigh-in.
SANMAN BOXING
MANILA, Philippines – Dave Apolinario is no stranger to being tagged the favorite. Having won all of his 19 fights, 13 by knockout, it’s but natural for the Filipino southpaw to get the nod of the oddsmakers, regardless of his opponent and the venue.
His flyweight battle against Thai Tanes Ongjunta on Thursday, February 22, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo is no exception.
Japanese betting sites have installed the 25-year-old Apolinario, born in Maasim, Sarangani, and now residing in General Santos City, a 9-1 favorite over Bangkok’s Ongjunta, who is 12-1 with six knockouts.
Apolinario was given a 90% chance of winning over Ongjunta, who was just given a 10% chance of pulling off an upset despite being a two-time Southeast Asian Games silver medalist.
The high expectations only fuel Apolinario’s desire to give a noteworthy performance.
“I want to make a statement to the boxing community that I am ready for a world title,” said Apolinario, a stalwart of SanMan Boxing, represented in Japan by Mike Pelayo, JC Manangquil, and John Ray Manangquil.
According to JC Manangquil, Apolinario, the former International Boxing Organization flyweight champion, needs an impressive victory over Ongjunta to improve his chances of fighting for a major world title this year.
Being the No.1 rated contender in the World Boxing Association (WBA), Apolinario is in line to tangle with Japanese champion Seigo Yuri Akui.
Apolinario is also ranked No. 3 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and No. 8 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), where Jesse Rodriguez holds reign simultaneously.
Manangquil said Apolinario doesn’t feel the pressure because he has prepared long and hard for this moment under 2022 Trainer of the Year Ronerex Dalut.
Apolinario made the grade at 111.3lbs during the official weigh-in on Wednesday, February 21, while Ongjunta checked in at 112.7lbs. – Rappler.com
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Man for the job: SBP chief says ‘no other choice’ but Tim Cone
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SHOT-CALLER. Head coach Tim Cone in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games.
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MANILA, Philippines – Handing Tim Cone Gilas Pilipinas’ coaching reins felt like a no-brainer for Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio.
Cone was the first, and apparently, only choice of the SBP to permanently coach the national team for the next FIBA cycle after he guided the Philippines to its first Asian Games men’s basketball crown since 1962.
“Hands down for me, Tim has proven himself many times over,” said Panlilio in a press conference organized by the SBP on Monday, February 19.
“To me, there was no other choice except to really offer it to Tim. If Tim said no, then that was the time I would start looking for other coaches.”
Cone boasts of an impressive win rate every time he called the shots for the national team.
He steered the Philippine Centennial Team to a bronze finish in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, and led Gilas to a golden romp in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the country.
Last October, Cone also pushed the right button as the Nationals ruled the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, even though he was just asked to temporarily take over following Chot Reyes’ exit at the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup,
On top of those accolades, Cone is also the winningest coach in PBA history with 25 championships.
Panlilio admitted it took a little bit of convincing for Cone to accept the job as the 66-year-old mentor laid out his grand plan for the national team, which includes keeping a 12-man core intact over the next four years.
For Cone, the continuity of the Gilas program is crucial as they seek to end a decades-long absence in the Olympics and make a bigger splash in the next World Cup.
“I sort of agreed with a lot of the things that Tim said and the targets that we want to put forward. We were aligned from Day 1 in terms of the vision,” said Panlilio.
“Took a bit of time for me to convince him to say yes, but we were sort of aligned. We wanted to improve the standings of the Philippines. Once you perform internationally, the rankings follow.”
Panlilio said there were considerations of tapping a foreign coach, although the idea seemed impractical given the schedule of tournaments.
This year, the national team will play in only three events: the February and November windows of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
“You’re hiring a foreign coach but you only need him, as Tim said, maybe 40 days of the year. What does he do for the rest of the year?” said Panlilio.
With Cone at the helm, the SBP also has its sights set on making Gilas a top 20 team in the world.
“I think I told Tim, ‘Why can’t we be in the top 20 at some point?’ I know it’s a hard task because you’re playing against a lot of the European countries at the same time,” said Panlilio.
“We want to be better. We want to improve every year.” – Rappler.com
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Newsbreak Chats: Should Rodrigo Duterte be afraid of the Int’l Criminal Court?
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Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, February 22, at 4 pm!
MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte left the presidency in 2022 with blood on his hands.
His violent war on drugs – waged against the poorest of the poor from 2016 to 2022 – led to more than 6,000 individuals killed in police operations alone. The death toll could reach 30,000 if vigilante-style killings are included, according to estimates by human rights groups.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating the killings for possible crimes against humanity. And the latest developments – the unconfirmed presence of ICC investigators in 2023 in the Philippines and the statements of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the ICC – are pointing to action that could be unfavorable to Duterte.
On Thursday, February 22, Rappler investigative head Chay Hofileña sits down with justice reporter Jairo Bolledo and Malacañang reporter Dwight de Leon to discuss updates on the ICC and how these could possibly affect the ongoing rift between Marcos and Duterte.
Should Duterte be really afraid of what’s to come? Will Marcos use this to his advantage? – Rappler.com
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Apolinario highly favored over Thai in Tokyo clash
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ALL SET. Filipino fighter Dave Apolinario (right) and Thai foe Tanes Ongjunta during the official weigh-in.
SANMAN BOXING
MANILA, Philippines – Dave Apolinario is no stranger to being tagged the favorite. Having won all of his 19 fights, 13 by knockout, it’s but natural for the Filipino southpaw to get the nod of the oddsmakers, regardless of his opponent and the venue.
His flyweight battle against Thai Tanes Ongjunta on Thursday, February 22, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo is no exception.
Japanese betting sites have installed the 25-year-old Apolinario, born in Maasim, Sarangani, and now residing in General Santos City, a 9-1 favorite over Bangkok’s Ongjunta, who is 12-1 with six knockouts.
Apolinario was given a 90% chance of winning over Ongjunta, who was just given a 10% chance of pulling off an upset despite being a two-time Southeast Asian Games silver medalist.
The high expectations only fuel Apolinario’s desire to give a noteworthy performance.
“I want to make a statement to the boxing community that I am ready for a world title,” said Apolinario, a stalwart of SanMan Boxing, represented in Japan by Mike Pelayo, JC Manangquil, and John Ray Manangquil.
According to JC Manangquil, Apolinario, the former International Boxing Organization flyweight champion, needs an impressive victory over Ongjunta to improve his chances of fighting for a major world title this year.
Being the No.1 rated contender in the World Boxing Association (WBA), Apolinario is in line to tangle with Japanese champion Seigo Yuri Akui.
Apolinario is also ranked No. 3 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and No. 8 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), where Jesse Rodriguez holds reign simultaneously.
Manangquil said Apolinario doesn’t feel the pressure because he has prepared long and hard for this moment under 2022 Trainer of the Year Ronerex Dalut.
Apolinario made the grade at 111.3lbs during the official weigh-in on Wednesday, February 21, while Ongjunta checked in at 112.7lbs. – Rappler.com
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Results, team standings: UAAP Season 86 volleyball
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05/05/2024 21:02
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ROARING. NU's Bella Belen (left) and Alyssa Solomon react in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball finals
UAAP Season 86 Media Team
MANILA, Philippines – The UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments reach a tipping point with the men’s and women’s finals!
LOOK: UAAP volleyball championship schedule
Here are the results in the men’s and women’s divisions:
MAY 15
May 11
MAY 8
MAY 5
MAY 4
MAY 8
MAY 5
MAY 4
** – Twice-to-beat* – Final Fourx – Eliminated
APRIL 27
APRIL 24
APRIL 21
APRIL 20
APRIL 17
APRIL 14
APRIL 13
APRIL 10
APRIL 9
APRIL 4
APRIL 3
MARCH 24
MARCH 23
MARCH 20
First round
MARCH 17
MARCH 16
MARCH 13
MARCH 10
MARCH 9
MARCH 6
MARCH 3
MARCH 2
FEBRUARY 28
FEBRUARY 25
FEBRUARY 24
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 18
FEBRUARY 17
** – Twice-to-beat* – Final Fourx – Eliminated
APRIL 27
APRIL 24
APRIL 21
APRIL 20
APRIL 17
APRIL 14
APRIL 13
APRIL 10
APRIL 9
APRIL 4
APRIL 3
MARCH 24
MARCH 23
MARCH 20
First round
MARCH 17
MARCH 16
MARCH 13
MARCH 10
MARCH 9
MARCH 6
MARCH 3
MARCH 2
FEBRUARY 28
FEBRUARY 25
FEBRUARY 24
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 18
FEBRUARY 17
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[New School] The PH government should support the ICJ’s ruling against Israel
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21/02/2024 13:14
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The Philippines has the opportunity to be on the right side of history.
As South Africa’s case against Israel in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rules that Israel’s forces must immediately prevent and punish genocidal acts committed in Gaza, it becomes clear that all states of the world can either side with the oppressor or with the oppressed. It is clear that the ICJ’s ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel goes beyond just a legal dispute or a legal formality. Rather, it is a test of international solidarity all across the globe that the Philippines may either pass or severely fail.
On October 7, 2023, the resistance group Hamas attacked Israel. However, Israel used this attack as a justification to bomb Gaza disproportionately in the name of “self-defense” and to solidify Palestinian ethnic cleansing. As of writing, the Israeli and US-backed genocide has claimed 26,637 Palestinian lives, with possibly more, due to the collapse of Gaza’s Health Ministry on November 10, 2023, leading to a difficult time for those on the ground to keep track of all casualties and injuries.
On October 26, 2023, as 120 countries voted in favor of a UN resolution calling for immediate humanitarian truce and aid to make it into Gaza, the Philippines was one of 45 countries that chose to abstain.
Furthermore, when 25 Palestinian-Filipino families sought refuge in the Philippines, the government was initially hesitant to let Filipinos bring their Palestinian spouses here. Fortunately, the government relented given enough pushback, but it is still evident that the Marcos administration has given these families little to no help. Beyond giving them an initial amount of monetary assistance and a hotel to sleep in for two nights and three days, the families have essentially been left on their own with no homes, no jobs, and no further assistance. As a result, the Palestinian-Filipino refugees and concerned organizations have been asking for donations on social media. Thus, this forces the responsibility of their care on the ordinary Filipino, who doesn’t have the same amount of resources or reach as government officials.
Nonetheless, we acknowledge that the tide is turning. The Philippines voted to condemn Israel’s occupation of internationally-recognized Palestinian territory along with 144 other nations at the UNGA last November 14, 2023.
Now, the Philippine government has to prove to the international community that as a nation that has signed on to the Genocide Convention of 1948 and upholds its conditions, it is a country capable of standing with Palestine beyond lip service and the bare minimum.
We cannot view our Philippine struggle against imperialist interests as unique to us or existing in a vacuum. There should not be any more lives lost under the IDF’s powder keg and the US’s match. It is imperative that, as a country, we support the call for not only an end to genocidal actions but for a complete ceasefire. The Palestinian struggle for liberation and justice does not exist in isolation a few seas away from us. Rather, it has direct economic, cultural, and political implications for our country. Not standing with Palestine impedes the possibility of an independent foreign policy that is not restrained by imperialist interests and squabbles.
We see this happening right now as the US continuously goads China to wage war for dominion over the Southeast Asian Sea. And, instead of leveraging our alliances with neighboring countries of Southeast Asia to reject non-ASEAN domination, President Marcos is actively choosing to corner us into a US-led and funded conflict that will be fought on Philippine soil with our bodies in the trenches.
Furthermore, the same US war machine simultaneously backs up, trains, and funds the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). With the strength of their ammunition, influence, and capital, the IDF have murdered innocent children, women, and men along the Gaza Strip, and ever since the Israel state’s conception in 1948 after the first Nakba, the IDF has never stopped using a disproportionate amount of violence against Palestinians. Prior to the ICJ’s ruling, Israel had horrifically bombed hospitals, murdered journalists, and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching Palestinians as the world watched.
The death of Filipino IDF soldier Sergeant First Class Cydrick Garin also highlights the relevance of the Israeli genocide to our own country. One Filipino life lost in this brutality has been and is already too much — but what about the 26,000 Palestinian lives lost, with most of them being children who have barely had the opportunity to live in peace? Who have never set foot on a free Palestine in their lifetime? What about them?
The answer is simple: there should be no more bloodshed, and the Philippine government should stand with its people. All over the country, from Metro Manila, to Basilan, to South Cotabato, the Filipino people have already been organizing, protesting in the streets, and using their voices on online platforms to demand a ceasefire. It is the Philippine government’s time to catch up and make decisions on the international stage that reflects its constituents’ relentless desire for peace and solidarity.
Our country stumbles time and time again in the face of imperialist pushback, especially as we struggle to remain independent in the face of mounting pressures from the US in our Southeast Asian Sea. President Marcos would be wise to learn what the Gaza struggle clearly displays: putting imperialist interests first and not striving for an independent foreign policy will end in bloodshed and inevitably, disproportionately harm the common Filipino.
We must never forget that our national history is rooted in a centuries-long struggle against colonial occupation, the same way Palestinian history is. Palestine’s fight for liberation is similar to ours. Palestine’s fight for freedom against Israel, occupation, and oppression is ours because no matter the distance that separates us from one another, we all suffer from imperialism.
Palestine’s fight is our fight, and our Filipino history of resistance is useless if we do not stand for Palestine’s liberation in the present. – Rappler.com
Mariya Angelo Pasyon is a second-year Political Science student and member of the Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK). In her spare time, she is also a creative writer.
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IN PHOTOS: Quezon City Commitment Ceremony 2024
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18/02/2024 11:19
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SEALED. An LGBTQ+ couple gives a kiss to each other during Quezon City's commitment ceremony on February 17, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines – Against the backdrop of the hustle and bustle of Elliptical Road and Commonwealth Avenue, LGBTQ+ couples in Quezon City (QC) made the move to commit to their partners for life in the city’s fourth commitment ceremony at the QCX Garden in Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday, February 17.
According to city officials, more than 200 couples participated in the event. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the ceremony was a way to fulfill their promises to the LGBTQ+ community when the city passed its Gender-Fair Ordinance.
Among the sponsors and guests for the event were Outright Action International Project Coordinator Ging Cristobal and Drag Race Philippines season 2 winner Captivating Katkat.
2024 would mark 10 years since QC passed the Gender-Fair Ordinance. Bills to protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination remain pending in Congress even after more than 20 years of lobbying by its allies.
Here are some photos from the event.
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Man for the job: SBP chief says ‘no other choice’ but Tim Cone
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21/02/2024 16:24
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SHOT-CALLER. Head coach Tim Cone in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games.
PSC-POC Media Pool
MANILA, Philippines – Handing Tim Cone Gilas Pilipinas’ coaching reins felt like a no-brainer for Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio.
Cone was the first, and apparently, only choice of the SBP to permanently coach the national team for the next FIBA cycle after he guided the Philippines to its first Asian Games men’s basketball crown since 1962.
“Hands down for me, Tim has proven himself many times over,” said Panlilio in a press conference organized by the SBP on Monday, February 19.
“To me, there was no other choice except to really offer it to Tim. If Tim said no, then that was the time I would start looking for other coaches.”
Cone boasts of an impressive win rate every time he called the shots for the national team.
He steered the Philippine Centennial Team to a bronze finish in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, and led Gilas to a golden romp in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the country.
Last October, Cone also pushed the right button as the Nationals ruled the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, even though he was just asked to temporarily take over following Chot Reyes’ exit at the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup,
On top of those accolades, Cone is also the winningest coach in PBA history with 25 championships.
Panlilio admitted it took a little bit of convincing for Cone to accept the job as the 66-year-old mentor laid out his grand plan for the national team, which includes keeping a 12-man core intact over the next four years.
For Cone, the continuity of the Gilas program is crucial as they seek to end a decades-long absence in the Olympics and make a bigger splash in the next World Cup.
“I sort of agreed with a lot of the things that Tim said and the targets that we want to put forward. We were aligned from Day 1 in terms of the vision,” said Panlilio.
“Took a bit of time for me to convince him to say yes, but we were sort of aligned. We wanted to improve the standings of the Philippines. Once you perform internationally, the rankings follow.”
Panlilio said there were considerations of tapping a foreign coach, although the idea seemed impractical given the schedule of tournaments.
This year, the national team will play in only three events: the February and November windows of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
“You’re hiring a foreign coach but you only need him, as Tim said, maybe 40 days of the year. What does he do for the rest of the year?” said Panlilio.
With Cone at the helm, the SBP also has its sights set on making Gilas a top 20 team in the world.
“I think I told Tim, ‘Why can’t we be in the top 20 at some point?’ I know it’s a hard task because you’re playing against a lot of the European countries at the same time,” said Panlilio.
“We want to be better. We want to improve every year.” – Rappler.com
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