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MANILA, Philippines — Groups opposed to the so-called “commercialization” of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus in Quezon City staged a protest during the opening of a supermarket at the “DiliMall” on Monday even as UP president Angelo Jimenez said the establishment would benefit the community. The DiliMall is located on the former […]…

Keep on reading: Protesters spoil opening of mart at UP ‘Dilimall’

ANTIPOLO CITY—PLDT used a late-game rally to cruise to a second consecutive win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference after sweeping Galeries Tower, 27-25, 25-22, 25-23, Tuesday night at Ynares Center here. The High Speed Hitters once again turned to the returning Savi Davison who came up with a game-high 28 points built on 26 attacks and two blocks for PLDT’s second consecutive win in as many games. After dominating the first two sets, the Highrisers attempted to force a fourth set with a 15-21 lead before PLDT woke up to erase the deficit with a 10-2 run and complete the […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: PLDT scores second win with tough sweep of Galeries

This holiday season, Bayfront Hotel Cebu invites you to experience festive cheer year-round.     Whether you’re staying at Capitol Site or North Reclamation, both locations offer the perfect mix of warmth, comfort, and holiday spirit, with special packages designed to make your stay unforgettable. Accommodations for Every Type of Traveler   Bayfront Hotel Cebu has a variety of accommodations to suit every traveler, from couples to families. At Bayfront Hotel Cebu – Capitol Site, the cozy Classic Room is available from Php 2,500 per night, with an option for Php 2,900 that includes breakfast for two. For a bit […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) are open to downgrading marijuana by one level from the list of the world’s most dangerous drugs, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa bared on Tuesday. The matter was brought up during the Senate’s marathon plenary debates on the proposed 2025 funding of PDEA after Sen. Robin Padilla asked when the agency would adhere to the suggestion of the World Health Organization and the United Nations. “The question is, when we conducted a hearing regarding medical marijuana, DDB and PDEA promised us that they would adhere […]…

Keep on reading: PDEA, DDB open to downgrading marijuana from dangerous drugs list

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard hit a driving layup with 3.9 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 101-100 victory over Houston that snapped the Rockets’ five-game winning streak Monday night. Lillard scored 18 points after missing the previous three games while in the concussion protocol. The Rockets rallied from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to take the lead early in the fourth quarter and stayed ahead until Lillard’s decisive basket. Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by Houston’s Alperen Sengun with 20 seconds left. READ: NBA fines Bucks’ Doc Rivers for comments about wrong call DAME PUTS THE BUCKS UP BY […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Bucks ground Rockets on Damian Lillard’s late basket

UNITED NATIONS, United States — US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-supplied long-range missiles could be a decisive boost for Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Monday. “It could be a game changer. The longer Ukraine can strike, the shorter the war will be,” Sybiga told reporters ahead of a UN Security Council meeting to mark 1,000 days since the Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor. He argued that Kyiv has the “full right to strike military targets on the territory of Russia.” “It could have a very positive impact on the […]…

Keep on reading: US long-range missiles ‘game changer’ for Ukraine – official

MANILA, Philippines — Three South Koreans wanted in their country for operating illegal gambling sites online have been arrested in separate operations conducted in Metro Manila, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday. Kim Hee-chul, 36, was arrested on Nov. 8 in Parañaque City while Seo Min, 30, and Kim Yong-su, 45, were apprehended […]…

Keep on reading: Korean fugitives arrested in Metro Manila

Butuan City—I am in this city briefly to participate in the 10th Mindanao Peace Studies Conference (MPSC) at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) during its first plenary session tomorrow, Nov. 19, 2024. I am honored to be sharing the plenary stage with an internationally recognized and esteemed peacebuilder, 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Leadership awardee, professor […]…

Keep on reading: Education and peacebuilding

Butuan City—I am in this city briefly to participate in the 10th Mindanao Peace Studies Conference (MPSC) at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) during its first plenary session tomorrow, Nov. 19, 2024. I am honored to be sharing the plenary stage with an internationally recognized and esteemed peacebuilder, 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Leadership awardee, professor […]…

Keep on reading: Education and peacebuilding

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that the task force looking into extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the drug war is also probing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s possible violation of Republic Act 9581 or the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In a chance interview with reporters, Remulla was asked about possible violations committed by Duterte. The Department of Justice chief said while several laws are being looked at, including the Revised Penal Code, “it is RA 9581 that is what we are looking at right now.” Signed into law on December 11, 2009, the IHL defines and penalizes […]…

Keep on reading: Task force probing Duterte’s possible violation of humanitarian law