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A Party-list lawmaker asked the Supreme Court (SC) to void the sale of a 41-hectare reclaimed land in Parañaque City for being illegal and unconstitutional. The reclaimed land was sold 30 years ago to Manila Bay Development Corp. (MBDC). In his 33-page petition dated April 19, 1-SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta…
Opinion on Page One
I’m fuming mad at the European Parliament and the Liberal Party
By RIGOBERTO D. TIGLAOYOU would too, if you read the actual* European Parliament’s April 18 resolution which two mainstream newspapers reported with the headline, “EU urges PH to stop extrajudicial killings of drug suspects.” (See note below on the nature of the European Parliament.) The resolution was introduced and passed on the same…
Do we need new senators?
By FRANCISCO TATADVARIOUS attempts to scuttle the barangay elections on May 14, 2018 have failed, so the election of officials in the country’s smallest political subdivision will be held as scheduled. And yet it is the May 2019 midterm senatorial election that appears to be causing a premature election fever in the…
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THE last batch of more than 200 overstaying Filipinos granted amnesty by the Kuwaiti government are expected to arrive on Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement. The 215 Filipinos, who include six infants, checked in for the last repatriation flight to Manila on Saturday afternoon. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan…
ON top of overcharging customers with P2 per minute on the road, ride sharing service company Grab has been violating a government regulatory order to remove a feature, which allows drivers to see the passengers’ destination before accepting the booking, a lawmaker said on Sunday. Rep. Jericho Nograles of Pwersa ng…
LOS ANGELES: Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movies, died Saturday. He was 49. While no cause of death was given, a statement on the actor’s social media accounts said he had gone through a “recent time of adversity” and alluded to suicide…
Hong Kong Airlines will start operating flights between Manila and Hong Kong on June 1, 2018, an official said in a statement. “Demand for flights between the Philippines and Hong Kong has been growing steadily, and we are pleased to offer customers more travel options than ever. Our entry into a…
ANTI-narcotics agents arrested a Chinese in Manila and seized in his possession methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” during a raid late Saturday, according to a report by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) office in Metro Manila. Xi Qingchu alias Jason Chen, 37, of 562 Alonzo St., Sta. Cruz, was arrested…
THE management of Grab Philippines warned its drivers that they can be suspended or banned if found forcing their passengers to cancel bookings. According to Grab Philippines, it has sent a message to drivers that the following acts were strictly prohibited by the transport network company (TNC): * telling the…
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Duterte opens 60-day peace window
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has opened a 60-day window for peace and urged the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to seize the chance to resume negotiations to end their decades-long war. The President prodded CPP leader Jose Maria Sison to come home and participate in the peace…
Duterte opens 60-day peace window
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has opened a 60-day window for peace and urged the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to seize the chance to resume negotiations to end their decades-long war. The President prodded CPP leader Jose Maria Sison to come home and participate in the peace…
Duterte opens 60-day peace window
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has opened a 60-day window for peace and urged the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to seize the chance to resume negotiations to end their decades-long war. The President prodded CPP leader Jose Maria Sison to come home and participate in the peace…
Kneeling or standing
THE Catholic Church in the Philippines at this point in history is a church in flux. To recall, the church hierarchy had yet to recover from its stunning defeat in the reproductive health (RH) bill debate when President Rodrigo Duterte swept to power in mid-2016 and took swipes at the…
Duterte appoints 17 new judges
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed 17 new judges, including two women whose fathers are also members of the judiciary. The appointments were contained in a transmittal letter of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno (on leave) dated April 19, 2018. They were processed by Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio.…
PH growth likely hit 6.8% in Q1– Moody’s Analytics
The Philippine economy is currently in a “sweet spot” with growth likely having accelerated in the first three months of the year, Moody’s Analytics said. “The Philippine economy likely grew 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter,” it said in a report released over the weekend. Official gross domestic product…
Dyip runs over Blackwater in Commissioner’s Cup opener
Unheralded Jeremy King scored a career-high 30 points on Sunday to lead Columbian Dyip to a 126-98 win over Blackwater in the opening day of the Philippine Basketball Association Season 43 Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Rashawn McCarthy finished with 22 points, Carlo Lastimosa added 14, Eric Camson and…
Dyip runs over Blackwater in Commissioner’s Cup opener
Unheralded Jeremy King scored a career-high 30 points on Sunday to lead Columbian Dyip to a 126-98 win over Blackwater in the opening day of the Philippine Basketball Association Season 43 Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Rashawn McCarthy finished with 22 points, Carlo Lastimosa added 14, Eric Camson and…
Protest mars LTFRB-Bicol change of command
THE sacking of the regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Bicol has generated counter charges of corruption. Former Bicol regional director Jun Abrazaldo said he will file a case against LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra 3rd for being unfair and allegedly siding with operators of…
Iran to resume nuke enrichment
NEW YORK: Iran warned Saturday it is ready to “vigorously” resume nuclear enrichment if the United States ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, and said further “drastic measures” are being considered in response to a US exit. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters in New York that Iran is…
Boardroom Watch
House of Nobu
By MARGIE T. LOGARTACELEBRITY CHEF LIVES LIFE AND COOKING WITH PASSION
As I stood there in stunned disbelief, scenes from Shinjuku, Peru, Argentina and Saitama swirled through my head like the images in a revolving…
Notes to Newbies
Talk about hitting career walls, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has rammed into them many times. How did he surmount them and achieve his dream to travel and become a sushi master? Read on. • Don’t look for the easy way, that’s the lazy way. • Don’t be afraid to make a…
LITTLE DARLING
Amorita Resort Boracay’s out, so why not Bohol? And why not the boutique Amorita Resort along the southern edge of Panglao Island? Built with loving care by owners Nikki and Ria Cauton, Amorita marries world-class service with signature Filipino hospitality, offering guests an escape from the urban fray and a…
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Smdc Shell Residences Shell Residences, the 2.2-hectare resort residential complex developed by SMDC, located within the Mall of Asia Complex, provided the perfect view of the recent Philippine Pyromusical Competition at the Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia. With that front-row seat experience, the development treated homeowners and guests to…
‘Viva Europa 2018’ to celebrate best of European culture in PH
Filipinos will get the chance to experience a European cultural summer via “Viva Europa 2018,” which will showcase the best of the continent’s dance, film, literature, music, sports, and visual arts from April to June. Viva Europa is the outcome of a fruitful cooperation between the EU Delegation to the…
Billy Crawford, Coleen Garcia wed in scenic Balesin
Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia got married on Friday at the exclusive Balesin Island Club in Quezon Province with some of their closest friends in showbiz attending the ceremony. Besides Crawford’s co-hosts on the ABS-CBN daily noontime show, “It’s Showtime” – among them Vhong Navarro, Vice Ganda, Jhong Hilario, Jugs…
Volvo XC90 SUV paves way for arrival of hybrid Volvos
Volvo’s best-selling SUV, the Volvo XC90, graced the halls of the annual Manila International Auto Show held on April 5 to 8 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Representing the exhilarating range of the new generation Volvos, the Volvo XC90 confidently presents the face of the future with its…
Rachelle Ann Go weds American beau in Boracay
International musical theater actress Rachel Ann Go and American businessman Martin Spies exchanged vows before their family and friends in an intimate beach wedding on Thursday. A stunning Boracay sunset provided the perfect backdrop to the romantic event at The Shangri-La Hotel. The reception, meanwhile, took place at Discovery Shores.…
On building better lives
For many successful women, making it in their chosen careers means learning to work within male-dominated workplaces where the proverbial all boys’ club still prevails. In fact, these very women will be the first to admit that it can feel intimidating to break into industries generally monopolized by men, but…
‘Viva Europa 2018’ to celebrate best of European culture in PH
Filipinos will get the chance to experience a European cultural summer via “Viva Europa 2018,” which will showcase the best of the continent’s dance, film, literature, music, sports, and visual arts from April to June. Viva Europa is the outcome of a fruitful cooperation between the EU Delegation to the…
The Lookbook
THE SAEM DIFFERENCE: Korean skincare brand arrives in Manila
By BERNICE BAUTISTAHeads up, beauty enthusiasts of Manila! That eye-catching EDSA billboard with 13 handsome young men is ready to make good on the promise they’ve been making for the past few months. Whether you worship at the altar of Korean skincare or you just want to stay fresh-faced in the middle…
Making an anti-establishment statement for Mother Earth
By MAAN D’ASIS PAMARANDesigner Abraham Guardian pulls out the stops for creative reuse of clothing It was Lady Gaga’s avante-garde fashion choices that made an impression on Abraham Guardian’s sense of style. “I was very inspired by her. I just like the way she puts things together. Her costumes were not things that…
Danger alert!
By MA. GLAIZA LEEAvoid beauty products with these ingredients What goes into your beauty products? Your lipstick, makeup, nail polish, hair products such as shampoo and conditioner, body care products like lotion, and other personal care products contain chemical ingredients that may be harmful to you, as well as to the environment. Studies…
H&M leads dialogue on environmental consciousness
By GENESIS SANTOSAt an estimated three trillion dollars, fashion’s market value is an economic success story. But beyond the numbers, fashion is a ‘dirty industry’, ranking second as the biggest polluter on Earth, next only to oil. There are efforts to reduce and remove unnecessary waste in the production of garments and…