The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber on Tuesday ruled to resume the investigation into the bloody war on drugs during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. ICC Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, during an open court hearing in The Netherlands, denied the appeal of the Philippine government against …
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Marcos names Brawner as next AFP chief
At a Glance Brawner will replace General Andres Centino, who will be appointed as the Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. Brawner is currently the Commanding General of the Philippine Army, which he assumed on December 10, 2021. Brawner is a recipient of the Lapu-Lapu Award for his “valuable contributions” …
Read More »Australia-PH collaboration eyes export-quality ‘Carabao’ mango
A collaboration between Australia and the Philippines identifies potential strategies to reduce fruit fly infestation and improve the yield and quality of “Carabao” mango through innovative area-wide management approaches. The project, “Development of area-wide management approaches for fruit flies in mango for Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region” is …
Read More »Marcos okays P170-B NAIA rehabilitation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the P170-billion solicited Public Private Partnership (PPP) proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Arsenio Balisacan said on Wednesday. Marcos, who heads the NEDA Board, gave the nod for the project during a meeting in Malacañang. …
Read More »SC suspends former Marcos spokesman
A division of the Supreme Court has suspended former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles from her practice of law for six months for violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles. File Photo In an 11-page resolution, dated March 27,2023, the Court Third Division said the …
Read More »SBMA chief vows to end smuggling at Subic freeport
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan joins Port of Subic district collector Carmelita Talusan during an inspection of the counterfeit items valued at ₱240 million, which were intercepted by authorities over the weekend in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. (Butch Gunio) Subic Bay Freeport – …
Read More »‘Barbie’ manila: A review of ‘Barbie’
At a Glance Barbie was just this blonde idealistic perfection of a doll which had every girl and woman wanting her fashion and accessories, while men looked for her physical attributes and used them as basis for an ideal woman. Barbie was a “want” for everyone. Then as “wants” and …
Read More »What makes a Kenneth Cobonpue design
World-renowned Filipino furniture designer shares what goes into his works as he presents ‘The Loop and Barnacle Mirrors’ collection When we talk about the local luxury furniture scene, it is hard not to think of Kenneth Cobonpue. With his keen eye for detail, passion for design, and knack for all …
Read More »‘Let’s go party!’ Barbie readies to paint world pink
At a Glance Not even an actors’ and writers’ strike has been able to put brakes on the juggernaut, with the first images of stars Margot Robbie as Barbie, and Ryan Gosling as her square-jawed boyfriend Ken, sending social media into a frenzy of fuchsia. Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie …
Read More »Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque now engaged
Celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque are now engaged. Bea shared the happy new on social media, Wednesday, July 19, sharing photos taken during Dominic’s proposal, which, according to her, took place Tuesday, July 18 in Las Casas. Bea related that she was there for a shoot with Mark Nicdao. …
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