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Kalibo bishop backs Boracay Ati in land dispute
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (352+ words) KALIBO, Aklan" Kalibo's new bishop has backed Boracay's indigenous Ati community as contested agricultural land they rely on faces pressure for tourism development. Bishop Cyril Villareal said the Church must defend what is right as Ati families face uncertainty over…...
'Lockdown politics': Senate shakeup sparks scrutiny of Alan Peter Cayetano leadership
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1068+ words) Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's approach to leadership roles was brought up by'some Filipinos following the shakeup and shooting incident at the Senate. A Reddit user claimed that what transpired on May 13, when then-Senate President Tito Sotto III was replaced and…...
John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (346+ words) CANNES, France'U. S. screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease," was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night…...
Back-to-school deals: P1 supplies, gadget promos, student rewards
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (373+ words) With the back-to-school shopping season in full swing, retailers have unveiled promotions for budget-conscious families, offering everything from P1 school supplies and discounted stationery bundles to laptop raffles and transport vouchers. Here's are the rewards, cashback offers and tech incentives consumers…...
Church network mobilizes prayer actions ahead of Duterte impeachment trial
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (310+ words) The Catholic Church's social action network is mobilizing communities nationwide to press for accountability as the Senate convenes Monday as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Senate to convene court for VP impeachment amid…...
Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world's "digital chokepoints' have never been more vulnerable
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (619+ words) Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access to what they say is Iran's offshore territory. The suggestion comes after Iranian warnings that several…...
Delivery driver victimized by road rage incident inside gated subdivision
1+ day ago (414+ words) A same-day delivery driver became the target of a road-rage incident while attempting to deliver a parcel inside a gated subdivision in an undisclosed location. Dashcam footage shared by automotive publication VISOR'shows the'Lalamove driver approaching the subdivision to hand over…...
Catholic schools press gov't on delayed voucher funds
1+ day, 34+ min ago (336+ words) Catholic education authorities are calling for the immediate release of delayed government voucher funds, saying many private schools are still awaiting subsidy disbursements even after the school year ended in early April. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)…...
Bishops urge calm, restraint following Senate unrest
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (265+ words) Catholic bishops urged sobriety, restraint and respect for democratic institutions following tensions at the Senate. "At this critical moment, we call on all people to remain calm, discerning, and prayerful," said Bagaforo, who also heads the CBCP Episcopal Commission on…...
OSG asks Supreme Court to reject senator's plea to block ICC arrest
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (420+ words) MANILA'Philippine government lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to reject the bid of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his role in a bloody "war on drugs, to block his arrest…...