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Remulla: Amcara Broadcasting Network is ABS-CBN’s ‘dummy’
(UPDATED) Amcara executives admit that its transmitters for its digital services were provided by ABS-CBN, and that Channel 43's airtime was devoted to ABS-CBN's digital channels
Caught on video, Remulla sorry for writing note during ‘Lupang Hinirang’
The deputy speaker blames ‘ABS-CBN people’ for ‘playing it up on social media’
Lawmakers threaten graft case vs NTC's Cordoba for allowing ABS-CBN TV Plus to continue
NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba argues ABS-CBN TV Plus and Channel 43 are supposedly covered by the cease and desist order issued versus the network, but the NTC fails to strictly implement its own issuance
[ANALYSIS] Balancing education risks during this pandemic
The pandemic has made distance learning a necessary tool. But it cannot serve as the exclusive approach to education while we wait for a vaccine.
Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna dies
(UPDATED) 'Today, Bocaue lost its finest public servant. Mayor Joni was relentlessly serving Bocaueños during this lockdown despite her medical condition, which eventually [cost her] her life,' says Senator Joel Villanueva, the mayor's brother
[OPINION] Balik Marawi, bago balik probinsiya
What alarms residents is the threat of competition from the administration's current pet project called Balik-Probinsiya
Former head of world's Jesuits, who lived in PH, dies at 84
Father Adolfo Nicolás, former Jesuit superior general, is remembered in the Philippines as a man who 'detested clericalism in whatever form'
[ANALYSIS] The costs of school closures
If education authorities want a new education 'normal' where blended learning is a viable strategy, they must go beyond simply encouraging its use. Government must provide funding support.
House Minority Leader wants NTC abolished after ABS-CBN shutdown
(UPDATED) But the comments of Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr are deleted from the House records because the plenary is barred from discussing issues still pending at the committee level
[ANALYSIS] Going back to school – and the challenges ahead
The impediment to a broader use of digital learning lies on the student side – and to address this requires government and private sector support
LISTEN: Ogie Alcasid releases new song 'Live for Jesus'
'Live for Jesus' features the voices of Regine Velasquez, Jaya and Gary Gotidoc
[OPINION] The Midnight Show
For both brevity and impact, the President needs a simpler, shorter script and bigger fonts. The image of authority is diminished when Senator Bong Go has to put his finger on the text to recall overlooked points.
[ANALYSIS] People’s health or economy? It’s a false choice
Protecting lives protects the economy. That said, the issue of saving the economy remains. Here are some recommendations.
[OPINION] Acting local against COVID-19
With a government that is not exceptionally wise, just, and benevolent, one nationally mandated decision can cause damage to all
Presidential Security Group to go on lockdown, all personnel on self-quarantine
(UPDATED) PSG commander Colonel Jesus Durante III says President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to be secured by his close-in detail who all tested negative for the coronavirus disease
PSG hits congressman Eric Yap for 'endangering' Malacañang officials, staff
(UPDATED) Presidential Security Group Commander Colonel Jesus Durante says he will file a case against ACT-CIS Representative Eric Yap 'if necessary'
[OPINION] Conflicting instincts during the coronavirus
One expert dismisses travel bans as 'a complete and utter waste of time,' while another says that 'restricting movement does not help'
Mormon Church halts all public gatherings worldwide due to coronavirus
The church says it took the measures after consulting government and medical officials, and has 'sought the Lord's guidance in these matters'
House leaders slam 'anti-Filipino' bill allowing foreign ownership of public services
(UPDATED) House Minority Leader Bienvenido Abante Jr and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Jesus Crispin Remulla vote no to House Bill No. 78, saying that it violates the 1987 Constitution
'No touch:' PSG bans close contact with Duterte amid coronavirus outbreak
The Presidential Security Group says it will also assess and may cancel large gatherings on President Rodrigo Duterte's schedule
Discrimination fears hamper virus checks at Korean 'cult'
In a message to his followers, the sect's founder calls the outbreak the 'work of the devil,' but also says they are 'the sons of God' and will triumph over it
Seoul seeks murder charges against sect founder over coronavirus
The Shincheonji Church of Jesus is accused of submitting false lists of its members to authorities
South Korea starts virus checks on 200,000-plus 'cult' members
Most of South Korea's novel coronavirus are linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, an entity often accused of being a cult
'Full-blooded Scout Ranger' Jesus Durante is new PSG commander
The Davao City-born Army colonel is the erstwhile chief of the Presidential Security Group's Presidential Escorts Battalion, and has master's degrees in defense analysis and development security
1st South Korea virus patient dies as number of infections doubles
(UPDATED) A man in his 60s in North Gyeongsang province tests positive for the coronavirus after dying Wednesday, February 19, following symptoms of pneumonia
Quiboloy spokesman says former church members behind FBI arrests
A spokesman of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy said the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ officials is part of a conspiracy
Foreign tourist in Camiguin tests negative for novel coronavirus
Local health officials say they 'will continue to strictly monitor the person, his traveling companions, as well as any tourist arriving in the province'
Court rules in favor of Camiguin governor in hotel closure case
Judge Bonifacio Macabaya says the writ of preliminary injunction issued in favor of the Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin will cause irreparable injury to the environment
Unlike Boracay, Baguio won’t be closed to tourists during rehab period
The rehabilitation of Baguio will start with the 3 T's: trees, traffic, and tourism
[ANALYSIS] Writing contracts on water
Critical issues surrounding the Manila Water and Maynilad contracts with government threaten not just the water concessionaires but other current and potential public-private partnership projects
[OPINION] Celebrating the birth of a radical activist on Christmas
'People should be reminded that Jesus, in choosing the side of the downtrodden, was a radical change maker who dreamt and worked for a better world'
Quiboloy again sued for human trafficking
In 2018, the self-proclaimed 'Appointed Son of God' was accused of running a child sex ring. This time, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy faces sexual abuse and forced labor allegations.
Breaking waves: PWD rules skimboarding in Surf in the City
Despite having speech and movement difficulties, Jesus Lawrence Quitorio shows he is beyond his disability
Canada's Jesuits to name priests accused of sexual abuse
'It is the right thing for us to do,' and for victims of abuse it is 'important to healing,' says Erik Oland, the head of the Jesuits of Canada
PH Navy launches web app to monitor procurements
An online database of the Navy's procurement projects and their progress will 'promote transparency and prevent corruption,' the Navy says
CMFR calls out Duterte gov't on attacks vs press
CMFR Executive Director Melinda Quintos de Jesus says it is necessary to 'clear the air' in order for plans on the safety of journalists to be properly implemented
Yeezy Walks: new album, film see Kanye West go holier than thou
The rapper releases a new record 'Jesus is King,' along with an IMAX film of the same title
Kanye West drops short trailer for Imax film 'Jesus is King'
The rapper's upcoming Imax film will feature 'songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition' and will bring his performance series of gospel choirs 'to life'
Murder convict out on good conduct voluntarily surrenders in Cebu
(UPDATED) Jesus Ranoco Negro Jr, who had served 30 years before his release in 2018, is the first convict to surrender in Cebu since President Duterte issued a 15-day deadline
Supreme Court junks same-sex marriage case on technicalities
The dismissal is based on the lack of legal standing by petitioner Jesus Falcis. Falcis and his co-counsels are held liable for indirect contempt.
House leaders say issues after withdrawal of 2020 budget already ‘sorted out’
(UPDATED) Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano calls for a meeting among House leaders to resolve the clash between Representatives Isidro Ungab and Luis Raymund Villafuerte
House committee on rules wants lawmakers to use tablets
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Boying Remulla says the House would only spend P6 million to provide tablets for all 300 lawmakers, compared to the P9 million they spent last year on paper alone
Fr. Mario Patangan, the flying priest: 'I’m taking evangelization to another dimension'
'Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zones to broaden and deepen our world view, our understanding of life,' Fr. Mario Beltran Patangan says of his parachuting ways
Senior citizen shot dead inside car in Makati
Jesus Dimayuga, 63, who has no known enemies, dies on the spot after an unidentified gunman fires at him
Camiguin governor, wife face complaints over hotel closure
The owner of Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin files complaints against Camiguin Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo and his wife, ex-governor Maria Luisa Romualdo
Duterte says he fired Jesus Aranas
'I will deal with corruption. I’m dealing it until now,' says President Rodrigo Duterte before announcing in a speech in Leyte that he sacked the GSIS executive
GSIS president Jesus Aranas resigns
(UPDATED) 'I resign, secure in the knowledge that I have unwaveringly advanced the interest of GSIS and its members,' GSIS president Jesus Clint Aranas says in his letter to President Rodrigo Duterte
How religious groups clashed over LGBTQ+ rights at Pride 2019
Religious groups express different opinions on LGBTQ+ rights on the sidelines of the Philippines' largest Pride March to date
COA asks Cavite gov't to explain P4.95 million paid to consultants
(UPDATED) The Cavite provincial government has replied to auditors, who want justification that consultants' scope of work are beyond the in-house capability of the province
After 'reunion,' Pastor Apollo Quiboloy tags along with Duterte in Sulu trip
'I'd be happy to see more of the pastor in the coming days,' says President Rodrigo Duterte after his first meeting with Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in 3 years
