At a press briefing, Acorda maintained that the encounter was a legitimate operation. “If there are complaints, we are open for investigation but based on the report, it’s a legitimate operation. Compoc, he added, was already in his 60s and was in no position to fight since he was suffering from arthritis. She was always the first person to volunteer when lawyers needed assistance in the countless legal work of the organization. She joined community visits for paralegal trainings and discussions on human rights despite the demands of law school.

1-Rider PL Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez, Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Rep. Margarita Nograles, and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong say that holding the plebiscite along with the 2025 midterm election may lead to the 'politicization' of Charter change. The lawmakers were responding to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri's statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the 2025 midterm elections held simultaneously with the plebiscite. Video by Red MendozaGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Remulla admits having ‘complications’ following bypass surgeryThis photo shows a picture of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla during a press briefing with reporters on Jan. 16, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted experiencing "complications" in his immune system months after undergoing heart bypass surgery. It could be recalled that Remulla had a heart bypass surgery in June last year during his wellness leave. Remulla revealed that doctors found blockages in his heart during his annual checkup from June 21 to 23 last year. “I'm able to discuss with undersecretaries, assistant secretaries and the directors the issues in the Department of Justice,” Remulla said.

Marcos wants Cha-cha plebiscite in 2025 electionsSenate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (L), Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) and Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez reacts after the president delivered his speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told senators he wants the plebiscite on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution to be held alongside the 2025 midterm polls, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Monday. The Senate president added that they will not be able to pass RBH 6 before March ends due to other important measures being deliberated by senators. And our president eventually wants to course it during the 2025 elections,” Zubiri said. Both House leaders and the Comelec previously thumbed down Angara's suggestion to synchronize the Cha-cha plebiscite with the 2025 elections.

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced on Monday that the online application for the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions (Admission Scheme) will begin on March 1. According to the Admission Scheme arrangements for the 2024/25 academic year announced by the Ministry of Education (MoE), a total of 138 Mainland higher education institutions will consider admission applications of Hong Kong students taking part in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) 2024 based on their HKDSE results, eliminating the need for students to take the Mainland Joint Entrance Examination. This year's scheme saw the addition of six new participating institutes, including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Zhejiang University of Technology, Shaoxing University, South China Agricultural University, Southwest Jiaotong University, and Northwestern Polytechnical University. Applicants can log on to the online application system to confirm application verification results before April 10. Applicants passing the application verification were reminded to settle fees and complete the application confirmation process according to the instructions provided in the online application system by April 30.

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded all foreign nationals that the deadline for their annual reporting is March 1. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said on Monday the 60-day reporting period will not be extended and failure to comply could result in fines or even deportation. Photo from Bureau of Immigration"We have transferred our annual reporting operations to more accessible locations, and have put up an online portal for virtual reporting," said Tansingco. "Foreigners who are out of the country during the annual reporting period may make the report within 30 days from the date of their return to the country, provided they have valid re-entry permits," Tansingco said. The virtual annual report for foreign nationals present in the Philippines during the annual report period may also be downloaded from the BI's e-services platform at http://e-services.immigration.gov.ph.

The UST Golden Tigresses are out to prove that while height is a huge factor in volleyball, the heart can also spell the difference. That mantra worked well against the tall and defending champs De La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, February 25. UST recovered from losing sets 3 and 4 to hammer a 25-18, 25-23, 14-25, 16-25, 15-12 win and stay undefeated at 3-0. Video by Niel Victor Masoy

Laborers on the Qatar World Cup construction site report dangerous and unsafe working conditions while living in cramped and dirty barracks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOHundreds of workers were reportedly killed and injured, leading up to the World Cup opening in 2022. Two US law firms were representing Filipino migrant workers, including an American commercial litigation law firm, Sparacino PLLC. According to the law firm's site, if OFWs have worked on any type of construction project in Qatar related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, they could be eligible. All OFWs that were victims of the above unfair labor practices and human trafficking were urged to contact Sparacino PLLC.

UE Lady Warriors spiker Casiey Dongallo set a rookie record of 30 points against the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, February 25. Dongallo, whose Lady Warriors absorbed a 25-22, 17-25, 18-25, 27-25, 11-15 defeat, credited her setter Kizzie Madriaga for her output. Video by Niel Victor MasoyGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

"He (Kai Sotto) is going to absolutely dominate Asia," Gilas head coach Tim cone said in a press conference after their blowout win against Taiwan, 106-53, in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the Phil Sports Arena on Sunday, February 25. Cone also wanted to elevate Sotto's game. Video by Nicole Anne D.G.

Justin Brownlee shares that he "feels younger" playing with the young guns of Gilas Pilipinas. Gilas Pilipinas completes a sweep in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers after a blowout win against Taiwan, 106-53, at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday night, February 29. Video by Nicole Anne D.G.

"THE Fraud of Plastic Recycling: How Big Oil and the Plastics Industry Deceived the Public for Decades and Caused the Plastic Waste Crisis" is a report that details how the oil and plastics industries in the US deliberately fooled the US public about the viability of plastic recycling. The industry not only misled municipal and state agencies to believe that plastic recycling was a viable solution to plastic waste but also discouraged them from pursuing other, more sustainable waste management strategies (e.g., waste reduction, reuse, bans, alternative materials) in favor of plastic recycling." Some group members filed complaints against seven big consumer goods corporations over false plastic packaging recycling claims. PHOTO/YOUNG BEAN FACEBOOK PAGE (FEB. 11, 2024)The report chronicles how the oil and plastic industries over the years have responded to public concern about plastic waste. We can go on ad nauseam with coastal cleanups, plastic waste for food or cash swap programs, turn plastic waste into school furniture or "bricks," and so on, and it won't make a dent in the volumes of plastic waste: more plastics are manufactured and turns waste than we can collect in cleanup drives or "recycle" campaigns.

After comparing quotes from 50 utensil manufacturers, the cost of single-use plastic utensils and their substitutes made from paper, bamboo, wood or plant fibers are similar. "The technology of producing environment-friendly utensils has been improving, leading to a drop in the price of these utensils to the similar level of single-use plastic utensils," So said. So also tried to allay concerns that the catering sector would increase prices after moving away from single-use plastic utensils. In addition, So said, with advanced technologies environment-friendly utensils are of high quality now. "The sector has been '99 percent ready' for the plastic ban and there will not be any chaos," Kai said.

The fully automated greenhouses serve as a plant nursery that grows and stores seedlings for high value crops. The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM for short) is helping local farmers in Pampanga and Tarlac to be more efficient and competitive.The TTM constructed a demonstration farm located in Tarlac City, Tarlac in 2022. In just two years, the Taiwan Technical Mission taught local farmers how to grow better crops. The fully automated greenhouses also serve as a plant nursery that grows and stores seedlings for high value crops. The TTM shared that this seedlings facility will be of great assistance to the Filipino farmers when restarting or rebuilding their farms after natural calamities.

Obviously, the United States has its strategic priorities in these two conflicts. Meanwhile, the United States is seeking to bolster its influence and control in Europe, especially through NATO. Austin also said the United States hopes "to see the international community more united, especially NATO." The United States could consider ... operations to push back against Iran in the region." "The United States has little interest in negotiating with the Palestinians," Elias Fuentes, an international affairs expert at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, pointed out.