Should we just break up? Not content with the breakup of the Duterte-Marcos alliance, Rodrigo Duterte also wants Mindanao to break up from the republic. Mindanao breaking away from the republic is an old threat not just from the Muslim secessionists but also from disgruntled Mindanao politicians. Treasonous as the Duterte threat sounds, it probably should not be immediately dismissed. But we shouldn’t break up.
Recipe: Ilonggo celebration dish Lengua Estofado'Flavors of Iloilo cookbook', with permission from Rafael Jardeleza Jr.MANILA, Philippines — Lengua Estofado is of Spanish origin, but it has become, to Ilonggos, a celebration dish that is truly their own. Wash the ox tongue thoroughly. When the ox tongue surface has blisters, which indicates that the skin of the ox tongue will now be easy to peel, remove the ox tongue from the pot. Slice the ox tongue into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange the sliced ox tongue on a serving platter, then garnish with fried bananas, potatoes and pineapple.
WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the second day of major U.S. operations against Iran-linked groups following a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. The Yemen strikes are running parallel to an unfolding U.S. campaign of military retaliation over the killing of three American soldiers in a drone strike by Iran-backed militants on an outpost in Jordan. The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, say their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel strikes Gaza. The U.S. military’s Central Command said that beyond missile capabilities, the strikes targeted drone storage and operations sites, radars and helicopters. The other three attacks targeted Jabal Al-Jada’ in Al-Lahiya District and the Al-Salif District in Al-Hudaydah Governorate.
HONG KONG: Tens of thousands of football fans turned out to see Lionel Messi train with his Inter Miami teammates in Hong Kong on Saturday, as "Messi mania" took hold of the city. Police closed off streets around the Hong Kong Stadium as fans flocked to catch sight of the Argentina superstar, the greatest player of his generation, ahead of a match on Sunday. Lionel Messi AFP PHOTOHours before Inter Miami strode onto the pitch for an open training session, expectant fans were forming long queues outside the 40,000-capacity venue, chanting the World Cup-winning captain's name. But it was Messi that the thousands of fans had mainly come to see, ahead of a friendly against a Hong Kong Select XI on Sunday. He brought me to the football world, he made me love football."
Many fans were left disappointed after Lionel Messi remained on the bench throughout the game between the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami and the Hong Kong team. Some fans stated that they were happy to see Hong Kong be able to put up a good performance against a team from MLS. Fans who came to watch football icon Messi were divided about his absence on the pitch. Although disappointed that Messi did not play, some fans said his health was more important. The head coach of the Hong Kong women's football team, José Ricardo Rambo, was disappointed as it is rare for football stars to come to Hong Kong.
YEMEN: The Houthi rebel group said Sunday that US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed to fight back after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks. The joint air raids in Yemen late Saturday followed a separate wave of unilateral American strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. Britain's defense ministry said Royal Air Force Typhoon warplanes struck targets, including two ground control stations used to operate attack and reconnaissance drones. Austin said that "coalition forces targeted 13 locations associated with the Houthis' deeply buried weapons storage facilities, missile systems and launchers, air defense systems, and radars." Both the Iraqi and Syrian governments condemned the Friday strikes, while Tehran said they would "have no result other than intensifying tension and instability."
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'One Philippines': NSC, Mindanao governments reject secession callsThis file photo shows the executive building of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) and governors from Mindanao have strongly rejected calls for the region's secession from the Philippines, emphasizing the threat it poses to progress made in peace and development. Similarly, Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. earlier urged Filipinos to reject any movement calling for an independent Mindanao. ‘United Philippines’The governors of Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur also joined other leaders from Mindanao in rejecting secession calls. “Preserving peace, heritage, and progress in Mindanao compels the Philippines to remain united,” he added.
Still, these successes can sometimes be attributed to a combination of good fortune, sleepless nights, and even an unhealthy work culture. Without this level of granularity, an organization may have performance goals, but it won’t foster an authentic performance culture. To ensure the success of a performance culture, designate a performance owner – an executive responsible for building a comprehensive performance culture ingrained in the company’s operating principles. Like a chief performance officer, this individual should oversee the integration of people and performance across the entire organization. Operationalizing performance requires integrating it into every facet of the organization.
'Mob wife' is flashy fashion look of early 2024Edie Falco in "The Sopranos" and Michelle Pfeiffer in "Scarface"PARIS, France — "Mob wife" is the dominant fashion look of early 2024: knowingly over-the-top, even trashy — the tough woman who has fought her way to money and power and isn't afraid to show it off. Millions of TikTok users have suddenly become obsessed with the look of women on "Goodfellas", "Scarface" and "The Sopranos" — or even the cold, hard style of Melania Trump. The look leans hard on the 1980s — faux fur over lots of black including tight stockings, leather, Lurex and sky-high heels. TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira (15.3 million followers) posted a wildly popular tutorial on how to do 'mob wife' makeup: heavy kohl around the eyes, fake eyelashes and a "dark red lipstick." In the pendulum swings of fashion, "mob wife" is the natural reaction to last year's "quiet luxury," in which the ultra-wealthy sought to play down their vast riches with discreet and sober outfits.
Police are looking for about five men who stormed in a Yau Ma Tei store on early Saturday morning causing a large amount of damage, no arrests have been made so far. At about 3:30 am today, the police received a report that a bar upstairs in Grand Place on Nathan Road, located in Yau Ma Tei, was broken into by around five men. Some of them were holding iron pipes and hammers, damaging the facilities in the store, and causing chaos, with large amounts of debris scattered all over the floor. Later, multiple police officers were seen asking staff about the incident in the bar. It is understood that the darts bar involved in the incident opened on January 27 (Sat) and fell victim to the attack within just one week of opening.
Hongkongers marveled at the magic touch of Argentine super star Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates during Saturday’s training session as the MLS club received an overwhelming welcome from fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. David Beckham, former England captain and owner of the MLS club, was another who was welcomed by citizens enthusiastically. Apart from flying the Barcelona flag, fans brought their homemade banners asking for Messi’s shirt as well. He was traveling with his friends who were all wearing Messi shirts and said he wouldn’t worry about booing from others, believing they were all quality football fans. The friendly fixture between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong XI will kick start at 4 pm tomorrow (Sun).
Marcos says no Filipino will go hungry under 'Bagong Pilipinas'MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised on Saturday that Filipinos would not experience hunger under a "New Philippines" — with the prospect of a revitalized agriculture sector equipped with modern knowledge and sufficient support from the government. The president said this during the ceremonial palay harvesting and distribution of various assistance in Candaba, Pampanga. "We will work towards developing our agriculture, which will be one of our priority steps in establishing a Bagong Pilipinas — where no one will go hungry and all are actively moving for a more prosperous future," said Marcos in Filipino. Marcos was accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa, Pampanga Rep. Anna York Bondoc and several other local officials. The president earlier held the position of Department of Agriculture secretary to combat the country's food crisis.
Marcos’ ‘ambitious’ UN plans hinged on fixing PH human rights issues — UN expertMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s plan to position itself as a global leader on human rights will depend on how meaningfully it addresses rights abuses back home, United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said. "It can hardly be a security council member and not manage its own security problems in line with UN standards," Khan said. She added that effectively addressing domestic human rights issues would enhance the Philippines' “moral authority” on the global stage. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is the UN's primary body for maintaining international peace and security. In 2017, Duterte threatened to slap UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions Agnes Callamard, who was conducting an investigation related to his so-called "war on drugs."
NEW DELHI: An Indian model sparked an online backlash on Saturday after revealing she had faked her death in an Instagram post as part of a cervical cancer awareness campaign. ‘STUNT’ WOMAN Model Poonam Pandey poses for a candid photo shoot in the city of Mumbai, western India on June 1, 2012. The 32-year-old conceded to her 1.3 million followers in another video posted on Instagram that her death had been a hoax. But suddenly we all are talking about cervical cancer, aren't we?" Health campaigners have urged the government to roll out a national human papillomavirus vaccination campaign for young girls, which in other countries has drastically cut the incidence of cervical cancer.
