[ad_1] TOP LEADER OF THE HOUSE. Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano chairs the plenary on September 9, 2019. File photo by Darren Langit / Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano did not speak against those who criticized him for the closure of ABS-CBN, arguing that the issue surrounding his …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has a message to “dilawans,” a term used to call those deemed to oppose the government: “Former Senator Trillanes and you deserve each other.” In a speech during Wednesday’s session, Cayetano addressed various sectors regarding the issue of ABS-CBN’s franchise — and …
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[ad_1] CONSECRATE. Five mayors from the cities of the Archdiocese of Manila attend the consecration of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Cathedral of Manila on May 13, 2020. With them is Bishop Broderick Pabillo, the apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila. Photo by Angie de Silva / …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN said Wednesday that it welcomes the House of Representatives bill that would grant the network a provisional franchise to operate until the end of October. “ABS-CBN appreciates the approval of House Bill 6732 by the House of Representatives Committee of the Whole that gives ABS-CBN …
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[ad_1] Indonesians are “quite satisfied” with their country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, but are more “surprised” by how other countries are better prepared to deal with the global health crisis, according to a global survey. The survey, conducted by Singapore’s social research agency Blackbox Research and digital market research …
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[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 13) – Media giant ABS-CBN is one step closer to resuming broadcast operations after the House of Representatives passed a second reading bill on Wednesday granting the network a provisional franchise. The proposed measure, sponsored by Speaker of the House of Representatives Alan Peter …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the attack helicopters being offered by two American companies to the Philippines are way out of the Philippine government’s budget. The defense chief said the Philippines has allocated only P13 billion for the attack helicopter acquisition project of the Philippine Air …
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[ad_1] TENSE RELATIONS. James Harden and the Rockets remain blacklisted by the Chinese media after the team’s general manager posted a controversial tweet. NBA photo SHANGHAI, China – The Chinese national appointed to lead the NBA in China faces an uphill battle to restore his image and profits after last …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned Margaux “Mocha” Uson, deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), for violating the Bayanihan to heal as a single law. “The Cyber Crimes Division is investigating her for fake news,” said NBI Deputy Director and Spokesman …
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[ad_1] The long-awaited 40th anniversary season of Survivor it’s coming to an end tonight. the Survivor: winners at war The final episode has a lot to cover, including a reunion show. Will it be the longest in the history of the 20-year series? Final episode of ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ …
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