Windows26: Marcos: PH avoiding war amid China threat

March 21, 2024

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Marcos: PH avoiding war amid China threat

The Philippines will do its best to avoid "poking the bear" or deliberately antagonizing China in the face of its growing threat in the South China Sea, but Manila will "do more" to assert its sovereign rights in the disputed waters, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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House meets pre-Holy Week deadline for Cha-cha bid

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the resolution seeking to amend certain economic provisions in the Constitution on third and final reading — possibly the furthest and the swiftest that any Charter change has progressed in the last 37 years.

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House revokes SMNI franchise for violations

The House of Representatives passed on third and final reading on Wednesday a bill revoking the franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp. which operates under the business name Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the network of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church, led by Apollo Quiboloy.

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Resort at Chocolate Hills questioned over water use

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against the controversial resort built within the Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, Bohol, for its management's failure to secure permits to tap water sources in the area.

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Lawmaker suggests opening Edsa busway to e-vehicles

A lawmaker has broached the idea of allowing electric vehicles (EVs) to use the dedicated bus lane along Edsa as an incentive promoting green transport and a way to decongest Metro Manila's busiest thoroughfare.

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EDITORIAL: Compensation for acts of injustice

In a sharp departure from the past administration's dismissive treatment of EJKs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted a more humane policy for survivors and victims of EJKs that would allow them to receive compensation for their sufferings.

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ARIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: How to use AI art ethically

Generative AI technology is here to stay and knowing how to use it is a must. Fortunately, people have developed ways to use this technology ethically.

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200 seaports planned to connect remote islands in PH

An additional 200 seaports, worth a total of P12.5 billion, are being programmed across the country up to 2028 to improve connectivity of remote islands in order to beef up their economy and disaster resilience.

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Philippines set to host 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship

The Philippines earned the hosting rights to the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in 2025 a month after expressing its desire to bring the prestigious tournament to Manila.

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Struggles of filmmakers, actors recognized at 1st CinePanalo fest

Kurt Soberano, whose "Under a Piaya Moon" won the best picture award at the recently concluded 1st CinePanalo Film Festival, says the competition has made him well aware of the struggles of making a full-length feature within a three-month timeline that he promised to never make a food movie again.

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