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Sen. Escudero reacts to CHR statement

In an on-air interview, Senator Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero reacted to the statement made by the Commission of Human Rights (CHR), saying that what happened in Mamasapano was not a “massacre” but only a “misencounter”.

Japan Supports Six Projects for Peace and Development in Mindanao

Japanese Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa has signed 6 grant contracts with respective recipient organizations for various social development projects in conflict – affected areas in Mindanao at 9:00 a.m. onMarch 24, 2015 at Astoria Plaza Hotel. These projects are funded through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) implemented by the Embassy of Japan as part of the Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development (J-BIRD). The signing ceremony was attended by the Office of […]

Polish cyclist beats his own world record cycling up Taipei 101 Tower

A Polish mountain biker broke his own world record by cycling up 3,139 steps of the Taipei 101 tower on Sunday (March 22). Because the skyscraper did not have enough stairs, Krystian Herba had to first cycle up to the 60th floor, and then takes an elevator to the ground level before going up to the 91st floor to complete his record. It took him two hours and 13 minutes to complete the challenge. “I […]

Civil society leaders call on House to pass BBL

ZAMBOANGA CITY, PIA – Civil society leaders in Mindanao has urged Congress to separate the issue of the Mamasapano incident and the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). “Truth and justice must be sought on the Mamasapano case but it must be dealt with separately from the BBL. We believe that the BBL is aimed at sustaining trust and confidence in our government and the gains of peace so we could avoid another Manasapano,” […]

NBA great Steve Nash announces retirement

Two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) most valuable player (MVP) Steve Nash, one of the best point guards ever to play professional basketball, is retiring after a 19-year career, the Canadian said on Saturday (March 21). The future Hall of Famer, a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, made the announcement in a letter published on The Players’ Tribune website. “The greatest gift has been to be completely immersed in my passion and striving for something […]

Lethal Suarez gives Barcelona 2-1 win over Real

A lethal finish from Luis Suarez gave Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a typically frantic ‘Clasico’ on Sunday (March 22) as they stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to four points over their rivals. While the personal battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo captured the attention before the game it was Uruguayan Suarez who settled the contest with a deft touch and a deadly strike into the corner […]