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A thousand consolidated jeepneys suffered financial loss – Manibela

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:53:31 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — At least a thousand jeepney drivers and operators who consolidated their franchises have suffered financial loss, Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena said. Speaking to CNN Philippines’ The Final Word, Valbuena said these units have already stopped operating as they face large debts after joining cooperatives. \”‘Yung equivalent ng tatlumpung

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SMNI suspension not a press freedom issue — Castro

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:35:01 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 21) — The 30-day suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is not an attack on press freedom, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro said. \”As it stands now the SMNI issue is shaping out not to be a press freedom issue as

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Two US films starring Dolly de Leon to premiere at Sundance 2024

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:38:30 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 8) — Two US-made films “Between The Temples” and “Ghostlight” starring Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon will premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. “We’re going to Sundance!” the veteran actress wrote on her Instagram account. De Leon said \”Between The Temples,\” written and directed by Nathan Silver, is

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Lawmakers cite SMNI hosts Celiz, Badoy in contempt

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:43:16 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 6) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday cited Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) anchors Jeffrey Celiz and Lorraine Badoy in contempt for acting in a disrespectful manner and refusing to answer relevant questions during an inquiry. During the continuation of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises’ probe into the

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Amnesty not enough to stop insurgency – Chel Diokno

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:15:44 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 25) — Granting amnesty alone is not enough to curb insurgency in the country, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno said Friday, as he urged the government to offer peace talks on a national level. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier issued four proclamations granting amnesty to current and former members of

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PH official entry ‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ enters Variety’s Oscars predictions

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:10:13 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 22) — The country’s official entry to the Best International Film Category of the 96th Academy Awards “Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)” has made it to Variety’s Oscars predictions. Variety’s list was divided into four categories: “Predicted Nominees,” “Next in Line,” “Other Top-tier Possibilities,” and “Also in Contention.” READ: Animated feature ‘Iti

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Duterte influence in House waning — Castro

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:11:33 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 15) — The influence of the Dutertes in Congress is waning, according to a party-list lawmaker. \”Siguro na-realize din ng kaniyang mga kapartido na hindi na siya presidente, at wala na siyang influence rin,\” ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro told CNN Philippines’ The Final Word on Wednesday. [Translation: Maybe

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2025 midterm polls in Mindanao autonomous region may be more violent — conflict watchdog

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:26:02 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 2) — The longstanding political unease in the autonomous region in Mindanao that marred the recent village and youth polls will serve as a prelude to a more intense 2025 midterm elections, a conflict watchdog predicted. The Council for Climate and Conflict Action Asia (CCCA) said the 2023 Barangay and

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Liza Soberano’s Hollywood debut film ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ trailer released

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:16:49 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 28) — The official trailer for the upcoming Hollywood film “Lisa Frankenstein” is out. The almost two-minute clip was released on Friday. The romantic horror comedy film stars Kathryn Newton as Lisa Frankenstein, an unpopular high schooler who reanimates a handsome Victorian corpse played by Cole Sprouse. It also features

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Cinemalaya’s ‘Blue Room’ wins Best Foreign Film at LA Femme film fest

Raheema Velasco, CNN Philippines — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:23:46 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 25) — Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan’s directorial debut film “Blue Room,” which premiered at Cinemalaya last year, won Best Foreign Film at the LA Femme International Film Festival (LAFIFF) on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) said the movie

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