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Sen. Christopher Go (Photo from his office) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday, Feb. 24, demanded “fair reporting” from ABS-CBN after denouncing what he called the black propaganda aired by the network in 2016 when then Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was a presidential candidate. Go was referring to the negative advertisement aired by the network against Duterte, which was paid for by then Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who was then a vice presidential candidate. He also noted that ABS-CBN failed to air some of the advertisements that Duterte had paid for during the campaign period. During the Senate hearing on the network’s franchise on Monday, Go said that the grievances of Duterte against the network were valid. He cited a provision of the Fair Elections Act that states: “All members of media, television, radio or print, shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by … [Read more...] about Bong Go demands ‘fair reporting’ from ABS-CBN but will appeal to Duterte to save jobs

AND THEN THERE ARE 28 Philippine military officials say only 28 of the more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels—here seen up close in a satellite image—remained anchored at Julian Felipe Reef, which China calls Whitsun Reef, as of Sunday. —REUTERS MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin III discussed on Sunday the fleet of Chinese ships still anchored at Julian Felipe Reef in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone since early March when they were first spotted there. The two officials made their phone call ahead of Monday’s resumption of the Balikatan joint exercises between the American and Philippine military, which was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But even before the pandemic, President Duterte, who had been critical of Washington’s stand against his drug war policy, had been ambivalent about the conduct of joint military exercises under the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which provides the legal … [Read more...] about Lorenzana, Austin discuss Felipe Reef situation in phone conversation

March 17, 2021 - 08:59 GMT Kate Thomas Pregnancy workouts: Is it safe, best exercises and advice from Define London founder Ashley Verma, who has worked with Pippa Middleton, Jourdan Dunn and Poppy Delevingne Congratulations are in order for Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews, who have just welcomed their second child together. Duchess Kate 's sister has looked glowing throughout her pregnancy – and we've always wondered how she keeps so healthy and fit. DISCOVER: Gabrielle Union's poolside workout will get you bikini ready for summer Enter Ashley Verma, founder of Define London , Barre enthusiast and personal training expert to the stars. The ex-Broadway dancer has worked with supermodels Jourdan Dunn, Poppy Delevingne and Shanina Shaik in the past, as well as Pippa herself – and is here to bust the myths about working out while pregnant . Here Ashley answers some of your burning questions – … [Read more...] about Pippa Middleton’s personal trainer reveals pregnancy workouts tips – exclusive

PREVIEW - SRH VS RCB by Narbavi R • Last updated on Share Tweet Williamson was the man of the match in SRH's last encounter against RCB. © BCCI/IPL The Overview A day before their second game of the competition, the Sunrisers Hyderabad social media team was active on all platforms showering praises on Kane Williamson . The New Zealand skipper had just won the Sir Richard Hadlee medal for the fourth time and every single post was met with responses from fans calling for his immediate inclusion in the playing XI. It's been the story of his IPL career so far. One of the best batsman in the world across formats, Williamson has found it hard to nail down a permanent spot in the SRH XI. The latest reason given by the head coach was the lack of match-fitness . SRH still have four games left in Chennai and a player of Williamson's calibre will surely be handy on these surfaces. Even if he is ready to play, how they fit him … [Read more...] about SRH face Williamson conundrum in search of opening win

'It was really great to have the runs behind me, so coming into IPL, I know that I am confident.' IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Devdutt Padikkal contracted the COVID-19 virus on March 22 and was in isolation, but has since completely recovered and resumed practice with his teammates. Photograph: BCCI The COVID-19 setback firmly behind him, Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Devdutt Padikkal says he is now ready to fire with the bat in IPL 2021 and feels confident of replicating his stupendous domestic form in the T20 league. Padikkal contracted the COVID-19 virus on March 22 and was in isolation, but has since completely recovered and resumed practice with his RCB teammates. seniors ) just takes pressure of you. They are so good at what they do and they just make your job easier, know exactly what to do in every situation. So, it's important that I just make sure I am learning as much as possible," he said. IPL 2021 … [Read more...] about RCB’s Padikkal ready to bounce back after COVID setback