MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Games veteran Kurt Bryan Barbosa and Asian Games bronze medalist Patrick King Perez will banner the Smart/MVPSF Philippine team that will see action in the 2024 Asian Taekwondo Championships scheduled on May 11-20, 2024 in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Philippine Taekwondo Association said Barbosa, Perez and other Philippine team members will be up against the world beaters from 34 other countries that include South Korea, Iran, Jordan, Chinese Taipei, China, Cambodia and Iraq.
Still, PTA officials are confident the Philippine team members are capable of producing positive results owing to their long and rigid training through the support of the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission.
Other members of the Kyorugi (Free Sparring) squad are Kent John Ilde Banzon (-54kg), Legolas Penaredondo (-63kg), Sturdy Jay Gilbuena (-68kg), Dave Cea (74kg) and Justin Mark Agno (-80kg) – all will be competing in Kyorugi (Free Sparrin g).
Comprising the women’s team are Clarence Sarza (-46kg), Tachiana Keizha Mangin (-49kg),Baby Jessica Canabal (-53kg), Merica Lillyn Chan (-57kg), Jubilee Briones (-62kg), Laila Delo (-67kg).
Competing in Poomsae (Forms) are Rodolfo Reyes Jr., Ian Matthew Corton, Patrick King Perez, King Nash Alcairo, Darius Venerable, Justin Kobe Macario, June Ninobla, Ernesto Guzman, Jr. in the men’s side and Jocel Lyn Ninobla, Juvenile Crisostomo, Janna Dominique Oliva, Stella Nicole Yape, Zyka Angelica Santiago, Sofia Ysabelle Sarmiento, Maria Nicole Anne Labayne, Aidaine Krishia Laxa in the women’s team.
The event will serve as the team’s tune-up for the upcoming 2 024 Chuncheon Korea Open Taekwondo Championships, Daegu World University Taekwondo Festival, Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) and World Poomsae Taekwondo Championships.
Allain Keanu Ganapin (-80kg) Nino Vince Requioma (-58kg) will see action in Para.
The coaching staff are Carlos Jose Padilla V and Christian Al Dela Cruz (Kyorugi), Rani Ann Ortega, Jeordan Dominguez ( Poomsae), Gershon Bautista and Janneth Tenorio (Para).
MANILA, Philippines — Labis na nabahala ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sa balitang “pinaghuhubad” at “pinatutuwaad” ang ilang bumibisita sa New Bilibid Prison, dahilan para magkasa ng imbestigasyon ang Department of Justice (DOJ) tungkol sa reklamo.
Martes nang ilapit ni ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro sa House Committee on Human Rights ang diumano’y strip search na ginagawa sa mga asawa ng political prisoners ng Bibilid, bagay na dapat aniyang mausisa.
“The group KAPATID issued a statement outlining three different complaints about strip searches among [persons deprived of liverty] visitors,” wika ng CHR ngayong Miyerkules.
“The description of ‘humiliating, degrading, and traumatic’ brought by these strip searches experienced by victims was emphasized.”
Ika-19 lang ng Enero nang maglabas ang CHR ng kahalintulad na pahayag tungkol sa isinagawa rin daw na strip search sa mga bisita ng Metro Manila District Jail Annex 4.
Una nang sinabi ni Castro na sinamahan na sila ng CHR para maghain ng pormal na reklamo’t protesta laban sa paulit-ulit na “pagpapahubad, pagpapatuwad at paninilip” sa mga maseselang bahagi ng babae habang hinahanapan ng droga. Isa sa mga sinearch ay isang senior citizen.
Kaugnay nito, nagkasa na rin ng sariling imbestigasyon ang CHR sa pangunguna ng kanilang Investigation Office and the Prevention Cluster.
“CHR affirms that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) search guidelines should not be applied arbitrarily and that searches should not be directed at the families of political prisoners,” dagdag pa ng CHR.
“With these continuing acts of concerned security officers, we reiterate Rules 51 and 52(1) of the United Nations Standard Minimum Ru les for the Treatment of Prisoners, or the Mandela Rules, which state that security searches ‘shall not be used to harass, intimidate, or unnecessarily intrude upon a prisoner’s privacy’ and that ‘intrusive searches shall be conducted in private and by trained staff of the same sex as the prisoner.'”
“While we recognise the importance of maximum security inspection to ensure the safety and security of correctional facilities, it is vital that these security measures do not jeopardise visitors’ fundamental human rights. Inspections must be conducted in a way that respects the dignity, privacy, and rights of all individuals involved.”
Tiniyak naman ni Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla na hinding-hindi nila kukunsintihin ng mga abusadong prison guards ng national penetentiary, lalo na kung mapatutunayang nagkasala kaugnay nito.
Iniutos na rin ni Remulla ang agarang imbestigasyon kaugnay ng mga reklamo habang binabalikan ang mga posibleng parusa sa mga lumabag na kawani ng kulungan.
“Our Department remains fully committed to upholding the highest degree of respect for human rights in the conduct of our Corrections functions and guarantee that our agency will continue to innovate ways on how to improve our services to our PDLs and their loved ones,” sabi pa ng kalihim.
“We do not condone degrading or inhuman or absurd treatment towards anyone because we want our prisons to be safe, secure and decent.”
Idiniin din ng Department of Justice (DOJ) na mahigpit silng sumusunod sa international standards pagdating sa tamang body searches, lalo na raw sa mga panuntunan ng Nelson Mandela Rules. Aniya, dapat daw ay marespeto pa rin sa gagawin ito.
Inililinaw saa ilalim ng Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) operating manual kung paano magsagawa ng tamang search, ito habang idinidiin ang mga posibleng parusa sa mga mapatutunayang nagpupuslit ng kontrabando sa presuhan. — may mga ulat mula kay Ian Laqui
MANILA, Philippines — On- and off-screen partners Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio revealed their secrets to a long-lasting relationship.
During the press conference of their new endorsement Iceburg Insulated, Philstar.com asked the couple their secret despite the spate of celebrity breakups in the industry.
“Sa totoo lang, ilang beses ko na siyang sinasabi, respeto sa desisyon niyo sa isa’t isa. Bukod dun, ay ‘yung plano niyo sa buhay, ano ‘yung future niyo. Kasi once na pinag-uusapan niyo ang future, dun mo makikitang seryoso ‘yung partner mo. Hindi ‘yung masaya lang sa ngayon. Dapat may plano sa negosyo, sa future niyo, sa bahay, sa kasal,” Ronnie answered.
“Kung hindi niyo pinag-uusapan ‘yung mga bagay na para sa future, wala, siguro, maghihiwalay din kayo. Dapat hindi nila iniisip na ang relasyon ay laging masaya. Walang perfect na relasyon,” he added.
Loisa, meanwhile, agreed with her boyfriend’s statement.
“Totoo ‘yung sinabi ni Ronnie na dapat hindi lang kayo sweet-sweetan ngayon. Dapat nagpla-plano rin kayo ng future kung gusto niyo talaga na kayo ang magkatuluyan,” Loisa said.
“Kami ngayon puro plano. Para sa ikaka-grow ng relationship namin, lahat talaga pinapasok namin,” she added.
Philstar.com also asked Ronnie and Loisa if they are already talking about marriage.
“May future naman talaga (referring to marriage). Pinag-uusapan naman siyempre. Pero andito pa ‘yung negosyo, nagtra-trabaho pa kami, marami pa kaming responsibilidad sa family namin, sa sarili rin namin na marami pa kaming gustong gawin. Madali na ‘yung kasal lalo na kung sobrang stable niyo na,” Loisa said.
“May peace of mind talaga ako sa kanya. Ayaw na namin ng stress kasi ang hirap ng buhay kaya dapat kami na ang nagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa isa’t isa,” she added.
Hydration enthusiasts witnessed a surge of excitement as Iceberg Insulated Flasks officially launched its brand last Saturday at the newly-unveiled Happy Go Shopping Mall.
The brand offers a techology that allows users to affix their phones to the tumbler, allowing integration of hydration with technology and enabling users to capture their moments with ease.
The launch doubled as a fundraising initiative, with proceeds from ticket sales earmarked to benefit a local church — an endeavor close to the hearts of both Ronnie and Loisa
“We’re thrilled to be part of the Iceberg family and to support such a worthy cause,” shared Loisa. “For us, it’s not just about endorsing a product; it’s about using our platform to make a positive impact in the community.”
Ronnie agreed, adding that the brand’s value aligns with theirs.
The brand’s Managing Partner Bryan See affirmed, “Our goal is to officially launch the brand and highlight how the brand is an advocate for creating a positive impact on the community.”
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