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Issue No. 24007 | Feb 18, 2024
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Philippines: Bangsamoro’s Village Elections Point to a Long Path to Peace | Crisis Group

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Village elections in the southern Philippines tend to be hard-fought and violent. Crisis Group expert Georgi Engelbrecht travelled there to understand what the most recent showdowns mean for regional polls scheduled for 2025 and for the peace process in an area historically racked by conflict.

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Trending In Transportation

San Miguel-led consortium bags NAIA privatization project

The group led by diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) bagged the privatization project of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's (NAIA) operations and maintenance. — February 16, 2024

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More on San Miguel, Consortium Wins ₱170B ($3B) NAIA Bid
  • Renaming NAIA not in privatization proposal -- DOTr Now that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will be privately operated and maintained by the San Miguel Corporation (SMC)-SAP and Company Consortium, the divisive question of whether the airport will be renamed have once again resurfaced. — February 15, 2024

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  • Tough task ahead Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority board's move to award to the San Miguel Corp-SAC and Co. consortium the contract for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the largest solicited public-private partnership project under the administration of President Marcos. — February 17, 2024

    philstar.com
  • Solons upbeat on San Miguel Corp's Naia rehab contract Manila, Philippines — Several lawmakers on Friday aired their optimism over the contract awarded to San Miguel Corporation (SMC) for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy — February 17, 2024

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In Disasters & Emergency Response

Masara landslide death toll rises to 90; survivors moving to 'tent city'

The same report noted that 37 remain missing following the landslide that hit the gold-mining village of Masara on Feb. 6. — February 14, 2024

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In Education

Students protest bills on PUP privatization, commercialization

SAMASA PUP chairperson Ronjay-C Mendiola says the proposed provision will allow the national government to 'escape its responsibility' of prioritizing funds for state universities and colleges — February 17, 2024

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In West Philippine Sea

SC nixes WPS oil pact with China, Vietnam - Manila Standard

Denies final appeal by gov’t agencies for exploration deal The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality its January 10, 2023 decision on the unconstitutionality of a tripartite partnership with Chinese and Vietnamese state-owned firms to explore a portion of the West Philippine Sea for oil and gas. — February 16, 2024

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In LGBTQ

Philippine drag culture is on the rise, but will it usher in LGBTQ acceptance?

Once confined to queer spaces, drag culture is crossing into the mainstream through shows such as Drag Race Philippines and Drag Den. — February 13, 2024

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