From Chinatown to the world: Year one of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global 2025
The historic Chinatown, a vibrant hub of Chinese culture in the Philippines, is now the launching pad for a global celebration. This January 2025, the…
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The historic Chinatown, a vibrant hub of Chinese culture in the Philippines, is now the launching pad for a global celebration. This January 2025, the…
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During his visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, Japan’s Foreign Minister Mr. Iwaya Takeshi met with Philippine economic affairs ministers for dinner, where…
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Music journalists in the country assert that in 2024, Original Pilipino Music had ‘come into its own in all its forms and various styles of sound’
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In the face of will-sapping devastation, financial recovery would not suffice. What’s needed was a sense of hope and community.
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ASA abandoned the PNP investigation and instead opted to conduct its internal investigation which raises questions of partiality and credibility.
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The Christmas break is the perfect time to gather with loved ones, a warm cup of hot chocolate in hand, and immerse yourself in stories brimming with wonder…
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Despite the contract expiring in 2020, Jyosna continued its services without payment to prevent disruption of ASA’s operations
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By ASA’s own admission, Kamrul disclosed his son’s potential business venture to the Board
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On 2 July 2024, Mr. Kamrul voluntarily resigned as a Trustee, and his resignation was duly accepted by Mr. Gotuaco, the Interim President, effective that same…
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On its 10th year, the Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines (MMCP) aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the Filipino-Chinese community — or, as we lovingly…
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Contrary to Mr. Kamrul’s claims, all protective measures taken by the Foundation were carried out in good faith, in response to his request for assistance and…
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The release of the P10 million security budget was also delayed. In the meantime, Kamrul and Simon purchased an armored vehicle and hired additional security…
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Jyosna’s internal investigation suggested that the breach might have been perpetrated by someone within ASA Foundation itself. Kamrul Tarafder, the founder of…
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Countermeasures were immediately implemented to remediate and prevent further hacking while the investigation found evidence of exfiltration of information…
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The incident raised serious concerns about Jyosna’s ability to meet the Foundation’s pressing regulatory requirements and whether the substantial costs…
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Despite the conflict of interest having been resolved, Kamrul alleged that the board led by Cuisia limited his authority as president and CEO and instituted…
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The records of the Foundation would show that Mr. Kamrul had only formally disclosed to then-Chairperson Ambassador Howard Q. Dee in March 2023 that Mr. Simon…
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Amid the internal recriminations at ASA Philippines Foundation Inc., founder Kamrul Tarafder was notified on 4 June by Chairperson Jose Cuisia about radio…
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