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Red-tagging hobbles free expression and opinion

Freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines is seriously hampered by the practice of red-tagging, according to Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur, who wound up a 10-day official visit to the Philippines yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH

Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China s Xi, former Taiwanese president push unification

Taipei, Taiwan - Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, wrapping up an 11-day "journey of peace" aimed at promoting unification between Taiwan and China.Although unification with authoritarian China has little support in democratic Taiwan, according to public opinion polls, Ma and Xi used the meeting to promote a vision they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Pulse Asia stands by survey results

Pulse Asia’s president stood by the public opinion polling firm’s latest survey, which showed that 88 percent of Filipinos are against changing the country’s Constitution, after members of the House of Representatives cast doubt on the methods used to obtain answers for the survey......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

88% of Pinoys oppose Cha-cha – Pulse Asia

Public opinion on Charter change, which last year was roughly divided among Filipinos, is now largely skewed toward those opposed to changing the country’s Constitution, a survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Opinion - South China Sea- Philippines must softly manage disputes or miss out economically

Manilas assertive transparency strategy is touted as a model for managing maritime disputes but it diminishes key economic opportunities. As Chinese investment pours into other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines must reduce geopolitical risks without acquiescing to Beijing......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

[OPINION] Education for life: Weaving ethics in all subject areas

By making ethical reflection a cornerstone of our educational system, we foster a generation capable not only of doing things well, but of doing the right thing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SC allows UN expert to act as friend of the court in Maria Ressa s cyber libel plea

Irene Khan, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, has been allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) to sit as an "amicus curiae" to the court in the appeal for the cyber libel case of Rappler.com chief executive officer Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Substantiate your opinion : Students join NCCA workshop on film reading

Students in Zamboanga, however, learned a few tips on how to appreciate or read a film better in a workshop facilitated by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts when the national agency visited the southern city last March 8 in celebration of the National Arts Month every February......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

‘Another one’ & another & another...

After sending out my column “Presumed Guilty Until You Settle,” our Opinion section editor Doreen Yu sent a message and titled it “another one.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ

In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

The Manila Times - Philippines - Asia - The Manila Times

The Manila Times - News - Opinion - Philippines - Asia - World The Manila Times.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Survey shows Dabawenyos want FPRRD to return to public service

NEARLY nine out of 10 Dabawenyos expressed a desire for former President and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to return to public service, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Pierce Brosnan eyes Cillian Murphy as potential next James Bond

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan expressed his opinion the next actor to carry the mantle of Agent 007 is fellow Irishman and the Oscar-nominated star of "Oppenheimer" Cillian Murphy......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Ohio Air Force veteran, 32, told he had inoperable brain tumor gets a second opinion from doctor who surgically removes it

Air Force veteran Tyler Nuttle’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with an ‘inoperable’ brain tumor in July 2022. At just 32.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Foreigners not allowed to sit on Maharlika board — DOJ

Referring to the 1987 Constitution in its seven-page legal opinion, the DOJ said that public officers and officials are required to be Filipino nationals and must maintain allegiance to the state at all times......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Davao residents unsure about city’s near future

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 February) – Majority of Dabawenyos are uncertain about the city’s future in the next five years, according to a study conducted by the University of Mindanao-Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). Dr. John Vianne Murcia, director of UM-IPO, said during Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency-Davao on Friday that only 46.7 percent […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

[OPINION] ‘Edsa-Pwera’ and the waning of a Constitution

This constitutional moment is a reckoning. But it doesn’t have to be one-sided......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

[OPINION] Elusive justice for Chad Booc and companions

We owe it to teachers Chad and Jurain, to their students, to the communities they work with, and to the world they envisioned is possible and the legacy they left behind to keep fighting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Davao City barangays need to improve disaster response

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—Dabawenyos believe that barangays in this city should improve on disaster response efforts to deal with calamities more effectively, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao’s Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). During “Wednesdays Media Forum at Habi at Kape,” Dr. John Vianne Murcia, UM-IPO director, said that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024