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UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
Environmental group Kalikasan filed a complaint to United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders Michel Forst which stemmed from the consecutive attacks against Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. The post UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Abra, Ilocos Sur evacuees return to their homes after troopers-rebels clash
Villagers who fled after Tuesday morning’s firefight between government troopers and communist rebels along the border of Pilar, Abra and Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur have returned to their homes......»»
Lady Spikers make quick work of Lady Falcons for De Jesus’ 300th win
The DLSU Lady Spikers had the perfect start to their title retention bid in UAAP Season 86 after a quick win over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-16, 26-16, 25-18, in their opening game at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday......»»
Poe sa mga water firm: Suplay dapat 24/7
Nanawagan si Senadora Grace Poe sa mga water concessionaire na dapat ay maging 24 oras kada araw ang suplay ng tubig sa kanilang mga customer. The post Poe sa mga water firm: Suplay dapat 24/7 first appeared on Abante......»»
LWUA firm on intervention as MCWD water leakage increases
CEBU CITY, Philippines –The battle over authority continues in the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) as the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) stands firm in its decision on the six-month intervention, despite the status quo stance. The LWUA expressed confusion as to why the incumbent MCWD board would not honor the partial intervention, clarifying that.....»»
Lady Tamaraws stay on semis hunt
The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws continue to inch closer to the last remaining Final Four spot of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-19, 25-23, 25-23 Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 24
NEW DELHI -- Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a blast at a firecracker factory on Wednesday in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The blast took place in Virudhunagar district, about 519 km southwest of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. According to police, the victims were working in the factory and the injured were admitted to a local hospital. (India-Fire.....»»
About 20 dead in Thai fireworks factory blast; no survivors found
BANGKOK — A blast at a fireworks factory north of Bangkok on Wednesday claimed the lives of approximately 20 individuals, according to the police. Despite ongoing inspections by authorities, no survivors have been located at the site yet. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident, which took place mid-afternoon in Suphan Buri province.....»»
OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders
"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders
Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders
As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
"The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan's findings." The post Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders
Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders.....»»
Lady Spikers grind out 5-set win vs Lady Warriors
The La Salle Lady Spikers were pushed to the limit but did just enough to squeak past the pesky University of the East Lady Red Warriors, 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12, Tuesday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Spikers repeat over Lady Tamaraws
The La Salle Lady Spikers won their fifth straight match in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping their season series with the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, 25-19, 25-21, 25-18, Saturday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»
Lady Bulldogs trounce Lady Tamaraws for 4th straight win
The National University Lady Bulldogs recovered from a dismal second set and grabbed their fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball torunament against the gritty FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-17, 13-25, 25-17, 25-20 Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Lady Bulldogs nip Lady Falcons for 2nd straight win
The National University Lady Bulldogs swept the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, to notch back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tourney Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum ......»»
Lady Tamaraws withstands Dongallo s 30 points, outlast Lady Warriors
The FEU Lady Tamaraws survived a herculean effort from Casiey Dongallo as they eked out a tough five-set win over the UE Lady Warriors, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11, for their second win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday......»»