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Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
Philippines among top e-waste producers in SEA
Electronic waste in the Philippines increased after the country generated 4.7 kilos per capita in 2022 from 3.9 kilos per capita in 2019, according to environmental group BAN Toxics......»»
Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk. The post Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
Rights defenders welcome perjury dismissal
Rights groups stressed that the perjury case filed by former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. in July 2019 was a retaliation for the writ of amparo and habeas data they filed to seek protection from the relentless state-sponsored red-tagging. The post Rights defenders welcome perjury dismissal appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Farmer rights advocates, artists raise funds for bail of detained Negros activist
Karina Dela Cerna was only 19 years old when she was arrested along with her father Albert in a series of raids in Bacolod in 2019. They were consequently charged with trumped-up charges such as illegal possession of firearms and explosives and human trafficking. The post Farmer rights advocates, artists raise funds for bail of detained Negros activist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Farmers’ group concerned over midnight arrests in Bohol
FARDEC denounces to the highest degree this series of attacks that harks back to Negros Island's Synchronized Enhanced Managing of Police Operations (SEMPO) that massacred innocent farmers in 2018 and 2019. Tabada is a barangay councilor and leader of esteemed commitment that greatly helped (in the) implementation of our projects for peasant communities in Bohol. The post Farmers’ group concerned over midnight arrests in Bohol appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
ICC prosecutor seeks authorization to start probe of drug-related killings in PH
“...[t]here is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed on the territory of the Philippines between 1 July 2016 and 16 March 2019 in the context of the Government of Philippines ‘war on drugs’ campaign.” The post ICC prosecutor seeks authorization to start probe of drug-related killings in PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippine press freedom ranking slides down on 3rd year
In 2019, the country ranked 134th out of 180 countries, and fell two places in 2020 at 136th. This year, the Philippines’ ranked 138th and was classified by the RSF as one of the world’s deadliest countries for journalists and bloggers. The post Philippine press freedom ranking slides down on 3rd year appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Nearly 20M Filipino women now ‘economically insecure’ – research group
The Center for Women’s Resources highlighted that economically-insecure Filipino women have increased from 16 million in 2019 to an estimated number of 19.54 million in 2020. The post Nearly 20M Filipino women now ‘economically insecure’ – research group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Safer, better internet for children urged amid increasing online sexual abuses
From January to December 2020, the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported almost 1.3 million cyber tips in the Philippines, which is more than a 200-percent increase from 2019. The post Safer, better internet for children urged amid increasing online sexual abuses appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Aparición | Honey May Suazo
Hanimay Suazo is a high-profile human rights defender in Davao City. In 2019, she was disappeared after being red-tagged by an Army general. The post Aparición | Honey May Suazo appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
“Shockingly, over half of all reported killings last year occurred in just two countries, which are Colombia and Philippines.” BY AARON MACARAEG Bulatlat.com MANILA– The Philippines is the second deadliest country for environmental defenders, according to the latest Global Witness report. The report stated that 43 environment defenders were killed in 2019, making it second to… The post PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 activists arrested in Bicol in a week
Both are being charged with double murder in relation to an alleged ambush by the New People’s Army which resulted in the killing of two soldiers in Ragay, Camarines Sur on May 13, 2018. According to Karapatan-Bicol, both have filed their respective counter-affidavits denying their participation in the alleged ambush in December 2019. By ANNE… The post 2 activists arrested in Bicol in a week appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Remarks on Mayamor’s collection of 50 poems/binalaybay
Mayamor's poems understand Tumandok identity as marker that distinguishes them from lowland poor peasants pushed upland. The post Remarks on Mayamor’s collection of 50 poems/binalaybay appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PNVF forms coaching staff for world meet
Seasoned coach Dante Alinsunurin will make a comeback as one of the deputies for the national men’s team as host Philippines pulls out all the stops to parade a competitive squad against the best of the best in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships 2025......»»
US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with China
Washington, DC [US], March 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila in defending its sovereignty while criticising China's "dangerous" water cannon attack at the Philippine supply mission vessel on Saturday. In a telephonic conversation between Austin and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, the US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty.....»»
Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»
Contagious pertussis disease continues spreading in Philippines
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least 40 death cases, after a province near the capital region reported an outbreak of the disease. In a social media post on Wednesday night, the Cavite government posted a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity "due to the outbreak of pertussis" after logging 36 cases an.....»»