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Exploring Southern China

I must admit, I had never heard of Zhangjiajie before… then I was told of the “Avatar Forest,” which I had heard of. That is in that city in the northwest of Hunan Province in China where that famous forest is located and is home to the famed Wulingyuan scenic area (a 26,000-hectare area that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and other tourist attractions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director

In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament.  At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

State of free speech will affect PH standing in the United Nations

If the Philippines wants to be a member of the United Nations Security Council it has to raise its standards, says UN special rapporteur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcos greets Brazilian envoy in Portuguese

President Marcos showed that he can speak some Portuguese during the presentation of credentials of the new envoy of Brazil although he admitted that he is now “rusty” with the language......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Lim: We need to be heard

Lim: We need to be heard.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Philippine UPR Watch refutes PH envoy’s claims in UNHRC

“Things are no better under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government.” The post Philippine UPR Watch refutes PH envoy’s claims in UNHRC appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Suspended Lady Warriors coach wants side heard as UE appeals UAAP decision

UE Lady Warriors head coach Jerry Yee is looking to have his voice heard when he formally files for appeal following the UAAP board’s decision to suspend him for the rest of UAAP Season 86 due to allegations of “committing acts that are inconsistent with the purposes of the association.”.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

A United Nations agency involved in terrorism

What is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

MFC Cebu-Makati FC young booters dominate Asia’s biggest youth football tilt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The combined teams of Makati Football Club Cebu and Makati FC (MFC) dominated the recently concluded Junior Soccer School and League (JSSL) over the weekend in Singapore. MFC sent 14 teams to Singapore’s premier youth football competition. Many players who suited up for MFC were from the Makati Football Club Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza

(1st UPDATE) The World Court says Israel must ensure its forces do not commit genocide and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinian civilians in the enclave.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines, Australia must maximize strategic partnership – President Marcos

The Philippines and Australia must fully maximize the potential of their strategic partnership, President Marcos said after arriving from his two-day visit to Canberra on Thursday night, describing the two nations as “forward-looking” and “law-abiding maritime states.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Myanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people

All men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 must serve for up to two years, while specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Ban Ki-moon conferred honor, addresses Senate

Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for unity, for nations to come together in cooperation, partnership and solidarity and to redouble efforts to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Killing of journalists as war crime in Gaza

Yesterday the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest tribunal that adjudicates cases between nations, was expected to issue an interim ruling or provisional measures on the genocide claim filed last month by South Africa against Israel in its war in the Gaza Strip......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China must comply with treaty on protected areas – expert

China will be under a “very clear obligation” to comply with measures that apply in marine protected areas in the South China Sea as signatory of the landmark United Nations High Seas Treaty, according to a Japanese international law expert......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Opera in Tondo? Italian envoy hopes to make it happen

The embassy of Italy in the Philippines bared its plan to stage an all-Filipino opera before an unlikely audience: the young residents of Tondo in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t

Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians.   Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives.  Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested It seemed rage and fear drove an 18-year-old man to kill a young woman whose body was found in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024