‘Ecological disaster’: Escoda Shoal corals may be dead – expert
MANILA, Philippines — Almost all corals in the shallow waters of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal may be dead, a University of the Philippines (UP) marine scientist said Friday. Dr. Jonathan Anticamara, of the University of the Philippines Institute of Biology, said this discovery was made during a two-day diving expedition in parts of Sabina Shoal. “I.....»»
‘Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty not a pact to war’
President Marcos made the “right move for the country” when he decided not to invoke the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty with the US in reaction to the latest incident in the Ayungin Shoal, international maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal said yesterday......»»
Philippines should use legal, moral leverage in West Philippine Sea – expert
The Philippines should leverage its “legal and moral authority” in dealing with China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea, according to a maritime security expert......»»
Telcos should be rent-free like water and power utilities, says expert
A telecommunications operations expert has said that telco services should be treated with the same rights as water and power utilities, as internet connection in the digital age has "evolved into a human right.".....»»
Philippine president s remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert
SINGAPORE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military expert has refuted Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos's accusation against China on the South China Sea issue at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Submitting disputes over islands and reefs in the South China Sea to the so-called "international arbitration tribunal" violated relevant provisions of Article 4 of the Declaration on the C.....»»
Interview: Western archives acknowledge China s sovereignty over South China Sea islands -- Irish int l law expert
According to the expert, the so-called South China Sea arbitration of 2016 is a "chaotic and manipulative use of international law," "a case of double standards," and "a legal trick."BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Official archives from Britain and France.....»»
Interview: Western archives acknowledge China s sovereignty over South China Sea islands -- Irish int l law expert
According to the expert, the so-called South China Sea arbitration of 2016 is a "chaotic and manipulative use of international law," "a case of double standards," and "a legal trick."BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Official archives from Britain and France.....»»
China readies blockade of Panatag – US expert
Beijing is deploying a “huge force” to prevent a flotilla of Filipino fishing boats and other small vessels under the Atin Ito Coalition from reaching Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, according to a US-based maritime expert......»»
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......»»
Pinoy forest product expert wins ISO award
A Department of Science and Technology official emerged as the first Filipino expert to receive the coveted International Organization for Standardization Award......»»
UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging
UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging.....»»
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan The post UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent 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......»»
Filipino public health expert takes on key role at WHO regional office
Susan Mercado, a medical doctor and public health expert with over 30 years of experience, made history as the first Filipino to hold the second highest position at the Manila-based United Nations office. .....»»
DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP
“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail
"We are only int’l visitors so far allowed by #Philippines govt to visit them! Arrested in Feb 2020, trial still dragging on. How long must they wait to be free?!" - UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan The post UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Locals account for 80% of tourism receipts – expert
Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»
Locals account for 80 percent of tourism receipts – expert
Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»
Influence ops target journalists, expert as China vessels patrol West Philippine Sea
Filipino reporters and a known maritime expert received a barrage of messages from unidentifiable sources in 2023 that attempted to divert public attention away from Chinese vessels’ actions in the West Philippine Sea to Vietnam’s supposed “militarization” there. .....»»
Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit
Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Fake feng shui expert arrested
A man who allegedly stole P50 million from his victims over several years by posing as a feng shui expert was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday......»»