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Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists

(Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should release journalist Dieudonne Niyonsenga, also known as Cyuma Hassan, and urgently investigate serious torture allegations he has made and ensure his rights to freedom of expression, a fair trial and to freedom from torture and ill treatment are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities' failure to transparently accoun.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom

In his keynote speech at the opening of the historic 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said critical journalists are being subjected to red-tagging and surveillance, or are faced with the charges of libel or cyber libel. The post CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Press freedom index: Philippines falls 2 notches to 134th

The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday

"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses

Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’

The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Government announces independent review of forestry ETS costs

Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it is efficient and cost-effective."Up and down the country forestry owners have been raising concerns about the excessive costs that have been imposed upon them by the previous government," Mr McClay says."We have iden.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

EV players push ‘green traffic’ as NEDA readies tariff review

Electric vehicle industry players and clean air advocates are calling on the National Economic and Development Authority to lead the push to accelerate efforts to promote “green traffic” through the inclusion of e-motorcycles as part of those enjoying tax exemption as the agency starts its review of an executive order that modified the tariffs on EVs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

E-motorcyles likely included in review of tax breaks – NEDA

The executive order modifying the tariff rates for electric vehicles will be up for review next week, with the possible inclusion of e-motorcycles in the list of vehicles that benefits from tax breaks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Review: The continuing influence of Persona 5 on Persona 3 Reload – The Daily Guardian

Title: Persona 3 Reload: A Captivating Remake Overshadowed by Persona 5 Subtitle: The Daily Guardian’s Review of the Revisited Dark World of Persona 3 Reload.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippines urges speedy PJEPA review

The Philippines is wants a faster conclusion of the ongoing general review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, even as it continues to push for improved market access for some of its products, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP

Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

K-12 curriculum review every 3 years sought

Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is pushing for legislation that will mandate the regular review of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure the “employability and competitiveness” of its graduates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

BSP to review 3 percent rate cap on credit card transactions

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will review this month whether to keep or hike the three percent interest rate cap on credit card transactions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: BOOK REVIEW: MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing

BOOK REVIEW:MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian WritingEdited by: Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E, Gatchalian &, Patria RiveraPublished by: Cormorant Books, Inc., Toronto, Canada2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – Considering that the Filipinos reside in an archipelago constituted by at least 7,000 islands, it is safe to conclude that a big percentage of the population are […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days

The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Bill seeks to waive review fees for indigents

A bill seeking to exempt indigent individuals from paying the review fees for board and Bar examinations on their first take have been jointly filed by five members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DOH to review stem cell treatment guidelines

The Department of Health will soon review and update the existing guidelines for stem cell treatment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

ABS-CBN clarified PCC has not completed its review of broadband business sale to PLDT

ABS-CBN clarified that the Philippine Competition Commission has not completed its review of the proposed P6.8 billion sale of Sky Cable’s broadband business to PLDT......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

DOLE assures workers of pay hike after wage review

Following President Marcos’ order for a review of minimum wage rates nationwide, the Department of Labor and Employment yesterday assured workers that pay hikes are coming soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024