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DepEd confirms gradual return to old academic calendar

A Department of Education director confirmed that starting next school year, schools will be having an earlier class opening as part of the department's gradual revert to the old academic calendar......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

British Council celebrates 10 years of sharing LGBTQIA+ stories 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The British Council kicks off the first in-person screening of the Five Films For Freedom programme to live audiences in Cebu on Wednesday, March 13, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival The Five Films For Freedom, launched by the British Council and the British Film Institute in 2014,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks

During the People Power commemoration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) occupied all parks in Camarines Sur for their supposed “outreach” program. Still, it did not stop more than 300 activists here to stage a protest action in the afternoon of Feb. 25. The post Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

UN rapporteur to gov t: Repeal Anti-Terror Law, Cybercrime Prevention Act

Khan called these “laws of concern” that threaten the freedom of expression in the Philippines despite the Constitution’s guarantee of the right to freedom of expression......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

‘Media is a public good:’ Closure of CNN Philippines draws concerns from UN expert

The United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion said that the recent closure of CNN Philippines is a "worrying sign" for media freedom in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom

Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte. The post Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom

In this story, Bulatlat highlights the story of women writers who are in detention for expressing their criticism and dissent through their craft. The post Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos vows to fight threats to freedom

President Marcos has vowed to continue the fight against threats to freedom and repel those who trample the country’s “sacred shores.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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

STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Bulatlat maintains that these so-called “cyber security” efforts could mean online surveillance, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, “fake news” and other forms of attacks aimed to suppress freedom of the press and of expression, as well as the people’s right to information. This issue was brought to the attention of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who will hold her official country visit next week. The post STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

A century of Philippine accountancy

In my long life as a professional writer – aside from being a fictionist, journalist and academic – I’ve occasionally been asked to write books for both private and public institutions and individuals, usually to commemorate an important milestone. My clients have included banks, power and energy companies, accounting firms, NGOs, business tycoons, politicians and thinkers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

UP Mindanao introduces new degree programs, inclusive admissions policy

The University of the Philippines Mindanao has announced upgrades to its academic programs and admissions policies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year

Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

1968 redux

A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

UPCAT 2024 results out

The University of the Philippines (UP) yesterday released the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for academic year (AY) 2024-2025......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

UPCAT 2025 applications now open

The University of the Philippines is now accepting applications for the UP College Admission Test or UPCAT for academic year 2024-2025......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Rest period

As extreme heat disrupts onsite classes nationwide, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte says returning to the old academic calendar cannot be rushed, explaining that teachers and learners need a “rest period” between school years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024