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‘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

SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law

The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ

Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 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

Sara Duterte to run for office again? Marcos believes VP ‘testing the waters’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that Vice President Sara Duterte may have been gauging public opinion when she recently announced her supposed plans to run in the next election......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Opinion - South China Sea- Philippines must softly manage disputes or miss out economically

Manilas assertive transparency strategy is touted as a model for managing maritime disputes but it diminishes key economic opportunities. As Chinese investment pours into other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines must reduce geopolitical risks without acquiescing to Beijing......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

[OPINION] Education for life: Weaving ethics in all subject areas

By making ethical reflection a cornerstone of our educational system, we foster a generation capable not only of doing things well, but of doing the right thing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Survey shows Dabawenyos want FPRRD to return to public service

NEARLY nine out of 10 Dabawenyos expressed a desire for former President and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to return to public service, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought

United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Substantiate your opinion : Students join NCCA workshop on film reading

Students in Zamboanga, however, learned a few tips on how to appreciate or read a film better in a workshop facilitated by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts when the national agency visited the southern city last March 8 in celebration of the National Arts Month every February......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ

In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

[OPINION] Palestine lights the way forward

'Yes, this is the worst of times. But is it the best of times? That depends on each and every one of us. Are we willing to take on the great challenges of the times?'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Junk website blocking order, NTC urged

"Insisting on the blocking of our websites runs counter to the government's claims of having a vibrant democracy. We call on the Philippine government to stop violating the people's right to free expression and opinion," they said. The post Junk website blocking order, NTC urged appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

[OPINION] The CPP-NPA’s 3rd Rectification Movement is bad news to the peace process 

The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

UN Special Rapporteur Khan to meet Northern, Central Luzon CSOs in Baguio

UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with members of civil society organizations from Northern and Central Luzon provinces in Baguio City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

The Manila Times - Philippines - Asia - The Manila Times

The Manila Times - News - Opinion - Philippines - Asia - World The Manila Times.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Pierce Brosnan eyes Cillian Murphy as potential next James Bond

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan expressed his opinion the next actor to carry the mantle of Agent 007 is fellow Irishman and the Oscar-nominated star of "Oppenheimer" Cillian Murphy......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Foreigners not allowed to sit on Maharlika board — DOJ

Referring to the 1987 Constitution in its seven-page legal opinion, the DOJ said that public officers and officials are required to be Filipino nationals and must maintain allegiance to the state at all times......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Davao residents unsure about city’s near future

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 February) – Majority of Dabawenyos are uncertain about the city’s future in the next five years, according to a study conducted by the University of Mindanao-Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). Dr. John Vianne Murcia, director of UM-IPO, said during Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency-Davao on Friday that only 46.7 percent […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

[OPINION] The House strikes back

Without high-level intervention, relations between the two chambers may become inhospitable to consensus. And what would be the biggest casualty?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024