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Deliberating on Charter change
As the Philippine Senate continues its deliberation on economic Charter change, it was nice to see and hear Dr. Bernie Villegas as resource person, not to mention a notable framer, as described by Senator Sonny Angara, of our Constitution......»»
Kin of IP rights advocate appeal for her body’s return
THE kin of the revered advocate for indigenous peoples (IPs) rights, Bai Bibyaon Bigkay, appealed that her remains be returned to her hometown in Talaingod, Davao del Norte......»»
Trkiye: Big Tech Should Protect Online Expression, Resist Censorship
(Istanbul) - Social media companies should resist intensifying efforts by Turkish authorities to control their platforms through demands that they block content critical of the government ahead of important municipal elections on March 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch, ARTICLE 19, and 20 other human rights and journalists' groups said in a statement released toda.....»»
EU: Falling Short of Protecting Those Most in Need
(Brussels, January 11, 2023) - The European Union and its member states renewed their commitments to uphold and protect rights in 2023, but they have persistently failed to translate these commitments into practice, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024......»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»
Solon bats for expansion of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila
A House lawmaker has voiced his support for expanding the government's allotment of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is set to greenlight the participation of more players in its pilot study......»»
Go bats for better health care
Sen. Bong Go stressed the need for better health care after a recent OCTA Research survey showed that health is the Filipinos’ top concern......»»
Manila LGU extends deadline for applications for business permits and licenses, payment of taxes and fees
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city government has extended the deadline for the filing of applications of business permits and licenses as well as the payment of taxes and fees. This, according to Lacuna, is meant to give business owners and the taxpayers of Manila more time to settle their dues. The mayor […].....»»
Goorjian bats for exposure
Strong Group Athletics coaching consultant Brian Goorjian is convinced playing in EASL will improve the standards in the domestic leagues where the participating teams are seeing action and lead to raising the competitive level of national squads. .....»»
VP Sara: Protect kids vs NPA recruitment
VICE President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is asking for help to protect the school children so they would not be easily recruited by the New People's Army (NPA)......»»
US: Human Rights Guide to 2024 Elections
(Washington, February 7, 2024) - Human Rights Watch on February 7, 2024, released "A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections: Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy."This 15-page guide, aimed at the US congressional and presidential elections in 2024, addresses a wide range of domestic an.....»»
Group bats for lease-free broadband connectivity for digital economy growth
A digital advocacy network said that the Philippines should lift the lease payments for the setup of internet connection, emphasizing that it will have a positive impact on Filipino web users......»»
As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions
The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»
Altamirano bats for 3x3 hoops as better fit for Filipino ballers
If you were to ask Coach Eric Altamirano, Filipinos have a “better shot” in 3x3 basketball compared to the usual five-a-side games......»»
Reclaiming compromise payments
In the context of tax assessments, the Bureau of Internal Revenue offers remedies for taxpayers with assessed deficiency taxes......»»
Mandaue’s CAO eyes purchase of shade nets for urban gardeners
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Agriculture Office (CAO) is thinking of ways to help urban gardeners here protect their plants from the excessive heat. One remedy that office in-charge Sharon Mangadlao has thought of was the purchase of shade nets, which is a lightweight knitted polyethylene fabric that can protect plants and people.....»»
Employers in BARMM compelled to protect workers from El Niño
The Bangsamoro labor ministry has ordered owners of private establishments in the autonomous region to protect workers from extreme heat at daytime caused by the El Niño phenomenon via essential mitigation measures......»»
Whole-of-government approach to protect Mt. Apo from destructive fires
COLLABORATIVE efforts from local government units, national government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders are put in place to protect Mt. Apo against fire amid El Niño......»»
Hiling ng netizens para kay Vico: Please, protect our future President!
“PLEASE protect out future President.” Ito ang nabasa naming komento mula sa netizen na ang tinutukoy ay si Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. Kaliwa’t kanan ang papuri sa youngest mayor ng Metro Manila dahil tinupad niya ang pangakong ipasasara o paaalisin sa nasasakupan niyang lungsod ang mga pasugalan. Nag-post si Mayor Vico sa kanyang Facebook.....»»