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SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Chinese presence at NGCP

The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

DGCA s new guidelines mandate seats for children below 12 years near parents

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented amendments to improve child seating arrangements in airlines. Now DGCA mandates the airlines to provide seats to children under age 12 near to at least one of the parent or guardian. The circular by DGCA now mandates airlines to allocate seats for children up to the age of 12 years with at least one of their parents/guardia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

2 children dead in Philippine fire

MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine police reported Friday that two children died in a fire after they were trapped inside their hut in Cavite province, south of Manila. Police said the fire gutted the siblings, the four-year-old girl and her three-year-old brother, around 3 p.m. local time Thursday. The children's 22-year-old mother told investigators that she left the siblings in the house to gather.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Save the Children commemorates a decade of Yolanda and the impact of its lifesaving work for and with children

In the aftermath of Yolanda, Save the Children immediately mounted a massive humanitarian response targeting the needs of child survivors and their families......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Gaza: Starving children should be ‘an alarm like no other’, says UN

The United Nations on Tuesday called on the international community to “flood” Gaza with aid amid reports that children are dying of starvation in the war-torn territory. “With children starting … to die from starvation, that should be an alarm like no other,” Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency, told reporters in Geneva......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director

In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament.  At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Philmar Alipayo shares last message he received from late Jaclyn Jose

Champion surfer Philmar Alipayo, Andi Eigenmann’s fiancé, shared the last message he received from the late Jaclyn Jose. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

FACT CHECK | President Marcos says the ICC may come but the government won’t cooperate with their investigation

MindaNews fact-checked the claim made by the YouTube channel KABAYAN NEWS PH that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared he won’t allow the International Criminal Court to enter the country and investigate alleged extrajudicial killings committed under the “war on drugs” of the Duterte administration. The claim is false, as Marcos said the ICC may come but the government or any of its agencies would not cooperate in their […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Gumising ka na, kabayan!

Even in the absence of Duterte's outspoken criticism, it is evident that the Marcos family harbors a desire for prolonged political dominance......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed

A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Andok ako kabayan eh

The term "Andok" might be familiar to some, or perhaps it's a new designation for those acquainted with the more widely known "TNT" or "Tago-Ng-Tago." This label pertains to Filipinos who have chosen to go into hiding to evade migration laws in foreign lands......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Save the Children, EU’s Project SCOPE transformed lives of 19,000 Persons with Disabilities

Project SCOPE empowered children with disabilities, their parents, caregivers, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and other civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage effectively with local governments by expressing their rights and monitoring the use of public resources for their benefit......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Ex-Speaker Alvarez liable for sedition — lawmaker

A lawmaker said that former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez should be charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for sedition after his "seditious statement.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Heads should roll over Chinese recruitment in PCG – lawmaker

Whether in good faith or not, recruiting Chinese nationals into the Philippine Coast Guard should make the concerned government officials “accountable” even if the foreigners were just members of an auxiliary group, a lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail

SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Singapore must explain Taylor Swift exclusivity deal – lawmaker

The Singaporean embassy must explain allegations that Singapore made a deal to exclusively host Taylor Swift’s concert in Southeast Asia, according to Filipino lawmaker Joey Salceda......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers

A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Duterte trying to escape ICC through Mindanao secession — lawmaker

A House minority lawmaker said on Thursday that former President Rodrigo Duterte may be pushing for Mindanao to secede from the country to stay out of the clutches of the International Criminal Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024