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Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ

United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings

Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

EDITORIAL – Probing the drug killings

Whether or not it’s true that probers of the International Criminal Court were in the country last December, the stories should prod Philippine authorities to speed up and intensify their own investigation into possible extrajudicial killings and other state abuses in the so-called war on drugs carried out in the previous administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

‘Leave Scarborough Shoal,’ PH tells China in latest protest 

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday urged China to leave Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and nearby areas right away, following a water cannon attack by the Chinese coast guard on two Philippine government ships conducting a humanitarian mission there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed this protest directly to Chinese Embassy Deputy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC

For the progressive groups, the trilateral summit is among the series of efforts to leverage the Philippines’ strategic geo-political location for economic and military benefit as tensions rise between the U.S. and China, “at the expense of the sovereignty of the Philippines, the economic conditions of Filipino workers, and the health of the environment.” The post News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Manibela to hold transport protest on January 16

Manibela president Mar Valbuena said that around 10,000 to 15,000 jeepney drivers and operators will participate in the protest on Tuesday, January 16. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Manibela to hold protest against PUV modernization program on January 16

(1st UPDATE) Manibela clarifies it is holding a protest, rather than a transport strike, in the hopes the government will halt the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PBBM idineklara July 17 bilang National CPR Day  

Idineklara ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang July 17 ng bawat taon bilang National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day, ayon sa Presidential Communications Office (PCO) nitong Sabado, Marso 30. The post PBBM idineklara July 17 bilang National CPR Day   first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Prayer rally vs people s initiative set in Davao

Over 50,000 people from around the country are expected to join “One Nation, One Opposition,” a multi-sectoral prayer rally set on Sunday in Davao City to protest the use of government programs and public funds to mislead voters into signing documents intended to support amendments to the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PISTON announces transport strike from April 29 to May 1

Jeepney drivers are preparing for a three-day nationwide strike set for the following week to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program and the approaching April 30 deadline for the consolidation of jeepney franchises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Top 5 Spots in Lapu-Lapu to celebrate Valentine’s Day

For most people, Valentine’s Day is all about grand gestures of expressing love. On this special day, couples explore unique places to create a memorable Valentine’s Day experience with their loved ones. While the island of Mactan is known for its world-class beach destinations, the island offers other destinations perfect for couples. This Valentine’s Day,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Jeepney drivers in Philippines to go on 3-day strike starting Monday

MANILA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Jeepney drivers in the Philippines will mount a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plans to remove decades-old jeepneys off the streets. The transport strike, which will run until May 1, has prompted the Department of Education to order all public schools nationwide to resort to online classes on April 29 and 30. The educational directive w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Flight attendants participate in nationwide Day of Action protest at LAX – The Daily Guardian

Flight attendants at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and several other airports nationwide gathered on Tuesday as part of a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

National Compliment Day: Spreading positivity, one kind word at a time

In a world often filled with challenges and negativity, National Compliment Day, celebrated on January 24, serves as a refreshing reminder to focus on the positive aspects of life and the people around us.  This special day encourages individuals to express appreciation and spread joy through the simple act of giving compliments.  READ MORE: World.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos’ two-day visit to Vietnam set on January 29-30

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Vietnam for a two-day state visit on January 29 where he will be discussing a range of regional affairs with leaders of the Philippines’ only strategic partner in the ASEAN bloc......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security

Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

SLAP AGAINST CHACHA

With her hand painted red, a protester symbolically slaps the face of President Bongbong Marcos Jr on a tarpaulin during a rally commemorating the 114th International Women’s Day at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, where various groups protest the Marcos’ push for charter change. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal

ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

IP groups commemorate Int’l Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples amidst continuous attacks

IP groups and advocates commemorated IDWIP this year by holding a protest and solidarity event at Camp Aguinaldo to call an end to the attacks against indigenous communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024