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NSC rejects NTF-ELCAC abolition
The National Security Council yesterday rejected calls for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, saying the calls are unfounded......»»
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan The post UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
House of Representatives ratifies bicam report on P3.002-T national budget for 2016
MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The House of Representatives assured there will be no reenactment of this year’s national budget by ratifying Wednesday night the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill........»»
Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’
Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»
Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law
In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»
‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit
This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»
EDITORIAL - NTF-ELCAC abolition
The government believes “total victory” over communist rebels is possible this year, according to Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general for strategic communications of the National Security Council......»»
United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no
Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»
Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP
Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»
SEC awaits ARTA study on proposed higher fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to implement the proposed hike in charges and fees as soon as it passes the regulatory impact assessment of the Anti-Red Tape Authority......»»
Cebu City ‘BPO Day’ on March 28 gets City Council’s okay
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council approved on its third and final reading the proposed ordinance dedicating March 28 as “BPO Day” in Cebu City. The proposed ordinance authored by Councilor Pancrasio “Francis” Esparis was approved during its regular session on Wednesday, April 24. In a phone interview with Esparis, he said that.....»»
Revolutionizing the Game: Proposed Kickoff Change
A proposal for new kickoff rules in the NFL is set to be presented to team owners later this month in Orlando. Under the proposed.....»»
Proposed EU Forced Labor Regulation Should Focus on Workers
European Union governments meeting today in Brussels to discuss a proposed ban on products linked to forced labor, should allow forced labor victims in companies' supply chains to receive remediation. Companies and business associations have called for remediation to be included in the draft.....»»
67.5-km subway system proposed for Cebu
67.5-km subway system proposed for Cebu.....»»
Is the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?
SM executives are monitoring developments over the proposed legislated wage hike, as it could push up operating costs.....»»
Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs on Friday proposed to the Bureau of Corrections to have a separate prison facility for Muslim inmates......»»
SEC eases IPO cornerstone investor rules in 2nd draft of proposed rule
The SEC’s proposed second draft of its new set of rules on IPO cornerstone investors contains a few adjustments to ease the burden of the new rules on both issuers and cornerstone investors......»»
Scholarship for agriculture students pushed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase.....»»
Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders
Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders.....»»