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How safe is our space?
Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»
PH still has no cancer treatment, prevention research fund
THE signing of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (Nicca) into law on February 14, 2019 by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte was welcomed by various civil society groups, patient support organizations, and medical societies......»»
CHED Commissioner Darilag suspended
Suspended CHED official Aldrin Darilag was designated to the position by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2019......»»
6 UN experts sound alarm over Philippine government’s ‘unchecked’ anti-terror powers
The UN experts counted at least 24 alleged victims of rights violations from the government’s counter-terrorism efforts from 2019 to 2023 — which covers the second half of the Duterte administration and Marcos’ first year in office......»»
Philippine central bank holds key interest rates
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said that inflation expectations remain well-anchored while a restrictive policy stance.....»»
Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025
Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»
April inflation seen breaching 4 percent target
Inflation likely picked up and breached the four percent upper target for the first time in five months in April, which will prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep its hawkish stance, a poll of economists showed......»»
Really sad : Daniel Radcliffe at odds with JK Rowling over transgender stance
Radcliffe, who played boy wizard Potter in the wildly successful film adaptations of Rowling's best-selling books, has found himself at odds with Rowling on the thorny issue of gender identity......»»
Dito ends Smart’s streak as Philippines fastest operator
Industry disruptor Dito Telecommunity Inc. outpaced its competitors in the speed contest in the first quarter, showing its aggressive stance despite its young network and financial struggles......»»
Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland
In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope......»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
‘No new taxes likely until 2028’
The stance of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto against new taxes could extend until the end of the administration as the government will try to focus on improving tax collection efficiency first......»»
LWUA firm on intervention as MCWD water leakage increases
CEBU CITY, Philippines –The battle over authority continues in the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) as the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) stands firm in its decision on the six-month intervention, despite the status quo stance. The LWUA expressed confusion as to why the incumbent MCWD board would not honor the partial intervention, clarifying that.....»»
BSP to keep policy stance unchanged
Monetary authorities may keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the near term as inflation quickened for the first time in five months, and could accelerate further to above the two to four percent target in the second quarter......»»
Rama to barangays: No aid if fire safety initiatives not done
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama took a bold stance on withholding yearly aid and allocations of barangays if they would fail to comply with re-blocking initiatives in communities at risk of fire. He said that the fund in context would be sourced from the Local Development Fund (LDF). READ: Probe.....»»
Growing local support for ICC doesn’t convince Marcos to change stance
Separate surveys conducted in December 2023 by polling firms Social Weather Stations and OCTA reveal an increasing trend in favor of the ICC probe.....»»
Apples new RCS stance may have been influenced by China
Apple to introduce RCS support to iMessage in 2024 Tech giant Apple has announced that it will be introducing Rich Communication Services (RCS) support to.....»»
BSP seen to keep rates unchanged
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to leave rates unchanged anew this week as it remains on a hawkish stance despite easing inflation......»»
House panel to summon Quiboloy, warns of arrest
The House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises yesterday decided to issue a subpoena to Pastor Apollo Quiboloy with regard to the defiant stance of his Sonshine Media Network International despite a temporary shutdown order for violations of its legislative franchise. .....»»