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Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail

Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity

The revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accuse China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Residents oppose dividing Wao, Lanao del Sur into two towns; say BTA didn’t consult them 

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 09 March) – Residents and local officials of Wao in Lanao del Sur on Thursday held a rally protesting the proposal at the Bangsamoro Parliament to divide their towns into two. Wearing red and green arm bands, Muslim and Christian residents filled the Municipal Hall grounds in the indignation rally dubbed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Residents oppose BARMM bill splitting town into two

Hundreds of Muslim and Christian villagers in Wao, Lanao del Sur staged a rally on Thursday morning to show opposition to a proposal by a member of the Bangsamoro parliament to divide their municipality into two via a legislative measure that they knew nothing about......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Marcos tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China. Marcos told a special joint sitting of the two chambers during a state visit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

What it means to be Strategic Partners

I am writing to you from Canberra, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will soon address the Australian Parliament......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Senior citizens, disabled among mujahideen to get allowance from BARMM

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)— An initial P500-million fund coming from the office of the chief minister will finance allowances for former Moro combatants who are already senior citizens or permanently disabled. This was after the Bangsamoro Parliament approved a measure to establish an office that will provide financial aid to Moro Islamic Liberation […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Marcos set to visit Australia as guest of government

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office on Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

BARMM regional labor code now up for approval

Members of the Bangsamoro parliament are keen on having the proposed regional labor and employment code for three southern cities and provinces in the autonomous region approved before May this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Marcos names Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son to Bangsamoro parliament

Jamel Macacua fills the vacancy in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority left by his father Abdulraof, who was appointed as the governor of Maguindanao del Norte in 2023.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

IPHO-Lanao del Sur gets P1.5-M grant, supplies

The community service programs of the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur got a boost with a P1.5 million grant and 20 new wheelchairs from a ranking Bangsamoro regional parliament member, its top official announced on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Bangsamoro parliament staff shot dead in Cotabato City

Two men together on a motorcycle shot dead on Tuesday night a staff of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) while inside his car parked near a shopping mall here......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 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

BARMM consultations for creation of 32 districts gain ground

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has started the public consultations for the creation of the proposed 32 districts in the region, with a senior official stressing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections in 2025 won’t happen if the districts will not be established. Parliament Bill No. 267 or  Parliamentary Districts […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

BARMM lawmakers mull creation of new hospital, upgrade of old one

Members of the Bangsamoro parliament want to improve a small medical dispensary and create a new one on two remote islands where sick islanders can hardly be evacuated to modern hospitals outside when seas are rough......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Fr. Picardal, priest who fought Duterte’s war on drugs, passes away

The Catholic community and human rights advocates mourn the loss of Redemptorist priest Fr. Amado Picardal, CSsR, who passed away from cardiac arrest at age 69 on Wednesday, May 29......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Aghon continues to move away from PH

Aghon continues to move away from PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

‘Aghon’ shifts as it moves away from Philippine landmass

‘Aghon’ shifts as it moves away from Philippine landmass.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Filipino director Carlo J. Caparas passes away at 80

Filipino director Carlo J. Caparas passes away at 80.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

17 anyos miuwang sa away gidunggab, patay

17 anyos miuwang sa away gidunggab, patay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024