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Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Keeping Magnolia at Bey
The theory is if the opposing imports cancel each other out, then the locals will decide the outcome of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. But what if the imports don’t perform as expected, can the locals carry the load?.....»»
INUTECH: Conversation with a watch repairman
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – I haven’t worn a watch since I lost a Calvin Klein maybe 15 years ago (a gift, of course, because I won’t ever spend that much money for a watch.) The clock on my phone is enough, except when I’m out for a run then I strap on […].....»»
Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan
(Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»
The power of words and reading
My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»
WATCH: Fil-Canadian Manny Jacinto joins Star Wars series The Acolyte
It is the fourth of May weekend, and in true "Star Wars" fashion, Filipino-Canadian Manny Jacinto invites viewers to watch his upcoming starrer "The Acolyte." .....»»
5 reasons to watch revenge K-drama Marry My Husband
Viewers were hooked for eight weeks with its riveting plot of betrayal, revenge and second chances......»»
WATCH: Melai Cantiveros invites Avatar fans to Philippines
A new promotional video for Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" features host-comedienne Melai Cantiveros-Francisco as a flight attendant......»»
WATCH: Netflix releases official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender
All episodes of the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" drops on February 22......»»
Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Google will run a series of ads with what it calls 'prebunking' techniques to help viewers identify manipulative content.....»»
Unique love storyline brings ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ close to viewers
‘There was a farfetched but intriguing circumstance that would give the story a richer context, namely, the kidnapping and the four-year experience that would transform the protagonist from a protected, middle-class bride to a toughened survivor when she returns. That was the thing that was different in this project,’ says director Laurice Guillen of the ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ storyline......»»
Gundam series, Ultraman film coming this year
Streaming platform Netflix had fans excited after teasing what anime content it has in store for 2024, including a new "Mobile Suit Gundam" series and an "Ultraman" movie......»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
Hontiveros to DFA: Cancel Quiboloy’s passport
After the cancellation of gun licenses, Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is facing various cases of alleged abuses......»»
OceanaGold PH addresses legal concern ahead of IPO offer period
OceanaGold PH [OGP 13.33 pre-IPO] [link] was forced to make an unusual clarification last week after news dropped that the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) filed a petition to cancel OGP’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), under the theory that the renewal of OGP’s FTAA unfairly excluded local stakeholders and communities from the consultation process......»»
OceanaGold faces legal battle ahead of IPO
Just a few weeks before its scheduled initial public offering , OceanaGold Philippines Inc. is facing a legal case seeking to cancel its mining contract for allegedly being renewed illegally......»»
Janella inisa-isa ang rason sa na-cancel na concert; may ispluk kay Jane
WALA pang kasiguruhan kung kailan matutuloy ang napurnadang concert ni Janella Salvador na nakatakda sanang ganapin noong April 19 sa New Frontier Theater sa Quezon City. Bahagi ito ng 10th anniversary celebration ni Janella sa entertainment industry at regalo nga niya sa lahat ng kanyang fans and supporters. Baka Bet Mo: Vice nanghinayang, ‘di na.....»»
No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5 until further notice as the summer heat became risky for teachers and students to go out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday issued a memorandum, directing local governments under the province’s jurisdiction to cancel all classes until further notice. READ MORE:.....»»