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Sudan Conflict Fuels World s Largest Internal Displacement

Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced internally-two-thirds since the conflict broke out in April 2023. Sudan now has the highest rate of internal displacement in the world, even surpassing Syria's 7.2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on

On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed. The post In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says

Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

[OPINION] Elusive justice for Chad Booc and companions

We owe it to teachers Chad and Jurain, to their students, to the communities they work with, and to the world they envisioned is possible and the legacy they left behind to keep fighting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

US: Texas Border Policies Threaten Deadly Outcomes

(Austin, February 1, 2024) - Increasingly extreme rhetoric from political leaders and escalations of Texas' Operation Lone Star border deterrence program are increasing the risk to the lives and safety of immigrants and border residents alike, Human Rights Watch said today.Earlier in January, three migrants, two of them children, drowned in the Rio Grande near Shelby Park, in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. Days.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after receiving reports of the outbreak and have prepared vaccines in case of infections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

ASEAN cross-border remittance service to go live by 2026 – BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas along with other central banks in the region aims to operationalize multilateral cross-border fund transfers by July 2026......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

8 NPA members surrender in Lanao, Bukidnon border

8 NPA members surrender in Lanao, Bukidnon border.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services

Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

BSP finalizes blueprint for cross-border payment

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to issue the blueprint for multilateral cross-border payments connectivity among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Navigating Challenges in B2B Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border payments are vital to B2B operations, enabling businesses to extend their reach globally. While these transactions offer opportunities for international trade, they also present.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

3 areas in Iloilo City watched for New Year violence

At least three areas in Iloilo City will be closely watched by authorities to prevent possible violence among some of its residents during the New Year revelries......»»

Category: newsSource:  thenewstodayRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence

The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Victims of domestic violence

On National Women’s Month, advocates of women’s welfare are glad that a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is seeing his career derailed by accusations of domestic violence hurled by his estranged wife......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security

Clarkhills Properties started its forced demolition in 2023. About 2,000 individuals live in the 73 hectares of land that the corporation is trying to seize. The post Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Marcos: Philippines drug problem lessened sans violence

Sans violence, the Philippine government has “lessened” the narcotics problem in the country, President Marcos told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting here on Tuesday.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Spike in gender-based violence cases noted

A DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official reported a surge in gender-based violence cases in Davao Region, reaching 170 in 2023 compared to 131 in 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024