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CHR to launch alert system for journalists under attack

In a statement, the CHR said that “Alisto! Alert Mechanism” seeks to “provide a concrete platform where it may directly respond to attacks and threats against media workers.”.....»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarFeb 18th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP

MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

CHR hails conviction of three cops who abused traffic violator

The recent decision of a Koronodal City court to convict three police officers for violating the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 is a “significant milestone” and the fourth conviction scored by the CHR overall under the law, the human rights body said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Yellow alert for Visayas, Luzon on Thursday, April 25 — NGCP

Luzon and Visayas grids will be placed today, Thursday, April 25, under yellow alert for several hours by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). This is because there are over 40 power plants that are unavailable. A yellow alert, according to the NGCP, is issued “when the operating margin is insufficient to meet.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

NGCP issues yellow, red alerts for Visayas grid; Luzon, Mindanao grids in yellow alert

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines hoisted red and yellow alert statuses over Visayas power grids while the Luzon and Mindanao grids were placed under a yellow alert status on Wednesday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle

To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws

“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Green groups urge CHR to probe red-tagging by military, SMNI

A coalition of environmental defenders called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to condemn an Army battalion and the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for publicly accusing their network of having ties with communist rebels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CHR urges review of NTF-ELCAC’s mandate

The CHR expressed readiness to provide policy advisories and training to equip NTF-ELCAC in fulfilling its mandate with a human rights-based approach. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023

SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

UN rapporteur, CHR discuss expression rights, impact on marginalized

Khan, the UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, and the CHR officials discussed Tuesday how these affect various sectors, particularly the marginalized. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

CHR fears PUVMP may jeopardize right to sustainable livelihood

While the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the government's decision to make public utility vehicles safer and more-eco friendly, the agency fears that it might do more harm than good......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert

Nagpatawag ng public hearing ang Senate committee on energy na pinamumunuan ni Senador Raffy Tulfo ukol sa nararanasan na mga red at yellow alert sanhi ng kakulangan ng suplay ng kuryente sa bansa. The post Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week

‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Bacolod to launch ‘Bayad Agad’ system for releasing of financial assistance

Bacolod to launch ‘Bayad Agad’ system for releasing of financial assistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple

The two journalists were charged with being accomplices to damaging an historical site and public vandalism, says Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, which is representing the two men.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert anew

The Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert

The Luzon and Visayas grids were placed under yellow alert yesterday, with several power plants still on forced outage or running on derated capacity, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids placed under red, yellow alert

With several power plants either offline or operating at reduced capacity, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines yesterday placed the Luzon and Visayas grids on red and yellow alert status......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024