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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.....»»
Warriors hit 2 milestones in escape over Jazz
Klay Thompson delivers a scoring feat despite coming off the bench after 727 consecutive starts as Warriors coach Steve Kerr picks up win No. 500 in a heart-stopper.....»»
Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Musk says
'Initial results show promising neuron spike detection,' founder Elon Musk says.....»»
Public-private sector collaboration for Filipino workers
On the day we held our commitment signing for the Trabaho Para sa Bayan: J.O.B.S. (Job Opportunities Building Skills) initiative of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in job generation, news also came out about our economy’s first quarter GDP performance, which expanded at an encouraging 5.7 percent year-on-year......»»
Padayon Cebu: CBM 2024 officially kicks-off with exciting activities in line
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) through an astounding Grand Opening Salvo successfully ushers in the commencement of the much-anticipated Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2024 with an action-encouraging theme, “Padayon Cebu,” at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, on March 24, 2024. The Cebuano term “Padayon” translates to “keep going” or “continue doing,” echoing.....»»
DENR spots Ibong Adarna, endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo
Recent monitoring works in the thick forests surrounding Mt. Apo have turned up encouraging signs of a flourishing ecosystem, with sightings of both the mythical and the more familiar. .....»»
Local actions with ripple effects: Making waves through coastal cleanup efforts
Amid coastal communities in the country, an encouraging chapter in environmental stewardship is unfolding, showing how the public and private sectors can work hand in hand to become a line of defense towards the realization of cleaner coastlines and healthier marine ecosystems. As an archipelago, the Philippines is renowned for its stunning beaches framed by.....»»
DOLE monitoring ventilation in workplaces amid heat wave
With the high heat index being experienced this summer and aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging businesses to allow work-from-home arrangements......»»
DTI urges firms to take part in Indo-Pacific Business Forum
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is encouraging local companies to take part in the upcoming Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) being hosted by the Philippine government with the US......»»
IPMR eyes campaign to urge IP parents to send kids to school
The Davao City Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) is set to start a campaign encouraging parents from the Indigenous community to send their children to school as part of their goal to produce a group of IP graduates from different tribes through the Iskolar ng Tribu Program......»»
Fudging
The Senate hearing that focused on Miru Systems, the technology provider that bagged the P18-billion contract for the counting system to be used in the next elections, was not very encouraging......»»
College instructor sacked over triggering remarks about self-harm
A faculty member from a university in Cebu has been dismissed after an audio recording of him encouraging students to engage in self-harm went viral on social media......»»
For aspiring entrepreneurs: Mister Donut offers 90-day business trial package
Mister Donut, a strong international brand with 40 years of proven franchising track record in the Philippines, is encouraging budding entrepreneurs or those who want to test the viability of a new location to pursue their franchising plans via its 90-day business trial package......»»
DA-Davao urges LGUs to monitor areas vs El Niño impact
FOLLOWING the start of the drought season, which peaks in April, the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) is encouraging the local government units (LGUs) in the region to conduct monitoring of their areas for the impact of El Niño......»»
Stocks rebound on encouraging GDP numbers
Local stocks rebounded from a two-day slump after Philippine economic growth was reported at 5.6 percent yesterday......»»
Philippines urged to improve broadband infrastructure
The Philippines will need to pursue and implement reforms aimed at encouraging competition and investments to improve its broadband infrastructure, according to a World Bank study......»»
Upskilling and upscaling
The Philippine economy is showing signs of improvement, and it’s an encouraging trend......»»
UPCAT 2024 results out
The University of the Philippines (UP) yesterday released the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for academic year (AY) 2024-2025......»»
Roundabout simulation results in ‘overcrowding’
Roundabout simulation results in ‘overcrowding’.....»»