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UN special rapporteur Khan arrives in the Philippines

United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on a 10-day visit to assess the state of free expression and press freedom in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group

“Eddie's daughter believed it was suicide, triggered by the non-stop threats against his father. Eddie often tells his family why the soldiers are harassing him despite being a barangay official and he knows nothing about the allegations and what the soldiers are looking for in the area." The post Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Reflections after a prison visit

Given the constraints they face, political prisoners deserve our utmost respect for choosing defiance instead of compromise and collaboration with the class enemy. They provide a dignified example of how to live a life devoted to the cause of fighting with the oppressed. Their activism is demonized and criminalized by those who see no evil in the obscene hoarding of the nation’s wealth by the elite and the exploitation of the poor and powerless by those in power. The post Reflections after a prison visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple

Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Marcos Jr. to visit Singapore

President Marcos is set to visit Singapore in May to deliver the keynote address at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue, considered Asia’s premier defense summit......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Rights groups score gov t for ‘whitewashing’ abuses ahead of UN rapporteur visit

Karapatan said on Sunday that even as the government has publicly welcomed the visit of the UN rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, it has also “disregarded, shrugged off, and rejected” previous findings by UN special rapporteurs on the country’s human rights situation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

PCSO admits viral photo of lotto winner edited for security reasons

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has admitted that the viral photo of a lottery winner, shared on Wednesday, was indeed modified. However, an official emphasized that the alteration was made for security reasons. During the hearing of the Senate committee on ways and means on Thursday, PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Queen Maxima to visit Philippines, to push financial inclusion

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is scheduled to visit Manila next week in her capacity as United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News11 hr. 51 min. ago

Three Indian naval ships arrive in Singapore as part of Eastern Fleet deployment to South China Sea

Singapore, May 7 (ANI): Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on Monday to a warm welcome by personnel of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore, the Indian Navy said. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Ayala Group inks cooperation deal with New Zealand trade agency

Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has entered into a cooperation agreement with the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to explore potential business and collaborative opportunities. The agreement was signed during the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Ayala’s headquarters as part of his recent official state visit to the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Police gear up for Marcos’ visit to Cebu

Police gear up for Marcos’ visit to Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Duterte, PDP-Laban senators to visit Cebu City on April 19

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, candidates are now gearing up for strategic moves, especially considering that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy is in October this year. Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, alongside senators from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), is set to visit Cebu City this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Sen. Go to visit Himamaylan, check Super Health Center under construction

Sen. Go to visit Himamaylan, check Super Health Center under construction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

US high-level businesses, investors visit PH to foster partnership

US high-level businesses, investors visit PH to foster partnership.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Japanese superstar Alan Shirahama to visit Cebu

Japanese superstar Alan Shirahama to visit Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Quibranza: The best time to visit cafes

Quibranza: The best time to visit cafes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests

“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Marcos to visit Australia, address Parliament

President Marcos will visit Australia’s capital Canberra on Feb. 28 and 29 to speak before the Australian parliament and discuss key mutual issues, including defense and security, with the country’s senior officials, Malacañang announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 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