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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

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

SC allows UN expert to act as friend of the court in Maria Ressa s cyber libel plea

Irene Khan, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, has been allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) to sit as an "amicus curiae" to the court in the appeal for the cyber libel case of Rappler.com chief executive officer Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Women s Voices Have Power to Drive Change

Every March 8, International Women's Day, women flood the streets in countries around the world to commemorate hard-won victories for women's rights and to fight for more. It's a time to celebrate advances while sharing our frustrations about too-slow progress or even backsliding.But we're only able to express our joy and rage when we enjoy freedom of expression. Without it, realizing other rights is nearly impo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Trkiye: Big Tech Should Protect Online Expression, Resist Censorship

(Istanbul) - Social media companies should resist intensifying efforts by Turkish authorities to control their platforms through demands that they block content critical of the government ahead of important municipal elections on March 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch, ARTICLE 19, and 20 other human rights and journalists' groups said in a statement released toda.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Magic Men Australia to delight Manila audience through dance come March

Dance is their creative expression to delight the audience. They are personable, good-looking lads who will bring their own brand of entertainment to Manila on March 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. The venue is the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Newport World Resorts......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought

United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

PH task force on media security’s efforts not enough, says UN’s Khan

United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan also emphasizes: Media killings should be considered work-related until proven that they are not.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

‘Media is a public good:’ Closure of CNN Philippines draws concerns from UN expert

The United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion said that the recent closure of CNN Philippines is a "worrying sign" for media freedom in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Dangerous times

KathNiel started this ugly public break-up with an overwhelming public expression of sorrow. Now, we have this very pathetic Marcos-Duterte disUniteam breakup......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

SMNI anchors, reporters assail NTC’s decision on network suspension

The petitioners filed a request for a temporary restraining order and injunction, saying that the indefinite suspension imposed by the NTC violates the freedom of expression and the press......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law

The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

UN Special Rapporteur Khan to meet Northern, Central Luzon CSOs in Baguio

UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with members of civil society organizations from Northern and Central Luzon provinces in Baguio City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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

Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts

“They are faking these all, as the Marcos Jr. [administration] has stepped up its policy of wanton repression against the people, violating rights and basic freedoms including our freedom of expression." The post Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Toni Fowler pinaaresto dahil sa kasong kriminal na isinampa ng KSMBP

ISANG warrant of arrest ang ipinadala ng Pasay City Court para arestuhin ang social media personality na si Toni Fowler ngayong Biyernes, January 19. Ang pagpapaaresto sa vlogger ay kaugnay sa kasong isinampa ng Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas dahil sa umano’y paglabag nito sa freedom of expression dahil sa “obscene” o mahalay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024