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France: Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play Sports

(Nyon, Switzerland, March 8, 2024) - French basketball authorities should ensure equal access to sport for Muslim women and girls by overturning the discriminatory ban on wearing the hijab, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. On International Women's Day, The Alliance urges sports officials across the globe to ensure that everyone can play sports free of discrim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity

In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Marigold Lebumfacil: A woman in community development and empowerment

Today more than ever, women are breaking stereotypes and boundaries. Going beyond perceived traditional roles, women are more immersed in building resilient communities and uplifting individuals, all the while intensifying the push for a more inclusive, diverse, and gender equal society. They flourish in different fields like never before — a true testament to women.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Ice naiiyak kapag sumasagot ng ‘marital status’ sa mga dokumento

UMAASA pa rin ang OPM icon na si Ice Seguerra na mabibigyan ng equal rights ang mga magdyowa mula sa LGBTQIA+ community ng tulad sa heterosexual couples. Hanggang ngayon ay very positive pa rin ang pananaw ng singer-songwriter pagdating sa pakikipaglaban sa mga karapatan ng mga same-sex couples sa Pilipinas. Malaking isyu ito para kay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Lady Spikers, Tigresses stay in equal footing

Reigning champion La Salle and surprise contender Santo Tomas primed up for their heavyweight clash next week with a twice-to-beat prize on the line by whipping their respective foes in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Women s Month: Women drivers feted, share inspiring road stories

A 66-year-old single mother, a fresh graduate of Criminology and a former warehouse staff may not have anything in common at first glance, but all three women said they have found an avenue that gives them equal footing with men — and it pays well, too......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Betterment of women s sports tackled in forum

In celebration of Women's Month, Evident Integrated Marketing and PR hosted a forum called Equal Play: Accelerating Progress for Filipina Athletes, to discuss the progress of Filipina athletes in terms of representation and opportunities......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Where we stand in achieving women in/for justice in Mozambique, according to one High Court judge

To achieve justice, we need more women in the justice system. The recognition of this need is reflected in General Assembly resolution 75/274, which designates 10 March as the International Day of Women Judges.Today, we hear from Elisa Samuel Boerekamp, a High Court judge and the Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Training of Mozambique and a champion of equal rights a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Philippines rating unchanged in women, business and law index

The Philippines has made no progress in providing equal economic opportunities for women as it kept its previous year’s rating in the latest Women, Business and Law report of the World Bank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Converge to power up MCIA with free Internet access

Converge to power up MCIA with free Internet access.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services

Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years. The post In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PCG’s Facebook page hacked in third cyberattack this 2024

MANILA, Philippines  – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year. At around 6 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said that “an unknown entity gained access on [its] official Facebook page” which was handled by the personnel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Marcos Jr. : New Clark City access road a ‘red carpet’

The government will build more world-class infrastructure in other growth areas in the country to maximize their potential and attract investments, President Marcos pledged on Wednesday as he led the inspection of the 19.81-kilometer Airport to New Clark City Access Road in Mabalacat, Pampanga.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024