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UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres
NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»
US: Texas Border Policies Threaten Deadly Outcomes
(Austin, February 1, 2024) - Increasingly extreme rhetoric from political leaders and escalations of Texas' Operation Lone Star border deterrence program are increasing the risk to the lives and safety of immigrants and border residents alike, Human Rights Watch said today.Earlier in January, three migrants, two of them children, drowned in the Rio Grande near Shelby Park, in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. Days.....»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
Indonesia: Protect Newly Arrived Rohingya Refugees
(Jakarta) - Indonesian authorities should immediately stop all pushbacks of boats carrying ethnic Rohingya refugees, and investigate and end all assaults on refugees, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should allow them to disembark in the nearest safe port, provide protection and humanitarian assistance, and investigate online incitement of violence against.....»»
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
8 NPA members surrender in Lanao, Bukidnon border
8 NPA members surrender in Lanao, Bukidnon border.....»»
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services.....»»
Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after receiving reports of the outbreak and have prepared vaccines in case of infections.....»»
Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal
Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal.....»»
ASEAN cross-border remittance service to go live by 2026 – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas along with other central banks in the region aims to operationalize multilateral cross-border fund transfers by July 2026......»»
BSP finalizes blueprint for cross-border payment
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to issue the blueprint for multilateral cross-border payments connectivity among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations......»»
Navigating Challenges in B2B Cross-Border Payments
Cross-border payments are vital to B2B operations, enabling businesses to extend their reach globally. While these transactions offer opportunities for international trade, they also present.....»»
Japan Court Finds Rohingya Ethnicity Grounds for Refugee Status
The Nagoya High Court last month ordered the Japanese government to grant refugee status to an ethnic Rohingya asylum seeker from Myanmar. A lower court had previously ruled that 44-year-old Khin Maung Soe was a Rohingya, but that his eth.....»»
557 persons nabbed for illegal gambling from Jan-March
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has apprehended a total of 557 individuals involved in illegal gambling activities from January 1 to March 31, 2024......»»
A United Nations agency involved in terrorism
What is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency?.....»»
Gaza: Suspending UNRWA Aid Risks Hastening Famine
(New York) - Governments should continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), given its vital role in averting a humanitarian catastrophe and the risk of famine in the Gaza Strip, while the agency investigates allegations that 12 of its staff were involved in the Hamas-led October 7.....»»
PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking
Binasura ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang circular ng Metro Manila Council para itaas sa P4,000 ang multa sa illegal parking mula sa dating P1,000. The post PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking first appeared on Abante......»»
DMW-Davao hails citizens vigilance for foiled illegal recruitment in Davao City
ACTING on a Dabawenyo’s information of an alleged illegal recruitment activity on its official Facebook page, the Department of Migrant Workers-Davao Region (DMW-Davao) endorsed the report to the National Bureau of Investigation-Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) leading to a criminal investigation of three reported illegal recruiters last March 2, 2024 in Toril, Davao City by the City Prosecution Office......»»
PDEA warns vs. proliferation of Marijuana-flavored vapes
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has cautioned the public on the proliferation of electronic cigarettes or vape containing marijuana oil. It issued the warning after monitoring an upsurge in the product’s presence nationwide during its recent anti-illegal drugs operations. PDEA also said the item is illegal and it poses health risks......»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»