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Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging al-Sisi
(Beirut) - An Egyptian court on February 6, 2024, sentenced the prominent politician Ahmed Tantawy, along with his campaign advisor and 21 of his detained supporters, to a year in prison for alleged offenses associated with his presidential challenge to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Human Rights Watch said today. The court also barred Tantawy from running f.....»»
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.....»»
World Court says it will hear part of Russia-Ukraine genocide case
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, says it will hear Ukraine's case on alleged genocide in eastern Ukraine.....»»
Statement of the IBP in support of the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines stands squarely behind the Honorable Supreme Court, particularly the Court’s integrity and independence in the discharge of its functions......»»
13 years and 3 warrants: Gerry Ortega murder moves to new court
The Supreme Court moves the trial to Quezon City due to 'limited resources' to secure suspect and former Palawan governor Joel Reyes in court. Reyes is still at large......»»
Doctors cite unmedicated mental illness in Sydney mall attack
No one can know the mind of Sydney shopping mall killer Joel Cauchi, but psychiatrists say one underlying cause of his rampage is evident: he had schizophrenia, stopped his medication and fell out of treatment. People have searched for a fathomable motive since the April 13 knife attack at Bondi Junction, in which five women.....»»
Inside the creative mind of Cecil Ravelas
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Month, I wanted to feature a woman who embodies the new Filipina, one who is fashionable, outgoing, independent, smart, beautiful and witty! Here are the highlights of my interview with interior designer par excellence Cecil Ravelas, whose work can be seen in Aseana City, El Nido, and The Forum in BGC, to name a few. She was also tapped recently by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos to work on a “presidential” project. .....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Etienne Chantal, 29, social media influencer, thrift shopper
CEBU CITY, Philippines— What comes to your mind when you hear those words ‘thrift shopping?’ Cheap clothes? Dead people’s clothes? Or fun and trendy clothes? Etienne Chantal, a social media influencer in Cebu, is giving thrift shopping a new look that can make you want to go thrift shopping soon. Chantal, 29 is a proud.....»»
BIR plans to change logo, over 300 submissions made
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has received over 300 submissions from the public as it moves to change its 120-year-old logo and make it more representative of its mandate for nation building......»»
80-seat Bangsamoro parliament favors charter change
The 80-member Bangsamoro parliament on Wednesday passed a five-page resolution favoring charter change, asserting it can hasten efforts of putting a durable diplomatic closure to the nagging Moro issue hounding Mindanao since the early 1970s......»»
A race against the clock for charter change proponents as 2025 midterms loom
One lawmaker says the window for reform will close after the 2025 midterm polls. Can advocates rush charter change this 2024?.....»»
Scandinavia, still on my mind
My wife Neni cannot understand why she hasn’t gotten over her Scandinavia hangover, three months after......»»
Revolutionizing the Game: Proposed Kickoff Change
A proposal for new kickoff rules in the NFL is set to be presented to team owners later this month in Orlando. Under the proposed.....»»
SC junks petition challenging legality of POGOs
The Supreme Court has junked a petition challenging the legality of the rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs for violating the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and failing to meet the requirements for judicial review......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
Trendy Filipino slang every Fil-Am should know
Filipino slang is basically another language—well, almost. Here are some terms used words to get you started. Much like people, languages change over time. The introduction, evolution, and contexts of words change—which means we always have to keep up. For Filipinos living abroad or visiting the Philippines, it’s not always enough just to know Filipino......»»
Earth Hour 2024 Calls for Filipinos to Switch Off Lights and Switch Off Single-use Plastics
Filipinos can help in solving two of our planet’s biggest problems, biodiversity loss, and climate change, by doing their part in conserving energy and putting an end to the problem of plastic pollution. Earth Hour 2024, set on March 23, Saturday will once again bring together millions of people across the world so they can […].....»»
‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’
Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
NOW Telecom loses Supreme Court case
NOW Telecom once sued the NTC over the fees it set in the bidding process, but the Supreme Court says the guidelines 'were proper' to ensure that companies were financially and technically capable.....»»