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Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison

On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Democracy index: Philippines ranking goes down again

Still classified as a “flawed democracy,” the Philippines has scored and ranked lower in the 2023 Democracy Index released by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

‘Shabu’ worth P2.7M recovered from 2 ex-cons in Cebu City drug bust

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An electric bike (e-bike) driver and a delivery app rider, who are both ex-convicts, landed back in jail after they were caught with P2.7 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Cebu City on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The arrested persons were identified as e-bike driver Rimark Espinosa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service

Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Time to revitalize the transformative power of democracy

“Is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?” This mind-boggling question lingered in my mind when I departed Myanmar in December 2021......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit

Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Why democracy is meaningless to the masses

It has become an accepted truism that today, liberal democracy is in a crisis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Trump predicts the end of U.S. democracy if he loses 2024 election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Saturday if he does not win November’s presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy. The Republican presidential candidate, speaking to supporters in Ohio, made the claim after repeating his baseless assertion that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Multa sinuspinde lang! E-bike, e-trike ban ratsada sa NCR – MMDA

Bukod sa mga e-vehicle, kasama rin sa pinagbawalang dumaan sa mga national road, circumferential road at radial road ang mga tricycle, pedicab, push cart at kuliglig. May P2,500 multa sa mga mahuhuling pasaway. The post Multa sinuspinde lang! E-bike, e-trike ban ratsada sa NCR – MMDA first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Vallena: Exclusive, protected bike lanes

Vallena: Exclusive, protected bike lanes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Jennylyn ‘sumemplang’ sa big bike, iniligtas ng kumpletong gear

NAAKSIDENTE ang aktres na si Jennylyn Mercado! Ayon sa aktres sa naging panayam with “24 Oras,” nahulog siya habang nakasakay sa kanyang big bike. Pero tiniyak naman niya sa fans na hindi siya nasaktan dahil kumpleto ang suot niyang protective gears. Ayon kay Jennylyn, madulas kasi ang kalsada kaya siya sumemplang sa motor. “‘Yung ulo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft

Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Study Finds Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma with Decrease in Helmet Use

A recent study has revealed a sharp increase in e-bike injuries among Americans, with thousands being sent to hospitals in recent years. According to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Shopwise pedals into wellness, holds bike fest at Vermosa

Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Shopwise bike fest puts spotlight on wellness

Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Vallena: Bike culture palambua

Vallena: Bike culture palambua.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

556 E-bike crashes recorded in NCR in 2023 — LTFRB

According to data of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the e-bike crashes in the National Capital Region (NCR) resulted in 281 instances of property damage, 273 non-fatal injuries and two fatal injuries. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Myanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people

All men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 must serve for up to two years, while specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

38 years after EDSA, Filipinos commemorate People Power, oppose Cha-cha

Various groups and government agencies staged activities Sunday even after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. removed the EDSA People Power Revolution, which restored democracy in the country, from the list of public holidays in 2024. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024