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PH dev t NGOs: Take People Power to Local Communities as Nation Commemorates EDSA Uprising

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and local autonomy - ideals, among many others, that figure prominently in the 1987 Constitution, as they facilitate the fulfillment of the rights and freedoms restored by this ongoing de.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Mayor Rama s Help to Halt Sale of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury

22 February 2024, Cebu City/Quezon City.  An environmental health NGO sought the help of Cebu City Mayor Michael "Mike" Rama to stop the unlawful sale of contraband cosmetics containing high concentrations of mercury, a health-damaging chemical not allowed in cosmetic products."We respectfully request your good office to take the necessary action to stop the continuing sale in Cebu City of skin whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Online predators may be using these emojis to befriend your children

Children's rights NGO Bahay Tuluyan says hundreds of thousands of online predators use emojis to groom children online.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Oxfam report on income inequality

Every year, Oxfam International, a global NGO founded in 1942, prepares a briefing paper on the state of wealth inequality in the world......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

PH Development NGOs Deeply Concerned over Alleged Signature Buying for Cha-Cha Push

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people's initiative and mobilize support for charter change.Earlier this week, several lawmakers sounded the alarm that some local officials were allegedly offering money to secure signatures for a people's initiative seeking to amend the.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PH Development NGOs Deeply Concerned over Alleged Signature Buying for Cha-Cha Push

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people's initiative and mobilize support for charter change.Earlier this week, several lawmakers sounded the alarm that some local officials were allegedly offering money to secure signatures for a people's initiative seeking to amend the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 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

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

5 common mole superstitions that will make your life prosperous

CEBU CITY, Philippines — We all have moles in the different parts of our bodies from the top of our heads to the soles of our feet, and most of the time we get more self-confidence with these moles for making us feel beautiful and unique. Some moles are small, there are also huge moles.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties

AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

ASEAN school network offers Master s degree scholarships for PWDs

The ASEAN University Network (AUN) has opened applications for scholarships for qualified persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the Philippines and other ASEAN countries to pursue a Master's degree in public policy or related fields......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Heart shares why Chiz is the ‘greatest miracle’ in her life

Celebrity couple Sen. Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista renewed their wedding vows at The Balesin Royal Villa in Balesin Island where they first tied the knot nine years ago. Family and friends, including Heart’s mom, were present to witness the romantic occasion......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs

Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

High Speed Hitters hoping for miracle

There is an ocean of difference between the pathways needed by Chery Tiggo and PLDT to claim the fourth and last spot to the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Philippines rescuers find girl alive 60 hours after landslide - Philippines

Three-year-old has given fresh hope of finding more survivors in a gold-mining village where death toll has climbed to 27 The rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a miracle after searchers had given up hope of finding more survivors. The girl, who the Philippine Red Cross said was three years old, had been among scores of people missin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

To be a saint requires a miracle

On the Solemnity of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, we are reminded that we all are actually called to become saints for the simple reason that we are meant to be God’s image and likeness, sharers of his life and of his nature as God wants us to be......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024