Haiti gangs unleash new attacks
Haiti gangs unleash new attacks.....»»
In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks
“Frenchie used to lead the Eastern Vista, where is it now? They used to report the prices of basic commodities of Samar and how it affects the people. No one does that now. It is a big disservice to the poor in the region.” The post In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
IP groups commemorate Int’l Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples amidst continuous attacks
IP groups and advocates commemorated IDWIP this year by holding a protest and solidarity event at Camp Aguinaldo to call an end to the attacks against indigenous communities......»»
PH businesses warned against rising ransomware, phishing threats
MANILA —Cybersecurity company Fortinet has cautioned Philippine businesses about a potential rise in ransomware and phishing incidents this year. They emphasize that hackers are persistently launching digital attacks to disrupt operations for financial motives. According to a survey by Fortinet and conducted by International Data Corp. (IDC), ransomware and phishing attacks are the primary cyber.....»»
3 slain in Quezon gun attacks
Three persons died in gun attacks in Quezon province on Wednesday......»»
Taiwan thanks world, PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages
China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»
Taiwan thanks world; PLA shows simulated attacks in new year’s messages
China's People's Liberation Army puts out a new year's music video called 'You Only Win by Coming Home' and sung partially in Hokkien, widely spoken in Taiwan as well as the Chinese province of Fujian.....»»
Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. "New Zealand is seriously concerned by the significant increase in extremist violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian popu.....»»
Ukraine: New Findings on Russia s Devastation of Mariupol
(Kyiv, February 8, 2024) - The Russian military assault on the Ukrainian city of Mariupol between February and May 2022 left thousands of civilians dead and injured, including many in apparently unlawful attacks, and trapped hundreds of thousands for w.....»»
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.....»»
Government, private sector urged to unite vs online scammers
A whole-of-society strategy is needed to effectively address the persistent scam attacks victimizing individuals and businesses, according to consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines......»»
Southeast Asia firms face threat of digital break-in–report
Cybersecurity leader Kaspersky has neutralized more than 61 million brute force attacks against businesses in Southeast Asia, including about five million in the Philippines, warning companies to raise their digital defenses or suffer financial consequences......»»
LABOR DAY
Members of the union Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) joined the International Labor Day rally led by Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Southern Mindanao on May 1 at Freedom Park as they call for an increase in living wage amid inflation and an end to attacks on union organizing. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»
Marcos- No water cannons vs China - The Manila Times
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said the country would not respond in kind to recent Chinese attacks on its vessels. "What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment.....»»
El Niño attacks: How-to fight off the summer heat
El Niño heightens as the heat index reaches a “danger” level in certain areas of the Philippines, spiking up to 47 °C from April 17 to 21. The risks it brings to everyone’s—elders, people with chronic illnesses, and young children—health and well-being is evident as schools opt for online classes and allow alternative uniforms for.....»»
Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons
Manila [Philipines], May 7 (ANI): Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said that the island nation will not respond to the Chinese attacks on Philipines marine vessels, Manila Times reported. The President said it would prefer to continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means while.....»»
Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy
Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»
Israel builds ‘cyber dome’ against Iran’s hackers
Israel’s Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a “cyber dome” to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran. “It is a silent war, one which is not visible,” said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate’s head of international cooperation. While Israel has fought.....»»
Suspect in Metro stabbing in Studio City arrested in previous attacks NBC Los Angeles
The man arrested for fatally stabbing a woman on a Metro Red Line subway train in Studio City as she was on her way home from work early Monday was previously convicted of assaulting passengers on LAs public transit system, according to court records and law enforcement sources......»»
EDITORIAL - The deepfake menace
The video portrays President Marcos ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines and “special task groups” to act in however way they deem appropriate in case China attacks the country......»»
Increasing tensions between Israel, Iran concerning — DFA
The Philippines expressed its "serious concern" over the "increasing tensions" between Israel and Iran after the latter’s recent attacks, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. .....»»