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No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP

By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

‘Film director’s arrest meant to cover up jeepney phase out’ – jeepney drivers

Castro’s arrest, which was based on a social media post, shows a dangerous precedent for vocal critics of anti-citizen government policies. By DANIEL ASIDO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) condemned the arrest of film director Jade Castro and his companions, noting that this is only… The post ‘Film director’s arrest meant to cover up jeepney phase out’ – jeepney drivers appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Rights groups call for a safer environment for children

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Meralco sustains power in PBA 3x3

Meralco turned to full power early to sweep its way to the quarterfinals of Leg 5 the PBA 3x3 Season 3 Third Conference yesterday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Bolts seek to keep 3x3 rampage

Meralco aims to continue on its sizzling run in the PBA 3x3 Season 3 Third Conference as Leg 5 fires off today at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

House committee raises doubts about US Navy’s Indo-Pacific logistics

The US embassy in the Philippines said on January 11 that the US delivered fuel from Hawaii to Subic Bay, a former US Navy base that is not currently one of the sites Manila has agreed to give US military access.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home

Juan is just one out of many fisherfolk unable to make a living from the sight that greets them in the morning and lulls them at night. When reclamation started in Manila Bay and in Bulacan Aerotropolis, it meant finding source material for dumping, and there is no need to look farther than Cavite whose coasts are rich in black sand. High in iron content, the black sand can be used for concrete and asphalt production—a vital ingredient for built infrastructure. The post Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

US tanker transfers fuel to Subic storage facility

US-registered tanker is currently in the country to transfer fuel from a military base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to a commercial storage facility in Subic Bay, according to the US embassy in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

LITTLE BOY

A boy picks scraps from homes burned down by the fire last Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Muslim Village, Purok 7, Barangay 76-A. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

SC allows UN expert to act as friend of the court in Maria Ressa s cyber libel plea

Irene Khan, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, has been allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) to sit as an "amicus curiae" to the court in the appeal for the cyber libel case of Rappler.com chief executive officer Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Stereotypical

By LILAC MARIE ALMONGUERRA Bulatlat.com Being a woman is easy Because all you do is follow orders Being a woman is easy Because beauty is all that matters Being a woman is easy Because all you need to do is find a man Being a woman is easy Because men love being invited by short… The post Stereotypical appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly Manifesto

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

SLAP AGAINST CHACHA

With her hand painted red, a protester symbolically slaps the face of President Bongbong Marcos Jr on a tarpaulin during a rally commemorating the 114th International Women’s Day at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, where various groups protest the Marcos’ push for charter change. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

PMPI General Assembly Manifesto

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press.PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTOWe are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network com.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Sheila Lirio Marcelo: The Pinay who worked to have it all — and succeeded!

As a young Filipina mom living in the United States with elderly parents, Sheila Marcelo saw the necessity of having a go-to service for families who need assistance, and the opportunity to help her kababayans. Doing good with Care.com was her way of giving back......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Kristel naniniwala sa ‘destiny’, paano nga ba na-meet ang Korean suitor?

KUNG nasaksihan ninyo ang nakakakilig na bagong lovelife ngayon ng actress at content creator na si Kristel Fulgar, nako baka lalo kayo kiligin sa bago niyang update. Chinika niya kasi sa GMANetwork.com kung paano niya nakilala ang kanyang Korean suitor na si Ha Su Hyuk! Kwento niya, nireto siya ng common friend nila na isa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024