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Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
IN MEMORIAM: Archbishop Fernando Capalla: Consistently, he embodied hope
BRISBANE (MindaNews / 08 January) –‘Blessed are the pure in heart…’ Fernando Capalla faced me from across his large desk, his elbows resting on his swivel’s armrests and his gaze softened by empathy. I and my wife Neng were there inside his cavernous study in late 2011, seeking his counsel over a moral dilemma we […].....»»
Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – He was only requested to turn off the lights of his hut, but his disrespectful response to his mother’s order ultimately led to his death. The fatal shooting of a 28-year-old jobless man by his own father in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Monday night allegedly stemmed from months of constant.....»»
Anthony Jennings wishes his late dad could see his thriving career
“Can’t Buy Me Love” star Anthony Jennings wished that his late father would have been around to witness his flourishing career, and the life that he and his family are living right now......»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Time for a True 'Bagong Lipunan'
As he begins his term as president, Bongbong Marcos has the opportunity to move many of the anti-Marcos doubters over to his side. He can do this by showing the nation that he is his own man with no intentions of following in his father's footsteps......»»
Why vaultboy has ‘everything’ in his music
American singer-songwriter vaultboy has a thing for the word “everything,” to the point that he named his forthcoming album after it and incorporated the term into five out of the 12-track titles. He previously featured this word in his viral debut hit everything sucks......»»
Man nabbed for burning clothes and causing panic in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man was nabbed for burning his belongings at his aunt’s house and causing panic among his neighbors in Purok 3 Upper, Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City early Thursday morning, April 18. The man cited mental and emotional distress for his actions. Despite not causing physical harm, the accused was arrested.....»»
Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group
In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»
His time, his leadership
His time, his leadership.....»»
Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn t know
F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn t know.....»»
Jealousy drives man to burn his own house
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man who allegedly set his house on fire after a heated argument due to jealousy with his live-in partner was arrested on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. in Sitio Hunop, Barangay Kansi, Tuburan town. READ: Jealous man nabbed for stabbing his live-in partner, friend Jealousy.....»»
Lauv on new single, collabs with K-pop stars, ‘core memories’ in Philippines
Just like how he created his breakout hit I Like Me Better, American singer-songwriter Lauv has noted the parallelism between his newly dropped single Potential and his earlier song in terms of the vibe and the appro.....»»
Civil rights lawyer, Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation with his girlfriend when the 36-year-old Brazilian went viral on social media thanks to an unexpected superpower that has changed his life: his uncanny resemblance to Superman......»»
MCWD leadership dispute: Daluz tells Lapid to resign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), has asked his colleague, Lawyer John Dx Lapid, to resign as head of the water district’s Customer Care Division. Daluz said Lapid “abandoned” his post after he accepted his appointment as the MCWD acting general manager by the.....»»
Quiboloy and political allies: Connections and cut-offs
FOR WEEKS, Apollo Quiboloy has been in the news, but not for his preaching or pastoral activities. As a special adviser to then President Rodrigo Duterte, Quiboloy's worldly activities seemed above attack or threat. His power to endorse and command the vote of his flock made it easy for him to create a political network as well.But circumstances have changed. Duterte is out of power and as Team Unity has begun t.....»»
Has Richard Gutierrez found his new love?
Has Richard Gutierrez found his new love?.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»