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At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan
DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implantation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November last year.The collaborative programme reflected the UAE's commitment to m.....»»
Philippines -UAE IPPA enters into force
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates further strengthened their agreement on investment promotion and protection, according to the Board of Investments......»»
SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»
Marcos forms human rights coordination body
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a body on human rights coordination to enhance mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, a move viewed by advocates as a "desperate attempt to window-dress" the situation in the country. .....»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon
The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»
OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders
"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights
(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»
New directions for human development in the Phl
Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»
Mark Bautista nawagtangan og mga projects human mi-angkon nga bisexual
Human sa iyang pag-angkon nga usa siya ka bisexual, grabe ang iyang nasinati nga pagkunhod sa mga proyekto nga iyang nadawat. Giangkon kini ni Mark Bautista human siya gipangutana ni Karen Davila sa usa ka interview niadtong Huwebes, Pebrero 8, kun may epekto ba sa iyang career ang iyang pag-angkon nga usa siya ka bisexual......»»
US: Human Rights Guide to 2024 Elections
(Washington, February 7, 2024) - Human Rights Watch on February 7, 2024, released "A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections: Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy."This 15-page guide, aimed at the US congressional and presidential elections in 2024, addresses a wide range of domestic an.....»»
Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan
(Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»
Asia: Regional Leadership Needed on Human Rights
(Bangkok) - Increasing repression by governments in Asia is negatively affecting human rights locally and internationally, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024.In 2023, the Chinese government continued to commit.....»»
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.....»»
PNP: Good leads on manhunt for Quiboloy
he Philippine National Police said it has good leads on the whereabouts of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy and five of his followers, who are wanted for qualified human trafficking and child sex abuse cases......»»
DFA urged to void Quiboloy’s passport
The whereabouts of Quiboloy, who faces alleged sexual and child abuse and human trafficking cases, remain unknown. .....»»
25 foreigners barred from Philippines
At least 25 foreigners, suspected to be victims of human trafficking syndicates, were denied entry into the country on April 25 and 26, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday......»»
Sen. Hontiveros presses PNP to get Quiboloy’s guns: ‘Nakapagtataka ang bagal’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) could now confiscate the firearms of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy based on the cases lodged against him, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Quiboloy faces two arrest orders from the Davao and Pasig courts for sexual abuse and human trafficking charges. A separate warrant of arrest was also issued by.....»»