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Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t
Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians. Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives. Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»
Rumors of ABS-CBN’s franchise ‘renewal’ weaponized in Romualdez-SMNI feud
While the majority of posts about ABS-CBN’s supposed comeback did not have a political angle, a few known hyperpartisan vloggers seized upon the rumor of ABS-CBN’s franchise “renewal” to either accuse Romualdez of having a hidden agenda or claim that SMNI played a hand in the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise......»»
Political noises that hurt peace
Being sworn to uphold the 1987 Constitution when he became the highest elected official of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) reiterated his commitment to never to allow dismemberment of Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines, nor diminish even a square inch of the country’s territory. During his Constitution Day speech last Thursday, PBBM vowed “to defend it against any and all threats, external and internal” even up to his dying breath......»»
Marcos: Charter change only about economic reforms, ‘nothing more’
Fears of amending political provisions of the 1987 Constitution come against the backdrop of an important historical detail – that charter change under his father's regime decades was a key factor in being in power for 21 years.....»»
Political prisoners wait an average of 4 years in jail while on trial
'There is a responsibility on the entire justice system to ensure that cases like these do not languish in prison,' says UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan.....»»
Pakistan suspends mobile services, closes land borders to secure voting
Pakistan's election is being held in the midst of a deep economic crisis and in a highly polarized political environment. Analysts believe no clear winner may emerge......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 7
ISLAMABAD -- At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a bomb went off near a political office in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Wednesday, official sources said. (Pakistan-Blast) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers in the Philippines have recovered the bodies of six buried under mud and rocks from a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern.....»»
Political strife, Mindanao split bolster China’s treachery
Gloves are off in the feud between presidents Rody Duterte and Bongbong Marcos. But for whose benefit?.....»»
Cemetery or farms?
Before the main topic, just a commentary on our political state of affairs......»»
Groups urge, caution Recto on wealth tax
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should consider taxing the wealthy if he is hell-bent on widening the country’s fiscal space, but such a move may boomerang and cost him his political goals, if any, yet again......»»
Philippines amidst US-China rivalry
The ongoing political struggle between BBM and the Duterte-Imee alliance is being fought on several issues......»»
US: Texas Border Policies Threaten Deadly Outcomes
(Austin, February 1, 2024) - Increasingly extreme rhetoric from political leaders and escalations of Texas' Operation Lone Star border deterrence program are increasing the risk to the lives and safety of immigrants and border residents alike, Human Rights Watch said today.Earlier in January, three migrants, two of them children, drowned in the Rio Grande near Shelby Park, in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. Days.....»»
EDITORIAL - Calls for justice
Whether or not it’s part of the ongoing political warfare, the re-emergence of former Davao City policeman Arturo Lascañas revives the issue of the state’s bloody campaign against illegal drugs, with justice still elusive for victims of extrajudicial killings......»»
Gumising ka na, kabayan!
Even in the absence of Duterte's outspoken criticism, it is evident that the Marcos family harbors a desire for prolonged political dominance......»»
Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»
Campaign of disunity must be nipped in the bud
The Marcos-Duterte UniTeam has disintegrated. It was flimsy in the first place, never founded on creed or principles but on political interest. Both camps collide in practically all facets of governance, and nowhere is this more apparent than in foreign policy, particularly on our relations with China and America......»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
Raze to the ground
Bring out the popcorn and snuggle down in your favorite seat and watch with bated breath as our dirty political landscape unravels......»»
Ronnie Liang walang TF sa ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally: Para po sa bayan!
MATAPANG na lumantad ang actor-singer na si Ronnie Liang para sagutin ang nga isyu tungkol sa pagsali niya sa “Bagong Pilipinas” kickoff rally. Naganap ang nasabing political event sa Quirino Grandstand nitong magdaang Linggo, January 28, sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, Jr.. Bukod kay Ronnie, dumalo rin sa “Bagong Pilipinas” kickoff rally para mag-perform.....»»
Jon Stewart returning to The Daily Show through US election
Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news program "The Daily Show" as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle......»»