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Cavite student activist decries harassment
On May 3, Tarra’s parents were again approached by people claiming to be from NTF-ELCAC, including a so-called“supervisor. They showed photos of Tarra participating in various activities and insisted on personally speaking to Tarra out of fear that he might “go to the mountains.” They said that on their next visit, they would like to speak to his parents again with forms and documents for them to sign. The post Cavite student activist decries harassment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PNP official sacked for sexual harassment
A police official was sacked from his post after a subordinate accused him of sexual harassment......»»
Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island
The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»
How safe is our space?
Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»
DOJ releases guidelines on case-buildup for online sexual harassment
The Department of Justice said that it crafted guidelines for gathering evidence and case build-up of gender-based online sexual harassment. .....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
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......»»
KMP condemns harassment of its leader
Peasant group said motorcycle-riding men were reportedly looking for the location of Ramos’ house in Malolos City, Bulacan. In one incident, one of the intelligence agents asked, "Taga-saan ba si Danilo Ramos? Matagal na namin siyang hinahanap kasi terorista siya." The post KMP condemns harassment of its leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»
Go joins Pangasinan’s Liga ng mga Barangay congress
Sen. Bong Go has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots leadership and barangay empowerment during the Liga ng mga Barangay-Pangasinan Chapter’s first provincial congress in Clark, Pampanga......»»
Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress - manilastandard.net
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress manilastandard.net.....»»
DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»
Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress
Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
President Marcos blasts ‘blatant attempts at destabilization’
President Marcos yesterday cited the need to stand up to what he described as “blatant attempts of destabilization” and efforts to remain in a “disappearing past” as rumors of a supposed plot to oust his administration persist......»»
Stalwarts collide as ICTSI Luisita International tees off
The ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 blasts off in an electrifying showdown of precision and putting prowess among stalwarts from the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), formidable contenders from the Thai LPGA, and homegrown talents......»»