SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: Of rights and obligations: the Mount Magdiwata Watershed
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 7 June) – There’s one interesting, if worrying, thing about the news report written by Chris V. Panganiban titled “Agusan water district rejects Lumad group’s claim over watershed area” (MindaNews, 4 June 2024). It’s the statement of San Francisco Water District (San Francisco, Agusan del Sur) general manager Elmer Luzon that […].....»»
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‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
The Daily Guardian: Windows feature left unupdated for 30 years
Microsoft’s Windows 11 still features a dialog box that was created almost 30 years ago, revealing the fascinating story behind its origin. Dave Plummer, a.....»»
Undermanned Modern Windows routs Landlite in Corporate Cup
Undermanned Modern Windows routs Landlite in Corporate Cup.....»»
Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders
As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: Of rights and obligations: the Mount Magdiwata Watershed
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 7 June) – There’s one interesting, if worrying, thing about the news report written by Chris V. Panganiban titled “Agusan water district rejects Lumad group’s claim over watershed area” (MindaNews, 4 June 2024). It’s the statement of San Francisco Water District (San Francisco, Agusan del Sur) general manager Elmer Luzon that […].....»»
A few things your personal injury attorney wouldn’t want you to be aware of
Searching for a personal injury lawyer is probably necessary if you are hurt due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. Your rights to justice and.....»»
South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Sur stakeholders ink pledge to protect Marbel Buluan Watershed
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 6 March)– After seven years, various stakeholders from the public and private sectors formalized their commitment Wednesday for the protection and preservation of the Marbel Buluan Watershed, a vital biodiversity area spanning 121,000 hectares in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur. Catholic Church leaders expressed their […].....»»
Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses
Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»
Vloggers promote Davao watershed that led to loads of trash
IDIS executive director Atty. Mark Peñalver in an interview points out that travel vloggers and social media influencers promoted the visit to this watershed area that resulted in the influx of people......»»
Council, envi group act on barangay proposal on Davao watershed
An environmental group urges the Davao City local government to make the Panigan-Tamugan watershed a “no touch” area for recreational activities to ensure that it remains a clean water source for the city......»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»
Illegal road works?: Alarm raised over road development within watershed areas in Barangay Carmen
A DAVAO City Councilor has raised concerns regarding road construction within the watershed areas of Barangay Carmen, Baguio District......»»
Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year
(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»
PES law for watershed seeks compensation for water use
THE proposed Payment for Ecological Services (PES) ordinance aims to establish a compensation system for users of the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. According to a representative from Amnesty International Philippines, individuals or entities utilizing the watershed's water resources will be required to provide monetary compensation......»»
Angeles City gov t to plant 50K seedlings in watershed
Angeles City gov t to plant 50K seedlings in watershed.....»»
DPWH workers plant 25K seedlings at AC watershed
DPWH workers plant 25K seedlings at AC watershed.....»»
Watershed gidan-oka g mga basura
Watershed gidan-oka g mga basura.....»»
What keeps you from sharing your needs with others?
What keeps you from sharing your needs with others? What can you do today to reach out to someone else and help shoulder their burden?.....»»
Before You Travel to Japan Read This
Japan is one of the top tourist destinations in the world because of its rich heritage, culture, arts, natural wonders, and more. But before you pack your bags and go, here are a few important things to know. Climbing Mount Fuji Mount Fuji stands as a majestic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty. One of the […].....»»
‘Situationship’ and navigating through it
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Dating in today’s life is a bit confusing or complicated than what we used to in the earlier days. Before, you meet someone, hang out with them, get to know them then get together. But, today, you meet someone, run around the bushes, try to figure each other out, and not just.....»»