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Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal

A convener of the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals on Thursday, challenging the dismissal of an Ombudsman case against officials involved in the construction of the project's access road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Cagayan de Oro mayor assures backup plan for potential water disconnection

Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy creates a special task force to look into the supply and distribution of treated water in the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit

This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Group hits Imee reaction on NTF-ELCAC

The progressive group Karapatan criticized the reactions of Sen. Imee Marcos and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict to the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to have the NTF-ELCAC abolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

PH task force on media security’s efforts not enough, says UN’s Khan

United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan also emphasizes: Media killings should be considered work-related until proven that they are not.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

PLDT puts up new unit for data centers

Telco leader PLDT Inc. has formed a new unit under its technology arm, delegating it with the task of building and operating data centers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Cavite helicopter crash: Navy forms team to probe why chopper went down

MANILA, Philippines — A team to investigate the helicopter crash in Cavite that killed two of its pilots has been formed on Thursday by the Philippine Navy. This was according to Navy spokesperson, Cmdr. John Percie Alcos on Friday. Alcos said in an interview over Radyo 630 on Friday that “The investigation team was already.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation

“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC."  The post Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities

Environmental group Kalikasan filed a complaint to United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders Michel Forst which stemmed from the consecutive attacks against Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. The post UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Gunman in radio broadcaster’s murder nabbed

Gunman in radio broadcaster’s murder nabbed.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang

Ibinida ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) ang pagbaba umano ng crime rate sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. kumpara sa datos na naitala noong hindi pa ito nakaupo sa Malacañang. The post Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Barangay councilman wanted for murder falls

A barangay councilor and former base commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who is wanted for murder, was arrested in M’lang, North Cotabato on Sunday, police announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu

Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Giusab na ngadto sa kaso nga murder ang gipasaka sa kapulisan batok kang Salera

Giusab na ngadto sa kaso nga murder ang gipasaka sa kapulisan batok kang Salera.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Rapper pasakaan og kasong frustrated murder

Rapper pasakaan og kasong frustrated murder.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024