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BSP keeps rates unchanged; inflation still global problem
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas elected to keep interest rates steady after the PSA inflation data for March showed that inflation quickened here to 3.7% (increased for the third straight month)......»»
Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»
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,.....»»
‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’
Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»
Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy
Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»
Dutertes not credible opposition vs cha-cha, says Davao progressives
Progressive groups who have long battled moves by elected officials for charter change said this Sunday’s protest against cha-cha led by Duterte supporters in Davao does not make the Dutertes stand as a credible opposition......»»
ULAP supports Cha-Cha
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units (LGUs) and locally elected government officials in the country, supports the move to amend the 1987 Constitution. In a recent resolution, ULAP cited the need for more responsive, accountable, and updated governmental frameworks that would enable LGUs […].....»»
Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»
Laughing it off
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted that he smoked marijuana even after becoming a member of parliament. In 2018 under his leadership, Canada legalized cannabis, including cultivation and recreational use, becoming the second country to do so after Uruguay......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity
The revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accuse China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.....»»
Residents oppose dividing Wao, Lanao del Sur into two towns; say BTA didn’t consult them
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 09 March) – Residents and local officials of Wao in Lanao del Sur on Thursday held a rally protesting the proposal at the Bangsamoro Parliament to divide their towns into two. Wearing red and green arm bands, Muslim and Christian residents filled the Municipal Hall grounds in the indignation rally dubbed […].....»»
Residents oppose BARMM bill splitting town into two
Hundreds of Muslim and Christian villagers in Wao, Lanao del Sur staged a rally on Thursday morning to show opposition to a proposal by a member of the Bangsamoro parliament to divide their municipality into two via a legislative measure that they knew nothing about......»»
Senior citizens, disabled among mujahideen to get allowance from BARMM
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)— An initial P500-million fund coming from the office of the chief minister will finance allowances for former Moro combatants who are already senior citizens or permanently disabled. This was after the Bangsamoro Parliament approved a measure to establish an office that will provide financial aid to Moro Islamic Liberation […].....»»
BARMM regional labor code now up for approval
Members of the Bangsamoro parliament are keen on having the proposed regional labor and employment code for three southern cities and provinces in the autonomous region approved before May this year......»»
Marcos names Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son to Bangsamoro parliament
Jamel Macacua fills the vacancy in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority left by his father Abdulraof, who was appointed as the governor of Maguindanao del Norte in 2023.....»»
Jailed former PM Imran Khans Supporters Stir Election Upset: Pakistan Election Results Unveiled – The Daily Guardian
Title: Imran Khan’s PTI Party Defies Expectations, Gains Significant Seats in Pakistani Parliament In a surprising turn of events, former cricket star Imran Khan, along.....»»
IPHO-Lanao del Sur gets P1.5-M grant, supplies
The community service programs of the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur got a boost with a P1.5 million grant and 20 new wheelchairs from a ranking Bangsamoro regional parliament member, its top official announced on Sunday......»»
Bangsamoro parliament staff shot dead in Cotabato City
Two men together on a motorcycle shot dead on Tuesday night a staff of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) while inside his car parked near a shopping mall here......»»
BARMM consultations for creation of 32 districts gain ground
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has started the public consultations for the creation of the proposed 32 districts in the region, with a senior official stressing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections in 2025 won’t happen if the districts will not be established. Parliament Bill No. 267 or Parliamentary Districts […].....»»