UN Special Rapporteur Khan to meet Northern, Central Luzon CSOs in Baguio
UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with members of civil society organizations from Northern and Central Luzon provinces in Baguio City on Friday......»»
UN special rapporteur Khan arrives in the Philippines
United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on a 10-day visit to assess the state of free expression and press freedom in the Philippines......»»
UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail
"We are only int’l visitors so far allowed by #Philippines govt to visit them! Arrested in Feb 2020, trial still dragging on. How long must they wait to be free?!" - UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan The post UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
UN rapporteur, CHR discuss expression rights, impact on marginalized
Khan, the UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, and the CHR officials discussed Tuesday how these affect various sectors, particularly the marginalized. .....»»
SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law
The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»
UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings
Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»
Philippines welcomes UN rapporteur on free expression
The government welcomed yesterday United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan and promised her full support “in the spirit of openness and cooperation.”.....»»
Probe free speech violations, UN rapporteur urged
Various groups yesterday urged United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan to investigate violations on Filipinos’ rights to free speech and expression during her upcoming visit next week......»»
Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought
United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»
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.....»»
Tsunami warning raised for 4 northern Luzon areas following Taiwan quake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised a tsunami warning over four areas in northern Luzon after a powerful earthquake rattled Taiwan early Wednesday morning......»»
3 Northern Luzon cities named ‘Asean Clean Tourist Cities’
Three cities in Northern Luzon were recognized as “clean tourist cities” in Southeast Asia......»»
Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur
Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur.....»»
Building Bridges Through Collaboration: Baguio Central UniversityTo Co-Host International Conference
By Genevieve Balance Kupang In a collaborative spirit that transcends traditional boundaries, Baguio Central University (BCU), led by its Graduate School, College of Nursing and School of Midwifery, and the College of Business Administration, joins forces with WCC Aeronautical & Technological College (WCC-ATC) to co-host the.....»»
Shelter for homeless opens in Baguio City
Baguio City has inaugurated a temporary shelter named "The Drop-in or Warming Center" at the former triage area of the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center......»»
Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet
The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province......»»
Baguio City’s data system attacked 3M times in 2023
The Baguio City government's data system was attacked by cybercriminals at least three million times in 2023, but it survived all of them, the Management Information Technology Division of the Baguio City Mayor's Office said......»»
Baguio’s diarrhea outbreak over — Magalong
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has declared the diarrhea outbreak that plagued Baguio since the last week of December is finally over......»»
2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted
by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Central Luzon domestic workers to get pay hike
Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon will get a salary increase, the Department of Labor and Employment announced yesterday......»»