Bacolod Film Fest opens call for ‘Stories with a Smile’
Bacolod Film Fest opens call for ‘Stories with a Smile’.....»»
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law
At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘Climate change inaction cost to reach P1.4 trillion by 2030’
The cost of inaction against climate change could reach P1.4 trillion by 2030, or about eight percent of the 2020 gross domestic product, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said yesterd.....»»
210 protesters detained during May Day demonstrations in Turkey
Turkish police detained 210 people Wednesday during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.Activists took to the streets on May 1 to call for better working conditions and labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments also were on display.Yerlikaya said protesters refused to listen to warnings and that they attempted to walk to Istanbul's central Taksim Square and "attack" pol.....»»
Lawmakers call on PNP to release 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
Makabayan bloc lawmakers have urged the Philippine National Police to release six activists who were arrested during a Labor Day rally near the United States Embassy in Manila, questioning authorities for reportedly not practicing maximum tolerance in dispersing the protesters with water cannons......»»
Bomb scare at NAIA delays Japan flight
On Wednesday, Japan-bound Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight, PR412, was delayed for five hours due to a bomb threat call received by airport authorities from an unidentified woman......»»
Cebu groups call for wage increase on Labor Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holding big red flags and banners, demonstrators coming from various labor groups and people’s organizations in Cebu gathered as one unified group on Wednesday, May 1, to deliver a collective plea for laborers – a wage increase. The demonstrators gathered in downtown Cebu City at around 7:30 a.m. and walked to.....»»
Tata Consultancy CEO: Chatbots a year or two away from replacing almost all call center agents
The CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, a multi-national IT behemoth in the BPO industry headquartered in India, said that he thinks AI-powered chatbots are a “year or two” away from almost eliminating the need for first-level call center agents......»»
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers......»»
10,000 runners show up for Earth Day race
Over 10,000 runners heeded the call to be more responsible about the environment by participating in the Galaxy Watch Earth Day Run 2024 last Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex......»»
On Earth Day, groups amplify calls to fight back against reclamation, dredging
Groups reiterated the call to end reclamation and dredging activities in Manila Bay in a gathering April 20 in the coastal areas of Navotas City where 1,000 fisherfolk families were reportedly affected by the demolition of mussel farms attributed to the proposed Navotas Bay Coastal Reclamation Project. The post On Earth Day, groups amplify calls to fight back against reclamation, dredging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
LTO-7 opens new licensing office in Brgy. Talamban
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has found a new place that they could call home for now. On Tuesday, April 23, LTO-7 formally opened its new licensing office at Piazza Elesia along Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. in Brgy. Talamban in Cebu City. Public transactions will now be accommodated.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
US, China defense chiefs hold first call since 2022
Pentagon - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, the first dialogue between the two countries' defense chiefs in nearly 17 months.The Pentagon said Austin and Chinese Admiral Dong Jun discussed "defense relations" and global security issues from Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine to recent provocations from North Korea. A press release said Austin stressed the importa.....»»
EDITORIAL - Inciting to sedition
What if you call for a mutiny or revolt and it is ignored? The nation has seen this happen several times in the past years, with both the people and the Armed Forces of the Philippines rejecting calls for leadership change through means other than free elections......»»
Samantha Bernardo gikasal sa iyang non-showbiz boyfriend
Gwapa kaayo si Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo sa adlaw sa iyang pagpakigbinaylo-ay og “I do” sa iyang non-showbiz boyfriend nga si Scott Moore nga dinhi gipahigayon sa Cebu. Ang ilang bongga kaayo nga beach wedding gi-tambungan sa ilang mga pamilya og sa mga kauban ni Samantha nga beauty queens. Sa mga.....»»
Samantha Bernardo, Scott Moore nagpalitan na ng ‘I do’ sa Cebu
IKINASAL na si Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo sa non-showbiz boyfriend na si Scott Moore! Naganap ito sa pamamagitan ng beach wedding sa Cebu na dinaluhan ng kanilang mga mahal sa buhay at kapwa-beauty queens. Sa ilang Instagram Stories ng mga dumalo sa kasal, makikita na blooming na blooming si Samantha sa.....»»
Losing slump fires up Hotshots – Sangalang
The two-game losing streak of Magnolia came as a wake-up call, center Ian Sangalang said, as they finally bagged a win once again on Wednesday against the NorthPort Batang Pier......»»
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»