Philippine News

New law to end discrimination against Filipino women

New law to end discrimination against Filipino women The Philippine Congress has passed a new law that aims to end discrimination against women and ensure gender equality in the workplace. House Bill No. 4470, also known as the Anti-Discrimination of Women in their Workplaces Bill, was approved with votes of 248 members of the House […]

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Shark depletion should spur Church to swim against tide

Shark depletion should spur Church to swim against tide Although sharks do not evoke the same cuddly feelings as dolphins and seals, they are the apex predators who keep marine eco balance intact. The booming Asian appetite for shark fin soup is driving the depletion of shark species. However, the tide is turning against Asia, […]

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BBC News Video Report: Philippines sees pandemic rise in child sex abuse

Philippines sees pandemic rise in child sex abuse – BBC News The Philippines has now emerged as the world’s largest source of online child sexual exploitation. Reported incidents in the country have risen by around 280 per cent this year, according to UNICEF, after one of the world’s longest pandemic lockdowns left vulnerable children at […]

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Philippines to accelerate U.S. defense deal on base access

Philippines to accelerate U.S. defense deal on base access MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday said it will speed up the implementation of a defense agreement that allows U.S. troops to rotate for extended periods and access local military bases. Manila is also in talks with Washington regarding additional sites to be covered under the […]

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Philippines’ wealth gap widens despite reduced poverty – World Bank

Philippines’ wealth gap widens despite reduced poverty – World Bank MANILA, Philippines – High economic growth and job expansion have resulted in significant poverty reduction in the Philippines, yet an elite few continue to hold a bulk of national wealth, findings of a World Bank report showed. The World Bank report found that the Philippines’ […]

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CA defers Tulfo’s DSWD confirmation over citizenship, libel issues

CA defers Tulfo’s DSWD confirmation over citizenship, libel issues MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, November 22, deferred the confirmation of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo over issues regarding his American citizenship and a libel conviction.   “You were an enlisted personnel in the United States Army from […]

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After 5 years, court convicts cop for torture of teens Carl Arnaiz, De Guzman

After 5 years, court convicts cop for torture of teens Carl Arnaiz, De Guzman MANILA, Philippines – A Caloocan court has convicted Patrolman Jefrey Perez for torture and planting of evidence in relation to the cases of drug war victims Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman. “WHEREFORE, premises considered the accused, PO1 JEFREY […]

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[OPINION] How COP27 impacts the Philippines

[OPINION] How COP27 impacts the Philippines The 2022 UN climate negotiations (COP27) have finally concluded. For the past two weeks, more than 35,000 delegates representing governments, civil society, and businesses convened in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to decide how to implement the Paris Agreement, the global treaty that targets limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees […]

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US vice president’s visit inspires Philippine fishermen

US vice president’s visit inspires Philippine fishermen US Vice President Kamala Harris sparked hope on Nov. 20 among Filipino fishermen who claimed they had been displaced by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. Harris arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, together with her husband lawyer Doug Emhoff, at 6:55 pm on board Air Force […]

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PH demands at COP27: ‘Loss and damage’ definition, climate finance, emission avoidance

PH demands at COP27: ‘Loss and damage’ definition, climate finance, emission avoidance MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine delegation arrived in Egypt for the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change with one thing in mind: demand developed parties to pay up for the climate impacts they caused. With […]

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