September, 2020
Youth groups demand ‘genuine’ representation in National Youth Commission
September 24, 2020 · By Loreta Arroyo for www.rappler.com
Youth groups demand ‘genuine’ representation in National Youth Commission ‘The true agenda of NYC is very clear at this point: to be an instrument of President Duterte to silence the youth,’ says one youth leader At least 26 groups have banded together for “YOUTHnited Pilipinas,” a national campaign that seeks to push for a National […]
Read More...Court dismisses 1st case against Cebu 8
September 21, 2020 · By LORRAINE ECARMA for rappler.com
Court dismisses 1st case against Cebu 8 CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES The group collectively known as Cebu 8 still face two charges – rallying without a permit and disobedience to a person of authority A court here dismissed during pre-trial on Tuesday, September 8, one of 3 charges filed against 8 people who were arrested […]
Read More...Heal the Wounds, Talk Later- Pope Francis
September 21, 2020 ·
Heal the Wounds, Talk Later- Pope Francis After seven years of Francis’ pontificate our director Fr Antonio Spadaro asks what is its driving force? What kind of government does Francis exercise what do we know of his way of governing, which comes from his personality, his own life and formation. In an interview early in […]
Read More...Mobile phone radiation may be killing insects —German study
September 21, 2020 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
Mobile phone radiation may be killing insects —German study BERLIN — Radiation from mobile phones could have contributed to the dramatic decline in insect populations seen in much of Europe in recent years, a German study showed Thursday. On top of pesticides and habitat loss, increased exposure to electromagnetic radiation is “probably having a negative impact […]
Read More...A cold, flu or coronavirus – which one do I have?
September 21, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
A cold, flu or coronavirus – which one do I have? A blocked or runny nose, a sore throat and a cough are common, especially in the winter. But how do you know if you have coronavirus? Check your symptoms with us in this video. The BBC’s Kate Forbes explains. Video by Ameer Ahmed, […]
Read More...Zubiri sees swift Senate approval of measure raising age of statutory rape
September 21, 2020 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
Zubiri sees swift Senate approval of measure raising age of statutory rape Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is optimistic that the measure seeking to raise the age of statutory rape to 16 years old will be quickly approved in the Senate, considering the groundswell of support among his fellow senators. In a Dobol […]
Read More...Law Making 16 the Age of Consent Must be Passed
September 18, 2020 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Law Making 16 the Age of Consent Must be Passed Fr. Shay Cullen 8 September 2020 Jennifer (not her real name) was only 12 years old when an adult neighbor, a man 37 years old in a small town raped her. He convinced her that he loved her. She was frightened and warned […]
Read More...Environment activists: ‘I got death and rape threats’
September 18, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Environment activists: ‘I got death and rape threats’ Last year, 212 environmental activists around the world were killed. It’s the worst year on record since the charity Global Witness started tracking deaths in 2012. Women and indigenous activists are particularly under threat. BBC Minute’s Olivia Le Poidevin speaks to environmental activists from the Philippines and […]
Read More...Media security task force condemns killing of Sorsogon radioman
September 18, 2020 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
Media security task force condemns killing of Sorsogon radioman The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Tuesday denounced the killing of Jobert Bercasio, a former radio reporter for local station dzMS who was shot dead on Monday evening by two unidentified men in Sorsogon. “The government strongly condemns the heinous killing of Mr. […]
Read More...Prolonged detention risks torture, says 33rd petition vs anti-terror law
September 18, 2020 · By MICHELLE ABAD for rappler.com
Prolonged detention risks torture, says 33rd petition vs anti-terror law The maximum 24-day detention period, advocates say, could allow authorities to torture suspected terrorists for involuntary confessions Anti-torture advocates warned of the “conduciveness” for torture and forced confessions in the prolonged detention period that’s allowed under the anti-terrorism law. In an unprecedented 33rd petition […]
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