February, 2021
House OKs bill penalizing discrimination vs race, ethnicity, religion
February 9, 2021 · By MARA CEPEDA for www.rappler.com
Representatives Mujiv Hataman and Amihilda Sangcopan say the bill, if passed into law, would help protect the rights of Moro and indigenous peoples The House of Representatives passed a bill that would impose jail time on anyone who would commit discriminatory acts based on race, ethnicity, and religion in the Philippines. On Tuesday, February 2, […]
Read More...Pope prays for peace in Myanmar as anti-coup protests grow
February 9, 2021 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Pope prays for peace in Myanmar as anti-coup protests grow Pope Francis prayed for justice and peace in Myanmar as tens of thousands took to the streets of the conflict-scarred nation to protest the military coup. He used his Angelus address on Feb. 7 to express his concern over the generals’ Feb. 1 power grab […]
Read More...Prayer of Joy
February 8, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Prayer of Joy Shay Cullen Blessed are they that walk the path of righteousness and love what is true and just. They will see the sun rise on a life of great value and find that elusive gem of great value that cannot be bought or sold, the one experience the powerful cannot have. That […]
Read More...US vows to defend Philippines, including in South China Sea
February 8, 2021 · By KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor for asia.nikkei.com
US vows to defend Philippines, including in South China Sea NEW YORK — The U.S. is committed to the defense of the Philippines, new Secretary of State Antony Blinken told counterpart Teodoro Locsin Jr. in a phone call Wednesday. “Secretary Blinken stressed the importance of the mutual defense treaty for the security of both nations, […]
Read More...Up to 1,000 children could be involved in criminal networks – study
February 8, 2021 · By Dimitri O'Donnell for www.rte.ie
Up to 1,000 children could be involved in criminal networks – study Up to 1,000 children across the State could be involved with a criminal network, according to a five-year study published by the University of Limerick. The “ground-breaking research” details how criminal networks attract and trap children as young as eight years old into gangs […]
Read More...Proud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity
February 8, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Proud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity Canada has designated the far-right group Proud Boys as a terrorist entity. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the decision was influenced by the group’s “pivotal role” in the 6 January riots at the Capitol in Washington, DC. The designation allows the Proud Boys’ assets to […]
Read More...Uighur camps: US, UK governments condemn reports of systematic rape
February 8, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Uighur camps: US, UK governments condemn reports of systematic rape The US government has said it is “deeply disturbed” by a BBC report detailing allegations of systematic rape of Uighur women in Chinese camps. “These atrocities shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences,” a spokesperson said. A UK government minister, Nigel Adams, said in […]
Read More...Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels
February 5, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels Ex-Ugandan rebel commander Dominic Ongwen has been convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Thursday’s historic ruling also saw him convicted of forced pregnancy – a legal first in an international court. Ongwen, a feared commander of the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), […]
Read More...Study: Philippines a global hot spot for online child abuse
February 5, 2021 · By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press for abcnews.go.com
A U.S. official says the Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online child sexual exploitation and that coronavirus lockdowns that restrict millions to their homes may be worsening the abuses Study: Philippines a global hot spot for online child abuse MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online […]
Read More...The Good Judges that Give Justice to Abused Children
February 5, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
The Good Judges that Give Justice to Abused Children Shay Cullen 6 February 2021 Most people do not have any awareness of the terrible crimes against children that are going on around them every day and night. The secret hidden crimes against children are an everyday occurrence and like most crime, they are hidden […]
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