October, 2022
Special school denies child abuse, with expert slamming misconduct
October 5, 2022 · By The Standard for www.thestandard.com.hk
Special school denies child abuse, with expert slamming misconduct Educational experts warned against long-period physical restraint treatment of children with severe intellectual disabilities, as a special needs school embroiled in an abuse scandal denied the mistreatment. Authorities recently received complaints about suspected child abuse at Hong Chi Pinehill No 2 School in Tai Po. Teachers […]
Read More...Lack of PH human rights resolution ‘reflects poorly’ on UN states, HRW says
October 5, 2022 · By Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
Lack of PH human rights resolution ‘reflects poorly’ on UN states, HRW says MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations Human Rights Council dealt victims of rights violations in the Philippines “a serious blow” by failing to pass a resolution that would ensure continued scrutiny of the country’s human rights situation, an international rights watchdog said Wednesday. […]
Read More...BI nabs wanted Norwegian accused of molesting minors; Chinese tagged in pyramid scam
October 5, 2022 · By Jun Ramirez for mb.com.ph
BI nabs wanted Norwegian accused of molesting minors; Chinese tagged in pyramid scam Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Norwegian accused of molesting minors in his country and a Chinese national wanted by his government for running a pyramid investment scam. BI Commissioner Norman G. Tansingco said 50-year-old Karstein Kvernvik alias Krokaa Karstein […]
Read More...Vatican ‘probing Timor-Leste bishop abuse claims’
October 3, 2022 · By UCA News reporter and AFP for www.ucanews.com
Vatican ‘probing Timor-Leste bishop abuse claims’ The Vatican is examining allegations of sexual abuse against Nobel laureate, Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, considered one of the leading freedom fighters of this Catholic-majority nation, a Church official said on Sept. 29. Monsignor Marco Sprizzi, the Vatican’s representative in Dili, was speaking after Dutch newspaper De Groene Amsterdammer (The Green Amsterdammer) […]
Read More...UN Expert Committee Backed for Proposing Global Elimination of Two Highly Toxic Plastic Additives
October 3, 2022 · By EcoWaste Coalition for journal.com.ph
UN Expert Committee Backed for Proposing Global Elimination of Two Highly Toxic Plastic Additives 1 October 2022, Quezon City. A UN expert scientific review committee has evaluated two toxic chemical additives found in many common plastics and has concluded the evidence of the substances harm to health and the environment qualify them for global elimination, recommending […]
Read More...Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen, five others go on trial over protest fund
October 3, 2022 · By UCA News Network for www.ucanews.com
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen, five others go on trial over protest fund Hong Kong’s outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen and five fellow democracy supporters faced a trial on Monday for their involvement in a humanitarian fund that supported anti-government protesters. The 90-year-old Cardinal Zen and his companions were arrested in May under Hong Kong’s repressive national security law […]
Read More...Over 1,700 environment activists killed in decade – report
October 3, 2022 · By Matt McGrath, Environment correspondent for www.bbc.com
Over 1,700 environment activists killed in decade – report An environmental activist has been killed every two days on average over the past decade, a new study shows. The report from Global Witness says that more than 1,700 people have died while trying to prevent mining, oil drilling or logging on their lands. Over the 10 years, […]
Read More...Prayer in times of natural disasters
October 3, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer in times of natural disasters Lord, You protect and inspire us to care for each other in times of natural disasters. Give eternal rest and healing to those that have died and were injured by Typhoons Noru and Hurricane Ian. You have given us a world to love and care for but many irresponsible […]
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