March, 2023
Netflix confirms three-part Gary Glitter documentary series is in production despite backlash as paedophile is released from jail after serving half 16-year term for sexually abusing three schoolgirls
March 13, 2023 · By ELLY BLAKE for www.dailymail.co.uk
Netflix confirms three-part Gary Glitter documentary series is in production despite backlash as paedophile is released from jail after serving half 16-year term for sexually abusing three schoolgirls Disgraced 1970s popstar Gary Glitter is to be the subject of a new Netflix documentary series following his release from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sexually abusing […]
Read More...BuCor postpones plan to build headquarters in Masungi Georeserve
March 13, 2023 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
BuCor postpones plan to build headquarters in Masungi Georeserve (2nd UPDATE) The Bureau of Corrections says it is ‘taking into consideration the impact on the environment of the construction of BuCor facilities in the area’ MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) postponed its plan to build its headquarters and transfer the New Bilibid Prison to […]
Read More...Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
March 13, 2023 · By Esme Stallard, Climate and Science Reporter, BBC News for www.bbc.com
Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty aims to help place 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, to safeguard and recuperate marine nature. The agreement was reached on Saturday evening, […]
Read More...[OPINION] The urgent need for a national single-use plastic ban
March 13, 2023 · By COLEEN SALAMAT for www.rappler.com
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[OPINION] The urgent need for a national single-use plastic ban Multinational companies, big businesses, and developed nations continue to treat countries in the global south as plastic dumps. Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) has studied the top five consistent polluters for the past five years, and they are Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Unilever, and Mondelez International. […]
Read More...In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development
March 13, 2023 · By Pallabi Munsi, CNN for edition.cnn.com
In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development (CNN)Filipinos are going to the ballot box today to elect a new president, who will replace controversial leader Rodrigo Duterte. The new leader will have many “existential” challenges to address. It is, however, uncertain how high up the list the […]
Read More...Women’s March for equality and justice
March 10, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Women’s March for equality and justice Fr. Shay Cullen 10 March 2023 Women have been longing for equality with men for thousands of years and began campaigning and marching only two hundred years ago for their rights and dignity to be respected. Throughout history, they have suffered discrimination and oppression and were considered property and […]
Read More...Catholic priest accused of rape of 16-year-old surrenders
March 10, 2023 · By Villamor Visaya Jr. - Correspondent for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Catholic priest accused of rape of 16-year-old surrenders TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Catholic parish priest accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl in Solana, Cagayan last year gave himself up to the police on Friday, authorities said in a belated report on Saturday, March 4. Fr. Karole Reward Israel, 29, assistant parish priest of St. Vincent […]
Read More...Priest accused of molesting student in Cagayan surrenders
March 10, 2023 · By Liezle Basa Iñigo for mb.com.ph
Priest accused of molesting student in Cagayan surrenders SOLANA, Cagayan – A priest accused of molesting a minor student here surrendered to the police in Lal-lo, this province, on Thursday, March 2. A report from the Cagayan Provincial Information Office said Fr. Karole Reward Israel was taken to the Cagayan Provincial Jail (CPJ) in Tuguegarao […]
Read More...Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035
March 10, 2023 · By Alys Davies, BBC News for www.bbc.com
Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 More than half the world’s population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken, the World Obesity Federation warns. More than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising fastest among children, its report says. Low or middle-income […]
Read More...Democrat Maryland Mayor Arrested on 56 Child Porn-Related Charges
March 10, 2023 · By NICK GILBERTSON for www.breitbart.com
Democrat Maryland Mayor Arrested on 56 Child Porn-Related Charges The mayor of College Park, Maryland, Patrick Wojahn, was arrested Thursday on 56 child pornography possession and distribution charges. The 47-year gay Democrat faces 40 counts of possession of exploitative child material and 16 counts of distribution of exploitative child material, a press release from the […]
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