July, 2023
Marcos: Frasco has ‘Love the Philippines’ fiasco under control
July 10, 2023 · By BEA CUPIN for www.rappler.com
Marcos: Frasco has ‘Love the Philippines’ fiasco under control MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 7, that Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco’s “quick” action in addressing the controversy related to a recently-launched tourism campaign “inspires confidence.” If it’s any indication, it looks like the former Liloan mayor will keep her post […]
Read More...At least 5 kids die as pertussis spreads in South Cotabato village
July 10, 2023 · By ROMMEL REBOLLIDO for www.rappler.com
At least 5 kids die as pertussis spreads in South Cotabato village GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Five children have already died from pertussis, which has also infected hundreds of residents in Barangay Ned in the town of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, a village chief confirmed on Friday, July 7. Pertussis, also known as whooping […]
Read More...Families of missing Cordillera rights advocates file habeas corpus petition vs AFP, PNP
July 10, 2023 · By SHERWIN DE VERA for www.rappler.com
Families of missing Cordillera rights advocates file habeas corpus petition vs AFP, PNP BAGUIO, Philippines – The families of missing Cordillera indigenous peoples’ rights advocates Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz Jamil De Jesus went to court on Tuesday, July 5, to ask it to compel authorities to present their missing family members and provide a […]
Read More...An environmental challenge for solar power companies
July 7, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
An environmental challenge for solar power companies Fr. Shay Cullen 8 July 2023 Last July 4,2023 was the hottest ever in the history of the world when it reached 17 degrees Celsius for the first time since recording of temperature in the northern hemisphere began in 1884. Such high temperatures are likely here too in […]
Read More...Hong Kong: Warrants Aim at Activists Abroad
July 6, 2023 · By Human Rights Watch for www.hrw.org
Hong Kong: Warrants Aim at Activists Abroad (New York) – Hong Kong authorities have issued baseless arrest warrants and HK$1 million (US$128,000) bounties on eight exiled democracy activists and former legislators that expand China’s political intimidation campaign beyond its borders, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 3, 2023, the Hong Kong national security police alleged that the eight […]
Read More...Nepal’s Historic Achievement on Marriage Equality
July 6, 2023 · By Meenakshi Ganguly for www.hrw.org
Nepal’s Historic Achievement on Marriage Equality Hundreds of same-sex couples in Nepal will soon be able to legally register their marriages following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on June 28 which cleared the way for marriage equality in the country. Although Nepal’s civil code currently describes marriage as being between a man and a woman, Justice Til […]
Read More...16 abused children freed in Philippines after man’s arrest in Sydney
July 6, 2023 · By Teele Rebane, CNN for edition.cnn.com
16 abused children freed in Philippines after man’s arrest in Sydney CNN — Sixteen children allegedly abused in the Philippines have been rescued after Australian police found sexually explicit material on the phone of a man arrested in Sydney. The children, ages 10 to 18, were found last month when the Philippine National Police (PNP) executed multiple […]
Read More...Human trafficking of Filipina women in Sabah
July 4, 2023 ·
Human trafficking of Filipina women in Sabah
Read More...More civilians killed in Myanmar junta airstrikes
July 4, 2023 · By UCA News Network for www.ucanews.com
More civilians killed in Myanmar junta airstrikes Myanmar military junta has continued its deadly attacks on civilians as fighting against rebel groups and pro-democracy defense forces intensifies. In the latest attack, as per the latest media reports, 10 civilians were killed and eight wounded after a military jet dropped three bombs on Nyaung Kone village in the […]
Read More...Pope names Argentine bishop, author of kissing book, to top Vatican post
July 4, 2023 · By REUTERS for www.rappler.com
Pope names Argentine bishop, author of kissing book, to top Vatican post Pope Francis has named an Argentine theologian and prolific author, who decades ago wrote a book on the healing properties of kissing, to be the Catholic Church’s new doctrinal chief – one of the Vatican’s top posts. A Vatican statement on Saturday, July […]
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