Philippine News
Int’l rights group backs ICC rejection of bid to halt drug war probe
November 21, 2022 · By Inquirer.net for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Int’l rights group backs ICC rejection of bid to halt drug war probe MANILA, Philippines — The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) supported the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) rejection of the government’s appeal to end the investigation on the supposed drug war abuses under the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte. […]
Read More...9 new varieties that will strengthen the Philippine mango industry
November 11, 2022 · By Jerome Sagcal for mb.com.ph
9 new varieties that will strengthen the Philippine mango industry Nine mango varieties and selections were unveiled at a press conference of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022. The mangoes were identified by the Institute of Plant Breeding […]
Read More...Pediatricians want kids to keep masks on in schools
November 10, 2022 · By By: Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Jerome Aning - @inquirerdotnet for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Pediatricians want kids to keep masks on in schools Pediatric experts urged teachers, school staff and students to continue wearing face masks in classrooms and indoor facilities to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 during in-person classes. Masking still remains one of the “most competent” infection prevention strategies, said the Philippine Pediatric Society and the […]
Read More...Bureau of Corrections: From ‘pillar of justice’ to ‘criminal organization’
November 10, 2022 · By Dona Z. Pazzibugan - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Bureau of Corrections: From ‘pillar of justice’ to ‘criminal organization’ The investigation into the murder of journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa has uncovered how the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has turned into a big “criminal organization,” officials said on Monday. “What was discovered from the in-depth investigation of Mr. Lapid’s death was the unfortunate transformation […]
Read More...Christians, Muslims condemn bombing in the Philippines
November 9, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Christians, Muslims condemn bombing in the Philippines Christians and Muslims have deplored the bomb explosion on a bus that left one passenger dead and 11 injured in the southern Philippines. The bomb went off inside an air-conditioned bus at a terminal in Sultan Kudarat province of Mindanao region on Nov. 6. Among the injured nine are […]
Read More...In Cordova, Cebu: Reward awaits tipsters of cybersex operations
November 8, 2022 · By Lorraine Ecarma - The Freeman for www.philstar.com
In Cordova, Cebu: Reward awaits tipsters of cybersex operations CEBU, Philippines — In an effort to crack down on cybersex dens that victimize minors, the Municipality of Cordova will give monetary reward to those who can give information about online sexual exploitation activities in the town. The town has furnished to the Provincial Board a […]
Read More...Filipino seafarers escape European Union ban
November 7, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Filipino seafarers escape European Union ban The European Union (EU) has refrained from imposing a ban on Filipino seafarers, dispelling fears among thousands who would otherwise risk losing their jobs in EU-flagged vessels. The Philippines did not fail in the recent audit on compliance by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on training programs and […]
Read More...Bid launched to save Philippine coastlines with mangroves
November 7, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Bid launched to save Philippine coastlines with mangroves Philippine environmentalists have begun planting mangroves along the coastline of the northern Visayas region and southern Luzon to prevent erosion caused by tropical storms. The Philippine Biodiversity and Conservation Group, together with the bishops’ conference, began the reforestation program along the coastlines of Cebu, Bohol, Leyte and Samar […]
Read More...Education department eyes boost to abuse probers
October 27, 2022 · By Jane Bautista - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Education department eyes boost to abuse probers MANILA, Philippines — To ensure the protection of students against abuse, the Department of Education (DepEd) is looking at boosting its Child Protection Unit (CPU), which formulates policies related to children’s rights in basic education. “We would like to strengthen [it] because it’s mostly [an] advocacy at this point,” Michael […]
Read More...CHR welcomes UNSR probe on alleged child abuse incidence in PH
October 27, 2022 · By Rio N. Araja for manilastandard.net
CHR welcomes UNSR probe on alleged child abuse incidence in PH The Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday cited the upcoming visit to the Philippines of the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) in connection with the alleged sale and sexual exploitation of children. UNSR Mama Fatima Singhateh is scheduled to be in Manila on Nov. […]
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