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UN expert calls for more sustained reforms to prevent threats and killings of journalists and activists: Philippines
… human rights defenders in the Philippines were particularly high during the … the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP … Special Rapporteur stressed that the Philippines remains one of the most …
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Alberta’s Filipino curriculum, halal financing remain unresolved in 2024
… called 'vital work' Filipino curriculum development for Alberta schools … deserve more government attention. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, who represents Calgary … memorandum of understanding with the Philippines in October 2022. Under the …
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Philippines: House lawmakers question closure of 2,000 lotto outlets amid allegations of favoritism towards e-lotto
Lawmakers in Philippine’s House of Representatives have … testified, suggesting suspicions that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) may …
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UN expert slams ‘red-tagging’ by Philippine military
… expert accused Philippine security forces on Friday of tagging Filipinos as communist … fact-finding visit to the Philippines, which is fighting a 54 … are in place”. Khan urged President Ferdinand Marcos to abolish the …
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Philippines: Bureau of Internal Revenue issues regulations on withholding tax on remittances by online platforms to online sellers
The Philippine tax agency introduces a 1% … from its publication in the Manila Bulletin on 27 December 2023 …
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Philippine-American War reenactment to be staged for 125th anniversary
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Minister Szijjártó: Hungarian Presidency to Make Arguments for a European “Eastern Opening”
… its global economic weight, Minister of Foreign Affairs and … , Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. While we, here in Europe … said. Photo: Pixabay The minister praised the success of the … a Great Opportunity, Says Minister Szijjártó The government wants …
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Celebrate Diversity and Unity: Join the 2024 Gay Mardi Gras Balls in New Orleans
LGBTQ Celebrates Mardi Gras NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Celebrate Diversity and Unity: Join the 2024 Gay Mardi Gras Balls in New Orleans Karen Brem, Marketing Director of the New Orleans Guest House, …
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China’s Communist Party Liaison Chief Considered Top Foreign Minister Pick
… to become ambassador to the Philippines and later in Indonesia. After … become deputy director, a vice-minister level position, of the … a key role in Chinese President Xi Jinping's … a strong candidate for foreign minister. "His anti-corruption …
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Philippines brings supplies to Ayungin in ‘flawless’ mission
… Shoal in 2024 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines on Friday, February … Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Colonel … feature well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone ( … been reported by Philippine authorities. The Philippines put a …
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Filipino bishops slam ‘deceptive’ campaign for charter change
… constitutional amendments, they say Filipino Catholic bishops join a … -annual plenary assembly in Manila, where they tackled a … revive a failing economy. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supported … of Representatives and the Senate for a revision of …
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UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. … human rights… MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos … and Aaron Favila in Manila, Philippines, contributed to this report …
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Enabling a conflict-sensitive approach to disaster recovery and resilience in the southern Philippines
… rising economies such as the Philippines often masks FCV at … Bank does not classify the Philippines as an FCV country, … Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines’ southernmost island of Mindanao, in … well as that of the Philippine government as distilled in …
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Catriona Gray approves of senior citizens joining Miss Universe Philippines
… senior citizens joining Miss Universe Philippines, saying pageantry gives women an … designer joining the Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City (MUPH-QC) pageant … was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018 when its license was …
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UN urges Philippines to curb killings of journalists
… and opinion also urged Manila to do more to … as "improper." Philippines 'dangerous country for … prosecuted or investigated. Since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came … , she added. Subsequent Philippines governments have been embroiled in …
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LIST: Areas of Metro Manila, Rizal to have water interruption on Feb. 1 to 7
MANILA, Philippines — Some parts of Metro Manila and Rizal are scheduled for … 1 to 7, the Manila Water Company said on Thursday … : Water interruptions in parts of Manila, QC, Rizal from Jan. … Cebu sticks with Razon’s Manila Water for supply View comments
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Philippines To Acquire Attack Submarines To Defend “Maritime Sovereignty” Amid Rift With China
… , the Philippines is planning to buy attack submarines. The first Filipino submarines … , will defend its maritime sovereignty. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved … of the military’s modernisation. Filipino Navy spokesman, Roy Trinidad, said …
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Senate claim of ‘paid’ people’s initiative a dud – House exec
… advertising industry. Angara, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senate President Pro Tempore Loren … Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) cautioned people against … night and signed by its president, Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David …
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Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — The Philippine agriculture sector grew by … record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture ( … Tiu Laurel said. Citing Philippine Statistics Authority data, the … the 49.7 million Filipinos in the labor force …
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‘Media is a public good:’ Closure of CNN Philippines draws concerns from UN expert
… 2, 2024 | 7:09pm MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations special … countries, including in the Philippines, is that powerful economic … . On Monday, CNN Philippines announced that it was shutting … 39;s assessment of the Philippines' media landscape, significant …
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