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Before UNHRC, Remulla denies claims of shrinking civic, media spaces
"The Philippines has always believed in the indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights. No other challenge demonstrates this better than climate change and its adverse and compounding impacts on human rights. Environmental rights defenders are partners in promoting climate goals and their freedom and safety should certainly be protected," he said. → Read More
House bill seeks 'protection' of the 'rights of heterosexuals'
As it currently stands, though, heterosexuality also already falls under the umbrella of SOGIE, which stands for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression. → Read More
Coast Guard prepares for 'Paeng', Undas travelers
Deployable response groups are also on standby at the PCG’s Bicol District office and Romblon Station in the event of any incidents caused by inclement weather. → Read More
DOTr: Public transport modernization, jeepney phaseout to continue
"It's an important project of the DOTr as far as having electric vehicles for public utility...We're working with certain groups already that have acquired electric vehicles," he said at a luncheon organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. → Read More
Motorcycle taxi TWG urged to meet on potential effects of Grab-Move It deal
"In the absence of a technical working group, several issues, including the acquisition of Move It by Grab, have already arisen and should be addressed immediately." → Read More
What we know so far: Leila de Lima hostage-taking
"Ma'am, my two companions are dead so you need to come with me because they will kill me next." → Read More
Bill rescheduling barangay, SK polls for the 5th time clears House hurdle
House lawmakers approved Tuesday a measure postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls for another year. → Read More
LTFRB approves fare hikes across public transportation
In the decision released by the Board on Friday, a P1 provisional increase was approved for TPUJ and MPUJ for the first four kilometers. → Read More
Things Marcos left out in his first SONA
“He can be very honest that these are the problems of the country, because that is what he has come to as president,” Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano told reporters at a press briefing in Pasay City. “But what we need is the creativity and innovation in facing it.” → Read More
Commuter group urges incoming LTFRB to clarify rules on carpooling, shuttle services
“It is obvious that there is a supply problem in our public transport. We hope LTFRB Chairperson-designate Cheloy Garafil will consider explicitly allowing carpooling and company shuttles, and streamlining the processes of how such initiatives can get the necessary permits from their office. Our citizens’ resourceful responses to the transport crisis should not be considered as colorum… → Read More
Time for Tugade to go, commuters' group says on rumored reappointment to DOTr
“The current leadership of the DOTr has really neglected public transportation,” Cerna said in Filipino. → Read More
Comelec promises extra pay for poll workers who stayed at posts beyond voting hours
Under the Electoral Service Reform Act, honoraria should be given within 15 days from the day of the election. → Read More
LTFRB, MMDA point fingers over provincial bus rules
"The policy to restrict the operating hours of buses will worsen the scarcity of public transportation. It is exactly the type of policy that will cause a surge in colorum trips." → Read More
Ex-Aksyon Demokratiko members 'disappointed' in Isko Moreno after press conference
“I suspect there is a someone big behind this sinister ploy that makes it appear that more volunteers and party members are defecting to the camp of VP Leni. And we see no end to this diabolical machinations aimed at weakening the political party of Mayor Isko,” Ramel said. → Read More
Lorraine Badoy sued again at Ombudsman for tagging health workers as CPP-NPA
Badoy has played down previous suits against her for red-tagging and has accused media of being in a supposed "communist network" for reporting about them. → Read More
Badoy faces second admin complaint in a week over red-tagging of VP Robredo
To recall, Badoy alleged that Vice President Robredo is a supporter of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army, without offering any evidence except for expressions of support from groups belonging to the left side of the political spectrum and her willingness to resume peace talks with rebel groups. → Read More
NTF-ELCAC's Lorraine Badoy sued at Ombudsman over red-tagging spree
"By utilizing the infrastructure of state media for purposes of influencing the minds of voters vis-a-vis the May 9, 2022 elections, Undersecretary Badoy has besmirched the reputation of her fellow public servant in the process," the petitions read. → Read More
Is Duterte joining party in endorsing Marcos? Palace says best to wait for him to say
"Good for him. Mayor Isko will continue to go to all corners and barangays to get the most important endorsement: from the Filipino people."Â → Read More
CHR studying possible admin complaint vs cops who arrested community doctor
"it was only after significant media coverage, national attention and messages of support from members of the public did the Philippine National Police finally decide to reveal the whereabouts of the accused to her legal counsel and to CHR investigators." → Read More
VP Robredo suspends COVID-19 response programs with Comelec decision pending
"We're suspending it for now because we’re waiting for Comelec’s decision on the exemption," the vice president said in mixed Filipino and English. → Read More