Human rights in the philippines

The Philippine Embassy in the United States has criticized groups for politicizing the sale of American military assets, including attack helicopters, to Manila. “It is unfortunate that certain groups seek to take advantage of the issue to advance their own political agenda, even to the detriment of the long-standing alliance between the Philippines and the US,” the embassy … [Read more...] about PH Embassy defends US arms sales to Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to become President of the Philippines and Sara Duterte, the daughter of the current President, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to become Vice President. Foreign investors are expected to resort to a wait-and-see approach since the President-elect has not made his economic policies clear. The Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high … [Read more...] about What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines

INQUIRER/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to tackle a bill that seeks a “just and humane” modernization for public utility vehicles (PUVs), Senator Grace Poe said Monday. According to Poe, Senate Bill No. 867 which she had authored, will be discussed jointly by the Senate committee on public services and the … [Read more...] about Senate to tackle bill seeking ‘just and humane’ PUV modernization

Ferdinand Marcos Jr was proclaimed the next Philippine president after a landslide win that rights groups and religious leaders fear could weaken the corruption-prone country’s democracy. Marcos, who formally takes office next month, secured more than 31.6 million votes, or 58.8% of the total, according to a final tally released by parliament. He was the first presidential … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr proclaimed next president

MANILA, Philippines — The next administration should pursue projects that will ensure the public’s safety and rights, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III recommended Monday. These projects are the Safe Philippines Program, which installs closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and the expanded use of body cameras during … [Read more...] about DILG exec recommends pursuing projects on CCTV installation, body cam use