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MANILA, Philippines — Women senators on Monday filed a bill seeking to establish programs and protocols to meet women’s special needs during disasters and public health emergencies. The lady senators led by Senator Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Bill No. 2088 or the proposed Gender Responsive and Inclusive Pandemic Management Act of 2021 on International Women’s Day. Aside from Hontiveros, Senators Nancy Binay, Pia Cayetano, Leila de Lima, Imee Marcos, Grace Poe, and Cynthia Villar also authored the bill. “Ito ay isang pagtugon sa mga natuklasan ng UN (United Nations) Women (This bill seeks to address what the UN Women has discovered) on the multiple ways that women are differently impacted by our public health crisis,” Hontiveros, Chair of the Senate women committee, said during her privilege speech. “Nang unang magpataw ng lockdown, na syang itinuturing na isa sa pinakamahigpit sa buong mundo, may malinaw na pagtaas ng bilang ng gender-based violence. Bakit? Dahil ang ilang mga ... » Learn More about Women senators file bill to protect women during disasters, emergencies

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will start its inquiry into latest attempts to amend the Constitution, but it must first resolve the basic question on whether the current pandemic is a good time to change the Charter, Sen. Francis Pangilinan said on Monday. Pangilinan, chair of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments, said his panel would focus its discussion on the timeliness of the Charter change (Cha-cha) effort, and would consult sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. He said the hearing would tackle “procedural concerns” and “prejudicial questions” that needed to be considered in relation to the proposal to amend the Constitution. The hearing will discuss Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 1, filed by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, and RBH No. 2, authored by Senators Francis Tolentino and Ronald dela Rosa; as well as Senate Joint Resolution No. 1, introduced by Sen. Richard Gordon. Bishop Broderick Pabillo, however, emphasized that the country needs ... » Learn More about Senate inquiry to tackle Cha-cha issues

Hi all, In today's bulletin: Two people were killed and several others injured when Myanmar police fired on protesters in northern Myitkyina town; American and Chinese spacecraft reach Mars in quick succession last month, sparking talk of a space race between the two major powers; Indonesia eases rules to attract foreign investment; and more. Reading this on the web or know someone who might enjoy receiving Asian Insider? Our sign-up page is here . More killed in Myanmar protests as unions call for economic shutdown Two people were killed  and several others injured when Myanmar police fired on protesters in the northern town of Myitkyina on Monday (March 8), witnesses said. This was as shops, factories and banks were closed in Myanmar’s biggest city Yangon on Monday (March 8), after major trade unions called for a shutdown of the economy as part of the uprising against the country’s military rulers who had ousted the civilian government in a Feb 1 coup. ... » Learn More about Asian Insider, March 8: More deaths in Myanmar protests; US-China rivalry extending to space

ON Monday, March 1, 2021, the Senate adopted a resolution honoring and expressing its sorrow over the death of Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman, who passed away in Marawi City last February 24 at the age of 94. She was a remarkable woman, who defied convention and fought for gender equality when most Filipino women, let alone Muslim women, struggled to have their voices heard. Princess Tarhata was born to a political family in Ditsaan Ramain, Lanao (now Lanao del Sur) on June 26, 1926. She was a daughter of the first Maranao senator under the Philippine Commonwealth in 1935, she was a sister of congressmen, she was the wife of Rep. Sultan Rashid Lucman, she was the mother of vice governors, and she was an aunt to other political figures in the family. But Princess Tarhata was more than a relative of politicians. She was an intelligent woman, who refused to be bound by the religious and cultural constraints of her time. Princess Tarhata served as the first female governor of Lanao ... » Learn More about Senate adopts resolution honoring Princess Tarhata

ZAMBOANGA CITY: An Abu Sayyaf terrorist who fought fiercely with security forces the past eight years has surrendered to the military along with six others after the capture of his wife in Sulu province in southern Philippines. The 35-year-old veteran fighter Jaber Binuri and the six other pro-Islamic State fighters yielded on Wednesday and are being interrogated by security officials. Binuri’s wife Nudsza Ismanu Aslum was among nine women, who were potential suicide bombers, arrested separately in operations mounted by soldiers and police commandos in Sulu last month. Binuri’s wife lied to military interrogators when she said her husband was already dead. The nine women are facing criminal charges after security forces seized improvised explosives from their hideouts. Army Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu, said Aslum and the other women were potential suicide bombers who were planning to conduct inhumane acts of terrorism in Sulu and ... » Learn More about Battle-scarred Abu fighter surrenders

People take pictures of cannabis plants at the "360 Cannabis & Hemp for the People" expo in Buri Ram province on Friday. (Reuters photos) BURI RAM: People flocked to a cannabis exhibition as interest and demand in the plant surges after the government unlocked hemp use in food and cosmetics in the latest move to promote a new cash crop. The government held a convention in Buri Ram province in northeastern Thailand over the weekend to educate the public on cannabis use and promote businesses. People were able to taste hemp-based noodles, ice-cream and drinks. Hemp plants are a variety of cannabis that have higher concentrations of CBD, the non-psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, and lower levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). "Ganja [marijuana] is the rising star to bring our good quality of lives and money back in our purses as good [economy] as before and even better," said Withid Sarideechaikoo, director of Buri Ram public health and organiser of the Cannabis 360° ... » Learn More about Thailand in a green rush

Since she joined property developer Sena Development Plc 17 years ago, 2020 turned out to be one of the most memorable years for Kessara Thanyalakpark. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, her company still managed to achieve record revenue, record pre-sales and a high net profit. She was also promoted to managing director. Last year was the best year for the company despite the virus crisis. The company's strong performance was derived from the foundations she had spent five years previously laying down, initiatives she had worked hard to push before the pandemic struck. "Frankly speaking, if I had not spent 100% of my full time working with the company five years ago, joint ventures such as the one with Japanese partner Hankyu Hanshin Properties and the new initiatives like the solar homes and Made From Her campaign would not have happened," she said. In 2004, while working as a full-time lecturer in banking and finance at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Commerce and ... » Learn More about The woman behind solar residential properties

BANGKOK – Despite realizing the possible dangers of electronic cigarette (E-cigarette), as many as 14 per cent of Thai youths continue to vape. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (Ends), of which electronic cigarettes — or in short e-cigarettes — are the most common form, have become a subject of concern not just in Thailand but also around the globe. A joint survey conducted recently on 1,647 persons aged between 15-25 nationwide by Thailand Youth Institute and the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation Thailand (ASH Thailand) found that 39 per cent of total respondents understood well that the E-cigarette is designed to help smokers quit tobacco cigarette and 28 per cent are willing to stop puffing E-cigarette after learning its danger. But, unfortunately, 14 per cent of the total respondents say they would continue puffing E-cigarette, according to the survey. Dr Prakit Vathesatogkit, president of ASH Thailand, said that several countries have introduced the ... » Learn More about Electronic Cigarettes “Vaping” Becoming Popular Among Thai Youths

Britain’s Tyson Fury has won the world heavyweight champion over American Deontay Wilder in their WBC title rematch. Fury remains unbeaten while handing Wilder the first heavyweight defeat of his career. Fourteen months after their dramatic split-decision draw, Britain’s Fury dominated the America’s Wilder. Who had blood dripping from his left ear and leaking from his mouth when Wilder’s corner threw in the towel. “The king has returned to the top of the throne,” said Tyson Fury, who had dropped Wilder in the third and fifth rounds. A massive right from Fury knocked Wilder down in the third round leaving him on wobbly legs. Although he went down again moments later it was ruled a slip. A huge left to the body had Wilder down again in the fifth. Tyson Fury was raining blows on Wilder when the referee called a halt in the seventh round. After one of Wilder’s corner team threw in the white towel into the ring to save him from further punishment. Two of the judges had ... » Learn More about Britain’s Tyson Fury Wins World Heavyweight Boxing Champion