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The Thai PM is paying attention to, and welcomes, the opinions of those opposed to a draft law on NGO funding and public gatherings. So says deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, according to a report in the Bangkok Post today. Wissanu says Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to compile a list of objections to the law, so that they may be … [Read more...] about Government says PM listening to concerns over draft law on public gatherings, NGO funding

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe lauded the signing of the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act into law on Tuesday, marking it as a “victory for both the adopted children and the adopting parent.” “As I have said before, this is a victory for both the adopted children and the adopting parents. May it provide them with the peace of mind and closure that some of … [Read more...] about Signing of Foundling law ‘a victory for both adopted children, parents,’ says Poe

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

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Philippine National Police force were deployed for Holy Week duty in various ports and transport terminal. Image from Facebook / PNP MANILA, Philippines — An anti-Marcos demonstration turned violent on Wednesday as police dispersed their ranks at a “freedom park” within the compound of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). According to the … [Read more...] about Anti-Marcos rally inside CHR compound turns violent amid dispersal by police

FILE PHOTO: Manila policemen with shields block protesters from approaching the US Embassy on Oct. 19, 2016. Dozens were hurt when cops forcibly dispersed the protesters calling for an independent foreign affairs policy for the Philippines. MANILA, Philippines—“Essential and vital to the strength and stability of the State”. This was how Batas Pambansa (BP) Bilang 880 … [Read more...] about Protests and dispersals: What to know