philippinetimes.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for philippinetimes.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page philippinetimes.com http://www.philippinetimes.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:03:50 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:03:50 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Marcos tells Germany's Scholz ICC can't probe Philippines drug war]]> MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor.

Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274179167/marcos-tells-germany-scholz-icc-cant-probe-philippines-drug-war 274179167 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:16:03 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274179167/marcos-tells-germany-scholz-icc-cant-probe-philippines-drug-war <![CDATA[Government moves to quickly ratify the NZ-EU FTA]]> "The Government is moving quickly to realise an additional $46 million in tariff savings in the EU market this season for Kiwi exporters," Minister for Trade and Agriculture, Todd McClay says.

Parliament is set, this week, to complete the final legislative processes required to bring the New Zealand - European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) into force months earlier than expected.  

"This agree]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274179356/government-moves-to-quickly-ratify-the-nz-eu-fta 274179356 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:42:30 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274179356/government-moves-to-quickly-ratify-the-nz-eu-fta <![CDATA[Government of Canada and Germany Land Agreement Securing Early Market Access for Clean Canadian Hydrogen ]]> March 18, 2024                                                       Hamburg, Germany    Natural Resources Canada

As Vladimi]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178464/government-of-canada-and-germany-land-agreement-securing-early-market-access-for-clean-canadian-hydrogen- 274178464 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:00:27 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178464/government-of-canada-and-germany-land-agreement-securing-early-market-access-for-clean-canadian-hydrogen- <![CDATA[Armed Groups Kidnap Hundreds Across Northern Nigeria]]> Various armed groups have kidnapped hundreds of people, including 287 schoolchildren, across northern Nigeria in a series of alarming attacks since late February. The kidnappings are the latest indication of Nigeria's spiraling security crisis, as communities continue to face severe threats from Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram in the country's northeast and other criminal groups in the northwest.

On February ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178908/armed-groups-kidnap-hundreds-across-northern-nigeria 274178908 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:08:42 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178908/armed-groups-kidnap-hundreds-across-northern-nigeria <![CDATA[US Truth and Healing Commission on Indigenous Boarding Schools is Long Overdue]]> From 1819 to 1969, the United States federal government funded and operated 408 known "Indian boarding schools" with the express intent to "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man." The government

On March 3, Mboli Goumba was arrested on charges of contempt of court after a pre]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178105/opposition-leader-in-court-in-central-african-republic 274178105 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:01 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274178105/opposition-leader-in-court-in-central-african-republic <![CDATA[Chemical terrorism: Indonesia tests its response to the threat]]> Semarang (Indonesia), 18 March 2024 - On a seemingly typical day in Semarang, a few train passengers have started to feel nauseous. Others nearby are saying they cannot breathe. Five have fainted. One is not responding. A few minutes in, a miniature car wheezes by them, followed by a group of people dressed in full astronaut-like orange suits. They're looking for bombs.

This is what a fictional chemical]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274177329/chemical-terrorism-indonesia-tests-its-response-to-the-threat 274177329 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:25:04 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274177329/chemical-terrorism-indonesia-tests-its-response-to-the-threat <![CDATA[Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec's apparent uncertainty]]>

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.

Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176751/cha-cha-plebiscite-during-mid-year-elections-no-media-question-on-comelec-apparent-uncertainty 274176751 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:13:08 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176751/cha-cha-plebiscite-during-mid-year-elections-no-media-question-on-comelec-apparent-uncertainty <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning.

Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning. (Russia-Presidential Election)

- - - ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176743/xinhua-world--summary-at-0630-gmt-march-18 274176743 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176743/xinhua-world--summary-at-0630-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Philippine road crash kills woman, injures man]]> MANILA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A woman was killed after the motorcycle she and her husband were riding was hit by an overtaking bus along a highway in Rizal province of the Philippines at dawn on Monday, police said.

Police said the accident occurred around 4 a.m. while the couple traveled along a highway in Taytay town. The woman died at the crash site, while her husband sustained injuries in the left arm.

]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176721/philippine-road-crash-kills-woman-injures-man 274176721 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:01 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176721/philippine-road-crash-kills-woman-injures-man <![CDATA[Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?]]> By: CMFR Staff

Posted on: March 18, 2024, 3:52 pm

JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176998/abduction-by-state-agents-an-isolated-incident-or-a-growing-pattern 274176998 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:22:36 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274176998/abduction-by-state-agents-an-isolated-incident-or-a-growing-pattern <![CDATA[From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024]]> THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.

The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 274175025 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:07 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 <![CDATA[Global Momentum Builds Toward Free Education for All Children]]> This year, at the United Nations' top human rights body in Geneva, there are signs of a potential giant leap forward, with growing hopes for new legal recognition of every child's right to free education, from pre-primary through secondary education.

On March 20, the Dominican Republic, along with other states including http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175235/global-momentum-builds-toward-free-education-for-all-children 274175235 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175235/global-momentum-builds-toward-free-education-for-all-children <![CDATA[Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit]]> Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.

Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.

Before arriving in Se]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit 274174858 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:05:15 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit <![CDATA[India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics]]> (New York) - Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics 274175170 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA[Australia Should Press on Rights When China's Minister Visits]]> On Wednesday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Australia to take part in the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, a longstanding format where they will discuss trade, security, and other bilateral and international issues. During the visit, the Australian government should move beyond statements of concern and make clear their intention to seek accountability for China's ongoing human rights v]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits 274174846 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17]]> MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 274174157 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174157/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[4 soldiers killed in southern Philippine ambush]]> MANILA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Four soldiers were killed on Sunday in an ambush in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, the military said.

Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Almorato, spokesperson for the Philippine Army's 6th Infantry Division in the area, said at least 10 militants, using M16 and M14 rifles, peppered a civilian vehicle used by the troops to buy food and other supplies around 10 a.m. ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174150/4-soldiers-killed-in-southern-philippine-ambush 274174150 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174150/4-soldiers-killed-in-southern-philippine-ambush <![CDATA[Chinese tourist arrivals in Philippines surge by 235 pct in Jan-Feb]]> MANILA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday.

Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines i]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb 274174132 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:03 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174132/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-philippines-surge-by-235-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Six years after murder, institute keeps Marielle Franco's legacy alive]]> After the night of March 14, 2018, the family of murdered councilwoman Marielle Franco found themselves surrounded by a combination of strong feelings: grief, mourning, the indignation that still fuels the search for justice, and the need to never let the activist's fight for a better society die.

The commotion caused by the killings of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes has only served to make the name of the ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174449/six-years-after-murder-institute-keeps-marielle-franco-legacy-alive 274174449 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:10:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174449/six-years-after-murder-institute-keeps-marielle-franco-legacy-alive <![CDATA[Six years aftermurder, institute keeps MarielleFranco's legacyalive]]> After the night of March 14, 2018, the family of murdered councilwoman Marielle Franco found themselves surrounded by a combination of strong feelings: grief, mourning, the indignation that still fuels the search for justice, and the need to never let the activist's fight for a better society die. http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174767/six-years-aftermurder-institute-keeps-mariellefranco-legacyalive 274174767 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:10:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274174767/six-years-aftermurder-institute-keeps-mariellefranco-legacyalive <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, March 16]]> LA PAZ -- The Bolivian government reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to biofuels and its plan to progressively reduce diesel and gasoline subsidies in the South American country.

Adams Hurtado, the country's industrialization and transportation vice minister, said Bolivia has opted for biofuels derived from vegetable sources to reduce import costs, avoid foreign currency outflows and generate savings in subsidi]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 274173563 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:06 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 <![CDATA[Jaishankar to embark on official visit to Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia from March 23-27]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173558/jaishankar-to-embark-on-official-visit-to-singapore-philippines-malaysia-from-march-23-27 274173558 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:49 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173558/jaishankar-to-embark-on-official-visit-to-singapore-philippines-malaysia-from-march-23-27 <![CDATA[Manicani Island Residents Stage Silent Protest Against Mining Operation]]> Manicani Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar

http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173666/pouvoir-et-liens-interethniques-au-senegal--ousmane-sonko-heritier-de-son-grand-pre 274173666 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:27:23 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173666/pouvoir-et-liens-interethniques-au-senegal--ousmane-sonko-heritier-de-son-grand-pre <![CDATA[Jordan: Ensure Accountability, Compensation for Syria Strikes]]> (Beirut) - Jordan should ensure accountability for airstrikes in southeast Syria that killed 10 people on January 18 and compensate the victims and their families, Human Rights Watch said today. The strikes, which killed women and children, appear to amount to extrajudicial executions.

The ai]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173043/jordan-ensure-accountability-compensation-for-syria-strikes 274173043 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274173043/jordan-ensure-accountability-compensation-for-syria-strikes <![CDATA[Speech to Auckland Business Chamber: Growth is the answer]]> Source: Beehive

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<![CDATA[Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes]]> This week, Ethiopian authorities dropped all charges and released Abdi Mohamoud Omar, also known as "Abdi Illey," the former president of Ethiopia's Somali region, after serving more than five years in prison. The action is a setback to ending impunity for crimes involving senior officials.

Mali's minister of territorial administration's order to dissolve a student association is just the latest in a series of government actions to crack down on freedom of association.

The minister said that the Association of Pupils and Students of Mali (L'Association des Elves et Etudiants du Mali, AEEM) was responsible for "violence and clashes in ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274167723/mali-deepens-crackdown-on-civil-society 274167723 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:42:05 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274167723/mali-deepens-crackdown-on-civil-society <![CDATA[Belarus: Open letter to Ambassadors of Member States of the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC)]]> Excellencies,

We, the undersigned human rights organisations, write to urge your delegation to support the renewal of the Special Rapportur on Belarus, and the establishment of an independent accountability mechanism to build upon and take forward the work of the OHCHR Examination on Belarus this session. We consider both mechanisms to be crucial to addressing the dire human rights situation in Belarus - ensuring]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165708/belarus-open-letter-to-ambassadors-of-member-states-of-the-un-human-rights-council-un-hrc 274165708 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:51:48 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165708/belarus-open-letter-to-ambassadors-of-member-states-of-the-un-human-rights-council-un-hrc <![CDATA[Russian ballerina performance canceled in Seoul]]> A series of shows featuring the Bolshoi Theatre's principal dancer has been suspended amid protests from Kiev

South Korea has canceled a series of performances by Svetlana Zakharova, a renowned ballerina from Russia's Bolshoi Theatre, after Ukraine expressed anger over the planned events.  

A set of s]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165121/russian-ballerina-performance-canceled-in-seoul 274165121 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:51:01 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165121/russian-ballerina-performance-canceled-in-seoul <![CDATA[On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth Only a few dared to speak up in Manila]]> CHEERS TO Rappler, Philstar.com, signed on March 11 a PHP17.9 billion contract for the lease and use of the ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165086/media-miss-possible-conflict-of-interest-in-comelec-deal 274165086 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:13:07 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165086/media-miss-possible-conflict-of-interest-in-comelec-deal <![CDATA[India Activates Discriminatory Citizenship Law]]> This week, India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government began implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which parliament had enacted in 2019. The law fast-tracks citizenship requests from non-Muslims fleeing religious persecution from India's Muslim-majority neighbors - Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh - but excludes Muslim refugees from those countries.

Before the government enacted the law, ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165709/india-activates-discriminatory-citizenship-law 274165709 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:11:35 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165709/india-activates-discriminatory-citizenship-law <![CDATA[EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays "EU Values"]]> The European Union is about to reward Egypt's autocratic leader, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for preventing migrants' departures towards Europe.

Visiting Cairo on March 17, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Greece, and Belgium, will officially upgrade the EU-Egypt relations to a "UN News

The UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for "putting people first" by ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and treatment programmes.

In his Brazil responsible for serious human rights violations by the police, Human Rights Watch said today.

The decisions, published on March 14, 2024, in cases involving police killings in Sao Paulo and Parana states, come as Sao Paulo p]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence 274165385 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence <![CDATA[Chart: Assisted reproductive technology cycles in ANZ.]]> In 2021, more than 20,000 babies were born following over 100,000 initiated Assisted Reproductive Technology cycles in Australia and New Zealand.

 

The post Chart:]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164941/chart-assisted-reproductive-technology-cycles-in-anz 274164941 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:54:20 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164941/chart-assisted-reproductive-technology-cycles-in-anz <![CDATA[Singapore rounds out regional trip]]> Minister Winston Peters completed the final leg of his visit to South and South East Asia in Singapore today, where he focused on enhancing one of New Zealand's indispensable strategic partnerships.   

 

"Singapore is our most important defence partner in South East Asia, our fourth-largest trading partner and a critical transhipment hub for New Zealand goods," Mr Peters sa]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165137/singapore-rounds-out-regional-trip 274165137 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:47:44 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165137/singapore-rounds-out-regional-trip <![CDATA[Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4]]> MANILA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring four others, police said.

Police said the freight forwarder closed van truck was traveling to Unisan town from Manila when it crashed into a roadside house around 6 a.m. local time, killing the driver on the spot.

A r]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164844/van-plows-into-house-in-philippines-killing-1-injuring-4 274164844 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:19:38 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164844/van-plows-into-house-in-philippines-killing-1-injuring-4 <![CDATA[On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth? Only a few dared to speak up in Manila]]> By: CMFR Staff

Posted on: March 15, 2024, 3:15 pm

CHEERS TO Rappler, landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium, the pro]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165195/prosecution-seeks-crimes-against-humanity-charges-in-guinea-massacre-trial 274165195 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:32:56 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165195/prosecution-seeks-crimes-against-humanity-charges-in-guinea-massacre-trial <![CDATA[Kyrgyzstan: Veto Law to Curb Civil Society]]> (New York, March 15, 2024) - Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov should support Kyrgyzstan's nongovernmental sector and withdraw the abusive "foreign representatives" draft law aimed at silencing the country's vibrant and vocal civil society, Human Rights Watch said ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165196/kyrgyzstan-veto-law-to-curb-civil-society 274165196 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:30:01 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274165196/kyrgyzstan-veto-law-to-curb-civil-society <![CDATA[Sudan: Urgent Action Needed on Hunger Crisis]]> (New York, March 15, 2024) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to alert the Security Council in the coming days that Sudan has entered a downward spiral of extreme conflict-induced hunger, Human Rights Watch said today. The council should immediately take action, including by adopting targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for obstru]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164912/sudan-urgent-action-needed-on-hunger-crisis 274164912 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164912/sudan-urgent-action-needed-on-hunger-crisis <![CDATA[Insurance Council of NZ Speech, 7 March 2024, Auckland]]> Source: Beehive

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<![CDATA[Speech for Financial Advice NZ Conference 5 March 2024]]> Source: Beehive

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<![CDATA[Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Thunder Bay]]> Thunder Bay, Ontario, March 14, 2024 - Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with:

  • The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
  • Marcus Powlowski, ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164219/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-thunder-bay 274164219 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:18 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164219/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-thunder-bay <![CDATA[Philippines to receive over $1 billion investment from US: Raimondo]]> MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.

    In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164151/philippines-to-receive-over-1-billion-investment-from-us-raimondo 274164151 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:32:10 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164151/philippines-to-receive-over-1-billion-investment-from-us-raimondo <![CDATA[EU members oppose plan to arm Kiev with Russian money - Politico]]> Malta, Luxembourg, and Hungary have reportedly warned against directing the proceeds generated by the frozen assets to Ukraine's military

    An EU plan to use the profits generated by Russia's frozen central bank assets to buy weapons for Ukraine has faced resistance from Malta, Luxembourg, and Hungary, Politico ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274163769/eu-members-oppose-plan-to-arm-kiev-with-russian-money---politico 274163769 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:18:19 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274163769/eu-members-oppose-plan-to-arm-kiev-with-russian-money---politico <![CDATA[Out of Sight, Afghans Are Going Hungry]]> "The situation is getting worse every day," Ahmad, a former journalist in Herat, Afghanistan, told me. "I don't think anyone can afford to buy enough food anymore."

    Afghanistan has been in the throes of an economic crisis for more than two years, after donors cut foreign funding in response to the Taliban takeover in 2021 and suspended Afghanistan's Central Bank from the international system. The Taliban's violat]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164315/out-of-sight-afghans-are-going-hungry 274164315 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:52:43 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274164315/out-of-sight-afghans-are-going-hungry <![CDATA[Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines]]> MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday.

    Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines 274156733 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:50:16 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines <![CDATA[Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling]]> MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling.

    PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month.

    Gavan ordered]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156550/philippines-intensifies-monitoring-against-illegal-drug-smuggling 274156550 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:56:17 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156550/philippines-intensifies-monitoring-against-illegal-drug-smuggling <![CDATA[Vietnam's GDP to reach nearly 470 bln USD in 2024: IMF]]> HANOI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to reach about 469.7 billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2024, ranking the fifth in Southeast Asia, Vietnam News reported Thursday, citing the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines have taken the leading positions in the forecast.

    According to IMF, Vietnam's GDP was estimated to ha]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156474/vietnam-gdp-to-reach-nearly-470-bln-usd-in-2024-imf 274156474 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:19:11 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156474/vietnam-gdp-to-reach-nearly-470-bln-usd-in-2024-imf <![CDATA[Early visit to Indonesia strengthens ties]]> Foreign Minister Winston Peters held discussions in Jakarta today about the future of relations between New Zealand and South East Asia's most populous country.

     

    "We are in Jakarta so early in our new government's term to reflect the huge importance we place on our relationship with Indonesia and South East Asia as a region," Mr Peters says. 

     

    Mr Peters held talks w]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156749/early-visit-to-indonesia-strengthens-ties 274156749 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:19:50 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156749/early-visit-to-indonesia-strengthens-ties <![CDATA[Newly Certified Lead Safe Paints Launched at Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition]]> 14 March 2024, Pasay City/Quezon City.  The thriving paint industry in the Philippines marked another milestone with the launch today of duly certified Lead Safe Paint (LSP) products at the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition, or the WORLDBEX 2024. The event was graced by government, industry, and civil society leaders, as well as by basketball players from the ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156715/newly-certified-lead-safe-paints-launched-at-philippine-world-building-and-construction-exposition 274156715 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:02:46 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156715/newly-certified-lead-safe-paints-launched-at-philippine-world-building-and-construction-exposition <![CDATA[2 dead in Philippine capital fire]]> MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Two people have died in a fire that engulfed over 50 houses in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection said Thursday.

    Firefighter Jess Lawrence Acoba told reporters that the victims were trapped in the flame that broke out at around 11:53 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

    He said one of the victims is a female, and the other one has yet to be identified.

    <]]>
    http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156387/2-dead-in-philippine-capital-fire 274156387 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:56:09 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156387/2-dead-in-philippine-capital-fire
    <![CDATA[Human Rights Watch to End Its Celebrated Film Festival]]> (New York) -Human Rights Watch announced today that it would be closing its long-running film festival. Founded in 1988, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival showcased nearly 1,000 independent films, was presented in over 30 cities across the globe, and is the world's longest running human rights film festival.

    "It's with sadness and deep regret that we have made the difficult decision to close the Human Rights W]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156269/human-rights-watch-to-end-its-celebrated-film-festival 274156269 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:23:16 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156269/human-rights-watch-to-end-its-celebrated-film-festival <![CDATA[Government classifies drought conditions in Top of the South as medium-scale adverse event]]> Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has classified the drought conditions in the Marlborough, Tasman, and Nelson districts as a medium-scale adverse event, acknowledging the challenging conditions facing farmers and growers in the district.

    "Parts of Marlborough, Tasman, and Nelson districts are in the grip of an intense dry spell. I know this has made day-to-day conditions on the ground extremely]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156254/government-classifies-drought-conditions-in-top-of-the-south-as-medium-scale-adverse-event 274156254 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:57:42 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156254/government-classifies-drought-conditions-in-top-of-the-south-as-medium-scale-adverse-event <![CDATA[To Really Help Migrants, Poland Should Stop Pushbacks at Belarus Border]]> A good starting point for the new Polish government to demonstrate it is serious about restoring the rule of law, which was eroded by the previous government, would be stopping the practice of migrant pushbacks at the country's border with Belarus.

    On March 8, the Polish Border Gua]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156131/to-really-help-migrants-poland-should-stop-pushbacks-at-belarus-border 274156131 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:12:02 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274156131/to-really-help-migrants-poland-should-stop-pushbacks-at-belarus-border <![CDATA[NZ, India chart path to enhanced relationship]]> Foreign Minister Winston Peters has completed a successful visit to India, saying it was an important step in taking the relationship between the two countries to the next level.

     

    "We have laid a strong foundation for the Coalition Government's priority of enhancing New Zealand-India relations to generate significant future benefit for]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship 274155886 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:21:17 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155886/nz-india-chart-path-to-enhanced-relationship <![CDATA[Zambia: Government Stalling on Lead Cleanup Plan]]> (Lusaka) - Zambia's government is delaying urgently needed action to clean up severe lead contamination in the city of Kabwe, the Alliance for Lead-Free Kabwe, a coalition of Zambian and international http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155798/zambia-government-stalling-on-lead-cleanup-plan 274155798 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155798/zambia-government-stalling-on-lead-cleanup-plan <![CDATA[Serious Crash, Rimu Street, New Lynn]]> Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Rimu Street, near Nikau Street, New Lynn.

    The crash occurred around 5:50pm.

    The road is closed and diversions are in place.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre 

     

    Source: NZ Police

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    http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155367/serious-crash-rimu-street-new-lynn 274155367 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:39:57 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155367/serious-crash-rimu-street-new-lynn
    <![CDATA[Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members]]> (Beirut) - The Egyptian authorities appear to have made opaque amnesty deals in recent years with suspected members of the Islamic State (also known as ISIS) affiliate in Egypt's North Sinai without making the criteria public, Human Rights Watch and the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights said today.

    Evidence gathered by the two organizations and public s]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155307/egypt-questionable-amnesty-deals-for-isis-members 274155307 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155307/egypt-questionable-amnesty-deals-for-isis-members <![CDATA[Sri Lanka: Repression of Civic Space Threatens Financial Reform]]> (Washington, DC) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka's government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF's program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a dire impact on children's rights. A temporary switch to online learning, as well as threats by criminal groups, have particularly impacted their right to learn in a safe environment.

    After President Daniel Noboa declared on January 9 an "armed conflict" against gangs, Ecuador's ed]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155039/ecuador-uptick-in-violence-heightens-risks-for-schoolchildren 274155039 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:53:23 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274155039/ecuador-uptick-in-violence-heightens-risks-for-schoolchildren <![CDATA[Ghana's Leaders Push Back on Anti-LGBT Bill]]> Influential people in Ghana are speaking out against the country's dangerous anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) bill.

    Last week, Samia Nkrumah, a former member of parliament and chair of a major political party in Ghana, urged the president to veto an anti-LGBT bill, World Drug Report shows]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274154562/explainer-what-is-the-commission-on-narcotic-drugs 274154562 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:39:24 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274154562/explainer-what-is-the-commission-on-narcotic-drugs <![CDATA[Confronting the Rising Civilian Toll from Explosive Weapons]]> In late February, I joined youth from 14 countries for a four-day seminar on the rising civilian toll caused by bombing and shelling with explosive weapons in towns and cities during armed conflict. The event was hosted by Mines Action Canada, a co-founder-along with Human Rights Watch-of the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INE]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons 274154811 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:24:39 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons <![CDATA[European Union Should Adopt Forced Labor Law]]> The links between China's rapidly expanding car industry and forced labor in the Xinjiang region demonstrate why it is vital for European Union governments to adopt a pro]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153996/european-union-should-adopt-forced-labor-law 274153996 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153996/european-union-should-adopt-forced-labor-law <![CDATA[Medicare fraud]]> Source: Courthouse News Service http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153951/medicare-fraud 274153951 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:07:02 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153951/medicare-fraud <![CDATA[Thai Lawyer Remains 'Disappeared' 20 Years on]]> Twenty years ago today, I received a phone call in the middle of the night with the news that my friend and colleague, the prominent human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit, had gone missing. At that time, Somchai was chair of Thailand's Muslim Lawyers Association and vic]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153889/thai-lawyer-remains-disappeared-20-years-on 274153889 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153889/thai-lawyer-remains-disappeared-20-years-on <![CDATA[Pakistan's Blasphemy Law Targets Youth on Social Media]]> In Pakistan, a WhatsApp message - even an alleged one - can have deadly consequences. Last week, a court in Gujrat district, Punjab, sentenced a 22-year-old student to death on charges of sharing blasphemous pictures and videos. A 17-year-old student was sentenced to life imprisonment in the same case beca]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153888/pakistan-blasphemy-law-targets-youth-on-social-media 274153888 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274153888/pakistan-blasphemy-law-targets-youth-on-social-media <![CDATA[Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan]]> DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implantation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November last year.

    The collaborative programme reflected the UAE's commitment to m]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274148410/noor-dubai-foundation-initiative-transforms-lives-in-philippines-through-free-cataract-surgical-caravan 274148410 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:03:21 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274148410/noor-dubai-foundation-initiative-transforms-lives-in-philippines-through-free-cataract-surgical-caravan <![CDATA[Government of Canada Announces Federal Investments to Support Good Clean Growth projects in the Niagara Region and across Canada ]]> OTTAWA - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make a funding announcement to support several clean growth projects in the Niagara Region and across the country at the Thorold Multimodal Hub.


    The Minister will be joined by MP Badawey, MP Bittle, the Mayor of Thorold, the CEOs of CHAR Technologies and StormFisher Hydrogen.

    A medi]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274148572/government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-support-good-clean-growth-projects-in-the-niagara-region-and-across-canada- 274148572 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274148572/government-of-canada-announces-federal-investments-to-support-good-clean-growth-projects-in-the-niagara-region-and-across-canada- <![CDATA[Government of Canada supports young women to build self-esteem and reach their full potential ]]> March 5, 2024 - Toronto, Ontario - Women and Gender Equality Canada

    Advancing gender equality involves having more women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in positions of leadership. A young person's sense of self-esteem and body confidence can significantly influence their ability to take on leadership and decision-making roles later in life.

    Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentar]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274147322/government-of-canada-supports-young-women-to-build-self-esteem-and-reach-their-full-potential- 274147322 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:00:06 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274147322/government-of-canada-supports-young-women-to-build-self-esteem-and-reach-their-full-potential- <![CDATA[World Police Summit 2024: Philippines Rights Commissioner urges law enforcement involvement for human rights and crime-fighting perspectives]]> DUBAI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) - Attorney Faydah M. Dumarpa, Commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, has urged law enforcement agencies to attend the World Police Summit 2024 in Dubai.

    "The Summit serves as a platform for sharing best practices and fostering collaborations between law enforcement agencies and the private sector."

    In media statements, Dumarpa further highlighted the Summ]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139785/world-police-summit-2024-philippines-rights-commissioner-urges-law-enforcement-involvement-for-human-rights-and-crime-fighting-perspectives 274139785 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:49:48 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139785/world-police-summit-2024-philippines-rights-commissioner-urges-law-enforcement-involvement-for-human-rights-and-crime-fighting-perspectives <![CDATA[Philippines formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies at MC13]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines deposited Tuesday its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

    Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., Secretary of Agriculture and Alfredo E. Pascual, Secretary of Trade and Industry, presented the Philippines' instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) taking place in Abu Dhabi]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139625/philippines-formally-accepts-agreement-on-fisheries-subsidies-at-mc13 274139625 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:06:35 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139625/philippines-formally-accepts-agreement-on-fisheries-subsidies-at-mc13 <![CDATA[At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

    ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines.

    "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274137000/at-wto-meet-in-uae-philippines-expects-deals-on-fisheries-agriculture-climate-issues 274137000 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:40:11 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274137000/at-wto-meet-in-uae-philippines-expects-deals-on-fisheries-agriculture-climate-issues <![CDATA[Minister MacAulay promotes Canada's world-class products in Malaysia and the Philippines]]> The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region - a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector.

    February 23, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create ne]]> http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274136111/minister-macaulay-promotes-canada-world-class-products-in-malaysia-and-the-philippines 274136111 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:50:29 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274136111/minister-macaulay-promotes-canada-world-class-products-in-malaysia-and-the-philippines <![CDATA[Backgrounder - Government of Canada announces allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti ]]> The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. It is being distributed as follows:

    Project title: Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission

    Recipient: United Nations

    Funding: http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139586/backgrounder---government-of-canada-announces-allocation-of-123-million-for-projects-to-support-haiti- 274139586 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:27:31 GMT http://www.philippinetimes.com/news/274139586/backgrounder---government-of-canada-announces-allocation-of-123-million-for-projects-to-support-haiti- <![CDATA[UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide]]> ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage.