Press Release - Senate Blue Ribbon Chairperson Sen. Pia Cayetano's opening statement
This public hearing of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, known as the Blue Ribbon, is hereby called to order.
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Press Release - Pia dismayed over 5th Dirty Ashtray award received by the Philippines
Mr. President, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege. For the 5th time, the Philippines has received the Dirty Ashtray award. The reason is we were blocking global tobacco control efforts. When I say we, it is a great embarrassment to me, your honor, that the representatives for us, for the Philippines, stood before a global audience of mostly health advocates, and they advocated for the tobacco industry, Mr. President.
Countries to bolster tobacco control
REPRESENTATIVES of 142 countries at the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) agreed to strengthen guidelines on cross-border tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
Philippine delegation accused of siding with tobacco industry in global convention
MANILA, Philippines — Health advocates on Monday criticized the Philippine delegation to a global convention on tobacco control for allegedly “promoting” the agenda of the tobacco industry.
Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.”
Shipping companies suspend Red Sea transit
MAJOR container shipping companies have halted transits through the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Bab al-Mandab due to recent armed actions by the Houthi rebel group.
Michelle Dee finishes at Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 in Apo Whang-Od-inspired evening gown
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' own Michelle Dee exits the Miss Universe 2023 competition held in El Salvador at the Top 10.
Michelle Dee wins Voice for Change at Miss Universe 2023
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' Michelle Dee was among the three Gold winners of the Miss Universe 2023 Voice for Change.