Gov’t relies on ‘holistic,’ survivor-centered approach to address trafficking
MANILA, Philippines — Victims of human trafficking don’t all look the same and experience the same type of violence.
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What’s new in Singapore’s Sentosa: A tech and nature-inspired attraction, your next must-visit
SINGAPORE — While Taylor Swift certainly lit up Singapore this March, Sentosa Island has unveiled a light spectacle of its own with the launch of a new immersive “multi-sensory” landmark.
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It’s women’s month and women around the world are celebrating their time as they actively promote gender equality and women empowerment. So many are the words we hear very often that cry out for “girl power” and, just like the lyrics in a song by a popular girl group called Little Mix that goes, “you make it rain but I’ll make it shower,” the plight of women everywhere is actually more than meets the eye.
Karapatan ng kababaihan, isusulong ng lady solon sa United Nations | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Women’s Month, sumaludo ang isang kongresista sa kakayahan at katatagan ng mga kababaihan at sinabing kanyang ipagpapatuloy ang pagsisilbi at ipaglalaban ang kanilang mga karapatan tungo sa “gender equality”.
Resolusyon hinimok ang Kamara imbestigahan pamamaril sa Pampanga demolition | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Hinihikayat ngayon ng isang mambabatas ang agarang imbestigasyon at pagkundena ng Kamara sa nangyaring marahas na demolisyon sa Angeles City, Pampanga ngayong linggo, bagay na nauwi sa pamamaril sa ilang residente.
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
MANILA, Philippines — Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor.
Filipina lawmakers to attend UN women's rights session
MANILA, Philippines – Two Filipina lawmakers are set to represent the Philippines in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women from March 14-22 at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
LTO may resume delivery of driver’s license this month
MANILA, Philippines — With the expected delivery of plastic cards in the coming days, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to resume the issuance of driver’s licenses this month.