BBM creates human rights 'super body'
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a human rights «super body» composed of key government agencies, Malacañang bared on Sunday.
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Djokovic follows Nadal to early exit in Rome
ROME – Novak Djokovic's performance was so poor on Sunday (Monday in Manila) that even the 24-time Grand Slam champion admitted it was «concerning.»
Atlanta Hawks win NBA draft lottery
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years.
Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence
MANILA, Philippines — The civilian-led mission aiming to deliver supplies to Filipino fisherfolk in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, will proceed with the trip despite the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in the area, its organizer said on Monday. Atin Ito Coalition will sail to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal from May 14 to 17 to bring supplies to fishers and install buoys bearing the message: “West Philippine Sea is ours!” Akbayan Party president and Atin Ito co-convenor Rafaela David stressed that the upcoming civilian mission is a legitimate exercise of Filipinos’ right to movement within the country’s territory. David called the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in Panatag Shoal “lamentable, but not surprising.” “It only underscores the urgency of civilianizing the area in response to China's militarization,” she said. Ray Powell, director of SeaLight, an open-source research initiative that tracks Chinese maritime activity, said on X that China is deploying a “huge force” to blockade Panatag Shoal. “By this time tomorrow at least four coast guard and 26 large maritime militia ships on blockade (not counting ‘dark’ vessels),” Powell said. Atin Ito’s voyage comes less than two weeks after the China Coast Guard water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources headed to Panatag Shoal to assist Filipino fishers in the area. The coalition said that Beijing’s actions unite and inspire them to further defend Filipinos’ rights. “Atin Ito shall press forward with our peaceful voyage undeterred by any intimidation. We will sail with determination, not provocation, to civilianize the region and safeguard our territorial integrity,” David said.
Press Release - Chiz lauds creation of special human rights body
Senator Chiz Escudero on Monday (May 13) lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country.
Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — After three games that went down to the wire, the Indiana Pacers were off and running early in Game 4.
Amnesty International says new rights body unnecessary, won't fix crisis
MANILA, Philippines — Amnesty International Philippines criticized the newly-formed special committee on human rights coordination as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy as it urged the Marcos government to prioritize genuine solutions to the country's human rights issues.
Ben&Ben releases 'Comets,' explains 4-year launch delay
MANILA, Philippines — Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Ben&Ben released their new single "Comets."