President Marcos forms human rights ‘super body’
MANILA, Philippines — A “super body” has been formed by President Marcos to further enhance human rights protection in the country, Malacañang announced on Sunday.
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Masterful Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown
PERTH, Australia – Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko clinched the IBF lightweight world title on Sunday after producing a supreme performance to stop Australia's George Kambosos in the 11th round in Perth.
Irving, Doncic lead Mavs over Thunder
LOS ANGELES, United States -- The Dallas Mavericks dug deep in the second half to erase a double-digit deficit, holding off the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time.)
Marcos forms human rights coordination body
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a body on human rights coordination to enhance mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, a move viewed by advocates as a "desperate attempt to window-dress" the situation in the country.
AFP revising recruitment to target youth
MANILA, Philippines — Revisions are being made in the current recruitment policies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of efforts to encourage more fresh graduates or young professionals to enlist, according to Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.
House bill on overseas online voting hurdles 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — Moves to allow internet registration and voting among overseas Filipinos gained ground at the House of Representatives, which approved a measure on this on second reading.
CHR lauds SC decision calling red-tagging 'threat to life, liberty and security'
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) declaring red-tagging, vilification, labelling and guilt by association as threatening to one’s right to life, liberty, or security.
UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
UNITED NATIONS, United States — The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to grant the Palestinians additional rights in the global body and backed their drive for full membership, which is blocked by the United States.