Private citizens mull abuse raps vs Willie Revillame - Nation - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), an attached agency of the Office of the President, meanwhile, likened the “macho-dancing' kid incident to prostitution.
'That prostitution is a normal act was the undercurrent of Jan-Jan’s performance. The loud response of adult audiences and his family toward his dance mirrors the depressing reality of society’s misconception,' the agency said in a statement.
The commission also asked television networks to avoid cultivating a “culture' where “sexual travesty' among children is “rewarded with money.'
“If they would grow up in a culture where sexual travesty is normal, appreciated, and rewarded with money, a generation of prostitutes is what this country will produce. Why? Because a prostitute is one who sells one's abilities, talent or name for an unworthy purpose,' the statement read.
The PCW added that it is currently coordinating with the MTRCB, the Optical Media Board and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility to devise a code of ethics “for gender sensitive and gender fair practices in media.' — with Andreo Calonzo/KBK/RSJ, GMA News"
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution
Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution: "Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution
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Manila, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines made its first step in coming up with an environment-friendly transport model for the country, which the government hopes will help reduce pollution.
The distribution of the 20 Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded electric tricycles or e-trikes in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila, Philippines' capital, on Wednesday came a week after a lawmaker proposed banning the use of plastic bags in major establishments.
In a statement, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist Sohail Hasnie said that every 20,000 e-trikes that are introduced to Manila's streets will save the 100,000 liters of foreign fuel imports each day or about 35 million U.S. dollars annually. ADB said e-trikes are more sustainable and energy-efficient.
'This initiative not only benefits the environment, but it also supports the Philippines drive to become more energy independent,' Hasnie added."
English.news.cn 2011-04-13 15:19:31 FeedbackPrintRSS
Manila, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines made its first step in coming up with an environment-friendly transport model for the country, which the government hopes will help reduce pollution.
The distribution of the 20 Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded electric tricycles or e-trikes in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila, Philippines' capital, on Wednesday came a week after a lawmaker proposed banning the use of plastic bags in major establishments.
In a statement, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist Sohail Hasnie said that every 20,000 e-trikes that are introduced to Manila's streets will save the 100,000 liters of foreign fuel imports each day or about 35 million U.S. dollars annually. ADB said e-trikes are more sustainable and energy-efficient.
'This initiative not only benefits the environment, but it also supports the Philippines drive to become more energy independent,' Hasnie added."
Mindanews » GPH, NDF peace negotiators upbeat on talks
Mindanews » GPH, NDF peace negotiators upbeat on talks: "GPH, NDF peace negotiators upbeat on talks
By Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan | Wednesday| April 13, 2011 | Filed under: GRP-NDF, Top Stories
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/12 April) – Two peace negotiators, one coming from the Philippine government and the other from the National Democratic Front (NDF) yesterday said the prospects for the recently resumed peace talks between the two parties were looking good.
GPH peace panel member Ednar Dayanghirang and NDF peace panel vice chair Fidel Agcaoili spoke in a forum yesterday at the Grand Men Seng Hotel here, on the updates of the peace process which resumed in Oslo, Norway in February.
Dayanghirang, however, said “kailangan din talaga ang (we really need) people’s participation” in building an atmosphere conducive to dialogue.
He said that based on lessons learned from the past negotiations it is necessary to secure parallel venues for the talks, acknowledge that military actions cannot resolve armed conflict, bring public voice to the negotiating table, and recognize the vital role of civil society and media."
By Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan | Wednesday| April 13, 2011 | Filed under: GRP-NDF, Top Stories
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/12 April) – Two peace negotiators, one coming from the Philippine government and the other from the National Democratic Front (NDF) yesterday said the prospects for the recently resumed peace talks between the two parties were looking good.
GPH peace panel member Ednar Dayanghirang and NDF peace panel vice chair Fidel Agcaoili spoke in a forum yesterday at the Grand Men Seng Hotel here, on the updates of the peace process which resumed in Oslo, Norway in February.
Dayanghirang, however, said “kailangan din talaga ang (we really need) people’s participation” in building an atmosphere conducive to dialogue.
He said that based on lessons learned from the past negotiations it is necessary to secure parallel venues for the talks, acknowledge that military actions cannot resolve armed conflict, bring public voice to the negotiating table, and recognize the vital role of civil society and media."
BusinessWorld Online Edition |Japanese firms eyeing shift need a ‘good environment’
BusinessWorld Online Edition |Japanese firms eyeing shift need a ‘good environment’: "Japanese firms eyeing shift need a ‘good environment’
POWER SUPPLY and infrastructure issues have to be addressed by the government if it wants to attract Japanese companies looking to relocate their quake-hit factories, an embassy official said.
'With [a] good environment, they might be encouraged to shift production in the Philippines,' said Shinzuke Shimizu, head of chancery at the Japanese embassy, in an interview last Friday.
President Benigno S. C. Aquino III last month ordered the Trade department to consider lobbying Japanese firms to pull up stakes after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused plant shutdowns and supply disruptions.
'A serious concern is stable electricity. Some electronic products need constant, regular electricity,' Mr. Shimizu told BusinessWorld.
He also cited Metro Manila’s heavy traffic, which makes transporting goods from areas south of the metropolis to the north difficult.
'If these are improved, Japanese companies may consider investing in the Philippines,' Mr. Shimizu said.
A representative of the local Japanese business chamber, meanwhile, said the country offered some advantages. An investments official also said the Philippines was ready to welcome additional Japanese investments."
POWER SUPPLY and infrastructure issues have to be addressed by the government if it wants to attract Japanese companies looking to relocate their quake-hit factories, an embassy official said.
'With [a] good environment, they might be encouraged to shift production in the Philippines,' said Shinzuke Shimizu, head of chancery at the Japanese embassy, in an interview last Friday.
President Benigno S. C. Aquino III last month ordered the Trade department to consider lobbying Japanese firms to pull up stakes after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused plant shutdowns and supply disruptions.
'A serious concern is stable electricity. Some electronic products need constant, regular electricity,' Mr. Shimizu told BusinessWorld.
He also cited Metro Manila’s heavy traffic, which makes transporting goods from areas south of the metropolis to the north difficult.
'If these are improved, Japanese companies may consider investing in the Philippines,' Mr. Shimizu said.
A representative of the local Japanese business chamber, meanwhile, said the country offered some advantages. An investments official also said the Philippines was ready to welcome additional Japanese investments."
Araw Ng Kagitingan – A Day of Valor | The Negros Chronicle - News around Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental, Philippines
Araw Ng Kagitingan – A Day of Valor | The Negros Chronicle - News around Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental, Philippines: "THE CIVIC CIRCLE
This week we enjoy a holiday called Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly known as Bataan Day. On this day, April 9, 1942, the Filipino-American forces in Bataan surrendered to the Japanese imperial Army. At dawn, 9 April 1942, Major General Edward P. King, Jr., commanding Luzon Force, Bataan, Philippine Islands, surrendered more than 76,000 (67,000 Filipinos, 1,000 Chinese Filipinos, and 11,796 Americans) starving and diseaseridden men. Thus begun the Death March, where almost 20,000 prisoner of war died.
Of the 52,000 who survived the march (42,000 Filipinos and 9,200 Americans) the prisoners of war were forced to endure a 90-mile (140 km) march to captivity at Camp O’Donnell . Those who were lucky to travel on trucks to San Fernando endured more than 25 additional miles of marching. Prisoners were beaten randomly and denied food and water. Those who fell behind were usually executed or left to die; the sides of the roads were littered with the dead and the dying. Of those imprisoned at Camp O’Donnel in Capas, Tarlac 30,000 more died “There are times,’’ United States Secretary of War Henry Stimson said, “when men have to die.’’ Tens of thousands of men died defending Bataan during World War II."
This week we enjoy a holiday called Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly known as Bataan Day. On this day, April 9, 1942, the Filipino-American forces in Bataan surrendered to the Japanese imperial Army. At dawn, 9 April 1942, Major General Edward P. King, Jr., commanding Luzon Force, Bataan, Philippine Islands, surrendered more than 76,000 (67,000 Filipinos, 1,000 Chinese Filipinos, and 11,796 Americans) starving and diseaseridden men. Thus begun the Death March, where almost 20,000 prisoner of war died.
Of the 52,000 who survived the march (42,000 Filipinos and 9,200 Americans) the prisoners of war were forced to endure a 90-mile (140 km) march to captivity at Camp O’Donnell . Those who were lucky to travel on trucks to San Fernando endured more than 25 additional miles of marching. Prisoners were beaten randomly and denied food and water. Those who fell behind were usually executed or left to die; the sides of the roads were littered with the dead and the dying. Of those imprisoned at Camp O’Donnel in Capas, Tarlac 30,000 more died “There are times,’’ United States Secretary of War Henry Stimson said, “when men have to die.’’ Tens of thousands of men died defending Bataan during World War II."
PIA daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines
PIA daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines: "The AFP is upbeat in its battle in winning peace through social networking sites. To date, more than 6,000 fans have registered in the Armed Forces of the Philippines official Facebook Fan Page while more than a thousand followers were drawn to @TeamAFP Twitter account.
According to the AFP, the social networking sites are good venues to get updates and feedbacks on vital issues from the public in a democratic yet peaceful approach.
The AFP considers this a positive development in its continuing fight for peace and campaign against violence. Thus, Facebook and Twitter became an avenue in realizing the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan.”"
According to the AFP, the social networking sites are good venues to get updates and feedbacks on vital issues from the public in a democratic yet peaceful approach.
The AFP considers this a positive development in its continuing fight for peace and campaign against violence. Thus, Facebook and Twitter became an avenue in realizing the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan.”"
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Presidential Communications Operations Office – Committee on Media Affairs and Strategic Communications (PCOO – CMASC) in partnership w/ Asia Society Philippines & Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted the ASEAN 2017 Dialogues held 11 July 2017 at AIM, Makati, Philippines. Attending the dialogue is Amb.Zara Jane Juan, Convener , Climate Change Peace Building for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNDSG) of sailing for peace United Nation's International Day of Peace Vigil MALUSOG ANG PINOY! United Nations Friends Photo Credit: Aloy Menez
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