A Manila court has issued a warrant of arrest on Tuesday against former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and several others in connection with the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine other individuals. SUSPENDED Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. SUSPENDED …
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Senators cheer for Gilas Pilipinas
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri led fellow senators in cheering for Team Philippines and rejoiced with the country after Gilas Pilipinas' “convincing” 96-75 victory over China's basketball team during their FIBA World Cup match Saturday. “This was the most important game of all. For our pride and for our …
Read More »Alberta to limit gender-affirming health-care for trans youth
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta parents will need to give permission before a student aged 15 and under can use a name or pronoun at school other than what they were given at birth. More detail coming at a news conference Thursday Alberta will prohibit hormonal treatment, puberty blockers and …
Read More »Sask. premier to use notwithstanding clause to veto judge ruling on school pronoun policy
A judge has granted an injunction to halt a Saskatchewan policy that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to go by different names and pronouns at school. Judge says policy cannot be implemented, enforced until court rules on its legitimacy A Regina judge has ruled that the Saskatchewan …
Read More »Poilievre backs banning trans women from female sports, change rooms and bathrooms
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate over trans rights on Wednesday, saying “biological males” should be banned from women’s sports, change rooms and bathrooms. Conservative leader says federal jurisdiction may limit what he can do to restrict trans women's access Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate …
Read More »‘They don’t represent me’: LGBTQ Muslims, allies speak out after ‘parental rights’ protests
Muslims across Canada say the current political climate is dangerous for young people from Muslim backgrounds, in light of heated protests and statements last month over schools teaching gender identity. Muslim Association of Canada wants Trudeau, school boards to apologize for pro-LGBTQ education stance Muslims across Canada say the current …
Read More »Marcos security adviser cites ‘important’ Church role in ending violence, terrorism
THE government's anti-insurgency task force is open to suggestions from the Catholic Church in adopting “moral and ethical approaches in addressing communist insurgency,” President Ferdinand Marcos' security adviser said on Saturday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Screengrab from RTVM At the same time, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año welcomed the …
Read More »D.C. becomes latest community with a curfew despite doubts that keeping kids at home will reduce crime
Young people in multiple D.C. neighbourhoods are now under a nightly curfew as officials try to get a grip on a soaring crime rate — even though research shows the measures don't have much impact. Research suggests community curfews have little impact on crime Washington, D.C., arguably one of the …
Read More »Heavy rains kill 1, displace over 100K families, damage P500M crops, infrastructure–NDRRMC
At least one person was killed, over 100,000 families affected and about P500 million worth of crops and infrastructure were damaged across seven regions in the country due to strong rains, according to the government's disaster agency. A man braves heavy showers and winds while inspecting his corn farm as …
Read More »Marcos reaffirms ‘territorial rights,’ says PH will respond
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday reaffirmed that the Philippines will continue to defend its “territorial sovereignty, our territorial rights” and said that the government will respond but did not disclose “operational details.” “Now, once again, we have received the news that now, the nine-dash line has …
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