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The leader of the United Filipino Seafarers (UFS), Engr. Nelson Ramirez, has publicly criticized AMOR Seaman on his Facebook page for its ties to Atty. Panambo, a prominent lawyer known for representing seafarer claims. AMOR Seaman has been notably active in recent policy debates on the Magna Carta for Seafarers, challenging key ...
Read more at Nutshell PHDuring the review of the anti-bullying programs in the Senate, Senator Robin Padilla said slight physical bullying is more manageable than mental torture, noting it helped him to become stronger in facing his life.
Read more at Nutshell PHPresident Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. is seeking to digitalize government transactions, particularly at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), to curb rampant smuggling in the country. In an interview, the President noted that it might be helpful to look into successful approaches being employed by several countries, and apply them to the Philippines. #In60words...
Read more at Nutshell PHPhilippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa was on Wednesday acquitted of tax evasion, among a slew of charges she has long maintained are politically motivated, calling the verdict a victory for truth. Ressa, who shared the Peace Prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov in 2021, still faces three other cases, including a cyber libel conviction now under appeal that could mean nearly seven years in prison....
Read more at Nutshell PHKillings of journalists and media workers surged 50 percent in 2022 to reach 86 worldwide, marking one death every four days, UN cultural body UNESCO said Monday. Last year's increase followed three years with lower violence against reporters, with an average of 58 killings annually in 2019-21. #In60words
Read more at Nutshell PHPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vouched for the appointment of several retired generals to the key positions in the Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the National Security Adviser (NSA). #In60words
Read more at Nutshell PHPresident Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. said the investment pledges by Chinese businessmen during his state visit to China is expected to create many jobs for Filipinos. Its certainly going to produce many, many jobs, when the investments come into play, when they start their operations, said Marcos. #In60words
Read more at Nutshell PHQuezon City 4th District Representative Marvin Rillo has filed House Bill 4340, granting a 7-days paid bereavement leave for a private or public sector employee, following the death of a spouse, biological or adoptive parent or child, or a full or half-blood brother or sister. #In60words
Read more at Nutshell PHLas PiƱas City Trial Court acquitted Juanito Jose Remulla III the son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Boying Remulla of illegal possession of drugs charges on Friday, January 6, 2022. There is reasonable doubt that the accused received and possessed the parcel delivered to him with the knowledge, consciousness, and awareness that said parcel contained marijuana, it said. #In60words...
Read more at Nutshell PHIn an interview in Beijing, Marcos said that Xi seemed to be very interested in strengthening the relationship between the Philippines and China, which turned sour in the last decade due to maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
Read more at Nutshell PHJose Maria Joma Sison, the founding member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), has passed away at the age of 83. According to the CPP, Sison passed away at 840 p.m on Friday, December 16, after two weeks of confinement in a hopsital in Utrecht, The Netherlands. #In60words
Read more at Nutshell PHPresident Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. granted service recognition incentive for employees in the executive department at a uniform rate not exceeding P20,000. Personnel from the Bureau of Corrections, Philippine Coast Guard, and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority are also entitled to get the service recognition incentive. #In60words...
Read more at Nutshell PHEuropean businessmen reacted positively as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stayed committed to the regional economic integration initiatives and soldiering on despite catching colds in Brussels, Belgium. #In60words
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