Day: November 16, 2025
Quezon City OKs permit for rally at People Power Monument to continue on Monday
The Quezon City government has issued a permit to the United People’s Initiative (UPI) to continue its rally at the People Power Monument on EDSA on Monday.
BI holds special human rights training for BI officers handling detainees
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently conducted a specialized training on human rights for personnel of the BI”s Warden Facility to ensure that they handle detainees professionally and with respect for human dignity.
Liza Marcos inspired by Clooneys” work in upholding human rights, press freedom
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos over the weekend recounted her encounter with Hollywood couple George and Amal Clooney as joyful and inspiring, especially with their track record in upholding human rights and press freedom.
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina”s verdict
Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year.
Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan –poll
The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defense if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday.
US House speaker says ‘nothing to hide” in Epstein files
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he believed the approaching vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein should help put to rest allegations that President Donald Trump had any connection to the late sex offender’s abuse and trafficking of underage girls.
Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat
China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan’s new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.
JONATHAN TURLEY: When the law goes to the dogs
Dogs with guns and fire? Legal expert explores bizarre cases where pets caused serious damage and the complex liability laws that apply to canine-caused chaos.
Pop culture embraces smoking as ‘cool’ again — and Gen Z youth are watching
While teen smoking drops to under 3%, health experts fear pop culture revival could undo progress as 90% of long-term smokers start before age 18.
Yungblud cancels remaining tour dates on doctor’s orders after concerning health test results
British musician Yungblud cancelled the remaining tour dates on his 2025 tour under doctor’s orders after concerning blood and voice test results.
