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Journalist Killed in Balochistan, PEC Demands Probe

Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the killing of a senior journalist in Balochistan on World Press Freedom Day and demands a thorough investigation over the incident that led to…

A Blooming Journey: Floral Splendor VI by Floral Artists Manila

“Floral Splendor VI”, an immersive journey into the captivating realm of floral artistry opened May 4, 2024 at Imahika Gallery and will grace the gallery from May 4 to May 26, 2024.   The opening reception of Floral Splendor VI…

BCU Trains Book Writers and Researchers In The Art and Science of Scholarly Publishing

by Genevieve Balance Kupang and Fred Florenz O. Abastillas Baguio Central University (BCU) recently held a two-day training workshop last April 29-30, 2024, titled “Write and Publish: Books & High-Impact Journals,” a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to research excellence.…

Vietnam celebrates another anniversary of the end of the war and its reunification

On 30 April, Vietnam will celebrate the forty-ninth anniversary of the end of the war and the achievement of national reunification. The capital Hanoi and the more populous Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) were draped in red flags and…

EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Mercury in 5 China-Made Skin Whitening Creams

Dangerous Cosmetics with Mercury Touted as “Key to Perfect Skin” 3 May 2024, Quezon City.  Following its recent exposé on five Pakistan-made mercury-containing skin- lightening products sold locally, the EcoWaste Coalition today announced it also detected mercury in five China-made…

Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne 1931-2024: Founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka

Born November 5th 1931, Dr. Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne founded Sri Lanka’s Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement. The concept of “Shrama-dana” directly translates as “donating your labour”, a concept adopted by A.T.Ariyaratne when working as a high school teacher at Nalanda College, where…

EcoWaste Coalition to Parents: Pick Lead-Safe Activity Toys for Kids

27 April 2024, Quezon City.  Following the safety tips issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activity toys for indoor and outdoor use, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded the public to also select toys that are not coated with…

Modi Could Squander an Unprecedented Chance at Normalizing India-Pakistan Ties

Mired in economic and internal crises, Pakistan is primed for normalization and trade with India—but Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government is failing to seize the chance By Salman Rafi Sheikh When Narendra Modi returned to power for a second term…

CSOs Denounce ADB’s Draft Safeguards Policy, Call for Immediate Revisions

Manila, 25 April 2024 – Ahead of the ADB’s Annual Meeting next month, civil society groups are firmly calling on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to go back to the drawing board and overhaul the draft Environmental and Social Framework…

Writers’ Group Presents ‘Poems in Print’ Exhibit: A Celebration of Local Poetry at Kapihan Café, Legazpi City

Legazpi, Albay– Rhymes of PEG, a community of writers and artists, is set to hold a “Poems in Print” Exhibit at Kapihan Café in Legazpi City, Albay from April 27 to May 11, 2024. Featuring poetry pieces by local writers,…

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