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Hong Kong legislature votes for law banning national anthem insults
(UPDATED) Lawmakers approve the bill with 41 in favor and one against, but the 75-seat chamber's pro-democracy faction refuses to vote and instead shouts slogans denouncing the law
Hong Kong risks new unrest with China anthem bill – opposition
Pro-democracy lawmaker Tanya Chan says the city is now in a 'very delicate and sensitive situation'
After Bretman Rock video, NHCP says dancing to national anthem violates flag law
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines posts a notice to the public following complaints over a video of vlogger Bretman Rock twerking to 'Lupang Hinirang'
U.S. indicts Chinese hackers over giant 2015 data breach
'The allegations in the indictment unsealed today outline the activities of a brazen China-based computer hacking group that committed one of the worst data breaches in history,' says Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski.
Schoolgirl anthem protest sparks intense debate in Australia
Nine-year-old Harper Nielsen is punished with detention for refusing to stand for the Australian national anthem, a song she says ignores the nation's indigenous people
34 arrested for sitting out national anthem at 'The Hows of Us' screening
(UPDATED) The operation at a moviehouse in Lemery, Batangas, is part of Calabarzon cops' Oplan Bandila
Trump tweets: No pay for NFL anthem protesters
The US President provokes another round of debate on pro football players kneeling in protest during the national anthem
The big announcements at EA Play ahead of E3 2018
Learn more about what Electronic Arts has in store for gamers ahead of E3 at its EA Play press conference
'Iskul Bukol': Netizens slam Sotto over 'Bayang Magiliw' gaffe
Senate President Vicente Sotto III refers to the Philippine national anthem as 'Bayang Magiliw,' instead of its actual title, 'Lupang Hinirang'
Furious China calls Hong Kong student leader 'enemy of the people'
The vilification of the 21-year-old Alice Cheung comes as concern grows there is no longer room for open political debate in Hong Kong under pressure from Beijing
Defiant Hong Kong football fans boo Chinese anthem
Fans unfurl a large Hong Kong regional flag in the stands of Mong Kok Stadium while loud booing was heard during the broadcast of the Chinese national anthem. Some supporters turn their backs on the field.
Disrespecting China's anthem can now cost 3 years jail
China has been fine-tuning legislation on the proper way and place to sing its national anthem, recently tightening rules that already bar people from performing it at parties, weddings and funerals
Olympic champion Ervin kneels during U.S. anthem
Veteran US national swimmer Anthony Ervin took a knee after anchoring the team in the mixed 200m medley relay
NBA anthem protests would be 'counter-productive', says Steph Curry
Stephen Curry has been a target for U.S. President Donald Trump but doesn't support kneeling in protest during the national anthem
Kobe Bryant says he'd kneel for anthem if he was still playing
Kobe Bryant weighs in on the anthem protests in the sports world on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast
NBA memo says players must stand for national anthem
Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum suggests that teams make an effort in their first home game to address the current political climate by having players and coaches give a pregame address to their fans
NFL player Delanie Walker says he's received death threats over anthem protest
The Tennessee Titans player says the 'words of hate' motivates him to continue his work in creating dialogue on race matters
Sour note: China bans parodies of national anthem
The March of the Volunteers can no longer be played as background music in public places and inappropriate private performances of the song are also forbidden it said
How to sing PH national anthem, and display symbols in proposed flag code
A House bill sets tougher penalties for improper singing of Lupang Hinirang as well as incorrect usage of the Philippine flag and other national symbols
[E3 2017] Electronic Arts begins E3 with its big guns
Electronic Arts takes out its big guns from a Battlefield 1 expansion a new game from Bioware called Anthem and a ton of Star Wars Battlefront II
Athlete activists make voices heard
The scattered protests are part of a trend towards activism among athletes that has become increasingly visible in recent years
Philadelphia 76ers apologize over anthem singer snub
Singer Sevyn Streeter tweets the team booted her from the performance minutes before she was set to sing because she was wearing a We Matter jersey
Raptors launch NBA pre-season with a protest, and a win over Warriors
Raptors players stood with arms locked during both the Canadian and US national anthems in their version of the controversial anthem protests
LeBron, Curry back Kaepernick but won't protest anthem
The NBA has a league rule which requires players to stand for the national anthem
NFL: Kaepernick says he received death threats over anthem protest
The 49ers quarterback says his protest of the US national anthem has led to death threats he says
NFL players protest anthem on 15th anniversary of 9/11
Several NFL players join San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick s controversial protest against racial inequality on the 15th anniversary of the 9 11 attacks
NFL star Kaepernick explains decision to protest US national anthem
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has angered some by refusing to stand for the national anthem
Jessica Sanchez records DNC anthem for Hillary Clinton
Stronger Together which Jessica recorded just days before the DNC will follow Hillary Clinton on her campaign trail
WATCH: Katy Perry releases inspirational Olympic theme 'Rise'
Rio Olympians have a new anthem to get them hyped for competition
Davaoeños attempt Guinness world record in Duterte rally
Supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte try to break the Guinness World Record for the Simultaneous Singing of the National Anthem a record currently held by Bangladesh
IN PHOTOS: Lady Gaga performs US national anthem at Super Bowl 50
The pop star sang a rousing rendition of the American national anthem
WATCH: 'Asia's Got Talent' star Gwyneth Dorado sings national anthem at SONA 2015
Gwyneth is one of the grand finalists of Asia s Got Talent season 1
Millions of records stolen from US health insurer Anthem
Anthem says the hackers were able to obtain names birthdays addresses and Social Security numbers from the database though medical information or financial details may not have been taken
Heroes Project PH: Scholarships for disadvantaged youth
Heroes Project PH is an initiative founded by Mike Chan vocalist of the band Mike Chan and Anthem with the help of other musicians It currently focuses on giving free education to students
Webhits: Beer fridge only opens if Canadian anthem is sung
Beer company Molson creates a fridge that will only dispense cans upon singing the Canadian national anthem
QUIZ: How well do you know Philippine independence?
How familiar are you with details pertaining to Philippine independence?
Grammy winner Ashanti to sing national anthem at Pacquiao-Bradley II
Grammy Award winner Ashanti will sing the National Anthem at the rematch between WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao asks Jessica Sanchez to sing in Macau fight
Jessica Sanchez says yes
Joey Ayala's version of 'Lupang Hinirang'
You ll never sing the national anthem the same way again says Joey Ayala
Pacquiao Watch: Who will sing the national anthem?
Manny Pacquiao is dedicating his Macau fight to Typhoon Yolanda victims Who will sing the national anthem in what promises to be an emotional match?
PH national anthem: Lost in translation
The original lyrics of the Philippine national anthem were in Spanish then translated into English before sung in Filipino after 1956
Jessica Sanchez sings Star Spangled Banner 'like an angel'
The much awaited Pacquiao vs Bradley bout had another highlight: Jessica Sanchez s performance
