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'Infodemics': Forum on Information and Democracy names working group members
The 17-member steering committee of the 'working group on infodemics' holds its first meeting to finalize a call for contributions on democratic guarantees in the online space
Forum on Information and Democracy launches working group to fight 'information chaos'
The working group's steering committee will be co-chaired by Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, and Marietje Schaake, international policy director at the Stanford Cyber Policy Center
Rights groups slam anti-terror bill that will institutionalize Duterte's abuse of power
Human rights groups call out the Duterte government for prioritizing the anti-terror bill while the Philippines is in the middle of a pandemic
Companies fear protracted slump – World Economic Forum
(UPDATED) Company risk managers surveyed by the World Economic Forum fear an extended downturn and bankruptcies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
[HIGHLIGHTS] Lawfare: Weaponizing the law vs democratic dissent
Legal experts, civil society organizations, and sectoral groups gather in an international forum to talk about 'lawfare'
Media and lawfare: Journalists 'woke up to a storm' under Duterte administration
'2020 should be the time for action, and should be a time for reflection that leads to very concrete steps,' says Rappler managing editor Glenda Gloria
‘Guns, drug lists, trolls…but Duterte's biggest weapon is the law’
At a forum on lawfare at De La Salle University, former UP law dean Pacifico Agabin says the law 'is always double-bladed, it can be used for good and it can be used for evil'
[ANALYSIS] How do we survive? The rise of data colonialism and digital dictatorships
The following is a speech delivered by historian Yuval Harari at the 2020 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, in its session entitled 'How to Survive the 21st Century'
Greta Thunberg says climate demands 'completely ignored' at Davos
'We had a few demands (coming into the World Economic Forum). Of course these demands have been completely ignored. We expected nothing less,' the teenage climate activist said.
U.S. tells Thunberg to 'study economics' in Davos climate spat
The spat between US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Greta Thunberg highlights the tensions over climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Suspected Russian 'plumber' spies found in Davos in 2019
A Swiss newspaper says the two men, who were stopped but not arrested in August 2019, were suspected of carrying out 'preparatory work' for spying on the World Economic Forum, which is taking place in Davos this week
Trump rejects climate 'prophets of doom' as Thunberg warns Davos
(UPDATED) Meanwhile, Greta Thunberg underlines the message that has inspired millions around the world – that governments are failing to wake up to the reality of climate change
Filipinos find it hard to move up the social ladder – WEF
The Philippines ranks 61st out of 82 countries in social mobility, says the World Economic Forum's inaugural Global Social Mobility report
Trump and Thunberg face off as Davos warms to climate action
From climate change to tensions in the Middle East, via trade conflicts and fears of pandemics, over 3,000 delegates at the World Economic Forum will thrash out challenges as imposing as the Swiss Alps
Davos bosses sound alarm over climate, political fires
The World Economic Forum says the survey is a call to arms as wildfires rage in Australia and governments struggle to articulate collective action on climate change
Trump to headline Davos summit
The meeting's theme this year is 'Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World' and it will place an emphasis on a more inclusive model of capitalism
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro to skip Davos meeting
A Brazilian delegation will still be present, though details are still unclear
Rich nations urged to do 'fair share' as global refugee meet begins
'At this time of turbulence, the international community must do far more to shoulder this responsibility together,' says UN chief Antonio Guterres
Philippines drops to No. 16 in Gender Gap Report 2020
The World Economic Forum notes a considerable widening of the political empowerment gap in the Philippines
Gender workplace equality 257 years away – WEF
While women appear to be gradually closing the gender gap in areas such as politics, health and education, workplace inequality is not expected to be erased until the year 2276, says a report by the World Economic Forum
Greta Thunberg slams 'misleading' climate pledges at chaotic UN summit
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, the Time magazine person of 2019, says the UN climate forum has become an 'opportunity for countries to negotiate loopholes and avoid raising their ambition'
Saudi media summit held a year after Khashoggi murder
Riyadh, which appears to be intensifying a crackdown on free expression, is seeking to shore up its international reputation following criticism over its human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit next November
Private and public sector leaders gather for disaster risk reduction and management forum
This is the 8th Top Leaders Forum organized by the National Resilience Council and ARISE Philippines
100,000 Maranao sign petition to halt planned military camps in Marawi
Increased military presence in the war-ravaged city may rile up residents' cultural and religious sensitivities, and take up land that has historic meaning to the Maranao people, the petitioners say
Filipino wins int'l award on global health impact
PRESS RELEASE: Garilao is nominated for the effectiveness of the Zuellig Family Foundation’s Health Change Model (HCM), helping local political chief executives to assume responsibility for improving health systems, services, and indicators
PH health care, infra, institutions among worst in the world – WEF
The Philippines is down 8 spots in the World Economic Forum's 2019 Global Competitiveness Report
Philippines helms 1st ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum
The aim of the meeting is to share knowledge and develop a framework for cooperative enforcement of data privacy laws and cross-border data flow
Fiji PM labels Australia PM 'very insulting' after Pacific standoff
Leaders of the other 17 nations in the Pacific Island Forum have called on Canberra to do more to cut emissions and curb Australia's lucrative coal industry
Ardern backs Pacific on climate, puts heat on Australia
Australia's role in the Pacific Islands Forum is in doubt after leaders of the low-lying nations question whether its leader is committed to curbing a problem seen as a threat to their survival
Ecumenical groups condemn sedition charges vs bishops, priests
Ecumenical Bishops Forum and Isaiah Ministry say the actions of the Duterte administration against critics show his steady move towards violent repression and total dictatorship
Pacific leaders want summit focus on climate, not China
The Pacific islands are now a hotbed of aid projects and charm offensives as anxiety over China's presence grows
Groups hit 'pattern of attacks' against democratic institutions
'Papatayin nila ang demokrasya kaya anyone who helps in strengthening democracy...sisirain nila kasi media is one of the pillars of democracy,' says Vera Files president Ellen Tordesillas
UK, Canada underscore role of free press in fostering democracies
'A free and responsible media is fundamental to an open and democratic society,' says British Ambassador Daniel Pruce at a forum on press freedom and responsibility at the Ateneo de Manila University
Xi says more nations joining Belt and Road, $64B in deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'clean and green development' and financial sustainability under the Belt and Road Initiative, but critics remain wary
PH to get $10B in deals, investments from Duterte's China visit – DTI
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says more than 20,000 jobs are expected to be created by deals to be signed on the sidelines of President Rodrigo Duterte's participation at the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
Arroyo on PH-China economic ties: Better than ever
Facing Chinese investors gathered in Taguig City, Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo says China is in a 'class of its own'
Guess: Will ex-Ombudsman Morales run for public office?
It's a question that has been on many Filipinos' minds since the feisty Conchita Carpio Morales retired from government
'Democracy is sick, truth the only antidote' – Morales
Truth 'should be weaponized to the full extent of shaming' candidates linked to corruption, says former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
Bishop David: 'Biggest lie' to say drug war is against drugs
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David admits the Catholic Church has 'failed to educate consciences,' leading to the support of many Catholics for drug war killings
WATCH: Disinformation and Democratic Decay Forum 2019
Bookmark this page to watch the Disinformation and Democratic Decay Forum on Monday and Tuesday, April 22 and 23
Be discerning of news sources, journalists urge students
'You should know the legitimate media from the illegitimate ones,' says educator Marissa Balidoy at #MoveCavite
What makes #TheLeaderIWant? Walking the talk, students say
Keep it real, students remind candidates
Chel Diokno to Duterte: Stop weaponizing lists
Otso Diretso candidates Erin Tañada and Florin Hilbay also slam the government for threatening to release a new narco list, saying it is aimed to influence the elections
Amid Duterte veto, Tañada vows to push coco levy bill in Senate
Opposition senatorial candidate Erin Tañada says the coco levy funds, once returned, could be used to help farmers diversify their products and skills
We need laws on quick rehabilitation from disasters – Bam Aquino
The senatorial candidate says Congress should now focus on laws that help communities get back on their feet after calamities
Senate bets Gutoc, Matula want OFW deployment ban to abusive countries
'I also want deployment bans for countries that do not respect human rights especially for women,' says senatorial bet Samira Gutoc
Macalintal: Nothing wrong with PH election laws
‘Wala pa pong napapatunayang pandaraya from 2010 to 2016 elections,’ says Romulo Macalintal, the election lawyer of Vice President Leni Robredo
Go after syndicates, not children in conflict with the law – Colmenares
Senatorial candidates Neri Colmenares and Sonny Matula both oppose lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility
Labor leader De Guzman vows to push for workers-backed endo bill
'Itong time na ito dahil ang layo na nang inabot ng kaunlaran, siguro ito panahon na para bigyang biyaya ang mga manggagawa,' says senatorial bet Leody de Guzman
PAO must be ‘more professional’ in gathering evidence – Diokno
Human rights lawyer and senatorial bet Chel Diokno says there are 'inherent conflicts of interest' in PAO that cause its indigent clients to lose representation in court
