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Israel court rejects Amnesty petition against spyware firm NSO
Judge Rachel Barkai rejects the Amnesty International petition, claiming there was 'no evidence that an attempt has been made to monitor a human rights activist while trying to gain access to his telephone,' in a ruling on Monday
Spyware by Israel's NSO used against journalist – Amnesty International
Amnesty International says the Moroccan authorities used NSO's Pegasus software to insert spyware onto the cellphone of Omar Radi, a journalist convicted in March over a social media post
India seeks answers from WhatsApp after cyberespionage
While the government asks WhatsApp to explain the nature of the breach, opposition leaders accuse authorities of invading citizens' privacy
Facts about NSO Group, the Israeli firm accused of cyber espionage
NSO Group produces Pegasus, a highly invasive tool that can reportedly switch on a target's cell phone camera and microphone and access data on it, effectively turning the phone into a pocket spy
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO over cyber espionage
The suit filed in a California federal court contends that NSO Group tried to infect approximately 1,400 "target devices" with malicious software to steal valuable information from those using the messaging app
Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media – Financial Times
The Financial Times writes that NSO group had 'told buyers its technology can surreptitiously scrape all of an individual’s data from the servers of Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft, according to people familiar with its sales pitch'
Amnesty International alleges 'hostile' government behind spyware attack
The group says one of its staff received a suspicious WhatsApp message by smartphone, containing a link that – if downloaded – would have installed Pegasus, a sophisticated surveillance tool developed by Israel-based NSO Group
Gov’t warning: Make sure annulment documents are real
Aware of rampant forgery of documents and many falling prey to persistent fixers the PSA urges the public to deal only with certified officers
#AfterYolanda: Gaps in mental health care glaring
Yolanda survivors had suffered from mental health conditions like depression anxiety post traumatic stress disorder and post natal depression
The roles of gov't agencies in promoting women's rights
The government has assigned specific roles to national agencies to help improve the lives of women in the country
#AfterYolanda: 12,000 die of diseases in E. Visayas
It s double the number of those who died during the storm Causes are hypertensive vascular disease pneumonia trauma and accidents cancer of all forms and tuberculosis
After Yolanda: Gov't agencies pick up the pieces
Rappler talks to 4 agencies to find out the condition of important public documents post Yolanda
Young, pregnant and poor
For poor teenage mothers life is a roller coaster ride that just goes round and round
How climate change threatens our food security
As the world becomes warmer in the coming years Philippine agriculture will face greater challenges
Where does the PH stand in its fight vs hunger?
The UN Millennium Development Goals targets an end to extreme hunger and poverty by 2015 Time is running out
January inflation hits 4.2%, 2-year high
Inflation picks up in January on higher food and beverage prices
November exports post biggest growth in 3 months
Exports grow for the 6th straight month buoyed by shipments of electronic and agro based goods
Inflation at 2-year high after Haiyan
Prices of major food items rise across the board in December especially in storm hit areas
October imports at 18-month low
October imports reached 4 824 billion 8 6 percent lower compared to the figure recorded in October 2012
Nov inflation at 9-month high of 3.3%
Inflation is expected to accelerate further in the coming months due to the effects of Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan according to the BSP
Sept imports up 7.2%
Higher demand for goods is expected during the holiday season says government
Oct inflation at 7-month high of 2.9%
Inflation picks up due to higher food and beverage price hikes
August imports growth slide to 6.9%
Value of imports in August reached 5 542 billion reflecting a 6 9 year on year hike that s slower than July s pace
August exports surprise: 20% growth fastest in 11 months
UPDATED With an export growth of over 20 in August the Philippines was the top performer in Southeast Asia
September inflation accelerates to 2.7%
UPDATE Higher inflation in September is due to accelerated prices of food and alcohol
Imports bounce back in July
Imports recover in July on the back of higher shipments of electronic products
Is the price right?
While government takes on the challenge of ensuring growth and development it should never be alone in its work
More jobless Pinoys despite GDP growth
The government notes significant job losses in the agriculture sector due to extreme weather conditions
Traded goods within PH down in Q4
Domestic trade plunged in the 4th quarter of 2012 from a year ago as economic activity focused more on international trade
10 awesome things gov't agencies are doing
Despite all the bad news in the headlines there are some great things that government agencies and officials have been doing It s time to give credit where credit is due
10-mo PH imports growth below 1%
Imports continue to recover in October as the fourth quarter begins
Unemployment persists despite stellar PH growth
After 3 quarters of higher than expected economic growth the country s unemployment and underemployment rates remained at high levels says the NSO
Tuna, banana hike October exports by 6.1% to $4.4-B
Agriculture exports push up the country s merchandise exports to a 6 1 growth in October says the National Statistics Office
Smokers, drinkers spend P53.5-B on excise taxes in 2010
In 2010 P67 billion or a little more than 8 of government revenues came from excise taxes says the National Statistical Coordination Board
Imports rebound in September
The country s merchandise imports rise 3 6 in September to 5 267 billion from 5 083 billion last year
More jobless Pinoys in August - SWS
The SWS rate is much higher than the figure in the latest survey of the National Statistics Office
Is PH really diversifying its exports?
Other exports accounted for 36 76 of total in September with as much as 1 76 billion in revenues This reflects a hefty 79 85 growth from a year ago
It's Novembeard! Grow your beard to fight cancer
The annual movement which is popular in the US originated in Australia in 2003 when a group of men competed in a challenge to grow their facial hair inspired by some females promoting breast cancer awareness
Difficult to grow businesses in PH - Neda
Small businesses in the country continue to experience difficulties in becoming large scale firms says Neda
Electronics continue 2-year decline in total import share
Electronic imports continue two year decline in July based on data from the NSO
Underemployment hits 6-year high at 22.7% in July
Philippine underemployment rate worsens to 6 year high of 22 7 in July largely due to weather disturbances
Factory output growth slows to 4.7%
Contractions are recorded in the electrical machinery chemical products and non metallic products segments
Poverty, scarcity and the rule of the Catholic Church
The RH bill is opposed mainly by those living in luxury and comfort our bishops and legislators among them
22 fetuses die in PH daily – NSO
The number of fetal deaths increased in 2010 with most of the deaths occurring in Metro Manila
Meet Enrico and Danica, child workers
At least 5 5 million Filipino kids are classified as child workers according to the first national survey since 2001
9 of 10 Pinoys don't bribe - survey
The Ombudsman commissioned a survey in 2010 to measure the scale of corruption in the Philippines based on actual experience
February exports post 10-month high at 14.6%
After a lackluster performance for almost a year the country s merchandise exports posted a 10 month high of 14 6 in February prompting analysts to say the a recovery is on its way
Official population tally: 92.34-M Filipinos in 2010
Official count is 92 337 852 population in 2010 which translated to an average annual growth of 1 9 during the decade slower than the 2 34 population growth rate in 1990 2000
