The Philippine Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday, April 8 that t the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, or the RH law, was “not unconstitutional," reports Inquirer.net.
The Philippine economy is seen to expand by 6.4 percent this year and 6.7 percent in 2015, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its flagship annual economic publication titled 'Asian Development Outlook 2014,' reports Philstar.com. The country is expected to sustain its strong growth on the back of an improving business climate and rising investment.
In a face-off between the defense chiefs of China and the US, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday that his country does not have the right to unilaterally establish an air defense zone over disputed islands with no consultation, reports Inquirer.net. Hagel said America will protect Japan, the Philippines and other allies locked in disputes with China, as laid out in US treaty obligations.
China on Thursday accused the Philippines of “abuse of process” in seeking United Nations arbitration to settle disputes in the South China Sea, calling Manila’s move a “smear campaign” to tarnish Beijing’s image in the international community, reports Inquirer.net.
Immigrant domestic workers, mostly Filipino women, are being subjected to serious abuses, including forced labor, in the United Kingdom, reports PhilippinesUCANews.com. A Human Rights Watch report released April 1 noted that the UK government is “doing far too little” to protect vulnerable workers, and recent changes to UK immigration rules make it harder for workers to flee abuse.
American Idol finalist Malaya Watson expressed her desire to visit her mother's homeland in the future, reports ABS-CBN News. The 16-year-old Watson said she already met her relatives in the Philippines. Watson, who is part of American Idol Season XIII's Top 8 contestants, said she wants to personally thank Filipinos who continue to support her in the show.
The Supreme Court has affirmed an earlier ruling ordering the forfeiture of $40-million ill-gotten assets of former president Ferdinand Marcos that were placed in the Arelma SA account in New York City, reports Interaksyon.com.
Tightening of immigration policies have led to manpower shortage that has foreigners working overtime and getting fewer rest days in Singapore, reports ABS-CBN News.
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