The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution that would prompt the body to look deeply into the human rights situation in the Philippines, including drug war killings (See Inquirer.net for story).
Maria Ressa (left) and Amal Clooney
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and a team of international counsels are working closely with the local team of Filipino journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa on the slew of cases she faces (See story in CNN Philippines)..
Mira Rivera (Source: Youtube)
Mira Rivera, who is in her 50s, is the first Filipino American woman to be ordained a rabbi, and she often represents her congregation in interfaith political actions (See story in Inquirer.net.)
Ditsi Carolino, PJ Raval and Baby Ruth Villarama (Source: AJPress)
Filipino filmmakers Ditsi Carolino, PJ Raval and Baby Ruth Villarama were invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the governing body behind the Oscars whose members vote for the winners of the prestigious awards (See story in Inquirer.net.)
Dr. Rosalinda Torres and Dr. Marissa Paglicawan (Source: ABS-CBN News)
Eight Filipino scientists were recognized as among the top 100 scientists in Asia by a prestigious publication. Dr. Rosalinda Torres was among the 8 researchers recognized in the Asian Scientist 100, for her work on the larvicidal ability of Philippine medicinal plants. Marissa Paglicawan, was also recognized for her work on turning abaca or Manila hemp into an engineering material. (See story in ABS CBN News.)
John Gokongwei
Billionaire John Gokongwei’s Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is mulling an exit from the fashion business, as it struggles to compete with cheaper, faster chains like Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo, and go into pet products (See story in Yahoo News).
Filipino workers (Source: Inquirer.net)
The Philippines is among the ten worst countries for working people, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Index 2019 showed (See story in Inquirer.net).
Timothy Jason “TJ” Simeon
Timothy Jason “TJ” Simeon graduated from the University of the Philippines as a cum laude. It’s his second Latin honor; back in 2010, he got his first degree, in Management Engineering, from the Ateneo de Manila University, finishing as a magna cum laude (See story in Inquirer.net)..
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