HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly October 25, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION " PROPOSED GOVERNMENT JOB HIRING MUST BASED ON COMPETENCIES TO ADDRESS JOB MISMATCH AND VACANCIES ISSUES GATHERED ‘Connect the dots’ between street protests and global turmoil, urges Guterre

From the Website of INQUIRER links https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2329043/ombudsman-opens-investors-window-vs-corruption-plaguing-businesses?_gl=1*18huyma*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ2MDM1MzAxMi4xNzkyNzgwODg0*_ga_QPKFV421M7*czE3OTI3ODA4ODIkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTI3ODA4ODIkajYwJGwwJGgwJGR6dlVlT2RoZElFd0E3Zkk0Ql8zYW1ZWDAwb19qY2pWUlRB Ombudsman opens investors’ window vs corruption plaguing businesses MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman is opening an “Investors’ Window” where business ow

From the Website of PNA NEWS links : https://www.pna.gov.ph/article/competency-based-hiring-urged-to-address-govt-job-mismatch-vacancies Competency-based hiring urged to address gov’t job mismatch, vacancies MANILA – The government must assess public servants’ actual competencies alongside their credentials to address job mismatch, fill vacancies and improve service delivery, University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG) D

From the Website of the President and Government Media Offices links: http://president.gov.ph/ Article Links: http://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases/ http://www.pna.gov.ph/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PCO Sec Cayetano seeks stronger media partnership to help Filipinos understand PBBM’s programs, reforms Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano on Friday underscored the vital role of legitim

From the Website of United Nations links: : https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168646 ‘Connect the dots’ between street protests and global turmoil, urges Guterres The international community must combat inequality and stop wars from expanding to ensure a safer world for all, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in New York ahead of a visit to Egypt, António Guterres addressed growing public discontent in Europe and beyond, as people have taken

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly October 18, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "DSWD - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT" PALACE TO LGU'S PRIORITIZE POOR IN AIDING PROGRAM ISSUES GATHERED 800 million young people face a future without jobs President Marcos only wants to protect the

From the Website of INQUIRER links https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/category/latest-stories/page/2 Senators back restoration of funding for DepEd’s Aral Program M ANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) program. During the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on DepEd’s 2027 spending plan on Friday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sens. Bam Aquin

From the Website of PNA NEWS links : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1528341106009005&set=a.237728148403647 Palace urges LGUs to prioritize poorest families in aid distribution MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) to ensure that government assistance reaches the poorest and most vulnerable families, as a new survey showed rising involuntary hunger and self-rated poverty among Filipino households. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said lo

From the Website of the President and Government Media Offices links: http://president.gov.ph/ Article Links: http://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases/ http://www.pna.gov.ph/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- President Marcos only wants to protect the Philippines’ interests — Palace Malacañang on Friday underscored the Marcos administration’s commitment to maintaining cordial relations with China through diplomatic dialogue while protecting Phi

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168588 800 million young people face a future without jobs Approximately 800 million young people entering the labour market in developing economies over the coming years will not find jobs unless countries act, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) warned on Tuesday, as the agency launched two initiatives to boost investment and employment. If you look at the next 15 years, there will

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly October 11, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "PHILIPPINES SINGAPORER RELATIONS" PRESIDENT SUCCESSFUL MARCOS VISIT IN SINGAPORE ISSUES GATHERED Marcos secures investments, stronger ties in Singapore trip PBBM says cultural shift needed to combat corruption Palace alla

From the Website of INQUIRER links https://globalnation.inquirer.net/331161/marcos-secures-investments-stronger-ties-in-singapore-trip Marcos secures investments, stronger ties in Singapore trip MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Thursday evening from his “most productive” working visit to Singapore, where he boosted bilateral ties with the wealthy state-city and attracted business leaders to invest in the country. Mar

From the Website of PNA NEWS links : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1522225869953862&set=a.237728148403647 PBBM says cultural shift needed to combat corruption MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has underscored the need for a cultural shift to eradicate corruption in the country. Speaking at 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore on Thursday, Marcos acknowledged the “corrosive effect and influence” of corruption, saying it “has always reared its ugly he

From the Website of the President and Government Media Offices links: http://president.gov.ph/ Article Links: http://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases/ http://www.pna.gov.ph/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palace allays Russian plague fears, DOH taking appropriate response Health officials are closely monitoring the Russian plague outbreak and taking the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations seriously. “So rest assured, our fello

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168554 UN rights chief: Legacy of slavery and colonialism is still fuelling racism The legacy of enslavement and colonialism continues to shape the lives of Africans and people of African descent, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to deliver reparatory justice beyond financial compensation. Over 30 million people were violently uprooted from Africa and

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly October 04, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "PUBLIC SECTOR" WE SUPPORT GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES VOICE OF 5000 INCREASE OF ALLOWANCE ( PERA ) ISSUES GATHERED CHED links 159 HEIs with global partners from 13 countries Government workers continue to push for P5,000 PERA P

From the Website of INQUIRER links https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2315862/government-workers-continue-to-push-for-p5000-pera Government workers continue to push for P5,000 PERA MANILA, Philippines—Government workers are pressing the government to raise the proposed increase in the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) to P5,000, saying the P500 increase included in the proposed 2027 national budget is insufficient. The All Government Employee Unity has been pushing

From the Website of PNA NEWS links : https://www.facebook.com/pnagovph/ CHED links 159 HEIs with global partners from 13 countries MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday said it has linked more than a hundred higher education institutions (HEIs) from the Philippines with global partners across 13 countries. This came as the country participated in the two-day Higher Education Partnerships Conference (HEPCON) 2026 from Oct. 1 to 2. Through this confer

From the Website of the President and Government Media Offices links: http://president.gov.ph/ Article Links: http://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases/ http://www.pna.gov.ph/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PBBM, muling tiniyak na walang guro ang dapat magretiro bilang Teacher I Muling tiniyak ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang patuloy na pagsusulong ng mas maayos na career path para sa mga guro sa pampublikong paaralan, at sinabing wal

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/09/1168497 Palestinians yearn for ‘a return to normal life,’ says top Middle East peace envoy The UN is continuing efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza amid major challenges to humanitarian access, reconstruction and the restoration of essential services, according to Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Speaking to UN News on the margins of the UN Ge