HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly MARCH 15, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS " RIGHT DURING CRISIS" HELP AND SUPPORT GOVERNMENT ON FACING ECONOMIC CRISIS DUE TO MIDDLE EAST WAR ISSUES GATHERED Palace asks: ‘Understanding, trust’ in efforts to help transport sector PBBM visits food facility, assures s

From the Website of INQUIRER links : https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2198742/palace-on-understanding-and-trust-in-government-efforts Palace asks: ‘Understanding, trust’ in efforts to help transport sector MANILA, Philippines — Amid an impending nationwide transport strike due to rising fuel costs, Malacañang on Friday asked the public for “understanding and trust” in the government’s efforts to balance the welfare of drivers and commuters. Palace press officer Claire Castro

From the Website of PNA NEWS links https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1271469 PBBM visits food facility, assures stable supply amid global tensions MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected a major food manufacturing facility in Laguna province to ensure stable food supply and prices amid global uncertainties affecting commodities and logistics. During his visit to Century Pacific Food Inc. in Calamba, Marcos said the government is closely monitoring bo

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 reassures public of sufficient food supply, stable commodity prices President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the public of sufficient food supply and stable prices for basic necessities despite ongoing geopolitical developm

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167165 Middle East war: ‘Force of the law’ must prevail over the law of force, urges Guterres The US and Israel must end their bombing campaign before it spirals out of control, while Iran needs to stop attacking Gulf neighbours who have played no direct part in the war roiling the Middle East and beyond, the UN Secretary-General urged on Thursday. António Guterres was speaking to reporters o

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly MARCH 15, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "ASEAN" WE SUPPORT ASEAN VOICE OF CESSATIONS OF HOSTILITIES IN MIDDLE EAST OF NATIONAL BUDGET ISSUES GATHERED ASEAN renews call for cessation of hostilities in Middle East Legarda bats for VAT exemption of basic goods, ser

From the Website of INQUIRER links : https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2195708/legarda-bats-for-vat-exemption-of-basic-goods-services-medical-needs Legarda bats for VAT exemption of basic goods, services, medical needs These measures represent concrete steps toward a more progressive national VAT system, easing the burden on low-income households. more progressive national VAT system, easing the burden on low-income households. “The measures will immediately provide relief to

From the Website of PNA NEWS links https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1271032 ASEAN renews call for cessation of hostilities in Middle Eas tMANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) renewed its call for the “immediate cessation of hostilities” in the raging conflict in the Middle East after holding a special foreign ministers’ meeting on the bloc’s response to the crisis. Foreign Affairs Sec. Ma. Theresa Lazaro, the meeting chair, said the ministers and sen

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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASEAN Economic Ministers renew pledge for stronger regional cooperation, open markets amid Middle East tensions The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers on Friday emphasized the need to safeguard food security,

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167118 MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis War continues across the Middle East, with impacts growing far beyond the region. Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure disrupt key supply routes. Strikes and counterstrikes between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran continue, while ships have r

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly MARCH 07, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "WOMENS RIGHTS" INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY MARCH 08 OF NATIONAL BUDGET ISSUES GATHERED MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering Ipinag-utos ni Pangulong Marcos ang pansamantalang 4-day workweek

From the Website of INQUIRER links : https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2191703/pnp-chief-wants-stronger-response-system-for-violations-of-safe-spaces-act Nartatez eyes stronger response system for Safe Spaces Act violations MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the agency’s commanders to strengthen their reporting and response mechanisms for violations of Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act. “Part of our

From the Website of PNA NEWS links https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1270509 Gov’t eyes stronger programs for women as March celebration begins MANILA – The Philippines’ month-long celebration of women every March is aimed at advancing concrete goals on gender equality, leadership, and social protection for Filipino women, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has said. PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla said the observance goes beyond commemorating International Women

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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ipinag-utos ni Pangulong Marcos ang pansamantalang 4-day workweek sa ilang ahensya ng gobyerno Iniutos ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. noong Biyernes ang pansamantalang pagpapatupad ng apat na araw na pasok kada linggo sa ilang tangga

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167082 MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering On day six of the war in the Middle East, there's been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and many Gulf States, while NATO forces reportedly intercepted a missile fired at Türkiye by Iran, a claim denied by Tehran. We'll bring you the latest from the United Nations and our partners

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROMOTIONS PROMOTIONS, EDUCATIONS, COMMENTARY, CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Saturday Updates Weekly MARCH 01, 2026 ________________________________________________________ HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS "RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT GAA - GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS LIMITS TO 3 PERCENT OF NATIONAL BUDGET ISSUES GATHERED ICC judges assess case against Duterte over Philippines ‘war on drugs’ killings PBBM su

From the Website of INQUIRER links : s https://business.inquirer.net/576013/dbm-wants-to-limit-unprogrammed-funding-to-just-3-of-budget DBM wants to limit unprogrammed funding to just 3% of budge t MANILA, Philippines — Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo is pushing to further trim the share of unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2027 national budget to ramp up the “cleaning” of public funds. Speaking on the sidelines of an event, Toledo said he wanted to cap UAs at

From the Website of PNA NEWS links https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1269859 PBBM backs 3% cap for unprogrammed funds MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed support for the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposal to lower the cap on unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) to as low as 3 percent of the national budget, Malacañang said on Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the DBM’s fiscal policy direction is to adopt a more prudent and

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 susuriin ang panukalang budgeting code ng DBM para sa unprogrammed appropriations – Palasyo Rerepasuhin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panukalang budgeting code ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Layunin nitong m

From the Website of United Nations links: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1167021 ICC judges assess case against Duterte over Philippines ‘war on drugs’ killings Judges at the UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday opened a confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send him to trial on alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings during the country’s so-cal