Human rights activists say “red-tagging,” a tactic whereby individuals are labelled as communists or terrorists – often without substantial proof – is being increasingly deployed by government ... ( read original story ...)
‘Late and slow motion’: where the Philippines’ pandemic response went wrong
With more than half a million cases and nearing 12,000 deaths, the country’s approach to curbing Covid-19 has been marked by missteps and confusion. ( read original story ...)
Philippines bans Czech poultry imports over bird flu
The Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from the Czech Republic following an outbreak of an avian virus. ( read original story ...)
‘The one I’ll trust my life to’: Philippines’ FM praises Russian Sputnik V vaccine, pledges to speed up approval process
The Philippines’ foreign minister has voiced his full support for the Sputnik V vaccine, stating he’s been “turning every stone” to get it approved. So far, the drug has been caught in a regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
Rice inventory down in Philippines —PSA
Amid the low pork supply, the Philippine Statistics Authority said rice supply in the country also went down by 12.8 percent. According to Mariz Umali’s report on “24 Oras” on Thursday, as of January ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new Olympic chief expresses ‘regret’ after report alleges sexual harassment
The new head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee previously made unwanted sexual advances, according to a Japanese press report. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Seiko Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Japan's Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit over sexist comments he made. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party invites women to meetings – but won’t let them speak
LDP’s attempt to demonstrate gender equality after Olympic sexism row backfires ... ( read original story ...)
Father and son beg US to halt extradition to Japan over Carlos Ghosn escape
An American father and son accused of helping Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan-Renault, to escape from Japan have made a last-ditch plea to the US secretary of state to avoid extradition. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Japan names female ex-athlete as new chief after sexism storm
"As someone with an athletic background, I will carry out a safe Games for both athletes and citizens," said Seiko Hashimoto. ( read original story ...)