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Backed by Nadine Lustre, de Lima files animal rights, environment bills

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a series of legislative measures seeking to champion environmental protection and animal welfare in a bid to keep the momentum for these causes alive amid other hot-button political issues. On Tuesday, de Lima filed House Bills No. 7696 (Animal Welfare Enforcement Act) and 7697 (Establishing the

PNP probes reports of missing firearms in death of Davao police exec

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it was investigating reports of missing firearms in the death of Police Regional Office Davao Region (PRO 11) logistics chief Lt. Col. Deozar Almasa. Almasa was found unresponsive and bloodied in his quarters at Camp Merecido in Davao City and was later declared dead

NSW anti-protest laws were rushed through to keep the peace. They’ve failed

NSW is now one of the most draconian anti-protest jurisdictions in the democratic world, with anti-protest rules that violate international law.

People with obesity more likely to contract serious infections

Govt studying feasibility of making A-G, Public Prosecutor accountable to Parliament, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts are underway to separate the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, including studying the feasibility of making both accountable to Parliament, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Read full story

Mapped: Where in the UK faces flood alerts as rain weather warning issued

Hundreds of flood warnings will impact the country on Monday