MANILA - Patay ang isang pulis matapos umano barilin ng kasamahan niya sa Taguig City, Sabado. Nagtamo ang 29-anyos na biktimang si PO1 Mark Carlo Pasamba ng ilang tama ng bala matapos itong paputukan ng suspek na si PO1 Carlos Alberto Aljama, 31. Dinala pa sa ospital ang biktima pero nasawi rin ito. Ayon sa isang saksi, galit ang suspek at sinigawan ang biktima bago pagbabarilin. Patuloy na iniimbestigahan ang kaso. Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about Pulis patay nang pagbabarilin umano ng kapwa pulis sa Taguig
Thai civil partnership bill ‘ignores key concerns’: campaigners
But campaigners say it fails to address major concerns of LGBT+ people. Public consultations on the bill were held this week and a revised version will go to the cabinet for approval by the end of the year, said Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom, a senior official at the government department handling the bill. It gives same-sex couples the right to register unions, as well as to property and inheritance, but does not recognize marriage between same-sex partners. "The civil partnership bill is the first step to giving equal rights to everyone," said Nareeluc at the last of the public hearings on Friday. "The final goal is same-sex marriage, but that requires more time and several actions to amend the civil code and get everyone on board. We will proceed step by step," she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. A largely conservative Buddhist society, Thailand has nonetheless built a reputation as a place with a relaxed attitude toward gender and sexual diversity. Homosexuality was decriminalized … [Read more...] about Thai civil partnership bill ‘ignores key concerns’: campaigners
Tropical depression posibleng mag-landfall Martes: PAGASA
MAYNILA - Inaasahang papasok sa Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) ang binabantayang tropical depression sa Linggo at tatama sa lupa sa Martes, ayon sa PAGASA. Ayon kay weather forecaster Meno Mendoza, tatawagin itong bagyong "Samuel" pagpasok sa bansa. Namataan sa layong 1,615 kilometers silangan ng Mindanao ang weather system Sabado ng umaga. Taglay nito ang lakas ng hanging umaabot sa 45 kilometers per hour malapit sa gitna at may pagbugso na umaabot sa 60 kph. Kumikilos ito sa direksiyong pa-kanluran sa bilis na 20 kms kada oras. Ayon kay Mendoza, posibleng mag-landfall ang tropical depression sa bandang Visayas at Caraga-Surigao area sa Martes. "Pinapayuhan natin ang kababayan nating maghanda dito sa lugar ng Eastern Visayas at Caraga Region dahil posibleng mag-landfall ang ating bagyong binabantayan possible Tuesday po," ani Mendoza sa panayam ng DZMM Sabado ng umaga. Wala pang nakataas na gale warning sa ngayon at ligtas pa ring makakapalaot ang mga … [Read more...] about Tropical depression posibleng mag-landfall Martes: PAGASA
Campus Martius aglow at Detroit Tree Lighting
Darlene A. White Special to The Detroit News Published 9:35 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 Detroit — The cold night air in downtown Detroit didn’t stop the Holiday cheer at this year’s Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony. Attendees sipped hot chocolate while bundled in their coats as the waited anxiously in Campus Martius for the switch to be pulled to light up the 60-foot Norway spruce and welcome Christmas in the city once again. The Tree Lighting Ceremony has become a family tradition for the Bailey family. “I’m super excited to be at the Tree Lighting Ceremony another year,” says Nina Bailey of Detroit, who made her sixth trip out for the annual festivities. “I feel like one of the kids waiting patiently to see the tree the light up." said Bailey, with her son's ages 11 and six. "I’m bring my two sons every year and each year seems better.” The 15th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was expected to draw … [Read more...] about Campus Martius aglow at Detroit Tree Lighting
Kingwood Park wins 5-set thriller to advance to first state final
Marcus Gutierrez Published 8:32 pm CST, Friday, November 16, 2018 Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and Katey Searcy (1) and their teammates celebrate beating Canyon Randall in five sets during the Class 5A State Semifinal volleyball game at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, Friday, November 16, 2018. Kingwood Park will advance to the State Finals. (Brandon Wade/Contributor) less Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and Katey Searcy (1) and their teammates celebrate beating Canyon Randall in five sets during the Class 5A State Semifinal volleyball game at the Curtis Culwell Center in ... more Photo: Brandon Wade/SPECIAL/BRANDON WADE Photo: Brandon Wade/SPECIAL/BRANDON WADE Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and … [Read more...] about Kingwood Park wins 5-set thriller to advance to first state final