Indonesia’s health ministry to require sugar content labels on beverages
The government is also expected to impose a sweetened drink tax this year, aiming to collect Rp 4.3 trillion (US$275.5 million) in revenue.
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ER admission delay leads to death of Korean cardiac arrest patient
The patient suffered heart failure on Friday and was taken away by an ambulance. The emergency workers were turned away by seven hospitals, who told them that they did not have…
South Korea to lift land use restrictions near military bases
Over 8 percent of South Korea's land area is near military installations. and has been subject to regulations requiring consultation with the military before getting local…
Bad political move not to cooperate with ICC’s probe: Human rights lawyer
President Marcos has consistently said that he does not acknowledge the jurisdiction of the ICC in the Philippines, saying that it would “open a Pandora’s box” of questions…
Philippines House of Representatives eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe assured the public that the House recognized the delicate balance between supporting workers and ensuring business sustainability.
Anti-terrorism laws protect human rights
The counter-terrorism laws and regulations contain not only substantive law provisions, such as the definition of terrorist acts and counter-terrorism measures, but also…
Calls grow to review single-day format after more than 100 poll workers die
The Health Ministry reported that at least 108 poll workers had died and more than 14,300 others had fallen ill between election day on Feb. 14 and Feb. 22.
Thousands gather on anniversary of Philippine revolt to protest Marcos’ charter change plans
The charter change has been framed as economic reforms, but critics warn that Marcos-allied lawmakers could also extend the president’s time in office, which is restricted to a…
Indonesian election commission insists on using its vote tabulation platform
The Sirekap application, a new addition to the general election, was initially offered as a way for the public to monitor the tabulation process before the poll body announces the…
China advances in protection of tech-related IP
Although the number of cases has soared, the court continues to provide equal protection to all litigants, regardless of whether they are domestic or foreign, State-owned or…