Myanmar flyweight Ye Thway Ne returned to action in ONE Championship with a decisive victory over 19-year-old Saw Thar Nge at ONE: HERO’S DREAM, live from the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon.
The lethwei star and two-time 51kg Gold Belt Champion showcased his stand-up skills with a relentless display of striking that overwhelmed his fellow countryman.
Ye Thway Ne took charge of the contest from the first bell, as he seized the center of the cage and looked to push the pace early on against his younger opponent, forcing Saw Thar Nge onto the back foot in the opening stages.
Both men were content to stand and trade, as the crowd in Yangon were treated to some entertaining opening exchanges. But as the round progressed, the superior experience of Ye Thway Ne started to take hold as the 20-year-old began to dominate.
The two-time Gold Belt champion continued to walk down Saw Thar Nge. He threw heavy punches and worked both the body and the head with regularity, before finishing a multi-punch combination with a huge left hand that ultimately sent his opponent crashing to the canvas for the KO.
The finish came at the 3:50 mark of the first stanza. Ye Thway Ne made a statement in Yangon, claiming his second-straight win in the cage with a spectacular victory on home soil.
On Friday, 3 November, Pongsiri Mitsatit lived up to his moniker of “The Smiling Assassin,” as he stopped a promising Filipino talent all while keeping his trademark grin.
The 21-year-old Thai defeated Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado by TKO in the second round of their strawweight encounter at ONE: HERO’S DREAM, which broadcast live from the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
Early in the opening round, the 24-year-old Miado looked to force his Thai counterpart to the outside and shoot for takedowns. An attempt at a heel hook failed, however, and let Mitsatit back to his feet.
Mitsatit soon took control at the center of the cage and made “The Jaguar” backpedal, delivering a series of hard shots to his opponent’s face, body and legs.
Eventually, that led to another Miado takedown. “The Smiling Assassin” tried to turn it into a triangle choke submission, but the Filipino quickly escaped. Although Miado hit a third takedown, referee Yuji Shimada called for more action, and the athlete voluntarily stood up and attempted to obey his orders.
In the second round, Mitsatit pressed the action even more. Following a yellow card for refusing to engage in action, Miado tried to wade his way through the furious flurries of his foe and score another takedown.
Mitsatit would not play along. He easily countered, and wound up sitting on top of his exhausted rival before transitioning to the full mount and landing an elbow that prompted “The Jaguar” to surrender.
The official end came by verbal submission at 4:23 of round two for the Mitsatit, who remains undefeated and improves to a perfect 9-0 in his career.
SINGAPORE: Feedback on alleged animal cruelty has increased, going by numbers from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA).
The authority has received about 320 cases of feedback on alleged animal cruelty so far this year, compared to 230 the whole of last year. AVA said, however, that most of those alleged cases do not involve abused animals.
“The increase in the number of reported alleged cruelty cases could be attributed to greater awareness of animal welfare, as well as an increased willingness to report and provide useful information for our investigation,” a spokesperson said.
Thanks to the feedback, there has been a slight rise in enforcement and prosecution in animal cruelty cases. Last year, 7 per cent of the feedback resulted in enforcement and prosecution, while the proportion so far this year is 9 per cent.
Last month, 45-year-old Yeo Poh Kwee was sentenced to the maximum jail term under the law, 18 months, for animal cruelty. He had wanted to abandon his poodle because his neighbours said it barked incessantly when he was away.
Investigations showed that Yeo, with his dog attached to him on a leash, ran down 20 floors of an HDB block. He then left the bleeding dog to die. The abuse was discovered after a cleaner saw blood stains on the staircase walls and informed his supervisor.
CATCHING THE CULPRITS
Senior inspector Ramesh Singh, who was involved in investigating Yeo’s case, said the most challenging part of the job is establishing the identity of the suspect or suspects involved in animal cruelty or welfare cases.
Mr Singh, who handles 10 to 20 cases a month, said the job requires “extensive groundwork”, including gathering witnesses, interviews, reviewing footage and collating evidence.
“Many of us work here because we genuinely care for the animals and would like to play a part in safeguarding their welfare,” he told Channel NewsAsia.
Mr Singh joined AVA’s investigation section in the regulatory department in 2016. He previously worked with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
“I have always wanted to play an active role in protecting animal welfare. I decided to join AVA as an enforcement officer where I am empowered to apprehend offenders and prosecute them in court,” he said.
The cat was found at Ubi Avenue 1 with masking tape all over its body. (Photo: Yishun 326 Tabby cat/Facebook)
“We reviewed a total of 200 hours of camera footage before the suspect was identified. The follow-up investigation and the final apprehension of the suspect was unforgettable for me because it led to a successful conviction,” he said.
WHAT HAPPENS TO ABUSED ANIMALS?
Mr Singh said that while some members of the public may have the impression that all animals surrendered or taken in by AVA will be put to sleep, this is not the case.
“In fact, as much as possible, we try to find new homes for these animals,” he said, adding that AVA works closely with animal welfare groups on this.
President of animal welfare group Voices For Animals Derrick Tan said that the rehoming of the animals depends on the condition they are in, or the severity of their injuries. While shelters try their best efforts to rehome every animal, some abused animals may have been discovered too late and unable to survive, he said.
SPCA executive director Dr Jaipal Singh Gill said that animals that are abused have to be examined by a veterinarian and treated if necessary. Any wounds or injuries are documented as part of evidence that will be used in court. The SPCA receives 50 to 70 cruelty and welfare complaints every month, he said, adding that the number has remained stable over the years.
Think abuse and cruelty and alarming visuals of pets all taped up, being kicked and full of open bloody wounds come to mind. However, Mr Tan said that abandonment, neglect and allowing pets to roam freely without regard for their safety also count as abuse.
He said that in cases of neglect, he has come across dogs with severe skin issues and malnutrition.
“When the dog reaches that stage, many owners are stingy when it comes to paying for medical care and abandon their dogs instead,” he said.
WHY ARE PEOPLE CRUEL TO ANIMALS?
Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Gleneagles Hospital, said that a person may project their anger and frustration onto the animals with violent acts, thinking that there will not be any consequences.
“Animals are vulnerable and cannot ask for help or report cruelties towards them,” he said.
Toy poodle Brownie died after sustaining multiple injuries. (Photo: AVA)
Neglect is also an act of abuse and this may arise simply due to an owner’s ignorance of or carelessness in the care for the pet, he said. When it comes to pet abandonment, Mr Tan from Voices For Animals said that this tends to happen when a couple has a baby, or when the animal becomes sick.
While some may assume that abusers have mental health issues, Dr Lim said that most offenders do not have mental illness.
“The cruelty necessary in abusing animals need not arise from any mental health issues and is a reflection of the individual’s lack of empathy,” he said. As most acts of abuse are in no way related to a mental illness, there is no necessity for treatment. Instead, he said children should be counselled about the moral wrongfulness of the acts.
Witnessing such cruelty is traumatic, especially for children
“The witness may suffer insomnia, nightmares, anxiety and flashbacks,” he said, adding that these symptoms will resolve over time.
If an individual is repeatedly a witness to such violence, that person may become desensitised, he said.
“There may be concerns that the individual, particularly a child, may then feel that such violent acts are acceptable and mimic them.”
IF YOU SEE AN ABUSED ANIMAL, TAKE A PICTURE OR VIDEO
In order for AVA to take enforcement action against animal cruelty cases, the public has to report suspected cases of animal cruelty and provide evidence such as photographs and videos to support the report, the spokesperson said.
Additional information, such as written statements to serve as evidence in court, and witnesses who are willing to testify in court will also help to support the case, she added.
SPCA’s Dr Gill advises that anyone who is witness to suspected cases of animal cruelty or abandonment should call the police immediately. They can also inform the SPCA through their 24-hour hotline at 6287 5355 ext 9.
The witness should take a picture or video of the suspect if it is safe to do so, and note any distinguishing features of the person and clothing or accessories or vehicle number, he said.
“If the animal is dead, do not move the body. Note the exact location, including the street name, bus stop number and even lamp post number,” he said.
He also advised taking a photo of the animal and the surrounding area, and to send them to SPCA at inspector@spca.org.sg. Animal cruelty or neglect that do not require immediate attention can be reported at http://spca.org.sg/services_inspectorate.asp.
Two expert practitioners of the ancient striking discipline of Lethwei made their cage debuts at ONE: HERO’S DREAM on Friday, 3 November. The bantamweight bout took place at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
Despite their primarily striking backgrounds, it did not take long for the match to go to the ground, and consequently end there. At just 41 seconds into the opening round, Saw Darwait surprised everyone watching by forcing Sit Mhan to submit to a rear-naked choke.
In fact, it was Sit Mhan who initially took the match to the ground after swinging aggressively with punches on the feet just moments earlier, but Saw Darwait quickly regained his footing and looked to close the distance with a body lock.
Sit Mhan managed to free himself from the driving clinch pressure of his Taung Ka Lay-trained opponent, but in doing so a bit too desperately, the 23-year-old briefly exposed his back and head.
Saw Darwait used the opportunity to score some hard punches to the head of his Yoe Yar Bagan-based opponent’s head, standing him up and then sending him reeling backwards.
Saw Darwait rushed the staggered Sit Mhan, worked behind him, and pounced to secure his arms around the neck, fastening a tight choke on from behind. He then squeezed the hold as he dragged Sit Mhan to the mat, prompting the tapout.
This bout signalled both Lethwei competitors’ cage debuts, yet neither showed any hesitancy in their new surroundings, giving the Myanmar crowd a great deal of excitement in a short period of time.
On Friday, 3 November, rising Chinese bantamweight star Chen Lei made good on his pre-bout prediction at ONE: HERO’S DREAM in Yangon, Myanmar.
The athlete known as “Rock Man” told ONE Championship commentator Michael Schiavello that he would secure his third-straight win in the ONE cage via ground-and-pound.
Chen did just that, stopping the Philippines’ Burn “Hitman” Soriano via second-round TKO at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium.
A thrilling opening round saw the action go back and forth, as Chen dominated the grappling exchanges on the mat, scoring big with some heavy-handed ground strikes.
However, Soriano showed dangerous strikes of his own in the stand-up, and after being on the wrong end of Chen’s ground game for much of the round, came incredibly close to finishing the Chinese athlete with a tight armbar as the stanza came to a close.
That proved to be Soriano’s last-gasp effort, however, as the exertions of the opening frame left him exhausted for the second round.
With the Filipino looking unsteady on his feet, Chen saw his opportunity and took full advantage, taking Soriano to the mat and working his ground-and-pound on his fatigued opponent.
With Soriano barely able to fend off Chen’s strikes, “Rock Man” effortlessly transitioned to mount and unleashed a match-ending flurry of elbows that prompted referee Yuji Shimada to step in and call a stop to the contest.
The end came at the 1:06 mark of the second round, and extends Chen’s professional record to 7-0 as he continues to grow his fanbase in ONE.
It is now the only zoological park in the world to exhibit all three existing species of the blue macaw family.
The endangered Lear’s macaw (left) and the critically endangered Spix’s macaw are now housed at Jurong Bird Park. (Photos: Wildlife Reserves Singapore)
(Updated: )
Bookmark
SINGAPORE: The Jurong Bird Park is now home to the two rarest blue macaw species, making it the only zoological park in the world to exhibit all three existing species of the blue macaw family.
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), the parent group of Jurong Bird Park, said in a press release on Friday (Nov 3) that the park received one Spix’s macaw and two Lear’s macaws each from the Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation in Qatar and the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots in Germany.
They are on 10-year loans and visitors can visit the birds at Jurong Bird Park’s Parrot Paradise exhibit from Nov 22, according to WRS.
Both the Spix’s and Lear’s macaw are native to Brazil, and their debut in Jurong Bird Park will mark the golden jubilee of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Singapore, WRS said.
The critically endangered Spix’s macaw, also known as the little blue macaw, can be identified by its yellow teardrop-shaped marking near its beak. The inspiration behind the Rio movie series, the bird is believed to be extinct in the wild, with the last confirmed sighting in 2005.
There are just over 150 Spix’s macaws under human care worldwide, WRS said.
There are an estimated 1,300 Lear’s macaws – listed as an endangered species – in the wild.
The Jurong Bird Park currently houses the hyacinth macaw, a vulnerable species, while the last member of the blue macaw family, the glaucous macaw, has not been sighted since the 1960s and is believed to be extinct.
The park is a member of the Spix’s Macaw Working Group, which signed an agreement last year aiming to reintroduce the species into the wild by 2021.
Jurong Bird Park, which committed to provide support in establishing a breeding and release facility in Brazil, has been playing an active role in the implementation of the conservation strategy for these species since then, WRS said.
In preparation for the arrival of the rare blue macaws, the park sent animal care staff to the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots to learn about care and husbandry for the birds, it added.
Senior avian veterinarian Dr Xie Shangzhe listening to the Lear’s Macaw’s heartbeat during a health check, assisted by veterinary nurse Marcus Tan. (Photo: Wildlife Reserves Singapore)
SINGAPORE: Feedback on alleged animal cruelty has increased, going by numbers from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA).
The authority has received about 320 cases of feedback on alleged animal cruelty so far this year, compared to 230 the whole of last year. AVA said, however, that most of those alleged cases do not involve abused animals.
“The increase in the number of reported alleged cruelty cases could be attributed to greater awareness of animal welfare, as well as an increased willingness to report and provide useful information for our investigation,” a spokesperson said.
Thanks to the feedback, there has been a slight rise in enforcement and prosecution in animal cruelty cases. Last year, 7 per cent of the feedback resulted in enforcement and prosecution, while the proportion so far this year is 9 per cent.
Last month, 45-year-old Yeo Poh Kwee was sentenced to the maximum jail term under the law, 18 months, for animal cruelty. He had wanted to abandon his poodle because his neighbours said it barked incessantly when he was away.
Investigations showed that Yeo, with his dog attached to him on a leash, ran down 20 floors of an HDB block. He then left the bleeding dog to die. The abuse was discovered after a cleaner saw blood stains on the staircase walls and informed his supervisor.
CATCHING THE CULPRITS
Senior inspector Ramesh Singh, who was involved in investigating Yeo’s case, said the most challenging part of the job is establishing the identity of the suspect or suspects involved in animal cruelty or welfare cases.
Mr Singh, who handles 10 to 20 cases a month, said the job requires “extensive groundwork”, including gathering witnesses, interviews, reviewing footage and collating evidence.
“Many of us work here because we genuinely care for the animals and would like to play a part in safeguarding their welfare,” he told Channel NewsAsia.
Mr Singh joined AVA’s investigation section in the regulatory department in 2016. He previously worked with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
“I have always wanted to play an active role in protecting animal welfare. I decided to join AVA as an enforcement officer where I am empowered to apprehend offenders and prosecute them in court,” he said.
The cat was found at Ubi Avenue 1 with masking tape all over its body. (Photo: Yishun 326 Tabby cat/Facebook)
“We reviewed a total of 200 hours of camera footage before the suspect was identified. The follow-up investigation and the final apprehension of the suspect was unforgettable for me because it led to a successful conviction,” he said.
WHAT HAPPENS TO ABUSED ANIMALS?
Mr Singh said that while some members of the public may have the impression that all animals surrendered or taken in by AVA will be put to sleep, this is not the case.
“In fact, as much as possible, we try to find new homes for these animals,” he said, adding that AVA works closely with animal welfare groups on this.
President of animal welfare group Voices For Animals Derrick Tan said that the rehoming of the animals depends on the condition they are in, or the severity of their injuries. While shelters try their best efforts to rehome every animal, some abused animals may have been discovered too late and unable to survive, he said.
SPCA executive director Dr Jaipal Singh Gill said that animals that are abused have to be examined by a veterinarian and treated if necessary. Any wounds or injuries are documented as part of evidence that will be used in court. The SPCA receives 50 to 70 cruelty and welfare complaints every month, he said, adding that the number has remained stable over the years.
Think abuse and cruelty and alarming visuals of pets all taped up, being kicked and full of open bloody wounds come to mind. However, Mr Tan said that abandonment, neglect and allowing pets to roam freely without regard for their safety also count as abuse.
He said that in cases of neglect, he has come across dogs with severe skin issues and malnutrition.
“When the dog reaches that stage, many owners are stingy when it comes to paying for medical care and abandon their dogs instead,” he said.
WHY ARE PEOPLE CRUEL TO ANIMALS?
Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Gleneagles Hospital, said that a person may project their anger and frustration onto the animals with violent acts, thinking that there will not be any consequences.
“Animals are vulnerable and cannot ask for help or report cruelties towards them,” he said.
Toy poodle Brownie died after sustaining multiple injuries. (Photo: AVA)
Neglect is also an act of abuse and this may arise simply due to an owner’s ignorance of or carelessness in the care for the pet, he said. When it comes to pet abandonment, Mr Tan from Voices For Animals said that this tends to happen when a couple has a baby, or when the animal becomes sick.
While some may assume that abusers have mental health issues, Dr Lim said that most offenders do not have mental illness.
“The cruelty necessary in abusing animals need not arise from any mental health issues and is a reflection of the individual’s lack of empathy,” he said. As most acts of abuse are in no way related to a mental illness, there is no necessity for treatment. Instead, he said children should be counselled about the moral wrongfulness of the acts.
Witnessing such cruelty is traumatic, especially for children
“The witness may suffer insomnia, nightmares, anxiety and flashbacks,” he said, adding that these symptoms will resolve over time.
If an individual is repeatedly a witness to such violence, that person may become desensitised, he said.
“There may be concerns that the individual, particularly a child, may then feel that such violent acts are acceptable and mimic them.”
IF YOU SEE AN ABUSED ANIMAL, TAKE A PICTURE OR VIDEO
In order for AVA to take enforcement action against animal cruelty cases, the public has to report suspected cases of animal cruelty and provide evidence such as photographs and videos to support the report, the spokesperson said.
Additional information, such as written statements to serve as evidence in court, and witnesses who are willing to testify in court will also help to support the case, she added.
SPCA’s Dr Gill advises that anyone who is witness to suspected cases of animal cruelty or abandonment should call the police immediately. They can also inform the SPCA through their 24-hour hotline at 6287 5355 ext 9.
The witness should take a picture or video of the suspect if it is safe to do so, and note any distinguishing features of the person and clothing or accessories or vehicle number, he said.
“If the animal is dead, do not move the body. Note the exact location, including the street name, bus stop number and even lamp post number,” he said.
He also advised taking a photo of the animal and the surrounding area, and to send them to SPCA at inspector@spca.org.sg. Animal cruelty or neglect that do not require immediate attention can be reported at http://spca.org.sg/services_inspectorate.asp.
Fresh alarm is being raised over North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, after a report that at least 200 people died in an accident at the country’s nuclear test site. Japan’s Asahi TV on Tuesday reported that at least 200 people died and 100 were trapped when a tunnel collapsed at the Punggye-ri test site.
The collapse happened days after North Korea conducted its sixth and largest underground nuclear test in September, provoking fears that the Punggye-ri site may be falling apart.
On Monday, Korea Meteorological Administration chief Nam Jae-cheol said that another detonation could possibly prompt a “collapse of the test site” and spill radioactive materials into the atmosphere near China’s border.
“Based on our analysis of satellite imagery, we judge that there is a hollow space, which measures about 60 to 100 meters [in length], at the bottom of Mantapsan [mountain] in the Punggye-ri site,” Nam told lawmakers. “So, should another nuke test occur, there is the possibility [of a collapse].”
Days after the nuclear explosion in September, commercial satellite images showed apparent signs of multiple landslides around the mountainous site, which experts described as “more numerous and widespread” compared to previous experiments.
Concerned about nuclear waste contamination, Chinese scientists reportedly warned Pyongyang to relocate the test site, as Mantapsan mountain, about 80 kilometers from the North Korea-China border, was at risk of collapse, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post said.
North Korea’s latest nuclear test on September 3, which is also believed to be its strongest yet, may have dealt a heavy blow to its topography. The South Korean Meteorological Administration said the test caused an artificial magnitude 5.7 earthquake, while the US Geological Survey and Chinese government measured it at 6.3.Smaller tremors followed, which many saw as aftershocks of the detonation.
But a US think tank said that “for the time being,” Pyongyang has no plans to abandon the Punggye-ri test site. Although substantial damage to the tunnels is suspected, similar nuclear tests conducted at the US Nevada Test Site and former Soviet nuclear test sites did not lead to site abandonment, according to analysis from 38 North of the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
“North Korea currently has two options regarding military provocations – conducting an intercontinental ballistic missile test or a nuclear test,” Koh Yoo-hwan, a professor of North Korean studies at Dongguk University said.
“However, if its nuclear test site [of Punggye-ri] is exhausted, there won’t be another nuclear experiment anytime soon,” he said.
On the possibility of an atmospheric nuclear test, Koh said that such decision entails a massive risk at the moment with US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to South Korea next week. At the UN General Assembly in New York last month, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho told reporters that Pyongyangis considering dropping a hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean.
“The North will think twice before launching any sort of military provocation around the time of President Trump’s Asia tour. The regime will weigh the current situation and keep close tabs on how the situation shifts after the tour,” Koh added. The Seoul-based expert also ruled out the option of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, citing the North’s current lack of infrastructure.
On Wednesday North Korea slammed US President Donald Trump as “incurably mentally deranged” in a personal diatribe ahead of his first visit to Asia as head of state.
Trump and the North’s leader Kim Jong-un have traded threats of war and personal insults in recent months, heightening worries about a potential conflict on the divided Korean peninsula.
Trump has warned of “fire and fury”, telling the UN General Assembly that the US would “totally destroy North Korea” if it had to defend itself or its allies. The US president is due in Asia at the weekend and ahead of his arrival the North’s state-run news agency lashed out.
“He absolutely needs medicine for curing his psychical disorder,” KNCA said.
The US has deployed jet fighters and aircraft carriers near the peninsula following the North’s nuclear test in September, which also saw the United Nations impose an eighth set of sanctions on Pyongyang.
A North Korean defector on Wednesday told the US Congress a domestic uprising could lead to the collapse of Kim Jong-un’s regime, but warned against military intervention, reports Agence France-Presse.
Thae Yong-ho, one of the highest ranking officials to have defected in recent years, told the Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives how his homeland had evolved since Kim came to power in 2011 following the death of his father Kim Jong-il.
“While on the surface Kim Jong-un seems to have consolidated his power through this reign of terror, simultaneously there are great and unexpected changes taking place within North Korea,” said the former deputy ambassador to Britain, who fled to South Korea in August 2016.
“The free markets are flourishing,” he said, adding: “As more and more people get used to free and capitalist style markets, the state-owned socialist economic system becomes increasingly forgotten about.”
Thae added that the country’s welfare system has collapsed, and that “millions of civil servants, army officers and security forces are dependent on bribes and state assets’ embezzlement for their survival.”
He added that, “it is necessary to reconsider whether we have tried all non-military options before we decide that military action against North Korea is all that is left.”We have to see the human sacrifice from this military option.”
On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe marked the official start of his third term with a vow to increase the pressure on North Korea, which flew two missiles over Japan earlier this year.
Abe said the global community should tighten the screws on Pyongyang until it “asks to come back to the negotiation table promising to change their policies”.
When you’re 14 years old, you’re expected to study and play with your friends. But this high school student protested against the Marcos burial and is now included in TIME’s 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017 list.
Meet Shibby De Guzman, a St. Scholastica’s College student. During the height of the Marcos burial protests, her photo went viral on social media. This is also why PCOO Asec. Mocha Uson spread the fake rumour that the school brainwashed the students to protest against the burial and the Duterte administration.
Because of this, Shibby was attacked by online trolls but she said in a previous interview that she doesn’t let it affect her and what she’s fighting for.
“If you know what you want for your country and you know what you’re fighting for, then you wouldn’t think about it as harassment towards you.”
TIME’s Joseph Hincks praised Shibby’s bravery to stand up against the injustices that’s happening today, which also includes the war on drugs. She also told the magazine how important it is for the younger generation to speak up.
“It’s so important that [they] know their own rights and when authorities abuse them. There are values that aren’t up for debate.”
Shibby now joins other influential women from St. Scholastica’s College like former president Cory Aquino and Sen. Risa Hontiveros. Congratulations on this milestone, Shibby. We hope you don’t stop fighting the good fight.
