12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom
Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte. The post Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner
“We ask Secretary Boying Remulla to take a direct hand to ensure the fair implementation of the BPP resolution. Time is not on the side of an 84-year-old in the terribly congested conditions of the NBP." The post Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
500 Bilibid inmates moved to Davao prison
At least 500 prisoners from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa have been transferred to the Davao Prison and Penal Farm......»»
In a male-dominated world, women prison officers make a difference
Prison work has been traditionally regarded as a male preserve in many countries. Yet according to the UNODC Handbook for Prison Leaders, there is no reason why this should be the case. Experience in a number of countries has shown t.....»»
48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte prison
As part of the Bureau of Corrections’ efforts to decongest the New Bilibid Prison and shut down the NBP by 2028, 48 inmates have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday......»»
Former NBA player Rashid Byrd sentenced to 90 years in prison for sexual assault
LOS ANGELES – Former NBA player Rashid Byrd has been sentenced to 90 years to life in state prison for a series of violent sexual assaults that occurred in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties from 2015 to 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department has announced. Byrd, who has been in police custody since his arrest by.....»»
Reflections after a prison visit
Given the constraints they face, political prisoners deserve our utmost respect for choosing defiance instead of compromise and collaboration with the class enemy. They provide a dignified example of how to live a life devoted to the cause of fighting with the oppressed. Their activism is demonized and criminalized by those who see no evil in the obscene hoarding of the nation’s wealth by the elite and the exploitation of the poor and powerless by those in power. The post Reflections after a prison visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Political Dynasty
By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Media s political memory fades on Enrile s 100th birthday
Media s political memory fades on Enrile s 100th birthday.....»»
Media s political memory fades on Enrile s 100th birthday
Media s political memory fades on Enrile s 100th birthday.....»»
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair.....»»
CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother
The Commission on Human Rights is investigating the alleged kidnapping of a brother of an activist and former political prisoner in Batangas last week......»»
Tali sings for Vic: Sotto kids serenade host on his Eat Bulaga birthday celebration
Vic Sotto's kids made his birthday celebration special on Saturday as they serenaded him, including a special song number by daughter Tali, to mark his milestone birthday. .....»»
John Prats gets surprise 40th birthday party from Isabel Oli, friends
Actor and now concert director John Prats got a surprise birthday celebration from his wife Isabel Oli and his friends as they celebrated his 40th birthday. .....»»
Political Cha-cha
It’s out in the open, what political opponents think of the latest push for Charter change: Speaker Martin Romualdez, they believe, wants to become prime minister once his cousin Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down as president (or even during BBM’s term) under a parliamentary system similar to the Singapore model......»»
An isolation state of mind
It was April of 1998, a week before my birthday, when my wife Karen asked what my plans were for my birthday. I automatically replied “none really” since we had just moved to a tiny rental house. Karen replied by pointing out that it had been four years since my dad Louie Beltran died (1994) and I had not had a birthday party since......»»
Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ
In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»
Ex-LGU exec gets 1 year in prison for killing dog
A man has been sentenced to one year in prison after he was found guilty of animal cruelty for killing a dog......»»
Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs on Friday proposed to the Bureau of Corrections to have a separate prison facility for Muslim inmates......»»
Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison
On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»