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Marcos: Philippines drug problem lessened sans violence

Sans violence, the Philippine government has “lessened” the narcotics problem in the country, President Marcos told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting here on Tuesday.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found

Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

At UN event, women activists want Palestine free

Women activists gathered in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on March 21, 2024 to express their support for Palestine. The post At UN event, women activists want Palestine free appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

DOJ recommends filing of grave oral defamation vs abducted activists Tamano, Castro

In a 15-page resolution dated Dec. 12, 2023, it is said that the two activists’ sworn statements are different from their pronouncements during a press conference they held with the authorities after they emerged from their alleged abduction......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP

“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

2 activists get SC protection

The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Tech advancements in agri sans job threats in Date 2024

Despite the pivotal role of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in agricultural development, farmers and laborers in Davao Region face no immediate threat......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Red-tagger Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over red tagging of Manila judge

The Supreme Court found NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over her multiple pronouncements against a Manila Regional Trial Court judge over a decision which denied the proscription petition of the Department of Justice against the CPP-NPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippine Army names new 4SFBn commander

Philippine Army names new 4SFBn commander.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Dwight Howard names ‘best chicken in PH’

Dwight Howard names ‘best chicken in PH’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

‘Golden Triangle ring still a threat’

The Chinese-run Golden Triangle syndicate remains a threat, but the government is taking steps to reduce its influence in the country, anti-narcotics officials said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted

Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

2 kidnapped activists reunite with families

Two activists who were allegedly kidnapped in San Carlos City in Pangasinan last week have reunited with their families......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Activists cheer as Baguio court resumes hearing on anti-terrorist label petition

A Baguio regional court is given the green light by the High Tribunal's court administrator to continue hearing the petition filed by activists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

OSG asks SC to review, recall protection writs granted to green activists

The two environmental activists, who were abducted in September 2023, received an arrest warrant on Tuesday, facing charges of oral defamation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Groups hail SC’s protection orders on abducted activists Tamano, Castro

Environmental groups applauded the issuance of the Supreme Court of protection writs on abducted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024