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Politicized Courts, Muzzled Media as Trkiye Reaches 100
(Istanbul, January 11, 2024) - Politically motivated court decisions and signs of power struggles in the justice system following the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdoan threatened to up-end Trkiye's rule of law framework during 2023, Human Rights Watch said today in its.....»»
A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste s new drug war
CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling the city's history of killings, reporter Jodesz Gavilan warned.....»»
Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings
Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 Quran readers killed in Cotabato highway accident
Two male Islamic theology students on their way home from a Ramadhan Quran reading activity died instantly when their motorcycle hit the rear of an idle dump truck in Barangay Takepan in Pikit, Cotabato at almost midnight Thursday......»»
Former SB member hacked to death in Mabinay, Negros Oriental
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A former Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member in Mabinay town in Negros Oriental was hacked to death while riding his motorcycle on Tuesday morning, April 16. The hacking incident happened in Brgy. Paniabonan in Mabinay town at around 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Police identified the victim as a former member SB member,.....»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Rights group condemns killings in Masbate
Human rights group Karapatan denounced the recent extrajudicial killing of a farmer In Masbate. The post Rights group condemns killings in Masbate appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste s new drug war
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: April 2, 2024, 1:59 pm CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling.....»»
Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims
In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone. The post Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin.....»»
SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023
SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023.....»»
Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»
UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings
Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL – Probing the drug killings
Whether or not it’s true that probers of the International Criminal Court were in the country last December, the stories should prod Philippine authorities to speed up and intensify their own investigation into possible extrajudicial killings and other state abuses in the so-called war on drugs carried out in the previous administration......»»
How Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina
Insiders in the Trump campaign say the plan was to isolate Haley politically by locking down endorsements from scores of officials in her home state as quickly as possible.....»»
Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
British Council celebrates 10 years of sharing LGBTQIA+ stories
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The British Council kicks off the first in-person screening of the Five Films For Freedom programme to live audiences in Cebu on Wednesday, March 13, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival The Five Films For Freedom, launched by the British Council and the British Film Institute in 2014,.....»»
Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s Committee on Budget and Finance, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that all provisions in the.....»»
Diokno as Monetary Board member: I’m now cooling down
Former finance secretary Benjamin Diokno says he is now on a cooling down mode as he was sworn in as the last member of the Monetary Board......»»
P2.8 million for athletics gold in Paris Games
There are P2.8 million reasons that should make Filipino pole-vaulter EJ Obiena more motivated to go for the gold medal in the Paris Olympics this July......»»