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Japan Police Accused of Racial Profiling
Three ethnic minority residents of Japan filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the police racially profiled them.The lawsuit against the Japanese government, the Tokyo metropolitan government, and Aichi prefectural government, alleges the three were subjected to repeated police identity checks because of how they looked. Ea.....»»
Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest
“This is a clear violation of human rights, especially since the police clearly stated that their actions were for the upcoming anniversary of the EDSA uprising anniversary. Their posturing value of ‘public safety’ is a direct attack on the right to express calls against moves to amend the Constitution, which is the theme of the EDSA anniversary mobilization,” said BAYAN Southern Tagalog. The post Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Concern with mites (Part 2)
Concern with mites (Part 2).....»»
Creation of Muslim Council in Baguio City pushed
The creation of a Muslim Consultative Council seeking to institutionalize the representation and participation of the Muslim community in Baguio city’s governmental processes has been proposed. .....»»
IP-Muslim Shelter for SPMC watchers, runners approved
THE 20th Davao City Council approved on third and final reading the Indigenous People (IP)- Muslim Shelter for Watchers and Runners of IP and Muslim patients, on Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»
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......»»
Roads cleared in Ashburton following report of suspicious item on Tancred Street
A suspicious item reported to Police at 3.20pm has been checked and found to be of no concern.The cordons in place while Police examined the item have been lifted and roads are open.Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.ENDSIssued by the Police Media Centre. Source: NZ Police.....»»
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Unjust vexation raps filed vs students in ‘dirty finger’ selfie
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Unjust vexation charges have been filed by the police against the two male students who took a selfie with a ‘dirty finger’ using policemen as background. The two were arrested in Barangay San Roque, Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»
Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew
“We are calling on the office of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to hear our demands. To help us free Frenchie Mae, to help us assert our press freedom, and to help us fight to express.” The post Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Amateur takes charge in American Express; Hoey falls short
Amateur Nick Dunlap upstaged some of the world’s top players with a solid, eagle-spiked 12-under 60 as he seized a three-stroke lead over Sam Burns after three rounds of the American Express in La Quinta, California Saturday (Sunday Manila time)......»»
Philippines expresses concern over Iran attack
The Philippines expressed yesterday serious concern over the unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel following Tehran’s aerial bombardment......»»
PNP expresses concern over surge in minors apprehended for vaping
PNP expresses concern over surge in minors apprehended for vaping.....»»
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu.....»»
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......»»
PUP students protest privatization
Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Unjust vexation case vs students in dirty finger selfie junked
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The unjust vexation charge against the two university students in a “dirty finger” photo with policemen during the Sinulog festival has been dismissed by the court on Friday, January 26, On Sunday, January 21, 2024, two male students were arrested for allegedly posing for a picture while holding up their middle.....»»
Anne Curtis, Janno Gibbs express concern over Chocolate Hills resort
Several celebrities have chimed in their concerns and remarks of dismay after seeing clips of a resort in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills......»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness. Despite its name, those taking part are not naked......»»