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NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’
The resolutions against the two women NDFP consultants and the revolutionary groups were issued soon after the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration and the NDFP issued a joint statement on Nov. 28, 2023 declaring their intention to pursue the peace talks. The post Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»
Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks
The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»
Ceasefire talks with Israel, Hamas expected to resume
Ceasefire talks with Israel, Hamas expected to resume.....»»
Karapatan on the Marcos Jr. admin’s amnesty program
Human rights alliance Karapatan takes exception to the Marcos Jr. government’s recently announced amnesty program for its failure to recognize and address the social, political and economic roots of the armed conflict in the Philippines......»»
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......»»
Government eyes expanded amnesty for Reds
President Marcos wants to expand the amnesty program for communist rebels to include about 1,500 insurgents who have yet to surrender to the government, officials said.....»»
Duterte revocation of Trillanes amnesty unconstitutional – SC
The Supreme Court has voided an order issued by former president Rodrigo Duterte revoking the amnesty granted to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program
Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program.....»»
MILF lauds Senate for adopting House rebel amnesty resolutions
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) lauded the Senate for adopting three resolutions of the House of Representatives that concur with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to former rebels. Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, also the MILF chair, said the granting of […].....»»
SEC issues cease and desist order vs bogus Ayala Group
SEC issues cease and desist order vs bogus Ayala Group.....»»
Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
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......»»
Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders
Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Political prisoners wait an average of 4 years in jail while on trial
'There is a responsibility on the entire justice system to ensure that cases like these do not languish in prison,' says UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan.....»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
[OPINION] The CPP-NPA’s 3rd Rectification Movement is bad news to the peace process
The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?.....»»