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Only in the Philippines
In recent years, the use of “red-tagging” has become widespread in the Philippines, and many human rights organizations and activists have accused the government of employing it as a means of suppressing dissent and political opposition. More often, we come across human rights defenders, labor organizations, student groups, members of the urban poor sector, and non-government organizations critical of the government’s policies and actions or with alleged communist links complaining of being red-tagged. What exactly is this overused “red-tagging” word? It describes the practice of labeling individuals or groups as communist or leftist, often without evidence or justification to discredit or intimidate them. Clearly, the absence of evidence qualifies for red-tagging. How about if it is validated and substantiated with evidence? Former communist cadre Ka Eric said there is no such thing as red-tagging. It is rather a truthful exposition that reveals the true color of the Communist Party of the Philippines — New People’s Army — National Democratic Front and their front organizations that are infiltrating and operating in the urban areas. For the Legal Cooperation Cluster of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, leftist groups continuously put fire to the alleged “red-tagging” issue. After having sufficiently addressed the allegations of these critics in its legal advisories and press statements, the LCC said it is “heart-rending that these leftist groups had romanticized this term to the detriment of our patriotic government officials, who selflessly serve for the Republic and its people”. Google and Wikipedia may have their definition of red-tagging but LCC, a group of government lawyers, insists there is no legal definition for the alleged “red-tagging” term created by malicious fronts. “Instead, what is defined but only in a dissenting opinion which is not a source of law, is red-baiting, as a phenomenon of implicating progressive civil group leaders to heinous crimes or the alleged “vilification”, “labeling”, or “guilt association” of various democratic organizations that are allegedly stereotyped or caricatured by the military as communist groups,” the LCC said. Atty. Juan Ponce Enrile, Chief Legal Counsel of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., gave a witty and sensible comment about red-tagging. “Red-tagging is their own doing. If you are a communist, you practice communism, then why are you ashamed of being called a communist?” Back in the days, before the Revolutions of 1989 brought down most of the communist states, commies in other countries were proud to be called one but they don’t kill people. The governing parties of China, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, and to some degree, North Korea, continue to uphold communism as their official ideology. Only in the Philippines do commies refuse to be tagged as Reds. Does the shame stem from the hundreds of thousands of people killed? Bright future of young students shattered? Lowly farmers and indigenous peoples deprived of human rights? Millions of pesos extorted from businesses? Could they be just among the many communist opportunists whom JPE said ride on the ideology to become powerful? “They just want power. Most do not believe in the ideology. Others come in so they can extort money. And they become bodyguards of crooked politicians,” he said. “Undeniably, that exists.” Protecting national security and maintaining law and order is the government’s responsibility. Accusing individuals or groups of wrongdoing without evidence or justification is not its cup of tea, but truth-tagging is. The post Only in the Philippines appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mandaue City Legal employees told to wear color-coded outfits on Valentine’s Day
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Employees of the Mandaue City Legal Office are requested to wear color-coded outfits on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The memorandum released by the office on its Facebook Page also indicated the colors that would reflect the relationship status of the employees as follows: Red – In a relationship or in love; […] The post Mandaue City Legal employees told to wear color-coded outfits on Valentine’s Day appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Heat index could hit danger level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns
In its 5 a.m. forecast on Thursday, the agency noted that certain areas could see a heat index soaring up to 44 degrees Celsius (°C)......»»
Hot, humid weather expected during Holy Week
Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will be the prevailing weather system affecting the country from March 25 to 31, according to PAGASA. .....»»
Warning ng PAGASA ngayong Holy Week: ‘Mag-ingat dahil mas magiging mainit’
ILANG araw nalang, Holy Week na! For sure, marami sa inyo ang may lakad at bakasyon upang sulitin ang ilang araw na walang pasok. Dahil diyan, may paalala ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), lalo na’t idineklara na ang panahon ng tag-init. Sinabi ni PAGASA chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando, magiging mas mainit.....»»
3 araw magdidilim ang mundo fake news, pero may solar eclipse –PAGASA
HINDI totoong makakaranas ng “three days of darkness” ang mundo. Ito ang nilinaw mismo ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) matapos kumalat ang naturang fake news dahil umano sa pagdaan ng tinatawag na “Photon Belts” simula April 8. Ayon sa weather bureau, walang scientific evidence ang magpapatunay sa balitang ito. “The news.....»»
Pagasa debunks ‘three days of darkness’ hoax
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dismissed claims that the Earth will experience three days of darkness due to passing the “Photon Belts” starting April 8 as false. The state weather and astronomy bureau said Friday there is no scientific evidence to support the claim. “DOST-PAGASA would like to.....»»
Pagasa: Summer na
Pagasa: Summer na.....»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
Panahon ng ‘tag-init’…opisyal nang idineklara ng PAGASA
IT’S summertime na mga ka-BANDERA! Ngayong araw, March 22, opisyal nang idineklara ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang pagsisimula ng “warm and dry season” o pahanon ng tag-init. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, natapos na ang epekto ng Amihan o North East Monsoon na nagdadala ng “cool breeze” o malamig na hangin......»»
Pagasa declares start of summer
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration yesterday officially declared the start of summer in the Philippines with the end of the northeast monsoon......»»
Summer is officially here, says Pagasa
Friday, March 22, 2024, has been declared as the official start of the summer season by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Dr. Nathaniel Servando, Pagasa chief, announced this during a press briefing, today. READ: Pagasa forecasts two days of 46°C heat index in La Union “Today, we officially declare the start of.....»»
PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday declared the official termination of "Amihan" or the northeast monsoon season, marking the beginning of the warm and dry season in the country......»»
Beauty essentials for a cool summer
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The color purple
It’s women’s month and women around the world are celebrating their time as they actively promote gender equality and women empowerment......»»
Mixed adjustments on fuel today
Separate advisories from oil companies announced mixed price adjustments on fuel products effective today......»»
Fuel prices in Cebu City gas stations as of Feb. 13
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists this week can expect a slight relief after fuel prices decreased with the implementation of a rollback on February 13, Tuesday. Local oil firms announced in separate advisories that the price of gasoline will decline by P0.60 per liter, diesel by P0.10 per liter, and kerosene by P0.40 per liter......»»
CHR urges review of NTF-ELCAC’s mandate
The CHR expressed readiness to provide policy advisories and training to equip NTF-ELCAC in fulfilling its mandate with a human rights-based approach. .....»»
Fuel prices in Cebu City as of Feb. 6: Gasoline up by 75 centavos, diesel by P1.50
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of increase in fuel prices greeted motorists on Tuesday, February 6. Local oil firms announced in separate advisories that the prices of gasoline will increase by 75 centavos per liter and diesel by P1.50 per liter. Meanwhile, kerosene was up by 80 centavos per liter. The Department of Energy.....»»
Fuel prices going up again today
In separate advisories, oil companies announced prices would increase by P0.75 per liter for gasoline and P1.50 per liter for diesel......»»