China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty
The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to Washington that it respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, saying President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have a shared commitment to improving bilateral relations......»»
Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples
“It is crucial to recognize the challenges faced by indigenous peoples. These include land rights issues, displacements from their ancestral domains due to mining activities, and militarization leading to armed conflicts and human rights violations,” the project rationale said. The post Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
DOLE and UP College of Law Collaborate to Launch Paralegal Training Program
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law have teamed up to conduct a paralegal training program to reinforce the rights of trade unionists and workers last April 11, 2024, in Diliman, Quezon City. The initiative stems from a Memorandum of Agreement signed by DOLE and […].....»»
Ex-Pres Duterte denies ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on WPS
Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied claims from his former spokesperson that he entered into a “gentleman’s agreement” with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gave up the rights of the country in portions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»
Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern
JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists and critics during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Media.....»»
4th Impact confirms refunding donations of deleted GoFundMe page for 200 dogs
Girl group 4th Impact fully refunded all the donations sent in to a GoFundMe page they set up for their 200 pet dogs but deleted following heavy criticism from Internet users and animal rights activists......»»
Villar lauds focus on faster ROW process
Senate Deputy Majority Floor Leader and former public works secretary Mark Villar had lauded President Marcos’ move to create an inter-agency committee to speed up the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW), saying this will be crucial to managing the cost of vital rail transportation infrastructure project and in ensuring that timelines are met......»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»
Civil rights lawyer, Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation with his girlfriend when the 36-year-old Brazilian went viral on social media thanks to an unexpected superpower that has changed his life: his uncanny resemblance to Superman......»»
Senate hearing on bills vs online piracy slated next week
The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle on April 23 two bills on amending the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines to enable online site blocking and safeguard intellectual property rights......»»
Gerald Anderson sa truce nila ni Julia Barreta ug Bea Alonzo: ‘Time heals’
Si Gerald Anderson kay usa sa motuo nga “time heals.” Kini human ang iyang uyab nga si Julia Barretto ug kanhi uyab nga si Bea Alonzo naheadline sa mga entertainment nga mga balita human sa ilang panaguli didto sa usa ka party sa Marso. Si Baretto ug si Alonzo kay gihisgotan sa mga entertainment headlines.....»»
China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses PH of encroachment
MANILA, Philippines — China asserted its sovereign rights over Pagasa Island on Thursday, accusing the Philippines, in return, of “illegally occupying” the area. “This is our waters. I have no other [information] for you,” Chinese embassy told INQUIRER.net in a Viber message when it was asked about the reported presence of its vessels near Philippine-governed.....»»
Global Failures on Healthcare Funding
(Washington) - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that many governments around the world did not meet public healthcare spending benchmarks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said today. The new information indicates possible violations of countries' obligations to the human right to health.WHO's Global Health Expenditure Database.....»»
EDITORIAL — Secret deal
Finally breaking his silence on a raging controversy, Rodrigo Duterte discussed reports that during his presidency, he had entered into a gentleman’s agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping that compromised Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea......»»
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......»»
Pasig court issues arrest warrants vs Quiboloy, others
A regional trial court in Pasig City yesterday ordered the arrest of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy for the non-bailable offense of qualified human trafficking......»»
Pasig RTC inisyu warrant: Quiboloy swak sa human trafficking
Inilabas na ng Pasig Regional Trial Court ang arrest warrant kay Pastor Apollo Quiboloy sa kasong human trafficking. The post Pasig RTC inisyu warrant: Quiboloy swak sa human trafficking first appeared on Abante......»»
Quiboloy gets second arrest warrant for qualified human smuggling
MANILA, Philippines — Another arrest order has been issued against Apollo Quiboloy, and this time it is for qualified human trafficking. The warrant for the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) has been issued by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday, April 11. This is the second one against Quiboloy.....»»
Quiboloy ordered arrested by Pasig court
The qualified human trafficking charge against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused are non-bailable unlike the charges against them filed before the Davao court......»»