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‘Terrorism financing’ cases filed vs activists

Even before the Supreme Court ruled that red-tagging threatens one’s life, liberty and security, the state security forces have been utilizing two existing laws – the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act – to suppress or harass human rights defenders and political activists/dissenters......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 24th, 2024

PRO-7: Rules on anti-terror law to boost efforts against terrorism in CV

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that they were preparing to make the necessary adjustments in line with the newly-implemented rules on anti-terrorism cases. On January 15, 2024, the “Rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws” officially took effect.   This.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

‘Terrorism financing’ cases filed vs activists

Even before the Supreme Court ruled that red-tagging threatens one’s life, liberty and security, the state security forces have been utilizing two existing laws – the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act – to suppress or harass human rights defenders and political activists/dissenters......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Civil societies sound alarm over gov’t use of terror financing charges to paralyze their services

Being falsely accused of terrorism financing, the operations of the civil societies are being paralyzed by the government, denying poor communities of much needed assistance and bringing them farther from the grasp of genuine development. The post Civil societies sound alarm over gov’t use of terror financing charges to paralyze their services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law

At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Workers air alarm over rising terrorist financing cases

Aside from continuing human rights violations, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) is alarmed over increasing terrorist financing cases being filed against labor leaders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

'How do you deal with a neighbour...': Jaishankar slams Pakistan over 'industry level' terrorism

Singapore, March 24 (ANI): Emphasising the complex situation of dealing with a neighbour like Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Islamabad uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and does not even hide from the fact. He affirmed that India will not skirt this problem anymore and the mood in the country is not to overlook the issue of terrorism. The EAM, who is in Singapore as part of his thre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

'How do you deal with a neighbour...': Jaishankar slams Pakistan over 'industry level' terrorism

Singapore, March 24 (ANI): Emphasising the complex situation of dealing with a neighbour like Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Islamabad uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and does not even hide from the fact. He affirmed that India will not skirt this problem anymore and the mood in the country is not to overlook the issue of terrorism. The EAM, who is in Singapore as part of his thre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao

The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists

The Makabayan bloc condemned the military's decision to file terrorism charges against Bayan Muna Partylist Secretary General Nathanael Santiago and 33 other activists and human rights workers in Nueva Ecija......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release. The post Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found

Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

At UN event, women activists want Palestine free

Women activists gathered in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on March 21, 2024 to express their support for Palestine. The post At UN event, women activists want Palestine free appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024

MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024

MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Activists cheer as Baguio court resumes hearing on anti-terrorist label petition

A Baguio regional court is given the green light by the High Tribunal's court administrator to continue hearing the petition filed by activists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law

"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Mayor Baste: Prioritize Mindanao’s safety, security vs terrorism

DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte addressed the national government to prioritize the safety and security of the Mindanao regions vulnerable to terrorism......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law

The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024