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PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds
The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»
Habang-panahon na tayong bu-bulihin ng China
YANIGni Bong Ramos SA mga hilakbo ng kaganapan, tila habang-panahon na tayong bu-bulihin ng China partikular na sa pag-angkin ng ilan isla natin sa West Philippine Sea (WPS). Hindi lang isa, dalawa kundi maraming beses na tayong hinamak at nilait ng mga ito sa sarili nating teritoryo lalo na ang mga mangingisda nating tahimik na ….....»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»
AFP on alleged seizure of China’s nets: We protect our sovereign rights
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to protect the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea in response to China’s allegation that its personnel seized the nets of its fishermen installed off Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. “The Philippines remains committed to upholding its sovereignty and.....»»
‘20,322 killed until 2017 in Duterte drug war’
A total of 20,322 people were killed during Duterte’s war on drugs from July 1, 2016 to Nov. 27, 2017, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno said during yesterday’s hearing of the House committee on human rights on the alleged extrajudicial killings during the past administration......»»
UnionBank raises P10 billion via stock rights offer
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines has raised P10 billion through its stock rights offering amid robust participation from shareholders......»»
Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia’ law to protect movie, TV workers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of entertainment industry workers by compelling their employers to meet the minimum labor rights standards in the country......»»
UN Special Rapporteurs raise concerns on rights violations committed in PH using terror laws, counterinsurgency measures
UN Special Rapporteurs sent communications on October 23, 2023 to the Marcos Jr. government calling attention to human rights violations committed in the course of implementing the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020......»»
Belmonte to cops: Never forget people’s rights
Police officers should never forget their duty to protect people and their rights, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said yesterday......»»
Family of child rights advocate Sally Ujano seeks acquittal in rebellion case
The family of child rights defender Sally Ujano has called for the acquittal of the rebellion charges against her......»»
Child rights defender to appeal conviction
The camp of child and women’s rights advocate Sally Ujano will appeal the ruling of a Taguig court, which found her guilty of the crime of rebellion......»»
Vilma Santos and director Chito Roño recall fondly their nearly three-decade-old film
‘Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?’ was not Vilma Santos’ first project with direk Chito Roño. They earlier worked together in the drama thriller, ‘Ikaw Lang’ (1993), with Cesar Montano and Ronnie Ricketts. Since the rights to the story Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? by Lualhati Bautista were earlier acquired by Viva Films, the director shares, ‘I convinced Malou Santos of Star Cinema to buy the rights of (it) from Viva. So, the project went to us and it was Ate Vi, of course, who starred in the film. In fact, 10 years after we did the film, Lea Bustamante pa rin ang pangalan ni Ate Vi sa phone ko.’.....»»
Groups call Marcos ‘super body’ for rights protection ‘superfluous,’ ‘window-dress’
Groups call Marcos ‘super body’ for rights protection ‘superfluous,’ ‘window-dress’.....»»
CHR sees potential in new human rights coordinating body
In a statement, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said that an integrated government approach is crucial in addressing human rights issues in the country. .....»»
Union Bank sets SRO entitlement ratio at 0.11:1
Union Bank set the price of its stock rights offering at P30.57/share, and set the entitlement ratio at 1 rights share for every 9.1382 UBP shares owned, or 0.11 new shares for every existing share......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing
This news comes as a shock, as both individuals were unaware that complaints had been filed against them until a preliminary investigation resolution was released on April 8, recommending criminal charges." The post Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84
MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died. His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»