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706 released from BuCor prisons
At least 706 prisoners from various penitentiaries and penal farms were released yesterday......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Sablayan prisoners undergo skills training
Inmates at the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro have been provided skills training to help generate income for the SPPF......»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
‘Atin Ito’ coalition to hold another civilian mission to WPS
Atin Ito will travel to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal from May 14 to 17 to deliver provisions to Filipino fishers in the area. .....»»
From the Newsrooms: April 21 to May 4, 2024
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 6, 2024, 9:00 amUpdated on: May 6, 2024, 2:29 am THE TIMING was on point. Beijing was delivering a message loud and clear when the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels used water cannons to block two Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on April 30 amidst the ongoing "Balikatan" exercises between troops of the United States and the Philippine.....»»
Panatag is proven PH territory; China claims it by bogus history
A civilian supply expedition to Panatag (Scarborough) is set this summer. The shoal is Philippine territory. Filipinos have every right to enter its 15,000-hectare lagoon bound by rocks and reefs......»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat
A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»
Soldier, companion hurt in Maguindanao del Sur ambush
An off-duty motorist soldier was wounded in the neck in an ambush at a stretch of the Cotabato-Davao Highway in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur that also left his civilian companion injured on Wednesday......»»
Batanes seaport to be funded by US
A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»
PNP allows civilians to own semi-auto rifles
Civilian gun owners can now own and register 7.62mm semi-automatic rifles, according to the Philippine National Police.....»»
More than 100 killed while seeking aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000
The loss of civilian lives is the biggest in weeks. Hamas says the incident could jeopardize talks in Qatar aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages it is holding......»»
Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting
(Bangkok) - Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army ethnic armed group should take immediate measures to minimize harm to ethnic Rohingya and other civilians caught up in the hostilities.On November 13, 2023,.....»»
US Democrats push Biden administration over civilian toll in Israel’s Gaza campaign
Gaza health authorities say the war, now in its fourth month, has killed more than 24,760 people in the Palestinian enclave.....»»
Sara chooses ‘private talk’ with Bongbong, disregards Liza’s personal feelings
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte chose to seek a “private talk” with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding controversial interview of the First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. By doing this, she also brushed aside the First Lady’s feelings. Duterte explained why she did this, saying that Araneta-Marcos’ sentiments about her had nothing to do with.....»»
CPA, Cebu City Gov t must talk to resolve issue - Bautista
CPA, Cebu City Gov t must talk to resolve issue - Bautista.....»»
Talk to Papa Joe: Nagluib nga bana
Talk to Papa Joe: Nagluib nga bana.....»»
Talk to Papa Joe: Open minded ka ba?
Talk to Papa Joe: Open minded ka ba?.....»»