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Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Gabriela lauds female lawyer for suing NLRC official

Women’s group Gabriela yesterday lauded a female lawyer for suing a National Labor Relations Commission official for alleged sexual harassment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it

MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP

“Contrary to international laws of war, the victims were tortured and killed." The post Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SC disbars lawyer who abandoned family

The Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer who abandoned his legal family and lived with another woman, even displaying on social media their illicit affair......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

SC removes lawyer from gov’t service for misconduct in Ruby Barrameda case records

The Supreme Court has perpetually disqualified for government service a lawyer who was discovered with misplaced records related to the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case within his secured cabinet in Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Pacman, Holy Child battle for U16 Pool A lead in PSL Davao Leg qualifying

Pacman, Holy Child battle for U16 Pool A lead in PSL Davao Leg qualifying.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

The real battle of Katipunan

The real battle of Katipunan happens every school day as students, office workers and truck drivers race against time and against each other, as they find themselves stuck in the gridlocked avenue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Under Ground Battle aids Philippine MMA growth with Blaze FC

From the grassroots to the professional level, expect Under Ground Battle (UGB) to take part in cultivating Philippine mixed martial arts (MMA)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Iloilo City winning the battle against malnutrition

Iloilo City winning the battle against malnutrition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Rama plans to redesign CBRT bus station at Capitol for heritage preservation

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is facing delays, and the mayor’s new plans might make it take even longer. Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove the planned bus station near the Capitol building because it doesn’t fit with the area’s heritage. He plans to replace it with a new.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

WATCH: Despicable Me 4 features Gru as a new dad

A new entry in the "Despicable Me" franchise sees the return of Gru, his wife Lucy, their three adopted daughters and the introduction of Gru Jr......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Mayoral bet Jose Daluz shares ‘ABCD’ vision for Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “A Brighter Cebu [with] Daluz.” This was the vision shared by Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the current chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) if he wins the mayoral race in the 2025 polls. Daluz revealed his mantra: ABCD, which stands for “A Brighter Cebu [with] Daluz,” in a media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024