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Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide

Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH

Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy

The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

New directions for human development in the Phl

Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos- Philippines will not lift a finger to help ICC drug-war probe - BenarNews

Marcos: Philippines 'will not lift a finger' to help ICC drug-war probe BenarNews.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Davao’s new drug war: 51 suspects nabbed

Fifty-one drug suspects have been arrested in Davao City since Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a new war on drugs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 18, 2024, 3:52 pm 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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Dapat tinularan ni Digong si Ping

Paiimbestigahan ng human rights group Amnesty International (AI) si Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte tungkol sa kanyang bersyon ng drug war na naging flagship program noon ng administrasyon ng kanyang amang si Digong. The post Dapat tinularan ni Digong si Ping first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings

Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 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

New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence

The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippines reaffirms human rights resolve

The Philippines has reaffirmed its resolve to continue efforts to strengthen domestic human rights mechanisms......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law

(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Trkiye: Big Tech Should Protect Online Expression, Resist Censorship

(Istanbul) - Social media companies should resist intensifying efforts by Turkish authorities to control their platforms through demands that they block content critical of the government ahead of important municipal elections on March 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch, ARTICLE 19, and 20 other human rights and journalists' groups said in a statement released toda.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests

“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024