China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef
Manila [Philippines], May 16 (ANI): Philippine activists have embarked on a voyage towards a disputed reef in the South China Sea, prompting China to issue warnings against Manila for permitting the civilian mission in the West Philippine Sea, a term Manila uses for waters in the South China Sea that fall within its 200-nautical mile EEZ, Voice of America reported. A makeshift fleet comprising hundreds of fishing boats de.....»»
EDITORIAL - Red carpet, not red tape
The economic team faces a challenging task: replace red tape with a red carpet for investments......»»
Carpio: Duterte surrenders PH’s Ayungin rights in China agreement
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has revealed. The “gentlemen’s agreement” governs Manila’s maintenance and repair of the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy vessel grounded in the disputed area. READ:.....»»
China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’
MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned that the Philippines is going down a dangerous path. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks.....»»
Tsunami warning raised for 4 northern Luzon areas following Taiwan quake
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised a tsunami warning over four areas in northern Luzon after a powerful earthquake rattled Taiwan early Wednesday morning......»»
News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus
MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»
PH activists urge Japan to stop fossil fuel project expansion in Asia
PH activists urge Japan to stop fossil fuel project expansion in Asia.....»»
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in the city s biggest national security case
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in the city s biggest national security case.....»»
China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it risky for environment
Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, a development, which analysts have stressed would pose risks to the environment, reported Voice of America (VOA). According to analysts, the plan to build ships with mobile nuclear power sources would raise tensions.....»»
Finding the missing: Media and the disappeared
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 13, 2024, 11:05 am APRIL 28, 2024 marked one year since the abduction of Cordillera activists Gene Roz "Bazoo" De Jesus and Dexter Capuyan in Taytay, Rizal - activists who have yet to be found. Enough headlines have called attention to their disappearance but as families continue their search for their missing loved one, media should scale up coverage that can help hol.....»»
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......»»
Lawmakers call on PNP to release 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
Makabayan bloc lawmakers have urged the Philippine National Police to release six activists who were arrested during a Labor Day rally near the United States Embassy in Manila, questioning authorities for reportedly not practicing maximum tolerance in dispersing the protesters with water cannons......»»
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal - Interaksyon
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal Interaksyon.....»»
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 kidnapped activists reunite with families
Two activists who were allegedly kidnapped in San Carlos City in Pangasinan last week have reunited with their families......»»
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.....»»
OSG asks SC to review, recall protection writs granted to green activists
The two environmental activists, who were abducted in September 2023, received an arrest warrant on Tuesday, facing charges of oral defamation......»»
Groups hail SC’s protection orders on abducted activists Tamano, Castro
Environmental groups applauded the issuance of the Supreme Court of protection writs on abducted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»
2 activists get SC protection
The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»
Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation
“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC." The post Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 activists indicted for oral defamation
Charges of grave oral defamation have been recommended against two women activists, who were reported seized by alleged military men in Orion, Bataan last year......»»