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DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP

“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Groups to UN rapporteur: Urge PH gov’t to stop censorship, repeal terror law

“What we do is amplify the voices of the Filipino people. We are defending the truth and the rights yet we are the one being oppressed of these rights." The post Groups to UN rapporteur: Urge PH gov’t to stop censorship, repeal terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Some firms still violate ease of doing biz law despite Arta

The Anti-Red Tape Authority-Eastern Mindanao Region (Arta-EastMin) revealed that there are still several businesses in their jurisdiction that violate the implementation of the Ease-of-Doing-Business Law and other red tape concerns despite the agency’s comprehensive collaboration with other security and law enforcement......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge

MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 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

Red-tagging hobbles free expression and opinion

Freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines is seriously hampered by the practice of red-tagging, according to Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur, who wound up a 10-day official visit to the Philippines yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ

United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings

Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance

“The harassment faced by the leaders of SMTH deeply troubles us. It prompts us to reflect on why the military is targeting this community-based, cause-oriented group that is simply advocating for their fundamental rights to housing and livelihood." The post Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Tondo para-teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance

“The harassment faced by the leaders of SMTH deeply troubles us. It prompts us to reflect on why the military is targeting this community-based, cause-oriented group that is simply advocating for their fundamental rights to housing and livelihood." The post Tondo para-teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit

Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging

Kapupulutan ng mayamang aral sa kasaysayan ang dula. Higit sa lahat, pinakita ang karaniwang mukha ng aktibista at hindi ang aktibistang ginawang demonyo sa propaganda ng mga pasista. The post ‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging

UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

NSC s Malaya told: Red-tagging can be prosecuted

The statement released by the NUJP on Thursday came a day after the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict quoting Malaya mentioned that criminalizing red-tagging is “impossible......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

PRO-7: Rules on anti-terror law to boost efforts against terrorism in CV

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that they were preparing to make the necessary adjustments in line with the newly-implemented rules on anti-terrorism cases. On January 15, 2024, the “Rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws” officially took effect.   This.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Talisay shooting: Cops launch relentless pursuit of killers

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Talisay City are on a relentless hunt for the two suspects who gunned down a man who was playing volleyball in Barangay Lagtang on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  Residents of the barangay were shocked when two unidentified men suddenly shot Erby Linganay while he was immersed in a game.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Tiamzons top PNP 2014 arrests

The arrest of two high-ranking communist leaders topped the arrests of the Philippine National Police in 2014, the Criminal Investigation and Detention Group (CIDG) said......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas arrests 43 wanted persons in 24-hour operation

PRO-Western Visayas arrests 43 wanted persons in 24-hour operation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Iloilo drug bust yields P367,200, multiple arrests

Iloilo drug bust yields P367,200, multiple arrests.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs

PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024