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Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging al-Sisi
(Beirut) - An Egyptian court on February 6, 2024, sentenced the prominent politician Ahmed Tantawy, along with his campaign advisor and 21 of his detained supporters, to a year in prison for alleged offenses associated with his presidential challenge to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Human Rights Watch said today. The court also barred Tantawy from running f.....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention
Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Dela Rosa kay Marbil: Linisin mga bugok sa PNP
Hinamon ni Senador Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa si PNP chief Maj. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil na linisin ang mga ‘bad eggs’ sa pambansang pulisya. The post Dela Rosa kay Marbil: Linisin mga bugok sa PNP first appeared on Abante......»»
BBM pinasalamatan buong puwersa ng PNP
Nagpasalamat si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa buong puwersa ng Philippine National Police (PNP) dahil sa kanilang sakripisyo at serbisyo para matiyak ang kaayusan at kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino. The post BBM pinasalamatan buong puwersa ng PNP first appeared on Abante......»»
Marcos to new PNP chief Marbil: Address terrorism, cybercrime
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil to help the government address emerging threats to the country’s peace and order. During a ceremony for the PNP change of command held in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Marcos told Marbil: “You have.....»»
PNP nagbabala sa ‘vacation modus’, 500 katao na ang nabiktima
NGAYONG malapit na ang ang summer vacation, ingat-ingat sa mga modus! Kamakailan lang, nagbabala ang Philippine National Police (PNP) kaugnay sa tinatawag na “vacation scam” – isang modus na ineengganyo ang mga mabibiktimang kliyente sa pamamagitan ng travel packages na inaalok sa mababang presyo. Ayon sa tagapagsalita ng PNP na si Col. Jean Fajardo, ang.....»»
PNP dismisses cop who fired gun outside QC bar from service
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has already dismissed from service Lt. Col. Mark Julio Abong — a police officer who was arrested for firing his gun outside a Quezon City bar in November last year. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Monday said he already signed Abong’s dismissal order last December 18 in.....»»
EDITORIAL - Red carpet, not red tape
The economic team faces a challenging task: replace red tape with a red carpet for investments......»»
Italy court clears man who tried to strangle sleeping wife
ROME—A court in Italy has acquitted a man who tried to strangle his wife while asleep, ruling that he was suffering from a sleep disorder, media reported on Thursday. His wife had to bite him to wake him and stop the attack, which happened in January 2021, the court in Brescia, in Italy’s northern Lombardy.....»»
Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Red Bull Half Court Returns with 3-on-3 Streetball, Seeking Top Talent for Thrilling New York City World Finals!
Red Bull Half Court returns for another year, calling out to the best ballers for the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball showdown. This time the competition is set to be even more intense, as players from Luzon to Mindanao battle it out in the regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to determine who will secure a […].....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»