EDITORIAL - Another activist murdered
As of yesterday, no one had been arrested for the murder of labor leader Dandy Miguel last Sunday night in Canlubang, Laguna. Miguel, 35, was headed home on his motorcycle when assailants on another motorbike sprayed him with gunfire. He died at the scene from eight gunshots......»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»
EDITORIAL — The cost of negligence
As of early evening yesterday, the death toll from a vehicular collision in Cotabato stood at 17, with four others needing hospitalization for injuries and severe burns......»»
EDITORIAL — Irresponsible driving
As travel increases this Holy Week, motorists are expressing concern about a road accident this month that penalized an innocent driver. Video footage showed a Toyota Innova traversing the northbound lane of the Skyway Stage 3 on March 10 when a motorcycle moving beyond the speed limit counter-flowed, colliding head-on with the Innova......»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
EDITORIAL — Lights off for one shared home
Since the first Earth Hour was staged in 2007, participation in the event has grown exponentially......»»
EDITORIAL - Under lock and key
The Civil Service Commission has reminded all government officials and employees of the April 30 deadline to submit their sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth for 2023......»»
Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist
According to Migrante-Netherlands, Marikit Saturay was not allowed to talk to her lawyers and her relatives. A uniformed agent was also assigned to guard her during the entire detention period. The post Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
EU, Denmark Failing Imprisoned Danish-Bahraini Activist and His Daughter
EU, Denmark Failing Imprisoned Danish-Bahraini Activist and His Daughter.....»»
Tribute to LALA: A Lumad Activist, Artist, and Fighter
According to the military's report, Lala was among the six individuals killed during an encounter between the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army in Bilar, Bohol, last September 7......»»
CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother
The Commission on Human Rights is investigating the alleged kidnapping of a brother of an activist and former political prisoner in Batangas last week......»»
Thomasian student activist receives show-cause letter from UST administration
'Handa ako at hindi ako natatakot dahil alam naman natin na between [the university] and me, sila ang mali dito,' says Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis.....»»
Church urged to preach more vs injustices
The Catholic Church should follow the example of the three executed Filipino priests Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora – collectively known as GomBurZa – by preaching more against today’s injustices, a priest-activist said yesterday......»»
Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalnys demise inside prison – The Daily Guardian
Title: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Jail, Fueling Controversy and Political Turmoil Byline: [Author’s Name] Date: [Date] Word Count: 350 Russian opposition leader.....»»
Indonesia’s likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's son Ucok was among pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the 1998 riots that precipitated the end of authoritarian leader Suharto's rule. Prabowo Subianto was then an influential military commander......»»
Calls for probe, shutdown of mining firm grow after Davao de Oro landslide
'Apex Mining and other mining companies in Mindanao have clearly endangered the lives of hundreds,' says activist Jon Bonifacio of the Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment.....»»
Kazakhstan: Baseless Extremism Case Heads to Court
(Berlin, February 8, 2024) - A journalist in Kazakhstan is to face trial on February 12, 2024 on unfounded extremism-related charges, as authorities there ramp up prosecutions against critics on similar charges, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should drop their unfounded case against the journalist and activist, Duman Mukhammedkarim, and im.....»»
Surveillance, terror tagging vs peasant leader in Bulacan slammed
Peasant activist group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) lambasted the recent spate of surveillance and harassment against their leader in Bulacan by unidentified men believed to be government intelligence agents......»»
Kyrgyzstan: Activist Held for Opposing Flag Change
(Berlin, December 22, 2023) - Kyrgyz authorities have brought a criminal case against an activist and blogger, Aftandil Jorobekov, after he publicly opposed and called for protests against the government's proposal to alter the country's flag, Human Rights Watch said today. The charges, which include calling for mass unrest, violate his freedom of express.....»»
Youth-led action to prevent terrorism and violent extremism
Vienna, 22 December 2023 - "A close friend from school unexpectedly became involved in terrorist activities. His capture by the police was covered in the newspaper and social media." 28-year-old Mohammed Abdul*, a law graduate and development activist from Bangladesh, describes that experience as a wake-up call. His friend's arrest made him aware that.....»»
Gov’t prosecutor dismisses environmental raps against cultural artist
A Quezon City assistant city prosecutor dismissed the environmental case filed against activist and cultural worker Maximo Santiago and three others after they burned an effigy during the State of the Nation Address last July. The post Gov’t prosecutor dismisses environmental raps against cultural artist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»