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Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting
(Bangkok) - Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army ethnic armed group should take immediate measures to minimize harm to ethnic Rohingya and other civilians caught up in the hostilities.On November 13, 2023,.....»»
Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison
On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»
Cebu groups call for wage increase on Labor Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holding big red flags and banners, demonstrators coming from various labor groups and people’s organizations in Cebu gathered as one unified group on Wednesday, May 1, to deliver a collective plea for laborers – a wage increase. The demonstrators gathered in downtown Cebu City at around 7:30 a.m. and walked to.....»»
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major U.S. cities
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major U.S. cities.....»»
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service.....»»
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar.....»»
Ivana hindi in love kay Coco, never nakipag-one-night stand
Buong ningning na itinanggi ni Ivana na nakipag-one-night stand na siya, at never din daw siyang na-in love kay Coco Martin. Pero aminado siyang gumastos na siya ng milyones sa lalaki, ha! Kaloka! The post Ivana hindi in love kay Coco, never nakipag-one-night stand first appeared on Abante......»»
Stand Out in Portrait with the New OPPO Reno11 Series 5G
Stand Out in Portrait with the New OPPO Reno11 Series 5G.....»»
Marcos to Filipinos: Emulate bravery of WWII heroes to counter modern threats
Marcos called on Filipinos to stand by their freedoms and principles, fulfill their duties with dedication and diligence, and fight for a better life and future......»»
Killua
News on the brutal killing of Killua, the Golden Retriever from Bato, Camarines Sur, has ignited a wave of public outcry, particularly among animal-loving Filipinos......»»
Ang ‘No Comment’ ay Pahayag Din
May sinasabi sila ukol sa diskursong pampolitika: "Having no stand is in itself a political stand." The post Ang ‘No Comment’ ay Pahayag Din first appeared on Abante......»»
PCG to government execs: Take stand vs China bullying
Government officials should take a stand against Chinese provocations in the West Philippine Sea and declare it loudly and openly, as “silence in the face of aggression is not an option,” Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday......»»
British Council celebrates 10 years of sharing LGBTQIA+ stories
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The British Council kicks off the first in-person screening of the Five Films For Freedom programme to live audiences in Cebu on Wednesday, March 13, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival The Five Films For Freedom, launched by the British Council and the British Film Institute in 2014,.....»»
Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom
Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte. The post Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom
In his keynote speech at the opening of the historic 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said critical journalists are being subjected to red-tagging and surveillance, or are faced with the charges of libel or cyber libel. The post CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Press freedom index: Philippines falls 2 notches to 134th
The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF)......»»
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks
During the People Power commemoration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) occupied all parks in Camarines Sur for their supposed “outreach” program. Still, it did not stop more than 300 activists here to stage a protest action in the afternoon of Feb. 25. The post Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UN rapporteur to gov t: Repeal Anti-Terror Law, Cybercrime Prevention Act
Khan called these “laws of concern” that threaten the freedom of expression in the Philippines despite the Constitution’s guarantee of the right to freedom of expression......»»
‘Media is a public good:’ Closure of CNN Philippines draws concerns from UN expert
The United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion said that the recent closure of CNN Philippines is a "worrying sign" for media freedom in the country......»»