Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




Drug war memorial site launched in Caloocan

A memorial site and columbarium for victims of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration’s war on illegal drugs was inaugurated at the La Loma Catholic Cemetery in Caloocan yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

No significant change in Philippines HR situation – US

Despite the decrease in cases of extrajudicial killings, there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Philippines last year, according to the US State Department......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4

MANILA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring four others, police said. Police said the freight forwarder closed van truck was traveling to Unisan town from Manila when it crashed into a roadside house around 6 a.m. local time, killing the driver on the spot. A r.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

AFP, PNP: No torture, execution in Bohol clash

The police and military have cried foul over allegations that the five New People’s Army rebels killed in a shootout in Bilar, Bohol last week were victims of torture and extrajudicial killing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims

In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone. The post Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 17th, 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

Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group

In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Rappler Talk: Was it justice for Jemboy Baltazar’s parents?

Catch this episode of Rappler Talk as justice and police reporter Jairo Bolledo sits down with the teen's parents to talk about their reaction to the court's verdict.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque hiwalay na ayon kay Boy Abunda

KINUMPIRMA mismo ng talent manager at tinaguriang King of Talk na si Boy Abunda na hiwalay na sina Bea Alonzo at Dominic Roque. Sa kanyang talk show na “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” ay diretsahang kinumpirma ng talent manager ang kumakalat na balita ukol sa celebrity couple. “Isa pang balita na talagang nakalungkot, sumindak sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

House helpers arrested for killings, rape

Two house helpers were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly killing an elderly couple and raping the employer’s child......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Monchet’s PBA memories

For four PBA conferences from 1996 to 1997, Ramon (Monchet) Carballo was Ginebra San Miguel/Gordon’s Gin team manager and with Robert Jaworski as playing coach, he saw history unfold before his eyes.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ star revisits his Filipino roots

From his very first Filipino morning show guesting on TV5’s “Gud Morning Kapatid” to a farewell dinner, it was the perfect homecoming for Gordon Cormier, who last visited his hometown in Laguna seven years ago......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Two children rescued alive 2 days after deadly landslide in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- A three-year-old girl and a 2-month-old boy were pulled alive from the mud more than two days after a massive landslide crashed into several villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross said Friday. In a statement, the humanitarian agency's chairman Dick Gordon said the two survivors were immediately taken to a local hospital in a nearby town......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Two children rescued alive 2 days after deadly landslide in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- A three-year-old girl and a 2-month-old boy were pulled alive from the mud more than two days after a massive landslide crashed into several villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross said Friday. In a statement, the humanitarian agency's chairman Dick Gordon said the two survivors were immediately taken to a local hospital in a nearby town......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

ADB: Carbon tax has potential in Philippines

The possibility of a carbon tax has potential in the Philippines, but such a measure must be market-driven and appropriate for the needs of a country still heavily reliant on fossil fuels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News12 hr. 19 min. ago

How Oil Prices Shape Your Daily Life

Ever thought about why crude oil prices matter? They seem like numbers on a screen, but they actually have an effect on what we pay for everyday necessities. Crude oil is what keeps the world going. It’s what fuels our cars, trucks, and planes, and it’s used to make items we use, from plastic to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024