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Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Amnesty urges Marcos to end drug war as killings persist
Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
Marcos- Philippines will not lift a finger to help ICC drug-war probe - BenarNews
Marcos: Philippines 'will not lift a finger' to help ICC drug-war probe BenarNews.....»»
Davao’s new drug war: 51 suspects nabbed
Fifty-one drug suspects have been arrested in Davao City since Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a new war on drugs......»»
A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste s new drug war
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: April 2, 2024, 1:59 pm CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling.....»»
A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste s new drug war
CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling the city's history of killings, reporter Jodesz Gavilan warned.....»»
Justice for drug war victims up to judiciary – Marcos
It would be up to the Philippine police and judiciary to give justice to those who were killed during the previous administration’s drug war, President Marcos said, as he maintained that he won’t support the International Criminal Court probe on the controversial campaign......»»
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano
Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights
(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»
UK Government Severely Eroded Human Rights in 2023
(London, January 11, 2024) - The United Kingdom government's policies and practices both severely eroded domestic human rights protections and undermined its efforts to promote human rights globally in 2023, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024."T.....»»
Marcos not changing stance on ICC
President Marcos is not changing his stance that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines despite a recent poll suggesting that the majority of Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the tribunal on its probe on the deaths tied to the previous administration’s drug war......»»