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‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Minalin LGU issues conditional biz permit to embattled factory
Minalin LGU issues conditional biz permit to embattled factory.....»»
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......»»
Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner
“We ask Secretary Boying Remulla to take a direct hand to ensure the fair implementation of the BPP resolution. Time is not on the side of an 84-year-old in the terribly congested conditions of the NBP." The post Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders
As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
24 turtle hatchlings freed in Zamboanga del Sur
24 turtle hatchlings freed in Zamboanga del Sur.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed A barangay councilor and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman of a northern Cebu town were apprehended inside a motel room.....»»
Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84
MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died. His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»
Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year
(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»
PEACETALK: Room for the human element in the GRP-NDFP peace framework?
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – As we enter the New Year, it has been noted by Satur C. Ocampo that “by all indications, the coming year will see the continuation and even intensification of devastating wars in the world… Even here in the Philippines, deadly hostilities are taking place.” Some of these recent […].....»»
A few things your personal injury attorney wouldn’t want you to be aware of
Searching for a personal injury lawyer is probably necessary if you are hurt due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. Your rights to justice and.....»»
Supreme Court disbars previously suspended lawyer
The Supreme Court has disbarred a previously suspended lawyer and slapped her with a P35,000 fine for issuing bouncing checks and failing to pay her debt. In a decision promulgated on Tuesday, the high court en banc found lawyer Elerizza Libiran-Meteoro guilty of gross misconduct and disbarred her from practicing law. According to the high tribunal, Meteoro’s issuance of.....»»
Disbarred lawyer Gadon guilty of gross misconduct anew over falsehoods — SC
The Supreme Court has found disbarred lawyer lawyer Larry Gadon guilty of gross misconduct for committing perjury and making accusations based on hearsay in the impeachment case of former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno......»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses
Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon
The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»
Traveling on Peak Times or Off-Peak Times? The Pros and Cons
Ever wondered if it’s smarter to travel when everyone else is or pick a quieter time? When you decide to hit the road can really shake up your travel experience, costs, and how easy things go. Think beyond the logistics – it’s also about what you personally like and how much you can deal with […].....»»
Real Hope: No Fear in Love
Perfect Love Have you ever worried that you would disappoint someone you love? Maybe you made a mistake and feared they would punish you by pushing you away. Maybe in the past, you’ve experienced conditional love from someone whose love and acceptance of you was only on their terms. When people we love react negatively […].....»»
DA: Suspension of onion imports depends on actual production
The suspension of onion imports is only conditional and still depends on actual production this crop season, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»