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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

PUP students protest privatization

Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Unjust vexation case vs students in dirty finger selfie junked

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The unjust vexation charge against the two university students in a “dirty finger” photo with policemen during the Sinulog festival has been dismissed by the court on Friday, January 26, On Sunday, January 21, 2024, two male students were arrested for allegedly posing for a picture while holding up their middle.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Quiboloy arrest looms – Senator

Rejecting his reasons for not showing up at the Senate, Sen. Risa Hontiveros vowed to work on the order to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Senator seeks arrest warrant vs Quiboloy

Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday sought the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy for defying the Senate’s summons to attend the hearing on alleged sexual abuses in Quiboloy’s ministry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Senator seeks probe into warrantless arrest of film director Jade Castro 

"At any time, it is wrong to "arrest now, explain later," which was what happened to Director Jade Castro and his three companions in the town of Catanauan, Quezon," Hontiveros said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Age Is Just a Number

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purDon’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12ity. 1 Timothy 4:12.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?

NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?

NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Probe free speech violations, UN rapporteur urged

Various groups yesterday urged United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan to investigate violations on Filipinos’ rights to free speech and expression during her upcoming visit next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

NTF-ELCAC should have ended with Duterte — ex-senator

Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima said that the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict should have been disbanded since former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped out of office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag

“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Former senator Rene Saguisag, 84

Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away

Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino

Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»

Category: newsSource:  philnewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH

MANILA, Philippines —  The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference. The senator, who also heads the Senate panel on foreign relations, was pertaining to Executive Order No. 57,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Australian senator censured for protesting vs Marcos | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Australian senator censured, bed bugs in NAIA, Alec Baldwin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024