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Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings

Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

CHR sees potential in new human rights coordinating body

In a statement, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said that an integrated government approach is crucial in addressing human rights issues in the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

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

Philippines reaffirms human rights resolve

The Philippines has reaffirmed its resolve to continue efforts to strengthen domestic human rights mechanisms......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests

“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide

Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations

"The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan's findings." The post Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcos’ ‘ambitious’ UN plans hinged on fixing PH human rights issues — UN expert

Khan said the Marcos government’s plans to head the UN Commission on the Status of Women and to become a member of the powerful UN Security Council may pressure it to address its "grave and deep-seated human rights problems.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders

Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH

Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

A Human Rights Economy is Key to Sustainable Development

A Human Rights Economy is Key to Sustainable Development.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

New directions for human development in the Phl

Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

INUTECH: Conversation with a watch repairman

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 11 February)  – I haven’t worn a watch since I lost a Calvin Klein maybe 15 years ago (a gift, of course, because I won’t ever spend that much money for a watch.) The clock on my phone is enough, except when I’m out for a run then I strap on […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Karapatan condemns dismissal of grave threats case vs Duterte

Rights group Karapatan yesterday condemned the Quezon City prosecutor’s office’s decision to dismiss the grave threats complaint filed by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro against former president Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes

Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

‘No to Marcos ouster, secede in legal way, FPRRD clarifies

AMID his recent statements, former President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he is not advocating for the removal of his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Duterte warns Marcos of ouster like his father’s if charter change pushes through

'Kapag pinilit mo ito, lalabas ka ng Malacañang kagaya noong panahon na pinalayas kayo," Former president Rodrigo Duterte says in a scathing speech targeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson gives all in return; TNT finds little local support in EASL ouster

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson hardly misses a beat despite a one-month injury absence, but TNT still falls out of the running to visiting Anyang in the EASL.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024