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Malawi Military s Threats Send Journalist into Hiding

A top investigative journalist in Malawi, Gregory Gondwe, has gone into hiding after the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) threatened to arrest him. Gondwe's plight stems from a report he wrote exposing the military's multi-million-dollar paymen.....»»

Category: newsSource: philippinetimes philippinetimesFeb 3rd, 2024

UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail

"We are only int’l visitors so far allowed by #Philippines govt to visit them! Arrested in Feb 2020, trial still dragging on. How long must they wait to be free?!" - UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan The post UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

STATEMENT | On USec. Paul Gutierrez’s Red-tagging of Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

This is exactly what we mean by red-tagging: a senior government official linking civilians to alleged communist groups without proof. May we remind Mr. Gutierrez that Ms. Cumpio is contesting the charges filed against her in court and has yet to be convicted. There is absolutely no point for anyone, more so a high government official, to forget that “everyone is innocent until proven in a court of law.” The post STATEMENT | On USec. Paul Gutierrez’s Red-tagging of Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The updated acquisition plan called “Re-Horizon 3” will focus on “an array of capabilities which will range from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom

In his keynote speech at the opening of the historic 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said critical journalists are being subjected to red-tagging and surveillance, or are faced with the charges of libel or cyber libel. The post CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

China, Not Russia, Still Tops List of Threats to US

WASHINGTON - Russia's war in Ukraine - portrayed by top U.S. officials as posing a danger to the United States itself - still trails China when it comes to long-term threats to America's security, according to a top Pentagon official.The warning from Ely Ratner, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, comes in testimony prepared for a hearing Wednesday by the House Armed S.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge

The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PNP appeals for calm amid bomb threats

The Philippine National Police yesterday appealed to the public to remain calm when dealing with bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PNP: No info on threats vs Quiboloy

PNP: No info on threats vs Quiboloy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Mandaue gripped by ‘false’ bomb threats, officials enraged

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Mandaue City Government condemned on Thursday, Feb. 15, the recent bomb threats targeting schools and government offices in the city. In a press release, authorities assured the public that these claims are entirely false and there is no cause for concern. “We want to unequivocally state that the alleged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

PNP: Bomb threats not meant to destabilize government

The bomb threats that hit various government offices and schools in Luzon on Monday were not meant to destabilize the administration of President Marcos, the Philippine National Police said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Disruptive threats

Schools suspended classes and work was disrupted in government agencies that were hit by bomb threats yesterday in Metro Manila, several provinces in Luzon and in Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PNP to beef up security at House amid bomb threats

The Philippine National Police will strengthen its security measures at the House of Representatives after the chamber reported receiving bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Kaspersky Predicts Key Cybersecurity Threats Targeting Children in 2024

With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. Therefore, it’s crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting kids to better protect them from potential harm. In this post, Kaspersky experts explore […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Marcos vows to fight threats to freedom

President Marcos has vowed to continue the fight against threats to freedom and repel those who trample the country’s “sacred shores.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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

QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte appointed administrator of Kingdom of Jesus Christ properties

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 March) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has been appointed administrator of the properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). This developed after its founder, embattled international evangelist Apollo C. Quiboloy, has gone into hiding amid the serious criminal charges he is facing in the country and in the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

How long can Quiboloy hide from Senate inquiry?

Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) and “spiritual adviser” of former President Rodrigo Duterte, remains in hiding as he refuses to appear in a Senate inquiry looking into alleged abuses of his former members......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024