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Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting
Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Cagayan de Oro mayor assures backup plan for potential water disconnection
Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy creates a special task force to look into the supply and distribution of treated water in the city.....»»
NTF-Elcac seeks more funds for former ‘rebel-infested’ brgys
THE National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) is seeking more funding support for barangays that were formerly infiltrated or influenced by communist rebels......»»
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......»»
SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge
MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»
Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools
By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines remains on FATF gray list
The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»
Mechanism for journalists’ safety working – PTFoMS
Mechanisms to protect members of the press are already in place and working, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said yesterday......»»
Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC
The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»
Group hits Imee reaction on NTF-ELCAC
The progressive group Karapatan criticized the reactions of Sen. Imee Marcos and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict to the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to have the NTF-ELCAC abolished......»»
NSC s Malaya told: Red-tagging can be prosecuted
The statement released by the NUJP on Thursday came a day after the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict quoting Malaya mentioned that criminalizing red-tagging is “impossible......»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew
Bulatlat condemns the latest red-tagging of Albay-based journalist Reynard Magtoto who wrote an in-depth report about the lies and deceptive activities of the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the region. The post Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit
Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit 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,.....»»
Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have been addressed before the project was actually started. “Sadly, this all should have been settled before the national.....»»
‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»
US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force
SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»