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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......»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
At UN event, women activists want Palestine free
Women activists gathered in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on March 21, 2024 to express their support for Palestine. The post At UN event, women activists want Palestine free appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand kick-off rally
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged all government workers to work towards a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) and deliver “responsive, efficient” service during the kick-off rally for his governance brand at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Bongbong Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand rally He also encouraged Filipinos.....»»
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......»»
Edsa People Power Revolution: Prayer rally planned in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A prayer rally is set to happen in Cebu on Sunday, Feb. 25, to commemorate the Edsa People Power Revolution. Officials of the Cebu Coalition for Transparency, Accountability, Peace, and Security (TAPS), the lead convenor of the prayer rally, said that the gathering will be held at the Kasadya sa SRP.....»»
Radyo5, Rappler spotlight public funds used in Bagong Pilipinas rally
CHEERS TO Radyo5 and Rappler for calling the people's attention to the exorbitant cost of holding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s rally on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Dubbed Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines,) the rally was described by the state-run Philippine Information.....»»
Radyo5, Rappler spotlight public funds used in Bagong Pilipinas rally
CHEERS TO Radyo5 and Rappler for calling the people's attention to the exorbitant cost of holding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s rally on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Dubbed Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines,) the rally was described by the state-run Philippine Information.....»»
Ronnie Liang walang TF sa ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally: Para po sa bayan!
MATAPANG na lumantad ang actor-singer na si Ronnie Liang para sagutin ang nga isyu tungkol sa pagsali niya sa “Bagong Pilipinas” kickoff rally. Naganap ang nasabing political event sa Quirino Grandstand nitong magdaang Linggo, January 28, sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, Jr.. Bukod kay Ronnie, dumalo rin sa “Bagong Pilipinas” kickoff rally para mag-perform.....»»
DOJ recommends filing of grave oral defamation vs abducted activists Tamano, Castro
In a 15-page resolution dated Dec. 12, 2023, it is said that the two activists’ sworn statements are different from their pronouncements during a press conference they held with the authorities after they emerged from their alleged abduction......»»
Italy s Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania
Italy's detention deal with Albania breaches international law and is abusive in many aspects, including by potentially creating legal limbo for vulnerable people. Yet, the plan-to detain in Albania people interdicted or rescued by Ital.....»»
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice. The post 17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 kidnapped activists reunite with families
Two activists who were allegedly kidnapped in San Carlos City in Pangasinan last week have reunited with their families......»»
Activists cheer as Baguio court resumes hearing on anti-terrorist label petition
A Baguio regional court is given the green light by the High Tribunal's court administrator to continue hearing the petition filed by activists.....»»
OSG asks SC to review, recall protection writs granted to green activists
The two environmental activists, who were abducted in September 2023, received an arrest warrant on Tuesday, facing charges of oral defamation......»»
Groups hail SC’s protection orders on abducted activists Tamano, Castro
Environmental groups applauded the issuance of the Supreme Court of protection writs on abducted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»
2 activists get SC protection
The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»
Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation
“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC." The post Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»