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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

Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor

For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies

President Marcos claimed he has not been tempted to enforce an authoritarian system in the Philippines even as he justified his late father and namesake’s decision to declare martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map

'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked

From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Martial law and the communists

This book is highly controversial when it narrates certain debatable conclusions as facts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Central Visayas cops told to take cover….against the sun

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas cops specially those who are out on the streets are reminded to always protect themselves against the scorching heat. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson told policemen to always keep themselves hydrated in order to be fit to work despite the hot weather. Ever since summer began,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

CL cops log spike in drowning cases

CL cops log spike in drowning cases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Over 2,700 cops in Western Visayas promoted in mass ceremony

Over 2,700 cops in Western Visayas promoted in mass ceremony.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lodging house robbery attempt foiled after culprit nabbed by roving cops in Barangay Kamagayan

Lodging house robbery attempt foiled after culprit nabbed by roving cops in Barangay Kamagayan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Explainer: Why were lighter penalties given to cops involved in Jemboy slay?

Baltazar's family believes the court's decision falls short of delivering justice for their son's killing, citing the lighter penalties imposed by the court on the involved cops......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Cops advised to refrain from engaging in illegal acts

Cops advised to refrain from engaging in illegal acts.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Cops nabbed 2 drug suspects

Cops nabbed 2 drug suspects.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

7 cops surrender over murder charges

7 cops surrender over murder charges.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

2 alleged habal-habal drivers nabbed by roving cops after grabbing woman’s bag in Barangay Mabolo

2 alleged habal-habal drivers nabbed by roving cops after grabbing woman’s bag in Barangay Mabolo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cops arrest 10th most wanted person

Cops arrest 10th most wanted person.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Court convicts 3 former cops in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush in ‘22

Court convicts 3 former cops in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush in ‘22.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cops seize P4-M shabu in southern Negros sting op

Cops seize P4-M shabu in southern Negros sting op.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024