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UN rapporteur to gov t: Repeal Anti-Terror Law, Cybercrime Prevention Act

Khan called these “laws of concern” that threaten the freedom of expression in the Philippines despite the Constitution’s guarantee of the right to freedom of expression......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists

(Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should release journalist Dieudonne Niyonsenga, also known as Cyuma Hassan, and urgently investigate serious torture allegations he has made and ensure his rights to freedom of expression, a fair trial and to freedom from torture and ill treatment are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities' failure to transparently accoun.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 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 News19 hr. 31 min. ago

Press freedom index: Philippines falls 2 notches to 134th

The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday

"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Women s Voices Have Power to Drive Change

Every March 8, International Women's Day, women flood the streets in countries around the world to commemorate hard-won victories for women's rights and to fight for more. It's a time to celebrate advances while sharing our frustrations about too-slow progress or even backsliding.But we're only able to express our joy and rage when we enjoy freedom of expression. Without it, realizing other rights is nearly impo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew

“We are calling on the office of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to hear our demands. To help us free Frenchie Mae, to help us assert our press freedom, and to help us fight to express.” The post Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern

JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists and critics during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 18, 2024, 3:52 pm JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Sereno: Choose to do good, fight for what is right

Sereno: Choose to do good, fight for what is right.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Araneta, Magramo fight for mandatory challenger status in ‘Kumbati 16’

Araneta, Magramo fight for mandatory challenger status in ‘Kumbati 16’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Reclaiming compromise payments

In the context of tax assessments, the Bureau of Internal Revenue offers remedies for taxpayers with assessed deficiency taxes......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues

FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues

FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Fight vs inflation far from over – BSP

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said it is too soon to declare victory in the fight against inflation, signaling a higher-for-longer rate environment, as inflationary risks continue to cloud the outlook......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

China to ‘resolutely fight back’ if provoked on Taiwan

Denounced in the Philippines for her rebuke of President Marcos over the Taiwan issue, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning has lashed back at Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., saying China is ready to “resolutely fight back” if provoked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Unique love storyline brings ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ close to viewers

‘There was a farfetched but intriguing circumstance that would give the story a richer context, namely, the kidnapping and the four-year experience that would transform the protagonist from a protected, middle-class bride to a toughened survivor when she returns. That was the thing that was different in this project,’ says director Laurice Guillen of the ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ storyline......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

A quick look at the week ahead

Now that the holiday-shortened week is behind us, we actually have a little action on the PSE to look forward to within the context of a bullish trend on the stock market more generally......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Quarantillo-Zalal: A dangerous UFC fight with serious implications

When Billy Quarantillo takes on Youssef Zalal in a featherweight match, he is in for a dangerous fight......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Saudis could recognize Israel if Palestinian issue resolved – foreign minister

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says securing regional peace through the creation of a Palestinian state is 'something we have been indeed working on with the US administration, and it is more relevant in the context of Gaza'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024