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SC allows UN expert to act as friend of the court in Maria Ressa s cyber libel plea
Irene Khan, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, has been allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) to sit as an "amicus curiae" to the court in the appeal for the cyber libel case of Rappler.com chief executive officer Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos......»»
LTO summons road rage suspect
The Land Transportation Office yesterday issued a show-cause order against a motorcycle rider who slashed the tire of a delivery van in another case of road rage that went viral on social media......»»
Hiding in plain sight
Yes, who does not want the serenity of a gated community and the security that comes with living in such a neighborhood isolated from the outside world, with its tidy rows of well-kept lawns and picket fences protecting the dreams within? But a magician’s hat can just be as deceptive as appearances, like the production of a rabbit seemingly from thin air. Just ask the people who live in an upscale neighborhood in a city neighboring the Villars’ turf, Las Piñas. A collective gasp recently emanated from its residents as they were forced to confront the harsh reality of their amiable community starting to crumble, of their haven seemingly being overtaken by a long procession of undesirables skillfully hiding in plain sight. One particular house in the enclave of the perfumed set, said to be predominantly painted red (hmmm, what a choice of color), had been at the center of activities of rowdy and loud Chinese nationals who, residents surmised, may belong to the group of their compatriots recently arrested. They were referring to the recent burst of activity by the Philippine National Police, during which elements of its Anti-Cybercrime Group raided a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator or POGO facility in Las Piñas City. Here, we couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony of those (illegal?) POGO workers, supposedly the very masters of the virtual world, being implicated and charged with allegedly running a network of human trafficking and money laundering, being caught with their digital underwear down. Kudos to the PNP-ACG, even if Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla took issue with the group for purportedly failing to coordinate their actions with government prosecutors, something which the cops denied, with the best civility they could muster as they were talking to Remulla. The Chinese nationals who were detained were doubtless wondering how their cyber-castle fell apart so spectacularly. It’s a classic case of wolves in sheep’s clothing being stripped of the wool covering them. But there’s no passing judgment as of yet. While some applaud this crackdown as a triumphant illustration of quick justice, others may wag their fingers at the seeming outrage that seemed out of proportion. After all, was such a bold use of force necessary to expel a den of criminals? It’s a question that brings to mind the delicate balancing act that Philippine authorities have been trying to master: how to crush criminal underbellies without impeding businesses’ rightful objectives. And in the case of posh subdivisions serving as the hideaways of criminals, cops cannot just barge in. The flip side of going after dubious characters in such places is that residents may object to their privacy being invaded by sleuths in their midst. Watching the government walk the fine line between righteousness and rationality is definitely a narrative twist. One only needs to look at the Duterte government’s campaign against illegal drugs to see how difficult police work can be. And perhaps it’s only fitting that we struggle with the fuzziness of the lines between crime and repression, digital delinquency, and moral vigilance in a world increasingly ruled by the ones and zeros of technology. In the greater story of Philippine law enforcement’s tango with the shadows, this POGO raid is but one chapter. The government’s efforts to combat crime should not just be limited to the rough streets; they should also permeate communities that thought they had built barriers immune to such unrest. It should be kept in mind that security isn’t just about walls and gates; it’s about the steadfast resolve of everyone to be vigilant to bring to light even the darkest corners of our neighborhoods, literally and figuratively. Crimes hit the hardest when they stop being statistics of something bad happening to other people. Fighting criminality is the shared responsibility of all peace-loving people, whether in the slums or the enclaves of the haves. The post Hiding in plain sight appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CA junks Ampatuan plea on hospital confinement
The Court of Appeals announced on Tuesday that it has affirmed its decision rejecting the plea of murder convict and former Autonomous Region on Muslim Mindanao Governor Datu Zaldy Ampatuan for hospital confinement. In a resolution dated 11 April 2023 but was only released Tuesday, the CA’s Former Seventeenth Division (Special Division of Five) denied Ampatuan’ motion for reconsideration of its decision issued last 4 July 2022 upholding the ruling issued by the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City Branch 221 denying the petitioner’s urgent motion to be transferred from the New Bilibid Prisons to a hospital at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ampatuan’s camp previously claimed that he was vulnerable to contracting Covid-19 while inside the NBP due to his delicate condition, having suffered stroke on three different occasions. He added that he was also suffering from hypertension, diabetes and chronic atrial fibrillation. However, the request was denied by the trial court, saying that the NBP has its own facility where he could receive proper medical treatment, if necessary and was upheld by the CA in a seven-page decision issued on 20 July 2022. The appellate court stressed that Ampatuan failed to justify how the “clear and present danger” rule applies to his case considering that the issues he raised neither involved the freedom of expression nor of religion. It noted that the petition was filed by Ampatuan when general community quarantine was still being implemented due to high Covid-19 infections and vaccines against the virus were not yet available. The CA pointed out that the number of Covid-19 have significantly gone down following the roll-out of the vaccination program by the government in March 2021. “These developments are based on and affirmed by official statements of the government and are also of public knowledge of which judicial notice may be taken. And while the Court in the case at bar is called upon to make a determination of whether respondent judge acted with grave abuse of discretion in issuing the assailed order, these events and developments have supervened, thereby rendering the reliefs prayed for moot,” the CA ruled. The post CA junks Ampatuan plea on hospital confinement appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Judge in Maguindanao massacre case nominated to CA
Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes, who convicted members of the Ampatuan clan in 2019 for the Maguindanao massacre, has been nominated to the Court of Appeals, according to the Judicial and Bar Council......»»
UNESCO says Ampatuan case “unresolved” as families still pursue justice
A United Nations body made changes in their position on the Ampatuan massacred case from “resolved” to “ongoing/unresolved” following appeals of the family of the media victims and media organizations......»»
Update on the Appeal to UNESCO regarding classification of Ampatuan massacre case as resolved
Greetings from the Philippines! We hope this letter finds you safe and well during such difficult times. We – the families of the journalists killed in the Ampatuan massacre, as well as media groups, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens who have stood with them in their continuing search for justice – wish to express our distress and disappointment as news reports, including from government media, have called attention to UNESCO’s classification of the entire case as “resolved” and citing this as an accomplishment of the Duterte administration and its efforts to protect journalists......»»
An appeal to UNESCO
We---the families of the journalists killed in the Ampatuan massacre, as well as media groups, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens who have stood with them in their continuing search for justice---wish to express our distress and disappointment as news reports, including from government media, have called attention to UNESCO’s classification of the entire case as “resolved” and citing this as an accomplishment of the Duterte administration and its efforts to protect journalists. .....»»
Contagious pertussis disease continues spreading in Philippines
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least 40 death cases, after a province near the capital region reported an outbreak of the disease. In a social media post on Wednesday night, the Cavite government posted a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity "due to the outbreak of pertussis" after logging 36 cases an.....»»
ED attaches asset worth Rs 70 lakh in bank fraud implicating Hyderabad-based Jasleen Enterprises
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached an immovable property valued at Rs 70 lakh in a bank fraud case involving Jasleen Enterprises headquartered in Hyderabad. The Hyderabad division of the ED attached the fixed asset in accordance with the stipulations outlined in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. ED initiated investigation on the basis of First Informati.....»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
PH media organizations slam Chinese Foreign Ministry
PH media organizations slam Chinese Foreign Ministry.....»»
Pokwang tinawag na laos, rumesbak: Jusko! Saan galing mga animal na ‘to?
SINUPALPAL ng Kapuso TV host-comedienne na si Pokwang ang isang laiterang netizen na tumawag sa kanya ng “laos.” Miyerkules Santo, March 27, rumesbak ang komedyana sa isang hater na tumira sa kanya sa X (dating Twitter). Ni-repost ng isang supporter ni Pokwang sa kanyang social media account ang pangnenega ng basher na nagsabing “laos” na.....»»
Kris naka-survive na walang yaya sa loob ng 1 linggo, grateful sa mister
UNTIL now, naghahanap pa rin ng yaya ang aktres na si Kris Bernal. Ayon sa kanya, isang linggo na silang walang katuwang sa pag-aalaga sa anak nila ni Perry Choi na si Baby Hailee Lucca. Kaya naman, isang linggo rin siyang hindi nakapag-post sa social media. Recently lamang ay nagkaroon siya ng update at nabanggit nga.....»»
Andrea Brillantes niregaluhan ng Rolex nina Whamos at Antonette
NAWINDANG ang Kapamilya actress na si Andrea Brillantes matapos itong makatanggap ng mamahaling relo na Rolex mula sa social media personalities na sina Whamos Cruz at Antonette Gail del Rosario. Sa isang video na ibinahagi ni Whamos sa kanyang Facebook page ay sinurpresa nila ang dalaga na nag-celebrate ng birthday kamakailan. “Mayroon na naman tayong.....»»
Danica Sotto unbothered sa isyung panloloko ni Marc Pingris
KALMADO at tila walang pakialam ang dating aktres na si Danica Sotto sa kabila ng kumakalat na isyung diumano’y niloloko siya ng asawang si Marc Pingris. Kahapon, March 27, kumalat sa social media ang chikang tila magkasama raw ang kanyang asawa at ang aktres na si Kim Rodriguez sa Australia. Parehas kasing nagbahagi ng pictures.....»»
Numerous Individuals and Businesses Profit from Trump Media Stock
Former President Donald J. Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, had a successful first official trading session on the Nasdaq, with shares surging and approaching.....»»
Emergency protocols in case of bridge collapse sought
Emergency protocols in case of bridge collapse sought.....»»