OSG misses Castro, Tamano preliminary conference due to sheer number of documents
The Office of the Solicitor General, who assigned 30 lawyers in the first hearing before the Court of Appeals, were unable to attend the preliminary conference for the issuance of the protection writs for environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»
SC asked to recall environmentalists’ protection order
The Supreme Court has been asked to recall the temporary protection order it granted to environmentalists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by the military in Bataan last year. The Office of the Solicitor General yesterday filed an urgent motion, saying a Bulacan court had issued arrest warrants against Castro and Tamano on charges of grave 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......»»
OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders
"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
China calls alleged cyanide use in WPS ‘sheer fabrication’
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called the claim of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that Chinese fishers engage in cyanide fishing a “sheer fabrication.” .....»»
Fake docs continue to proliferate, as BI announces purchase of modern equipments against fraud
FAKE documents continue to circulate and proliferate. This unfortunate news was announced by Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco, who said that a report from the BI’s Anti-Fraud Section said it examied a total of 241 fraudulent and counterfeit documents for 2023 which were found to be questionable. These documents examined by the BI’s […].....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news inside and outside Cebu City. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses Cebuana weight-lifter Elreen Ando is the latest Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris olympics, after a strong.....»»
Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro
“How many more artists will continue to be vulnerable to such attacks? We denounce how these violations of our rights persist under the current administration and join our colleagues in the call to release Castro immediately." The post Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
Environmental group Kalikasan filed a complaint to United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders Michel Forst which stemmed from the consecutive attacks against Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. The post UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction
In a joint statement, Castro and Tamano emphasized that the Office of the Solicitor General appealed the decision of the Supreme Court to grant them the legal remedies. The post Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Environmentalists posted bail, continuing their fight after abduction
In a joint statement, Castro and Tamano emphasized that the Office of the Solicitor General appealed the decision of the Supreme Court to grant them the legal remedies. The post Environmentalists posted bail, continuing their fight after abduction appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
After SC victory, young activists face arrest as local court issues warrant
The Bulacan local court, which orders the arrest, sets a bail amounting to P18,000 each for Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano.....»»
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......»»
Abducted activists denounce oral defamation charges vs them
Castro and Tamano said that the DOJ “ignored the fact that we were abducted by the military, taken to a safehouse, and subjected to psychological torture to coerce us into adopting the story concocted by an NTF-ELCAC agent.”.....»»
DOTr conducts preliminary evaluation of NAIA bids
All bidders eyeing the contract to operate and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have submitted complete documents for their technical proposals, inching them closer to the final round of the selection process......»»
‘US authorities secure documents vs Bautista’
Representatives of the United States Justice Department and Homeland Security arrived in the Philippines three weeks ago to acquire documents for the prosecution of former poll chief Andres Bautista, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia disclosed yesterday......»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»
Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
DA reviewing documents on coffee seedlings
There is an ongoing review of documents as millions of coffee seedlings were reported missing, according to the Department of Agriculture.....»»