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SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge

MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Philippines remains on FATF gray list

The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Mechanism for journalists’ safety working – PTFoMS

Mechanisms to protect members of the press are already in place and working, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit

This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC

The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Group hits Imee reaction on NTF-ELCAC

The progressive group Karapatan criticized the reactions of Sen. Imee Marcos and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict to the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to have the NTF-ELCAC abolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

PH task force on media security’s efforts not enough, says UN’s Khan

United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan also emphasizes: Media killings should be considered work-related until proven that they are not.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

NTF-ELCAC should have ended with Duterte — ex-senator

Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima said that the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict should have been disbanded since former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped out of office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

NSC s Malaya told: Red-tagging can be prosecuted

The statement released by the NUJP on Thursday came a day after the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict quoting Malaya mentioned that criminalizing red-tagging is “impossible......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew

Bulatlat condemns the latest red-tagging of Albay-based journalist Reynard Magtoto who wrote an in-depth report about the lies and deceptive activities of the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the region. The post Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder

The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Courage and hope: Sarah Geronimo accepts Billboard s Global Force Award

Pop singer Sarah Geronimo expressed immense gratitude upon accepting the Global Force award from Billboard's Women In Music 2024......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is moving forward with the P4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Marcos orders agencies to create masterlist of government-owned lands

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council that will complete an inventory of all government-owned lands for its strategic use. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Villar lauds focus on faster ROW process

Senate Deputy Majority Floor Leader and former public works secretary Mark Villar had lauded President Marcos’ move to create an inter-agency committee to speed up the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW), saying this will be crucial to managing the cost of vital rail transportation infrastructure project and in ensuring that timelines are met......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024