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Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner

“We ask Secretary Boying Remulla to take a direct hand to ensure the fair implementation of the BPP resolution. Time is not on the side of an 84-year-old in the terribly congested conditions of the NBP." The post Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

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

Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects

“We experienced an unimaginable intimidation and threat to my life through physical and psychological torture. Worse, they threatened the lives of our loved ones, and my family,” Eco Dangla said. The post Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Cebu City OBO sues CPA over 18 structures

Cebu City OBO sues CPA over 18 structures.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Security guards confiscate equipment of photojournalist in Cavite

CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Private guards confiscated the equipment of a photojournalist covering a land dispute in Barangay Tartaria, Silang Cavite on April 20, 2024. Cavite is located 68 kilometers south of Metro Manila.Photojournalist Jose Monsieur Santos was inside the kampuhan (campsite) of residents of Tartaria when security guards of Jarton Security Agency barged into the site past midnight to fence off an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search

Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm. The post ‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Woman nabbed for alleged attempt to sneak in drugs into jail

CEBU CITY, Philippines-  A woman was arrested by the jail personnel of Mandaue City Jail after she attempted to smuggle illegal drugs into the facility on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024. The suspect was identified as Genalyn Andales Ople, of legal age, a resident of Barangay Canduman in the said city. According to Jail Superintendent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

AFP, PNP: No torture, execution in Bohol clash

The police and military have cried foul over allegations that the five New People’s Army rebels killed in a shootout in Bilar, Bohol last week were victims of torture and extrajudicial killing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 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

BuCor defends Bilibid strip search

The Bureau of Corrections defended yesterday strip searches conducted by BuCor jail guards on the wives of political prisoners during their visit to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Political Dynasty

By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Trader: Mandatory hiring of guards 'anti-business'

Trader: Mandatory hiring of guards 'anti-business'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Iran’s Guards attack Israel’s ‘espionage centers’ in Iraq, state media says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “espionage headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother

The Commission on Human Rights is investigating the alleged kidnapping of a brother of an activist and former political prisoner in Batangas last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

DILG allows police, jail, fire personnel to wear light uniforms due to summer heat

DILG allows police, jail, fire personnel to wear light uniforms due to summer heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Killua’s owner sues ‘killer’ of golden retriever

PAWS tells Rappler that Killua tested positive for rabies, but it warns it 'may not be accurate due to the fact that the body had already been buried for five days prior to testing and may have been contaminated'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Pangilinan sues YouTube channel for cyber libel

Former senator Francis Pangilinan yesterday filed a cyber libel complaint before the Department of Justice against a YouTube channel creator for uploading what he described as malicious and libelous content against him and his family......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

DOJ sues firm for tax evasion

The Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against a company for evading tax payment by using fake receipts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024