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I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies

President Marcos claimed he has not been tempted to enforce an authoritarian system in the Philippines even as he justified his late father and namesake’s decision to declare martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map

'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift

During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked

From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Martial law and the communists

This book is highly controversial when it narrates certain debatable conclusions as facts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Amnesty urges Marcos to end drug war as killings persist

Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

PNP chief: No need for new war on drugs

Newly installed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil sees no need to declare a war on drugs for the country to achieve drug-free status......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CHR probes Davao drug war deaths

The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

7 dead after Davao City Mayor Duterte declares war vs. drugs

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 March) – Two more drug suspects died in separate buy-bust operations in Toril District here before dawn Tuesday, after they allegedly resisted arrest, a police official said. This brought the number of fatalities to seven since Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a “war” on illegal drugs last March […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

‘This cannot be our reality’: De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary

'Injustice continues to cast a long shadow over our nation, its darkness deepened by the countless Filipinos who perished in the brutal war on drugs. Their stories cry out for justice, yet accountability remains an elusive dream,' says Leila de Lima.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence:  Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (1)

(First of two parts) NAGA CITY (MindaNews /20 February) – On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemoration of “The Siege of Jolo 1974: A Forum and Webinar with Survivors and Victims” was held on 12 February 2024 at Bocobo Hall, Law Center, University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, Quezon City.  This was planned, organized […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Bamban mayor’s amazing election /Bidder protests Comelec ‘partiality’

Senators suspect Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo of Chinese nationality......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Woke

Anyone who observes what is going on with those pro-Hamas protests in US college campuses should be impressed by the logistical support the activity benefits from......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

1968 redux

A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

India: Protect Farmers Right to Peaceful Protest

(New York) - Indian authorities are using threats, excessive force, and internet shutdowns to stop farmers from holding peaceful protests, Human Rights Watch said today. Since mid-February 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Baste Duterte: No order to kill drug suspects

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has clarified that he did not order policemen to kill suspects when he declared a new war on drugs in the city. What he said was that he himself would kill the drug suspects, he clarified......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024