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Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — Progressive groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the petition filed by former Bayan Muna representative Siegfred D. Deduro, declaring that red-tagging, labeling, and guilt by association threaten a person’s right to life, liberty or security. In a decision dated July 4, 2023 penned by Associate Justice… The post Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP
“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law
At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists
The Makabayan bloc condemned the military's decision to file terrorism charges against Bayan Muna Partylist Secretary General Nathanael Santiago and 33 other activists and human rights workers in Nueva Ecija......»»
SC: Red-tagging banta sa buhay, kalayaan, seguridad
Idineklara ng Supreme Court (SC) na ang red-tagging ay banta sa buhay, kalayaan at seguridad kaya nila pinaboran ang petisyon sa writ of amparo ng isang dating kinatawan ng Bayan Muna Party-list. The post SC: Red-tagging banta sa buhay, kalayaan, seguridad first appeared on Abante......»»
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom
In his keynote speech at the opening of the historic 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said critical journalists are being subjected to red-tagging and surveillance, or are faced with the charges of libel or cyber libel. The post CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Some firms still violate ease of doing biz law despite Arta
The Anti-Red Tape Authority-Eastern Mindanao Region (Arta-EastMin) revealed that there are still several businesses in their jurisdiction that violate the implementation of the Ease-of-Doing-Business Law and other red tape concerns despite the agency’s comprehensive collaboration with other security and law enforcement......»»
SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security
In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»
On Labor Day, KMU slams red-tagging of union leaders in Davao
Heading in to International Labor Day on May 1, the labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) slams the Marcos Jr. administration for failing to stop the harassment and red-tagging of labor union leaders in Davao Region......»»
‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging
Kapupulutan ng mayamang aral sa kasaysayan ang dula. Higit sa lahat, pinakita ang karaniwang mukha ng aktibista at hindi ang aktibistang ginawang demonyo sa propaganda ng mga pasista. The post ‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance
“The harassment faced by the leaders of SMTH deeply troubles us. It prompts us to reflect on why the military is targeting this community-based, cause-oriented group that is simply advocating for their fundamental rights to housing and livelihood." The post Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Tondo para-teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance
“The harassment faced by the leaders of SMTH deeply troubles us. It prompts us to reflect on why the military is targeting this community-based, cause-oriented group that is simply advocating for their fundamental rights to housing and livelihood." The post Tondo para-teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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,.....»»
UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging
UN Expert Slams Philippines Red-Tagging.....»»
Red-tagging hobbles free expression and opinion
Freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines is seriously hampered by the practice of red-tagging, according to Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur, who wound up a 10-day official visit to the Philippines yesterday......»»
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......»»
Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»
UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings
Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»
Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit
Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Groups to UN rapporteur: Urge PH gov’t to stop censorship, repeal terror law
“What we do is amplify the voices of the Filipino people. We are defending the truth and the rights yet we are the one being oppressed of these rights." The post Groups to UN rapporteur: Urge PH gov’t to stop censorship, repeal terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»