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Rights groups score gov t for ‘whitewashing’ abuses ahead of UN rapporteur visit

Karapatan said on Sunday that even as the government has publicly welcomed the visit of the UN rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, it has also “disregarded, shrugged off, and rejected” previous findings by UN special rapporteurs on the country’s human rights situation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Remulla confirms Teves on Interpol red notice, target of global manhunt

MANILA, Philippines – Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. is currently the target of an international manhunt following his inclusion in the red notice system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Wednesday. Remulla said that Teves is already included in Interpol’s Red Notice System. An.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH

Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Kathryn Bernardo invited to Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque s wedding; Daniel Padilla not invited

Actor Dominic Roque revealed that he and fiancée Bea Alonzo will invite Kathryn Bernardo in their wedding. However, Daniel Padilla will not be invited. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 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

Probe free speech violations, UN rapporteur urged

Various groups yesterday urged United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan to investigate violations on Filipinos’ rights to free speech and expression during her upcoming visit next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur

Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

UN Special Rapporteur Khan to meet Northern, Central Luzon CSOs in Baguio

UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with members of civil society organizations from Northern and Central Luzon provinces in Baguio City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought

United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

UN rapporteur urged to investigate government s use of trolls

A House minority lawmaker has called on a visiting United Nations special rapporteur to probe the government’s alleged use of “trolls” or anonymous accounts for propaganda......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Philippines welcomes UN rapporteur on free expression

The government welcomed yesterday United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan and promised her full support “in the spirit of openness and cooperation.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

UN rapporteur, CHR discuss expression rights, impact on marginalized

Khan, the UN special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, and the CHR officials discussed Tuesday how these affect various sectors, particularly the marginalized. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law

The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Quiboloy can’t set conditions for surrender — Remulla

Fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy cannot impose the conditions of his surrender to authorities, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

After heart bypass, Remulla admits health complications

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla Jr. admitted yesterday he is going through “complications in his immune system up to now” since undergoing a heart bypass surgery last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Remulla admits having ‘complications’ following bypass surgery

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted experiencing "complications" in his immune system months after undergoing heart bypass surgery......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

AMLC to be invited in next Senate hearing on Quiboloy s alleged abuses

The Senate women and gender equality committee has invited the AMLC to attend the next hearing as the panel seeks to determine the extent to which Quiboloy siphoned funding from KOJC followers through money laundering......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Banat ng fans ni Daniel kay Dominic: ‘Ikaw ang hindi invited’

TILA pulutan ngayon ng mga supporters ng aktor na si Daniel Padilla ang hiwalayang Dominic Roque at Bea Alonzo. Marami kasi ngayon ang nagsasabing tila nakarma ang dating aktor sa kanyang naging pahayag na hindi invited sa kasal niya ang dating dyowa ni Kathryn. Matatandaang nauna nang ipinahayag noon ni Dominic nang matanong siya ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024