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Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon

The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders

"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN

(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro

“How many more artists will continue to be vulnerable to such attacks? We denounce how these violations of our rights persist under the current administration and join our colleagues in the call to release Castro immediately." The post Arts and rights community in unison: Free Jade Castro appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan

 (Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Human rights panels urged to hear out Lascañas testimonies vs Dutertes

Palabay added that with several whistleblowers like Lascañas coming forward with their revelations, the government’s rights commission and the congressional human rights committees should exercise their mandate in “getting to the bottom” of drug-related killings under Rodrigo Duterte’s terms as Davao City mayor until his presidency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts

“They are faking these all, as the Marcos Jr. [administration] has stepped up its policy of wanton repression against the people, violating rights and basic freedoms including our freedom of expression." The post Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Asia: Regional Leadership Needed on Human Rights

(Bangkok) - Increasing repression by governments in Asia is negatively affecting human rights locally and internationally, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024.In 2023, the Chinese government continued to commit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says

Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says

Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Watch vivo V30 Series Grand Launch on March 20

Get ready for an electrifying event as vivo announces the grand launch of the highly anticipated vivo V30 Series on March 20, 2024. The V30 Series will feature the groundbreaking ZEISS Triple Main Camera system on the V30 Pro, promising unmatched clarity and detail in photos and videos. Viewers can join the excitement through the Facebook livestream, where they will also be treated to a special appearance by ambassador Anne Curtis. Industry experts will share their insights on the innovative features of the V30 Series, making this event a must-watch for photography enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the future of mobile photography. Follow vivo on various social media platforms for updates and exclusive content. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

New PS5 Pro Console Rumored to Launch for 2024 Holiday Seaso

Sony is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated PS5 Pro just in time for the 2024 holiday season, as leaked documents from a PlayStation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Ex-solon leads foundation for responsible citizenship launch

Ex-solon leads foundation for responsible citizenship launch.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Bacolod to launch ‘Bayad Agad’ system for releasing of financial assistance

Bacolod to launch ‘Bayad Agad’ system for releasing of financial assistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Xiaomi Set to Launch Electric Car on March 28

Xiaomi Makes Waves with Launch of Electric Car SU7 Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has set the stage for its much-anticipated entry into the electric.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PCO to launch Bagong Pilipinas digibox

As the Philippines switches from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting this year, the Presidential Communications Office will launch the “Bagong Pilipinas” digibox to ease the transition for Filipinos who still have their analog televisions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024