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Groups oppose QC judge’s bid for associate justice due to activist arrests

Several groups have opposed a Quezon City Regional Trial Court judge's candidacy for higher court and Office of the Ombudsman positions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

IN MEMORIAM: We have just lost a prophet for peace and justice

We have just lost a dedicated activist and fervent defender of human rights in the Philippines, Fr. Amado “Picx” Picardal, CSsR. He passed away on May 29, on the anniversary of his religious profession, near his personally-built mountain heritage in Cebu City. His commitment to denouncing the extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests orchestrated by the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender

A Zimbabwe court has sentenced labor activist Obert Masaraure to a US$200 fine or two months in prison, for a social media post calling for the release of another trade unionist. Masaraure was convicted of obstructing justice after posting a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling for the release of trade unionist Robson Chere. The s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Group blasts AFP-led seminar for handing out red-tagging pamphlets at Taytay SHS

Kabataan party-list slammed the Armed Forces of the Philippines after it allegedly distributed "brainwashing pamphlets" against legal activist organizations at a seminar held in Rizal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

‘Mayo Uno 6’ protesters released from detention

Each activist was handed bail with an amount of P6000 for illegal assembly and P36,000 for a direct assault for a total of P42,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag

“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Tribute to LALA: A Lumad Activist, Artist, and Fighter

According to the military's report, Lala was among the six individuals killed during an encounter between the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army in Bilar, Bohol, last September 7......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Thomasian student activist receives show-cause letter from UST administration

'Handa ako at hindi ako natatakot dahil alam naman natin na between [the university] and me, sila ang mali dito,' says Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Church urged to preach more vs injustices

The Catholic Church should follow the example of the three executed Filipino priests Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora – collectively known as GomBurZa – by preaching more against today’s injustices, a priest-activist said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalnys demise inside prison – The Daily Guardian

Title: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Jail, Fueling Controversy and Political Turmoil Byline: [Author’s Name] Date: [Date] Word Count: 350 Russian opposition leader.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Indonesia’s likely new president haunts father of missing activist

Paian Siahaan's son Ucok was among pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the 1998 riots that precipitated the end of authoritarian leader Suharto's rule. Prabowo Subianto was then an influential military commander......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Calls for probe, shutdown of mining firm grow after Davao de Oro landslide

'Apex Mining and other mining companies in Mindanao have clearly endangered the lives of hundreds,' says activist Jon Bonifacio of the Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Kazakhstan: Baseless Extremism Case Heads to Court

(Berlin, February 8, 2024) - A journalist in Kazakhstan is to face trial on February 12, 2024 on unfounded extremism-related charges, as authorities there ramp up prosecutions against critics on similar charges, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should drop their unfounded case against the journalist and activist, Duman Mukhammedkarim, and im.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Surveillance, terror tagging vs peasant leader in Bulacan slammed

Peasant activist group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) lambasted the recent spate of surveillance and harassment against their leader in Bulacan by unidentified men believed to be government intelligence agents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Private sector access to treatment sought amid rising youth HIV cases

Alarmed by the rising cases of human immunodeficiency virus among the country’s younger individuals, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is pushing to make antiretroviral drugs available in the private sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Kris binalikan ang ikinamatay nina Ninoy at P-Noy: We have broken hearts

MAGKAHALONG pangamba at tuwa ang nararamdaman ngayon ng Queen of All Media na si Kris Aquino hinggil sa development sa kanyang health condition. Kuwento ni Kris, medyo positive ang latest result sa ginagawang treatment sa kanya sa Amerika para sa iniindang autoimmune diseases. Baka Bet Mo: Magaling na komedyana iwas muna sa lalaki, na-trauma sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

A six-year-old girl from Pilar, Bohol calls for help

Kriscent Xian Cahulogan, a six-year-old girl from Purok 1, Brgy. San Isidro, Pilar, Bohol, is asking for help to sustain her chemotherapy treatment. Xian was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) on May 10, 2023. It all began in February when she exhibited pallor and complained of abdominal pain, prompting her family to seek medical.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Mitchell makes MPBL splash

Fil-Am guard DJ Mitchell was supposed to be a one-and-done player with La Salle in the UAAP last season but a back injury prevented what would’ve been a highlight of his basketball career as the Archers won the crown. Mitchell, 24, returned to the US for medical treatment and after eight months, came back here only to find out he wouldn’t be eligible for the UAAP because of age......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Pharma incentives

At the height of the pandemic, a guy I know lost his father to COVID-19. Vaccines were not yet available at the time to the general public, but there were drugs being used for treatment, with some verified measure of success......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top award

Dr. Vicki Belo's dedication to pioneering the beauty treatment in the country has led the Belo Medical Group to receive Neoasia’s prestigious Platinum Award as the #1 in Profhilo in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024