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Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative
Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»
Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»
EDITORIAL – Probing the drug killings
Whether or not it’s true that probers of the International Criminal Court were in the country last December, the stories should prod Philippine authorities to speed up and intensify their own investigation into possible extrajudicial killings and other state abuses in the so-called war on drugs carried out in the previous administration......»»
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......»»
Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists
(Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should release journalist Dieudonne Niyonsenga, also known as Cyuma Hassan, and urgently investigate serious torture allegations he has made and ensure his rights to freedom of expression, a fair trial and to freedom from torture and ill treatment are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities' failure to transparently accoun.....»»
House invites Davao cops who led stations with high drug war killings
Unlike some 'Davao Boys,' the House does not invite former president Duterte to the next hearing, but rather just 'informs' him.....»»
‘All Davao cops negative for drug use’
The Davao City police has denied reports that 37 of its members have tested positive for drug use......»»
DCPO slams report of 37 cops dismissed due to illegal drug use
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 June) – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Tuesday blasted a report in Metro Manila that 37 of their personnel had tested positive for using illegal drugs. “We want to make this clear… There are no DCPO personnel who were recently tested positive for illegal drugs,” Captain Hazel Tuazon, DCPO spokesperson, […].....»»
4 more cops, civilian charged over theft in ex-prof’s house
Four more police officers and a civilian have been charged in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at the house of a retired professor in Imus, Cavite last year......»»
Coo cops Asian BMX silver
Patrick Bren Coo clinched the silver medal at the 2024 Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships in Thailand and validated his status as a world-class contender in the sport......»»
Explain relief of 35 Davao City cops – council
The Davao City council has sought an explanation from the regional police office on the relief of city police chief Col. Richard Bad-ang and 34 other police officers......»»
Mayor Duterte says relief of 35 cops is “abuse of power from higher authorities;” seeks “immediate reinstatement”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 May) – The relief of 35 members of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), including its chief, “appears to be an abuse of power from higher authorities,” Mayor Sebastian Duterte said, as he asked for “immediate reinstatement of the unfairly relieved officers.” The relief was recommended by the Regional Internal […].....»»
Relief of 35 cops done “after thorough deliberation” – PNP regional spokesperson
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 May) — The relief of 35 police officers of Davao City Police Office (DCPO), including former city director Col. Richard Bad-, was done after thorough deliberation, an official of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao said on Sunday. Reacting to the statement of Davao City mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, Police major […].....»»
Region 12 cops seize P13.9-M worth of shabu in Cotabato
Policemen seized P13.9 million worth of shabu from three peddlers from faraway areas, entrapped in nearby Pigcawayan town in Cotabato province on Tuesday morning......»»
8 Quezon intel cops nabbed for raid on wrong house
Eight intelligence officers have been arrested in connection with a raid on the house of a wrong target in Lucena, Quezon before dawn on Friday......»»
PNP defends relief of 35 Davao cops
The Philippine National Police has defended the relief of 35 police officers in Davao City, including the city police chief and several station commanders due to drug-related killings......»»
Baste questions relief of 35 Davao cops
Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte yesterday questioned the relief of city police chief Col. Richard Bad-ang and 34 other police officers......»»
30 Davao City cops relieved
Thirty police officers in this city, including seven station commanders, have been relieved from their posts......»»
Belmonte to cops: Never forget people’s rights
Police officers should never forget their duty to protect people and their rights, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said yesterday......»»