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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

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

Former senator Rene Saguisag, 84

Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away

Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino

Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»

Category: newsSource:  philnewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH

MANILA, Philippines —  The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference. The senator, who also heads the Senate panel on foreign relations, was pertaining to Executive Order No. 57,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Australian senator censured for protesting vs Marcos | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Australian senator censured, bed bugs in NAIA, Alec Baldwin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Australian senator who protested during Marcos’ speech censured by colleagues

'The action I took in the House today was deliberate and it is powerful. And I did it on behalf of every Filipino person whose human rights have been abused,' says Senator Janet Rice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Mariel ibinandera ang simpleng date ng Valentine’s Day with Sen. Robin

Dahil may live selling ang TV host-actress na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla kahapon, Pebrero 14, kaya sa sariling bahay lang nila ng asawang si Senator Robin Padilla nila ipinagdiriwang ang Valentine’s Day. Kung dati-rati ay sini-celebrate ng mag-asawang Senator Robin at Mariel ang Valentine’s Day sa mga fancy o fine dining restaurants ay kakaiba ngayong 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

NTF-ELCAC should have ended with Duterte — ex-senator

Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima said that the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict should have been disbanded since former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped out of office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Why Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator

Veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator in 2025......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Pia Cayetano is first woman to lead Senate blue ribbon committee in Senate’s 106-year history

Senator Pia Cayetano replaces Senator Francis Tolentino, who resigned from his position to prepare for his reelection bid in 2025.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Migz: Until final ruling, Jinggoy to continue as senator

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will continue performing his functions as senator until and unless his conviction by the Sandiganbayan becomes final and executory, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Senator wants Chocolate Hills resort demolished

To prevent more people and businesses from building structures in protected areas, Sen. Nancy Binay reiterated her proposal to have the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort in Bohol demolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Sen. Hontiveros seeks probe into ‘gentleman’s agreement’

SENATOR Risa Hontiveros wants to investigate the claim of a "gentleman's agreement" involving the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government, which restricted the repair and rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Imee Marcos wants lotto draw suspended

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos finds it “mathematically improbable” for lotto winners to win frequently. In a Zoom interview with reporters, Marcos expressed frustration on Friday with the alleged issues hounding the lotto draws of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). “Alam mo, pikon na pikon ako diyan sa lottong iyan, sabihin ko na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Teachers’ group calls anew for wage hike

Ahead of Labor Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) renewed its calls for a wage hike, urging the government to raise to P50,000 the entry-level salary of teachers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024