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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

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

House panel cites Quiboloy for contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy has been cited for contempt for still refusing to attend the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises hearing on the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) issue. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel moved to hold Quiboloy in contempt after the latter still failed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Jose Javier Reyes named new FDCP chairman

Veteran director Jose Javier Reyes was designated as the new chairman of Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), replacing Tirso Cruz III......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Jose Javier Reyes named new FDCP chairman

Veteran director Jose Javier Reyes was designated as the new chairman of Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), replacing Tirso Cruz III......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Action and performance

Lucio “Han” Tan III is truly an “action speaks louder than words” man, letting the financial performance of the various key businesses of the LT Group prove his managerial skills instead of him personally hogging the news and perhaps overshadowing his slew of new professional lieutenants who are helping him run the various companies under the group......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Antipolo City throws support on Ajido

The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

NMP welcomes new executive director

NMP has recently changed leadership as Mr. Victor A. Del Rosario assumed as its Executive Director III in a turnover ceremony held on 25 September 2023, at the NMP Administration Building, Cabalawan, Tacloban City......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024