STATEMENT | Bulatlat calls on SMNI to stop red-tagging
For nearly two decades, Len has been part of Bulatlat from her days as a contributor to becoming the managing editor of one of the country's longest-running online news. She is a champion of human rights reporting, media workers' welfare, and journalists' safety. The post STATEMENT | Bulatlat calls on SMNI to stop red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders
As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest
“This is a clear violation of human rights, especially since the police clearly stated that their actions were for the upcoming anniversary of the EDSA uprising anniversary. Their posturing value of ‘public safety’ is a direct attack on the right to express calls against moves to amend the Constitution, which is the theme of the EDSA anniversary mobilization,” said BAYAN Southern Tagalog. The post Groups assail police checkpoints, surveillance in Southern Tagalog a day before EDSA uprising protest appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan The post UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
"We maintain that the two rallies are not expressions of the genuine calls and struggles of the Filipino masses" The post Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Sidelined during 'COP28, advocates still push for climate action
Even if these calls of climate activists and CSO members’ reverberated at the venue of the COP, their voices were not heard at the negotiations of world leaders. Some of the CSOs were allowed to sit in as observers but not to participate in the negotiations. The post Sidelined during #COP28, advocates still push for climate action appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Filipino youth groups persistent in fight for free education, academic freedom
Youth and students across the country marked the International Students’ Day with protests last Friday, Nov. 17. They highlighted their calls not only for the education sector but also the calls of different marginalized sectors. The post Filipino youth groups persistent in fight for free education, academic freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body
"Clearly the Marcos Jr. administration is failing to uphold the 2008-Supreme Court mandamus seeking various government agencies to clean-up, restore, and rehabilitate Manila Bay in the context of recreational use and fishery resources development." The post Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Remembering the Filipino indigenous peoples heroes
“As we commemorate Indigenous Peoples Heroes Day, let's strengthen international solidarity with other Indigenous Peoples globally, acknowledging shared roots of our problems. We must carry forward the legacy of those who sacrificed for it. With so many lives given to the cause, we must intensify our calls for genuine liberation." The post Remembering the Filipino indigenous peoples heroes appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Marcos Jr. urged to end pattern of disappearances, rights violations
“To the president, I can only hope that you heed the calls of the masses and end this pattern of disappearances and human rights violations. I hope to see a nation whose leaders direct their efforts not to oppression but to what its countrymen need." The post Marcos Jr. urged to end pattern of disappearances, rights violations appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Renewed calls to surface the disappeared
"Our strength and determination mirror the struggles faced by numerous families across the nation who persistently seek answers regarding their missing loved ones." The post Renewed calls to surface the disappeared appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘EO 33 to be used against progressive, human rights groups’
“With EO 33, which calls for more stringent implementation of FATF recommendations, we can anticipate its dire results: the designation as terrorists of even more political activists and the curtailment of even more pro-people and development-oriented programs on false and malicious accusations of terrorist linkages." The post ‘EO 33 to be used against progressive, human rights groups’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Balik-Tanaw | God will carry us on eagle’s wings
It is a daunting task if we think of it without God in the equation. This call of God to discipleship today is not far more or far less formidable than in the time of the apostles. The contexts are very different but there is one constant: it is God who calls us to be laborers for his harvest. When the going gets tough, God will carry us on eagle’s wings. When faced with death, we know that it is life in God that awaits us. The post Balik-Tanaw | God will carry us on eagle’s wings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
At Ground Level | New defense secretary, but same old policy
Nearing the end of his first year in Malacañang, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stayed silent about his stand on the continuing calls from peace advocates to resume negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, which his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, unilaterally terminated in November 2017. The post At Ground Level | New defense secretary, but same old policy appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group calls on CHR to probe secret prisons
“If there is anything that recent abduction cases prove, it is the existence of secret prisons maintained by state forces, in violation of Republic Act 10353 or the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012." The post Rights group calls on CHR to probe secret prisons appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Media groups condemn red-taggers, calls on KBP to take action
By ALYSSA MAE CLARINBulatlat.com MANILA — Media organizations called on the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) to look into the recent red-tagging of National Union of Journalists of the Philippines’ (NUJP) chairperson, Jonathan de Santos, and its leadership. “The rampant and unabated red-tagging on live television has to stop,” NUJP’s Philstar.com chapter said.… The post Media groups condemn red-taggers, calls on KBP to take action appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group calls on CHR to probe rights violations in Rizal, Kalinga
“In the end, we call for the resumption of peace talks, an end to the militarization in the countryside, and hold the perpetrators accountable." The post Rights group calls on CHR to probe rights violations in Rizal, Kalinga appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Group calls for support for fishers affected by Mindoro oil spill
Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the group said that in the second quarter of 2022, Palawan and Oriental Mindoro contributed 86.79 percent and 2.57 percent to the total regional fisheries production, respectively. This translates to 59,895.53 metric tons in the local fisheries production. The post Group calls for support for fishers affected by Mindoro oil spill appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group calls on courts to release sick and elderly political prisoners
According to Karapatan, these political prisoners were wrongfully arrested and rights have been violated in the course of their arrest. The post Rights group calls on courts to release sick and elderly political prisoners appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group Gabriela condemned the recent reports of violence against women, including the death of another overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait. The post Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
'NoGoldenEra | Workers suffer as pay remains insufficient amid incessant price hikes
This year, workers intensified their calls for a wage hike and the lowering of prices, saying that the pay should be able to cover the needs of a family of five. The post #NoGoldenEra | Workers suffer as pay remains insufficient amid incessant price hikes appeared first on Bulatlat......»»