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Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan
(Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»
Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts
“They are faking these all, as the Marcos Jr. [administration] has stepped up its policy of wanton repression against the people, violating rights and basic freedoms including our freedom of expression." The post Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Asia: Regional Leadership Needed on Human Rights
(Bangkok) - Increasing repression by governments in Asia is negatively affecting human rights locally and internationally, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024.In 2023, the Chinese government continued to commit.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
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 […].....»»
EDITORIAL - Probing EJKs
An interesting measure on extrajudicial killings has been filed at the House of Representatives. Part of House Resolution No. 1745 states: “Human rights violations, including EJK, have been a perennial threat against a significant number of Filipinos for decades already.”.....»»
No significant change in Philippines HR situation – US
Despite the decrease in cases of extrajudicial killings, there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Philippines last year, according to the US State Department......»»
Israel/Palestine: Unprecedented Killings, Repression
(Jerusalem) - Civilians were targeted, attacked, abused, and killed over the past year at a scale unprecedented in the recent history of Israel and Palestine, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024......»»
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor......»»
Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites
Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»
Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Sara denies hand in ‘Tokhang,’ dares accuser to file murder case
Vice President Sara Duterte has denied any involvement in the drug war killings that took place under her term as Davao City mayor, challenging the self-confessed hitman who recently revived the claim to file a murder case against her......»»
Lascañas: Sara Duterte initiated Oplan Tokhang as Davao mayor
"She was not only aware of what her father did, the bogus drug war. She actually invented a new trademark of extrajudicial killings in the name of Tokhang.".....»»
Council formed for Philippine hosting of ASEAN 2026
President Marcos has formed a council to organize the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit meetings in 2026......»»
62 more barangays in Central Visayas declared drug-cleared
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) has declared an additional 62 barangays in Central Visayas as drug-cleared barangays. This occurred during the validation of documentary requirements and the assessment of the drug situation, conducted through blended online and face-to-face deliberations on May 29 and 30 at the Philippine Drug.....»»
Lapu-Lapu drug test: BFP personnel negative for drug use
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- All of the 50 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Lapu-Lapu City passed the drug test that was administered by the City Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) last May 23. Garry Lao, CLOSAP’s executive director, said the test was conducted upon the request of Superintendent Tito Purgatorio,.....»»
Lapu-Lapu BFP personnel undergo random drug test
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 50 Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel from Lapu-Lapu City underwent drug testing on Thursday morning, May 23, 2023. The drug test was initiated by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP). According to Gilbert Mata, operations head of CLOSAP, this was the first time they conducted.....»»