Zambales youth activists released after Labor Day arrest
The police and military also forced the victims to sign a document linking them to the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA), CEGP said. The post Zambales youth activists released after Labor Day arrest appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SC urged to investigate red-tagging of judge over release of 2 activists
Rights lawyers of journalist Lady Ann Salem and labor organizer Rodrigo Esparago called on the Supreme Court to investigate the red-tagging of the Mandaluyong judge who freed the two activists over irregularities in their arrest......»»
Myanmar junta warns public not to hide fugitive protesters
Myanmar's new military regime warned the public not to harbour fugitive political activists on Sunday after issuing arrest warrants for veteran democracy campaigners supporting massive nationwide anti-coup protests. .....»»
Amnesty International calls for end to attacks vs indigenous peoples
In a statement Thursday, Amnesty International said it is “deeply alarmed” by a spate of attacks against indigenous peoples, citing the arrest and detention of two Aeta farmers, the “shoot-to-kill” order against a rights activists in Cordillera and the massacre of nine Tumandok leaders......»»
Groups urge CHR to probe trumped-up murder charges against human rights defenders
“The arrest warrant is the legal cover for the potential commission of other human rights violations and irregularities such as the planting of firearms and explosives to justify additional non-bailable charges. Such was the experience of other activists such as Rey Casambre, Maoj Maga, Alexander Reyes and many others.” The post Groups urge CHR to probe trumped-up murder charges against human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Authorities have lost control of peace and order : Senators seek probe on vigilante killings in 2020
"The killings that occurred in the latter half of the year has set a trend of unidentified gunmen killing lawyers, doctors, journalists, and activists in daylight and in public without fear of arrest of apprehension," a resolution signed by more than half the Senate reads......»»
Police arrest 21 at Thai pro-democracy rally
Police arrested 21 protesters Tuesday during a Bangkok rally that saw dozens of people give a royal motorcade a three-fingered salute -- a show of defiance by Thai pro-democracy activists calling for reforms to the monarchy......»»
Tensions rise in Thailand ahead of democracy protest
BANGKOK: Protesters rally in Bangkok on Sunday against the government as tensions rose in the kingdom after the arrest of three activists leading the pro-democracy movement. Thailand has seen near-daily demonstrations for the past month by student-led groups denouncing Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha — a former military chief who led the 2014 coup — and his […].....»»
Chinese authorities formally arrest ex-lawyer, Xi critic: activists
Chinese authorities have formally arrested two detained activists, including one who called for President Xi Jinping to step down over COVID-19, relatives and fellow campaigners said Thursday......»»
Cebu court orders release of 8 activists
NUPL-Cebu said the arrest of the Cebu 8 bolsters the call for the junking of the anti-terror bill. The post Cebu court orders release of 8 activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cops break into UP Cebu grounds, arrest 7 protesters
Hundreds of students and activists held a protest inside UP-Cebu grounds to call for the junking of Anti-Terror Bill but policemen forcibly entered the campus and arrested seven protesters. The post Cops break into UP Cebu grounds, arrest 7 protesters appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
'ReleaseCebu7: Groups condemn arrest of protesters in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Netizens and several militant groups nationwide condemned the arrest of seven activists who staged a protest-rally against the Anti-Terror Bill (ATB) in front of a state university here on Friday, June 5, 2020. Read: Police arrest protesters in Cebu City for violating GCQ guidelines The hashtag #ReleaseCebu7 trended on Philippine Twitter […] The post #ReleaseCebu7: Groups condemn arrest of protesters in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Kyle Echarri: ‘May not be complete, but at least I’m home’
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Kyle Echarri is one young celebrity who would rather spend a break from work by going home rather than travel to another country or place. Kyle is one proud Cebuano celebrity who has recently released a single with fellow Cebuano singer JK Labajo titled, “Kasing-Kasing.” The 20-year-old singer-actor is also known for.....»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Survey shows Cha-cha still unpopular with Filipinos — Senate leaders
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move.".....»»
House leaves Quiboloy’s fate to Senate
The House of Representatives will no longer pursue and implement the warrant of arrest it issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy after it approved on final reading the bill revoking the franchise of the evangelist’s alleged TV network......»»
2 activists kidnapped in Pangasinan
The Commission on Human Rights has called for a search for two environmental rights defenders and church workers who were reportedly kidnapped in Pangasinan last weekend......»»
Companies State it Takes More Than 6 Months to Fill Cybersecurity Positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec […].....»»
Miss Universe Philippines releases statement condemning cyberbullying of delegates
The Miss Universe Philippines organization released a statement condemning the act of cyberbullying in all its forms......»»
P1.1 billion released to restore heritage school buildings
The Department of Budget and Management has released P1.1 billion to conserve and restore heritage school buildings in the country......»»
Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»