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Cybercrime law takes effect October 3 amid broad protests

Cybercrime law takes effect October 3 amid broad protests

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
October 2 was marked by various groups as "Blackout Tuesday" and "Day of Protest by Netizens and Citizens" to protest against the new law, which, they said, is a serious threat against civil liberties including the freedom of expression and the right to privacy.

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Vilification of activists, insidious form of human rights violation

Vilification of activists, insidious form of human rights violation

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It’s not simply red tagging; the important aspect of it is it violates the freedom of expression, right to peaceful assembly and right to self determination among others. Such violation of these rights gives an impression that to resist or to dissent against tyranny, fight for genuine reform and to clamor for justice are wrong,” – Beverly Longid, Katribu Party-list.

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Advocates celebrate Int’l Day of Peace, urge support for GPH-NDFP talks

Advocates celebrate Int’l Day of Peace, urge support for GPH-NDFP talks

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"When we understand the roots of suffering, it is then that we can truly call for a cessation of hostilities and call on the parties at war to stay at the negotiating table and talk peace. The peace we seek is one that is based on social justice, one that takes into account issues of the environment and human right.." – Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma

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