“…[w]e urgently remind States that any emergency responses to the coronavirus must be proportionate, necessary and non-discriminatory.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – United Nations experts reminded States currently imposing measures to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to respect human rights at all times. They emphasized that such measures should…
Day: March 17, 2020
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By DEE AYROSO
Disastrous governance amid the pandemic
The only certainty we now have is that we have been left to fend for ourselves. This administration absolves itself of any responsibility to mind the ordinary people’s survival.
Academe, media groups urge PCOO to rescind media accreditation
“Instead of imposing unnecessary requirements, we expect government to provide an atmosphere conducive to press freedom.”
#COVID19Quarantine | Urban poor group reminds gov’t 4.5M Filipinos don’t have a home
Amid the calls to “stay at home” and “work at home,” an urban poor group said thousands of Filipinos do not have roofs over their heads in the first place.
Red-tagged human rights defender arrested in Lanao del Norte
Teresita Naul, Karapatan National Council member and Bayan Muna member was arrested by members of the 4th Infantry Division. She was charged with kidnapping, illegal detention and arson.
NUJP asks Palace to reconsider media accreditation amid COVID-19 outbreak
“We are aware that we need to contribute to the resolution of this emergency and we can do it best by doing our jobs as journalists.”