‘Fact-checking Duterte absolutely necessary at this time’
“Just because he is the president does not mean you don’t need to fact-check his claims.”
‘Fact-checking Duterte absolutely necessary at this time’
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SC urged to release sick, elderly political prisoners amid COVID-19
SC urged to release sick, elderly political prisoners amid COVID-19
“(We) pray that they be released on humanitarian considerations through bail, recognizance or other non-custodial measures. The continued incarceration of the sick and elderly would be a virtual death sentence.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA –...
Meet Yani, UP’s #COVIPH chatbot
Meet Yani, UP’s #COVIPH chatbot
Yani can provide information regarding the nearest hospitals, data on COVID-19 cases, and even government's policies in relation to health, education, transportation and economic support.
4 questions on ABS-CBN and the state of press freedom
4 questions on ABS-CBN and the state of press freedom
A journalist based in Hong Kong who writes for a leading international magazine sent these questions on press freedom under the Duterte administration. Please allow me to share the short answers.
UN expert alarmed at reports of police violence amid pandemic
UN expert alarmed at reports of police violence amid pandemic
A United Nations special rapporteur reminded states that “excessive use of force by the police is unlawful under international law, including during states of emergency.”
Amid COVID-19 lockdown and land conflict, a village wages struggle to live
Amid COVID-19 lockdown and land conflict, a village wages struggle to live
How would a small poor village be faring in the time of the coronavirus? In a community in the central Philippines, the farmers' struggle against land grabs amid threats of food insecurity has taken on greater urgency.
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