Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
At least one worker dies every day from preventable accidents.
Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Duterte’s non-cooperation fuels continued ICC detention
Duterte’s non-cooperation fuels continued ICC detention
"Non-cooperation with the ICC, especially at this point, denies victims and the Filipino people the due process and justice that they have long sought."
Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management
Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management
"The sudden stoppage of production is a threat to our job security."
Broadcaster’s rape jokes denounced, journalists call for safer newsrooms
Broadcaster’s rape jokes denounced, journalists call for safer newsrooms
Cases of sexual harassment in newsrooms and media industry remain underreported.
PH gov’t urged to arrest Bato after SC denial of TRO plea
PH gov’t urged to arrest Bato after SC denial of TRO plea
“This ruling is important. It affirms that attempts to block arrest through last-minute petitions and technical maneuvers should not be used to frustrate justice."
LGBTQIA+ children, girls more vulnerable to sexual abuse
LGBTQIA+ children, girls more vulnerable to sexual abuse
Online risks become more complex with the proliferation of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, grooming, and the misuse of children’s images.
Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG
Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG
“The essence of being a fugitive from justice lies in the deliberate act of placing oneself beyond the reach of law enforcement."
UN, ASEAN and the Senate scandal
UN, ASEAN and the Senate scandal
“Even if the Philippines is no longer a state party to the ICC, the Philippine government owns the continuing obligation to cooperate in any investigation conducted by the ICC since it is the essence of Article 27 that survives even after the withdrawal."
More than 200 church leaders renew call for immediate release of Aldeem Yañez
More than 200 church leaders renew call for immediate release of Aldeem Yañez
“Deacon Aldeem Yañez has served this Church for three decades — in peacebuilding, human rights work, and community ministry in Visayas and Mindanao. He is one of us,” the IFI leaders said in a statement.
Drug war victims’ kin demand Senate’s surrender of Bato to ICC
Drug war victims’ kin demand Senate’s surrender of Bato to ICC
“He was responsible for the command and direction of the whole PNP, including the utilisation of the PNP and its units and personnel,” the Chamber noted. “He also had the power to impose disciplinary sanctions and bore command responsibility for his subordinates.”
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims hope no delay in ICC trial amid Kaufman withdrawal
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims hope no delay in ICC trial amid Kaufman withdrawal
“We are ready for trial. The prosecution has strong evidence to present. Duterte will have his day in court. Any delaying tactics should be disallowed." -- mother of drug war victims
Kaufman withdraws as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel
Kaufman withdraws as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel
“Rodrigo Duterte has the right to counsel of his choice. But victims want assurance that the change will not result in any delay.”
Attacks on community journalism meant to silence people’s issues
Attacks on community journalism meant to silence people’s issues
“RJ symbolizes the best of us in community journalism, but his life was cut short when the military killed him."
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
“This case of surveillance and harassment is a violation of my right to life, liberty, and security. I am worrying for my safety and mental health after the incident,” Desposado wrote in the affidavit.
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
"That is why we are here—because the Court issued a ruling affirming that Jonas was indeed a victim of enforced disappearance, ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines to surface my son.”
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
The judges are selected in consideration of the overall judicial workload of the Court, the workload and individual concerns of respective judges, their previous involvement in cases, experience and expertise.
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
“It cannot simply be that the military’s account is accepted at face value when there are witnesses and evidence pointing to a different truth. What happened in Toboso must be investigated clearly and impartially."
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
"We are looking forward not only to a trial, but also for Duterte’s conviction."
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
CIVICUS and Karapatan are calling for an immediate and independent investigation into the killings to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
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