Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
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.
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
“Good governance and politics of change are part of the peace talks. This should compel them to go back to the negotiating panel."
“This is a recognition of the continuing need to fight for human rights in this country in the middle of an exacerbating crisis.”
Both of them did not have the chance to inform their families about the sudden transfer.
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
At least one worker dies every day from preventable accidents.
"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."
"The sudden stoppage of production is a threat to our job security."
Cases of sexual harassment in newsrooms and media industry remain underreported.
“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."
Online risks become more complex with the proliferation of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, grooming, and the misuse of children’s images.
“The essence of being a fugitive from justice lies in the deliberate act of placing oneself beyond the reach of law enforcement."
“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."
“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.
“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.”
“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
“Rodrigo Duterte has the right to counsel of his choice. But victims want assurance that the change will not result in any delay.”
“RJ symbolizes the best of us in community journalism, but his life was cut short when the military killed him."
“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.
"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.”
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