They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
“This is not only a matter of domestic concern, but a test of the Philippines’ commitments under ASEAN and international human rights conventions.”
Khan reiterated that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism, and duty-bearers should express tolerance to remarks from the media and peoples’ organizations regardless of whether they will like it or not.
The UPR Watch said that Khan’s report reflects the wanton violations of human rights in the country under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
“This is a breakthrough for millions of platform workers worldwide who have waited too long for international protections."
“to bring to the attention of the international community the continuing fight for justice
of families of victims of extrajudicial killings and the ‘war on drugs.’”
The slow judicial system was made worse by the appalling jail conditions in Quezon province.
The missing Tati for 18 years now is what Yumi was saying in every phase of her life, “I am missing Tati.” However, her story was a testimony of how our youth today must deal with ---process difficulties, positively explore life with family and friends, making the best of yourself so you could be that someone who will be ready to help other people effectively.
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
“The people, not just in Metro Manila but in provinces all over the country, must hold protest actions to also urge the Senate to convene on June 21 so that this huge amount of public funds, which could have been used for free medicine, education, food, and other social services to the people, went.”
Supporting people’s organizations in Visayas since 2001, the Community Empowerment Resource Network, Inc. (CERNET) ceased operations due to the terrorist financing charges filed in 2023.
"You lived the Gospel not only with your lips, but with your whole being. You taught not just with words but with a life never separate from the struggle. Whether in the quiet of negotiations or the thunder of protest, your principles held firm. You walked the talk, each step leaving footprints for generations to follow."
Pura Luka Vega stressed that the performance was an expression of Catholic faith reflecting how Jesus would interact with the queer community if He were alive in this era.
“Critical thinking and media and information literacy would do more against ‘fake news’ than allowing the bureaucracy to decide what is fake and what isn’t.”
Of the six arrested during Bloody Sunday, Eugenio was only the third whose charges were dropped.
“I will accept [being president] as a gift not only to my son, but to all [victims of enforced disappearances].”
“Through countless rounds of negotiations, Ka Louie stood firmly as a pillar of integrity and revolutionary resolve, always placing the Filipino masses at the center of the process."
“This court victory exposes the case for what it truly was: a desperate maneuver to cover up state-perpetrated abduction and to intimidate those who resist.”
“How many more women must die before the state recognizes its duty to protect them from those sworn to serve?...We need to stand up—for Yvonne, and for the thousands of women silenced by this system."
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