Wife of Jonas Burgos likens burden to kin of COVID-19 victims
“Now they have an idea of how painful and difficult it is for the families of the disappeared.”
Wife of Jonas Burgos likens burden to kin of COVID-19 victims
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‘New requirement for relief distribution only impedes assistance to the poor’
‘New requirement for relief distribution only impedes assistance to the poor’
Former Social Welfare and Development Secretary and spokesperson of Citizens Urgent Response to End COVID-19 (Cure COVID), Judy Taguiwalo said that this requirement is just another barrier to bring help where it’s urgently needed.
‘The threat is the virus, not the people’ – UN
‘The threat is the virus, not the people’ – UN
"We must ensure that any emergency measures, including states of emergency, are legal, proportionate, necessary and non-discriminatory, have a specific focus and duration, and take the least intrusive approach possible to protect public health."
Heartless, petitioners say of OSG’s opposition to release of sick, elderly prisoners
Heartless, petitioners say of OSG’s opposition to release of sick, elderly prisoners
“The humane treatment of persons under detention and their release from prison in the midst of a raging pandemic are in consonance with international laws, among them the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, to which the Philippines is a state party.”
Address pressing issues rather than issuing threats, Duterte told
Address pressing issues rather than issuing threats, Duterte told
“We have now heard straight from the horse's mouth that the President intends to exploit the pandemic as a pretext to implement his scheme of imposing nationwide martial and ruling as a dictator."
Know your legal rights under ECQ
Know your legal rights under ECQ
“It is the state’s duty to ensure and protect human rights at all times, more importantly during the time of crisis where the temptation or desire to resort to abuse of power is strong.”
Violating ECQ protocol is not a crime – human rights lawyers
Violating ECQ protocol is not a crime – human rights lawyers
“There is no specific law that criminalizes it (violating the ECQ protocols). The police can always tell the people to go home and then file charges but not arrest them.”
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Human rights abuses in Southern Tagalog, other regions on the rise amid lockdown – group
Human rights abuses in Southern Tagalog, other regions on the rise amid lockdown – group
Karapatan ST is calling on the government to focus on “providing relief and serving the people through coming up with a solution to the crisis, instead of using the pandemic as an opportunity to intensify fascist attacks on the citizenry.”
Ex-Anakpawis solon, 6 aid volunteers remain in jail
Ex-Anakpawis solon, 6 aid volunteers remain in jail
“The more than 30-days lockdown has demonstrated just how bound and determined this administration, not in ‘flattening the curve’ of COVID-19 cases, but at committing human rights violations with impunity along the way.”
Police tags relief ops ‘anti-government,’ files charges vs ex-solon, aid volunteers
Police tags relief ops ‘anti-government,’ files charges vs ex-solon, aid volunteers
“There were also no anti-government products in the food packs. There is no such thing as anti-government vegetables, anti-government condiments, or anti-government soap.”
6 relief ops volunteers arrested sans charges
6 relief ops volunteers arrested sans charges
“This is harassment, plain and simple. We have no violations. The police also can’t justify why they are refusing to release our volunteers. We are in a crisis situation. Now is not the time to prosecute activists and cause-oriented groups who are engaged in humanitarian and relief efforts.”
Attacks on peasants persist even during COVID-19 pandemic
Attacks on peasants persist even during COVID-19 pandemic
“In these trying times, what the farmers need is support and assistance to help them survive the pandemic.”
TIMELINE | Attacks on free speech, press freedom during COVID-19 lockdown
TIMELINE | Attacks on free speech, press freedom during COVID-19 lockdown
In this timeline, Bulatlat enumerates all attempts to curtail free speech and press freedom since the country is placed under the enhanced community quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic until before President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address.
Authorities urged to release prisoners amid suspected COVID-19 cases in jails
Authorities urged to release prisoners amid suspected COVID-19 cases in jails
"We plead for you to spare him from a truly life-threatening possibility of a coronavirus outbreak behind bars. We appeal that your decision be on the side of just compassion.”
Peasant leader in Butuan arrested on ‘trumped-up charges’
Peasant leader in Butuan arrested on ‘trumped-up charges’
KMP decried the charges as fabricated, adding that Torralba has been a peasant leader since 1985.
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.”
Observe child protection laws during quarantine – rights groups
Observe child protection laws during quarantine – rights groups
"Punitive act in any circumstances won't discourage children from doing wrong. You should educate them well. A militarist approach won't solve this pandemic.”
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