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Because of VFA, Philippines Cannot Check Visiting US Troops for Swine Flu
Because of VFA, Philippines Cannot Check Visiting US Troops for Swine Flu
Bayan said that under the VFA, US commanders are not required to have their visiting troops subjected to thermal scans, health surveillance and other standard operating procedures that are usually undertaken by host governments in civilian ports of entry. “All the US forces need to present is a declaration of health,” it said.“Even in matters of public health, Philippine sovereignty is undermined by the VFA.”
‘Philippine Gov’t Lied About Torture Cases Before UN Body’ – Victims
‘Philippine Gov’t Lied About Torture Cases Before UN Body’ – Victims
In a statement sent to Bulatlat, the Philippine UPR Watch said Ermita consumed the time of the whole session and left the Committee members with little time to ask more searching and probing questions even after being reminded, a couple of times, to shorten its report. “It was pretty obvious to the Philippine and international NGOs that the Philippine delegation was just “dribbling” the time away to avoid being put to task for its general and high-falluting replies spruced up with cute acronyms that – in the words of another Committee member - have “nothing on the practical side” and have no value on the ground,” the group said.
Torture Survivors Recount Ordeal Before UN Body
Torture Survivors Recount Ordeal Before UN Body
Victims of torture under the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration traveled all the way to Geneva, Switzerland to tell their stories of torture during the 42nd Session of the United Nations Committee Against Torture (UNCAT).
Violence Against Women on the Rise, Use of Technology to Abuse Women Alarming – GABRIELA
Violence Against Women on the Rise, Use of Technology to Abuse Women Alarming – GABRIELA
The Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act or Republic 9262 of 2004 was passed “to protect the family and its members particularly women and children from violence and threats to their personal safety and security”. The intention of the law is to guarantee full respect for human rights of women and children. Five years since it was passed, the women’s group GABRIELA has been receiving an increasing number of reports of violence and threats against women and children.
Groups Outraged Over Smith Acquittal
Groups Outraged Over Smith Acquittal
"The Court of Appeals betrayed the Filipinos," said Joms Salvador, GABRIELA spokesperson, during a protest rally at the US embassy. By acquitting Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, the CA justices "have trampled on the hard-fought justice of women in the Subic rape case and the fight of all Filipinos to defend our dignity as a people."
Bicol Group Supports Senator’s Resolution to Call for Probe on Balikatan
Bicol Group Supports Senator’s Resolution to Call for Probe on Balikatan
A citizens’ group in the Bicol Region has thrown its support behind any investigation that the Senate would undertake into the social cost of the presence of US troops in the country, as well as its adverse effects on the local community. This statement of support by the Bikolano Alliance for Nationalism Against Balikatan (BAN Balikatan) came on the heels of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s call for an investigation into reports that US soldiers participating in the Balikatan military exercises in Bicol are enjoying nightly prostitution “services”.
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
A new coalition has been formed to counter the dirty and traditional politics in the country. It has pledged to advance the politics of change and promote a 'pro-people' platform for the 2010 elections.
Computer Experts Warn of Sophisticated <em>Dagdag Bawas</em> with Automated Polls
Computer Experts Warn of Sophisticated Dagdag Bawas with Automated Polls
Who says automated elections will eliminate cheating?
An organization of computer experts in the country warned of possible automated large-scale cheating in the 2010 elections.
Dismantling Warlordism Key to Stopping ASG Kidnappings – Moro Leader
Dismantling Warlordism Key to Stopping ASG Kidnappings – Moro Leader
To eliminate the ASG, Amirah Lidasan, secretary-general of the Moro Christian Peoples’ Alliance, said the MNLF and the MILF need to muster the political will to put an end to the groups that perpetrate kidnappings. It would mean, she said, helping cut the warlords’ power over the communities, as well as their ties with the local government, the military, and the police. “The government will not do anything like that, since Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo even coddles known warlords in Mindanao,” Lidasan said.
Released POWs Speak Well of Erstwhile Captors
Released POWs Speak Well of Erstwhile Captors
P/Insp. Rex Cuntapay and PO1 Marvin Agasen both used to view the communist-led New People’s Army (NPA) in a bad light. Captured last Jan. 3 together with PO1 Alberto Umali after their unit’s encounter with guerrillas belonging to the NPA’s Narciso Antazo Aramil Command (NAAC), which operates in Rizal (a province southeast of Manila), they were held as prisoners of war (POWs) for almost three months. They were released on March 27, very near the place where they were captured. The three policemen had only kind words to say about their former custodians.
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