BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
May
2023
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Surface Dexter and Bazoo
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May
2023
12
‘No doubt from the very beginning’ | De Lima acquitted anew of drug case
Former Sen. Leila de Lima has been acquitted anew over a drug-related case that was filed against her under former President Rodrigo Duterte.
May
2023
11
Media groups condemn red-taggers, call on KBP to take action
“These attacks not only jeopardize their personal safety but also undermine the vital role of a free press in fostering transparency, accountability, democracy and legitimacy of media as the 4th estate."
May
2023
11
Kin appeal to the public to help find 2 missing activists
Human rights group Karapatan said that Dex and Bazoo are the seventh and eighth persons involuntarily disappeared under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration.
May
2023
11
Lawyers group asserts justice for Mary Jane Veloso, not punishment
“Notably, none of the elements of the alleged importation of drugs into Indonesia took place in the Philippines. In fact, the Philippines as the sending country is where Veloso was illegally recruited in order to be trafficked or exploited in two other receiving states. Veloso is, thus, a victim, not a criminal who must be punished."
May
2023
9
Why become a people’s lawyer?
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May
2023
9
CHR urged to probe killing of a farmer in Negros Occidental
"We are asking the CHR to extend help to the bereaved family of farmer Crispin Tingal and provide them with due assistance."
May
2023
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Balik-Tanaw | Political vision and program
Many New Testament scholars agree that the Gospel of John is written for a beleaguered community torn from many sides. John’s community experience incessant harassment from their enemies. These enemies are (1) a well-established religious community and (2) a King who reads their loyalty swerving towards subversion. They earned their enemies because of their subversive belief that Jesus Christ was resurrected and now reigning from heaven. This theological belief has political implications that could spell life and death. This belief launches them into a political mission that directly offends the ruling elite.
May
2023
6
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Even in the US, the message is clear: “Philippines is not for sale!”
May
2023
5
Cagayan de Oro journalist files complaint vs Meta to unmask anonymous red-taggers
“It is not just the journalist that can benefit from this, but also others who have been red-tagged in social media by anonymous media accounts. What this case will do is to surface that, to actually know who is doing this evil thing so we can take action.”
May
2023
5
In the Philippines, journalists insist on being free
“We will continue to report, and we will continue to insist on being free.”
May
2023
5
Rights group, families urge gov’t to surface alleged NPA leader, IP rights advocate
“We believe that state security units have them in custody and fear for their safety and well-being. We urge whoever holds them to surface them immediately, respect their rights and treat them humanely."
May
2023
2
Filipino workers slam Marcos Jr.’s US visit amid ignored woes for wage hike
“There is nothing in the subservience of the Philippine government between rival countries US and China that will serve the interest of poor Filipinos.”
May
2023
1
Labor Day 2023: Workers’ stories
Workers from different parts of the country joined protest actions on Labor Day. In Manila, these workers asserted that a substantial wage hike is necessary.
May
2023
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For these workers, unionism does wonders
“When I became a regular worker, I joined the union immediately. The union serves as our voice.”
