The Philippines, together with Indonesia, received a score of 4.6 out of 10 in the Safety from the State metric. This indicates that many people are not adequately protected from arbitrary arrest, torture and ill-treatment, forced disappearance, and extrajudicial killing.
“In line with the tactics that the Israeli authorities have applied since October 2023, they have once again chosen to collectively punish the people of Gaza – with the explicit approval of their closest ally, the United States – striking with an intensity not seen since the early stages of the war."
"The deliberate listing of these fictitious names to justify half a billion pesos in confidential funds is a clear indication of corruption."
Kristina Conti has never seen being a lawyer as a glamorous job recalling how her mother was paid in the form of bananas, fish, and other trinkets. And although she now also stands as the 5th nominee for Bayan Muna Partylist, she said that she has no expectations to become a lawmaker.
Ika nga ni Balagtas, hahamakin ng pag-ibig ang lahat. Ganito rin sa pagrerebolusyon. Walang kawala ang mga indibidwal at nagtutunggaling uri sa lipunan.
“Online bashers have clearly demonstrated the continuing threat of a Duterte ‘hate’ network to families-victims as well as to witnesses of drug war killings."
The reason why Duterte withdrew from the ICC is to evade accountability. Now that he is in ICC’s custody, it is only right that the Philippines rejoin (ICC) for justice and accountability which is the long time call of the families of the victims of rights violations under the Duterte administration."
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In the wake of the US elections and the outsized support of Israeli political capital by a far-right government in Washington, the Palestinians also expressed worry about their legal status in the Philippines, a close US and Israeli ally. As it stands, they do not have official asylum status, despite making pleas to government officials and the Department of Justice.
he International Criminal Court (ICC) said that Rodrigo Duterte's rights as an accused have been upheld, contrary to the claims by the former president's counsel Salvador Medialdea.
"The arrest is something, a message to the leaders that impunity is not forever."
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor and Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard have emphasized the importance of this moment for the victims of Duterte's controversial "war on drugs," calling for further accountability and legal action. As Duterte prepares for his initial hearing on March 14, the international community has urged continued efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in the Philippines.
“The hospital is a place for healing, not a detention center, and certainly not a venue for intimidation and harassment,” indigenous peoples’ group Katribu, the lead of the search and humanitarian mission, said.
Meanwhile, Oceana acting vice-president Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio reminds local government officials and all enforcement agencies to continue fulfilling their statutory mandate to protect the 15-kilometer municipal waters from commercial fishing operations.
“Marcos should show that this is part of an effort against impunity. So, it’s important for him to file cases, not just against Duterte, but also against others. It’s important to reverse the legacy of impunity that Duterte laid down. This way, people can say, 'It’s not just politics.' This is really about addressing the problem of impunity."
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