The Melo Commission, in marked contrast to the Palace hype, is widely perceived to be neither powerful, credible nor independent. By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo BusinessWorld Posted by Bulatlat.com Malacañang's creation of a supposedly "independent commission to address...
With the Melo Commission just a phony, the President exonerating the AFP from any involvement in the extra-judicial killings and the CHR in limbo with regards its own investigation, whom will the families of the victims of political murders turn to for justice? By...
By Flon Faurillo / Bulatlat The Melo Commission, formed purportedly to probe the spate of extra-judicial killings under the Arroyo administration, takes pains to present itself as an independent body. Retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Melo, who heads the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Karapatan, an alliance of human rights organizations, and groups of human rights lawyers agree that the Melo Commission merely duplicates the functions of the CHR. They also believe that the Melo commission’s probe will amount...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Karapatan, an alliance of human rights organizations, and groups of human rights lawyers agree that the Melo Commission merely duplicates the functions of the CHR. They also believe that the Melo commission’s probe will amount...
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis Bulatlat MANILA -- The United Nations (UN), including its committees and commissions, is not known for straightforward and precise assessments and statements. Its reports and statements are usually couched in diplomatic language. This is...
As the Philippine National Police (PNP) exonerated the military from the murder of Rebelyn Pitao, the New People's Army (NPA) carried out what it calls 'revolutionary' punishment against four alleged perpetrators. BY RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat The Philippine National...
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