![[In the news] ‘No to coal ash dumping in Balili lot’ – Cebu Daily News](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/cebu-daily-news.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[In the news] ‘No to coal ash dumping in Balili lot’ – Cebu Daily News")
‘No to coal ash dumping in Balili lot’ January 29, 2012 AN ENVIRONMENTALISTS’ group yesterday reiterated its opposition on coal ash dumping at the Balili beach property in Naga City, south Cebu. Mark Dia, country representative of Greenpeace Philippines, said coal-ash endangers the environment and the people. “Coal ash is a highly toxic material. That … Continue reading »
![[From the web] Resolution Of Media Killings, Palparan Arrest, And GMA Conviction For HR Cases Will Help Aquino Redeem Human Rights Record – Gabriela](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/gabriela.jpg?w=160&h=107&crop=1 "[From the web] Resolution Of Media Killings, Palparan Arrest, And GMA Conviction For HR Cases Will Help Aquino Redeem Human Rights Record – Gabriela")
Resolution Of Media Killings, Palparan Arrest, And GMA Conviction For HR Cases Will Help Aquino Redeem Human Rights Record “It is the absence of action and political will in concretely addressing human rights violations that make the Aquino government just as accountable. Until such time that known human rights violators are arrested, cases are resolved … Continue reading »
Rebel detainee’s brod not allowed to enter CPDRC January 29, 2012 THE brother of a rebel detainee was prevented yesterday from visiting him in the Cebu provincial jail for lack of a permit from the governor’s office. The restriction was denounced by family and colleagues of detainee Ramon Patriarca as a violation of his visitation … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Dynamic Learning Program helps students cope with Sendong trauma – MindaNews](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/mindanews8.png?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[In the news] Dynamic Learning Program helps students cope with Sendong trauma – MindaNews")
MindaNews » Dynamic Learning Program helps students cope with Sendong trauma. By Cong Corrales January 29, 2012 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/28 January) – A revolutionary innovation in teaching, applied in public high schools here has given its students an edge over those using the traditional, classroom-type, learning system in their learning recovery since tropical … Continue reading »
![[In the news] UNHRC: Philippine criminal libel law violates freedom of expression – InterAksyon.com](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/interaksyon-logo24.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[In the news] UNHRC: Philippine criminal libel law violates freedom of expression – InterAksyon.com"){kind=logo}
UNHRC: Philippine criminal libel law violates freedom of expression by InterAksyon.com January 29, 2012 MANILA, Philippines – In a landmark decision just recently released, the United Nation Human Rights Commission says Philippine laws criminalizing libel is “incompatible with Article 19, paragraph three of the International Covenant on Civil Political Rights (ICCPR)”, or freedom of expression. … Continue reading »
MindaNews » Multisectoral Council, not DENR , should decide to allow or not allow mining. Multisectoral Council, not DENR , should decide to allow or not allow mining By Carolyn O. Arguillas January 29, 2012 DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/28 January) — A Multisectoral Mineral Council (MSMC) not just the Department of Environment and Natural Resources or … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Fil-Am journalists raise money for ‘Sendong’-stricken colleagues- INQUIRER.net](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inquirer17.jpg?w=160&h=60&crop=1 "[In the news] Fil-Am journalists raise money for ‘Sendong’-stricken colleagues- INQUIRER.net")
Fil-Am journalists raise money for ‘Sendong’-stricken colleagues By Nimfa U. Rueda, Philippine Daily Inquirer January 29, 2012 LOS ANGELES—Filipino-American media practitioners here have raised at least $9,000 for media colleagues who were among those who died and lost their homes when Typhoon “Sendong” struck Northern Mindanao last month. The media practitioners spearheaded a benefit concert … Continue reading »
MindaNews » SP studying proposal to declare Tampakan a protected watershed. By Bong S. Sarmiento by January 29, 2012 BANGA, South Cotabato—The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato is studying the proposal of the local Catholic Church to declare the mountains in Tampakan as a protected watershed, a senior official said on Saturday. Vice Gov. Elmo … Continue reading »
Activists picket US embassy over troop buildup plans in Philippines by Agence France-Presse January 28, 2012 MANILA, Philippines – Activists picketed the US embassy in Manila on Saturday and burned a cardboard American flag and mock stealth bomber, vowing to launch a campaign opposing a plan to allow more US troops in the country. About … Continue reading »
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Philippines is most disaster-prone in Asia – RAPPLER – Philippine News | Multimedia | Citizen Journalism | Social Media. by VOLTAIRE TUPAZ, RAPPLER.com January 28, 2012 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines topped the list of Asian countries hit by disasters in 2011, according to a recent report of the Center for Research on the Epidemiology … Continue reading »
US won’t return bases in PH but welcomes offer of more troops Agence France-Presse January 28, 2012 WASHINGTON — The United States on Friday welcomed the Philippines’ offer to allow more US troops on its territory, saying it would boost US power in Asia, and assured it was not seeking to re-establish bases in the … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Rape: A horrific global phenomenon- GMA News](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/gmanewsonline9.jpg?w=144&h=111&crop=1 "[In the news] Rape: A horrific global phenomenon- GMA News")
Rape: A horrific global phenomenon. VERONICA PULUMBARIT, GMA News January 28, 2012 1 This is the first in a monthly series of articles about Violence Against Women. Rape, one of the worst human rights violations, happens everywhere. The stories are horrific: Just this month in Australia, a mother of four raped her own 11-year-old daughter … Continue reading »
![[Urgent Appeal] Protect journalist facing threats to his life – AHRC](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/asianhumanrights1.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Urgent Appeal] Protect journalist facing threats to his life – AHRC")
ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-011-2012 27 January 2012 —————————————————— PHILIPPINES: Protect journalist facing threats to his life ISSUES: Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Threats and intimidation; Victims assistance & protection —————————————————— Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) writes with deep concern that a community journalist … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Bishops begin plenary assembly, may tackle Corona impeachment | Sun.Star](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sunstar-network-copy15.jpg?w=160&h=65&crop=1 "[In the news] Bishops begin plenary assembly, may tackle Corona impeachment | Sun.Star")
Bishops begin plenary assembly, may tackle Corona impeachment | Sun.Star. January 28, 2012 MANILA–At least a hundred bishops from various dioceses across the country will meet to tackle church and pressing national concerns for their three-day plenary assembly at Pope Pius XII Center. However, it is not immediately known if the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of … Continue reading »
Prisoners to work in military camps before release, says Aquino. January 27, 2012 Prisoners whose jail term are about to end are now being moved to military camps a maintenance workers before they are finally released, President Benigno Aquino III said Friday. Aquino noted the approach espouses the twin benefits of decongesting the New Bilibid … Continue reading »
