[Video] WATCH NOW! LIVE! Salat hindi Sapat! Online talakayan tungkol sa Seguridad sa Pagkain ng mamamayan sa gitna ng #COVID19ph

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[Statement] No to criminalization of free speech -NUJP

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines denounces the criminalization of free speech and expression by the National Bureau of Investigation as disclosed by human rights lawyer Chel Diokno. News reports quoted Diokno as saying he had taken on the case of a netizen who had been subpoenaed by the National Bureau of Investigation…

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[In the news] Rights groups slam Duterte’s ‘shoot to kill’ order: Prioritize lives, not violence -RAPPLER.com

Human rights group says President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement may lead to more abuses as Luzon remains in lockdown in the face of the novel coronavirus outbreak Human rights groups on Thursday, April 2, condemned President Rodrigo Duterte’s “dangerous” shoot-to-kill order against quarantine violators amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in the Philippines. Human Rights Watch (HRW)…

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[In the news] Group gives free fast food to poor barangays under Luzon lockdown -CNN Philippines

While the government tries to contain the COVID-19 pandemic with a Luzon-wide quarantine, a group has volunteered to help provide free fast food meals to the most affected communities. The people behind the Facebok page “Pakainin ang Buong Barangay” has partnered with Jollibee Corporation and Jollibee Foundation in a project seeking to feed residents of…

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[Statement] Pagkain, tulong, proteksyon, hindi banta ng pandarahas -iDEFEND

Tuwiran nang nilantad ni Pangulong Duterte ang kawalang kakayahan ng gobyernong tugunan ang pinakamahahalagang usapin sa panahon ng pandemyang COVID19. Sa gitna ng kagutuman at kahirapang dulot ng Luzon lockdown ang tanging sagot ni Duterte sa mamamayang kumakalam ang sikmura ay pananakot at pandarahas. Subalit higit na pinsala ang inutil at militaristang tugon ni Duterte…

[Statement] BMP condemns arrest of QC protestors

The Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino condemns the arrest and dispersal of urban poor residents of Sitio San Roque, who were holding a noise barrage near their community along EDSA this morning. The residents were seeking for food and assistance from the government. In this time of crisis, food and state assistance are just and legitimate…

[Statement] Digital rights advocates demand the repeal of Section 6 of Bayanihan to Heal as One Act

We, the undersigned, express our grave concern over a provision of Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan To Heal As One Act that threatens our constitutional rights to free expression and access to information. Haphazardly approved on 25 March 2020, the law penalizes “fake news” or disinformation under Section 6 (f), which reads: “Individuals…

[Announcement] Serbisyong pangkalusugan sa panahon ng COVID-19 -PMPI

Sa mga mahal po naming mga kababayan, Ang PMPI (Philippine-Misereor Partnesrship, Inc), isang network ng mga 250 CSO (civil society organization) ay magbibigay po ng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga komunidad na sakop ng ating network. Dahil sa katangian ng kinakaharap nating situwasyon, ang serbisyo po ay sa pamamagitan ng cell phone at ibang paraang online…

[Joint Statement] ASEAN urged to heed UN Sec-Gen call for ceasefire, ensure human rights amid COVID19

Southeast Asian states should heed the call for a global ceasefire, ensure conflict sensitivity and human rights in responding to COVID19 crisis We the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, strongly urge the Member-States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to heed the call of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres for immediate global…

[Off-the-shelf] COVID-19 Outbreak Readiness and Response -IASC

On this page, you can find information and guidance on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020. For more information, visit the World Health Organization’s coronavirus web page. The IASC Principals, supported by the IASC’s Emergency Directors Group, are meeting regularly…

Watch now! iDEFEND LIVE STREAMING – KKB sa gitna ng #COVID

KKB sa gitna ng #COVID… Kanya-Kanyang Balak 0 KASAHANG KOMUNIDAD AT BAYANIHAN DATE: April 1, Wednesday , 4:00 PM Makipagtalakayan sa iDEFEND LIVE STREAM sa YOUTUBE Kasama sina: Ka Rene Magtubo, Partido Mangagawa (PM), Konsehal, Marikina Fr. Flavie Villanueva, Kalinga Center Ms. Jean Enriquez, CATW-AP Rose Trajano/Egay Cabalitan (Moderators/Livestream administrators) Manuod ng LIVESTREAM, Iclick ang…

[Statement] NAGKAISA! Condemns Violence, Abuse, Discrimination Against Health Workers

The NAGKAISA! Labor Coalition condemns the violence, abuse, and discrimination against our fellow workers, in particular the health workers in this fight against the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19). NAGKAISA!, the biggest labor alliance in the country, holds that discrimination, abuse or violence against workers who have risked their lives to save others is not only…

[In the news] San Carlos bishop seeks release of political prisoners amid pandemic -INQUIRER.net

BACOLOD CITY — San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza has asked the release of political prisoners to decongest the jails in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alminaza pointed out in a statement released on Saturday, March 28, the looming possibility that coronavirus would hit the highly congested jail facilities in the country. “We must muster…

[In the news] After bleach thrown at personnel’s face, Sultan Kudarat hospital condemns discrimination -RAPPLER.com

The St. Louis Hospital utility worker was passing by the public market when he was attacked by 5 individuals St. Louis Hospital in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat condemned the harassment experienced by one of its utility workers on Friday, March 27. (Editor’s note: We previously identified the hospital personnel as a nurse. We apologize for…

[Off-the-shelf] Physical, emotional and digital protection while using home as office in times of COVID-19 -Front Line Defenders

Ideas & tips for human rights defenders A global pandemic is a new situation for all of us. Most of us already are or soon may be forced to start working remotely. Many will use their home as an office. In some places, there is no doubt this crisis will be abused to further repress…

[Video] Online Gender-based Violence in the Philippines -FMA

To report cases of online gender-based violence in the Philippines, go to ph.tbtt.apc.org or visit the page of Take Back the Tech Philippines (https://www.facebook.com/takebackthet…). Visit the following FMA sites to know more about gender and ICT in the Philippines: FMA Website: https://www.fma.ph FMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmaph Women’s Rights Online Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/WomensRights… Video created using Canva. Submit…

[Statement] of CHR spokesperson on the recent attack against Indigenous Community in Davao Del Norte

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by the recent attack against an indigenous community in Kapalong, Davao Del Norte by alleged members of the New People’s Army. The said assault occurred early Tuesday morning, 24 March 2020, in the remote village of Sitio Tapayanon, Barangay Gupitan of the said town. The Commission denounces…

[In the news] LGBT group sa Tabaco City lumikha ng 800 masks para sa COVID-19 frontliners -ABS-CBN news

Umabot sa 800 face masks ang nagawa ng grupong Tabak Sangre para sa mga health workers ng lungsod. Ayon sa presidente ng Tabak Sangre na si Phem Baliwag, ito ang kanilang paraan para makapag-ambag sa pagpuksa sa pagkalat ng COVID-19. Noong Miyerkoles ng gabi, nagtungo ang grupo sa ilang ospital sa lungsod para personal na…

Watch Now! Si Gary Granada and friends Live sa Facebook ng LAPIS

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[In the news] After backlash, DOH studying increase in health workers pay -RAPPLER.com

‘Humihingi rin po kami ng tawad kung ang impresyon na naibigay ng P500 daily allowance ay ganito lamang ang halaga na ibinigay natin sa ating health care workers. Hindi po ito mas lalayo pa sa katotohanan,’ says DOH After backlash on their offer to pay P500 a day to volunteer health care workers, the Department…

[From the web] De Lima on mass testing for COVID-19: What is taking us so long?

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima slams health authorities for delaying the implementation of national testing for COVID-19 even after admitting that they are in possession of thousands of test kits, both purchased and received from foreign donors. De Lima also joins the calls of several groups and personalities who are petitioning the government to…

Watch now! Live Stream: Kwento at Kwenta ng Kababaihan sa Panahon ng COVID -iDEFEND and PAHRA

[Action Alert] A barangay chieftain allegedly hit a violator of the Enhanced Quarantine with a bamboo stick -PAHRA

In the current crisis we are facing, the greater the authority of government officials, the greater the possibility for them to abuse their power in dispensing public services to the people. In this video posted by GMA News dated March 27, 2020, a barangay chieftain allegedly hit a resident with a bamboo stick when the…

[From the web] I was COVID-19 Patient No. 4 -GMAnews

I was COVID-19 Patient No. 4 “The only way to battle this is through faith and belief that you will be better.” Ito ang mensahe ni Atty. Carlo Navarro, isang COVID-19 survivor. Siya si Patient number 4, ang kauna-unahang Pilipino na nagkaroon ng COVID-19 sa Pilipinas. Ngayong patuloy ang kanyang paggaling, ibinahagi niya ang kanyang…

[Statement] More Filipinos are turning to social media to vent their frustrations about the government’s response to stop the spread of COVID-19 -HRonlinePH

The Human Rights Online Philippines share the concern of a public school teacher in General Santos City, as she expressed her frustrations on Facebook over the local government’s measures that many people are going hungry amid a lockdown in said city. https://www.rappler.com/nation/256157-teacher-son-arrested-without-warrant-general-santos-city-facebook-post-coronavirus Juliet Espinosa, a 55-year-old public school teacher was arrested by police in General…