Sandigan to start forwarding records of Imelda Marcos’ graft case to SC The Sandiganbayan has started the process of forwarding records in the graft case of Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos to the Supreme Court, where she will challenge her conviction for allegedly creating Swiss foundations to benefit her family. The Fifth Division confirmed on…
Con-Com chair says House draft charter a ‘disaster to democracy’ MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte’s Consultative Committee warned the public about the “deficiencies” of a proposed federal charter drafted and approved by the House of Representatives. Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, chair of the committee, said the House’s draft charter, which he believes was “haphazardly”…
UNHRC asks Philippine gov’t to release detained Senator De Lima MANILA, Philippines — A working group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has formally asked the Philippine government to release detained opposition Senator Leila de Lima. In a 13-page Opinion released to the media on Wednesday, the UNHRC’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention…
Filipinos not informed about ‘self-serving’ draft federal charter, says Catholic prelate “There are provisions that are self serving like the abolition of terms for Congress. It is clear that they so not have the good of the people in mind but their own self interest,” Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said in a statement. Pabillo…
Congress grants third extension of Mindanao martial law until end of 2019 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 12) — Martial law will remain in Mindanao for another full year from January 1 to December 31, 2019 after Congress on Wednesday granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s request. In the final joint session vote, 235 senators and representatives…
UN Special Rapporteur urges PHL gov’t to drop charges vs. Rappler, Maria Ressa The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression has called on the Philippine government to drop charges against news website Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa. In a statement dated December 6, David Kaye claimed that the complaints against Ressa…
Two Sandiganbayan justices believe Revilla is guilty of plunder MANILA – Sandiganbayan 1st Division Chairperson Efren De la Cruz and Associate Justice Maria Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta believe that former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is guilty of plunder and should have shared the fate of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and his Senate staff Richard Cambe.…
‘FABRICATED LIES’ | Lumad Group: Stop using Lumad to extend Martial Law December 8, 2018 – A group of Lumad students and teachers slammed on Saturday the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its “fabricated lies” in order to extend Martial Law in Mindanao. In a statement, Save Our Schools (SOS) network said the…
Govt’ body finds 2 Army commanders in Mindanao liable for human rights violations LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato (MindaNews / 08 Dec) –The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has found two military commanders liable for human rights abuses in connection with the killing of seven tribal members in a remote village on December 3 last year.…
Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes thanked Duterte for being the force who untied groups in protest of his administration. “He has united workers and labor groups in protest against his administration. He has united workers and labor groups against contractualization. He has united women’s groups against misogyny,” Reyes said. He added: “He has united religious…
‘FIND JUSTICE PH’ | Mobile app na nagbibigay ng mga legal info at advice, inilunsad ng SC at IBP APRIL 19, 2018 – Pinangunahan ni acting Chief Jusctice Antonio Carpio ang paglulunsad ng “Find Justice Ph” application. Ito ay ang kauna-unahang information system mobile app na makatutulong sa pagtukoy ng mga korte sa bansa at…
Human rights defenders call for safe environment online vs harassment, threats by Jodesz Gavilan, RAPPLER Human Rights Online Philippines’ project comes amid threats and harassment advocates have been receiving online ever since the start of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs MANILA, Philippines – A human rights organization is taking a stand against the…
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Lawyers’ group opposes death penalty, ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy Rappler.com, May 21, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) expressed its alarm over the plans of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to restore the death penalty and give security forces “shoot-to-kill” orders against organized criminals or those who violently resist arrest. In a May 20 statement…
Mary Jane told of execution date: Tuesday, April 28 Jet Damazo-Santos, RAPPLER April 25, 2015 (UPDATED) Mary Jane is told Saturday afternoon about her execution date, Tuesday, April 28, in the presence of Philippine embassy officials, just hours after a reunion with her family. Unless the last-minute legal efforts to save her work, or by…
Gay men holding hands on train bullied online Raisa Serafica, RAPPLER April 18, 2015 Offensive comments like ‘Ano ba kayo, pet `yan’ and ‘Baka dadalhin sa prisinto si bakla’ flood the post MANILA, Philippines – “Love in a different view.” This is how a netizen described the photos of a gay Asian-Caucasian couple holding hands…
Plunder, graft raps filed vs. BJMP top officials over alleged double budgeting. While most jail staff and personnel operate in an honest way, some top officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology officers are facing plunder and graft charges due to alleged corrupt practices. Jail Inspector Angelina Lumba Bautista of the BJMP said…
Witness: Palparan was behind torture, abuse of missing UP students . The prosecution’s first witness in the kidnapping case of retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. on Monday claimed that the former Army official was behind the torture and rape of two missing female UP students, a report on GMA News TV’s “Balitanghali” said. During the…
PH youth urge Pope Francis: ‘Hear our true story’ In an open letter to the Catholic leader, a nationwide coalition of youth groups details the challenges faced by Filipino youth, from the peace process and disasters, to corruption in government MANILA, Philippines – A day before the arrival of Pope Francis in Manila, a nationwide…
‘DND misused relief fund’. COA: Huge part spent for AFP oil, repairs, etc. Marlon Ramos, Philippine Daily Inquirer January 3, 2015 MANILA, Philippines–A “huge portion” of the P352.5 million in emergency funding of the Department of National Defense in 2013 had been misused by the military, which spent money meant to help victims of natural…
