The truth in ‘Inside Men’
A tightly written script, albeit going back and forth in time, coupled with superb acting from Lee Byung-hu, Cho Seung-woo (Prosecutor Woo) and Baek Yoon-sik (Editor Lee), kept this movie from being the typical corruption tale that ends in the “crime does not pay” mode. It is a realistic portrayal of what ails modern society and not merely South Korea.
Paggamit ng dahas ni Duterte
“Sa mata ng publiko, gumagamit ng dahas si Duterte sa mga hindi sang-ayon sa kanya. Si Duterte ay gumagamit ng dahas at handang gumamit ng dahas doon sa tingin niya ay kagalit niya katulad ng mga oposisyon, mga aktibista, at mga human rights defenders.”
UN expert expresses dismay over Cumpio’s long trial, detention
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan expressed dismay at the “unjustifiably long detention” of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio before finally being called to the witness stand to defend herself from charges by the Philippine government.
Journalist Cumpio reveals their arrest was warrantless, irregular
Jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio said that she and fellow-accused Marielle Domequil were not shown a search or arrest warrant during the raid. “We would have allowed them in our room [anyway]because we’re not hiding anything illegal,” Cumpio told the Court.
Take Care of My Cat: A story of friendship amid social issues of the day
This is a movie that looks at simple occurrences with irony, melancholy and hope. Surprisingly, it connects varying social issues without losing focus on the ever-changing landscape of human relationships.
Makabayan bets ask QuadComm probe into massacres of farmers under Duterte
Farmer leader Danilo Ramos of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and fisherfolk leader Ronnel Arambulo of PAMALAKAYA called on the House Quad Committee (QuadComm) to investigate politically-motivated killings and massacres under Duterte.
Community journalists, church workers renew call for Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s release
Cumpio, a community journalist known for her work on human rights and environmental issues, has been detained for over four years on charges that her supporters describe as politically motivated, intended to silence her reporting.
Hindi pa ba sapat ang pag-amin ni Duterte?
“Malinaw ang isinasaad ng batas ng Pilipinas. Kapag ikaw ay nagkasala, dapat kang maparusahan.
Hindi pa ba sapat yung mga ginawa ni Duterte na pag-amin sa Senate hearing na siya mismo ang may utos sa pagpatay kung bakit may libu-libong inosenteng sibilyan ang biktima ng extra-judicial killings?”
Time to impeach Sara after bogus receipt revelations—Brosas
The Makabayan lawmaker emphasized that the alleged fabrication of official documents to justify confidential fund expenses constitutes betrayal of public trust and corruption, both impeachable offenses under the Constitution.
Bayan Muna: Removal of SRP on basic goods to hit Mindanao poor the worst
“This plan will only worsen the already fragile financial condition of thousands of families in Mindanao, home to many of the country’s poorest regions,” former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said.