Philippine, global media groups blast Tel Aviv’s attack on Al Jazeera
IAWRT Philippines said Al Jazeera’s closure in Israel undermines press freedom and restricts access to independent journalism, “particularly where providing diverse perspectives and reporting on critical issues such as the ongoing conflict in Palestine.”
Red-tagging threatens a person’s right to life, SC declares
Red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by association threaten a person’s right to life, liberty, or security, which may justify the issuance of a writ of amparo, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled.
RP falls in 2024 press freedom index due to red-tagging, Cumpio’s continuing imprisonment
Red-tagging and the continued detention of community journalist and broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio were two of the factors in the drop, global press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Rapporteurs Sans Frontieres, RSF) in its latest report said.
Political detainees’ wives reveal humiliating strip search at Bilibid
“I was nearly in tears and trembling as I lifted my t-shirt and bra, and also removed my pants and panties. I was made to squat three times and then bend over while opening my private parts to check for any hidden illegal items,” recounted Gloria.
Konsolidasyon
Konsolidasyon at sa lawak din/ng konsolidadong paglaban maipagtatanggol/ang katarungan at kabuhayan/pagkat ang mabuhay ay karapatan…/ituloy ang laban natin!
Women hold rally to denounce Balikatan exercises
House Assistant Minority leader and GWP Rep. Arlene Brosas in her speech said: “We demand transparency regarding the utilization of taxpayers’ money, particularly in funding activities like Balikatan exercises which remain shrouded in secrecy.”
Groups condemn trumped up terror cases filed against Nat Santiago, other activists
National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) president Atty. Rey Cortez said it is hard to believe that the government troopers can see 20 people in a bushy area in a firefight, can identify faces, and can know their names and addresses.
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom
“Philippine journalism has long been in a vulnerable state and remains to be overlooked despite its role in preserving the core of our democracy,” Palpal-latoc said.
Sa unahan ang lugar ng uring manggagawa laban sa imperyalismo
Hindi bago, manapa’y istorikal, ang paglaban ng uring manggagawa sa imperyalismong US. Isa ito sa mga nais ilihim ng mga tumutuligsa at maang-maangang nagtatanong kunwari kung bakit nagra-rali sa Embahada ng US ang mga manggagawa tuwing Mayo Uno.
Bodies of three Filipinos who died in UAE floods last month to be repatriated
“One of the deceased is scheduled for repatriation (on Thursday) while the other two are expected to be repatriated on Friday,” the Assistance to the Nationals (ATN) section of the Philippine Consulate General said.