Peace advocates slam red-tagging as a ‘work of evil’; call for peace talks resumption
Church peace advocates escribed the red-tagging activities of government agencies such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and some officials of the government as a “work of evil” that directly hurts peace efforts.
Badoy ‘heartless, shameless, irresponsible, despicable’ in red-tagging CNN Philippines amid calamity–NUJP
NUJP said Badoy actually vilified and practically seeks the criminalization of an act of charity at a time when millions of Filipinos desperately need all the help they can get.
A new and novel way indeed – and heed
some offer cellphone load, it’s quite relief/this, one way there to help beyond a doubt/the typhoon victims down, down in their grief/
from nasty blasting typhoon’s* ruthless clout.
As floods devastate Luzon, cellphone load becomes disaster relief
Citizens have found a new and novel way of sending immediate aid to victims of the ongoing Luzon floods: free cellphone load. Disaster communication experts however urge stronger communication platforms in the near future.
Worst flooding in decades: Cagayan Valley’s turn to cry for help
As heavy rains brought by Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) inundated the region, Magat Dam opened seven of its floodgates since Thursday, further swelling the country’s biggest river system and bringing near unprecedented flooding of communities from Central Isabela all the way to Aparri, Cagayan.
Neri Colmenares wins international human rights award
Neri Colmenares, one of the country’s most prominent public interest lawyers, is this year’s awardee for outstanding contribution to human rights by the foremost organization for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies.
Gunmen shoot Pangasinan reporter dead
Virgilio Maganes, Pangasinan reporter and broadcaster, was a known critic of local politicians he accused in his reports and radio programs of being illegal gambling operators.
More rights violations with Sinas as top cop, groups warn
Human rights group Karapatan for its part said it is not surprised at Sinas’ appointment as PNP chief as Duterte has a clear penchant for rewarding the most notorious of human rights violators with rank promotions.
OFWs demand increased budget for protection and welfare amid Covid-19
In an online petition on change.org, Migrante International pointed out that in the proposal, only Php 8.6 Billion from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is allotted to fund programs that seek to assist and support OFWs and migrants in distress.
Isang Buwan
hindi ko tutularan ang buwan/na makikipagtalik lamang/sa bawat mong takipsilim/at sisiping sa kumot ng iyong dilim.