‘Are we supposed to just forget he killed Jennifer?’

“So a murderer (will be) released for good conduct. Are we supposed to just forget that he killed Jennifer Laude because he’s done some good? Another question: you think this murderer (I’m not even gonna say his name) wasn’t treated fairly, but was it fair that Jennifer Laude was murdered out of hate just because of her sexual orientation?”
Transport leader beaten up inside police station

While undergoing tactical interrogation, Rescovilla was punched five times on his body and head. He was also kicked on his right foot, the group reported.
‘Doc Ed’ Villegas dies after massive stroke

Edberto Malvar Villegas, retired University of the Philippines-Manila and De La Salle University professor, book author and activist died Monday night, September 8, after suffering a massive stroke last Friday.
BISIKLETA MO AT AKTIBISMO

“Matalino mong pinag-ugnay bisikleta’t aktibismo / Pandayan ng teorya’t praktikang nagsisilbi sa simulain”
Heavy cost of coronavirus response drains local governments’ disaster budgets

At least 74 percent of the country’s population is susceptible to multiple hazards, including coastal hazards such as typhoons, storm surges and rising sea levels, according to the 2018 World Risk Report. The report ranked the Philippines third among countries most vulnerable to disaster risks.
Bayanihan 2 and 2021 budget leave millions of unemployed behind

This year will likely see the biggest contraction in employment in the country’s history. Employment contracted by 1.2 million in July 2020 from the same period last year, falling to 41.3 million employed according to the latest labor force survey.
Filipino victim at Abu Dhabi gas explosion was on his way to a medical check

One of the two Filipinos who died following a gas explosion at an Abu Dhabi restaurant on Monday was on his way for a medical check ahead of his visa renewal.
Martir

“Hayaan nating manariwa / sa ating kaisipan / ang kanilang kadakilaan / at kagitingan…”
Filipinos in UAE concerned about new travel rule by Philippines immigration

Filipinos in the UAE are concerned after the minimum salary required to acquire an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (AoS), an attested letter issued to Filipino tourists as a proof, was raised from Dh3,500 to Dh10,000 with effect from August 24.
Gov’t troops feed Aeta with human feces, groups report

Government soldiers forced an indigenous person to eat human feces during a military operation in San Marcelino, Zambales Province last August 21, groups reported.