Miss Universe 2015: #JunkTerrorBill
“I’ve been overwhelmed with emotion lately and I’ve been struggling to put it into words. I may not always have the right words to say but I can’t deny how this makes me feel. One thing I know for sure is I want to keep learning. I want to keep growing. And I want to see and be part of a change. Stop hate, injustice and racism. #JunkTerrorBill”
Miss Universe 2018: #JunkTerrorBill
“There is so much happening in the world and in our nation right now. I know a lot of us want to just tune out because it all gets a bit overwhelming. But please, don’t allow that to be the reason we revert to silence and turn a blind eye. We need to stay engaged because this is where our voices count. So let’s help each other by creating spaces that help us keep each other informed and help us understand what’s going on.
I’ve taken the time to research and digest information and come to my own conclusions. And I implore you all to do the same. I’m not here to influence you to think a certain way, but I hope I can influence you to think for yourself. #JunkTerrorBill”
Tinututulan namin ang Panukalang Batas sa Terorismo
Hindi lamang lilikhain ng panukalang batas na ito ang isang “Konseho Laban sa Pananakot o Anti-Terror Council” na may kapangyarihang magtalaga, sa “maaaring dahilan” lang, sa mga tao o sinupaman bilang mga terorista o grupo ng mga terorista, pinapayagan din nito ang Anti-Money Laundering Council, na kasapi ng ATC, na pigilin ang mga ari-arian ng mga taong ito o grupo, lahat nang walang binibigay na pagkakataon sa kanila upang ipagtanggol ang sarili at ipagkaila ang anumang impormasyon laban sa kanila.
Defiance greets passage of Duterte’s Anti-Terror Bill
After the government imposed a lockdown over much of the country, the protesters defiantly held one of the first rallies to denounce the bill they fear would violate the people’s civil and political rights instead of going after real terrorists.
Love in the time of coronavirus: Weddings back on in Dubai at Philippines Consulate
But then again, ‘true love waits’, as the saying goes, and the couples said they actually utilised the downtime to build a stronger bond and ponder on their future.
Filipino-American activists join protest caravans in US
Filipino American activists and allies representing various community and grassroots organizations joined protest caravans in solidarity with the Black community demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police racism and brutality.
‘It is imperative that the Anti-Terrorism Bill be fervently resisted’
“Recent events have shown that the greater threat comes from a government ignorant, even outright dismissive, of the constitutional limits of its own authority and the importance and value of the rights and liberties of its people.
It is, therefore, imperative that attempts to pass the Anti-Terrorism Bill be fervently resisted, not only to protect those voices critical of the government, but also to protect everyone else who wishes to speak freely about matters of public interests and concern, without censorship or fear of punishment, without someone looking over our shoulder or stalking us, mostly without our knowing it.”
Gutierrez: #JunkTerrorBill
“I asked in a poll yesterday if you’ve heard of the Anti-terrorism Bill in the Philippines and about half haven’t. So as a small community here, I would love to share with you what I’ve gathered from other sources. We can help each other understand the things going on around us and look out for each other and our future in the process. #JunkTerrorBill”
Coronavirus: Parents of premature babies face extra fight during COVID-19 pandemic
They are little brave warriors born prematurely who are putting up a good fight to survive in a world that is also struggling against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
CPP denounces military’s detention of Red Cross convoy carrying wounded rebels
“This medical evacuation was carried out strictly for humanitarian purposes. As a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, the ICRC’s mandate is to protect and assist victims of armed conflict. Under the International Humanitarian Law, wounded and sick fighters regardless of which side they are from are entitled to the medical care and treatment required by their condition,” ICRC’s Allison Lopez said.