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‘Crimes against humanity’ require thousands of cases

“VP Sara Duterte’s assertion that there is no case of crime against humanity against Pres. Rodrigo Duterte because only 43 cases were mentioned in the Warrant of Arrest when ‘crimes against humanity is a serious allegation’ requiring thousands of deaths has no basis at all under the Rome Statute of the ICC. It is also painful for the families of EJK victims to be called “fake victims” for merely seeking justice for their slain loved ones.”

Ineptitude of the government on OPH

“There have been several oil price increases but the government’s action has been left behind. The DOE appears to be acting more like spokespersons of oil companies rather than regulators protecting public interest.”

Possibility of foreign powers’ involvement in fake news

The recent House inquiry on disinformation has exposed a troubling reality. While it did recognize the accountability of some so-called DDS vloggers in spreading fake news, it also revealed several complications, like China’s hand in the matter and proposals to regulate social media.”

Free Frenchie Mae Cumpio

The president responsible for her arrest and imprisonment for five years is himself in jail for crimes against humanity charges. It is time for those who Rodrigo Duterte persecuted to be freed.

On the brutal murder of a lawyer in Maguindanao

“I am outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal murder of Atty. Junisa D. Kimamao and the attack on Atty. Ibrahim D. Pendatu. The fact that this horrific incident took place during Ramadan, a time for peace and reflection, makes it doubly condemnable.”

Pagpapanagot kay Duterte

Tuloy-tuloy ang pagkilos ng mga kasapi ng iba’tibang organisasyon sa The Hague, The Netherlands na nananawagan sa pagpapanagot kay dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

Rejoining the ICC

“The ongoing ICC proceedings against former President Duterte should serve as a wake-up call to our current leadership. Rejoining the ICC would be a decisive step toward ensuring justice for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings and their families.”

Pagpapanagot sa krimen

“Duterte must be held accountable and he is not above the law, kahit pa dating Pangulo siya. Ang mga ganitong kaso ay dapat harapin sa korte at hindi sa pamamagitan ng panlilinlang sa publiko. Dapat nating ipaglaban ang katotohanan at katarungan. Hindi dapat maging hadlang ang kasinungalingan sa pagpapanagot sa mga kriminal.”

Comelec must probe red-tagging

“Red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by association constitute threats to a person’s right to life, liberty, or security. It has no place in a free, honest and fair elections and hence should be seriously stopped.”