Lawyers: Police subjected detainees to torture, inhumane treatment
“These grave violations of the Constitution, including unlawful arrest, physical abuse, and torture, are reprehensible and unacceptable,” NUPL said.
“These grave violations of the Constitution, including unlawful arrest, physical abuse, and torture, are reprehensible and unacceptable,” NUPL said.
“Those arrested must immediately undergo proper inquest proceedings, as required by law, or be freed without delay,” Alminaza said.
Indigenous land in the Philippines is being threatened by developers looking to capitalize on the country’s growing tourism industry, despite legal protections aimed at stopping exploitation.
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) said it was the people’s anger against corrupt officials that led to the violent confrontation between the police and mostly young people in Ayala Bridge and Mendiola from yesterday afternoon to most of Sunday night.
Timed to mark the 53rd anniversary of the proclamation of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos Sr., tomorrow’s protests is a manifestation of the seething outrage of the broad masses of the Filipino people, the revolutionary party said.
While controversial contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya were being evaluated by the Department of Justice on their suitability for government’s witness protection program, an anti-corruption activist received a subpoena last Friday for participating in a rally at the couple’s mansion in Pasig City earlier this month.
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) commemorated the 38th death anniversary of its founding secretary general Lean Alejandro with flowers and candles at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani on Friday morning, September 19.
“We have received reports from La Union, Oriental Mindoro, Nueva Vizcaya, Eastern Samar, and some areas in Mindanao…” DPWH secretary Vince Dizon told senators.
The town council of Dupax del Norte has denied the request of British firm Woggle Corp. for a certificate of consultation, citing the company’s failure to comply with legal requirements for community engagement before carrying out its exploration program.
Cabucana, who was honored this year with the province’s Gintong Medalya Award for Community Development, was widely recognized for his service to local communities. Cagayanos say he was a victim of “bad public works.”




