“The AFP cannot dispute the reality that the NPA continues to enjoy the deep and wide support of the people because it continues to fight for their aspirations for justice and genuine freedom,” it added.
In its decision, the High Court said: “[T]o enforce compulsory coverage of land-based OFWs through the issuance of OECs is unduly oppressive, unreasonable, and repugnant to the Constitution.”
Floranda said they are giving Dizon a 10-day ultimatum to issue concrete decisions on the return of five-year individual franchises and the renewal of registrations of traditional jeepneys following a dialoque at the DoTr.
Three days after the supposed start of the pre-voting enrolment period for overseas Filipinos, Bayan Muna-HK reported Comelec has yet to provide them a link to prepare for online overseas voting in the 2025 Philippine national elections.
“If the Senate can spend energy and resources from people’s money to protect Bato dela Rosa, I wish it redirect these instead in preparing for the impeachment trial. Forthwith,” Manuel said.
“Sir, I am offended by statements of politicians like you. Human rights groups, including Karapatan, spoke up to WELCOME Duterte’s arrest,” Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay rejoined.
“Mr. Roque should stop pretending to be a human rights lawyer and face the contempt order issued against him by the Congressional Quad Committee. His sudden appearance in The Hague while evading accountability at home only demonstrates his utter disregard for Philippine legal processes,” Rep. Brosas said.
Noting an orchestrated campaign of “disinformation, harassment, and gender-based online violence” on one of its officers, the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) said the attacks were driven by Duterte’s network of trolls and die-hard supporters.
“As Duterte’s spokesperson, Roque played a central role in justifying and defending the extrajudicial killing spree under the so-called ‘war on drugs,’ which led to the murder of tens of thousands of Filipinos, including innocent civilians, Filipino Refugees in Europe (FREE) said.
“The ICC preliminary hearing demonstrated what genuine justice mechanisms look like. The proceedings were fair, direct, and focused on the objectives of the hearing without being derailed by diversionary tactics,” the Bayan Muna chairman said.
