Philippine Army soldiers kill journalist in Masbate
Ronnie Villamor, 50, a stringer for local tabloid Dos Kantos Balita was killed by troops led by a certain 2nd Lieutenant Maydim Jomadil after covering an aborted survey of a disputed property.
Badoy ‘heartless, shameless, irresponsible, despicable’ in red-tagging CNN Philippines amid calamity–NUJP
NUJP said Badoy actually vilified and practically seeks the criminalization of an act of charity at a time when millions of Filipinos desperately need all the help they can get.
Neri Colmenares wins international human rights award
Neri Colmenares, one of the country’s most prominent public interest lawyers, is this year’s awardee for outstanding contribution to human rights by the foremost organization for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies.
Gunmen shoot Pangasinan reporter dead
Virgilio Maganes, Pangasinan reporter and broadcaster, was a known critic of local politicians he accused in his reports and radio programs of being illegal gambling operators.
More rights violations with Sinas as top cop, groups warn
Human rights group Karapatan for its part said it is not surprised at Sinas’ appointment as PNP chief as Duterte has a clear penchant for rewarding the most notorious of human rights violators with rank promotions.
‘Rouge Gallery’: Men wear red lipstick vs red-tagging
Men took up actor Angel Locsin’s challenge to wear red lipstick to protest the of Armed Forces of the Philippines Southern Luzon Command commander Lt. General Antonio Parlade Jr.’s latest red-tagging spree against government critics.
Journalists, lawyers slam Nasino’s ‘cruel and barbaric’ BJMP guards
“It is clear that Ina’s escorts came to scoff at her grief by destroying the solemnity of the funeral with tension, fear, and intimidation. They arrested her on fake charges and caused the early separation of her baby in jail. What is another act of cruelty and injustice?” Nasino’s lawyers said.
Groups condemn furlough reduction for grieving mother
“Being an activist does not make Reina Mae less of a human being. It does not even negate her rights as a person. She deserves to stay at her child’s side until burial. Equity and compassion, simple humanity, should be standard to all,” Kapatid demanded.
Milk and the pandemic: Milk Code confusion cripples LGUs response for infants
The indiscriminate distribution and use of breastmilk substitutes, especially during emergencies, can change feeding practices and put babies at greater risk of illness.
De Lima, rights defenders warn UN on Duterte’s ‘snake oil salesman of a government’
By adopting a more diplomatic tone in its resolution on the state of human rights in the Philippines, did the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) expect the Rodrigo Duterte government to suddenly behave? Senator Leila de Lima asked.