Duterte’s sting
The Duterte sting ran for six years. Now is the time for him to show that his mojo works at the International Criminal Court.
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.
Give farmers a fair shake
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has been working hand-in-glove with big landlords in frustrating the decades-old demand of Batangas farmers to break up several sugar haciendas under the Roxases, with the DAR making an about face about the awards to landless peasants and giving the landlords the best land, with half of the least arable sections divided among the CARP beneficiaries.
Hands off women journalists covering ICC
As women journalists, we stand together. This must stop. Harassment is not criticism; it is an attempt to silence. And a press under attack is a democracy at risk.
Raoul schools Chiz: Batasan 5 case different from Sen. Bato
“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.
Crying over spilled milk
“Sumasalok sa dalawang balong tuyot ang ale,” one pundit said, “at hindi mapupuno ang imbudo.” There is no confluence for the Marcos Creek and the Duterte rivulet. Yet, the Punch and Judy Show must continue, but the comical fight must entertain and bore kids in attendance.
Karapatan to Allan Peter: It was Duterte who violated rights
“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.
Brosas to Harry Roque: Wala kang ambag diyan, uwi ka na
“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.
Threats against lawyers, complainants would further deny Duterte interim release, NUPL warns
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.
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.”