On EJK of lawyers during Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’
“The persistent efforts of former Bayan Muna Rep. Atty. Neri Colmenares and NUPL Sec. Gen. Krissy Conti paid off. Due to their efforts, the QuadComm expanded its investigation to include lawyers who were extrajudicially-killed in the course of Duterte’s war on drugs.”
Paggamit ng dahas ni Duterte
“Sa mata ng publiko, gumagamit ng dahas si Duterte sa mga hindi sang-ayon sa kanya. Si Duterte ay gumagamit ng dahas at handang gumamit ng dahas doon sa tingin niya ay kagalit niya katulad ng mga oposisyon, mga aktibista, at mga human rights defenders.”
Journalist Cumpio reveals their arrest was warrantless, irregular
Jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio said that she and fellow-accused Marielle Domequil were not shown a search or arrest warrant during the raid. “We would have allowed them in our room [anyway]because we’re not hiding anything illegal,” Cumpio told the Court.
Makabayan bets ask QuadComm probe into massacres of farmers under Duterte
Farmer leader Danilo Ramos of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and fisherfolk leader Ronnel Arambulo of PAMALAKAYA called on the House Quad Committee (QuadComm) to investigate politically-motivated killings and massacres under Duterte.
Community journalists, church workers renew call for Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s release
Cumpio, a community journalist known for her work on human rights and environmental issues, has been detained for over four years on charges that her supporters describe as politically motivated, intended to silence her reporting.
Time to impeach Sara after bogus receipt revelations—Brosas
The Makabayan lawmaker emphasized that the alleged fabrication of official documents to justify confidential fund expenses constitutes betrayal of public trust and corruption, both impeachable offenses under the Constitution.
Bayan Muna: Removal of SRP on basic goods to hit Mindanao poor the worst
“This plan will only worsen the already fragile financial condition of thousands of families in Mindanao, home to many of the country’s poorest regions,” former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said.
COMELEC to no longer require registration of private social media accounts for campaigning
“The guidelines are clearly overreaching and will have a chilling effect on citizens’ constitutional right to free expression,” Tinio stated.
Sa agaw-kredito ni Bong Go sa TRO sa pondo ng PhilHealth
Ang taumbayan ang nangulit at kumilos, kung kaya’t tagumpay ng taumbayan ang TRO na inilabas ng SC para itigil ang paglipat ng natitira at 4th tranche na Philhealth funds. Hindi ito dahil sa ‘sulit na pangungulit.’ Isa si Bong Go sa nag-apruba ng unprogrammed appropriations kaya nilipat ang perang ₱89.9 B ng PhilHealth.
NDFP to UN: Hold accountable those truly responsible for child rights violations in PH
“The principles laid out in our Program of Action and Declaration on the Rights and Welfare of Children align with, and often exceed, the standards set by international humanitarian law,” NDFP’s Coni Ledesma said.