‘Address roots of armed conflict,’ revolutionary Christians tell security council
“Why is the GRP continuing its counterrevolutionary offensives while the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines)-NPA-NDF is asked to abandon armed struggle?” the Christians for National Liberation challenged.
No passport to heaven for Quiboloy
Even an appointed son of god and owner of the universe will have his day in court. Remember Shakespeare? Even a mange-riddled dog will have its day. Or its dark night.
Sa inyong dumukot kay Jun Salaveria sa Tabaco, Albay
Narito ang mga pakiusap ng isang kaibigan ng dinukot at nawawalang siklista at environmentalist na si Felix “Jun” Salaviera Jr. noong Agosto 28.
Sa pagkakahuli kay Apollo Quiboloy
“Quiboloy must now face the charges against him, which include child abuse, sexual abuse, and qualified trafficking. These are heinous crimes that have caused immeasurable harm to his victims, and he must be brought to justice without delay. Let this be a reminder to Quiboloy that he is not a God. Harapin niya ngayon ang taumbayan.”–Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. ARLENE BROSAS
Makabayan urges accountability after Quiboloy’s arrest
Bayan Muna executive vice president Karlos Zarate said justice must prevail, but cautioned that Quiboloy should not be used as a political trophy in the escalating feud between the Marcos and Duterte political dynasties.
On the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy
“The Marcos government must ensure that Quiboloy will not be given VIP status and is made accountable to the fullest for his alleged crimes. He should not be made a political trophy at the expense of the interest of the victims.”
Peace advocates welcome assurances of ongoing GRP-NDFP dialogues
The Council of Leaders for Peace Initiatives (CLPI) said the separate assurance made by Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and NDFP Negotiating Panel chairperson Julie de Lima is reason to move forward with the ongoing exploratory talks.
MTRCB cancels ‘X’ rating; ‘Alipato at Muog’ may now be shown in regular theaters
The documentary Alipato at Muog may now be shown in regular cinemas after the Movie and Television Review Classification Board (MTRCB) gave it a “Restricted-16” rating, canceling its earlier “X” classification of the award-winning film.
Martial Law survivors rejoice over SC ruling on Marcos ill-gotten wealth
“[T]his would be, as far as we know, the first ruling on Marcos’ illegal wealth under the presidency of the son, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has repeatedly denied that his family amassed millions worth of wealth during the Marcos Sr. dictatorship,” CARMMA said.
‘Weaponized terror law’ suffers another defeat; Court dismisses trumped-up charges against Nath Santiago, 33 others
“These laws have become blunt weapons wielded not (just) to suppress but to sow terror, standing in the way of the very freedoms and liberties they purport to protect,” the NUPL said.