Groups describe as ‘prank’ Duterte’s amnesty offer to Leftists
“[T]he premise, framework, and implication of the use of the term ‘communist terrorist group’ render this kind of amnesty patently objectionable and unacceptable, legally and politically,” National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers president Edre Olalia said.
Space for peaceful protests is vanishing in Hong Kong as pro-democracy coalition is disbanded
“CHRF originally hoped to continue to face the challenge with everyone in the existing ways, but convenor Figo Chan is already in jail because of several cases, and the secretariat can no longer maintain its operations. With no members participating in the next secretariat, we can only begrudgingly announce our disbandment.”
BAYAN’s Reyes says Afghan gov’t collapse is another defeat for US imperialism
US imperialism did not bring them change and development but deeper crisis,” BAYAN secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. said.
Thailand protests against pandemic mismanagement met with police violence
ce violence on Saturday, August 7. Police used water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas against the protestors and arrested at least 18 people.
Gov’t freeze of Casambre bank accounts ‘pathetic’
Xandra Liza Biseño, daughter of jailed NDFP consultant Rey Claro Casambre, said their family’s real assets and their most valued possessions cannot be found in her father’s modest bank accounts the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) recently ordered frozen.
China wipes out LGBTQ channels on WeChat with no explanation
At least 14 LGBTQ public channels on WeChat, the most popular Chinese social media platform, were permanently blocked on July 6, 2021. All their content vanished without a trace.
Para kay Karen at Sherlyn
“Para na rin silang nag-graduate,” sabi ng dalawang masayang nanay sa akin. Walang kasing-tingkad ang sunflowers nang araw na iyon sa University Avenue, gayundin ang mga larawan nina Karen at Sherlyn na nakangiti.
Groups oppose Duterte’s plan to arm civilians
“As if police brutality and the PNP’s (Philippine National Police) abuse of power are not enough, Duterte openly allows civic groups to carry arms. This is unacceptable and must be opposed. Tokhang killings have cost more than 30,000 lives,” KMP chairperson Danilo Ramos said.
Court junks police-military charge against teacher-unionist
The court said, “Finding merit on the counterveilling evidence submitted by the accused Rosanilla ‘Lai’ Consad, the investigating Provincial Prosecutor recommended the dismissal of the case against her for total lack of evidence.”
Bishop seeks clemency for mother-son political prisoners
“I appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra to allow the widowed Morita and her son Selman to attend the wake and the June 30 funeral of their beloved Jesus, who had been separated from them by prison for the last 16 years,” San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said.