By Karen Lema and Tom Allard Supporters of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gather to celebrate as partial results of the 2022 national elections show him with a wide lead over rivals, outside the candidate’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, May 10, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) – Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was 28
Mothers of disappeared UP students, human rights activist filecomplaints vs SMNI for Palparan interview KARAPATAN Press Release –https://groups.google.com/g/karapatan-updates/c/Ai63ELV9J1U 4 May 2022 In an administrative complaint filed today before the NationalTelecommunications Commission (NTC), Concepcion Empeño and ErlindaCadapan, the mothers of disappeared University of the Philippinesstudents Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, together with KarapatanSecretary General Cristina Palabay
On the occasion of the 38th Peoples’ Cordillera Day, we remain steadfast in our struggles for land and life. We stand triumphant amid all the attacks inflicted by the fascist Duterte regime upon our land, life, and honor. We stand united in our commitment to advance the peoples’ rights and welfare. In this time of
Solidarity with the Cordillera Peoples! Struggle amid the pandemic and political repression! The International Indigenous Peoples Movement for Self-Determination and Liberation (International IPMSDL) sends our warmest greetings to the peoples of Cordillera in time for the 38th Cordillera Day. We remember the martyrdom of Macliing Dulag, beloved son of Kalinga, and other Cordillera heroes, who
STATEMENT ON THE APRIL 19 PROTEST ACTION AGAINST WTE INCINERATION Waste-to-energy incineration: a threat to the lives of Davaoeños On April 19, 2022, thirty environmental advocates conducted a peaceful protest against the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerator in Davao City. The facility poses serious threats to public health and environmental safety of residents, schoolchildren, workers, and
Philippines’ poll body throws out last petition against Marcos By Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/international-criminal-court-opens-investigation-drug-war-philippines 16 September 2021 A pattern It was newly-retired prosecutor Fatou Bensouda who asked the pre-trial chamber for authorization to open the investigation, which Malacañang persistently said would be denied, citing lack of jurisdiction. In the decision, the pre-trial judges said Bensouda was able to sufficiently establish a pattern in the killings in Davao
