Tag: Human rights
Fishers’ group rejects proposed U.S. ammo factory in Subic Bay
A Filipino fishers’ group has rejected a U.S. proposal to build an arms depot in Subic, citing threats to sovereignty and livelihood
Holy See urges Church solidarity with maritime workers in Jubilee message
Vatican urges solidarity with seafarers, calling them “pilgrims of hope” in Sea Sunday message amid rising abandonment cases
Coalition marks 19 years since death penalty abolition, urges lawmakers to...
“We reject the proposals for renewed calls for the return [of the] death penalty especially in calls to protect people from illegal drugs"
Semirara tax relief spurs call to scrap 1976 Coal Law
Semirara’s tax relief sparks calls to repeal a decades-old coal law seen as undermining climate and fiscal policy
New software can block the livestreaming of child sexual abuse
AI-powered software can block livestreamed child sexual abuse; advocates push for mandatory installation to protect vulnerable minors.
Deadly blast hits Greek Orthodox Church in Syria; government blames IS...
Suicide bombers kill 30 during evening Mass at Damascus church, marking Syria’s deadliest attack on Christians in years
‘Absolute shame’: UN expert denounces journalist Cumpio’s imprisonment anew
The UN expert also said that Cumpio’s case shows that the Philippine justice system “almost becomes a system for harassing.”
Outrage erupts over slay of former broadcaster, rights advocate in Mindanao
Former broadcaster and rights advocate Ali Macalintal shot dead in General Santos; groups demand swift, transparent investigation
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
The UPR also called on the international community to demand immediate safeguards to protect the fundamental rights of the Filipino people
Global leaders condemn US strikes on Iran, warn of escalation
Widespread international outrage erupts as US strikes Iran; world leaders warn of wider war and demand urgent diplomacy
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