Tag: Human rights
Satellite images show village torched by Myanmar junta forces
Various visual evidence compiled by RFA show the scale and intensity of the destruction
Philippines tagged ‘significant decliner’ in global corruption index
The country has dropped two places, ranking 117th out of 180 countries, in the past year, according to the annual global corruption report
China restricts activists’ social media ahead of Olympics
For China's ever-dwindling community of activists, the imminent arrival of the world's best athletes has triggered a familiar clampdown
Rights group warns against ‘intensified’ election-related violence
The killings in Sorsogon came in the heels of the arrest and detention of five residents in the fishing community of Patungan Cove in Cavite
Media group says justice remains elusive for slain broadcaster after 11...
In 2011, Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega was shot to the head at point-blank range at in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan
Philippine bishop calls for release of elderly prisoner, son
The bishop said he is still holding on to hope that the country’s justice system “works and cares for those who have less in life”
Philippine military bishop backs call for mandatory military service
Bishop Florencio said the state should ensure that the rights of those who would undergo military service should be respected
Persecution against Christians on the rise worldwide, says report
Overall, 5,898 Christians were killed, 5,110 churches were attacked or closed, 6,175 Christians were arrested without trial
Human life is the most valuable work asset, says Pope Francis
“Workplace safety means safeguarding human resources, which are of inestimable value in the eyes of God"
China forcibly returned nearly 10,000 in overseas crackdown, says report
The report alleges China is expanding its policing powers overseas and conducting illegal operations on foreign soil


















