Tag: Human rights
Philippines’ religious superiors vow to stand for truth amid ‘widespread unpredictability’
“In our consecration to God, we pledged to do what is right, ‘acceptable and pleasing to the Lord,’” said the religious leaders
Witnessing
How far and different is this kind of being a witness in a man-made judicial system from the witnessing for love called for by Christ
Defiant Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa fights for her freedom
"This is a newsroom that's been under attack for six years and we've prepared ourselves"
Who is Father Rudy Romano?
“Dad, you have already given me to God and I think there is no turning back. If I follow your advice I will not be a worthy priest anymore"
After 37 years, Filipino Catholic faithful still remember missing priest
“If he were with us today, he would surely have the same, or even stronger commitment to help the hungry farmers, poor workers"
Supreme Court suspends judge for use of personal beliefs in court...
The Court also said that judge's use of his religious beliefs interfere with his work, resulting in his failure to fulfill his duty
Rights group renews calls for passage of ‘long overdue’ law protecting...
Karapatan expressed support for the refiling of bills seeking the enactment of the proposed measure before the 19th Congress
Drop perjury case against human rights defenders
International rights bodies call on the Philippine government to drop the charges and stop the attacks on independent civil society voices
Lawyers’ group calls on Marcos to review ‘war on drugs’ policy
“If Marcos really intends to continue the ‘war on drugs’ within the framework of the law ... he should cooperate more closely with the ICC"
Singapore to conduct another execution for drug trafficking, say activists
Singapore has faced mounting calls to abolish the death penalty, but continues to insist that it has helped keep the city-state safe