Tag: Philippine Supreme Court
Groups praise SC’s protective writs to 2 environmental activists
The Supreme Court said that the activists had established that there were violations or threats to their “life, liberty, and security.”
SC issues writ of kalikasan against DENR, mining firms in Palawan
The writ of kalikasan is a legal remedy designed for the protection of one’s constitutional right to a healthy environment
Philippines top court orders re-arrest of suspect in activist killing
Reyes and his brother Mario, who was also implicated in Ortega's murder, went missing in 2012 after an arrest warrant was issued against them
Green groups score victory against mining in central Philippines
A writ of kalikasan is a legal remedy designed for the protection of one's constitutional right to a healthy environment
Philippines court disbars Marcos adviser over ‘misogynistic’ outburst
The Supreme Court voted unanimously to disbar Gadon over his "misogynistic, sexist, abusive and repeated intemperate language"
Pride Month: Campaign for the passage of SOGIESC Equality Bill
Address the suffering of many of those who choose to love distinctively, uniquely, but no less genuinely and passionately
Karapatan calls to amend rules on protective writ
Numerous instances where petitions for the writ have been dismissed, leaving individuals under threat even more vulnerable to harassment
Supreme Court issues ‘Writ of Kalikasan’ against Golden Rice, Bt eggplant...
The petitioners claimed that Golden Rice and Bt eggplant are harmful because it poses risks to the environment and the health of consumers
Environmental group welcomes court decision on South China Sea joint exploration...
The decision "spells stronger protection of the resources of the West Philippine Sea and their preservation for the next generation”
Supreme Court asked to order state security forces to surface missing...
A petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a “writ of amparo” for Elizabeth “Loi” Magbanua and Alipio “Ador” Juat
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