According to Paris-based media watchdog, Duterte has used several weapons to wage “total war” against independent media. By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN Bulatlat.com MANILA — President… 07/09/2021
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Duterte named as one of 37 press freedom predators
Rights group urges Tagum court to junk murder raps against 6 rights defenders
In his reinvestigation report dated May 24, Prosecution Attorney James Noel V. Morente stated, “After a careful perusal of the records of this case, this… 07/09/2021
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‘Freezing of peace consultant’s bank account shows how state wields power against innocent’ – kin
“It is terrifying to see so much state power wielded with impunity against the powerless, defenseless and innocent. Yet it is also tragicomic that the… 07/09/2021
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Veteran journalist and media rights advocate Nonoy Espina dies
July 7, 2021 ‘He was a tireless champion for the freedom of the press and the welfare of media workers,’ says the National Union of… 07/09/2021
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Duterte asks Filipinos to ‘set aside differences’ to honor Noynoy Aquino
June 24, 2021 President Rodrigo Duterte, who once traded barbs with the late Noynoy Aquino, calls his predecessor a man who ‘gave his best’ for… 06/25/2021
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Duterte declares 10 days of national mourning for Aquino
June 24, 2021 The period will last from June 24 to July 3. Government offices and installations are ordered to fly the Philippine flag at… 06/25/2021
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Church groups decry killing of 3 Lumads, including minor, in Surigao
I can’t help but feel enraged that a child was again killed due to violence. How are we promoting peace while at the same time,… 06/25/2021
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Panelo contradicts Roque, Guevarra: No new law needed to arrest vaccine deniers
June 23, 2021 By Pia Ranada President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel again departs from the legal opinions of other lawyers in the Cabinet Chief… 06/25/2021
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After 16 years, political prisoner finally allowed to see husband
MANILA – After 16 years of separation, political prisoner Moreta Alegre has finally seen her husband Jesus – only that he is already in a… 06/25/2021
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Saudi-based OFWs stranded for 5 years seek legal assistance
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – “We try to laugh it off.” This is how overseas Filipino worker Rolando Matias described their situation… 06/25/2021
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