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Russians, Saudis top UK 'independent' sanctions list for rights violators
'These sanctions are a forensic tool, they allow us to target perpetrators without punishing the wider people of a country that may be affected,' says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
No to anti-terror bill? DILG employees ‘advised’ against posting on social media
‘We are encouraging everyone in the DILG to be responsible in posting their views and comments against the bill in their social media accounts’
[EXPLAINER] Proposed Anti-Terror Act of 2020 a devil’s playground in the hands of a despot
The bill suffers from obvious legal infirmities, essentially begging for a constitutional challenge
Joint task force will be stricter on curfew violators
Online inquest proceedings will also be used, says Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield chief Guillermo Eleazar
Cabanatuan judge cancels subpoena, hearing of Baguio traffic enforcers
Citing 'the end of justice having sufficiently set,' Judge Nelson Largo revokes subpoena he ordered
Cabanatuan judge who summoned Baguio enforcers 'arrogant, unprofessional' – Magalong
The mayor of Baguio City sends a letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta about the 'bully' judge Nelson V. Largo
MMDA: Over 1K drivers with at least 100 violations still driving
MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia says of drivers who complain about the fines and ask for leniency: 'Walang karapatang magreklamo ang mga pasaway'
On election day, sample ballots still flood precincts
Campaigning is prohibited on election day, but that didn't stop supporters from distributing sample ballots for their bets
Closure only once 'truth revealed' on Jonas Burgos abduction – family
'So long as we, the families of the desaparecidos, have our breaths, no one can stop us in our fight to surface our disappeared loved ones,' says Mary Ann Burgos
Rappler on latest case: Pattern of harassment has not stopped
This pattern of harassment, which started in January 2018 when the SEC issued an order revoking Rappler's license, casts a wider net to target other members of the board
Saudi hit with rare rebuke at U.N. rights body over Khashoggi
Thirty-six nations condemn Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the oil-rich kingdom at the UN Human Rights Council
Tax court denies Maria Ressa appeal, to proceed with trial
The Court of Tax Appeals says the motion to quash filed by Rappler Holdings and Ressa is moot as the Department of Justice already denied their appeal
PNP: Over 1,300 children caught for drug violations since 2017
'Nakita natin as young as 10 years old, these are being used as drug runners,' says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde
Ex-general in military corruption scandal cleared in P428M tax case
The Court of Tax Appeals acquits former military comptroller Jacinto Ligot of tax crimes, but says the deficiency assessment of the Bureau of Internal Revenue stands
U.N. condemns North Korean human rights violations
The non-binding resolution, which passes by consensus without a vote, welcomes diplomatic efforts to end the crisis on the Korean peninsula
Clashes erupt in Yemen's Hodeida in truce violation – official
Yemen's internationally-recognized government calls on its forces to 'cease fire in Hodeida province and Hodeida city'
Plans for Martial Law victims, martyrs memorial move forward
'We will continue to tell the story despite the fake news and the post-truth arguments because it's important that the future generations are made aware of what really happened during Martial Law,' CHR Chairperson Chito Gascon says
Powering through a crisis: Defending human rights under Duterte
Even for veterans in the human rights movement, the last two years have been the worst
EXPLAINER: What is the value of Belgium tribunal’s guilty verdict on Duterte?
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque calls it a 'sham proceeding' and 'propaganda by the Left'
NUPL: Justice finally catches up with the 'Butcher' Palparan
The conviction of retired army major general Jovito Palparan sends a message that 'rightful retribution will come in time' against human rights violators, the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers says
Palparan conviction sends strong signal to human rights abusers – CHR
(UPDATED) It's a triumph of strong will, says Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon
U.S. threatens to arrest ICC judges who probe war crimes
White House National Security Advisor John Bolton says the US is prepared to slap financial sanctions and criminal charges on officials of the court if they proceed against any Americans
'Bigger than Jonas': Edita Burgos carries torch for grieving women
'The search is not just for Jonas but also for all victims...and if I find him, I will continue working for the disappearance of enforced disappearances'
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Common violations in the food service industry
The Philippine Tax Whiz talks about the top violations of food businesses and the compromise penalties
Senate probe sought into NutriAsia, PLDT labor violations
'We need to investigate because these cases highlight the weaknesses of our current regulatory framework,' says Senate labor committee chair Joel Villanueva
11,103 victims of human rights violations under Martial Law to get compensation
The release of the final list comes days before the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board ends its operations on May 12, 2018 as mandated by law
Dela Rosa dares HRW to take him to court: 'Puro kayo dakdak'
(UPDATED) PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa is set to retire on Thursday, April 19, after completing a term marred by allegations of human rights violations
Bato dela Rosa should be held accountable over drug war deaths – HRW
'When Ronald Dela Rosa retires as director general of the PNP, he will leave behind a police force with a sordid human rights record unmatched since the Marcos dictatorship,' says Human Rights Watch
EU political party official barred from entering PH
Giacomo Filibeck of the Party of European Socialists is one of the critics of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody anti-drug campaign. He was supposed to join an Akbayan event in Cebu City.
NBA bans Wizards guard Meeks 25 games for doping violation
Jodie Meeks tests positive for banned substances ipamorelin and growth hormone releasing peptide-2
Sombrero Island in Masbate closed to tourists
San Pascual Mayor Zacarina Lazaro cites non-compliance to environmental laws and operating without a permit as reasons for the closure
DENR orders 49 Siargao businesses to address environmental violations
'If we want to sustain [Siargao's] viability as an international surfing capital, we must show that we are all helping to protect and conserve its environment,' says Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Committing abuse just made easier
A new law, Republic Act 10973, gives the PNP chief and the two top CIDG bosses the power to issue subpoenas. It threatens our rights, and urging vigilance while just waiting for abuse to happen isn't enough.
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Villanueva urges DENR to declare Boracay as 'critical' area
(2nd UPDATE) A business establishment in an environmentally-critical area is required to apply for an environmental compliance certificate before operating
[OPINION | Newspoint] The great sellout
If we think the ultimate danger is native, Marcos-style authoritarianism, we really have not been looking. What we stand to lose this time is not just our freedom, but our sovereignty, our identity, our very soul as a nation
51 Boracay business owners summoned for environmental violations
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says the establishments are required to have technical conferences with the Pollution Adjudication Bureau within the week
Martial Law victims may get full compensation by May 12
The law gives the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board only until that date to settle all claims
Marawi residents crying for justice fear extended martial law
The absence of cases of human rights violations does not vouch for the military’s good record in Marawi. It speaks of people’s fear to come forward, says resident Samira Gutoc.
Duterte administration worse than Marcos dictatorship - youth activists
On International Human Rights Day, youth activists join rights groups that staged protests to denounce President Rodrigo Duterte's rights record
De Lima calls on intergov’t bodies to take action vs PH drug war
(UPDATED) Senator Leila de Lima says addressing human right violations does not only rest on governments as 'we, the people ourselves, have to act – act with urgency and in solidarity with each other'
Harry Roque headed to Marawi for cases vs Maute group
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says he will go to Marawi City to gather information on cases that can be filed against Maute group members for violation of international humanitarian law
Int'l coalition calls for 'decisive actions' against drug war killings in PH
More than 200 non-governmental organizations also urge ASEAN to end its silence on human rights violations under President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs
Duterte wants Philippines to host 'world summit on human rights'
'All the victims of human rights violation are invited to come and air their gripe or grievances,' says the Philippine president
U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to relay concern over drug war killings to Duterte
Congressmen Randy Hultgren and James McGovern, co-chairs of the United States Congress' Human Rights Commission, says human rights violations should not be the consequences of the Philippines' war on drugs
Bar examinees urged: Become people's lawyers, human rights defenders
The National Union of People's Lawyers (NUPL) addresses bar examinees in an open letter just in time for bar examinations
No extrajudicial killings in PH? World 'not fooled,' says HRW
Human Rights Watch says the Philippine government is limiting its definition of extrajudicial killings to avoid responsibility for the thousands of deaths linked to the drug war
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FAST FACTS: Most commonly violated traffic laws in Metro Manila
Assuming one violation per vehicle, almost half of all the registered vehicles in the National Capital Region figured in a traffic violation in 2016
On traffic violations, Malacañang wants 'no special treatment' for congressmen
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella hopes lawmakers can 'bring themselves to the President's standards'
