Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
“We should resist fear or intimidation from the state because we know that we did not violate the law,” one of the youth leader said.
In a 27-page ruling on October 29, Associate Justice Apolinario Bruselas Jr. stated that AMLC can only pursue civil forfeiture if funds or properties are proven to be tied to financing terrorism crime.
“Above all, it is crucial that the government recognize, rather than downplay, the dangers that Filipino journalists face every day.”
Furthermore, we have reasons to believe that these incidents are part of the systematic state-sponsored campaign.
Students from various school-based organizations in Cagayan de Oro hold a solidarity protest at the state-run University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) on Tuesday, October 28, denouncing the military attacks in Palestine that resulted in the killings of thousands of innocent individuals.
“It is unacceptable for government agencies to ignore this. They are mandated to provide support and protection to our countrymen who are vulnerable to abuse, even murder, outside the country.”
“This action reveals a troubling pattern of state harassment meant to discourage young people from joining or reporting on anti-corruption protests.”
Economic factors are also included. The study found that high poverty levels create pressure that drives families to marry off children early as a means to lessen financial burdens.
“His death again highlights the systemic violence and land-grabbing that Indigenous Peoples continue to face in their ancestral lands.”
On Sept. 29, the Regional Trial Court of Tacloban has scheduled a hearing for the rebuttal of evidence on her case. In this timeline, Bulatlat looks back on Cumpio’s case, the lone Filipino journalist who is currently behind bars for her work.
The negative HIV result of Ardemil’s significant other proved her being untransmittable—something to be emphasized, she said, to stop the stigma and discrimination. They have been together for five years now.
The resettlement site is commonly referred to as 722 Relocation because of the number of housing units that were supposed to be built here. This resettlement site is just one of several for Sendong survivors.
The fear of being discriminated against has been the usual reason why there are still PLHIVs who are afraid to disclose their status even to their families.
He is one of the around 1,500 workers who became jobless after a banana exporter company in Bukidnon ceased operations this month.
Twelve years have passed but Ofelia and her family continuously felt the trauma, especially if there’s a typhoon or a strong weather disturbance nearby the Davao region.
“To silence a journalist is to deny the people their right to truth. We will not allow fear to win.”
“This advocacy is especially vital considering the odious impact and chilling effect that red-tagging has on the work of journalists in delivering news to the public.”
"This has happened many times, not just to my brother. The others just kept silent without justice.”
“This initiative will place not only the LGBT couples to be on equal footing with heterosexual couples in terms of medical and care decisions, it also validates the right to love and be taken care of by our partner.”
“Macalintal’s death is a grave loss to the human rights community and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who champion justice in our country.”
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