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Denial of ABS-CBN franchise ‘tantamount to censorship’ – group
Denial of ABS-CBN franchise ‘tantamount to censorship’ – group
"It is clear as day that ABS-CBN is being punished for reporting and commenting on issues in a manner unacceptable to the Duterte administration."
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
“To our congressmen, please vote for ABS-CBN. Please vote yes for our families. I hope you will heed our calls.”
Bulatlatan Q & A | Of rights and wrongs: Free speech and ‘Terror Law’
Bulatlatan Q & A | Of rights and wrongs: Free speech and ‘Terror Law’
"At 'yun ang sinasabi ko palaging dapat panghawakan 'yung aral ng kasaysayan. Dumaan na tayo dito at tayo'y nagwagi. Wala akong dahilan para maniwalang hindi natin mauulit 'yan. Lakas ng tao 'yan, lakas ng bayan 'yan. Lakas ng sambayanan."
#Pride20 recount horrors of arrest in complaint filed vs. Manila police
#Pride20 recount horrors of arrest in complaint filed vs. Manila police
“We cannot allow the violations of people's rights to peacefully assemble and air their legitimate grievances be brushed aside. As the Duterte regime tightens its iron-handed grip on our democratic freedom, we have no choice but to push back to ensure that these freedoms will be continually preserved and enjoyed by the people."
How terror law could hamper humanitarian efforts
How terror law could hamper humanitarian efforts
Human rights lawyer Ephraim Cortez pointed out that the definition of terrorism under Republic Act 11479 is vague and over broad, and could include humanitarian groups which have long been subjected to red-tagging.
Kin of political prisoners urge SC to act on urgent plea
Kin of political prisoners urge SC to act on urgent plea
“Yet we are still waiting for the Court to deliver what the Chief Justice vowed. One of the petitioners has already given birth and like what we’ve feared, the day after giving birth, she was brought back to prison with her baby.”
Groups protest signing of ‘Terror Law’
Groups protest signing of ‘Terror Law’
“The Anti-Terror Act of 2020 tramples on our basic human rights and it is unconstitutional. It does not provide us safeguards and protection from terrorism. If anything, it is the very tool that creates all-out terror among the people.”
24 hours after arrest, still no charges filed vs Cabuyao 11
24 hours after arrest, still no charges filed vs Cabuyao 11
“The truth of the matter is that this arrest only proves that the Terror Law was not made to fight terrorism but to stifle democratic dissent.”
Balik-Tanaw | Come to Me, and I will Give You Rest
Balik-Tanaw | Come to Me, and I will Give You Rest
Rest is also about releasing the heavy burden of yoke of slavery from unjust laws and practices. Rest is learning to set boundaries and saying “no” to any form of exploitation. For us today, rest is also about resistance.
First Person | Baby blues
First Person | Baby blues
Will the courts show compassion and grant Ina provisional liberty so she could care for and nurse her baby girl somewhere safe? Will they recognize Ina's right to breastfeed her child who equally has the right to her breastmilk? Ina's breastmilk is her baby girl's natural immunization and best source of nourishment, especially at this time when her organs have not fully matured and there is a raging pandemic.
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