Gabriela Women’s Partylist National Vice Chairperson Sarah Elago said that the cancellation of Duterte Youth Partylist’s registration should pave the way for Commission on Elections (Comelec) to remove other “fake and bogus partylists,” including those backed by political dynasties and big businesses.
Computer Professionals’ Union, an organization of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals and advocates, in a statement expressed alarm on the use of AI-generated content propagating false information for political gains and interest.
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
“The people, not just in Metro Manila but in provinces all over the country, must hold protest actions to also urge the Senate to convene on June 21 so that this huge amount of public funds, which could have been used for free medicine, education, food, and other social services to the people, went.”
“Is the Senate not concerned to find out the answers of the Vice President on where she spent the P612 million that they themselves appropriated?”
“Every election in the Philippines, Amnesty International offers a clear pathway for reform through legislation calling newly elected Senators and Congress representatives to put human rights at the center of policy making."
“The Senate's action is not only legally baseless but also a clear abdication of its constitutional duty to try impeachment cases."
“We pray that the Philippine Senate will likewise respond to its moral and constitutional duty as true servants of the public upon whom the public trust is reposed, one that is faithful to the truth and to the Filipino people."
"These sanctions are not only directed at designated individuals, they also target all those who support the Court, including nationals and corporate entities of States Parties.”
“From paramihan ng patay to paramihan ng aresto? There’s nothing to celebrate about the latter policy that does not solve the root causes of the illegal drugs problem, and even aggravates it by opening the gates to further rights violations against the people, especially the poor."
“We are deeply concerned with moves to preemptively dismiss the impeachment case not because we necessarily believe in the charges: we do so because we wish to see the evidence, hear the Vice-President’s defense, and with our fellow Filipinos, judge for ourselves her fitness to continue in public service.”
"Every delay in the impeachment trial raises serious doubts about the commitment to hold Vice President Sara Duterte accountable for the alleged anomalies in the disbursement of intelligence funds."
"Why does it take months of Filipinos suffering and requesting and demanding help for [the Consulate] to come? And why would they continue to make them wait?"
“Our findings point to a widespread pattern of repression and vote-buying alongside threats of foreign interference."
“There must be a full and comprehensive audit of OWWA’s funds because OFWs and the Filipino people have the right to ensure that public funds are used properly and not squandered."
“Her removal stripped off the much-needed representation of women in the transition government during the most crucial part of the transition period.”
The two-time energy secretary is the architect of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, which paved the way for the privatization of the entire supply chain of the power sector, and later on served as president of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation, the office responsible for overseeing the privatization of the government's assets in the power sector, especially the National Power Corporation.
“Beyond technical issues and voter disenfranchisement on election day itself, there have been other election-related issues before, during and after the elections that have marred the integrity and credibility of the election results."
“China is condemnable over violation of a specific maritime law by disrespecting our exclusive economic zone. But our patriotic efforts should extend against the U.S. which has a long history of military interventions and war of aggression waged against us and other countries."
A Cabinet revamp should start with the removal of inept, corrupt, anti-people officials and their replacement with genuinely competent, pro-farmer, and pro-people leaders.”
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