‘VP Sara’s impeachment trial should push through’
"We must not allow impunity to trump accountability."
‘VP Sara’s impeachment trial should push through’
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Groups vow to hold Marcos Jr accountable amid economic, political crises
Groups vow to hold Marcos Jr accountable amid economic, political crises
SONA ng paniningil is this year's theme of people’s state of the nation (People’s SONA) as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is midway in his term as president. For progressive groups, the three years of his administration has not made a significant difference to the lives of the Filipino people.
IT experts welcome EU recommendation on PH election, urge Comelec to abide
IT experts welcome EU recommendation on PH election, urge Comelec to abide
The specific 21 recommendations propose several solutions to address the major issues during the election period such as electoral violence, concentrations of political power among few families, vote-buying, and its legal framework.
Kabataan Party-list vows to bring youth’s fight in 20th Congress
Kabataan Party-list vows to bring youth’s fight in 20th Congress
“Because Marcos Jr. is not taking our calls and demands over the past three years seriously, and now the crisis in society is only getting worse, we are holding him accountable, and we will continue our calls until real change is achieved."
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
In a response to Duterte’s petition, Paolina Massed, principal counsel for the victims, said the former president’s interim release “would be hard to fathom for the victims who have clearly expressed the view that he should remain in detention at the Court pending the pre-trial proceedings.”
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
The prosecution said that it opposed Duterte’s interim release to the country cited by his lawyer saying that it is not an appropriate state to host the former president.
Heed UN special rapporteur’s recommendations, families of victims of drug-related killings tell Marcos Jr.
Heed UN special rapporteur’s recommendations, families of victims of drug-related killings tell Marcos Jr.
“The case at the ICC against former president [Rodrigo] Duterte and his co-conspirators is proof that the justice system in the Philippines has failed in rendering justice for the thousands of victims, a fact acknowledged by the local officials."
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
Groups welcome Comelec’s cancellation of Duterte Youth’s registration
Groups welcome Comelec’s cancellation of Duterte Youth’s registration
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.
Progressive, IT groups criticize a senator for spreading AI-generated ‘fake news’
Progressive, IT groups criticize a senator for spreading AI-generated ‘fake news’
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.
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
“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."
Former Bayan Muna rep press the Senate, ‘impeachment court must convene’
Former Bayan Muna rep press the Senate, ‘impeachment court must convene’
“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.”
Groups denounce Senate’s ‘return to sender’ of impeachment case
Groups denounce Senate’s ‘return to sender’ of impeachment case
“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?”
[LIST] Policies to push, review, and repeal concerning human rights in the 20th Congress
[LIST] Policies to push, review, and repeal concerning human rights in the 20th Congress
“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."
‘Perilous precedent’ as Senate remands impeachment case to HOR
‘Perilous precedent’ as Senate remands impeachment case to HOR
“The Senate's action is not only legally baseless but also a clear abdication of its constitutional duty to try impeachment cases."
PH universities urge Senate to begin Sara’s impeachment trial
PH universities urge Senate to begin Sara’s impeachment trial
“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."
Victims, lawyers slam US sanctions on ICC judges
Victims, lawyers slam US sanctions on ICC judges
"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.”
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
“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."
Groups oppose dismissal of impeachment vs Sara Duterte without trial
Groups oppose dismissal of impeachment vs Sara Duterte without trial
“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.”
Delay on Sara Duterte’s impeachment alarms lawmakers as rumors of possible dismissal spread
Delay on Sara Duterte’s impeachment alarms lawmakers as rumors of possible dismissal spread
"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."
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