Editorial cartoon: ‘Congratulations, Philippines!’
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Groups gathered at the Commission on Human Rights grounds on July 11 to discuss the Anti-Terrorism Law that President Rodrigo Duterte signed on July 3. The law would be effective 15 days after publishing, which would be by July 18. Petitioners and would-be petitioners against the law who would challenge…
Research group IBON is challenging the succeeding Senate to prove its independence by rejecting the proposal to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution or Charter change (Cha-cha). Lawmakers should keep in mind the dangers that Cha-cha poses on Philippine economic sovereignty, said the group, and not be swayed into passing other laws that fulfill the consistent…
By Rebecca Tan and Regine Cabato August 28, 2023, www.washingtonpost.com CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — In a coastal city in the southern Philippines, thousands of young workers log online every day to support the booming business of artificial intelligence. In dingy internet cafes, jam-packed office spaces or at home, they annotate the masses of data that…
The seven protesters arrested by police this morning. (Photo by Tug-ani) MANILA — Elements of Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) of the Cebu police forcibly entered University of the Philippines-Cebu compound this morning and arrested seven while holding a protest action against the Anti-Terror Bill. According to reports from College Editors Guild of the Philippines…
Different groups calling for justice for killed activists in the country. (Photo by Carlo Manalansan/BULATLAT) They urged the Philippine authorities “to carry out an immediate, thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into Alvarez’s murder, to identify all those responsible, bring them before an independent tribunal, and sanction them as provided by the law.” By ANNE MARXZE…