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Normal browsing, what? PH Army intended to disrupt news sites, curtail free press, IT experts say
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOIllustration by Dee AyrosoBulatlat.com MANILA – A group of Filipino IT experts belied military claims that they were merely browsing through the websites of independent media outlets. In a statement, the Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU) said that what Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesman Ramon Zagala described as “mere surfing” is…
Karapatan: UNHRC’s passage of Iceland reso on PH is a concrete, welcome step towards justice and accountability
Press Release July 11, 2019 On July 11, 2019, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to pass the resolution tabled by Iceland, which asked member-states to take concrete steps on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines during the council’s 41st session. read more
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Displaced Meranaw folks want to return to Marawi for good, not just visit their homes
Displaced Marawi residents have long desired to go back to what remains of their homes, most of which were destroyed in the war-torn city. They don’t want to just briefly visit the communities they left behind when the fighting broke out between extremists and the military last May 23.
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NDFP open to revival of peace talks
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) on Wednesday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s openness to revive the stalled peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the NDFP.
Makabayan files bill seeking exemption of journalists from anti-drug ops
The Makabayan Bloc at the House of Representatives filed a bill seeking the exemption of journalists from acting as witnesses in police anti-drug operations. House Bill 8832 was filed Wednesday by ACT Teachers’ Party Reps. Antonio Tinio and France Castro, Gabriela Reps. Arlene Brosas and Emmi de Jesus, Anakpawis Party Rep. Ariel Casilao, Bayan Muna…
Bulatlat.com | Features | Nation | NewsBulatlatan | Far from home: OFWs caught in pandemic
Modern day heroes? For decades, their remittances have kept the country’s economy afloat. But in this Bulatlatan episode, overseas Filipino workers in UK and Canada discuss the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic to their lives and jobs and the apparent lack of government assistance they are receiving. The post Bulatlatan | Far from home: OFWs caught…
