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UNITED NATIONS: Rights violations widespread and persistent under Duterte gov’t

“It is a damning indictment of its non-compliance with principles, standards, instruments and conventions on human rights. The government must shape up and should seriously rethink its draconian approaches like institutionalizing opportunities for even more widespread violations through dubious “anti-terror” legislation, national security policies and those related to its bloody anti-narcotics campaign, Ecuvoice said.

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Davao to give tax reliefs for businesses affected by COVID-19

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The Davao City Council is pushing for an ordinance to provide tax relief and incentives for business establishments in the city whose operations were disrupted due to the lockdown to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Miss Universe 2015: #JunkTerrorBill

“I’ve been overwhelmed with emotion lately and I’ve been struggling to put it into words. I may not always have the right words to say but I can’t deny how this makes me feel. One thing I know for sure is I want to keep learning. I want to keep growing. And I want to see and be part of a change. Stop hate, injustice and racism. #JunkTerrorBill”

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Bulatlatan: Grassroots journalism in the time of crisis

In this week’s #Bulatlatan episode, journalists from Northern Dispatch, Radyo Natin Guimba, Dampig Katarungan, and Altermidya – People’s Alternative Media Network share the challenges they face as they continue to report the issues of the marginalized & oppressed sectors in their communities. Be inspired by their persistence & courage in telling the truth amid the attacks and lies peddled by the powers-that-be. (https://www.bulatlat.com)

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Sotto, others ‘branding’ those who oppose or are afraid of the anti-terrorism bill as terrorists or supporters bares the bill’s dangers

“Ang dapat matakot lang dito ay terorista at sumusuporta sa terorista pero kung taumbayan walang dapat ikatakot. Lahat ng safeguard natin andyan,” Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, one of the bill’s principal sponsors, said in a radio interview on June 3. [Only terrorists and their supporters should be scared of this bill, but the […]

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Junk Terror Bill

By DEE AYROSO
(http://bulatlat.com)

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Miss Universe 2018: #JunkTerrorBill

“There is so much happening in the world and in our nation right now. I know a lot of us want to just tune out because it all gets a bit overwhelming. But please, don’t allow that to be the reason we revert to silence and turn a blind eye. We need to stay engaged because this is where our voices count. So let’s help each other by creating spaces that help us keep each other informed and help us understand what’s going on.

I’ve taken the time to research and digest information and come to my own conclusions. And I implore you all to do the same. I’m not here to influence you to think a certain way, but I hope I can influence you to think for yourself. #JunkTerrorBill”

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Tinututulan namin ang Panukalang Batas sa Terorismo

Hindi lamang lilikhain ng panukalang batas na ito ang isang “Konseho Laban sa Pananakot o Anti-Terror Council” na may kapangyarihang magtalaga, sa “maaaring dahilan” lang, sa mga tao o sinupaman bilang mga terorista o grupo ng mga terorista, pinapayagan din nito ang Anti-Money Laundering Council, na kasapi ng ATC, na pigilin ang mga ari-arian ng mga taong ito o grupo, lahat nang walang binibigay na pagkakataon sa kanila upang ipagtanggol ang sarili at ipagkaila ang anumang impormasyon laban sa kanila.

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