Tag: Philippines
Rights group calls for decriminalization of libel following conviction of Filipino...
Human Rights Watch said it finds the verdict convicting Filipino journalist Frank Cimatu of cyber-libel "very concerning”
New report on mining cites links between human rights, extractive industry
The report focused on the experiences and testimonies of people most affected by mining in the Dinagat and Didipio regions in the Philippines
Defending the rights of children online
The number of online child sexual abuse reports received by the Philippine government cyber-crime office is staggering
Protestant Churches decry ‘state of brokenness’ of Philippines’ rights situation
“When human rights are denied and violated, God’s image is also violated in us, as we are created in God’s image”
US sanctions Filipino ‘Appointed Son of God’ over ‘serious human rights...
The sanctions were issued against entities that are “connected to corruption or human rights abuse across nine countries”
Remembering on International Human Rights Day
On International Human Rights Day we remember that enforced disappearance is the most cruel among all human rights violations
Philippine Congress urged to pass law to protect human rights defenders
The passage of the proposed measure can be a “significant step toward the recognition and protection of human rights defenders”
On Feast of Immaculate Conception, Marcos urges Filipinos to put trust...
"May we strive to resign from our individualistic tendencies and aspire to generously give ourselves without expecting anything in return”
Protesting Filipinos score ‘critical victory’ as legislators revise wealth fund bill
“The recent decision by Congress to remove the SSS and the GSIS as sources of funding ... proves the power of dissent”
Philippine senators recommend passage of proposed gender equality law
The SOGIESC Equality bill mandates the State to address all forms of discrimination and violence on the basis of SOGIESC
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