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The creation of a so-called “super body” to enhance the human rights situation in the country has been greeted with skepticism by rights advocates, who think it will simply gloss over continuing violations under the current administration.
Some friendships endure and even flourish despite the passing of time and the seemingly insurmountable challenges.
MANILA, Philippines — A transgender woman and a former Army trooper were arrested on Thursday in connection with separate kidnappings.
MANILA, Philippines — The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
MANILA, Philippines — The country will “vigorously defend what is ours,” President Marcos told graduating military cadets yesterday in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China, which has become more brazen in staking claims in Philippine waters.
MANILA: The Philippine military said Saturday it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in the South China Sea, including Filipino troops garrisoned on a disputed reef.Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jr will replace Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos as chief of the Western Command on Palawan island, which is the closest Philippine landmass to the hotly contested Spratly Islands.
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will "vigorously defend what is ours", as tensions mount with China over maritime disputes. The conduct against intruders disrespecting Philippine territorial integrity will be guided by law and the responsibility as a rules-abiding member of the international community, Marcos said in a speech to graduating military cadets.
MANILA, Philippines — Over 100,000 former rebels from communist and Moro separatist groups are expected to avail of the amnesty proclamations signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last year, according to the National Amnesty Commission (NAC).