BBM creates human rights 'super body'
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a human rights «super body» composed of key government agencies, Malacañang bared on Sunday.
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Press Release - SP Zubiri on Motu Proprio Hearing of the Committee on Public Order
We were monitoring the Committee hearings being conducted by the Committee on Public Order, and very serious accusations have been made. Whether they have merit or not, is a whole other matter.
Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence
MANILA, Philippines — The civilian-led mission aiming to deliver supplies to Filipino fisherfolk in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, will proceed with the trip despite the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in the area, its organizer said on Monday. Atin Ito Coalition will sail to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal from May 14 to 17 to bring supplies to fishers and install buoys bearing the message: “West Philippine Sea is ours!” Akbayan Party president and Atin Ito co-convenor Rafaela David stressed that the upcoming civilian mission is a legitimate exercise of Filipinos’ right to movement within the country’s territory. David called the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in Panatag Shoal “lamentable, but not surprising.” “It only underscores the urgency of civilianizing the area in response to China's militarization,” she said. Ray Powell, director of SeaLight, an open-source research initiative that tracks Chinese maritime activity, said on X that China is deploying a “huge force” to blockade Panatag Shoal. “By this time tomorrow at least four coast guard and 26 large maritime militia ships on blockade (not counting ‘dark’ vessels),” Powell said. Atin Ito’s voyage comes less than two weeks after the China Coast Guard water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources headed to Panatag Shoal to assist Filipino fishers in the area. The coalition said that Beijing’s actions unite and inspire them to further defend Filipinos’ rights. “Atin Ito shall press forward with our peaceful voyage undeterred by any intimidation. We will sail with determination, not provocation, to civilianize the region and safeguard our territorial integrity,” David said.
Press Release - Chiz lauds creation of special human rights body
Senator Chiz Escudero on Monday (May 13) lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country.
Bato vows to grill ‘professional liar’
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is set to grill this week former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales, who President Marcos described as a “professional liar” and likened to a “jukebox.”
200,000-MT sugar importation needed to prevent shortage – group
MANILA, Philippines — A producers’ group yesterday underscored the need to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to prevent shortage in supply as it confirmed that sugarcane plantations in Negros have been severely damaged by El Niño.
House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committee approved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market.