2 activists kidnapped in Pangasinan
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has called for a search for two environmental rights defenders and church workers who were reportedly kidnapped in Pangasinan last weekend.
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Moira Dela Torre highlights value of giving credit following viral copyright issue
MANILA, Philippines — Moira Dela Torre weighed in on the viral copyright issue and said that it is important to give credit where credit is due.
House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned.
Press Release - Sen. Cynthia Villar is Human Rights awardee of the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP)
For her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment, Senator Cynthia A. Villar was given the distinguished Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association of the Philippines in a ceremony held at Manila Hotel on Tuesday.
Jaishankar backs Philippines in South China Sea, riles China
Amid increasing China-Philippines tensions in South China Sea (SCS), foreign minister S Jaishankar Tuesday backed the southeast Asian country's efforts to uphold its sovereignty after a meeting with his counterpart Enrique Manalo in Manila.The meeting took place a day after thePhilippines summoned the Chinese ambassador and lodged a protest against China's ``aggressive actions'' in the South China Sea, nearly 90 per cent of which is claimed by Beijing.
China says relations with Philippines at 'crossroads' amid maritime incidents
MANILA: China warned the Philippines on Monday to behave cautiously and seek dialogue, saying their relations were at a "crossroads" as new confrontations between their coastguards over maritime claims deepened tensions. It was the second such warning by the Chinese foreign ministry in three months as the two countries openly sparred over territorial claims in the Spratly Islands, a mostly uninhabited archipelago in the South China Sea.
India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: EAM Jaishankar
MANILA: India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, amid the Southeast Asian nation's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea. Addressing a news conference here, Jaishankar said he held a very good discussion with his counterpart Enrique Manalo in Manila.
Teves camp to push case before UNHRC
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Arnolfo Teves Jr. justified its potential decision to present his case before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).