Accused NPA member convicted of rebellion
MANILA, Philippines — A Taguig court yesterday convicted a woman accused of being a New People’s Army (NPA) technical staff member of rebellion.
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House panel to probe drug EJKs; Duterte not invited
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on human rights is set to start next week its investigation on alleged extrajudicial killings related to the war on illegal drugs during the time of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
House panel won't invite Rodrigo Duterte to EJK probe
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' human rights committee has opted not to summon former President Rodrigo Duterte to its upcoming investigation on the extrajudicial killings that happened during the "war on drugs" that he initiated.
NTF-ELCAC won’t be abolished, says Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday rejected calls to abolish the government’s anti-insurgency task force, saying it has lessened the security risks posed by communist rebels and has provided assistance to those who abandoned the armed struggle.
China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef
NEW DELHI: Philippine activists have started a journey towards a contested reef in the South China Sea. This action has led China to warn Manila for allowing the civilian mission in the West Philippine Sea, which is a term used by Manila to refer to the waters in the South China Sea falling within its 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), as reported by Voice of America.
CHR urges action on missing Mindanao labor organizer
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday called for prompt action on the disappearance of a Mindanao-based labor organizer who was allegedly abducted by state agents last month.
The Greatest, the Baddest and the best: 6 undisputed heavyweight champions
PARIS – Victory for either Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury on Saturday will create the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years.
