Philippine News
Tough justice: On the trail of Philippine death squads
March 28, 2016 · By David McNeill in Davao, The Philippines for www.independent.co.uk
They came to kill her children one by one. First was Richard in 2001, then his brother Christopher. Bobby was taken from her the following year, and Fernando in 2007. Now Clarita Alia lives in fear that Arnold, her remaining son, is next. And far from protecting her shattered family, it is the police who […]
Read More...Ex-Davao del Sur governor, 5 others get 24 years for graft.
March 10, 2016 ·
The former government officials are convicted over the anomalous purchase of 5 service vehicles in 2003 MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan found ex-Davao del Sur governor Benjamin Bautista Jr and 5 other former provincial officials guilty of 4 counts of graft over the purchase of 5 service vehicles in 2003. In a 17-page decision […]
Read More...5.2 MILLION IN SLAVERY
March 9, 2016 ·
5.2 MILLION IN SLAVERY 8th March International ladies day Grainne Kenny. Today is a day when all ladies and young girls should be happy, enjoying their day within a loving family or with close friends. Sadly though there is no International ladies day for hundreds of thousands of girls and women who are held captive […]
Read More...No end in sight to conflict in Mindanao.
March 9, 2016 ·
Lack of government commitment may kill hopes for peace in southern Philippines Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s government is leaving the carcass of its peace process with Mindanao’s restive Muslim minority to the next administration. And for the first time after years of diplomacy, Moro rebels are confronting Aquino, blaming him and the country’s top […]
Read More...Rights abuses discovered in Philippine mining town.
March 9, 2016 ·
Study also shows worsened health conditions of residents due to nickel mine A fact-finding mission launched by church and environmental groups in late February discovered “police brutality and land grabbing” were committed in a mining town north of Manila. “The police employed excessive force against the people,” said Clemente Bautista, national coordinator of the group […]
Read More...Aquino’s human rights record a ‘failure’ – watchdog
March 7, 2016 · By Acor Arceo for www.rappler.com
Human Rights Watch also denounces Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for ‘encouraging’ extrajudicial killings MANILA, Philippines – An international watchdog condemned the human rights record of President Benigno Aquino III, saying he has failed to make the reforms needed for a lasting legacy. In its World Report 2016 released on Thursday, January 28, Human Rights […]
Read More...Restoring democracy after our 1986 “People Power Revolt”
March 4, 2016 ·
Restoring democracy after our 1986 “People Power Revolt” Commentary by Jose V. Abueva On February 4 the Konrad Adenauer Foundation sponsored the Symposium: “Overcoming Dictatorship: 30 Years of People Power” in the Philippines, held in Makati. Welcome remarks by Benedikt Seemann, Country Representative of Konrad Adenauer Foundation in the Philippines. President B.S. Aquino […]
Read More...Jailed for abusing 9 year old children Brit is allowed to return to the Philippines when sentence served.
March 3, 2016 ·
A CHURCH missionary from North Yorkshire jailed in the UK for child sex crimes will be allowed to return to his Asian home on his release, appeal judges have ruled. Craig Martin Burrows, 50, who was awarded an MBE for his charity work with underprivileged children in the Philippines, was jailed in June this year. […]
Read More...Aquino: Marcos doomed to repeat father’s mistakes
March 2, 2016 ·
‘Kung hindi man lang niya makita ang mali sa ginawa ng kanilang pamilya, paano tayo aasang hindi niya ito uulitin?’ President Benigno Aquino III asks at the 30th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution MANILA, Philippines – On the 30th anniversary of the historic EDSA revolution, President Benigno Aquino III took a swipe at Senator Ferdinand […]
Read More...Experiential museum reminds Filipinos of horror of martial law
February 29, 2016 · By Eloisa Lopez, Manila, Philippines for www.ucanews.com
Journey Toward Light stages scenes from life under the dictator Marcos Thelma Vinoya was a 31-year-old government worker when the Philippine People Power Revolution broke out in 1986. “Without hesitation, we ditched our jobs and joined the revolution after hearing Cardinal Sin on the radio,” Vinoya recalled. The late Cardinal Jaime Sin, who was then […]
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