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‘Jericho March’ to Comelec on April 22

‘Jericho March’ to Comelec on April 22

Independent poll watchdog Kontra Daya has called on citizens to join a “Jericho March” on April 22 that will go to and around the Commission on Elections office in Intramuros, Manila.

Guingona Rips JPEPA, Calls it One-Sided

Former Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr has criticized the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), calling it one-sided and unfairly favoring Japanese interests. “The unfair and one-sided provisions of the JPEPA encroach on the rights of the Filipinos to chart their own destiny,” Guingona said at a press conference held at the Miriam College by the [...]

Kabataan Party Lauds High Court Decision on Beltran, Batasan 5

Kabataan Party yesterday lauded the Supreme Court’s final decision to dismiss the rebellion charges against Beltran and the Batasan 5, saying the high court’s ruling serves as an early warning to the Arroyo administration to think twice before implementing the anti-terrorism law. “This should teach Mrs. Arroyo and her cohorts that they cannot always have [...]

Supreme Court Holds Summit on Extrajudicial Killings on July 16-17

All three branches of the government are joining hands to come up with solutions to put an end to senseless killings. Sponsored by the Supreme Court, the National Consultative Summit on Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances – Searching for Solutions will be held on July 16-17, 2007 at the Manila Hotel. Representatives from the Executive [...]

Christian Youth Group Welcomes Trillanes’ Proposed Probe on Killings

Christian youth group Student Christian Movement of the Philippines has welcomed the plans of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to lead a Senate investigation on the extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the country. SCMP chairperson Dion Carlo Cerrafon said they admire the young senator for bravely looking into their own ranks to clarify and hopefully [...]

Cadapan Surfaces, Leaves Again

Youth Group Suspects Torture, Personal Threat Under AFP Custody Militant youth group Anakbayan raised fears on the physical and emotional well-being of kidnapped University of the Philippines student Sherlyn Cadapan upon learning that she surprised her mother-in-law with a visit in May after almost a year of absence. Suspected elements of the Armed Forces of [...]

SCAP Joins Anti-Tuition Increase Rally

The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines earlier this month participated in an anti-tuition increase picket rally at Commission on Higher Education office in Pasig City. The groups troop to the main office of the Commission to pressure and address issues on tuition and other fee increase. The group asserted that the memoranda and policies [...]