Philippines: Witnesses, victims recount shooting, beating by police
The Philippine police may have used unnecessary lethal force in breaking up a demonstration by farmers in Kidapawan City on April 1, 2016, Human Rights Watch said today.
Ordeal of wounded Kidapawan detainees
The minute when Arnel Takyawan was able to walk with crutches, the police transferred him immediately to the City Hall gymnasium from a nearby private hospital, five days after he was shot at the ankle during the police dispersal against drought-stricken farmers last week.
Marcos heckled during start of VP debate
Vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos was heckled during his opening statement at the Vice Presidential debate on Sunday, April 10.
Members of progressive groups condemn the violent dispersal in Kidapawan City in a rally held in Mendiola, Manila on Friday, April 8. (Photo by Raymond Panaligan/AlterMidya)
Global Day of Protest: Groups demand justice for slain farmers in brutal Kidapawan dispersal
The peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) demanded swift delivery of “justice” to the farmers who were killed by anti-riot police after a brutal dispersal of protesting farmers in Kidapawan City.
ERC vows transparency on electricity rate, but website always down say media
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) assured ?reporters attending its enhancement training for energy journalists that they will be more transparent on updating the consumers on the electricity price.