Manila, Philippines (AHN) – Policemen in northern Philippines will be deployed as teachers in rebel-infested areas. Chief Superintendent Leopoldo Bataoil,…
They’re urging for independent autopsy of Grecil’s remains, particularly since there were traces of powder burns on the child’s head — an indication that she may have been shot at close range, the groups said.
The CHR, according to Kabiba, is �passing the burden of proof to the victim and is trying to vindicate human-rights violators.� It added that the CHR�s conclusion — that Grecil died in a crossfire during a legitimate encounter — “is actually inconclusive because the CHR did not actually employ scientific and defensible probing methods like the conduct of autopsy.�
Lack of Merit? Grecil’s parents, shown here during a press conference in Manila in April, have also filed charges against the soldiers before the courts and the ombudsman. (Photo by arkibongbayan.org)
In this two-part report, the Center for People Empower in Governance (CenPEG), a think tank that advocates for more grassroots participation in governance, dissects the recent elections.
Political dynasties are a product of a society riven by income inequalities and lack of opportunities for social and economic…
Pork barrel, perks helped pro-Arroyo clans to dominate House, LGUs
ROME (via PLDT)—- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gifted the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, with an image of the Santo Ni?o…
Helping Hands. Members of the Philippine and US navies load food and supplies onto a truck for delivery to a Mindanao orphanage. The donation by the US military was part of the 13th annual bilateral maritime training exercise called Carat (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) that began last week in Zamboanga and Basilan. (Photo courtesy of the US Navy/US Embassy)
In his TV program on Sunday, Duterte said he is scheduled to undergo a “nerve conduction velocity” (NCV) test to check his spine. He said he has been feeling numbness in the left portion of his body, from the neck down to his chest. Often, he said, he had difficulty closing his fist or gripping his fingers. Depending on the results of the test, he might have to undergo surgery, he said.
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Excerpts of “Gikan sa Masa Para Sa Masa” telecast, June 3, 2007, ABS-CBN Davao, hosted by Councilor Mabel Acosta Host:…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is shocked to learn of the cold-blooded murder of an Afghani reporter last week….
