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Read more about the article Karapatan urges DOJ to reject Anti-Terror Bill
Members of progressive groups and various organizations troop to the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on June 12, the Philippines' 122nd Independence Day, to hold the 'grand mañanita' where they called for the junking of the Anti-Terrorism Bill despite a government ban on mass gatherings. The birthday-themed protest was also a criticism against the National Capital Region Police Office for holding an early morning “extravagant” party for its chief, Brigadier General Debold Sinas, last May 8 where partygoers violated physical distancing and liquor ban during the enhanced community quarantine. (Maro Enriquez/davaotoday.com)

Karapatan urges DOJ to reject Anti-Terror Bill

Human Rights group Karapatan urges the Department of Justice (DOJ) to recommend the veto of the Anti-Terrorism Bill which it is set to review before the president decides on the bill.

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Read more about the article Cyberlibel conviction on Ressa, Santos part of Duterte’s silencing of media, groups say
Manila Regional Trial Court Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa on Monday, June 15, ruled that Rappler’s Executive Editor and CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr. are guilty of violating Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act specifically for cyber libel. (Presidential photo)

Cyberlibel conviction on Ressa, Santos part of Duterte’s silencing of media, groups say

Media groups and other sectors slam the guilty verdict on Rappler’s CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa and former staff Rey Santos Jr, calling the decision a further attack of the government on press freedom.

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Read more about the article IFI church leaders oppose anti-terror bill
Filipina Independiente Bishop Felixberto Calang along with more than a dozen persons and four groups were included in a list being distributed in Cagayan de Oro City red-tagging them as communists and supporters of the New People's Army. (Photo from Bishop Felixberto Calang's Facebook Account)

IFI church leaders oppose anti-terror bill

Two leaders of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) here have expressed their opposition to the anti-terror bill (ATB).

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Read more about the article Gabriela Partylist believes domestic violence underreported during pandemic
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Gabriela Partylist believes domestic violence underreported during pandemic

Gabriela Women’s Party said the government’s latest reports on domestic violence during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) may be underreported and shows programs on protecting women are lacking.

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