Philippine govt asks Supreme Court to withdraw protection order for green activists
Military has charged the two environmentalists with oral defamation for saying troops had kidnapped them.
Source: benarnews.org
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Environmentalists ask DOJ to reconsider defamation indictment
Environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro on Tuesday asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its resolution that indicted them for grave oral defamation over their claim that they were abducted by government forces.
Source: gmanetwork.com
Labor Leader Reports Harassment: Kilusang Mayo Uno-SMR Condemns Alleged Intimidation by NTF-Elcac
The Secretary General of KMU-SMR, Paul John PJ Dizon, reported being harassed by individuals claiming to be affiliated with NTF-Elcac. KMU-SMR strongly condemns the incident and calls for accountability in the crackdown on dissent and workers' rights. Join the fight against red-tagging, harassment, and human rights violations on November 20. Solidarity with Dizon from Women Workers United and women's rights advocates in Davao Region.
Source: sunstar.com.ph
Bato calls UN expert who urged NTF-ELCAC abolition 'misinformed foreigner'
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Wednesday afternoon said United Nations Special Rapporteur Dr. Ian Fry is “one of the most misinformed foreigners” in the Philippines after the latter proposed the abolition of the NTF-ELCAC, the government’s controversial anti-insurgency arm.
Source: gmanetwork.com
UN expert calls on Philippines to abolish anti-communist task force
During a visit to the country, special rapporteur Ian Fry said he heard “horrific stories” about alleged abuses.
Source: benarnews.org