Belmonte, Teves recognized by France as human rights defenders
QUEZON CITY Mayor Ma. Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte and Maica Teves — executive director of Samahan ng mga Pilipina Para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran or Spark Philippines, a nonprofit organization — were recognized by the French government for their exceptional efforts in safeguarding the rights of persons deprived of liberty (PDL).