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UP Professor Maria Ela Atienza on assessing the 1987
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March 03, 2020
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with Professor Ela Atienza to
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Proposed
Anti-Terror Act of 2020 a devil’s playground in the
hands of a despot - Part 1
Emil Marañon III June 06, 2020
The bill suffers from obvious legal infirmities, essentially begging for a
constitutional challenge
Next, on Sunday, June 7: [EXPLAINER] Can government employees post criticism of
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Lessons from fighting a dictatorship
May 16, 2020 Bulatlat
Mrs. Edith Burgos, then general manager of Ang
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Filipino people to speak the truth amid the creeping tyranny
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Anti-terror bill or #JunkTerrorBill
GMA Public Affairs June 1, 2020
Naging maingay sa social media ang #JunkTerrorBill o ang panawagan ng ilang
netizens na ibasura ang anti-terror bill matapos itong aprubahan ng House
Committee sa gitna ng pandemic. Ayon sa ilang grupo, maaaring ma-violate ang
ilan sa basic rights ng mga Pilipino sa ilalim na anti-terror bill. Ang buong
detalye, panoorin sa video
Duterte certifies anti-terror bill as urgent despite strong disapproval from
rights groups
Jun 1, 2020 ANC 24/7
President Rodrigo Duterte formally expressed his intent to rush the passage of
the anti-terror bill in Congress. That's despite strong disapproval from human
rights groups who fear of more warrantless arrests should the measure be signed
into law.
House plenary debates on the anti-terrorism bill
The House of Representatives tackles the anti-terrorism bill for 3rd reading
approval on Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Ruffy Biazon withdraws authorship from anti-terror bill, votes no
Jun 3, 2020 Rappler
"I believe that we should stand up for the House and because of this, my vote is
no to the bill and my name could not be attached to a bill that is not my real
work. So my withdrawal as author of the measure is another thing I would like to
present to the House," says Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon, one of the
principal authors of HB 6875 or the Anti-Terrorism Bill.
Anti-terror bill could be used against non-terrorist: La Viña
Jun 3, 2020 ABS-CBN News
A lawyer on Wednesday said the Anti-Terror bill gives too much power to the
executive branch to go after legitimate dissent
AND many more Videos UPDATED Jun 6, 2020
Rappler Talk: Edcel Lagman on the dangers of the anti-terrorism bill
June 06, 2020
Lagman describes the bill as "draconian," with too few "safeguard" provisions
that would protect citizens against police and military abuse
The Video:
Aerial footage of #JunkTerrorBill protest in UP Diliman
Jun 6, 2020
#ICYMI: Here's an aerial video shot by Anjo Lapresca, where several sectoral and
progressive groups take their outrage to the streets continuing the call to junk
the anti-terrorism bill
The Video:
#ReleaseCebu8 legal team press conference
The legal team of the detained protesters update the public on the latest
developments on their case. The 8 were arrested at the University of the
Philippines Cebu during a protest against the anti-terror bill.
Daughter of slain activist warns anti-terror bill will 'normalize' killings
Rhick Lars Vladimer Albay June 06, 2020
'Once you're labeled a terrorist, the authorities can justify whatever they may
do to you,' says Tsinkay Porquia
The daughter of slain activist
Jory Porquia has joined calls to reject the anti-terror bill, warning that
once it is passed into law, incidents like her father's death would be part of
the new normal under the Duterte government.
Proposed Anti-Terror Act of 2020 a devil’s playground in the
hands of a despot
Emil Marañon III June 06, 2020
The bill suffers from obvious legal infirmities, essentially begging for a
constitutional challenge
Mujiv Hataman on why anti-terror bill won't combat terrorism
June 06, 2020
Why does the anti-terror bill fail to address the root causes of terrorism? What
makes the measure so dangerous even for government dissenters?
Youth-led protesters slam Bacolod lawmaker for anti-terror vote
Marchel P. Espina June 06, 2020
The youth protesters are allegedly threatened by police for mobilizing
Implications of the anti-terrorism bill
June 06, 2020
In a swift but unsurprising turn of events, the controversial anti-terrorism
bill passed Congress days after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the measure
as urgent.
The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is now up for Duterte’s signature.
PNP denies using excessive force, violating U.P. agreement in Cebu dispersal
Ryan Macasero June 06, 2020 - with Video
The police, who were in riot gear and carrying long firearms, claim that they
were the ones assaulted by the unarmed protesters
EXPLAINER: Comparing dangers in old law and anti-terror bill
Lian Buan June 05, 2020
The 2020 anti-terror bill 'penalizes' freedom of speech, which makes it open to
a challenge just on its face, according to retired justice Antonio Carpio
How to help activists arrested in Cebu City
June 05, 2020
Several organizations amplify the call for donations to raise a community bail
fund for anti-terrorism activists in Cebu City
U.P. Cebu to probe whether cops violated U.P.-DND accord in arrest of protesters
June 05, 2020
Under the accord, the police and the military are not allowed to conduct
operations within the vicinity of UP campuses without prior notice or approval
of the UP administration
What is the need for this anti-terror bill?
PJ Bernardo June 05, 2020
'The timing, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, is telling'
‘Terror law’: The pet bill of the generals
Carmela Fonbuena June 05, 2020
‘You don’t deserve that kind of power. No one does,’ a farmers' party-list
representative tells the military, referring to the proposed Anti-Terror Act of
2020, which is up for President Duterte's signature
#ReleaseCebu7 trends in PH as netizens condemn arrest of Cebu City activists
June 05, 2020
The arrest comes as students and members of various youth and progressive groups
held a mobilization to denounce the approval of the anti-terrorism bill
Facebook cracks down on posts slamming anti-terror bill
Gaby Baizas June 05, 2020 - with Video
The #JunkTerrorBill posts by Filipinos are marked as spam after they allegedly
failed to comply with
Facebook’s
community standards
Cops arrest at least 8 activists at anti-terrorism bill protest in Cebu City
Ryan Macasero June 05, 2020 - with Video
The 7, including minors, belong to local progressive organizations in Cebu. A
local journalist is reportedly also among them.
Look the Video:
Members of militant groups in Cebu City nabbed by the city police after they
held a protest
Jun 4, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
Members of militant groups in Cebu City nabbed by the city police after they
held a protest in front of UP Cebu campus while the city is under GCQ on June 5,
2020. At least 7 were arrested. (MB Video by Juan Carlo de Vela)
Ateneo priests, La Salle brothers join forces vs anti-terror bill
Paterno Esmaquel II June 05, 2020
'Instead of being a measure to protect our people, in the wrong hands, this bill
can be used to oppress our people,' warned the Jesuit priests and the La Salle
brothers
An official act of terrorism
Vergel O. Santos June 05, 2020
'The ultimate and ironic bad joke is actually on us non-terrorists: the
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is itself an official, legal act of terrorism'
'This is not terrorism': Filipinos take to the streets after anti-terror bill
hurdles Congress
June 05, 2020 - with Video
Several sectoral and progressive groups take their outrage to the streets
continuing the call to junk the anti-terrorism bill
'Recovery, not repression': Groups hit passing of anti-terror bill
June 04, 2020
Various groups across key sectors say the approval of the bill reflects
government's misplaced priorities
'Protect freedom in PH': Aquaria, Manila Luzon, 'Drag Race' queens tweet against
anti-terror bill
June 04, 2020
Ongina, Vivienne Pinay, and Rock M Sakura also voice out against the bill, which
many fear could be easily abused by the state
U.N. report raises concern over 'problematic' PH anti-terror bill
Sofia Tomacruz June 04, 2020
The United Nations Human Rights Office warns that the Philippines'
anti-terrorism bill 'dilutes human rights safeguards' and is 'even more
problematic' than the current Human Security Act
LIST: #JunkTerrorBill activities, protests
June 04, 2020
Here's a list of indignation rallies and other activities hosted by various
groups and organizations, following the House’s passage of the draconian
anti-terrorism bill
Military ‘pleased’ with Congress passage of anti-terror bill
JC Gotinga June 04, 2020
The bill does not seem to add any new power to the armed forces, says military
spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo
Carpio: Once a law, anti-terror bill can be questioned in court right away
Lian Buan June 04, 2020 - with Video
The old law allows warrantless arrest only as a result of surveillance. The new
bill does not provide such limitation
Philippine Christian leaders unite against new anti-terrorism law
Devin Watkins 04 June 2020
Christian leaders in the Philippines join their voices to oppose a proposed
anti-terrorism law, saying it will erode respect for human rights and civil
liberties.
Once a primary author, Biazon withdraws support, votes no to anti-terror bill
Mara Cepeda June 04, 2020 - with Video
His reason? The House leadership did not allow any lawmaker to propose
amendments to the bill that is an exact replica of what senators had passed
Mindanao lawmakers: Anti-terror bill will further incite violence, not end
terrorism
Mara Cepeda June 03, 2020 - with Video
'This law is not meant to combat terrorism. It is meant to give the state the
power to tag whomever they please as a terrorist. Hindi pa ba tayo natuto?'
says House Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman of Basilan
'Draconian' anti-terror bill, feared to be used vs gov't critics, hurdles
Congress
Mara Cepeda June 03, 2020
The bill would allow the proposed Anti-Terror Council, which would be
composed of top Cabinet officials, to order the arrest of people it deems to be
terrorists
Filipino stars amplify #JunkTerrorBill call as House passes measure
June 03, 2020
The measure, which has passed both chambers of Congress, is a few steps away
from becoming law
Robredo: Is lethal anti-terror bill against terrorists or critics?
Mara Cepeda June 03, 2020
Vice President Leni Robredo – the leader of the opposition movement against
President Rodrigo Duterte – warned the anti-terrorism bill is prone to be abused
by people who have no qualms planting evidence against critics and silencing
them.
Rights groups slam anti-terror bill that will institutionalize Duterte's abuse
of power
Jodesz Gavilan June 03, 2020
Human rights groups call out the Duterte government for prioritizing the
anti-terror bill while the Philippines is in the middle of a pandemic
Catholic, Protestant leaders condemn anti-terror bill
Paterno Esmaquel II June 03, 2020
Christian leaders warn that silence about the Philippines' proposed anti-terror
law 'only assures the impending destruction and abuse of our people'
Anti-terror bill one step away from House final approval
Mara Cepeda June 02, 2020
Lawmakers are bent on ratifying the bill into law before Congress adjourns on
Friday, June 5.
The Video:
House plenary debates on the anti-terrorism bill
The House of Representatives tackles the anti-terrorism bill for 2nd reading
approval on Tuesday, June 2, 2020
CHR brands anti-terror bill 'highly intrusive,' open to abuse
Jodesz Gavilan June 02, 2020
The Commission on Human Rights says the bill's broad definition of terrorism is
an 'overreach' that could harm Filipinos in the long run
#JunkTerrorBill: Sign this petition to help uphold human rights
June 02, 2020
Defend UPLB warns that the bill has the potential to silence critics of the
government. Take a stand and sign the petition to persuade Congress to drop the
measure.
Sotto to critics: Only terrorists, supporters afraid of anti-terror bill
Aika Rey June 02, 2020
Senator Risa Hontiveros and Senator Francis Pangilinan, the two senators who
voted against the measure at the Senate, question the urgency in passing the
anti-terrorism bill
'Reject this': Human rights lawyers up in arms vs 'repressive' anti-terror bill
Lian Buan June 02, 2020
'The attempt to use the Anti-Terror Bill as a tool for repression rather than
for thwarting terrorism is appalling,' says the Ateneo Human Rights Center,
which calls for its rejection
Duterte certifies as urgent anti-terrorism bill feared to clamp down on basic
rights
Sofia Tomacruz June 01, 2020
Security officials want the controversial law passed before Congress adjourns on
June 5
Fears of losing freedoms escalate as Congress rushes to pass anti-terror bill
Lian Buan May 30, 2020
The bill would empower a council of top cabinet officials to do functions
usually reserved for the courts, like ordering the warrantless arrest and
detention of people and groups perceived to be terrorists |
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Calida and Duterte: A 4-decade friendship as lawyers, gun
enthusiasts, friends of Bongbong Marcos
Carolyn O. Arguillas May 09, 2020
Up to the last minute before the 2016 presidential campaign, Jose Calida pushed
for Bongbong Marcos to be Duterte's running mate. |
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FALSE: Duterte honored by Time magazine
June 04, 2020
The video wrongly equated 'strongman' with someone brave and firm, when in fact
it is a term that describes a leader who controls by force of will and character |
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Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
May 27, 2020
The Senate committees on constitutional amendments and revision of codes and
public services hold a joint hearing on Wednesday, May 27, to tackle amendments
to the Administrative Code of the Philippines
The committees will explore the possibility of non-expiring franchises or
licenses to operation for broadcasting networks by amending Section 18, Book
VII, Chapter 3 of the Administrative Code.
This comes as media giant
ABS-CBN was forced to shut down on May 5, following a
cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
after the network's franchise expired. The company's franchise renewal is still
pending before the House of Representatives. |
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Novel Coronavirus Outbreak - Etc.
Duterte declares state of calamity in PH due to coronavirus
Aika Rey March 17, 2020
The Philippines is under a state of calamity for 6 months, 'unless lifted
earlier or extended'
News,
Advisories, Explainers
ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ: Who can go where?
JC Gotinga May 20, 2020
Confused by travel restrictions under different levels of community quarantine?
Here's your guide to what's allowed and what isn't.
The Video: What
activities are/are not allowed under ECQ, MECQ, GCQ?
May 12, 2020 ANC 24/7
The Philippine government releases its updated National Action Plan against
Covid-19, following a 'Test, Trace, Treat' initiative.
ADVISORIES: Coronavirus Pandemic Response
June 1 - 7, 2020
Advisories on services, schedules, and other activities as local
governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations respond to the
coronavirus crisis.
Here are the advisories received or monitored from local governments, businesses
institutions, and organizations as they respond to the coronavirus crisis.
The Video:
Food safety during a pandemic
Jun 4, 2020 CNN Philippines
Food delivery has become a major part of the new normal. But we also need to
make sure that convenience doesn’t compromise safety and quality, especially
during the rainy season.
DOCUMENT: Omnibus guidelines on enhanced, general community quarantine
Pia Ranada May 01, 2020
The government finally releases quarantine guidelines and a Duterte executive
order adopting them.
The Philippine government made public the guidelines on coronavirus quarantine
measures on the day the measures took effect in provinces and cities all over
the country.
Omnibus guidelines on COVID-19 quarantine measures
EXPLAINER: What happens under general community quarantine?
Pia Ranada April 28, 2020
Rappler breaks down the types of industries allowed to operate under GCQ and
what this form of quarantine means for Filipinos who will be placed under it
Pro-poor solutions,
Social distancing as a form of social exclusion
- Ensuring access to water
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Children's online safety amid enhanced community quarantine
Public warned vs
online scams
Apr 18, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
Duterte chaos leaves barangay officials 'helpless' amid lockdown
Rambo Talabong April 9, 2020
Barangay officials cry for help in providing relief packs and dealing with
confusing messages and guidelines from the administration
Duterte extends Luzon lockdown until April 30
Sofia Tomacruz April 07, 2020 - with Video
The 'enhanced community quarantine' for Luzon will be until April 30 instead of
April 12, but Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will have the discretion
to 'relax' its implementation in some areas
Google Maps now shows info on DOTR's free hospital shuttle services
April 06, 2020
There are 19 existing routes within Metro Manila, and with lines from San Jose
del Monte, Bulacan all the way to Cabuyao, Laguna
A failure of execution
Ronald D. Holmes and Paul D. Hutchcroft April 05, 2020
Despite lacking a coherent pandemic strategy, Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte is tightening his grip
The
Video: Chel Diokno on the Rule of Law in a pandemic
April 04, 2020
Diokno shifts the focus on the rule of law a day after President Rodrigo Duterte
lashes out at him in a national address. 'I consider it a waste of time,' says
Diokno of the President's speech.
Diokno, a veteran human rights lawyer and the chairman of the Free Legal
Assistance Group (FLAG), has been vocal in his challenges to the legal policies
of the Duterte government as it tries to address the coronavirus pandemic. Look
also
this article
Constitutional basics in a pandemic
Tony La Viña and Joy Reyes April 03, 2020
The actions being taken by the government to suppress dissenters are
unconstitutional
NBI urged to probe Robredo for helping frontliners, 'competing' with gov't
Sofia Tomacruz & Mara Cepeda April 02, 2020
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission's Manuelito Luna says it is
'illegal' for Vice President Leni Robredo to aid frontliners during the
coronavirus outbreak
The
Video:
Justice as the missing component in fighting the pandemic
April 02, 2020
Aside from human rights, arrests and charges related to the lockdown also affect
the overburdened court system
As of latest police data, 19,997 people have been arrested nationwide for
violation of lockdown guidelines. President Rodrigo Duterte went on national
television late Wednesday evening, April 1, to say that he will order troops to
"shoot dead" violators of the lockdown. Look also
this article
Cayetano defends Duterte’s shoot to kill order: ‘I don’t really think that’s
literal’
Mara Cepeda April 03, 2020 - with Video
'I always take the President seriously but not always literally,' says Speaker
Alan Peter Cayetano on
President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial shoot to kill order
Sonny Africa on government spending vs coronavirus
April 03, 2020 - with Video
Sonny Africa of IBON Foundation on which programs the government should
prioritize to deal with the coronavirus pandemic
Rights groups slam Duterte's 'shoot to kill' order: Prioritize lives, not
violence
Jodesz Gavilan April 02, 2020
Human rights group says President Rodrigo Duterte's statement may lead to more
abuses as Luzon remains in lockdown in the face of the novel coronavirus
outbreak
The Video: PNP
says won't follow Duterte's order to shoot troublemakers
Apr 2, 2020 ABS-CBN News
The Philippine National Police on Thursday said it would not shoot anyone dead
following President Rodrigo Duterte's warning against troublemakers late.
'Shoot them dead': Duterte orders troops to kill quarantine violators
Sofia Tomacruz April 01, 2020 - with Video
'I will not hesitate. My orders are sa pulis pati military... na pagka ginulo at
nagkaroon ng okasyon na lumaban at ang buhay ninyo ay nalagay sa alanganin,
shoot them dead,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
DOJ 'leaves it to NBI' to decide legality of own probe on Vico Sotto
Lian Buan April 02, 2020
'The DOJ will monitor and provide such guidance as may be requested,' says
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
Vico Sotto can't be prosecuted for violating Bayanihan law – DILG
Rambo Talabong April 02, 2020
'It’s a useless political distraction,' says DILG Undersecretary Jonathan
Malaya of the NBI summons against the Pasig mayor
#ProtectVico trends worldwide after NBI summons Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto
Alois Isinika April 01, 2020
#ProtectVico topped the Twitter trending topic worldwide on Wednesday, April 1,
shortly after the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced it will
summon Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto for his supposed violation of a new law granting
President Rodrigo Duterte special powers to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
NBI summons Vico Sotto for 'violating' Bayanihan Law
Lian Buan April 01, 2020
'We complied with all directives. Hindi po illegal magbigay ng opinyon. At alam
kaya nila na March 24 naging batas ang Bayanihan Act?' says the Pasig mayor
Pantawid ng Pag-ibig
Mar 31, 2020
Let’s help bring food to our Kapamilyas who can’t make a living because of the
quarantine.
LIST: Quarantine centers in Metro Manila, provinces, cities
March 31, 2020
Various local governments designate quarantine centers to provide venues to
isolate suspected cases that hospitals are unable to accommodate
The
Video:
Constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan on Duterte's special powers
March 30, 2020
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to professor Dan Gatmaytan to
discuss the issues surrounding the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020.
Why is there a need for this recently signed law? How can Duterte use his
special powers efficiently to combat the further spread of the coronavirus while
protecting the welfare of Filipinos? Look also
this article.
The
Video: COVID-19 & Migration - Problematic Linkages? Sarah Pierce &
Natalia Banulescu-Bogdan
Mar 30, 2020 International Center for Journalists (ICFJ
In the race to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world are
aiming at migration policies to keep the virus from crossing international
borders. Border closures, travel restrictions, and prohibitions on arrivals from
certain areas were among the leading policy responses in the early days to keep
this from becoming a full-blown global pandemic. But can they work in today’s
globalized world?
FALSE: Drinking water 'washes' coronavirus, prevents it from entering lungs
March 30, 2020
The World Health Organization and the Lung Center of the Philippines say that
drinking
water will not prevent a coronavirus infection
The
Video:
Fake News in the Time of COVID 19
Mar 28, 2020 Bulatlat
‘Fake news’ mainly comes from gov’t agencies, officials – UP prof
Alyssa Mae Clarin March 27, 2020
“The Duterte administration utilizes ‘fake
news’ as a tool to silence dissent by spreading lies using an army of
trolls, to present ‘alternative facts’ and justify the repressive policies and
programs of the government.”
The
Video: Data and facts – what the PH can do in the coming days to deal with
coronavirus
March 27, 2020
Maria Ressa talks to former health secretary Manuel Dayrit and complex systems
scientist Erika Legara about the data that we should be monitoring amid the
coronavirus pandemic. IMPORTANT Look also the
links and transcript of the video in this article
The
Video
Commuting during the coronavirus lockdown
March 27, 2020
We speak to Pasig's transport chief: How long can a metropolis last without
public transport? And does its absence actually help contain the pandemic?
The
Video: The Philippines in the time of coronavirus
March 26, 2020
The Newsbreak team sits down to discuss (virtually) where we are now in terms of
the pandemic, the reality on the ground, and the government's various measures
to solve the problem
The
Video: Senior citizens with quarantine pass barred from supermarket
Mar 25, 2020 CNN Philippines
People are struggling to buy essential items in markets but
senior citizens
are having a more difficult time. They are not allowed in some establishments
even if they have quarantine passes.
Duterte's special powers law prone to abuse
Aika Rey March 25, 2020
'Did we let the President share Congress' power in exchange for some good
anti-COVID-19 measures na pwede naman na nating gawin under current laws and
programs and even existing funds?' Senator Risa Hontiveros says
Duterte signs law granting him special powers to address coronavirus outbreak
Sofia Tomacruz March 25, 2020
The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act grants President Rodrigo Duterte 30 special
powers, and excludes the proposed contentious provisions on the takeover of
private businesses
Read:
The full text of Republic Act 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One
Act
House, Senate dissenters: 'Emergency actions, not powers' needed vs coronavirus
Mara Cepeda March 24, 2020
Only 10 legislators – 9 from the House and 1 in the Senate – opposed the bill
giving President Rodrigo Duterte at least 27 'special' powers vs to address the
COVID-19 crisis
The
Video: Risa Hontiveros' dissent vs 'emergency powers'
March 24, 2020
Maria Ressa talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros, the sole dissenting vote during
the Senate vote on emergency powers for President Rodrigo Duterte.
Only Hontiveros voted against the measure through phone call. - Why did she
dissent to it?
The false premise and promise of emergency powers
Tony La Viña March 23, 2020
'A broad grant of emergency powers is like using a bazooka, when sniper guns
with telescopic sights are more effective'
CHR reminds gov't: Human Rights not suspended in fight vs coronavirus
Jodesz Gavilan March 23, 2020
Human rights should be 'at the center of government efforts' against the novel
coronavirus outbreak
Duterte's request to take over private business 'merely standby power'
Mara Cepeda March 23, 2020
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea says the power to take over private
business would only be used 'when our most critical institutions are nearing
total shutdown and government is left with no choice'
Senate approves bill giving Duterte special powers to deal with coronavirus
pandemic
Aika Rey March 24, 2020
At least 18 million low-income households will receive cash assistance worth
P5,000 to P8,000, depending on the regional minimum wage, if the Senate version
is adopted by the House and signed into law by the President
House OKs bill granting Duterte 25 special powers to address coronavirus
pandemic
Mara Cepeda March 24, 2020
If passed into law, House Bill 6616 would also place the Philippines under a
state of national emergency due to the COVID-19 health crisis
The Video:
House approves on 3rd reading HB 6616 granting Duterte 'special powers'
March 23, 2020
Voting 284-9-0, the House of Representatives approves on 3rd reading HB 6616,
which would declare a state of national emergency and also grant President
Duterte with 25 special powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic
The
Video:
House special session on bill giving Duterte emergency powers for virus
outbreak
The House of Representatives' special session March 23, 2020,
discussing the bill which would give President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers
to address the coronavirus outbreak in the country
LOOK: Senate bill seeks to grant Duterte 'special powers' to deal with pandemic
Aika Rey March 23, 2020
The Senate's 'We Heal as One Act' allows 'directing private hospital operations'
to address the outbreak when the need arises. There's no mention of emergency
powers in the bill
Emergency measures? Show us the plan first
March 23, 2020
Who is in command? Who is thinking long term? If granted emergency powers, will
this President even reasonably use them given his poor track record?
The Video:
'Lockdown: Manila' March 22, 2020
Social (status) distancing? Filipinos seek comic relief through memes during
lockdown
March 22, 2020
Memes highlight 'VIP' treatment in testing for the coronavirus when medical
frontliners are overwhelmed with backlogs
Digital disinformation is as potent as a virus during a pandemic
Fatima Gaw March 20, 2020
Information
warfare knows no pandemic. Keep your guard up against the disinformation
virus.
The Video: PNP
to fake news sources: Wag niyo kaming subukan, hahabulin namin kayo
Mar 20, 2020 INQUIRER.net
The
Videos: In Philippines slum, 'social distancing' is a privilege - Perfect
storm of virus peril - Why are some people calling 'social distancing' a
privilege?
Mar 19 - 20, 2020
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and more about Social
distancing as a form of social exclusion
The Video: How
Taal eruption helped Batangas prepare for coronavirus quarantine
Mar 19, 2020 ANC 24/7
The outpouring of aid for victims of the
Taal
eruption has helped Batangas cope with a Luzon-wide lockdown over the
continuous spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the province's
governor
LEFT IN THE DARK
Little protection for government's coronavirus frontliners
Jodesz Gavilan March 18, 2020
Government health workers are stretched and don't have enough personal
protective equipment as they battle the outbreak in the Philippines
LIST: Groups providing helpful information about the Luzon lockdown
March 18, 2020
Here's a list of groups providing assistance for needed information related to
health inquiry, psychological services, and volunteer opportunities
Bookmark and refresh this page for updates
Where are testing centers for coronavirus in PH?
Michael Bueza March 17, 2020
As of now, tests are conducted at the RITM in Muntinlupa City. At least 5 more
laboratories nationwide are being accredited to help in testing for COVID-19.
LIST: Where to get info on LGU responses to coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The following pages and websites contain official information from local
government units with confirmed coronavirus cases
Coronavirus advisories
March 16, 2020 - with Video
Watch government advisories on the new coronavirus outbreak
LIST: Areas in PH under quarantine, curfews, state of calamity
March 16, 2020
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of areas across the country where
community quarantine, curfews, and state of calamity have been declared in an
effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus
Metro Manila to be placed under curfew during lockdown – MMDA
Rambo Talabong March 14, 2020 - with Video
The Metro Manila curfew is from 8 pm to 5 am beginning Sunday, March 15,
says the MMDA
MAPS: Metro Manila and the challenges of travel restrictions
Michael Bueza March 14, 2020
Here's an overview of the National Capital Region and the challenges and
complexities of implementing a 'lockdown' or 'community quarantine' in the area
Look also the below links! |
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NCRPO restricts
Rappler coverage after story on Sinas birthday
party
May 13, 2020
Rappler condemns the move as an attack on press freedom, the right to free
speech, and the public's right to know
Sinas’ sins in Central Visayas: Killings rampant, investigations incomplete
Ryan Macasero May 25, 2020
While President Rodrigo Duterte called him a 'good officer,' the CHR
characterizes Sinas’ time as Central Visayas chief as one when violence
intensified.
General Sinas, Pangulong Duterte, huwag mo kaming kutyain
May 25, 2020
Ginoong Presidente, malinaw na hindi mo naiintindihan ang konsepto ng command
responsibility, tulad ng maraming bagay na may kinalaman sa dangal
The Video:
Duterte refuses to transfer Sinas over ‘mañanita,’ says he’s needed in the post
May 20, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
President Duterte has refused to fire or transfer National Capital Region Police
Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas over his controversial birthday
gathering, saying he needed the police official in the post
Duterte sides with Sinas: 'He stays until further orders'
JC Gotinga May 20, 2020 - with Video
'You know, seniority. It is his time to be there. And I do not believe in firing
him just because kinantahan siya ng happy birthday,' says the President, in
defense of the Metro Manila police chief
The Video:
Duterte keeps ’honest’ Sinas despite mañanita mess
May 19, 2020 INQUIRER.net
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night said embattled Metro Manila police
chief Major Gen. Debold Sinas will stay in his post amid fierce criticisms over
the alleged quarantine protocols breach during his birthday celebration
PNP files criminal, admin raps vs Sinas, 18 cops over birthday party
Rambo Talabong May 15, 2020
Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas and 18 other cops are
accused of failing to wear face masks and breaking physical distancing rules
during his May 8 birthday party
PNP readies criminal charges vs Sinas for birthday gathering
Pia Ranada May 14, 2020
Malacañang says administrative sanctions will have to be approved by President
Rodrigo Duterte since Major General Debold Sinas is his appointee
Medialdea wants results of Sinas probe sent to his office
Pia Ranada May 14, 2020
Malacañang takes an interest in the Metro Manila police chief's birthday
celebration which
violated quarantine rules
After apology, Sinas says 'nothing wrong' with birthday party
Rambo Talabong May 14, 2020
'It would be ungentlemanly kung 'di ko sila hinarap at pinauwi ko sila,' says
Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas |
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How do these thinkers see a post-pandemic Philippines?
In Part 1, we feature economics, business, politics, and more
In
Part 2, we highlight the views of thought leaders from various professions –
lawyer, doctor, teacher, social entrepreneur
In
Part 3, we highlight the views of thought leaders from the technology sector
All 3 by Tristan Zinampan April 07, 14 and 21 2020 |
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Emergencies and Charity. A reflection by Cardinal Luis Antonio
Tagle
Mar 26, 2020 Vatican News - English |
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Vatican to hold
Easter celebrations without congregation due
to virus
Agence France-Presse March 15, 2020
The Vatican says all general audiences and the Angelus presided over by Pope
Francis will be livestreamed until April 12.
The Vatican said March 15, that its traditional Easter week celebrations
would be held this year without worshippers due to the
coronavirus.
"Because of the current global public health emergency, all the liturgical
celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the physical presence of the
faithful," the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household said in a statement. |
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Coronavirus outbreak: Metro Manila residents face water crisis
Mar 9, 2020 CNN Philippines
Experts say frequent hand washing is an effective way to fight the coronavirus
disease.
But what happens to communities that have poor
supply of clean water? |
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Loving your country is very different from loving your
government
Jaira Roxas March 16, 2020
'I love the Philippines. I love the people in it.... So I will not turn a
blind eye when government incompetence makes these people suffer even more.' |
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Businesses worry more about Duterte gov’t than
novel
coronavirus
Ralf Rivas February 4, 2020
Numbers seem to say that the impact of the novel coronavirus on the economy is
minimal. But this does not appease the business community. |
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Law of Duterte Land: War on the Law
Part 1
March 21, 2020
Is there an ongoing war on the law?
Part 2: DOJ and warrantless arrests
March 29, 2020
Law of Duterte Land: The rule of law in the time of the coronavirus
April 06, 2020
President Duterte's special powers under the Bayanihan Law have begun to be
exercised
A failure of execution
Ronald D. Holmes and Paul D. Hutchcroft April 05, 2020
Despite lacking a coherent pandemic strategy,
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is tightening his grip |
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Philippines orders
evacuation of Filipinos in Iraq -
Etc.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says Alert Level 4 calling for mandatory
evacuation has been raised in the country |
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REMARK: Many things have been changed, this is
Archive about:
Regions, Provinces, Administrative divisions, some Cities -
some with museums - etc.,
Cebu Province "Special", Etc. |
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Official
Gazette the official journal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Presidential Communications Group or simply the Communications Group
a collective name for the newly formed offices within the Office of the
President of the Philippines and refers to the following positions and offices:
the Presidential Spokesman and the
Presidential Communications Office
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Malacañan Palace
Malacañang Palace, or officially, Malacañan Palace, is the official
residence of the President of the Philippines
look MUCH more about the palace
HERE and
The official residence of the
President of the Philippines in the Visayas |
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The Roman Catholic Church
and
The Pope and the Vatican
in the Philippine culture
The Church's & religious
leaders' opinion - Etc.
e.g. vice versa Malacañang's and "Duterte's dictator administration's" - Etc. |
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2016: Change is here
Dec 30, 2016Watch Rappler's 2016 yearender video
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Do you agree that ‘change is here?’
July 26, 2017
Change, the key promise of President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016, remains elusive to
many, but others concede things have invariably been altered. For better, or for
worse? |
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Timothy Snyder on tyranny, truth and democracy
April 03, 2020
In this interview with Rappler’s Maria Ressa, Snyder talks about the interesting
political patterns he’s observed in his study of history, and what this might
mean for the future of democracies |
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PH rule of law ranking under Duterte continues to plummet
Lian Buan March 13, 2020
In the recently released WJP 2020 Rule of Law index, the Philippines ranked 91st
out of 128 in the overall score for "rule of law," a steady decline in ranking
since 2015, when it ranked No. 51.
At No. 91 in 2020, the Philippines' ranking in the Rule of Law index is on a
steady decline since 2016, making its average annual percentage drop one of the
5 worst in the world. |
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Weaponizing the law against democratic dissent
February 19, 2020
How has the law been used to muzzle democratic dissent?
“Lawfare,” described as the perversion of the law and its weaponization as a
tool to silence dissent, is a phenomenon known globally. In the Philippines,
activists, journalists, and opposition leaders have been on the receiving end of
the weaponization of the law. -- Int’l Forum on Lawfare: Weaponizing the
Law vs Democratic Dissent
February 21, 2020
Understanding 'lawfare' and unpacking the stories and experiences against the
weaponization of the law are among the topics to be discussed at the Manila
leg of the international forum.
Legal experts, civil society organizations, and sectoral groups gather in an
international forum on February 21, to tackle how the law is being used to
muzzle democratic dissent. Look also
the article and
HIGHLIGHTS: Forum on weaponizing the law vs democratic dissent
February 23, 2020 - with Videos -- Sereno slams silent Duterte critics as enablers
Lian Buan February 22, 2020 - with Video
'By refusing to tax him on his sworn duty to promote justice, these sectors abet
the continued desecration and demolition of institutions of justice and
accountability,' says former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
In a bold speech that accused President Rodrigo Duterte of killing the
Philippine Constitution, former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno slammed the
silent critics as enablers of what she called an anti-reason and anti-science
government. --
'To Be in History: Dark Days of Authoritarianism'
Book on Martial Law launched: 'It is happening again'
May 05, 2019
The newly launched book 'To Be in History: Dark Days of Authoritarianism' aims
to remind Filipinos about the struggle for freedom during the
Marcos regime.
Seeing similarities between the present and the Philippines' dark days under
military rule, Martial Law survivors launched a book documenting their
experiences to remind Filipinos about their past. --
A petty dictator
Vergel O. Santos December 21, 2019
The significance of Cory’s book cannot be overemphasized. Her stature alone
lends it the poundage of truth needed to crush the creeping conspiracy to not
only distort, but flat-out falsify the history of the period to rehabilitate its
villains.
Duterte: It is my job to kill
Sofia Tomacruz March 10, 2020
'It is my job to scare people, to intimidate people, and to kill people,' says
President Rodrigo Duterte in a speech before local officials
Duterte: Don't be president if you can't kill
Sofia Tomacruz March 03, 2020 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte also says he does not see anyone 'fit' to serve as
president after him
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The right to be entertained
Vergel O. Santos February 29, 2020
At any rate, relative to the ABS-CBN case, press freedom has not resonated
widely enough. But things seem promising.
A serious sociopolitical conflict is developing over the
Duterte regime’s campaign to take away the ABS-CBN franchise. The conditions
are made for it: As the largest independent broadcast network, ABS-CBN simply
has no place in President Duterte’s authoritarian designs. |
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Women take charge in the House of Representatives
March 12, 2020
In the macho world of the House of Representatives, female legislators are
unafraid to speak up.
As the world observes Women's Month, Rappler will sit down with 3 influential
congresswomen to discuss the crucial role that women play in governance and how
it's like to be a female leader under Duterte.
The panel are:
- Sharon Garin, AAMBIS-OWA representative and House committee on economic
affairs chairperson
- Bernadette Herrera, Bagong Henerasyon representative and House deputy majority
leader
- Sarah Elago, Kabataan representative
Look also
this article |
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Sinag Maynila 2020 disqualifies film critical of Duterte from
festival lineup, director speaks up
February 22, 2020
Filmmaker Jay Altarejos calls out festival co-founder Brillante Mendoza,
challenging him to disclose the true reason for his film's disqualification |
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Lives in danger as red-tagging campaign intensifies
Jodesz Gavilan February 20, 2020
Ibon Foundation says the red-tagging by the Duterte government is the 'first
step in a much larger and more sinister agenda'
UPLB alliance calls on school officials to protect students from red-tagging
Alvin James Magno May 25, 2020
A video of a student demonstration in the UPLB campus is included in a military
propaganda about progressive organizations being 'recruiters' of communists
IMPORTANT: Read ALL links in the articles |
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Duterte's final gambit to end insurgency: task force vs
communists
JC Gotinga May 14, 2020
If the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict sees the
ABS-CBN shutdown as a counterinsurgency issue, that's because the task force is
meant to sniff out 'rebel influence' from anywhere.
When the government ordered ABS-CBN off the air on May 5, journalists and
various groups immediately denounced it as an attack on press freedom. President
Rodrigo Duterte had finally made good on his threat to block the network’s
franchise renewal. |
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The media is important for a vibrant democracy
Rob Julian M. Maghinang February 20, 2020
'By threatening to shut down the
Philippine Daily Inquirer,
Rappler, and
ABS-CBN, Duterte is trying to discourage any discussions that do not fall in
line with his views'
HIGHLIGHTS: Forum on weaponizing the law vs democratic dissent
February 23, 2020 - with Videos
Legal experts, civil society organizations, and sectoral groups gather in an
international forum to talk about how 'lawfare'
Media and lawfare: Journalists 'woke up to a storm' under Duterte administration
Jene-Anne Pangue February 22, 2020
'2020 should be the time for action, and should be a time for reflection that
leads to very concrete steps,' says Rappler managing editor Glenda Gloria
Sereno slams silent Duterte critics as enablers
Lian Buan February 22, 2020 - with Video
'By refusing to tax him on his sworn duty to promote justice, these sectors abet
the continued desecration and demolition of institutions of justice and
accountability,' says former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
In a bold speech that accused President Rodrigo Duterte of killing the
Philippine Constitution, former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno slammed the
silent critics as enablers of what she called an anti-reason and anti-science
government. |
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Tanya Hamada on navigating PH civic space
January 08, 2020
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to
democracy activist Tanya Hamada about what the Philippines can learn from other
countries in terms of utilizing civic space |
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Southern Metro police chief
snatches GMA reporter's phone, deletes video of
Traslacion
commotion
Rambo Talabong January 10, 2020 - with Videos of the incident
Brigadier General Nolasco Bathan, the chief of the Southern Police District,
didn't like it that broadcast journalist Jun Veneracion captured on video how
cops dragged a devotee to the ground
PNP general who snatched reporter's phone promoted again
Rambo Talabong February 13, 2020
Brigadier General Nolasco Bathan now holds the second highest position in the
National Capital Region Police Office
Nolasco Bathan: The general who snatched a journalist’s phone
Rambo Talabong January 12, 2020
Brigadier General Nolasco Bathan has a history of getting entangled with
controversy. Will he survive this latest one?
PNP Press Corps: General Bathan violated police code
Rambo Talabong January 10, 2020
Under Philippine National Police rules, 'conduct unbecoming of a police officer'
can merit dismissal, suspension from the service, or demotion
Año: Generals should never snatch cell phones. Period.
Rambo Talabong January 10, 2020
The PNP launches an investigation, but stops short of relieving Brigadier
General Nolasco Bathan to ensure an impartial probe
Militant lawmakers slam 'police brutality' at Nazareno 2020
January 10, 2020
House Deputy Minority Leader Carlos Zarate says the PNP's 'use of excessive
force' against the devotees turned the Traslacion into 'a police march rather
than a show of faith and devotion to the Black Nazarene'
Southern Metro chief sorry: I mistook GMA reporter as a threat
Rambo Talabong January 10, 2020 - with Video
Asked repeatedly about the recording of him instructing another cop to delete
Jun Veneracion's video, Brigadier General Nolasco Bathan only says, 'I don't
know' |
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FALSE: Photo of Duterte in aerial survey of areas 'hit
by Ursula' in Visayas
December 28, 2019
The photos are taken in December 2017, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm
Urduja, which also went through the Visayas |
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Philippines and United States’ Visiting Forces Agreement - VFA
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Videos
UPDATED March 18, 2020
Senate hearing on PH-U.S. Visiting Forces Agreement - Termination - Etc.
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After President Rodrigo threatened to scrap the Philippines and United States’
Visiting Forces Agreement, senators on Thursday, February 6, hold a hearing on
the decades-old defense pact.
The review takes place as lawmakers ask Duterte to hold off on withdrawing from
the VFA as it deliberates on the agreement’s impact, benefits, and costs.
Philippines sent VFA notice of termination to U.S. February 11, 2020 Look the
Videos:
Philippines: US territory or China’s province?
GMA Public Affairs Feb 27, 2020 - Feb 28, 2020 INQUIRER.net
AND the
articles:
Is China our new America?
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Lorenzana welcomes suspension of VFA repeal
JC Gotinga June 03, 2020
'In times of crises and global uncertainty, it is our belief that nations are
only made stronger if we work together and focus our efforts on tackling the
various challenges that confront us all,' says Defense Secretary Delfin
Lorenzana
Philippines suspends VFA termination for now
Sofia Tomacruz June 02, 2020
The United States welcomes the suspension, which will last for an initial period
of 6 months
Ex-VFA chief Edilberto Adan on cutting the military pact with the U.S.
March 18, 2020 - with Video
Former Visiting Forces Agreement Commission executive director Edilberto Adan
talks about the importance of the military deal and the impact of its repeal.
The
Video: Kapangyarihan ng presidente, hanggang saan ang limitasyon?
GMA Public Affairs March 10, 2020
Hanggang saan nga ba ang kapangyarihan ng Pangulo? ‘Yan ang tanong ng ilang
senador na dumulog sa Supreme Court para maghain ng petition hinggil sa VFA. Ang
buong detalye, panoorin sa video!
After Senate files VFA petition, Duterte insists: 'I refuse to be compelled'
Sofia Tomacruz March 10, 2020
In asserting he wants the deal scrapped, President Rodrigo Duterte rules out any
effort to 'discuss this with anybody'
At last, Senate asks Supreme Court to define limits of Duterte's power
Lian Buan March 09, 2020 - with Video
'I'm sure my colleagues will agree na dapat talaga there cannot be absolutism in
our government,' says Senator Richard Gordon.
By filing a petition challenging the President's unilateral termination of the
Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the Senate, for the first time in the 3 years
of this administration, has asked the Supreme Court to define the limits of
President Rodrigo Duterte's presidential power.
The Video:
Senators talk to reporters after asking SC to clarify role in treaty termination
ABS-CBN News March 09, 2020
Senators ask Supreme Court: Order Duterte to seek our concurrence on VFA
scrapping
Lian Buan March 09, 2020
This marks the first time that senators of the majority bloc are challenging a
policy of the Duterte administration before the Supreme Court
U.S. admiral on VFA repeal: A little disappointing but relationship not lost
JC Gotinga March 07, 2020
US Pacific Fleet Commander John Aquilino is leading a port call of the aircraft
carrier strike group Theodore Roosevelt in Vietnam, which uncharacteristically
skipped the Philippines in its Indo-Pacific voyage
Senate adopts resolution questioning Duterte power to solely end treaties
Aika Rey March 02, 2020
The Senate leadership intends to ask the Supreme Court this week to rule on
whether President Rodrigo Duterte can end treaties such as the PH-US Visiting
Forces Agreement without Senate concurrence
Choose U.S. or China? Carpio offers 3rd way
Carmela Fonbuena February 28, 2020
Terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement will make the PH-US Mutual Defense
Treaty and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement useless, says retired
justice Antonio Carpio
Hope for VFA? 'Door is not totally shut,' says PH envoy to US
Carmela Fonbuena February 28, 2020
'We cannot ignore a country like the US,' says Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez
Can PH defend itself without U.S. help? We can, we will, we should – AFP
JC Gotinga February 27, 2020
The die is cast, says the military
The Video:
Duterte on VFA abrogation: PH can handle its own problems
Feb 27, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
President Duterte is confident that the country will survive as a nation and
will be able to solve its own problems without relying on anyone, particularly
the United States.
Duterte insists VFA repeal not a ‘knee-jerk reaction’
JC Gotinga February 26, 2020
‘I am the most deliberate. That’s why I’m awake until 6 o’clock, just thinking
of what I have to do,’ says the President
'Fortunately,' there won’t be pushback from military over VFA – Trillanes
JC Gotinga February 19, 2020
The former Navy sailor who led two mutinies says the Armed Forces of the
Philippines is a professional institution, and will weather the President’s
order to repeal the pact with its biggest military ally
The Video: Bato
defends loyalty to Duterte: 'He represents the Filipino people'
Feb 19, 2020 ABS-CBN News
There is nothing wrong with being loyal to President Rodrigo Duterte who is
duly-elected to lead the country, said Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a day after
drawing flak for flaunting his biases.
DJ Chacha slams Dela Rosa: Just resign and be Duterte's bodyguard
February 19, 2020
'When you're a public servant and your loyalty is towards a person and not
towards the country, ang tawag diyan, tuta,' she says
She was reacting to Dela Rosa’s statement on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat
to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) and against media giant
ABS-CBN’s legislative franchise renewal. Balba is a DJ of MOR, which is
under ABS-CBN.
No more VFA? PH, U.S. ‘will work out something else’ – Romualdez
JC Gotinga February 18, 2020
Nothing’s certain, but based on history, the two countries will figure out a way
to move bilateral relations forward, says the Philippine ambassador to the US
Senators to question VFA termination at Supreme Court
Aika Rey February 16, 2020
No less than Senate President Vicente Sotto III is preparing the petition
raising the need for Senate concurrence in ending treaties
Trump 'fine' with VFA termination? 'He deserves to be reelected,' says Duterte
Aika Rey February 16, 2020
Malacañang says President Duterte 'is glad that the American President
understands and respects his decision to end the Visiting Forces Agreement'
'Stop whining,' Locsin says after PH sends notice of VFA termination
Sofia Tomacruz February 13, 2020
'Time to grow up,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
Panelo contradicts Panelo: No Trump, Duterte phone call after all
Sofia Tomacruz February 13, 2020 - with Video
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo admits to reporters there was no
scheduled call to begin with.
Trump 'fine' with end of Visiting Forces Agreement
Agence France-Presse February 13, 2020
'If they would like to do that, that's fine, we'll save a lot of money,' Trump
tells reporters at the White House, touting his 'very good relationship' with
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
No more military exercises with US when VFA lapses – Lorenzana
JC Gotinga February 13, 2020
Although planned joint exercises may still continue in the next 6 months, there
won’t be any when the termination of the military pact takes effect after that
period, says the defense chief
Robredo to Duterte: Why so quick to act on VFA but slow on novel coronavirus?
JC Gotinga February 12, 2020
Vice President Leni Robredo questions the President's motive for scrapping the
VFA, especially since members of his own Cabinet warned that it would largely be
against the Philippines' own interests
Tolentino 'advises' AFP to ask for U.S. equipment when VFA ends
Aika Rey February 12, 2020
'Baka naman makahingi tayo ng p'wede nating gamitin,' says Senator Francis
Tolentino as 'advice' to new AFP chief Felimon Santos Jr
VFA termination a 'national tragedy,' says Del Rosario
Sofia Tomacruz February 12, 2020
'It is not what we do; it is not what is right,' says former foreign secretary
Albert Del Rosario, urging the Duterte government to reconsider its decision
'Not in session hall?' 6 senators allied with Duterte withdraw vote in VFA
review reso
Aika Rey February 12, 2020
Senator Sotto asks Senator Marcos: 'Then why did you not object? Senator Dela
Rosa abstained. If you were in the session hall, then you should have
abstained.'
Guevarra: PH will survive without VFA with Americans
Lian Buan February 12, 2020
Whether the President's advisers agree with him on the termination of the
military deal is now 'water under the bridge,' says the justice secretary
U.S. defense chief: Terminating VFA 'a move in the wrong direction'
JC Gotinga February 12, 2020
Losing the Visiting Forces Agreement would be a setback in countering
China’s aggression
in the Asia Pacific region, says US Defense Secretary Mark Esper
TIMELINE: Duterte's threats to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement
Sofia Tomacruz February 11, 2020
The Philippines' notice it is terminating the military pact triggers a 180-day
countdown until the agreement expires. How did we get here?
Senate divided as Philippines sends VFA notice of termination to U.S.
Aika Rey February 11, 2020
Pro-administration senators withdraw their votes in an already approved
Senate resolution that urges the President to review the Visiting Forces
Agreement before terminating it
Military members disagree with VFA termination – senior officers
JC Gotinga February 11, 2020
Scrapping the key military pact with the US is disadvantageous to the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, say two senior military officers who spoke on
condition of anonymity
PH notice of VFA termination to have 'significant implications' on relations,
says U.S.
Sofia Tomacruz February 11, 2020
The United States says it will 'carefully consider' its next moves as it
'remains committed' to its friendship with the Philippines
Philippines sends VFA notice of termination to U.S.
Sofia Tomacruz February 11, 2020
'The Executive Secretary sent the message to Secretary Teddyboy Locsin and the
latter signed the notice of termination as sent to the US government today,'
says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
What will happen to PH military if the VFA is terminated?
JC Gotinga February 11, 2020
Can joint military exercises with American troops continue without the Visiting
Forces Agreement? At the very least, mounting them would become a lot more
difficult.
In whose interest? Netizens question gov't scrapping of VFA
Gaby Baizas February 11, 2020
‘Behold this President, his personal issues over [the] nation’s welfare,’
netizen says
PH-U.S. military operations could ‘disappear’ if VFA scrapped – U.S. official
JC Gotinga February 11, 2020
Some 300 joint activities between Philippine and U.S. forces require the VFA as
a basis for operations, says U.S. Assistant Secretary of State R. Clarke Cooper
Senate urges Duterte to reconsider plan to scrap VFA
JC Gotinga February 10, 2020
Senators say they should first review the ramifications of withdrawing from the
agreement that allows for the presence of US military troops in the Philippines
With VFA uncertain, Duterte lashes out at U.S. once again
Sofia Tomacruz February 10, 2020
'Si Trump pati 'yung others are trying to save the Visiting Forces Agreement.
Sabi ko, ayaw ko,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
No order from Duterte yet to terminate VFA
JC Gotinga February 08, 2020
'This is fake news,' says the defense secretary about Salvador Panelo's claim
that the President has taken steps to instruct Foreign Secretary Locsin to send
the notice of termination to the US
Contrary to an earlier statement from the presidential spokesperson,
President Rodrigo Duterte has not yet ordered Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin
Jr to send the US notice to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA),
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Saturday afternoon, February 8.
Despite risks, Duterte orders Locsin to terminate VFA
Sofia Tomacruz February 07, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte ignores the calls of top security and foreign
officials to first review the defense agreement
FULL TEXT: Locsin on impact assessment of VFA termination
February 06, 2020 - with video
What is at stake and is the Philippines ready to terminate the VFA?
With threats to scrap VFA, Duterte gambles Phillippines' security
Sofia Tomacruz February 6, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte's latest outburst against the US isolates the country
from its oldest ally and sows uncertainty against the threat of any Chinese
aggression
Locsin: Risky for PH to terminate visiting forces agreement with U.S.
Sofia Tomacruz February 06, 2020
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says the 'continuance of the agreement is
deemed to be more beneficial' to the country
No termination yet: Locsin instead wants 'vigorous review' of VFA
Rambo Talabong February 06, 2020
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr admits he and defense chief Delfin
Lorenzana were not consulted before President Duterte announced his order to
terminate the PH-US Visiting Forces Agreement
Lacson questions ending VFA to get Dela Rosa's visa back
Aika Rey January 24, 2020
Senator Panfilo Lacson says the Supreme Court needs to 'act soonest' on whether
a two-third vote by the Senate is needed to terminate international treaties.
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U.S. Senate panel OKs ban on PH officials in
De Lima, EJK
cases
Aika Rey December 12, 2019
The US travel ban and the freezing of assets would cover Philippine officials
and security forces responsible for extrajudicial killings and the detention of
Senator Leila de Lima.
The US resolution also condemns the "harassment, arrest, and unjustified
judicial proceedings" against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa.
The US Senate urged the Philippine government to guarantee the freedom of the
press and
drop all charges against Maria Ressa and Rappler.
U.S. senators to Duterte: Human rights violations must end
Sofia Tomacruz January 10, 2020
'While we remain a steadfast ally of the Philippines, we also remain resolute in
defending human rights and the rule of law,' says US Democratic Senator Edward
Markey
After U.S. cancels Bato's visa, Duterte threatens to scrap visiting forces
agreement
Sofia Tomacruz January 23, 2020
Despite President Rodrigo Duterte's verbal warning, the visiting forces
agreement is a treaty that can only be repealed by an act of Congress
Imee Marcos spreads 'tsismis': U.S. 'revokes' Lorenzana's visa
too
Aika Rey January 23, 2020 - with Video
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he doesn't know what Senator Imee Marcos
is talking about.
As if we haven't had enough of it,
Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday, January 23,
spread some gossip in a media forum.
In the forum, Marcos was asked about her reaction to the
cancellation of the US
visa of her colleague, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. She said she's heard
about it, adding that it seemed other officials have been "blacklisted" too.
There's news about that and I know that Senator Bato would not be able to go to
the US. There's news that other officials like Secretary Delfin Lorenzana were
blacklisted or held at the airport too.
U.S. Senate passes resolution seeking Magnitsky sanctions vs PH officials
Sofia Tomacruz January 09, 2020
The resolution calls on US President Donald Trump to determine if Philippine
officials responsible for extrajudicial killings and Senator Leila de Lima's
detention would face travel and financial restrictions
U.S. Senator Durbin: De Lima case 'important test' for PH democracy
Sofia Tomacruz January 09, 2020 - with Video
'There is an easy and honorable way forward,' says Senator Richard Durbin as he
reiterates his call to release Senator Leila de Lima or ensure her a fair trial
De Lima submitting list of ‘persecutors’ to U.S. state department
Janella Paris January 04, 2020
She also says she would not release her full list until the US state department
comes up with its own, so as not to preempt the agency
U.S. Senator Markey: Duterte's threats will not silence us
Sofia Tomacruz January 03, 2020
'President Duterte is sorely mistaken if he thinks he can silence my voice and
that of my colleagues,' says United States Senator Edward Markey after he is
barred from entering the Philippines
PH bars entry of 3rd U.S. senator backing De Lima release
January 01, 2020
Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts is the author of the resolution which
condemns Senator Leila de Lima's detention and denounces human rights offenders
in extrajudicial killings as well as media harassment in the country
U.S. Senator Durbin: Duterte's visa threat 'insult' to Fil-Ams, PH democracy
JC Gotinga December 31, 2019
The Democrat senator reiterates his call for the release of Senator Leila de
Lima from detention, or a 'quick and credible' trial of the 'questionable' cases
against her
Not 'fake news': Documents show U.S. sanctions vs De Lima accusers valid
Sofia Tomacruz December 30, 2019 - with Video
3 documents debunk questions on the validity of U.S. sanctions against
Philippine officials involved in the detention of Senator Leila de Lima
U.S. senator urges PH to free De Lima, drop threats vs Maria Ressa
Sofia Tomacruz December 29, 2019
United States Senator Patrick Leahy vows to continue standing up for human
rights in the Philippines after President Rodrigo Duterte bars him from entering
the country
Why the Global Magnitsky Act matters to the Philippines
Sofia Tomacruz December 21, 2019
With a US Senate committee passing a resolution invoking the Global Magnitsky
Act, Philippine officials face the prospect of being denied US visas and having
their assets there frozen
U.S. senators misled over PH officials ban? De Lima: ‘Nakakatawa naman ito’
Mara Cepeda December 15, 2019
Senator Leila de Lima tells Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo her
detention is a 'test case for your boss’ attempt to flex his tyrannical
ambitions'
Locsin calls ‘idiotic’ US Senate panel’s resolution vs PH officials
Mara Cepeda December 15, 2019
The Philippines' top diplomat cites the 'separation of powers and the
independence of nations' as he hits the US foreign relations committee
resolution citing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
HRW: De Lima's persecution shows Duterte's 'increasing
authoritarianism'
Jodesz Gavilan November 20, 2019
Karapatan also likens the situation of Senator Leila De Lima with the experience
of hundreds of political prisoners facing alleged trumped-up charges under
President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Aquino to Filipinos: Speak now before you're stifled like De Lima
Mara Cepeda November 20, 2019 - with Video
'Habang hindi pa tayo tinamaan, hindi kaya mas marapat dito na tayo manindigan?
Kaysa naman maramdaman na natin ang nararamdaman ni Leila nang dire-diretso,"
says former president Noynoy Aquino
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Lawlessness in the Philippines under Duterte
Rappler Investigative Team December 10, 2019
Newsbreak, Rappler's investigative and research section, tracks stories that
depict lawlessness in the Philippines, aided by policies and orders that veer
toward authoritarianism
The
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Newsbreak Chats 2019: The year in stupidity
December 18
Rappler senior editors discuss the events that shaped
the Philippines in 2019, what issues hounded Duterte, and what 2020 will bring.
It has been a crazy 2019, filled with controversies from all branches of the
Philippine government.
Will democracy continue to decline in 2020?
Duterte’s foul attacks on big business: What is he up to?
JC Punongbayan December 19, 2019
The Duterte government has shown a propensity to disrespect contracts, ignore
property rights, and harass businesses |
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The Philippines, a killing field
Miriam Grace A. Go November 07, 2019
Sometime ago, a journalist friend and I were looking into post-Duterte
scenarios, particularly about the legacy he would leave – first, in our armed
institutions, and second in society at large – given his “kill, kill, kill”
mentality.
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Bilibid returnees die in Duterte administration blunders
Lian Buan, Rambo Talabong, and Jodesz Gavilan December 14, 2019 - with
Video
Part 1: Massive errors in record-keeping and ill-prepared facilities keep
thousands in jail for months, and kill at least 4 convict returnees. They regret
heeding the President's call.
In Malacañang on September 4, President Rodrigo Duterte issued a live television
warning to heinous crime convicts who were previously released on good conduct
time allowance (GCTA): surrender or be hunted.
"If you do not, then beginning at this hour, you are a fugitive from justice,"
Duterte said, without citing a law, without a court order, and without so
much a written memorandum, even though
GCTA, once granted, can never be revoked.
The President offered a P1-million bounty for each of them. Dead or alive.
Unqualified GCTA returnees lose jobs, are detained for months
Text and photos by MICHELLE ABAD December 15, 2019
Part 2: Even if many are not heinous crime convicts, former inmates turn
themselves in to the Correctional Institution for Women out of fear of the
President. Administrative lapses make them worry they won’t be home for
Christmas.
Bantag tries to slay Bilibid's old monsters, Duterte-style
Lian Buan, Rambo Talabong and Jodesz Gavilan December 16, 2019
Part 3: Gerald Bantag literally bulldozed his way to get rid of shanties inside
Bilibid on his first week. Will it work in fixing congestion and criminality? We
take an inside look.
Fixing the Bureau of Corrections Government walks a tightrope
Lian Buan, Rambo Talabong, Jodesz Gavilan, and Michelle Abad December 18, 2019
Conclusion: The GCTA crisis is a symptom of an institutional problem
inside the Bureau of Corrections. Will a Duterte-style approach work? |
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REPORT: The Uncounted Dead of Duterte's Drug War
Sheila Coronel, Mariel Padilla, David Mora, and The Stabile Center for
Investigative Journalism Aug 19, 2019
Huge numbers of deaths have gone uncounted in Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte’s drug war. What does that mean for due process, and for the countries
that emulate him?
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Duterte to fire Robredo if she helps probes vs drug war
Rambo Talabong November 17, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte prohibits Vice President and now Inter-Agency
Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs co-chair Leni Robredo from aiding foreign
investigations against his so-called war on drugs.
State secrets? De Lima, Lagman slam Duterte for restricting Robredo
Rambo Talabong November 17, 2019
'Why the hesitance to share information as to high-value drug lords and related
matters with VP Leni? Are they hiding something? |
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100,000 Maranao sign petition to halt planned military camps
in Marawi
JC Gotinga November 18, 2019
Increased military presence in
the war-ravaged city may rile up residents'
cultural and religious sensitivities, and take up land that has historic meaning
to the
Maranao people, the petitioners say. |
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Duterte's sense of history
Vicente L. Rafael November 10, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte's version of historical time is one of unending
trauma, where experience outstrips expression.
What's the difference between President Rodrigo Duterte and his predecessors?
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The 47th anniversary of
Martial Law
Hayskul Batch '73: We were the martial law teenagers
Gilbert Yap Tan September 21, 2019
As we sang our graduation song, we became misty-eyed at the thought of our
inevitable separation... of the beginning of a new phase in our lives under the
New Society, the euphemism given to Martial Law.
When Martial Law was declared in 1972 and changed the dynamics of our
relationships; paranoia became the order of the day. And our lives were never
the same again.
Martial law 'peaceful'? Netizens debate severity of Marcos regime
Gaby Baizas September 21, 2019
Was the Philippines under Martial Law as peaceful as Marcos apologists make it
out to be?
Martial
law: The pill I had to take
Rio S. Aburido September 21, 2019
In my grandfather’s house, the name Marcos and the idea of martial law was like
a pill that could cure a malignant disease. But the pill is so bitter, and even
unfit for human consumption.
Martial Law anniversary reminder for Filipinos to fight despotic rule
September 21, 2019
'Higit sa pag-alala, ang araw na ito ay isang panawagan… na gampanan ang ating
iisang tungkulin na siguruhing walang lugar ang kahit sinong diktador sa isang
bayang malaya,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the 47th anniversary of
Martial Law
Youth stand up against authoritarian rule on 47th Martial Law anniversary
Jaia Yap September 21, 2019
Young people all over
the Philippines amplify calls to uphold national sovereignty, fight for the
rights of marginalized sectors such as farmers and the urban poor, and end
attacks to government critics
Countering Marcos propaganda with stories of resistance
Vec Alporha September 21, 2019
Marcos' Martial Law is not only a story of how the oppressors oppressed. It is
also the story of how the oppressed resisted.
Shouldn’t
we call ourselves 'martial law babies' too?
Karl Patrick Wilfred M. Suyat September 21, 2019
Our generation of activists now bellow in the streets, 'Marcos-Duterte, walang
pinagkaiba!' Indeed, these twin fascists had never differed. |
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Part 1: How the Marcoses are using social media to reclaim Malacañang
Disinformation, coordinated amplification, use of an extensive network of
anonymously-managed pages and groups are part of the Marcos comeback playbook
Part 2:
NETWORKED PROPAGANDA
How the Marcoses are rewriting history
Messages posted on groups and pages monitored by Rappler's Sharktank typically
also glorified the virtues of authoritarian rule
Conclusion: NETWORKED PROPAGANDA
False narratives from the Marcos arsenal
Conclusion: For the Marcos comeback playbook, facts don't matter
All Gemma Bagayaua-Mendoza November 20, 21, 22, 2019 |
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Deep dive into the Marcos networked propaganda
February 25, 2020 - with Video
The massive
propaganda and targeted disinformation produced and amplified by Marcos and
Duterte fan pages, YouTube channels, and social media influencers.
This networked propaganda, which sought to alter public perception on the
Marcoses, was mapped using Rappler’s Sharktank database. This has tracked over
360 pages and over 280 groups supporting the Marcoses.
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Marcos vs Robredo
Vergel O. Santos October 12, 2019
To be sure, too many incredible things have happened in the Supreme Court,
precisely in cases where Duterte had an interest
AGAIN "AboutPhilippines" may ask:
Is Duterte
"a Marcos
lapdog"
DURING TENSE POLITICAL TIMES Unity is Supreme Court's prime quest
Lian Buan October 12, 2019
Even in the Robredo-Marcos case, which is perceptibly a divisive issue, justices
are said to be having an 'emerging consensus' |
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Marlon Manuel on fighting inciting to sedition case vs Robredo
September 24, 2019 - with Video
On Tuesday, September 24, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with
human rights lawyer Marlon Manuel to discuss the case and what the harassment
against the opposition means to the rule of law
CIDG sues Robredo, LP, bishops for sedition over Bikoy videos |
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Threats to rule of law under Duterte
October 03, 2019
Is it time for lawyers in the Philippines to take to the streets, just like what
the world saw in Hong Kong?
The Concerned Lawyers for Civil Liberties (CLCL), a network of lawyers that
fought the policies of then-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,
recently
reconvened to plan actions against threats to rule of law under President
Rodrigo Duterte. |
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Majority of Filipinos think it's dangerous to publish anything
critical of Duterte admin
Sofia Tomacruz August 03, 2019
A June 2019 Social Weather Stations Survey shows 51% of Filipinos
agree it's dangerous to print or broadcast anything critical of the current
administration even if it is the truth.
A majority of Filipinos think it is risky to publicize criticism of the Duterte
administration even if it is truthful, Social Weather Stations (SWS) President
Mahar Mangahas said on August 3, Saturday.
PH lawyers revive decade-old group to protest Duterte policies
Lian Buan September 23, 2019
'Not since the dark years of Martial Law have our civil liberties and
fundamental rights been threatened and blatantly violated with such brazen
impunity,' says the group Concerned Lawyers for Civil Liberties
The
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Free to speak up (Even against PRRD?) - Mayroon nga ba talagang
freedom of expression sa Pilipinas?
GMA Public Affairs Aug 5, 2019
Para sa nakararami, malayang maglahad ng opinyon ang mga Pilipino dahil madalas
makakita ng kritisismo laban sa gobyerno lalo na sa social media. Kung tunay
ngang may freedom of expression, bakit tila may nakatatanggap ng paratang mula
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De Lima on the wreckage of the Duterte years and how to emerge
from it
Former congressman Walden Bello interviews detained Senator Leila de Lima. In
the first part of their interview, De Lima weighs in on
Philippines-China
relations, Dutertenomics, and
Metro Manila traffic.
Part 2 of 2
In the second part of Walden Bello's interview with Senator Leila de Lima, the
detained lawmaker talks about the Duterte Cabinet, the military, the GCTA mess,
and moves to crush the opposition
Both
Walden Bello September 15 - 16, 2019 |
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Panic time
Vergel O. Santos August 31, 2019
One never knows what an insecure President is capable of, and, where President
Duterte is concerned, the prospects are particularly dicey |
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When Duterte doesn't know what he's talking about
Pia Ranada September 23, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte speaks before fully understanding issues. He barks
orders before analyzing the situation and considering all angles. What do we do? |
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Mocha Uson NOW
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Uson Duterte gives Mocha Uson a new government post
Pia Ranada September 30, 2019 - With Video
The pro-Duterte blogger is appointed a deputy executive director at the
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
Uson has been appointed Deputy Executive Director V of the Overseas Workers
Welfare Administration (OWWA), according to a new list of presidential
appointees sent by Malacañang on Monday, September 30.
Robredo fact-checks Uson: Why let a fake news peddler get taxpayers' money?
Mara Cepeda January 17, 2020 - with Video
Known online propagandist and OWWA official Mocha Uson falsely claims the food
packs donated by the Vice President's office to the
Taal
victims contained only 5 pieces of pan de sal and a bottle of water
‘This gov’t is good at recycling garbage’: Netizens slam Mocha Uson's OWWA
appointment
Bonz Magsambol September 30, 2019
What do you think of the Duterte administration's move to bring Mocha Uson back
to government?
Controversial pro-Duterte blogger Mocha Uson is back in a government post. Her
return, however, is being criticized widely by netizens, with one common
sentiment being, “This government is good at recycling garbage."
Was Mocha Uson a candidate covered by the appointment ban?
Emil Marañon III October 01, 2019
Until all election rules are harmonized, we have to contend with loophole-ridden
laws and regulations that the likes of Mocha Uson and friends can easily take
advantage of.
Five months after failing to get a seat in the party-list elections,
AA-Kasosyo’s first nominee Mocha Uson has been appointed by President Rodrigo
Duterte as deputy executive director of the Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA).
After the news broke, the internet was abuzz with questions on why the
controversial blogger was appointed considering there is an appointment ban on
losing candidates within one year after the elections. |
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Filipinos and the politics of acceptance
by Frankie Concepcion December 06, 2016
What I have learned from history is that often, Filipinos have been asked to
accept the very tragedies which have defined us.
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Duterte: In the eyes of international media
Inquirer.net Jul 20, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte had always been under media scrutiny - not only here
in the Philippines but also abroad - even before he rose to power as the
country’s chief executive in the 2016 national elections.
Duterte at Valdai forum: Long tirade vs drugs, joke about 'killing girls'
Pia Ranada October 04, 2019 - with Video
Hosts repeatedly ask the verbose Philippine leader to wrap up his long answers,
in which he rants about the US, justifies his drug war, and even jokes about
'killing girls' |
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Covering up a national sellout
Vergel O. Santos August 03, 2019
When he
surrendered our sovereignty to China over some of our richest and most
strategic territorial waters, he not only committed treason outright, but
launched himself on a continuing crime of national betrayal. |
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Freud's libido and Duterte's jingoism
Senator Leila M. de Lima July 21, 2019
International relations are not built on drunken macho street-talk that Duterte
has been used to all his life as a mayor in the country’s southern backwaters.
For someone supposedly so afraid of war that he
gave away the
Philippines’ EEZ
to China, Duterte’s reckless taunting of the United States by ridiculously
invoking the PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) cannot be merely dismissed as a
joke. Duterte is obviously toying around with our national security and
international alliances. |
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Joke again? Lost in translation? Duterte says he 'ordered'
Loot ambush
Ryan Macasero September 18, 2019
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says enough leeway should be given to
a 'Bisaya President' who 'misspeaks the Filipino language'
“General Loot, putangina mo nanalo pa ng barangay – mayor. Inambush kita, animal
ka, buhay pa rin (General Loot, you son of a bitch, you even won as barangay –
mayor. I ambushed you, you animal, but you're still alive)," he said.
In his first month as Chief Executive, Duterte accused Loot of involvement in
the drug trade, which the then-mayor denied. Loot survived an ambush in May 2018 |
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The lawless Duterte presidency
Marites Dañguilan Vitug December 04, 2019
The Philippines has been transformed into a wilderness soaked in blood |
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THE DUTERTE INSULT LIST
Pia Ranada
Design by Jonathan Concepcion, Graphics by Raffy de Guzman
Interns: Ken Leonardo, Frances Roberto and Cecilia Pagdanganan
June 28, 2019
Three years of the Duterte presidency have come and gone and one thing is
certain: Rodrigo Duterte is the country's most foul-mouthed chief executive so
far. His expletive-peppered tirades are an almost daily reality. Once on a roll,
he won't press the breaks for anyone,
not
even God. Insults are part of Duterte's performative style of governance,
and even his diplomacy.
‘His word is law’: A list of Duterte’s verbal-only orders
Pia Ranada July 30, 2019
Aside from his order to stop PCSO games, President Rodrigo Duterte has made at
least 6 other policy pronouncements that were not followed up by written
documents defining their parameters and legal bases
5 challenges to Duterte's ‘fishing deal’ with China
Sofia Tomacruz July 30, 2019
Why President Duterte’s ‘verbal agreement’ allowing
China to fish in Philippine waters is unlawful and dangerous
Applause for death, drugs, sex jokes – that is the State of the Nation
Ana P. Santos July 30, 2019
The ramifications of these will outlast the next 3 years. Our institutions are
compromised and, along with it, our values as a people. |
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LOOK: 'Syokoy' Duterte effigy to be burned in People’s
SONA 2019
Samantha Bagayas July 22, 2019
Titled “Duterte-syokoy,” the effigy shows a likeness of the Philippine
mythological creature. It depicts Duterte at the West Philippine Sea clutching a
China flag, a gun, and a bag of cash.
'This is not the last': Thousands unite for People's SONA 2019
Samantha Bagayas July 22, 2019
Around 5,350 protesters march along Commonwealth Avenue to share their own
version of the state of the nation
IN PHOTOS: Art means uprising at the SONA 2019 protests
July 22, 2019
Protesters got creative as they created artwork to express their opposition to
the Duterte administration
IN PHOTOS: From Luzon to Mindanao, thousands cry 'Atin ang 'Pinas!'
July 22, 2019
As President Duterte delivers his 4th Station of the Nation Address, protesters
across the country call on Filipinos to fight for Philippine sovereignty |
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Just how bad was corruption during the Marcos years?
JC Punongbayan September 19, 2019
The Marcoses not only ransacked the economy, they also flaunted their loot to
the world |
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Robert Swift on the legal hunt for money
Martial Law victims
deserve
July 12, 2019
Are there Marcos assets left to be discovered? What challenges did the human
rights lawyer face in seeking compensation for the victims?
Swift is the lead counsel of victims who were recently
awarded $13.75 million by a United States court after 3 decades of work.
Since March, his team has been going around the Philippines to distribute checks
worth $1,500 (P76,965) each to at least 6,500 victims.
No PH admin supported compensation for martial law victims
Lian Buan July 16, 2019
The legal hunt for Marcos money is tedious and long, aggravated by the
non-cooperation of Philippine governments both current and past, according to
lawyer Robert Swift
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Does Duterte fulfill the dictator criteria? This book can help
us find out
Pia Ranada July 20, 2019
'How Democracies Die' by Levitsky and Ziblatt identifies signs of a budding
authoritarian and steps they take to subvert democracies. How does Rodrigo
Duterte measure up to their criteria?
The new normal |
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Duterte says safety comes at a price. Filipinos should know
what that price is.
Sheila S. Coronel August 20, 2019
'I spoke with families of the dead who told me their kin were shot while
watching TV at home, playing video games in a shop, dealing cards at a friend’s
wake, singing karaoke on the sidewalk, or buying bananas from a stall.'
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Assessing Duterte presidency at the halfway mark
June 26, 2019
The first 3 years of President Rodrigo Duterte's term will pass on June 30.
Political science associate professor Aries Arugay weighs in on the Chief
Executive's popularity, gains and losses, and challenges in the next half of his
term.
Duterte presidency in 5 minutes
June 26, 2019 - with Video
Here is a look at the defining moments of the first half of President Rodrigo
Duterte's administration in under 5 minutes
Duterte presidency 'domineering' challenge to PH democracy
Pia Ranada June 26, 2019
While quelling dissent could be 'efficient' for a president who wants to get
things done, political science expert Aries Arugay says democracy is also about
checks and balance
The
Halfway Mark
June 27, 2019
Assessing Rodrigo Duterte and the country at the midway point of his presidency |
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The highs and lows of the Duterte presidency
June 27, 2019
June 30 marks the third year since President Rodrigo Duterte was sworn into
office.
The past years were anything but calm in the Philippines as controversies and
issues hounded the Duterte presidency. His policies, including the bloody
anti-illegal drugs campaign and his stand on dealing with China in the West
Philippine Sea, have been criticized both at home and abroad.
Newsbreak team sits down to discuss the highs and lows of the Duterte
administration, the implications of his policies, and what can be expected in
the next 3 years. |
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IMPORTANT look:
The Duterte wealth: Unregistered law firm, undisclosed biz interests, rice
import deal for creditor
President Duterte and his children Sara and Paolo separately and together
offer token or opaque data that, under the law, they are required to reveal in
their SALNs
Duterte, Sara, Paolo mark big spikes in wealth, cash while in public office
How and why their fortunes are rising remain a mystery; the numbers do not seem
to add up, reports PCIJ
Duterte wealth untouched by elections
PCIJ: In Sara Duterte's case, some unusual situations are apparent, in terms of
sudden and sharp rise in her net worth
Dutertes mix up data on 23 business interests
The Dutertes have interests and engagements in at least 23 corporate entities,
the majority involving food and catering, freight and trucking services, and
education, according to a PCIJ investigation
Inconsistent declarations of Duterte relatives in gov’t
16 relatives of Duterte have worked or remain in government posts, according to
a PCIJ investigation
All by Malou Mahangas and Floreen Simon, Philippine Center for Investigative
Journalism April 03-04-05, 2019 --
Robredo on Duterte family wealth: All gov't officials must disclose assets
Mara Cepeda April 10, 2019 - with Video
Vice President Leni Robredo says all government employees, regardless of
position, are expected to be honest in declaring their wealth
Duterte slams PCIJ for investigating family's wealth
Mara Cepeda April 08, 2019 - with Video
It's none of your business, President Rodrigo Duterte tells the Philippine
Center for Investigative Journalism
PCIJ to Duterte: Explain wealth instead of losing your cool
April 07, 2019
'The PCIJ report was built on the Dutertes' own declarations in their SALNs and
data from official government records,' says PCIJ executive director Malou
Mangahas
-- IMPORTANT to look too:
Duterte's 2016 net worth: P27.4M
Lian Buan May 12, 2017
The President's latest Statement of Assets and Liabilities shows
his net worth at P27.4 million as of December 31, 2016, up by P3 million
compared to June 2016
Trillanes
on Duterte bank accounts: 'Prove me wrong'
Duterte donor Imee
Marcos not in his SOCE
Duterte's SALN: P3M from extra campaign donations
Jodesz Gavilan May 13, 2017
Duterte explains the additional P3 million in his
SALN, Statement of Assets and
Liabilities as of December 2016, saying this came from various donors he no
longer knows.
Duterte 'jokes' about mystery woman 'Vanessa'
Pia Ranada May 14, 2017
The President jokes of a wealthy single woman from Metro Manila who he brings
often during foreign trips.
This woman, he at first asserted, is the source of the additional P3 million*
($60,337) he declared in his recent Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net
Worth (SALN).
Duterte is also fond of women, and has not shied away from expressing admiration
for beautiful women, be it a government official or his own security aide. |
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When a mayor-president messes with local polls
March 25, 2019
We have not seen anything like this since the fall of the
Marcos dictatorship in
1986: a strongman inserting himself in the local elections by carpet-bombing his
enemies
IMPORTANT: LOOK
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HONESTY REQUIRED
Robredo: If you're not honest, don't run for public office
Sofia Tomacruz March 08, 2019 - with Video
'Ang honesty, napakalaking factor sa integrity ng isang tao. Kung wala kang
ganoon, dapat hindi mo iniisip maglingkod kasi paano ka makakapaglingkod kung
may problema ka sa sarili mo?' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Public officials legally required to be honest, says ex-ombudsman Morales
Lian Buan March 21, 2019
‘Honesty is, therefore, a matter of oath derived from legal sources, not a
matter of option driven by market forces,’ says former ombudsman Conchita Carpio
Morales
AboutPhilippines says very IMPORTANT to read incl. ALL the links in the articles
IMPORTANT. Look MUCH MORE about
MISSING HONESTY |
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Sara Duterte: All candidates lie,
honesty not an issue
Pia Ranada March 06, 2019
'Walang isang kandidato diyan na hindi nagsisinungaling,' says Davao City Mayor
Sara Duterte, shrugging off the criticism against senatorial bet Imee Marcos
For Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, senatorial candidate Imee Marcos' false
claims about academic degrees should not be an issue, because "everyone lies
anyway."
MISLEADING: Sara Duterte claims law doesn't require that
senators be honest
Pia Ranada March 10, 2019 - with Video
But the 1987 Constitution, which lists down requirements for senators, also
explicitly demands that public officials, including senators, to be honest
Sara insists honesty required of public officials but not of senatorial bets
Pia Ranada March 22, 2019 - with Videos
The presidential daughter and Hugpong campaign manager Sara Duterte reacts to
the statement of her aunt-in-law, former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
Now AboutPhilippines have to ask:
Is also Sara Duterte
an Imee Marcos
lapdog or just a Marcos lapdog |
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Nuelle Duterte takes back her name
Pia Ranada June 02, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte's niece is a full-on critic of the administration and
is not afraid to take a stand, no matter what you think of her surname. |
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Support Free and Fearless Journalism
When Power insists, "you're either with us
or against us," the space for a diversity of voices and ideas shrinks.
'The government is for all and not just those who agree with the policies of the
administration'
Filipinos
block online. Also the government bans - blocks in all ways for all critics!
When hate and anger are weaponized, it creates a spiral of silence.
When critical questions are simplistically equated with an anti-government
agenda, it requires courage to hold decision-makers accountable.
The
Videos
in the album 'FIGHT for Press & Speech Freedom and Journalism - Etc.':
IMPORTANT: LOOK MUCH MORE
about:
Defend
Speech & Press freedom |
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The Story of the Filipino: Filipino Aspirations
Published on Jul 18, 2018
The recent Pulse Asia survey listed down the top concerns of Filipinos which
include poverty reduction, job creation, and fighting criminality.
A week before the President’s State of the Nation Address, we listen to ordinary
Filipinos who share their aspirations - longing for a more comfortable life and
a better nation. |
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Senate hearings and much more on the SOGIE equality bill
August, September 2019
The Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality
holds its first public hearing on the SOGIE equality bill on Tuesday, August 20.
The committee, shaired by Senator Risa Hontiveros, holds an organizational
meeting before tackling the anti-discrimination bill.
Discussions on the SOGIE equality bill have been revived transgender woman
Gretchen Diez experienced discrimination in a Quezon City mall. |
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LOOK OLD archive:
Several links & videos with different "Pros and
cons" - Etc.
about the agenda "Federalism in the
Philippines" |
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Selling our memory to thieves
September 24, 2018
Martial Law was here in one blow decades ago, and is here now – in increments we
continue refusing to see.
We’re being robbed twice over, and we’re not doing anything about it except make
noise.
Malacañang says Marcos, Enrile can't twist Martial Law history
Paterno Esmaquel II September 24, 2018 - with Video
'We are implementing the law, and the law says there should be reparations paid
to victims of Martial Law' |
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Video
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Economist Emmanuel de Dios on soaring inflation under Duterte
September 11, 2018
Marites Vitug sits down with Emmanuel de Dios to discuss
economic issues and help make sense of the situation that Filipinos now find
themselves in
IMPORTANT: The links in the article
HERE
Duterte may issue EO to address inflation
Pia Ranada September 12, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte meets with his economic managers before the 29th
Cabinet meeting to discuss how to contain inflation
Businessmen say inflation 'manageable,' but gov't must act now
Ralf Rivas September 11, 2018
Businessmen urge policy makers to revise certain policies, especially now that
the causes of inflation are identified |
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VP Leni Robredo on leading the opposition
September 13, 2018
Vice President Leni Robredo about what she thinks the government should do to
address the plight of the poor and the role the opposition should play now. |
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Video
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Tommy Osmeña on governing as a mayor under Duterte
Cebu City Mayor
Tomas "Tommy" Osmeña speaks to Rappler on being a mayor under
President Rodrigo Duterte: getting stripped of police powers, facing threats,
but at the same time still being expected to locally promote key campaigns like
the
war on drugs and
federalism.
Osmeña, police clash anew: Why a checkpoint outside Cebu mayor’s house?
Ryan Macasero April 28, 2019
City Mayor Osmeña, who is being challenged by President Duterte's bet, says his
house is not even on a main thoroughfare, and the cops manning the checkpoint
leave when he leaves.
Next on kill list?
Duterte warns Tommy Osmeña: Don't mess with me
Pia Ranada August 31, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte slams Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña for supposedly
'spreading false stories' about him |
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Video
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Orlando Mercado on rethinking national security threats
August 6, 2018 Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talked to former
defense secretary Orlando Mercado about national security and the threats the
Philippines is facing
the article
HERE |
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Video
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Making sense of the Philippine economy
August 10, 2018
Rappler talked to AJ Montesa of the Action for Economic Reforms and Rappler
columnist JC Punongbayan to understand the latest economic data |
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How long can Duterte wait?
Vergel O. Santos August 18, 2018
In any case, waiting in the wings are
Bongbong and next to him the President’s
daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara, now undergoing crash grooming for national
office – ultimately for the presidency |
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Is China our new America?
CHINA RELATIONSHIP UNDER DUTERTE
China's greed, Duterte’s generosity - Is Duterte a lapdog of China? |
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Videos
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E.g.: Cases - Etc. about
Baselines of the Territorial Sea of the Philippines
Duterte threatens to
jail critics who says he may be impeached Supposed fishing deal between
PH, China violates Constitution Recto Bank incident proof that
Duterte is a lapdog of China CHINA HANDS OFF PH WATERS Look MORE about
Cases - Etc. about Baselines of the
Territorial Sea |
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Coming together
Vergel O. Santos April 07, 2018
Why the divisions between us when one fight clearly overtops all others? Is
there any doubt our nation has begun its descent into authoritarianism?
"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read this article, because so it is in our
beloved country now! |
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After return of
Balangiga Bells, will Duterte visit U.S.?
Paterno Esmaquel II November 15, 2018
President Duterte will not visit the US 'until the Bells of Balangiga are
returned,' Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr recalls telling US Ambassador
Nikki Haley
Duterte declared in July last year that he would never
visit "lousy" America.
"There will never be a time during my term when I will be going to America or
thereafter," he told reporters then.
Will the return of the Balangiga Bells help change his mind? |
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Militarization of government? - Democracy
in decline - Etc.
go to overview |
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AGAIN "AboutPhilippines" may ask:
Is Duterte
The Ghost of
Dictator Marcos or
"a Marcos lapdog"
Look
also Marcos ill-gotten wealth
Duterte: 'I am ready to step down'
Pia Ranada August 15, 2018 - with Video
But President Rodrigo Duterte rejects Vice President Leni Robredo as his
successor, saying, 'I do not think she can improve on anything here'.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared he is ready to leave the presidency should
the military and police "find" the right successor.
Political independence
Jude Josue L. Sabio August 25, 2018
Our political party system has been in an abject state of infantile stagnation
Marcos replacing Duterte? 'Not a shocker, but #NeverAgain'
August 16, 2018
Although President Rodrigo Duterte's choice isn't unexpected, some Filipinos
hope it wouldn't become reality. Look also
HERE
Duterte to resign if Bongbong Marcos wins election protest
Pia Ranada August 16, 2018 - with Video
If the former senator wins his case against Vice President Leni Robredo,
President Rodrigo Duterte 'will make true his word' to step down, says
Malacañang
EXPLAINER: Duterte's dream resignation, 'junta' and successor scenarios
Pia Ranada August 16, 2018
What's the process for a President to resign? Can President Rodrigo Duterte
choose his successor? Here's what the Constitution and a law professor say.
After Duterte tirade, Leni lets Jesse speak up for her: 'The truth will prevail'
Mara Cepeda August 15, 2018 - with Video
Vice President Leni Robredo shares an old video interview of her late husband
Jesse Robredo as a reply to President Rodrigo Duterte's latest insult against
her.
Duterte prefers 'the likes of Escudero, Marcos' as successor
Pia Ranada August 15, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte won't step down as long as Vice President Leni Robredo
is in power to take his place, says Malacañang |
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The evil that men do
Vergel O. Santos October 26, 2019
He was elected as the one-trick pony the nation needed – only to prove himself
not even slightly worthy of the trick on which he sold himself |
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Militarization of government?
'Correct!' says Duterte
Pia Ranada November 01, 2018 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte defends his penchant for appointing ex-military men
into civilian posts, saying they rarely 'debate' with him.
IMPORTANT:
The generals' coup in 2018
Duterte breaks up with Reds
Carmela Fonbuena DECEMBER 26, 2018
The military elbows the communists out of government, and turns the President
who once called himself leftist into becoming the rebels' worst enemy
LIST: Duterte's top military, police appointees
Pia Ranada December 15, 2018
Here are the former military and police generals appointed by President Duterte
to key posts in government
In 2018, Duterte turns to military for (almost) everything
Pia Ranada December 12, 2018
A third of the Cabinet are now ex-military or police men. The President relies
on former generals to carry out radical policies, from Boracay closure to
customs bureau overhaul.
Lawmakers hit military 'takeover' of BOC: 'Martial law na ba?'
Mara Cepeda October 29, 2018
'It's an extreme response, putting a purely civilian bureaucracy under military
control. It's as if President Duterte has imposed nationwide martial law,'
says Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin
Soldiers in Customs? But Constitution bars civilian assignments for military
Lian Buan October 29, 2018
Section 5(4), Article XVI specifically says no member of the armed forces
shall, at any time, be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian
position
and the
Video: Government’s ‘militarization’ a ‘horror story’: Liza Maza
Nov 1, 2018
The reorganization is being carried out as President Duterte acknowledged that
the government is being militarized
The sound of the military's silence
Chito de la Vega September 02, 2018
It’s the stacking of retired military officers to top government posts that
makes me pause and think.
"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read these articles and all links and ALSO the
below article, because so it is in our beloved country now! |
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The new normal
Jayeel Cornelio January 23, 2018
Silence is the desire of a dictatorial state that pretends to be democratic. It
hides behind the tyranny of opinion, the popularity of a charismatic figure, and
the spirit of unyielding legalism.
Filipinos remember Martial Law: 'Dictatorship is back'
Paterno Esmaquel II September 21, 2018 - with Videos
Thousands of protesters gather to denounce a 'creeping dictatorship' as the
Philippines marks the 46th anniversary of Martial Law
Robredo: 'It’s time to take a stand because democracy is at risk again'
Mara Cepeda September 21, 2018
'Tinatawag tayo ng panahon upang umaksyon at ang pagkakataong ganito ay minsan
lamang babalik sa atin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
How Duterte handles crisis, controversy during his presidency
PIA RANADA July 28, 2018
How does President Rodrigo Duterte define a crisis? How does he handle one?
Political science experts analyze how Duterte responds to major controversies.
Duterte admits being a dictator
Does Duterte fulfill the dictator criteria?
Pres. Rodrigo R.
Duterte, "The NEW Hitler"?
"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read these above articles, because so it is in our
beloved country now!
The
Video: Dictatorship vs democracy
October 01, 2018
Do you think the Philippines should be under a dictatorship? Do you believe that
Martial Law was a golden age for our country?
In this video, Leloy Claudio discusses the 5 reasons why democracy is better
than dictatorship. |
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QC court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others for conspiracy
to commit sedition
Lian Buan February 14, 2020
3rd UPDATE 'I will face this case just as I have faced all the other harassment
cases Duterte's minions have filed against me,' says former senator Antonio
Trillanes IV, who will post bail upon his return to Manila next week
Trillanes and his dangerous dissent
Feb 19, 2020 - with Video
In the eyes of President Rodrigo Duterte, former senator and key opposition
figure Antonio Trillanes IV is the most seditious man in the country.
Trillanes has had to face 14 cases under the Duterte administration, 3 of which
are sedition charges over his public statements about the president.
LIST: Who's been granted amnesty?
Alex Evangelista September 04, 2018
Take your pick: Administration allies Senator Gringo Honasan, MMDA boss Danilo
Lim, and former customs chief Nicanor Faeldon were among those granted amnesty
by previous presidents.
Previous Philippine presidents have used their power to grant amnesty to persons
and groups “who may be guilty of political offenses,” often to facilitate peace
processes or entice rebels to return to mainstream life.
FAST FACTS: What is amnesty?
Michael Bueza and Vernise L Tantuco September 04, 2018
Here's what you need to know about amnesty in the Philippines
Aquino, 5 other presidents delegated amnesty review to committees
Camille Elemia September 12, 2018
AFP Chief Carlito Galvez Jr and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV go through similar
processes, as former president Ramos also created a committee in 1994 to decide
on amnesty applications |
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PH situation now similar to martial law years
under Marcos
Nov 3, 2018
The present situation in the Philippines under the administration of President
Rodrigo Duterte is no different from
the martial law years of the late dictator
Ferdinand Marcos, according to Fr. Angel Cortez, co-executive secretary of
the
Association of the Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines.
Military rule in Duterte's homeland
Sofia Tomacruz December 14, 2018
What has martial law in Mindanao accomplished so far? |
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Evolution of the Duterte Cabinet
Pia Ranada August 18, 2019
Roughly half of Duterte's original Cabinet remains at the midway point of his
presidency, while the number of retired military or police in the Cabinet has tripled.
Read - download
the article as pdf
By 2020 elections, Comelec will be packed with Duterte appointees
August 20, 2019
The Philippine Center for
Investigative Journalism points out the exit of seasoned poll commissioners
means the appointment of newer ones who have limited experience running national
automated elections
"AboutPhilippines" recommend to read these articles and all links, because so it is in our
beloved country now! |
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LIST: No to corruption? Duterte's controversial reappointees
Pia Ranada June 11, 2018
Zero tolerance for corruption? Rappler finds that President Duterte has
reappointed, promoted, or retained in a different capacity 16 government
officials accused of corruption or misuse of public funds.
By 2022, Supreme Court filled with Duterte appointees
Lian Buan July 30, 2018
Here's how the composition of the Philippines' top court would look like by the
time President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends |
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Reviving the anti-subversion law
August 19, 2019
How does the DILG plan to carry out the Anti-Subversion Act of 1957 should it be
revived?
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año
dropped a bombshell last week that instantly generated flak from activists: that
he wants the anti-subversion law revived.
Look also all the links in
the article
CREATING A MARCOS? Reviving the anti-subversion law under Duterte
Rambo Talabong and Jodesz Gavilan August 21, 2019
The anti-subversion law was the dictator Ferdinand Marcos' tool of choice in
strangling the opposition and crushing legitimate dissent. Groups fear its
planned revival under President Rodrigo Duterte will lead to the same – or even
worse.
Duterte is no Marcos, says DILG in defending anti-subversion law
Rambo Talabong August 19, 2019 - with Video
'This is not the authoritarian martial law which is of the Marcos period where
when someone is arrested and not heard of, and then suddenly he's dead,' says
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya
DILG will drop campaign for anti-subversion law if...
...President Rodrigo Duterte decides to revive the peace talks with the Left
Rambo Talabong August 20, 2019 - with Video |
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Democracy in decline
December 18, 2018
Newsbreak, Rappler’s research and investigative arm, has pursued stories to
track the Philippines' slow but steady descent to authoritarianism, in a bid to
stem it and call attention to this worrisome trend
Where do we fall in world rankings?
Alex Evangelista December 20, 2018
Attacks against democratic values and unforeseen events situate the Philippines
in much lower rankings than the previous year in several areas
Moments when Duterte made us ask, 'Is he serious?'
Pia Ranada December 18, 2018
From shutting down an island for half a year to reviving ancient barter trade,
President Rodrigo Duterte has tried to implement some crazy-sounding policies |
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Video
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'Death of democracy'
May 10, 2019
Political analyst Doy Romero about fears of a less independent
Senate after the May 13 elections.
With President Rodrigo Duterte’s senatorial bets dominating preelection surveys,
many experts fear a less independent Senate after the May 13 elections.
Will this mean the death of democracy?
To help us understand this issue, Rappler talks to political analyst Doy Romero.
Watch this interview.
Duterte allies named dominant majority, minority parties
Paterno Esmaquel II May 10, 2019
'Kalokohan,' says Liberal Party president Senator Francis Pangilinan, adding
that this decision is against democracy |
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Video
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Is there hope for democracy after the 2019 elections?
August 08, 2019
The results of the 2019 elections, to some extent, divided the nation.
Some were satisfied as President Rodrigo Duterte had more allies in the Senate
and House of Representatives who can help him with his legislative agenda, but
some were "disappointed, but not surprised," as they say these lawmakers may
jeopardize the independence of Congress, and ultimately, our nation's democracy.
In this special episode of Basagan ng Trip, history and literature professor
Leloy Claudio sits down with First Quarter Storm activists Ed Garcia and Noel
Tolentino and Akbayan's Gio Tingson as they try to make sense of the country's
prospects for democracy |
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How a Duterte supporter fell out of love with the President
Pia Ranada June 30, 2018
'The hardest part is admitting that the man you thought he was is different from
the man he is,' says a Duterte supporter who has decided to become a critic.
The sari-sari store Joseph* was buying from happened to have a small television
flashing a clip of
President Rodrigo Duterte calling God stupid. Something about the
presidential outburst gnawed at Joseph’s brain until he got home. |
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The Philippine
Flag - Evolution - Flag days, National Symbols - Etc.
go to overview |
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How to sing
PH national anthem, and display symbols in proposed flag code
Mara Cepeda June 30, 2017
A House bill sets tougher penalties for improper singing of 'Lupang Hinirang,'
as well as incorrect usage of the Philippine flag and other national symbols.
34 arrested for sitting out national anthem at 'The Hows of Us' screening
Rambo Talabong September 06, 2018 - with Video
Refusing to stand up and face the flag could land you in jail during
the singing of the Philippine national anthem. |
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491
AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO,
COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES |
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Videos
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The Philippine Flag - Evolution - Flag days - Etc.
with e.g. these albums:
What are the flag protocols and why are they important!
How to properly dispose worn out PH flags
Evolution of the Philippine Flag
What Philippine Flag Days mean
Where to find Philippines' first flag
The article
HERE AND
below
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The Flag Days: May 28 to June 12
On May 28, 1898, the Philippine flag was first unfurled after the
Philippine Revolutionary Army defeated Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan,
Imus, Cavite. The national flag was yet to be formally announced on the day of
that battle. It was formally presented to the people on June 12, 1898.
Flag Day: Dapitan’s Rizal museum raises banner for COVID-19 frontliners
Gualberto Laput May 29, 2020
‘This year, our display of flags takes on a greater meaning,’ says the Museo ni
Rizal-Dapitan, echoing the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Look also above |
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The History of the Philippine Flag
download - look the
poster in
full size
The History of the
Philippine Flag
The Evolution of the Philippine Flag
|
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FAST FACTS: Philippine flag misconceptions and other trivia
by/Mary Gleefer Jalea June 11, 2016May
28 to June 12 mark the Flag Days in the Philippines. How much do you know about
the country's national flag? |
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National symbols of the Philippines |
National symbols of the Philippines |
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Breach in protocol over PH
presidential flag during Xi's state visit
Jodesz Gavilan November 21, 2018
The lone presence of the Chinese flag during the welcome ceremony and review of
the guards by the 2 presidents is unlike any other state visit.
The sight of the lone Chinese flag behind Presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Xi
Jinping as they made their way past the honor guards in Malacañang on Tuesday,
November 20, caught the eye of not a few.
‘No meaning’ in Palace displaying only Chinese flag during Xi visit, says
Lorenzana
Sofia Tomacruz November 22, 2018
‘They are in our land. This is our country. Perhaps that was just a show of
respect to the guest,’ says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
IMPORTANT:
Is China
our new America?
AND the
Video in the album "The Flag - Evolution - Flag days - Etc.":
Explainer: What are the flag protocols and why are they important? |
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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines calls
shoe brand out for using Philippine flag on sneakers
July 18, 2018
The red, blue, yellow and white sneaker doesn't only use elements of the flag.
The shoe tongue is practically a replica of the flag. |
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Disrespect for the flag
PH flag used as shade from summer heat
Mary Joy Quimpo May 27, 2017
This is not the first time an incident involving disrespect for the flag has
gone viral.
For those who aren’t familiar with the law regarding the
proper display of the flag, here’s a quick list of some of the do’s and don’ts.
Why should we respect the PH Flag?
Jonnel Gozo May 28, 2017
According to the curator of the Aguinaldo Shrine, it's important to revisit the
history of the flag and be reminded of how our heroes fought for our
independence. |
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LOOK: PH flag gets personified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Beatrice Go July 06, 2019
The Philippines is represented by Rizal the Warrior in the World of Flags
project |
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Maps of: Philippines,
islands, Cities - Municipalities, Barangays -
Distance-calculator, etc.
go to overview |
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The Murillo Velarde map
Ever heard of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map and why it should
be renamed?
Sofia Tomacruz September 20, 2019
Historian Ambeth Ocampo says it should instead be called the 'Velarde-Bagay' map
to highlight the contribution of its Filipino engraver Nicolas dela Cruz Bagay
Mother of
all Philippine Maps
Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de las Islas Filipinas
(Spanish, "Hydrographical and Chorographical Chart of the Philippine Islands"),
more commonly known as the Murillo Velarde map, is a map of the Philippines made
and first published in Manila in 1734 by the Spanish Jesuit cartographer Pedro
Murillo Velarde, and two Filipinos; engraver Nicolás de la Cruz Bagay and artist
Francisco Suarez. The World Digital Library describes it as the "first and most
important scientific map of the Philippines". It is frequently referred to as
the "Mother of all Philippine Maps"
The
Video - Etc.: 1734 Murillo-Velarde map shows Scarborough Shoal, Spratlys |
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The album with
Maps of Philippines, islands, Cities - Municipalities & Barangays - Etc.
There are more than 400 maps in different size, age and details e.g.
Special Maps about
Airports, Ethnic groups, Languages,
Railways, Roads, Protected areas, Mining, Vulnerability to Nature &
Environmental Disasters - Etc.&
Maps of Philippines - Historical from 1700 to 1965
Remark this is an album "Maps of Philippines" in the album "A
paradise of 7107 islands"
Look also Philippines Map - Mobile applications (App) |
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The DENR-MGB Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Programme
DENR-MGB GMAPYou can also look it
as pdf
or
Video
Look much more about the
hazards and hazardmaps |
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National Mapping and Resource
Information Authority NAMRIA
also Cadastral authority
Look also
Cadastral System
|
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Philippine Mapping Reference System 1992 |
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Distance Calculator Philippines
An online tool to calculate the Distance between any two
cities, villages, towns or airports in Philippines |
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Citizenship - Residence
permission - Visa - Passport
go to overview |
Visas, Permits Immigration for Foreigners in the
Philippines
If you will not be relocating to the Philippines and wish to stay in the
Philippines longer than 21 days you will most likely be required to
obtain a non-immigrant (temporary) visa. Generally non-immigrant visas
are issued for travel to the Philippines for a specific purpose and for
a set duration. Aliens entering the Philippines may qualify for the
following visa categories:
Aliens admitted as nonimmigrants cannot remain in the Philippines
permanently. To obtain permanent admission, a nonimmigrant alien must
depart voluntarily to some foreign country and procure from the
appropriate Philippine consul the proper visa and thereafter undergo
examination by the officers of the Bureau of Immigration at a Philippine
port of entry for determination of his admissibility in accordance with
the requirements.
Tourist Visa Extension Philippines
Treaty Investor Philippines
Provisional Permit to Work Philippines
Employment Working Visa (9G) Philippines
Alien Employment Permit (AEP) Philippines
Retirement Visa (SRRV) Philippines
Special Visas for Foreigners allowing 100% Condo Ownership Philippines
Non Quota Visa - 13A Philippines
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Guidelines and Requirements for
Applying for Filipino Citizenship Reacquisition Under
Republic Act
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Philippine Citizenship
Dual Citizenship
It´s possible for Filipino to hold
dual citizenship or more than one citizenship at the same time.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP
A Primer on the Citizenship
Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003 - 3rd edition
Crossing The Edge Of Allegiance
Joel P. Salud discusses what one risks in dual
citizenship
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PASSPORT FOR SALE?
Philippine passport, ibinebenta ng ilang Chinese-run travel agencies?
GMA Public Affairs March 03, 2020
All-in-one package raw ang offer ng ilang Chinese-run travel agencies na ito sa
bansa. Bukod kasi sa travel tour plan, maaari mo na rin daw mabili ang iyong
Philippine passport dito?! Ang buong kuwento, panoorin sa video!
The Philippines -
China relations - China's greed, Duterte’s generosity - Etc. |
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Duterte to study removal of 'visa on arrival' privilege for
foreigners
Pia Ranada and Sofia Tomacruz August 01, 2019
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr makes the suggestion after National Security
Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr raised security concerns over
the surge in the
number of Chinese working in the Philippines
Foreign workers must secure 'certificate of no objection' - DOLE
Sofia Tomacruz November 17, 2019
A 'certificate of no objection' is required for foreign nationals to secure a
visa to work in the Philippines
The Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) announced on Sunday, November 17, that foreigners who want to work in the
Philippines will be required to secure of a "certificate of no objection" (CNO)
before they could receive visas and permits from other government agencies.
PH 'refining' visa on arrival for Chinese due to overstaying issues
Lian Buan August 02, 2019
Triggered by statements of concern on the influx of illegal Chinese workers, the
Bureau of Immigration is also now considering the possibility of scrapping the
scheme altogether |
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Re-Entry Permit, Special Return and Emigration
Clearance Certificates |
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IMMIGRATION POLICIES ON
VISITING AND RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS
Under R.A. 6768, a former Filipino citizen and his/her spouse and
children traveling with him/her are entitled to visa-free entry to the
Philippines for a period of one (1) year. |
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Bureau of Immigration of
Philippines - BI
also with important informations for tourists
the
Videos Know about the program and
services of Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, from processing to
legal matters with BI Commissioner Ricardo David and BI-Spokeperson &
Intelligence Chief Atty. Ma. Antonette Mangrobang
FYI EPISODE MAY 07, 2012
District and Field Offices - Visa Fees and Taxes
also with important informations for tourists
Emigration Clearance Certificate, ECC
The passport had a stamp saying visitors whose total stay in the country is more
than 6 months are required to get an ECC.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS ETC. FOR FILIPINOS
also filipinos balikbayan
Immigration Administrative Circular No. SBM-2013-007
DRESS CODE POLICY
The public shall be denied access to the bureau if
they fail to observe the Dress Code Policy
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PHILIPPINE IMMIGRANT VISA
- ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION - THE
ACR I-CARD
The 13(A) Visa applies to the spouse or the
unmarried child under 21 years of age of a
Philippine citizen, if accompanying or
following to join such citizen.
The 13(G) Visa applies to a former Filipino
who is returning to the Philippines for
permanent residence, including his/her
foreign spouse and minor children.
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IMPORTANT: look much more information
HERE
and
HERE
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Ultimate Visa Corporation
Offices in Cebu City, Makati City and Angeles City. Fast &
Reliable Visa assistance services at REASONABLE rates for: Tourist Visa, Fiancee
Visa, Spousal Visa, Student Visa, Immigration Visa. To most countries in the
World.
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SPECIAL RESIDENT RETIREE'S VISA (SRRV) OPTIONS
and many more informations about retirement in the
Philippines |
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Scalabrini Migration
Center (SMC)
4, 13th Street, New Manila
1112 Quezon City
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Manila Economic and Cultural
Office Visa &
Consular services |
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Moving to the Philippines
Sorry, but we don´t have all the links mentioned in the
video. If you have a link to that homepage please send it in a MAIL
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"Official Personal Papers e.g. Passport, Cerfiticates, Etc"
the below section
About "Have a "Stay" or "Live & Retire" |
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Department of Foreign Affairs of Philippines (DFA) Look also
HERE |
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Philippine Passport & Philippine ePassport
Passport Application Process
Mar 24, 2018
E-passport, may bagong disenyo,
20 July 2015
E-passport gets new look, more security features,
Jul 20, 2015
Philippine ePassport Application Procedures
Live Demonstration of ePassport, 20 July 2015
Philippine ePassport step x step
Ten Practical Tips... for your ePassport
Dual citizens: Which passport to present when traveling to the Philippines?
Philippine Retirement & Travels Apr 1, 2019
It also briefly talks about using the Philippine passport when traveling to
other foreign countries.
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PH to issue new 'high-security' passports at 'faster' pace Palace Communications
Secretary Martin Andanar says the new printing system for Philippine passports
increases production speed by 35%.
Starting August 15, is set to issue new passports with added security features HIGH SECURITY.
Added security features have been placed, such as the upgraded security feature of the microchip to
capture the personal data of the applicant.
IMPORTANT: Locsin scraps birth certificates for passport renewals
Paterno Esmaquel II January 15, 2019 - with Video
Foreign Secretary Teodoro 'Teddyboy' Locsin Jr says showing an old passport 'is
more than sufficient' to have this travel document renewed ALL the
Videos: - Remark this is an album in the above album
in the album "Official Personal Papers e.g. Passport, Cerfiticates, Etc"
RA 10928
AN ACT
EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF PHILIPPINE PASSPORTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION
10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF
1996”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
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Since July 2007, the Philippine Passport is a
MRP - Machine Readable Passport.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR PASSPORT
look also
HERE
Philippines passport requirements
First-time issuance of passport for children born
abroad to Filipino parent/s
Renewal of expired passport
Amendment of passport
Replacement for tampered or damaged passport
Replacement for lost passport
Passport requirements for children
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PASSPORT
TRACKING SERVICE (PTS)
The Department
of Foreign Affairs Officer of
Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA)
launched the PASSPORT TRACKING
SERVICE (PTS) to provide updates
to the public on the status of
their passport applications.
After typing and encoding the
information required, applicants
will receive a response to their
PTS queries through SMS message
or e-mail within two working
days upon receipt of such online
request.
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To prevent child trafficking, Republic Act 7610:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN SECURING MINOR’S TRAVEL
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
Look the
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How to find out if you
have a damaged passport
Mar 18, 2014
MANILA - How do you know if
you have a damaged passport? According to
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Fred
Santos, a damaged passport would include one
that has a ripped cover, detached pages or
has gone through a washing machine.
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Personal Papers e.g. Passport, Cerfiticates,
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Live - Retire in the Philippines
General - nessecary to know
IMPORTANT: Look the above section
Citizenship - Residence permission - Visa
and
Daily Life
Elderly Care and Laws - Rights - etc.
Gun ownership
House - Property - Land
- Architecture - Etc.
Expats Organizations, Etc.
go to overview |
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The Philippine Retirement
Authority (PRA) & Bureau of Immigration (in the album Authorities) on Expat Insights into how to come and make Philippines your home for
life with the General Manager of the Philippines Retirement Authority,
Mr. Vernie Atienza.
Special Resident Retiree's Visa
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How Duterte endangers your retirement
JC Punongbayan May 24, 2018
All in all, the yawning gaps of the country’s social pension system require
bold, comprehensive, and forward-thinking solutions like universal social
pension – not simplistic, superficial, and short-sighted ones like Duterte’s
pension hike. |
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PhilHealth benefits for foreign retirees in PH starting July
June 16, 2017
This expansion of coverage is based on a memorandum of understanding signed by
PhilHealth and the Philippine Retirement Authority in 2015 that aims to 'promote
the country as a retirement haven for qualified foreigners' |
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Kevin Sanders is a pastor, blogger, husband, and caffeine
addict. He spent 11 years as a missionary in the Philippines before returning to
America with Mare Cris, his wife. This includes videos on the Philippines with
advice for e.g expats and other topics. Look more
HERE
AboutPhilippines recommend to look all the good advices for expats |
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Department of Foreign Affairs of Philippines (DFA)
CIVIL REGISTRATION OF BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE of a Filipino |
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APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT
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APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT AND OTHER
SOCIAL INSURANCE BENEFITS |
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Planning for the big R: Retirement
by/Rienzie P. Biolena, RFP October 04, 2015
A financial expert explains the essentials of retirement planning
and how inflation can make a big difference.
Think Positive: What to Look Forward to During Retirement
10 September 2018 |
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Making a New Life in The Philippines
Angela Cato
The Philippines is a perfect location for anyone in search of a new home where
the climate is great year-round and where people are friendly everywhere you go.
The Filipinos living in the islands are a friendly group of people who are
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Why did Jerry & Family from Hawaii, choose to
retire
in Cebu?
Jun 3, 2017
See his INTERVIEW--
Retiring in PH: Pros and cons
For those who are planning their financial future after
retirement, one of the important things to determine is where to live.
May 30, 2015
-- How to prepare for retirement in PH
Registered financial planner Randell Tiongson shared effective ways to plan
for retirement in the Philippines on ANC's On the Money with Edric Mendoza.
Sep 22, 2015
-- Monthly costs of living in Cebu City May 6, 2016
by/Christopher Lane
Monthly costs of living for April 2016 for a family of 3 living in Cebu City
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Medical Costs in The Philippines. My Recent Experience
Feb 6, 2019
The cost of living budget should include medical expenses, doctors, insurance,
prescriptions, etc. This is a summary of my recent cost with 2 doctors in Cebu
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Clark Green City eyed as ‘retirement haven’ for
foreigners
Rappler.com July 17, 2015
Urban planners are looking at an elevated portion of the land within the
Clark Special Economic Zone as a place to develop a retirement village
for foreigners.
An eco-friendly retirement community for foreigners will be one of main
features of Clark Green City, the Bases Conversion and Development
Authority (BCDA) said in a statement. |
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Why Retiring in the Philippines is Your Best
Choice |
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Senior Citizen Benefits and Person With Disability
Privileges in the Philippines Look the
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Filipino Elderly Week: How to take good care of the
elderly
PROCLAMATION NO. 470
DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR
AS LINGGO NG KATANDAANG FILIPINO (ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK)
Elderly Care - etc. in
Philippines |
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The Foreign Service of the
Philippines Tax exemption
privileges of filipinos who are permanent residents abroad and returning
to the Philippines for good and former filipino citizens who have
acquired citizenships of other countries and are returning to the
Philippines to settle permanently.
Continue to Philippine Immigrant Visa Non Quota 13(G) or 13(A)
Returning Resident, Balikbayan Shipment |
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Understanding Filipino Body Language |
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How local can a Foreigner become
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How local can a Foreigner become in the Philippines? |
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Dress codes for foreigners
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A Discussion about Dress codes for foreigners living
in the Philippines |
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Living and Working in the
Philippines
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shopping, work, retirement - Etc.
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Philippines Life
People in the Philippines going about their daily activities.
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LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Global Coach Center
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Living and Working in the Philippines
Chris Ducker wrote: I get asked
what it like to live and
work in the Philippines, all
the time...! So I thought
I'd shoot this quick clip to
give you a bit of an
insight.
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Philippines Expat Survival Guide
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F.A.C. - Foreign Assistance Center Philippines
is the first in the Philippines of its sort. The
F.A.C. provide all legal residing Foreigners, Retirees, Guests and
Investors with their given Rights under the Philippine Laws specifically
Immigration Law
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Typical Philippines
Life in Province
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The Pros and Cons of Retiring in the Philippines |
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VISAYAN FORUM FOUNDATION, INC.
is a non-profit, non-stock and tax-exempt non-government
organization in the Philippines established in 1991. VF works for the
welfare of marginalized migrants, especially those working in the
invisible and informal sectors, like domestic workers, and trafficked
women and children. the
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Etc. Organizations working in
the Philippines |
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The do's and don’ts of practical living
Adrianna Mejia October 07, 2015Make
practical choices everyday |
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goILOILO.com
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Crime against foreigners in the Philippines
many other good informations too about daily life in
the Philippines in link on the site |
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TRAINING REGULATIONS DRIVING
AUTOMOTIVE AND LAND TRANSPORT SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
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Inheritance law of property -
land - also about foreigners inheritance
tax and law The Global Property Guide
looks at inheritance from two angles: taxation, and what inheritance
laws apply to foreigners leaving property in Philippines: what
restrictions there are and whether making a will is advisable
Landlord and Tenant
Philippine law is generally
PRO-LANDLORD in the luxury segment but it is NEUTRAL as between landlord
and tenant for the rest of the market. |
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Water supply and sanitation in the Philippines |
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Electric Power supply - Etc. |
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Philippine Standard Time,
PST, also known as Philippine Time (PHT) and
informally Juan Time, is the official name for the time in the Philippines.
Look also
HERE
Republic Act No. 10535
, The Philippine Standard Time (PST) Act of 2013
Filipino Time |
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Time Zone Converter - Time & Time Zone Conversion |
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World
Time Zones
look list of time zones
HERE |
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Embassies - Consulates
etc. in and for the Philippines
Affidavit of
Support/Letter of Invitation
go to overview |
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OUR FOREIGN SERVICE POSTS
Philippine Embassies - Consulates etc. |
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Philippine Embassy in
Vatican, the Holy See
Vatican City
Mercedes Arrastia Tuason, Ambassador
Via Paolo VI, 29
00193 Rome
Holy See (Vatican City)
Look more on page 148 in the document
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link, please SEND a
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Embassy of the Holy See (Apostolic Nunciature) in the
Philippines H. E. Archbishop Antonio Franco
Apostolic Nuncio
2140 Taft Avenue
Manila City 1004 Philippines
Tel. No.: (2) 521 0307
Fax No.: (2) 521 1235
Look "Apostolic
Nunciature in PH" by/Reynaldo Santos Jr. Jan 15, 2015
The Apostolic Nunciature is home to Vatican City's representative – or
nuncio
Most countries establish embassies in other countries for diplomatic
purposes. But the Vatican City, for its part, installs an apostolic
nunciature in select countries.
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AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
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AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT/LETTER OF INVITATION
Nessecary for visits of Philippine
citizens in many countries e.g. Schengen - The host has to fill up and send such to the invited person
Look the form as doc
HERE or as document template file (dot)
HERE |
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Visa Information System (VIS)
allows Schengen States to exchange visa data. It consists
of a central IT system and of a communication infrastructure that links
this central system to national systems. VIS connects consulates in
non-EU countries and all external border crossing points of Schengen
States.
EU VIS and biometrics factsheet
Visa application guide: Getting a Schengen visa from the Italian embassy in PH
Ligaya Solera February 05, 2017
Dreaming of a trip to Europe? Start planning it now – starting with your
Schengen visa application |
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Schengen Visa The
Schengen Agreement is a treaty signed between states in Europe.
Visa to one of the states is valid to all members
of Schengen Agreement
Schengen
Information System - Terms about Schengen with links and advices |
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British Embassy Manila the article and video
A
UK visa is just five steps away
September 28, 2015
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) launched a new video aimed at first time visitors
to the UK.
The video is a further example of the improvements to the visa service to make it quicker and easier for Filipino visitors to apply
for a UK visa |
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ROYAL DANISH EMBASSY, Manila
HONORARY ROYAL DANISH CONSULATE GENERAL IN MANILA
HONORARY ROYAL DANISH CONSULATE IN CEBU
by contact - information and help about:
Possibilities for foreign nationals to reside in Denmark (visa)
How to apply for family reunification in Denmark
Family reunification for spouses e.g.
Family reunification for children
Family reunification with other family members
BUT
Don´t date a DANE, because it´s nearly impossible to get a
foreign spouse comming from outside DENMARK to live with a DANE in DENMARK!
Registration of
danes in Philippines recommended for tourists |
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Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark
Arne Jacobsens Allé 13, first floor
2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
PHONE (+45) 71 41 59 52DANISH:
Visum ansøgningsvejledning Requirements for visa application
Visa applicationform/Ansøgningsskema
Authentication legalization services
Philippine
Consulate in Copenhagen, Denmark
(English)
Consulate of The
Philippines in Aarhus, Denmark
(English)
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Embassy of Norway in the Philippines |
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Netherlands Embassy in
Manila |
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The Austrian
Representations Cebu, Davao and Manila |
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Embassy of the United States in
Manila |
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I was denied a U.S. visa, and it's very personal
Lian Buan April 14, 2018
The embassy officer told me I could reapply if and when my 'circumstances
change.' What circumstance has to change before we beat colonial presumptions
and call ourselves worthy to travel this world freely?
AboutPhilippines says: IMPORTANT to read |
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U.S. starts requiring social media details for visas
Rambo Talabong June 02, 2019
The United States now requires visa applicants to disclose the social media
platforms and usernames they have used in the past 5 years.
It remains unclear whether the addition to visa applications have been
implemented across the world.
U.S. could ask visa applicants for social media passwords
Agence France-Presse February 08, 2017
US
homeland security wants tougher visa screening procedures including the right to
look into an applicant's social media account. |
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Embassy of Canada in the Philippines |
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Australian Embassy, Manila |
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Embassy of Japan |
Embassy of Japan in the
Philippines |
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Embassy of the Republic of Singapore |
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The official Representative of the
Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Philippines
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines |
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Paperwork -
Registrations - Certificates - Licenses - Etc.
IMPORTANT: Look about nessecary certificates, requirements - etc.:
Au-Pair
Wedding, Marriage, Divorce, Annulment of marriage
in Philippines and - or to a Filipino - Filipina
Health - etc.
Baptism
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Personal Papers e.g. National ID system, Passport, Cerfiticates, Etc"
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National ID law: Here's the law,
RA 11055
, plus quick summary
Pia Ranada August 08, 2018
The Philippine Identification System will record every instance you use your
national ID or number in a transaction, aside from any modification of personal
informationthe
Video: Philippine ID System
Aug 18, 2018
Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones, author of the Philippine Identification System
(PhilSys) Act, discusses the information that will be available on the national
ID. PSA spokesperson Lady Tuble shares how Filipinos can apply for a national
ID. PSA spokesperson Lady Tuble shares how they will secure sensitive data in
the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).
and the articles:
Duterte signs national ID system law
Pia Ranada August 06, 2018 - with Video
Filipinos will soon be asked to register with the Philippine ID System in order
to get their national ID. Lawmakers give assurances that privacy rights and data
will be protected
Nothing to be afraid of? Other countries use their national IDs in countless
ways
Loreben Tuquero June 15, 2018
While proponents of a national ID system in the Philippines argue it will
improve government services, examples from other countries show the many uses of
a national ID beyond government functions.
What you need to know about the proposed national ID system
Jodesz Gavilan June 07, 2018
Proponents say the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) can help improve
the delivery of government services but experts worry about its implications on
privacy. |
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'Record history' puts cloud of doubt on proposed national ID
system
JODESZ GAVILAN June 12, 2018
Privacy experts warn that maintaining a record history in what could otherwise
be a beneficial identification system
may pave the way for 'dataveillance' |
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How to apply for and secure government-issued IDs
July 04, 2019
Hassle? Nope, it's time to hustle.
Finally got the job offer? Congratulations! Now comes the next part — the
documentary requirements.
Before officially starting your adulting life, you'll need to register and get
identification cards or clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation
(NBI), Social Security System (SSS), and Philhealth, to name a few. |
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Need documents from gov’t?
Post office ‘Zip Lane’ is waiting
December 09, 2017
The ‘Zip Lane,’ based in Philippine Postal Corporation stations, can accept
requests for and print NBI, SSS, PhilHealth, POEA documents in less than an
hour. |
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How to Apply for UMID Card (Unified Multi-Purpose ID Card)
March 25, 2015UMID stands for the
Unified Multi-Purpose ID card that will serve as the single ID card of all SSS,
GSIS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG members.
Look also
HERE,
HERE
the
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FORMSPH
Confused about PH gov't services? There's now an app for that
Shaira Panela August 30, 2016Out of
confusion and frustration over the basics of government services, a 21-year-old
political science graduate develops a mobile app that aims to help people access
these services
the
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Notary Public How to Get a Document Notarized in the Philippines
Notary Public
and the
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You can now apply for NBI
clearance online
Mar 30, 2015The registration and appointment system for the NBI clearance
will all be done online nationwide.
How the PNP plans to replace the NBI clearance with their own
Rambo Talabong March 18, 2019
Would you rather get your clearance from the police or the NBI? the
Video
"NBI clearances - payment kiosk system"
MANDALUYONG CITY, Owie Haplasca, executive officer of the EDP
division of the National Bureau of Investigation, explains how
applications for the NBI clearance will become fully automated. NBI clearances are
required for individuals seeking employment locally or abroad. |
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Philippine Center on Transnational Crime - PCTC
The PCTC address the requirement of putting strong and
intensified focus against transnational organized crime in the course of
the government’s anti-crime campaign.
The Executive Director, PCTC; the Chief, PNP; and the heads of other
concerned government agencies shall undertake close coordination and
cooperation to insure synergy in the over-all anti-transnational crime
campaign. |
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Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
"How to Change Your PRC Registered Name after
Marriage"
by/Zero MD - Jan 22, 2014
For Filipino Female Professionals registered at the
Professional Regulation Commission changing their registered name after
getting married can be a chore. Find out how you can have a hassle-free
time at the PRC. The Professional Regulation Commission is the
Philippine governing body for certifying individuals as professionals in
the various working groups. Renewal of PRC licenses can be done at SM
Malls nowadays which makes it easy. However for women who recently got
married, changing the status and registered name is a big hassle.
Look the full description of the video
HERE
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Top 28 Valid ID's Required in the Philippines
Are you familiar with "NO ID, NO ENTRY' signs? Did you
experience refusal from a Money Changer or from a "Kwarta Padala"
institutions when you want to receive money from someone but you have no
valid ID. Whether your a student, an employee, or an average Pinoy, a
valid ID - Identification Card is always required when transacting
business, accessing public/private institutions or opening bank
accounts. So here's a list of the Top 28 Valid ID's required in the
Philippines
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Philippines BIR Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) card
Having a Philippines BIR Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) card can be
advantageous when dealing with Filipino government officials and most financial
institutions. A TIN card is handy, even if you do not pay taxes in the
Philippines
Important: Look more informations
HERE
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"Former" National Statistics Office (NSO) now
PSA
Look about the possibility to get help from NSO
Look also
HERE
-- NSO Birth Certificate Delivery - Remark videos both in English and
Tagalog in the album
Have your NSO Certificates in just 2-4 days. Call NSO Birth
Certificate Delivery (02) 737-1111 now! Available 24/7. Nationwide
coverage.
Visit the facebook
https://www.facebook.com/citizenservices
-- Civil registry: Update blank entries in birth certificate
The
Manila Civil Registry reminds everyone to be alert in fixing their
documents such as birth certificates.
Aug 31, 2014 |
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Citizen Services
Need a Birth Certificate? Want
a Passport - Seaman's Book - Visa or ??? Citizen
Services allows for convenient access to various
government services from the DFA, NSO and POEA
Many good informations and
more links
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MasterCitizen's Blog
A blogsite where the common citizen can find facts and guides. |
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Barangay Clearance or Certificate of Residency
one the Philippine government issued identification
documents needed for many important business, job, or personal
transactions. You might need it for the following reasons:
Barangay Clearance is required when you apply a job/employment.
It's one of the documents required when you apply or open a bank
account.
It's required for business establishment.
It's required for other business or financial transactions such as
lending, loan or financing.
It's required mainly to certify that you are living or residing in a
certain barangay.
And it's required for any other important transactions...
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Driver License
New designs for driver's license cards out in August 2015
Ipinasilip ng LTO ang bagong disenyo ng drivers license card na i-isyu
simula sa Agosto. Inaasahan ng ahensya na mapupunan ng bagong supplier
ang higit sa kalahating milyong hindi pa nabibigyan ng bagong lisensya.
Jul 8, 2015
LTO rolls out drivers' licenses valid for 5 years
Aika Rey August 29, 2017
The entire application process for the new driver's license cards takes about 5
minutes, the transportation secretary says.
Duterte signs laws extending passport, driver's license validity
Pia Ranada August 02, 2017
The law extending driver's license validity also imposes stricter measures on
the issuance of licenses to ensure only deserving applicants get them. Look
RA 10930
and
HERE,
HERE,
HERE
example of the old design
front
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LTO Driver's License and NBI Clearance Renewal
article, examples about
Renewal of driver´sicense for Filipino citizens
abroad
Driving in the Philippines with a Foreign Driver License
Foreigners may drive for 90 days with an International Driving License, IDL or a
valid license from countries reciprocating with the Philippines. After which a
Philippine Drivers License is required and may be obtained at the Land
Transportation office, LTO.
LTO Driver's License and NBI Clearance Renewal
PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (PIDP)
Before hitting the road abroad, make sure that you have a Philippine
International Driving Permit (PIDP) to enjoy driving privileges in more than one
hundred countries all over the world.
List of countries and territories
recognizing PIDP - Rev. Jun 2016
First Timer's Guide to PH International Driving Permit
9 Jun 2018
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Do you know how to apply for a driver's license?
Aika Rey August 21, 2016
Here's how
to properly apply for a driver's license in the Philippines and avoid 'fixers'
that help breed corruption
A disappointing story about getting a PH driver's license
Janessa Villamera July 30, 2017
Much has been said but has LTO really done anything about these?
Automation in licensing can help screen responsible drivers
April 21, 2017
Former LTO spokesperson Jason Salvador says removing the discretionary factor
among employees screening applicants can help ensure that only those fit to
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Recovering a confiscated driver's license
February 08, 2018
Be careful what you wish for
Road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin finds himself on the receiving end of
traffic enforcement – his driver's license gets confiscated!
Join Vincent as he takes us through the steps he took to retrieve his license
from the Mandaluyong City Hall. |
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What to expect in LTO's practical driving exam
Kimiko Sy August 24, 2017
To get a driver's license, applicants must pass both the written examination and
the practical driving exam. The exam seeks to filter and guarantee responsible
drivers on the road. Are the practical exams effective enough?
Applying for a license can take more or less one whole day. Applicants start
with taking the written examination. |
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CHURCH RECORD CHANGES AND RECONSTRUCTION The Chancery Department of the Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Manila is the Secretariat of the diocese. One of its
functions is to receive documents and authorize changes and corrections
in the registers of baptism, confirmation and marriage.
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Philippine Legal Forms is the site to find the basic formats of
standard and frequently used
legal forms, contracts and agreements
All Philippine legal forms and contracts on this website are free
for site visitors to copy and revise for single use. |
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