“Our findings point to a widespread pattern of repression and vote-buying alongside threats of foreign interference."
“Beyond technical issues and voter disenfranchisement on election day itself, there have been other election-related issues before, during and after the elections that have marred the integrity and credibility of the election results."
Ms. Manuba, reporting for Bulatlat on election day, did not violate any provision of the Data Privacy Act. Section 4(d) of the said law expressly excludes the processing of personal information for journalistic purposes from its scope. Verily, a photograph taken of a public officer, in a public place, and on the occasion of an important public event for eventual publication as journalistic content cannot be a violation of the law. Moreover, merely citing that fact that police personnel are on site cannot at all be considered a defamatory imputation.
Denialists, legalists, and apologists are the plutogogues of political dynasties who make a career in legitimizing the irrational and unjust rule of the few even if it contravenes the interests of the majority.
“There is no harmonised version of the election code, nor a mechanism to document which provisions are no longer in force. This affects the legal certainty of the texts, as is the case with the applicable provisions on international observation. Campaign finance is insufficiently regulated,” the mission stated.
“We are a peasant family. We do not have our own land because my father was only a tenant although we had farm animals and tools. I experienced how difficult the lives of peasant farmers were. We really did not have enough even to cover the basic necessities. I wanted to change that."
"The administration came after us, but we weren’t scared. We didn’t back down, because we stand for the people and the nation."
“We aim for school administrations to be political—because neutrality only benefits the status quo. By welcoming these candidates into BulSU, the administration manifested support for a slate backed by political dynasties, murderers, thieves, and corrupt leaders.”
“Government leaders must uphold respect, dignity, and equality—not propagate toxic, patriarchal views that endanger women and diminish their immeasurable contributions to society.”
Bayan Muna ST has called Banjawan’s disappearance an “attack on progressive organizations and party-lists” and part of a worsening trend of attacks under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.
“The right to unionize is in the Constitution but it is still being prohibited."
“The Philippines has long been a hotspot for election-related violence, particularly in rural areas,” said ICHRP Vice Chairperson Patricia Lisson.
“Crucial to the resolution of this case is the fundamental social justice principle that those who have less in life should have more in law. The party-list system is one such tool intended to benefit those who have less in life. It gives the great masses of our people genuine hope and genuine power. It is a message to the destitute and the prejudiced, and even to those in the underground, that change is possible. It is an invitation for them to come out of their limbo and seize the opportunity."
“Brownouts and power interruptions have historically been linked to election fraud — disrupting transmission, exposing vote counts to tampering, and endangering teachers and other frontliners who guard the people’s votes.”
Bayan Muna Canada said that Filipino overseas voters are also prone to red-tagging.
MANILA – “While they may not have the ability to vote, the children are the most affected in the decisions imposed by the national government,” said Trixie Manalo, spokesperson of Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concerns, in a gathering at the Commission on Human...
Our fellow Bicolanos deserve genuine change in the country. Our Makabayan candidates echo their aspirations."
"This systematic red-tagging campaign using government resources is not only a blatant violation of election laws but also puts the lives of our candidates and supporters in danger.”
“Given Celiz’s direct role in this practice, his continued presence in Canada contradicts Canada’s commitment to human rights and public safety."
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