Pope pays tribute to journalists killed; says press freedom vital Philip Pullella, ReutersUpdated as of May 19 04:36 PM Pope Francis paid tribute on Saturday to journalists killed while doing their jobs, saying media freedom is a key indicator of a country's health. Read more »
US pressed on Khashoggi amid report Saudi prince threatened 'bullet' Shaun Tandon, Agence France-PressePosted at Feb 08 02:45 PM President Donald Trump faces a Friday deadline set by Congress to determine if Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of Khashoggi. Read more »
Palace condemns slays of NDFP consultant, QC barangay exec Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 31 04:19 PM MANILA - Malacañang on Thursday condemned the killings of National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant Randy Malayao and Quezon City barangay chairman Cristelle Beltran. Read more »
Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as Khashoggi murder trial opens Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 03 07:22 PM Khashoggi, a contributor to the Washington Post, was murdered on October 2 in what Riyadh called a "rogue" operation. Read more »
Palace ‘fed up’ with detractors using UN as platform for 'baseless criticism' Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News Updated as of Dec 21 04:02 PM Malacañang on Thursday hit back at a United Nations special rapporteur for criticizing the Philippine government over the supposed attacks against human rights defenders, saying it is now fed up with the international body being used by local interest groups to shame the administration. Read more »
Remembering Fr. Paez Mark Saludes, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 03 09:16 PM Friends, relatives, and church workers pay respect to slain priest Marcelito Paez, a day before the first year of his death, on Monday. Read more »
Ateneo, UP fans urged to wear black in protest of killings, violence ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 01 02:52 PM The UP Diliman university student council told fans to use their voice "and fight to end tyranny." Read more »
Youth group fears ROTC talk will lead to militarization, culture of impunity in schools Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 26 05:43 PM A youth group on Monday expressed fears that President Rodrigo Duterte's recent declaration of reviving the mandatory Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) will lead to the spread of a "flawed" military culture of impunity in campuses. Read more »
OPINION: Lila Shahani, Maguindanao massacre and impunity Ellen T. Tordesillas Posted at Nov 26 01:34 PM At last Friday’s remembrance of the Maguindanao massacre at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, the feeling was a mixture of frustration and hope. Read more »
Maguindanao Massacre: Mga namayapa, inalala ng mga naulila ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 23 09:40 PM Ginunita ng mga kaanak ng mga mamahayag ang ikasiyam na anibersaryo ng Maguindanao Massacre, kung saan namatay ang 58 katao kabilang ang 34 miyembro ng media. Read more »
'Imelda, Iselda': Martial Law victims call for ex-First Lady's arrest ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 18 06:57 PM Martial Law victims and youth leaders gathered at the People Power Monument on Sunday to call for the arrest of Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos who was convicted of 7 counts of graft. Read more »
Duterte: Why would I kill a lawyer? Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 08 10:26 PM MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday slammed critics who blame his administration for the death of human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos. Read more »
CHR urges gov't to address violence, impunity amid Sudipen mayor's murder ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 02 11:41 PM The Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday urged government to "concretely address violence and impunity" by investigating the spate of deaths of local officials. Read more »
UP student council hits 'insulting' Imee Marcos, Kabataang Barangay reunion ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 28 05:04 PM MANILA - The University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD) student council on Tuesday condemned the reported reunion of the defunct Kabataang Barangay with Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos last Saturday at the Quezon City campus. Read more »
Palace: Aquino also to blame for culture of impunity Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 30 03:08 PM MANILA - The Palace on Monday hit back at former president Benigno Aquino III for criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte’s comments about human rights during his State of the Nation Address. Read more »
OPINION: Murder in the morning, brawl in the evening Ellen T. TordesillasPosted at Jul 05 12:04 AM What a day it was last Monday. Read more »
'Kultura ng karahasan,' ikinababahala ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 12 02:27 PM Matagal nang problema sa bansa ang umano'y kultura ng karahasan, ayon sa Human Rights Watch. Read more »
Lawmakers alarmed over high-profile killings ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 03 11:57 PM Administration critics slam what they call a prevailing culture of impunity in the Philippines. The country's top cop, however, says otherwise. Read more »
Duterte: Priests are no better than me Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 13 07:20 PM MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday denied persecuting priests amid a spate of killings of members of the clergy, saying some priests are no better than him. Read more »
CMFR: Journalists in PH need to be bolder Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 20 04:09 PM The Philippines has been listed as the fifth most dangerous country for journalists this year Read more »