The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), a Mindanao-based policy center that promotes meaningful autonomy as a solution to the Mindanao conflict, has reviewed H.B. 6475 and S.B. 1717 passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. The approved
[Statement of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the province of Lanao del Sur and Marawi City on the occasion of the prayer rally held on July 4, 2018] We, the leaders and members of the Civil Society Organizations in
(Appeal of the Integrated Bar of the Phiippines-Lanao del Sur chapter to the Bicameral Conference Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, issued by its President, Aminoden L. Macalancap on 4 July 2018 in Marawi City) In the Name of Allah,
We in the media and arts alliance LODI express grave disappointment and alarm at the Inquirer’s decision to take down three public interest articles about Pepsi Paloma from its website. This humiliating case of self-censorship sets a dangerous precedent adverse
July 4, 2018 Today, July 4, 2018, readers trying to access articles of the Inquirer.net on the rape of actress Pepsi Paloma will be redirected to a statement of the management of the online news organization. It says: “The articles
(Statement of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform on the GRP-NDFP peace process) The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) is saddened by the latest development in the peace process. Prof. Jose Ma. Sison, Chief Political Consultant of the National Democratic Front
(Statement of Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate on the GRP-NDF peace talks) I think that the issues raised by Sec. Dureza can be addressed at the same time that the peace talks are ongoing. They should not be
(Statement of NDFP Chief Political Consultant Jose Ma. Sison on the rescheduling of the peace talks, issued on June 14, 2018) It is both disappointing and frustrating that the Duterte regime has unilaterally cancelled the scheduled start of the stand-down
(Statement of Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus G. Dureza on peace talks with the CPP/NPA/NDF) In our common effort to make sure that we achieve a conducive and enabling environment for peace, President Rodrigo Duterte instructed us last night to engage
Barug Katungod Mindanao condemns the Duterte government’s criminalization of small entrepreneur and woman activist Nerita de Castro and using her as cover up for the military’s losses in the battlefield especially its failure to thwart alleged NPA revolutionary taxation. To
[Statement of the Suara Bangsamoro (Voice of the Bangsamoro) on the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law] This newly-passed BBL does not inspire hope in our hearts that we of the Bangsamoro will receive justice
We welcome the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. This recent development, and the processes that have brought us to this point, had been sustained by the strength of generations and the faith of millions. We express our gratitude to
(Statement of Konsyensya Dabaw, issued on19 May 2018) May 23, 2018 marks the first year of the day the armed conflict in Marawi erupted and Martial Law in Mindanao was declared through Proclamation 216. We in Konsyensya Dabaw gather today to
(Statement of Assistant Secretary Moslemen T. Macarambon Sr. addressed to his “friends at the MRRD NECC, colleagues in the judiciary and the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission.” Macarambon has been asked by President Duterte, according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, to resign
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The holy month of Ramadan is a time for us to renew our commitment to the faith. It is a time for solidarity, reinforced by the fast we share
[capti on id=”attachment_75045″ align=”alignleft” width=”800″] Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel. MindaNews file photo by MANMAN DEJETO[/caption] As the Holy Month of Ramadhan for Hijrah 1439 is about to start, I take this opportunity to greet the Muslims around the world
On the SC decision on the quo warranto petition against the Chief Justice The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the law. The High Court has spoken. Let us respect its decision granting the quo warranto petition as the
The FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP (FLAG) condemns in the strongest terms the decision of the Supreme Court granting the Solicitor General’s quo warranto petition against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Quo Warranto is a legal remedy designed to remove a
(Speech of Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno after the decision granting the quo warranto petition against her. Supreme Court, May 11, 2018) Mga kababayan, maraming salamat po sa Panginoong Diyos, pagka’t lumawak na po ang ating laban. Lumawak po ang
The day we’ve been fearing has arrived. The decision of the Supreme Court to grant the Quo Warranto petition against the Chief Justice is a blatant circumvention of the most sacred institution in our land: our Constitution. Both our fundamental
(Pooled Editorial issued on World Press Freedom Day, 03 May 2018, by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and the Philippine Press Institute) Speak Truth to Power,
(Pooled Editorial issued on World Press Freedom Day, 03 May 2018, by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and the Philippine Press Institute). Pagpadayag sa Kamatuoran, Pagbantay
(Statement of Mayor Sara Duterte on the resumption of peace talks with the National Democratic Front, released by the City Information Office on 13 April 2018) Respectfully, I am asking President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his decision to reopen the
(Appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte issued 29 March 2018 by the Ranaw Multi Sectoral Movement in Marawi City) Mr. President: We, the people of Marawi City and those who are one with us, would like to appeal to your kind
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FOR MARAWI (Drafted by Women Participants in the Conference on “Harnessing Women’s Voices through Political Dialogue for Inclusive Peace in the Bangsamoro” On 13
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON I would like everyone to know, including the Speaker of the House, that the unity I forged with the four Governors of Region 11 has the blessing of President Rodrigo Duterte. Even the use of
On the 32nd anniversary of the 1986 Revolution that expelled the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Konsyensya Dabaw honors Davao’s contributions to the social upheaval that was a major milestone in the ongoing struggle of Filipinos. Davao was host to political struggles
Rappler will remain a member of the Malacanang Press Corps (MPC) unless the Court of Appeals upholds the decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoking its registration. MPC, an independent organization of journalists regularly covering the President and
As peace advocates and Mindanawons, we, the Balay Mindanaw Group of NGOs, firmly support the call for the immediate passage of a Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that is consistent with all peace agreements signed by both the Government of the
January 16, 2018 The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines firmly opposes the proposal of the House Sub-Committee on Constitutional Amendments to change Article III, Sec 4 of the 1987 Constitution to read: “No law shall be passed abridging
HARSH and with horrifying implications on the full and untrammeled exercise of press freedom. That is the least that could be said of the decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) en banc to revoke the certificate of incorporation of Rappler,
The alleged failure of Rappler to comply with constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership of Philippine media entities aside, the SEC’s decision is tantamount to prior restraint, and therefore comes with the heavy presumption of unconstitutionality. The same constitution that prescribes
Federalism has been one of the key advocacies of Balay Mindanaw since we began our journey in 1996. We were instrumental in the establishment and growth of Federalism movements such as Lihuk Pideral Mindanaw (LPM) and the Citizens’ Movement for
December 18, 2017 A radio broadcaster in Davao City received a series of death threats on December 18, Monday, for her sharp commentaries against the government. Kathyrine Cortez, anchor of Davao City-based Radyo ni Juan, received several text messages from
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful IBP-LANAO DEL SUR STATEMENT ON THE MARTIAL LAW EXTENSION We, the members of the IBP Lanao del Sur Chapter, were hoping against hope that Martial Law shall only be a painful
We are Mindanawons who are deeply troubled by the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to seek for a second extension of Martial Law and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao, which was first
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is appalled by the utterly uncalled for and, in the end, unjustified public confrontation pro-administration social media enabler Sass Rogando Sasot forced on BBC Southeast Asia correspondent Jonathan Head as she took
November 5, 2017 There is no other way to see it but this: RJ (Rey Joseph) Nieto encouraged a senior government official on air to throw “hollow blocks” against a journalist, thereby threatening her, thereby possibly committing a crime. The
(Statement read by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to announce the termination of the Operations in Marawi, 23 Ocotber 2017, 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), Clark, Pampanga, Philippines) After 154 days of the Siege of Marawi by the Daesh-inspired Maute
Four months have passed since Proclamation 216 which put the entire Mindanao under Martial Law and suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus was issued last May 23, 2017. We in ALISTO! are concerned about recent developments that
Come September 11, 2017, it will be a holiday in Ilocos Norte Province. This is not new in the sense that Ilocanos have been annually celebrating the birth anniversary of former president Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. This Monday is distinguished
Families of drug-related killings know all-to-well the terror of Duterte’s drug war. Having lost loved ones to Operation Double Barrel/Tokhang, their feelings are still raw and painful. Still many are rising up to become advocates themselves to denounce Duterte’s bloody
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemns the murder of two journalists in as many days in Zamboanga del Sur and Sultan Kudarat provinces. The NUJP calls for an immediate investigation on the separate killings
“Biyai ang daotan ug buhata ang maayo; paninguhaa ang kalinaw sa tibuok mong kasingkasing.” (Ps. 34:14) NGADTO SA TANANG MGA TAWO NGA MAAYO’G KABUBUT-ON: Mga pagtimbaya sa kalinaw diha sa Labawng Makagagahom ug Maluloy-ong Dios. Kami, ang mga
Al-Qur’an 4:58: “Surely Allah commands you to make over your trusts to whom they are due and when you judge (or govern) between people, you judge (or govern) with justice; surely Allah admonishes you with what is excellent; surely Allah
