Tag: martial law

Pananaw ni Juan Dela Cruz sa Paggunita ng Edsa People Power Revolution

Photo Courtesy:Radio Veritas EDSA People Power Revolution By Eden Suarez MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Marami pa rin sa mga Pilipino ang hindi umano nakikipagkaisa sa pagdiriwang ng EDSA People Power. Sa ika-30 taong paggunita sa makasaysayang EDSA People Power ngayong araw ay mas pinili ng ilan nating mga kababayan na magtungo sa parke para mag-relax kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya, kaibigan at mga katrabaho. Idineklara ng Malacañang na holiday ang araw na ito upang […]

EDSA People Power celebration, not against Senator Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang denied that the 30th celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution does not aim to hurt the feelings of vice-presidential candidate Senator Bongbong Marcos. The Palace added that the aim of the celebration is to raise awareness on the truth behind the People Power Revolution and the martial law and not to hurt the campaign of any candidates in the 2016 election. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

Martial law no longer an issue – Senator Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – According to Senator Bongbong Marcos, martial law is no longer an issue in the 2016 elections with the Filipinos more concerned with basic needs like jobs, food, water and electricity. He added that the martial law issue is just propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Marcos not worried about martial law critics

MANILA, Philippines – Vice Presidential candidates Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said that he is not worried regarding the critics of martial law. Marcos added that he respects the position of said groups, especially the campaign against the Marcoses returning to Malacañang. He said that he is ready to answer all of the allegations said critics will make. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Life under Martial Law

September 21, 1972. The day where Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed Proclamation 1081 which led to the country’s martial law that lasted for 12 years. Some supported the declaration, and some cried for freedom as they felt oppressed under the military rule. But some voices were not heard, as they were silenced in every way possible by the military. But as victims of human rights violations described life under Martial Law, it was nothing but a horrifying […]

DSWD extends non-monetary reparations for Martial Law human rights abuse victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is among the five government agencies tasked to provide non-monetary reparation to victims of human rights abuses during the Martial Law regime. The provision of such assistance is mandated by Republic Act 10368 otherwise known as “Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013”. Under this law, the government has the moral obligation to provide reparation to the victims as part of their right to obtain […]

Thai PM says martial law to stay

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday (December 25) that martial law will be maintained in the country in order for it to return to stability. The military government, established after a May 22 coup, said last month an election planned for late 2015 would be delayed until 2016, giving more time for reforms which the military says should bring stability after a decade of factional rivalry. “It seems everything is in order, (there […]

Martial law to stay in Thailand – minister

(Reuters) – Thailand’s martial law will not be lifted for the foreseeable future, the justice minister said on Friday, despite an earlier pledge to lift the law in some provinces to help the tourism industry which has struggled since a military coup in May. The announcement comes as Thailand prepares to enter its peak tourism season, over the Christmas and New Year period. The tourism sector accounts for nearly 10 percent of GDP.Thailand expects around 25 million tourists […]

DOLE mulls deployment ban to Thailand

According to the Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldos, said department is studying the necessity of implementing a deployment ban on Thailand after the declaration of martial law in the said country.

Malacañang on the Declaration of Martial Law in Thailand

President Aquino has directed Secretary Albert del Rosario to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Thailand following the declaration of Martial Law by the Thai Army. We note the DFA statement that the Philippines is closely monitoring the political developments in Thailand. In the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Myanmar, the Philippines supported the Philippines supported the joint statement of the Foreign Ministers calling for a peaceful resolution to the on-going challenge in Thailand through […]