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crime, extrajudicial killings, HUMAN RIGHTS

SENATE to probe spate of killings

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Gordon calls for immediate action to end the assassinations and to arrest and bring the perpetrators

 

January 29, 2021

MANILA – The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, chaired by Senator Richard Gordon, is set to conduct a public hearing on the series of killings in the country.On January 18, Gordon delivered a privilege speech at the plenary and condemned the continued acts of violence perpetrated… Read More

crime, MINDANAO, ZAMBOANGA

SUICIDE CASES on the rise in Zambo City

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City mayor blames Covid-19 pandemic

Zambo Mayor Reminds Public On Firecracker Ban | Radio Philippines Network

 January 27, 2021

ZAMBOANGA CITY–Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has acknowledged rising cases of suicides in the city, blaming it partly on the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.Salazar said Wednesday she has instructed Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, City Health Office chief, and City Social Welfare officer… Read More

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MEDICO-LEGAL REPORT: Dacera died of natural causes

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Based on the available information on hand, the manner of death is classified as natural death

 

Flight attendant Christine Dacera died of natural causes, said a medico-legal report.

Dacera was found dead in a Makati City hotel room after celebrating New Year’s Day with her friends.

The report was submitted to the prosecution at the resumption on Wednesday, January 27,of of the preliminary investigation into the rape with homicide complaint filed by the Philippine National Police against the 11 known companions of Dacera in a New Year’s Eve party.

“Manner of death as homicide is ruled out in Dacera’s case because the aortic aneurysm is considered a medical condition. Rape and/or drug overdose will not result to the development of aneurysms,” the medico-legal report, signed by Police Lt. Gen. Joseph Palmero, read.

“No alcohol or recreational drugs taken the night prior to her death will case that kind of dilatation or defect on her aorta. That dilatation is a chronic condition and was present long before she died,” it added.

The report said that Dacera’s heart had an abnormal weight, which “supports [her] apparently undiagnosed hypertension.”

“Based on the available information on hand, the manner of death is classified as natural death,” the report stated. Read More

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CHR: PROTECT CHILDREN VS. ONLINE PORN

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CHR bats for heightened online child protection amid pandemic

 January 24, 2021

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday called for heightened protection of students against sexual exploitation and other forms of child abuse as the world celebrates the International Day of Education.”Protection of young people from all forms of abuse is among the obligations… Read More

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33 nabbed in Sultan Kudarat anti-crime drive

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 January 23, 2021

COTABATO CITY – Sultan Kudarat police arrested 33 persons, confiscated several firearms, and seized illegal drugs in simultaneous law enforcement operations on Friday.

Col. Noel Kinazo, Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office (SKPPO) director, said the anti-criminality drive in the province led… Read More

Bodies of suspects found in Maguindanao clash site

 January 23, 2021

COTABATO CITY – More bodies of suspects belonging to a local armed group have been found during clearing operations following a five-hour encounter with the police in the Maguindanao town of Sultan Kudarat on Saturday. Maj. Ismael Madin, chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in… Read More

FOREIGN RELATIONS, PHILIPPINE-CHINA RELATIONS

GORDON: CHINESE CRIMES IN PHILIPPINES COULD BE PART OF PLOT TO DESTABILIZE GOVERNMENT

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By ROGER M. BALANZA

Senator Richard Gordon said money laundering by Chinese nationals  is a “threat to national security” because the fund can be used to destabilize the Philippine government.

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He warned that money laundering is a “threat to national security” because it can be used to fund organized crimes, destabilize governments and erode the integrity of the nation’s financial institutions.

Gordon raised the fear as he revealed that some of those found involved in money laundering were identified as members of China’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), who could be gathering vital intelligence information on the Philippines.

The PLA is the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and of its founding and ruling political party, the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The Chinese Embassy in Manila described as “isolated incidents” illegal and criminal cases involving its nationals in the Philippines and warned those spreading fake news against China.

In a privilege speech Tuesday, Gordon raised issues on money laundering related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
Gordon earlier said some US$446 million (P22.69 billion) was “smuggled” by 47 individuals, mostly Chinese money launderers,  into the country in a span of 5 months.  
The Philippine National Police reported a  growing number of kidnapping cases involving Chinese victims and kidnappers due to the influx of Chinese working for the POGO.
Police said they were investigating 2 Chinese murder suspects who were caught with identification cards allegedly from the PLA.
The  government is also investigating immigration officials who allowed POGO workers, including PLA elements,  to sneak into the country easily by paying bribes.

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Senator Panfilo Lacson said there are PLA members in the country, based on intelligence information he received.

He urged authorities to validate information that some 3,000 members of the PLA are in the Philippines.
We need to validate this, this is not yet confirmed. I urge the intelligence community to confirm. Maybe they’re here for an immersion mission, we don’t know. For what purpose, we don’t know, said Lacson.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila described as “isolated incidents” illegal and criminal cases involving its nationals in the Philippines.

In a statement reported by the government-owned Philippine News Agency (PNA),  the Chinese embassy said the Chinese government attaches “great importance to combating all kinds of illegal and criminal activities” and has been in close cooperation with relevant agencies in the country.
The statement came in the wake of reports that Chinese nationals are allegedly associated with money laundering, prostitution, kidnapping, and even bribing of Philippine authorities in the country.
The embassy dished out a harsh warning against those spreading false information against China.
The embassy said it opposes “any irresponsible remarks based on fake news and condemns any groundless allegations against China out of ulterior political motives.”
Citing the cases as isolated, the embassy said these should not represent the whole picture of China-Philippines relations.
“The Chinese Embassy has always been committed to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the Philippines and has been providing consular service and protection for them to the best of its ability. The Embassy is willing to continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with the Philippine side in this regard,” the statement read.
“The China-Philippines relations have maintained a good momentum of development, which serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples,” it said.

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