Sherwin De Vera

2 months ago | rappler.com | Sherwin De Vera

BAGUIO, Philippines – A labor leader and cultural worker in the Cordillera has become the latest individual to face a terrorism financing complaint amid the government’s bid to exit the gray list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Labor leader Michael Cabangon is the 12th person in Northern Luzon to be formally accused under the anti-terrorism law since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office.

2 months ago | altermidya.net | Sherwin De Vera |Mark Saludes

By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.netTABUK CITY, Kalinga—Indigenous peoples’ organizations in the Cordillera warned of more rights violations in the region following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize funding for large dams for irrigation and other purposes. In a meeting with National Irrigation Administration (NIA) officials, the president promised to ensure sufficient funding for the construction of large dams for various uses, including irrigation.

Jan 20, 2025 | altermidya.net | Sherwin De Vera |Mark Saludes

By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.netBAGUIO CITY—City officials are urging the repeal of Section 78 of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA), citing its discriminatory impact on the city’s indigenous peoples. This call was made during a special session with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on January 14.

Dec 10, 2024 | rappler.com | Mia Magdalena Fokno |Sherwin De Vera

BAGUIO, Philippines – Baguio City’s legislators approved an ordinance on Monday, December 9, prohibiting red-tagging – a practice often used to discredit activists by branding them as terrorists or enemies of the state. The new city law seeks to address concerns over the safety of activists and human rights defenders in Baguio, where red-tagging has been linked to harassment, violence, and even killings. Its approval comes ahead of the 76th International Human Rights Day.

Dec 2, 2024 | rappler.com | Sherwin De Vera

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