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AN opposition lawmaker on
Wednesday called it a “pathetic
irony” that while Senator Leila de
Lima is “depreciated” by the Duterte
administration, she is being recognized
elsewhere for her efforts in defense of
human rights.
“It is a pathetic irony that while
freedom fighters and human rights
advocates are depreciated by the
present leadership in their own country,
they are greatly appreciated elsewhere
in the world,” Albay Representative
Edcel Lagman said in a statement.
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FILIPINOS with passport
application or renewal appointments
on special non-working days November
13 to 15 need not reschedule their
physical appearance at the Department
of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) designated
offices.
According to a report by GMA News’
JP Soriano on News To Go, the DFA’s
consular offices will accommodate
from November 16 to 29 those whose
original appointments will be canceled,
as government offices will be closed
on the 13th, 14th and 15th due to the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) Summit.
First-time or renewal applicants
may show up at the DFA Aseana office
and the agency’s consular offices at the
same scheduled time of their original
appointment.
DFA Aseana will be open on
November 18, Saturday, from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m., but passport processing
transactions on that day will cost
P1,200.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter
Cayetano apologized to the public for
any inconvenience.
Indonesian linked to Maute group nabbed in Marawi
AN Indonesian national who was
allegedly with the pro-ISIS Maute
group has been arrested in Marawi City,
a television report said Wednesday.
GMA News TV’s Balitanghali
reported that the Indonesian, who can
“This is the case of Sen. Leila de Lima politically-motivated charges,” Lagman
who recently won the international
Price for Freedom Award even as she
“Again, kung may mga
inconveniences, pasensya na po kayo.
We’re working hard to deliver the
services that you deserve, which is fast
and efficient,” he said.
Passport applications completed
starting January 1, 2018 will yield
passports valid for 10 years, according
to the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of the Philippine Passport
Act.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared
November 13-15 as special non-
working days in light of the activities of KBK, GMA News | Published November 1, 2017
speak Filipino, first introduced himself
as a resident of Cagayan de Oro and
part of the military intelligence.
The report said the suspect was
with the Maute during its training in
Piagapo, Lanao del Sur, where the
IMMIGRATION / OFNEWS
languishes in prison for fabricated and
said.
The Liberal International (LI), a
federation of liberal political parties,
announced on Tuesday that it was giving
its “highest human rights honor” to De
Lima, whom it described as a “political
prisoner” and a critic of “authoritarian”
President Rodrigo Duterte.
“Politicians from around the world
voted to award Liberal International’s
highest human rights honor – the
Prize for Freedom – to imprisoned
the world leaders attending the series
of high-profile meetings in the 31st
ASEAN Summit this month.
For the same reason, classes in
Metro Manila are suspended from
November 13 to 17.
The ASEAN-related activities will
include land transit of the delegates
from Clark, Pampanga, to hotels and
venues in Metro Manila, where some
of the summit’s events are scheduled
to take place. n Nicole-Anne Lagrimas,
2:36 PM
terror group recruited child warriors
and other fighters.
It further said the suspect claimed
that he was able to escape after he
killed his two colleagues.
Armed Forces spokesperson Major
General Restituto Padilla said based
on initial information, the suspect
was trying to escape when he was
intercepted and arrested by members
of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team
(BPAT), who then turned him over to
the police and military.
Marawi City had been under siege
by the Maute group for five months
until it was liberated by the government
earlier this month. n Amita Legaspi, KBK,
GMA News | Published November 1, 2017 2:42 PM
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Philippines political prisoner, Senator
Leila de Lima,” the LI said.
“Senator De Lima, a vocal and
ardent critic [of] the Philippines
authoritarian president Rodrigo
Duterte’s so-called ‘war of drugs’, has
been held in pre-trial detention on
politically motivated charges since
February 2017,” it added.
According to the organization, the
Prize for Freedom is awarded to “to
honor an individual who has made
an exceptional contribution to the
advancement of human rights and
political freedoms.”
De Lima is presently detained at
the Philippine National Police’s (PNP)
Custodial Center in Camp Crame,
Quezon City over allegations that she
was involved in the illegal drug trade
inside that national penitentiary during
Trillanes on Roque after
taking on Palace job: ‘Parang
nasapian ng masamang espirito’
SENATOR Antonio Trillanes IV on
Wednesday hit incoming presidential
spokesperson Harry Roque over the
latter’s recent remarks to President
Rodrigo Duterte’s critics.
“Ito si Cong. Roque, nasama lang kay
Duterte, bigla na lang parang nasapian
ng masamang espirito,” Trillanes said in President’s critics.
a text message to GMA News Online.
Trillanes’ statement was in response
to Roque’s remark warning critics of
Duterte that he would not take their
vilification campaign against the chief
executive sitting down.
Trillanes is one of Duterte’s
staunchest critics.
Roque had warned Duterte’s
detractors that he was ready to counter
with adobe bricks and hollow blocks
if they would throw stones at the
President.
“At binibigyan ko na po ng notice
ang mga walang hiya diyan na naninira
lamang. Kung dati-rati hindi kayo
nababato, ngayon po maghanda na
kayo, dahil kapag kayo ay nambato,
hindi lang po bato ang itatapon ko sa
inyo, hollow blocks,” Roque said.
her stint as Justice secretary.
De Lima, a member of the Liberal
Party (LP), has repeatedly denied the
charges against her, saying she is a
victim of political persecution.
In a separate statement, the LP said
De Lima’s award is a reminder that
injustice must be fought.
“The prize is a testament that
no walls or prison bars can weaken
the spirit of any freedom fighter.
Democratic change is a legitimate and
rightful dream,” the LP said.
“With this award, the Liberal Party
is even more emboldened and inspired
to stay firm in its conviction to fight for
human rights and the people’s freedoms
amid the formidable odds,” the former
ruling party added. n Kathrina Charmaine
Alvarez, RSJ, GMA News | Published November 1,
2017 4:30 PM
GMA News Online has sought
the comment of Roque to Trillanes’
comment but has yet to respond as of
posting time.
But in a Balitanghali report, Roque
explained his “threat” against the
“I was speaking to Mocha Uson’s
audience, which is different from the
audience of this body. I’m talking about
individuals who have made it a hobby
to lambast the administration,” Roque
said.
“I’m not just a spokesperson, but
I’m a trained litigator. If I have to, I will
defend [the President] with very much
passion,” he added.
Duterte announced the appointment
of Roque, incumbent Kabayan party-list
representative, on October 28. Roque is
set to assume his post on November 6.
Roque replaces outgoing presidential
spokesperson Ernesto Abella.
“It is clear that the President has very
sure instincts and that PS Roque meets
his expectations,” Abella earlier said.
n Kathrina Charmaine Alvarez, RSJ, GMA News
| Published November 1, 2017 1:44 PM