MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is now verifying complaints of human rights violation during military operations in Marawi City. The CHR said that they have already tasked their personnel to monitor the situation from the time martial law was declared in Mindanao. One thing they consider in battles the likes of […] The post CHR to probe military ops in Marawi for possible violation of human rights appeared first on UNTV News.

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:42:57 -0800

MANILA, Philippines — Of the 95 villages in Marawi City, 33 are heavily damaged by the more than four months of clashes between the government troops and the ISIS-inspired Maute terror group. In these areas, the structures damaged by the bombs and ammunition can no longer be used. While in areas considered controlled, the homes of […] The post Restoration of normalcy in Marawi City begins appeared first on UNTV News.

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:11:59 -0800

President Rodrigo Duterte calls some of the militant groups in the country as legal fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Among the groups the President named are Piston, Karapatan, Tindig Pilipino and Kilusang Mayo Uno. The President also accused the groups of being rebels for supporting the enemies of the state. Mr. Duterte […] The post PRRD tags militant groups as CPP’s legal fronts appeared first on UNTV News.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:29:36 -0800

  MANILA, Philippines – Some policemen who were part of the group behind the kidnapping of Jee Ick Joo have expressed willingness to testify in the killing of the Korean national. According to PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) Director Glenn Dumlao, many should have been punished for the crime, but many of the suspects were able […] The post PNP-AKG readies new witnesses in Jee Ick Joo kidnap-slay case appeared first on UNTV News.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:57:38 -0800

MANILA, Philippines – Bong Nasul has been a driver/operator of jeepney for more than two decades now. In his everyday operation from five in the morning to three in the afternoon plying the route of Guadalupe-Fort Bonifacio, he earns P1,700 — but not all daily earnings go to him, as he spends P600 for gasoline. […] The post Proposed P800 daily installment for new jeepney units still too steep for drivers appeared first on UNTV News.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:31:03 -0800