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Investigation launched into alleged abuses at Tacloban City Jail, CHR calls for systemic reform

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has reiterated the Philippine government’s responsibility to uphold the rights and dignity of all persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). This comes in the wake of reports concerning the alleged mistreatment of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Marielle Domequil at the Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory. Following complaints raised by their families and support groups, the CHR has launch…Read Article

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Monteverde keeps UP focused on progress over another Filoil crown

Over the past three years, University of the Philippines has been a picture of consistency. Despite stumbling along the way in the PlayTime Cares Filoil EcoOil 18th Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive, the Fighting Maroons are once again back in familiar territory — playing for a championship. Their campaign has been far from flawless, but UP has clawed its way back to the top. There was reason to doubt. The Fighting Maroons dropped bac…Read Article

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Altermidya files complaint vs jail warden over alleged mistreatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, other PDLs

by Tracy Ramos Altermidya has filed a formal complaint Wednesday, July 16, with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) regarding alleged mistreatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including political prisoners Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, inside the Tacloban City Jail. The group has, in particular, filed a complaint against Tacloban City Jail Warden J/Insp Eva E. Naputo for what it describes as “repressive treat…Read Article

Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague

MANILA — Political detainee support group Kapatid expressed support for calls for investigations on alleged abuses at the Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory (TCJFD). In a statement July 19, Kapatid urged Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Director General Ruel Rivera to address the “serious and ongoing harassment” of political prisoners and other persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the TCJFD. “Kapatid expresses grave concern over mo…Tacloban City · Tacloban City Read Article

Altermidya network denounces rights violations against Frenchie Mae Cumpio and other PDLs

The Altermidya Network condemns the reported abuses committed under the watch of Tacloban City Jail warden Jail Inspector Eva E. Naputo, and Chief Unit Intelligence Officer SI01 Dalmacio C. Canayong Jr. against Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), including the community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil. Among the cases of such abusive conduct by the jail officials are neglecting requests for urgent medical care for…Tacloban City · Tacloban City Read Article

DSWD Tutoring Program Helps 11.5K Students, Parents In Eastern Visayas

At least 11,592 struggling learners, parents, and poor college students in Eastern Visayas benefited this year from the expanded Tara, Basa! (Let’s read) tutoring program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) this year. In a statement on Monday, the DSWD said the initiative supported 1,512 college students serving as tutors and youth development workers (YDWs), 5,040 struggling readers, and 5,040 parents and guardians. Imple…College Students · Tacloban City Read Article

CPJ, partners denied visit to jailed Philippine journalist - Committee to Protect Journalists

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Tacloban City, June 16, 2025—Philippine authorities on Monday refused to allow the Committee to Protect Journalists and a coalition of press freedom organizations to visit jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio during a joint mission aimed at asking authorities to end her more than five-year detention. CPJ and the groups had submitted a formal request through the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) on May 5 to visit Cumpio, a 26-year-old who has been h…Journalism · Tacloban City See the Story

Passenger arrested at Tacloban Airport for carrying submachine gun replica amid election gun ban

A Manila-bound traveler was arrested at Tacloban City Airport after authorities discovered a replica of a submachine gun in his luggage, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG) reported. The passenger was stopped from boarding and taken into custody during routine screening, which revealed a replica of a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun …Travel · Tacloban City Read Article

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Investigation launched into alleged abuses at Tacloban City Jail, CHR calls for systemic reform

Monteverde keeps UP focused on progress over another Filoil crown

Altermidya files complaint vs jail warden over alleged mistreatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, other PDLs

Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague

Altermidya network denounces rights violations against Frenchie Mae Cumpio and other PDLs

DSWD Tutoring Program Helps 11.5K Students, Parents In Eastern Visayas

CPJ, partners denied visit to jailed Philippine journalist - Committee to Protect Journalists

LTO Suspends License of PUV Driver in Fatal Tacloban Road Crash

DSWD, DepEd To Check Status Of 37,474 Dropouts From Poor Families

AirAsia MOVE denies manipulating airfares, cites 3rd-party glitch

Passenger arrested at Tacloban Airport for carrying submachine gun replica amid election gun ban

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Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague

Altermidya network denounces rights violations against Frenchie Mae Cumpio and other PDLs

DSWD Tutoring Program Helps 11.5K Students, Parents In Eastern Visayas

CPJ, partners denied visit to jailed Philippine journalist - Committee to Protect Journalists

LTO Suspends License of PUV Driver in Fatal Tacloban Road Crash

DSWD, DepEd To Check Status Of 37,474 Dropouts From Poor Families

AirAsia MOVE denies manipulating airfares, cites 3rd-party glitch

Passenger arrested at Tacloban Airport for carrying submachine gun replica amid election gun ban