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Hi everyone! August 27 marks 10 years since members of the Iglesia ni Cristo flocked to EDSA in 2015 to protest what they said was government meddling in their church’s internal affairs. For five days, the busy highway became the stage of a massive demonstration that grabbed national attention and sparked heated debates about religion, politics, and power. Rappler (led by our investigative editor @Chay Hofileña - Rappler) dug into the controversies, alleged abuses, and the calls for accountability that surfaced during the crisis. Ten years later, our stories remain a window into how those events shook one of the country’s most powerful churches. Revisit our coverage from 2015 and see how we captured that turning point in INC history! P.S Don’t forget to join Rappler+ to read these stories below from our archives. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/inc-protest-controversy-reports-anniversary-2025/
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Hi, sir! Former local Cavite official:
According to his DOJ profile, Vida was appointed Assistant Secretary in January 2023, then as undersecretary in October of the same year.
In 2006, he was also an Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Chief Presidential Counsel under then-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He was also involved in local politics before.
Vida was the vice mayor of Mendez-Nuñez in Cavite in 2007, then became mayor from 2013 to 2022. He was also the president of the Mayor’s League of Cavite from 2019 to 2022.
The acting DOJ secretary earned his political science degree from the University of the Philippines and his law degree from the Ateneo Law School. He passed the 1996 Bar Examinations and was admitted to the Bar in 1997.
Vida began his legal career as an associate in a private law firm, then later opened his own firm.
We also have this story :)
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fredderick-vida-appointed-acting-secretary-doj/
THE RULE OF LAW FORUM WITH AMAL CLOONEY Philippine legal and civic leaders gather for The Rule of Law Forum with world-renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney on Friday, November 14. The forum tackles issues surrounding constitutional governance, judicial accountability, and citizens’ role in upholding the rule of law. This forum is organized by Rappler, the University of the Philippines College of Law, Philippine Bar Association, and Justice George Malcolm Foundation. Stay tuned for key insights from today’s discussion! @here
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Legal luminaries, law faculty members, and students are in attendance for today’s The Rule of Law Forum with international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
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UP College of Law dean Gwen Grecia de Vera opens the forum by highlighting the importance of the legal profession in protecting democracy amid the threats of disinformation. She also acknowledges the continued attacks on Filipino journalists — including intimidation, red-tagging, and surveillance.
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Former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, in her opening remarks, says she is hoping that the forum's attendees will gain knowledge and insights that they can use to continue upholding the rule of law and defending press freedom.
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Ombudsman 🤝 Ombudsman Current Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla meets former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales during The Rule of Law Forum, where they are both speakers. The forum's speaker is international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
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DUTERTE'S 'WARS' VS HUMAN RIGHTS According to Te, the country saw how former president Rodrigo Duterte waged war against civil liberties. This includes Duterte's anti-drug campaign, where nearly 30,000 people were killed, and the "war against women" or Duterte's gendered and misogynistic attacks.
The forum's first panel features Free Legal Assistance Group president Theodore Te and Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director Colene Arcaina to discuss the challenges to protecting civil liberties in the Philippines.
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HOW DO WE ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS? Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director Colene Arcaina says it’s important to ask if the Constitution is aligned with how Filipinos live their everyday lives. In order for human rights interventions to work, adds Arcaina, institutions must first check the people’s perception of these actions.
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Constitutional law expert and #FactsFirstPH coalition accountability layer lead John Molo talks about civic and institutional leadership during times of democratic decline. Molo also discusses the coalition's efforts to address rampant disinformation and protect the freedom of speech, such as their plan to launch a case monitoring system and Media and Information Literacy initiatives.
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AMAL CLOONEY JOINS THE RULE OF LAW FORUM
International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney takes the stage at The Rule of Law Forum with Philippine legal and civic leaders on Friday, November 14.
The forum is organized by Rappler, the University of the Philippines College of Law, Philippine Bar Association, and Justice George Malcolm Foundation.
Catch Amal’s thoughts on justice, accountability, and the rule of law, only here on Rappler. @here
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FIGHTING FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS Amal Clooney says the toughest cases she has handled include cases involving victims of terrorist group ISIS. Clooney, who co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice with her husband George, says nothing will happen unless someone makes justice a priority, which is why it is crucial to push back against the continued attacks and harassment against women worldwide.
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How do we determine success in big cases? International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, who has handled some of the world’s biggest cases, says the arrest of suspects is among the indications of a case’s success rate. In prosecuting criminals, Clooney also believes that lawyers may tap technology and maximize digital evidence.
TECH FOR GOOD Amal Clooney says artificial intelligence is here to stay, so it might as well be used for justice and human rights. The international human rights lawyer believes that technology can be used for good. Just last October, Clooney launched a global hub that aims to use AI to improve women's access to justice. This was in partnership with the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, and the university’s Blavatnik School of Government.
‘WHAT STANDS OUT IS COURAGE’
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, serving as a reactor to Amal Clooney’s question and answer session with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, said what stood out from the discussion was courage.
He related courage to his experience as former justice secretary, where he said he blocked efforts by outside forces to weaponize the Department of Justice.
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The Rule of Law Forum ends with a photo opportunity with Amal Clooney, Maria Ressa, and the attendees.
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