Tag Archives: Irene Khan

UN Rapporteur Highlights Continuing Restrictions of Civic Space 

By admin | May 19, 2026

Written for The Diplomat A United Nations special rapporteur report highlighted the continuing civic space restrictions in the Philippines under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s government, which marks its third year in office this month. Khan’s report confirmed the severe restrictions imposed by the previous Duterte government, which led to the curtailment of civil liberties. The Marcos government has […]

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Duterte’s Ironic Free Speech Advocacy in the Philippines

By admin | September 29, 2024

Written for The Diplomat Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned against the deterioration of freedom of expression under the government of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. After a planned rally was canceled in Tacloban City on May 25, Duterte issued a public statement blaming “the forces of darkness that threaten not only our rights to […]

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