Water cannon break up Indonesia military law protests – Politics

he National Police fired water cannons Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters in the capital Jakarta angry at a newly passed military law, AFP reporters said. The protests are the latest since parliament approved the amendment of a law last week to allow members of the military to hold more government roles — which critics said … Read more

House Defends Controversial TNI Bill Amid Rising Political Tensions: A Firm Stand in Uncertain Times

Indonesia’s Military Expansion: experts Sound the Alarm on Democratic Backsliding Table of Contents Indonesia’s Military Expansion: experts Sound the Alarm on Democratic Backsliding TNI Law Revisions Raise Concerns government’s Push for Swift Enactment concerns and Counterarguments Implications for the United States Recent Developments Practical Applications and Further Investigation Expert Analysis: Dr. Anya Sharma on democratic … Read more

Nearly half of Filipinos disagree with House impeachment of VP Sara Duterte — survey – ABS-CBN.COM

Nearly half of Filipinos disagree with House impeachment of VP Sara Duterte — survey  ABS-CBN.COM Filipinos divided on impeachment, trial may bring clarity — survey  Philstar.com Halos 5 sa 10 Pinoy tutol sa impeachment ni VP Duterte, ayon sa survey  ABS-CBN.COM Source link

'Constitution, not clamor': Lawmakers prod Escudero on Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial – ABS-CBN.COM

‘Constitution, not clamor’: Lawmakers prod Escudero on Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial  ABS-CBN.COM Pimentel: Senate can act on impeachment on its own  pna.gov.ph Impeach trial ni VP Sara pwede nang simulan – Sotto  Pilipino Star Ngayon Kampanyaserye: Gastusin sa kampanya ng mga kandidato  ABS-CBN.COM Pimentel hihirit ng senator’s caucus ukol sa VP impeachment trial  Inquirer.net Source link

TNI Law revision raises ‘dwifungsi’ fears – Politics

resident Prabowo Subianto’s decision to press forward with a revision to the 2004 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law has raised concerns about a possible return to the dwifungsi (dual function) system that prevailed in the New Order era, which granted the military significant influence over… Source link

‘Most deadly 100 days’: Indonesia’s Prabowo faces major student protests against costly policies

Four months into his presidency, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto is facing his first nationwide student protests, whose demands include a thorough evaluation of his costly programmes, cabinet choices and austerity-driven budget cuts. The protests, dubbed Indonesia Gelap, or Dark Indonesia, took place on Monday and Tuesday in several cities across the country, such as Jakarta, Bandung, … Read more

Sara Duterte seeks to block her impeachment trial – ABS-CBN.COM

Sara Duterte seeks to block her impeachment trial  ABS-CBN.COM SolGen to represent Senate in impeachment petitions before SC  pna.gov.ph Kampo ni VP Sara panic mode na sa impeachment trial – House prosecutors  Pilipino Star Ngayon Campaign period ‘unacceptable’ reason to postpone impeachment trial: Drilon  ABS-CBN.COM Sagot ng Senado sa petition vs VP impeachment ipinasa sa OSG  Inquirer.net Source link

Confronted by Marcoleta, Tarriela retorts: 'Why would I defend you when you're calling me g*go?' – ABS-CBN.COM

Confronted by Marcoleta, Tarriela retorts: ‘Why would I defend you when you’re calling me g*go?’  ABS-CBN.COM Commo. Tarriela, Rep. Marcoleta nagkasagutan sa isyu sa West PH Sea  ABS-CBN.COM Philippine Star – Itinanggi ni Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela na tinawag nitong traydor si Sagip partylist Representative Rodante Marcoleta matapos nilang magkainitan nang ungkatin ang mga … Read more

Solons on Duterte's 'kill senators' line: Even in jest, death threats shouldn't be normalized – Philstar.com

Solons on Duterte’s ‘kill senators’ line: Even in jest, death threats shouldn’t be normalized  Philstar.com Pimentel airs sentiments on ex-Pres. Duterte’s ‘kill senators’ remark  Inquirer.net Ex-Philippine leader Duterte suggests killing senators in a bomb blast  Al Jazeera English Solons rebuke Santiago for downplaying Digong’s ‘threat’  Daily Tribune (Philippines) Probe of Duterte kill remarks urged  BusinessWorld Online Source link

Batangas rep explains why House opted for 4th complaint to impeach VP Sara Duterte – ABS-CBN.COM

Batangas rep explains why House opted for 4th complaint to impeach VP Sara Duterte  ABS-CBN.COM Rep. Sandro Marcos, inihayag kung bakit pumirma siya sa impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte  Balitambayan Escudero: No need to call special session for Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial  ABS-CBN.COM Sara: Mawalan ng BF/GF, mas ­masakit pa sa impeachment  Pilipino Star Ngayon VP Sara Duterte sa … Read more