How the military hid the truth behind Jonas Burgos abduction
The military repeatedly refused to turn over to the courts documents that could have determined what happened to Jonas.
How the military hid the truth behind Jonas Burgos abduction
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For Beng Hernandez
For Beng Hernandez
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Caravan vs 2013 Balikatan military exercises ongoing
Caravan vs 2013 Balikatan military exercises ongoing
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Statement of support for the Korean people against US provocations and nuclear threats
Statement of support for the Korean people against US provocations and nuclear threats
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Melissa Roxas, a US citizen survivor of abduction and torture Supports Burgos family and other families of desaparecidos
Melissa Roxas, a US citizen survivor of abduction and torture Supports Burgos family and other families of desaparecidos
As a survivor of abduction by the Philippine military in 2009, my heart went out to the Burgos family after I heard the favourable news of the Philippine Court of Appeals ruling last week on the case of Jonas Burgos. After years of presenting the case before the...
Filipinos arrested in Saudi crackdown on migrants
Filipinos arrested in Saudi crackdown on migrants
A video showing a group of Saudi authorities “binding and beating alleged illegal immigrants” has been circulating. The report said the video, posted on YouTube, has been circulating online and is believed to be a footage from the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
What is the point of another ‘parallel investigation’?
What is the point of another ‘parallel investigation’?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeals ruled that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should be held accountable for the enforced disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos. The decision of the Appeals court on the writ of habeas...
Back Story: Searching for a son and the elusive quest for justice
Back Story: Searching for a son and the elusive quest for justice
Will this finally lead to finding Jonas? Will those responsible for this abhorrent crime be finally be brought to the bars of justice? Will this be the first significant step toward addressing impunity?
Gravel picker, Romblon
Gravel picker, Romblon
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Thousands of OFWs affected by crackdown in Saudi Arabia
Thousands of OFWs affected by crackdown in Saudi Arabia
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Burgos family dares police to stop covering up Army’s culpability
Burgos family dares police to stop covering up Army’s culpability
“Mr. PNP Chief, it appears that you don’t know what you’re talking about. The police should investigate the case thoroughly as ordered by the Supreme Court. it is the responsibility of the police to gather evdiences for someone to be prosecuted.” – JL Burgos, brother of missing activist Jonas
One way to exit
One way to exit
A tender moment softens the utilitarian characteristics of park sstreetshooter - one way to exitgnage. (Quezon Memorial Park, Quezon City)
Comelec accused of harassing anti-Aquino partylist bets
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Workers slam docking of three US vessels in the country
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Incontrovertible evidence pointing to military culpability in Jonas Burgos abduction filed
Incontrovertible evidence pointing to military culpability in Jonas Burgos abduction filed
Is this the smoking gun that would force the Armed Forces of the Philippines to finally surface Jonas?
FPPI workers demand compensation, justice as 5th worker dies at work
FPPI workers demand compensation, justice as 5th worker dies at work
Like Cesar Muanag, the latest worker to die, the other victims of electrocution in the Philippines’ biggest oil palm plantation were all “casual” employees despite having worked there from two to 12 years.
Appeals court holds military accountable for disappearance of Jonas Burgos
Appeals court holds military accountable for disappearance of Jonas Burgos
“I earnestly pray that this decision would lead us to Jonas and to the names of those involved so that justice may (finally) be served...The ultimate measure of success is our recovery of Jonas.” - Edita Burgos, Jonas’s mother
Aquino’s new labor laws viewed as ‘Trojan horse’ vs workers
Aquino’s new labor laws viewed as ‘Trojan horse’ vs workers
The two newly-signed labor laws mandating tripartism and compulsory arbitration effectively weaken unions and their power of collective action to bargain for better working conditions.
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