How the legal system is used to attack political dissenters
"The police and military have mastered the art of preparing false documents to justify the filing of fabricated charges.”
How the legal system is used to attack political dissenters
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How the US meddled with PH gov’t war versus its own people
How the US meddled with PH gov’t war versus its own people
With all its pretensions for peace and development, Duterte’s counterinsurgency is brutal to the core.
Militarizing the civilian bureaucracy for suppressing dissent
Militarizing the civilian bureaucracy for suppressing dissent
The counterinsurgency policy is not only targeted against the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People's Army (NPA) but against perceived supporters or any groups standing in the way of the administration’s political and economic interests.
Halad sa kaadlawan
Halad sa kaadlawan
By TOMAS TALLEDO Hukas na mangitngit nga kadulom Kay mabatian hutik sang kaagahon Ang taliwis nga busilak sa Sidlangan Nagakihad itum nga kalangit-langitan Sa pagtukod rebulto sang mga bagani Bonifacio, Luna, Mabini: mga halad Sa rebolusyon nga nagapadayon Subong,...
From defending the environment to defending human rights
From defending the environment to defending human rights
“We need to keep the fire burning especially now that Duterte has utilized the entire machinery of government against the people."
Bruised but still fighting for human rights
Bruised but still fighting for human rights
For someone who lost a father and a mother, and whose husband has been detained, Jimmylisa admits there were times she wallowed in depression. She said her very name, taken from her parents, reminds her to be strong. “How could I not live up to their legacy?”
NDFP Southern Tagalog celebrates CPP’s 51st anniversary
NDFP Southern Tagalog celebrates CPP’s 51st anniversary
“The NDF greets the CPP in its ability to stay strong despite continuing attack and urges the people of the Southern Tagalog region to rise up and join the struggle.”
Kin of political prisoners in Bicutan initially denied entry
Kin of political prisoners in Bicutan initially denied entry
The families also seek a dialogue with the BJMP officials “to put a stop to such unreasonable, illegal and unjust prohibitions that violate the right of families and friends of political prisoners to visit them.”
Mapping the course: Peace talks and red bashing
Mapping the course: Peace talks and red bashing
Peace talks comes primarily because in the country’s hinterlands, a people’s army, guided by a communist party, is building organs of democratic political power. And in various sites, the communist bid for land redistribution, national industrialization, and a participatory planned economy through socialism is paralleled by organized, institutionalized and legitimate endeavors pursuing the same vision. This is enough for a government that is provisionally hijacked by compradors and imperialists to talk peace and reforms.
Human rights work as a vocation
Human rights work as a vocation
“There were times when she thought of taking a break, but in the end, her heart stays with the masses that she serves.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – School activities and birthdays are important activities that any parent will surely not miss, but...
CPP orders Xmas truce, Panelo says Malacañan to follow suit
CPP orders Xmas truce, Panelo says Malacañan to follow suit
In its order, the CPP asked all commands and units of the New People’s Army (NPA) and people’s militias to implement a nationwide ceasefire that will take effect from December 23 to January 7. By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Kodao Productions SAN VICENTE, Palawan–The...
GRP, NDFP proposed reciprocal unilateral ceasefires over the holidays
GRP, NDFP proposed reciprocal unilateral ceasefires over the holidays
A joint statement sent to Kodao by NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison says the proposed ceasefire declarations, if approved by NDFP Chairperson Mariano Orosa and GRP President Rodrigo Duterte, would be effective from midnight of December 23 to January...
Choosing the right path
Choosing the right path
“You have to connect yourself with the people, and the people’s movements. You can’t just fight for the people, you have to fight with them as well.” By JUSTIN UMALI Bulatlat.com MANILA -- On International Human Rights Day, Cristina Palabay, secretary general of...
Police has not returned #Fightfor58 mural
Police has not returned #Fightfor58 mural
The mural was instantly taken by the police when the members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and Altermidya - People’s Alternative Media Network had just unloaded it from the vehicle. There was no explanation whatsoever as to why the...
What about the 58th victim?
What about the 58th victim?
"I need justice for my dad. 'Pag di kumpleto numero, 'di kumpleto hustisya."
Families of victims welcome conviction of Ampatuans
Families of victims welcome conviction of Ampatuans
“This serves as a crack to the impunity in the killings of journalists.”
Court finds Andal Ampatuan et al. guilty
Court finds Andal Ampatuan et al. guilty
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) welcomed the decision as initial victory in the long quest for justice.
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