Students rally on Martial Law commemoration despite arrest threats
"We should show that we are strong, that we are united here.”
Students rally on Martial Law commemoration despite arrest threats
Kin of drug war victims decry VP Duterte’s claim
Kin of drug war victims decry VP Duterte’s claim
Several relatives of those killed during the government’s anti-drug campaign denounced Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, August 6, after she questioned whether those in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case were truly victims, calling her remarks painful and insulting to families still seeking justice.
Groups condemn arrest of human rights defender in Digos
Groups condemn arrest of human rights defender in Digos
Jay Apiag was on board his classmate’s vehicle to attend their classes in Cor Jesu College School of Law when members of the Philippine National Police Digos stopped them and served a warrant of arrest for double attempted murder issued by the Digos City Regional Trial Court Branch 61.
Court acquits Lumad brothers, 3 teachers from human trafficking charges
Court acquits Lumad brothers, 3 teachers from human trafficking charges
“We were able to prove in court that Salugpongan Lumad Schools only taught the students Science, Math, English, and farming classes. And definitely, no classes or topics on taking arms against the government."
Missing peace consultant was abducted and killed in Davao del Norte, spokesperson says
Missing peace consultant was abducted and killed in Davao del Norte, spokesperson says
“The same script had been used to cloak the AFP’s brutal murder of five civilians known as New Bataan 5, who were abducted and executed in New Bataan, Davao de Oro in late February."
Lawmakers, Moro rights advocate reject Martial Law proposal in Sulu
Lawmakers, Moro rights advocate reject Martial Law proposal in Sulu
BY DAVAO TODAY Davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Lawmakers and a Moro human rights advocate reject calls from defense officials to declare Martial Law in Sulu following the wake of the twin blasts that killed 14 in Jolo. Bayan Muna Representative and Manobo...
Another Lumad farmer gunned down in Bukidnon province
Another Lumad farmer gunned down in Bukidnon province
According to the report, Lacay, with his companion Renard Burgos, was riding a motorcycle on their way to the public market when two uniformed soldiers hailed them and asked for a ride. That was when the soldiers allegedly fired at the victim.
Angry Marawi women,youth barge through public hearing
Angry Marawi women,youth barge through public hearing
By KATH M. CORTEZ Davao Today MARAWI CITY, Philippines – Nearly two years of never-ending struggle to go back to where their houses once stood, the women and the youth held another show of anger and dismay over the failure of the government to improve the ground...
Red-tagged groups file complaint at CHR
Red-tagged groups file complaint at CHR
Human rights group Karapatan, in a letter, submitted to CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Gascon said: “These attacks come in a myriad of forms, but altogether has put the lives, security, and liberty of the organization’s national and regional chapters and members at grave risk.”
Lumad girls held incommunicado by soldiers tell of horrors in captivity
Lumad girls held incommunicado by soldiers tell of horrors in captivity
Based on the narratives reported by Karapatan, Rina, 11, and her cousin Ellah, 17, (real names withheld) were about to gather Rattan locally known as Uway or Agsam and Bocawe, a local variety of Bamboo, in the morning of February 18 when they were accosted by seven soldiers.
Colmenares hits lopsided PH loan agreement with China
Colmenares hits lopsided PH loan agreement with China
“If the agreement was really vetted as the DOF claims, why did it sign an agreement so lopsided in favor of China containing conditions which are not imposed by other creditor countries and institutions?”
Group decries spread of red-tagging lists, flyers in CDO
Group decries spread of red-tagging lists, flyers in CDO
"Such notorious lists have further endangered the already perilous situation of human rights defenders. We have repeatedly raised how these arbitrary and baseless accusations incite threats to the lives and security of named individuals, the worst of which is that they become victims of extrajudicial killings."
4 soldiers killed after NPAs seized firearms, raided military camp in Bukidnon
4 soldiers killed after NPAs seized firearms, raided military camp in Bukidnon
Four soldiers were killed after communist rebels in Bukidnon successfully took over a paramilitary camp of the Army’s 1st Special Forces Civilian Active Auxiliary Patrol Base located in Green Valley, Barangay Dalwangan, Malaybalay City on Thursday, February 14.
Salugpongan leaders slam red-tagging
Salugpongan leaders slam red-tagging
Datu Kaylo clarified that Salugpongan has been recognized by the NCIP Region XI as Tribal Council of elders in 2003, and it is entitled to all rights, benefits, and privileges granted under Republic Act 8371 or the Indigenous Peoples’Rights Act (IPRA).
ML extension normalizes killings in Mindanao—Suara Bangsamoro
ML extension normalizes killings in Mindanao—Suara Bangsamoro
The spate of killings in Mindanao is expected to continue after Congress and Senate approved on Wednesday the extension of martial law, a militant Moro group said, noting that it is being used by President Rodrigo Duterte to cling in power.
3 farmer activists gunned down in Comval
3 farmer activists gunned down in Comval
A barangay councilor who were with the victims at the time of the incident said that Gilbert Labial saw the assailant on their way home but were trapped and repeatedly shot by the assasins.
Gov’t, PNP agree to a military pull-out from IP communities; military refuses to sign accord
Gov’t, PNP agree to a military pull-out from IP communities; military refuses to sign accord
“Because they did not sign the agreement, we are worried because the military can go back anytime to put up a detachment in our community."
Detained Church workers freed on bail
Detained Church workers freed on bail
Detained church workers and rights activists were released on bail after their arrest on the evening of July 4 in General Santos City while holding an organizational consultation on peasant and tribal issues.
Volunteer teacher? recounts rebel-tagging
Volunteer teacher? recounts rebel-tagging
“I was forced to state my name and admit that I am a supporter to clear my name."
Mother laments soldier’s killing of her son, belies he was an NPA
Mother laments soldier’s killing of her son, belies he was an NPA
""t was after lunch on April 21 when Jhun Mark and his relatives were about to resume working on the coconuts when they heard gunshots in different directions."
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