Manila vendors decry local gov’t attacks on their livelihood
Sidewalk vendors want to stop being targeted by Manila city's clearing operations.
Manila vendors decry local gov’t attacks on their livelihood
‘Branded as farmers by day, NPAs by night’ | Soldiers harass Batangas farmers
‘Branded as farmers by day, NPAs by night’ | Soldiers harass Batangas farmers
“They are here to provide protection to those claiming the lands we till.”
Crisis-hit Saudi OFWs welcome $10.6 M gov’t relief
Crisis-hit Saudi OFWs welcome $10.6 M gov’t relief
“The relief assistance is timely in light of thousands of OFWs in various construction companies who are not receiving their salaries and benefits. And OWWA's usual attitude of turning a deaf ear to the plight of OFWs hopefully will finally end."
Let’s Talk Peace: Episode 1
Let’s Talk Peace: Episode 1
Kabataang may say sa lipunan: subaybayan ang peace talks kasama si Neen Sapalo. Video by AlterMidya People's Alternative Media...
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“In fact, these people continue to harass my family. They keep on telling my sibling that I would no longer be able to set foot in their community ever again.”
Palparan trial postponed anew as defense lawyers a no-show again
Palparan trial postponed anew as defense lawyers a no-show again
“They are using public funds to finance the phalanx of soldiers and police to provide security detail to Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan. That money should have been spent somewhere else.”
Political prisoner released ‘provisionally’ after 5 years
Political prisoner released ‘provisionally’ after 5 years
She could not accept that she was jailed for five years for a crime she did not commit.
‘Release of political prisoners to show Duterte’s commitment to peace talks’ – Tiamzons
‘Release of political prisoners to show Duterte’s commitment to peace talks’ – Tiamzons
Duterte’s recognition and respect for these previously-signed agreements has opened doors for both the resumption of peace talks and the release of political prisoners through peace talks.”
Dev’t workers vow to continue serving communities under new gov’t
Dev’t workers vow to continue serving communities under new gov’t
“We are rendering services to the people in areas that have been practically neglected by government. Why are they [the government and the military] targeting us?”
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“This case was filed in 2008 and it is only now that it is progressing. But I am not completely happy, with the absence of all accused Cafgu members, and the fact that Palparan is not yet back at the Bulacan provincial jail.” -- -- torture victim Raymond Manalo
Peace talks opened ‘door of hope’ for pa of young political detainee
Peace talks opened ‘door of hope’ for pa of young political detainee
“They should have never been jailed in the first place. If there is anyone who needs to be jailed, these are the corrupt officials who can get away with their crimes with a grin in their faces. My son and others must be freed.”
Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
“Duterte should see for himself how much the government is spending for these criminals.”
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
“While we celebrate her release, we continue to mount appeals for the immediate release of all political prisoners, especially the sick, women and the elderly.”
Duterte urged to look into Mary Jane’s case
Duterte urged to look into Mary Jane’s case
“We know his strong sentiments against drugs. We also know that he is fully informed of Mary Jane’s innocence. I know he will help her.”
‘Bones?’ | Accused NDFP consultants question Leyte mass grave evidence
‘Bones?’ | Accused NDFP consultants question Leyte mass grave evidence
“These may be pieces of evidence, but not bone fragments.”
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
“I am saddened that the arraignment did not push through. Still, I am resolved to fight until Palparan’s conviction. I hope Duterte will be true to his word – criminals must be sent to jail.”
Moro political detainees | ‘Innocent people continue to suffer behind bars’
Moro political detainees | ‘Innocent people continue to suffer behind bars’
“As long as the DOJ memorandum and the reward system remain, more innocent Moro men, most of whom are poor, will be arrested and paraded as terrorists.”
NDFP peace consultants prefer peace talks to cabinet posts
NDFP peace consultants prefer peace talks to cabinet posts
“We see this as a positive step towards ‘straightening’ rights violations committed against political prisoners and the Filipino people."
Record increase in overseas absentee voting noted
Record increase in overseas absentee voting noted
“This year's increase in overseas voting - a whopping 285-percent increase -- "is testament to how Filipinos, wherever they are in the world, thirst for genuine change."
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