By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective There has been so much preoccupation among the media about the candidates for the presidency and President Aquino’s endorsement. In fact, the people are being bombarded by inordinate amounts of news or rather speculations...
“For almost a year, we only wished for Marilyn to be rescued but they have done nothing until my sister died.”
“..The defendants, in concert with each other, willfully and feloniously committed gross and systematic violations of the Filipino people’s basic human rights.”
“When the US says jump, the Philippines would ask, to which floor, Your Honor?”
“The Filipino people’s economic, social and cultural rights are similarly wantonly violated. The government of Defendant (President Benigno S. Aquino III) presides over the highest number of unemployed and underemployed Filipinos in the country’s history.”
“I really believed, while I was in there, that they were really going to kill me.”
“This tribunal will contribute to this record and, hopefully, the people will use its results to end impunity.”
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“The curtailment of the right to travel and liberty of movement of former House representative Liza Maza shows how the US government transgresses on the basic rights and freedoms of individuals and groups, even those outside its territory.”
“With the appointment of Gen. Año as army chief there is no hope at all that justice will be obtained for human rights crimes during the watch of Aquino.”
An independent survey revealed that five out of 10 people thought the government did not give enough aid to Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina in death row in Indonesia.
“We also hope that Pacquiao’s visit will shed light on the slow pace of the human trafficking case against those who victimized Mary Jane.”
“There was clearly no active intervention or urgent action from the Philippine embassies to rescue them despite their dangerous circumstances.”
The “People’s Champ” is set to visit Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on death row in Indonesia.
“We have maintained at the onset that the charges against Sergio et al are solid. We celebrate this good news with Mary Jane, the Velosos, and all supporters of the #SaveMaryJane campaign around the world."
“We want leaders who are incorruptible, who can competently represent us ordinary people, especially the poor. Leaders who are brave enough to defy the evil powers that have lorded it over our country's flawed system.”
Amid increased political killings in the Philippines, US-based civil society and advocacy organizations want the US Senate to put back restrictions on military aid to the country.
Two indigenous peoples and peasants struggling for land are killed in the country every month.
“We appeal to the DOJ, no more delays, please.”
Felix Basig, a leader of the Mandaya tribe in a climate-change affected community in Davao Oriental was gunned down June 25.
“He was shaking. He kept crying. It was clear to me that they underwent a sort of mental torture.”
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