Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeño, mothers of missing UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño, looked at the crowd of students and activists listening intently at the program and said, “They would have been among them today, resisting and fighting for the country.”
“Is there an undeclared martial law against us by the Aquino government?”
For the military, torture and other heinous human rights violations are acceptable when committed against those who refuse to bow to them.
“All our efforts have not been in vain, and we attribute this victory mainly to their fighting spirit and the collective efforts of friends, supporters and advocates.”
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“This is a welcome development though it is five years late.”
“Will the candidates respect, support and uphold the International Peoples’ Tribunal set to try multiple criminal charges against the Aquino government?”
The harassment indicates the “worsening trends of political repression against union organizers and political activists, and attempts to disrupt the organizations’ activities and terrorize people involved in development and human rights work.”
“This is not just about Mary Jane. We do not want other families to go through the same ordeal. It is painful to be in an island, waiting for my sister’s remains.” - Maritess Veloso-Laurente
“Self-determination is a democratic process and exercise defined and conducted by the people themselves, free from intervention, manipulation and dictate of the ruling elite based on their vested interests.”
“We are thankful that truth and justice prevailed.”
“This means that those receiving the basic P1,200 ($27) pension per month would receive P3,200 ($72) if this version of the bill is finally enacted. All the succeeding pension brackets would also have an increase of P2,000 ($45).
The case against Mary Jane Veloso’s recruiters Ma. Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao has been submitted for resolution to determine if there is probable cause on the charges of human trafficking, illegal recruitment, and estafa.
“How can we survive when we have nothing?”
Adoracion Paulino wanted to see where Sherlyn Cadapan was going but was blocked by one of her companions, who said, “Don’t follow. You do not want to be involved here.”
A student Catholic group in the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu city denied that the venue of the K to 12 training where a teacher collapsed had poor ventilation.
"The government prioritizes private business ventures instead of appropriating lands for affordable housing projects.”
Barely a month since the stay of execution of Mary Jane Veloso, Jennifer Dalquez from General Santos City was sentenced to death for killing her employer who tried to rape her.
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