‘Jennifer’s story is our story’ – Monique Wilson
"How many Jennifers, how many Nicoles are we going to wait for?"
‘Jennifer’s story is our story’ – Monique Wilson
Quest for justice for Jennifer entails standing up to a superpower – Laude fiancee
Quest for justice for Jennifer entails standing up to a superpower – Laude fiancee
Reacting to those who criticize, and even blame Jennifer Laude for her own death, Marc Sueselbeck said these people "just see a few facts," such as her gender and the fact that she lived in Olongapo City.
Prosecutor orders US Marine Pemberton to appear in next preliminary investigation
Prosecutor orders US Marine Pemberton to appear in next preliminary investigation
US Marine Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Scott Pemberton’s absence at the preliminary investigation on the brutal killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude could be a portent of the fate of the case.
‘Coddling the Butcher’ | Palparan petitions for bail as court denies plea for civilian jail transfer
‘Coddling the Butcher’ | Palparan petitions for bail as court denies plea for civilian jail transfer
“It is clear that this government is not a government of the people but of the corrupt and liars." -- Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan, mother of missing UP student Sherlyn
3 years after Fr. Pops’ murder, justice remains elusive
3 years after Fr. Pops’ murder, justice remains elusive
"Three years is too long for justice to be delayed. We will not accept this complacently; we fear that without public pressure, the case will remain unresolved, similar to the thousands of extra-judicial killings." – Marie Sol Villalon of the Promotion of Church People's Response
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
MANILA -- Members of progressive groups held a protest action on Oct. 16 in front of the US embassy in Manila to demand anew the scrapping of military agreements with the US, in light of the killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude. "In the interest of...
Justice department urged to conform with plea on Palparan’s transfer to civilian detention
Justice department urged to conform with plea on Palparan’s transfer to civilian detention
"We will ensure that Palparan's conviction will not go down the drain, unlike other human rights cases that the department has handled." – Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general
Funny but murderous thoughts while stuck in traffic
Funny but murderous thoughts while stuck in traffic
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com On the Fringes WATERWORLD, Philippines -- For the past few days, thunderstorms, occuring usually late in the afternoon, have resulted to heavy flooding and traffic, leaving many "bosses" of this administration, at least here in...
Prosecute Army unit for ‘war crimes’ in Abra – fact-finding mission team
Prosecute Army unit for ‘war crimes’ in Abra – fact-finding mission team
“The military positioned themselves among us civilians. We did not want them to join us, but they insisted. We did not want to go to with them back to the Poblacion but they forced us.” – A Lacub resident interviewed by the National Solidarity Mission to Abra
No justice, no peace | Church workers remember Bishop Alberto Ramento
No justice, no peace | Church workers remember Bishop Alberto Ramento
"The Church once more expresses its deep disappointment towards the country's judicial system. We note that despite wide media attention, despite the publicly announced promises of national police officers to solve the crime, and despite the proximity of the crime scene to Hacienda Luisita owned by the president's family; the mediocre case of robbery with homicide turned out to a complete sham with the case dismissal handed down by the Tarlac City Regional Trial Court in June 4. 2014."
Demolition turned us into activists — North Triangle residents
Demolition turned us into activists — North Triangle residents
"I would have never been an activist if the government did not tear down our homes." -- Estrelieta Bagasbas, chairwoman of September 23 Movement
‘Military behind slay try on farmer activist’ – human rights group
‘Military behind slay try on farmer activist’ – human rights group
I don’t have enemies nor have I hurt anybody. Who else would have the ulterior motive to kill activists? Isn’t it the military?”-- Dexter Ian Selebrado, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilpinas organizer
2 detained UP students tortured, says youth lawmaker
2 detained UP students tortured, says youth lawmaker
“Gerald [Salonga] was subjected to a 13-hour interrogation. His captors warned that they would harm his mother if he does not admit that he’s a member of the New People’s Army (NPA).”
Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
“Colonel Reuben Espartinez is using the judicial process to pursue his caprices.” - Dr. Alex Montes
Palparan files another petition to stop pre-trial hearing
Palparan files another petition to stop pre-trial hearing
"It has been four years and so far we have nothing but motions. Palparan may be long gone but this case would be far from over." – Concepcion Empeño, mother of disappeared UP student Karen
Lawyers decry Aquino’s attack on judicial independence
Lawyers decry Aquino’s attack on judicial independence
In a “historic undertaking,” legal luminaries, peoples’ lawyers, judiciary employees and law students raised a joint objection to the Aquino administration’s attack on judicial independence.
Transfer Palparan to civilian jail, victims’ families urge court
Transfer Palparan to civilian jail, victims’ families urge court
“To support a choice of detention facility – as with any other decision in life – there must be validated, adequate, relevant, and objective data. To invoke demons and ghosts from the past, real or imaginary, to avoid the Spartan conditions, rigors and limitations of an ordinary civilian jail – and get away with it with impunity – is to thumb one's nose against the justice system.” – National Union of Peoples Lawyers, in a motion for Palparan’s transfer
Human rights group suspects int’l humanitarian law violations in Abra killings
Human rights group suspects int’l humanitarian law violations in Abra killings
“There is a probability that rules of engagement were violated, that there could have been excessive use of force and that even if the members of the NPA had no more capacity to fight back, they were still slain or ‘no quarter’ was given during the conduct of the AFP military operations.”-- Cordillera Human Rights Alliance
#NeverAgain | Groups call to end ‘Aquino dictatorship’
#NeverAgain | Groups call to end ‘Aquino dictatorship’
“The people will always resist. Aquino is treading the path of authoritarian rule by seeking a second term and by wanting to clip the powers of the Supreme Court while keeping Congress in his pockets.” -- Renato Reyes Jr., secretary general of Bayan
Ailing political prisoner dies
Ailing political prisoner dies
“His death is the face of martial law in our country today. He suffered and died because of the cruelty and injustice of this government that speaks of ‘democracy’ but denies the rights of political prisoners.” – Cristina Guevarra, secretary general of Hustisya
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