Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
“Not a single success story, not one was recovered even with orders from the court."
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
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Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
“It was easy for other people to tell me to give up the fight. But win or lose, I’ll never stop fighting. I’ll never lose hope for Darwin."
UPLB decries systematic red-tagging of constituents
UPLB decries systematic red-tagging of constituents
“The government must be held accountable for continuing to fund and sustain avenues that manufacture malicious narratives."
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
“To ignore this UN ruling is to further slain the Philippines' record on press freedom, human rights, and democracy.”
Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system
Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system
The disappearance of millions of pesos destroyed the very foundation of the system that prison officials asked them to trust.
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
This activity raises questions about national sovereignty and the increasing US military forces in the country.
International humanitarian law violated in Toboso massacre, fact-finding concludes
International humanitarian law violated in Toboso massacre, fact-finding concludes
“Negros 19 is the biggest single mass casualty involving international humanitarian law violations that we have documented and looked into in the recent years."
Police, military disrupt youth consultation at Kalinga State University
Police, military disrupt youth consultation at Kalinga State University
More than a dozen armed and uniformed personnel were inside the university, including members of the 103rd Infantry Battalion and the Kalinga Police Provincial Office.
Despite opposition, university admin allows state-sponsored red-tagging forum
Despite opposition, university admin allows state-sponsored red-tagging forum
The real threat comes from state policies and operations by the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) that silence ordinary citizens.
Warrant against labor leaders seen as part of crackdown on dissent
Warrant against labor leaders seen as part of crackdown on dissent
“Our demands are just,” Adonis said. “To fight for a living wage, secure jobs, and workers’ rights is just. To resist is just.”
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.
SC issues protection for Negros lawyer, dev’t workers
SC issues protection for Negros lawyer, dev’t workers
“This is an important step toward protecting human rights defenders from red-tagging, surveillance, harassment, and threats."
Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case
Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case
“We remain vigilant and steadfast as we go through the legal process and further advance the campaign for William Lariosa’s surfacing."
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
“The AFP is keeping the dead hostage."
Christina Pasion, artist, activist for the people
Christina Pasion, artist, activist for the people
“She ultimately chose to travel to the Philippines to volunteer with marginalized communities because she was so moved by the plight of migrant workers and understood that to truly understand and solve this, the answers are in the Philippines itself.”
Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates
Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates
“Alarmingly, these cases continue to increase, as corporations and the state deliberately target communities and defenders."
Revilla granted bail as elderly political prisoners remain in jail
Revilla granted bail as elderly political prisoners remain in jail
“A justice system that favors grafters and plunderers over those who fight for accountability is one that runs on impunity and dispenses injustice."
Defend Bicol intensifies anti-fascist campaign
Defend Bicol intensifies anti-fascist campaign
More than 8,000 soldiers from the United States, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada are participating in consecutive “war games” this year.
Police arrest two community organizers in Laguna
Police arrest two community organizers in Laguna
These arrests only serve to worsen the already worrisome state of human rights.
Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Seven detainees were taken in groups to a conference room and questioned without the presence of lawyers.
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