Duterte’s arrest also a test for accountability in SEA – human rights expert
"The arrest is something, a message to the leaders that impunity is not forever."
Duterte’s arrest also a test for accountability in SEA – human rights expert
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International community welcomes Duterte’s arrest as he faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity
International community welcomes Duterte’s arrest as he faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor and Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard have emphasized the importance of this moment for the victims of Duterte's controversial "war on drugs," calling for further accountability and legal action. As Duterte prepares for his initial hearing on March 14, the international community has urged continued efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in the Philippines.
Surigao del Sur LGUs push for direct intervention in the SC’s ruling on municipal waters
Surigao del Sur LGUs push for direct intervention in the SC’s ruling on municipal waters
Meanwhile, Oceana acting vice-president Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio reminds local government officials and all enforcement agencies to continue fulfilling their statutory mandate to protect the 15-kilometer municipal waters from commercial fishing operations.
Progressives dare Marcos Jr to address Impunity, seek accountability for Duterte’s rights violations
Progressives dare Marcos Jr to address Impunity, seek accountability for Duterte’s rights violations
“Marcos should show that this is part of an effort against impunity. So, it’s important for him to file cases, not just against Duterte, but also against others. It’s important to reverse the legacy of impunity that Duterte laid down. This way, people can say, 'It’s not just politics.' This is really about addressing the problem of impunity."
‘Duterte was afforded due process, our loved ones were not’ – kin of drug war victims
‘Duterte was afforded due process, our loved ones were not’ – kin of drug war victims
“We will not be swayed. Our loved ones were killed, mercilessly desecrated and it was inhumane. Until now, the situation of the victims’ families is still not good,” Jane Lee, who lost her husband in Duterte’s “war on drugs” said.
Military neither confirms nor denies custody of missing Lumad leader
Military neither confirms nor denies custody of missing Lumad leader
“We condemn the military’s ploys and urge them to uphold transparency in accordance with Republic Act No. 10353—especially if they have nothing to hide,” the fact-finding team stated.
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
“There are mixed emotions among all the families of the victims. We hope that Bato and Go will be included as well. This is the day of reckoning for the powerful Duterte, who mercilessly took the lives of our loved ones."
Arrested indigenous Lumad leader denied access to lawyers, another still missing
Arrested indigenous Lumad leader denied access to lawyers, another still missing
“Until Enriquez is surfaced and Campos is granted immediate access to her family and lawyers, their rights and safety remain at risk,” said the team in a statement.
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
“The Filipino people are suffering while the cronies and allies of Marcoses enrich themselves.”
Bayan Muna slams NTF-ELCAC’s red-tagging spree
Bayan Muna slams NTF-ELCAC’s red-tagging spree
"This systematic red-tagging campaign using government resources is not only a blatant violation of election laws but also puts the lives of our candidates and supporters in danger.”
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
For Grace Albasin, visiting her daughter Myles is a bout between pain and love. “I leave the detention center, and my heart hurts. Yet, I know that being with her is the greatest love I can give.”
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
According to KPL’s statement, four unidentified self-proclaimed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnels barged into the boarding house. The non-uniformed personnels inquired about Franco's whereabouts and claimed that the student-activist is an NPA recruiter.
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
"By honoring its legacy, we integrate its lessons into our daily lives. Meaning, we empower ourselves to stand up against injustices, as it is our right as youth."
EDSA knows no single color
EDSA knows no single color
“Our victory in EDSA is a temporary victory. It is not final. Because there is still inequality, injustice, poverty, and corruption in the Philippines. Our enemy today is not only Marcos, not only Duterte. But our enemy right now is the political families reigning in the Philippines.”
Veterans and youth remember EDSA with pledge for justice
Veterans and youth remember EDSA with pledge for justice
“Our fight does not end with EDSA. The EDSA did not start on February 22 to 25. It started even before the martial law declaration of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. We can trace the revolutionary roots of our struggle in the fight of our ancestors against the colonizers. Even now, we continue this tradition."
Activists decry ‘shrinking of civic space’ in United Nations confab in Bangkok
Activists decry ‘shrinking of civic space’ in United Nations confab in Bangkok
"If this space is threatened, this raises the alarm for civil society and peoples’ organisations for their democratic participation in these multilateral spaces."
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
A memorandum issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’” It directly links the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) process to at least one terrorist financing case against an activist.
‘Ph gov’t lied to the UN’
‘Ph gov’t lied to the UN’
“NTF-ELCAC’s reason for being has always been to target open, legal organizations it accuses of being ‘communist fronts.’”
Brutal killing of trans woman in Caloocan prompts calls for investigation, passage of SOGIE bill
Brutal killing of trans woman in Caloocan prompts calls for investigation, passage of SOGIE bill
“The brutal and senseless killing of a trans woman, Shalani (37), in Brgy. 176, Bagong Silang, Caloocan is a horrific act of violence that underscores the dangers that LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face,” said Bahaghari in a statement.
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.
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