Lumad leader slapped with ‘fabricated’ charges
"It’s clear the military is determined to imprison me.”
Lumad leader slapped with ‘fabricated’ charges
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Palparan’s co-accused files another motion to junk charges
Palparan’s co-accused files another motion to junk charges
Staff Sergeant Edgardo Osorio, accused in the disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño, argues that the kidnapping and detention charges against him cannot stick because the victims are missing.
QC court junks one of 2 charges in Tiamzons’ pre-trial
QC court junks one of 2 charges in Tiamzons’ pre-trial
The dismissal was due to the failure of the prosecution to bring before the court the complainants of the nearly 30-year-old case.
Palparan lawyer asks witness for photo as ‘proof’ of detention
Palparan lawyer asks witness for photo as ‘proof’ of detention
For the the mothers of the disappeared, the silliest question was when the defense lawyer asked if Raymond Manalo has photos or videos of himself, along with the two UP students, to prove his statements.
Evidence vs. arrested NDFP consultant, 12 others planted, rights group says
Evidence vs. arrested NDFP consultant, 12 others planted, rights group says
A witness, a certain Roger Reyes Rodriguez linked all three separate households claiming that he was brought by Ruben Saluta from one house to another in search of a gun that he liked.
Indigenous leaders harassed
Indigenous leaders harassed
"We are disgusted at the lengths that the military would go to impede us from seeking and asserting our rights."
Lumad shot dead in Bukidnon ‘bungkalan’
Lumad shot dead in Bukidnon ‘bungkalan’
Security guards in a disputed land in Bukidnon fired at Lumads, killing one and wounding two others.
Agusan Sur evacuees | A thousand go home, a hundred remain
Agusan Sur evacuees | A thousand go home, a hundred remain
Even as 969 evacuees return to their villages in San Luis town, more than a hundred others remain in Bunawan town.
Attacks on lawyers: A threat to democracy
Attacks on lawyers: A threat to democracy
There have been 36 law practitioners killed in less than five years under President Aquino.
CA issues writs of protection to Cordillera human rights lawyer
CA issues writs of protection to Cordillera human rights lawyer
Human rights lawyer Maria Catherine Salucon says the granting of the writs of Amparo and Habeas data may be a “landmark decision” but it does not mean that she would let her guard down.
Soldiers forcing Lumad chieftains to join paramilitary group
Soldiers forcing Lumad chieftains to join paramilitary group
“We denounce the arming of the Lumad people against their own kin, making them pawns against the government's fight against insurgency.”
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
“It is the height of irony that Ms. Arroyo is now complaining over 'violations' of her civil and political rights, when she enjoys the most special treatment of detained persons under the Aquino administration.”
Urban poor leader hopes int’l tribunal could serve justice
Urban poor leader hopes int’l tribunal could serve justice
The demolition of homes in North Triangle is among the cases that would be filed against President Aquino in the coming International People’s Tribunal in Washington DC in July.
Southern Tagalog labor leader found dead
Southern Tagalog labor leader found dead
Florencio “Bong” Romano, long-time labor leader and organizer was found dead on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Mexican gov’t urged to act on brutal slay of activist
Mexican gov’t urged to act on brutal slay of activist
Throughout a major part of his life, Gustavo Salgado Delgado was involved in organizing vulnerable groups.
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
“We ask Atty. Clooney to visit the Philippines and see for herself the plight of nameless poor who are victims of injustice and human rights violations."
‘After ransacking homes, soldiers conduct dental check-ups’
‘After ransacking homes, soldiers conduct dental check-ups’
“Suara Bangsamoro stands that if the AFP is sincere in its desire to achieve peace in Maguindanao, it should immediately recall its troops from their civilian encampments.”
The civilian casualties of the AFP’s ‘All-Out War’
The civilian casualties of the AFP’s ‘All-Out War’
“The AFP is clearly unable to distinguish civilians from combatants. This incompetence and lack of fire discipline has resulted to civilian casualties.”
Army major linked to Burgos disappearance ‘still active in military’
Army major linked to Burgos disappearance ‘still active in military’
“We are up against the entire institution, which has resulted to the culture of impunity.”
Court issues new warrant vs 4 police in Panesa torture case
Court issues new warrant vs 4 police in Panesa torture case
Only four police men were charged in the torture and illegal detention of Rolly Panesa, while their high-ranking officers are scot-free.
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