Musings in the first hours following Fr. Pops murder?
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Scholars to pursue legacy of Fr. Pops
Scholars to pursue legacy of Fr. Pops
By MARIETA BASTE-HERNANI and MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
“Father Pops told us, Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for the people. What about us humans? Can’t we sacrifice our lives for our fellowmen and women, too?”
Sidebar: Musings in the first hours following Fr. Pops murder?
Create conditions for peace, not all-out war, Aquino told
Create conditions for peace, not all-out war, Aquino told
By MARYA SALAMAT
The GPH talks whether with the MILF or with the NDFP remain bogged down until today, mired as these are in the GPH’s efforts to “box it in its counter-insurgency program called Oplan Bayanihan.” – Satur Ocampo of Makabayan
Sidebar: A saga of all-out euphemisms vs peace, the Moro and the ordinary people
Italian priest who served indigenous peoples of Mindanao killed
Italian priest who served indigenous peoples of Mindanao killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is very clear that the priest's murder was pre-meditated as there was already a threat on his life by the Bagani paramilitary group under the jurisdiction of the 73rd IB, eight years ago due to his love for the Lumads, particularly in organizing them to have their voice heard…” -- Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
There are political prisoners in the country up to now – Rights groups
There are political prisoners in the country up to now – Rights groups
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Branding political prisoners as criminals and heaping upon them common crime charges conveniently hide the political nature of their acts; allow the government to shamelessly declare them as common criminals not motivated by a higher goal, thereby violating these prisoners’ rights even more.” – Angie Ipong, Selda secretary general
Aquino gives go signal to deployment of CAFGUS to mining areas
Aquino gives go signal to deployment of CAFGUS to mining areas
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"It is very alarming that the Aquino government opts to collude with mining firms and multinationals in implementing a military solution in order to continue operations and pursue profits at the expense of our communities.” – Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luz Ilagan
Police investigators overlook military as suspects in Burgos abduction
Police investigators overlook military as suspects in Burgos abduction
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Are technical matters more important than the life of a person?” – Mrs. Edita Burgos said after the Court of Appeals denied the request to show the photograph of a female soldier linked to the abduction of her son Jonas.
Witnesses recount abduction of UP students by military
Witnesses recount abduction of UP students by military
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The abduction could not be carried out without Palparan’s knowledge,” Olalia told Bulatlat.com in an interview shortly after the hearing. “They [soldiers] were all under Task Force Malolos. It’s a conspiracy. His men would not act without his knowledge.”
Groups urge Aquino to free all political prisoners in marking martial law
Groups urge Aquino to free all political prisoners in marking martial law
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"President Aquino reminisces about his family’s sufferings under Martial Law, but he callously ignores the suffering of other families whose loved ones are jailed not under martial law, but under the Aquino government." -- Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Karapatan chairwoman
Sidebar: Ailing political prisoner dies in prison | Youth, artists 'plank' to commemorate martial law | Video: ‘Nothing has changed’ since martial law – Mrs. Burgos
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