Tribe leader arrested by state agents
Save as PDFRonalyn V. Olea | Aug 2, 2011
POSTS FOR "Civil & Political Rights"
ADVERTISEMENT
Rights violations victims file urgent motion before new Ombudsman
Rights violations victims file urgent motion before new Ombudsman
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“However long this takes, we will never give up. What is important is we get justice for what was done to us. We urge newly-appointed Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales to act on the cases we filed that aim to seek justice for victims of human rights violations.”
– Raymond Manalo, victim of torture and arbitrary detention
Political prisoners start fasting up to Aquino’s Sona
Political prisoners start fasting up to Aquino’s Sona
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It appears that the Arroyo policy of witch-hunting, arrest, criminalization of political offenses and/or the slapping of fabricated criminal charges to silence and put behind bars human rights defenders continues to be implemented under Aquino,” Angelina Ipong, Selda spokeswoman, said.
Aquino gov’t doing very little to end impunity – int’l rights groups
Aquino gov’t doing very little to end impunity – int’l rights groups
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Human Rights Watch noted that while the public rhetoric of senior military officers has changed somewhat since Aquino took office, the change in language “has not yet been reflected in action.”
Mothers of missing UP students angered but not surprised by Palparan’s denial
Mothers of missing UP students angered but not surprised by Palparan’s denial
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In her speech after the hearing, Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan called on President Benigno S. Aquino III, the commander in chief of the AFP, to pay attention to the cases of enforced disappearances. “These are serious crimes committed by the armed forces.”
Supreme Court directs AFP to produce Jonas Burgos
Supreme Court directs AFP to produce Jonas Burgos
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Aquino would know what to do. Now is the opportunity to act on the cases of enforced disappearances. I hope he grants this opportunity to show the world he is sincere in helping victims of human rights violations find justice.” -- Mrs. Edita Burgos
Civil war caused by inequality, injustices
Civil war caused by inequality, injustices
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The government says without the NPA, there would be peace. That is not true. It is the situation that gives life to the NPA.” – Coni Ledesma-Jalandoni
Refusing to live in fear: Portrait of a human rights defender
Refusing to live in fear: Portrait of a human rights defender
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"It's never right to live in fear. Those who attack the civil, political and human rights of the Filipino people thrive on fear and persist in their attacks because of a culture of impunity. To remain silent is to play along with your own victimization." -human rights advocate Ma. Isabel Aquino
Tortured into admitting they’re Abu Sayyaf, Moro detainees yearn for freedom
Tortured into admitting they’re Abu Sayyaf, Moro detainees yearn for freedom
By RONALYN V. OLEA
They were arrested without a warrant and tortured to admit to being members of the Abu Sayyaf. And they have been suffering in jail for years while the wheels of justice move slowly.
Rights groups criticize Aquino gov’t for continuing violations, failure to act on calls for justice
Rights groups criticize Aquino gov’t for continuing violations, failure to act on calls for justice
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The Aquino administration has been contented in being a passive spectator, leaving the victims, relatives, human rights defenders and their lawyers on their own.” – National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers
By failing to act promptly, CHR deprived torture victims of remedy — critics
By failing to act promptly, CHR deprived torture victims of remedy — critics
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"To our knowledge we are not aware of whether the CHR had indeed commenced an investigation; and if there had been, it fell short of what may be considered a 'prompt investigation.'" – Asian Human Rights Commission.
Youth groups launch campaign for release of political prisoners
Youth groups launch campaign for release of political prisoners
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"My daughter is only one among hundreds victimized by state repression. They are languishing in jail without fair trial, and are charged with common and sometimes petty crimes.” – Concepcion Montajes
Fact-Finding Mission to expose impact of Aurora Pacific Economic Zone begins June 23
Fact-Finding Mission to expose impact of Aurora Pacific Economic Zone begins June 23
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
June 23 marks the start of a national fact-finding and solidarity mission in Aurora as peasant advocacy groups seek to expose the impact of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Act (APECO) project in the region.
BE A BULATLAT PATRON
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.