‘Walk of Shame’ in Cagayan de Oro Assailed
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Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 31, 2004
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Violations vs Children Continue under Aquino Administration
Violations vs Children Continue under Aquino Administration
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We fear that at the end of Aquino’s term, the Arroyo administration’s bad human rights record would be approximated, if not surpassed by the AFP,”—Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concerns
Arroyo, Former Top Defense, Military Officials Sued For Damages By Morong 43
Arroyo, Former Top Defense, Military Officials Sued For Damages By Morong 43
“We have decided to file for moral and exemplary damages against former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her security officials for violation of our rights. This is but a small step to end impunity in our country. Yet, this a step forward in our long march for justice,” Gary Liberal, spokesman of the Morong 43, said.
Soldiers Still Target Children
Soldiers Still Target Children
By MARYA SALAMAT
According to the Katungod-SB report, a soldier acting as team leader interrogated the children, asking them if they have a gun. When the children answered no, the soldier accused them of lying.
Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren
Indigenous Center for Lumads Decry Military Abuses, Attacks Against Schoolchildren
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Soldiers belonging to the 73rd Infantry Battalion forced 10-year old Jimboy Saya to hold a chain of sub-machine gun bullets and carry an M-16 rifle. The soldiers then photographed the child and distributed it to local media with the caption “NPA child warrior going to school in Dlumay.”
Soldiers Shoot at Aggay Family, One Killed
Soldiers Shoot at Aggay Family, One Killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The Aggay family was on their way to Villa Cielo village in Gattaran, Cagayan when the two armed men fired at them.
Families of Slain Environmentalists Form ‘Justice for Environmental Defenders Campaign’
Families of Slain Environmentalists Form ‘Justice for Environmental Defenders Campaign’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Injustice takes place in this country on a daily basis. We suffer the loss of our loved ones who were brutally killed for defending the environment and for standing up against corruption or human rights violations; but worse, we do not have a government that supports us in our quest for justice against the perpetrators.”
Negros Rights Advocates Launch “Free Rogina Quilop Movement”
Negros Rights Advocates Launch “Free Rogina Quilop Movement”
By KARL G. OMBION
“ Rogina’s name only came out in the 5th amended warrant of arrest, together with Romulo Bitoon who was arrested April 5, 2010, three other names, and other John Does; and that the warrant of arrest served to her last March 3 only contained hers and Romulo Bitoon.”
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