Rights group slams Ombudsman for enabling military abuses, impunity
“The Ombudsman may have dismissed the cases, but it cannot dismiss the truth.”
Rights group slams Ombudsman for enabling military abuses, impunity
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Visayas NGO leaders sue prosecutors for neglect, abuse in terrorism financing case
Visayas NGO leaders sue prosecutors for neglect, abuse in terrorism financing case
Jaime Paglinawan, one of the complainants said “…some of the accused had long died before the case was filed.” The resolution, filed by the sued DOJ prosecutors, indicted the deceased Geraldin Labradores and Merlin Logronio, among CERNET 27, for alleged terrorist financing.
A step closer to full justice: Indigenous people rights defender acquitted of charges
A step closer to full justice: Indigenous people rights defender acquitted of charges
The court affirmed on July 31 that IP defender Niezel Velasco was not the same person as the accused, Mary Jane Velasco or Mary Jane Someja, and did not use those aliases, and vice versa.
Group slams Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2025 as ‘anti-people’
Group slams Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2025 as ‘anti-people’
“He talks about corruption, but refuses to hold the most corrupt accountable. Look at Vice President Sara Duterte—clear evidence of fund misuse, yet nothing has happened.”
Farmers, fisherfolk debunk Marcos Jr’s SONA
Farmers, fisherfolk debunk Marcos Jr’s SONA
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas assailed Marcos’s claim of success of his administration’s P20/kilo rice program, saying that it is artificial, limited, and only resulted in farmers' difficulty.
Human rights commission probes rights violations in Cumpio case
Human rights commission probes rights violations in Cumpio case
The Commission reminded the state of its obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol, which require humane treatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and safeguard against inhumane or degrading conditions.
Court scores gov’t failure to probe, surface missing activist Felix Salaveria Jr.
Court scores gov’t failure to probe, surface missing activist Felix Salaveria Jr.
The Court found that the Philippine National Police (PNP) failed to properly investigate the case and did not exercise the required extraordinary diligence, making them responsible and accountable for Salaveria's continuing disappearance.
‘We no longer live in peace’ | Indigenous peoples, advocates launch Defend Mindoro against state abuses
‘We no longer live in peace’ | Indigenous peoples, advocates launch Defend Mindoro against state abuses
“What’s in place is essentially a de facto martial law, with bombings, forced evacuations, harassment, and intimidation. This is not mere military presence; it is systematic repression.”
‘Civic space continues to shrink 3 years into Marcos Jr administration’
‘Civic space continues to shrink 3 years into Marcos Jr administration’
Three years into the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the human rights situation in the Philippines is still bad.
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the bill is “thoroughly self-serving and is a slap in the face of the tens of thousands of victims of Duterte's drug war as well as those who suffered other injustices committed under his regime.”
Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague
Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague
“Kapatid expresses grave concern over mounting reports of neglect, discrimination, and abuses against political prisoners Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil, and other inmates at TCJFD under Warden Eva Naputo and Senior Jail Officer 1 Dalmacio Canayong."
Government official admits inmates subjected to torture in jails
Government official admits inmates subjected to torture in jails
“Unlike prisons in some other countries, food is delivered to our PDLs inside their crowded cells, forcing them to eat on their beds and making their surroundings stink. Our jails smell really bad, itself a form of torture."
‘We don’t cry in front of the enemy’ | Activist mother fights for release of two detained daughters
‘We don’t cry in front of the enemy’ | Activist mother fights for release of two detained daughters
Activists and community organizers like the Banjawan sisters are no longer just “arrested” or “disappeared”. They end up experiencing torture to break their spirit before returning them to the land of the living, denied of their liberty for the crime of finding a cause worthy of their life and dignity.
Rights groups demand reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction
Rights groups demand reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction
The rescued Lumad student continues to urge for the reversal of the unjust conviction of Talaingod 13.
Makabayan bloc files bill seeking release of elderly, sick political detainees
Makabayan bloc files bill seeking release of elderly, sick political detainees
“It’s deeply troubling to think that someone like Imelda Marcos—who was found guilty of plundering public funds—remains free, supposedly due to her age and health. Meanwhile, elderly or ill detainees who are just ordinary citizens must go through extreme difficulty just to be granted consideration."
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Frenchie Mae Cumpio reportedly saw jail officials taking photos of written communication and documents handed to her by her visiting lawyers, which is a direct violation of her right to private communication with legal counsel.
Political prisoners support group decries retaliation after BuCor’s permanent ban
Political prisoners support group decries retaliation after BuCor’s permanent ban
“They should check their double standards where high-profile human rights violators and criminals such as Gen. Jovito Palparan, guilty of the disappearance of UP activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, has allegedly been receiving VIP or ‘Very Important Prisoner’ treatment."
BuCor gets flak for banning aid to political prisoners
BuCor gets flak for banning aid to political prisoners
At the CIW entrance, prison officials displayed a photo of Lim marked “BANNED” without prior notice or due process.
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
“We were surprised that she was [arrested]. So we still really don't know why she was red-tagged because she hasn't encountered any red-tagging before."
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
As the case finally inches forward after months of silence, the family’s testimony stands as both a plea and a warning that state violence continues unchecked unless confronted head-on.
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