Rights Group Asks Justice Secretary to Scrutinize Panel Findings on Botanist Slay (PR)
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News in Pictures: On 24th Anniversary of Mendiola Massacre, Davao Groups Slam Oplan Bayanihan of US-Aquino Regime
News in Pictures: On 24th Anniversary of Mendiola Massacre, Davao Groups Slam Oplan Bayanihan of US-Aquino Regime
DAVAO CITY -- Progressive groups in the Southern Mindanao Region, led by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, held a picket rally at Freedom Park, Davao City, Friday to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the infamous Mendiola Massacre and to condemn the new counter-insurgency program of US-Aquino regime dubbed as Oplan Bayanihan. (Photo by Jose Hernani / bulatlat.com)
Oplan Bayanihan Denounced as ‘Anti-farmer’
Oplan Bayanihan Denounced as ‘Anti-farmer’
Farmers belonging to the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA), Danggayan dagiti Mannalon ti Cagayan Valley and Tanggol Magsasaka held a protest action, January 20, in front of Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City against the Aquino government’s counter-insurgency program Oplan Bayanihan.
DOJ’s Conclusion on Co Killing a ‘Whitewash’ — Scientist Group
DOJ’s Conclusion on Co Killing a ‘Whitewash’ — Scientist Group
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The DOJ panel totally ignored the testimony of the witnesses that attest to the culpability of the military on the death of the Kananga 3”, said Dr. Giovanni Tapang, chairperson of AGHAM and convenor of the Justice for Leonard Co Movement.
A Family of Martial Law Victims
A Family of Martial Law Victims
Romeo Luneta was only 19 when he joined Kabataang Makabayan (KM or Patriotic Youth). He was a student at the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture in Los Banos, Laguna, when he was arrested in October 1972.
Lesbians, Gays Push For Law Against Discrimination
Lesbians, Gays Push For Law Against Discrimination
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Laws of the land proclaim equality for men and women, but when it comes down to the specifics -- when it comes down to equal treatment for LGBTs -- the laws are severely lacking." -- Oscar Atadero, regional director of the International Association of Pride Organizers (Inter-Pride)
Sidebar: Bayan Muna's Proposed LGBT Bill
Martial-Law Victims Urge Aquino to Fast-Track Reparation Payments
Martial-Law Victims Urge Aquino to Fast-Track Reparation Payments
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Survivors of martial law call on President Benigno S. Aquino III to certify as urgent the compensation bill for victims of human-rights violations during the Marcos dictatorship. To this day, not a single centavo has been given as reparation to the victims or their families.
Aussie Mining Firm Guilty of Rights Abuses; Withdrawal from Philippines Sought
Aussie Mining Firm Guilty of Rights Abuses; Withdrawal from Philippines Sought
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Companies like OceanaGold that violate human rights and destroy the environment have no reason to stay and should not be allowed to operate in our country...” – Clemente G. Bautista Jr., national coordinator of Kalikasan PNE.
Hacienda Luisita Case Should Be Tackled in GRP-NDF Talks — Farmers
Hacienda Luisita Case Should Be Tackled in GRP-NDF Talks — Farmers
“Agrarian reform is the main content of the socio-economic reforms embodied in CASER," the NDF's Luis Jalandoni said, referring to the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms that is the second substantive agenda in the negotiations. "Through genuine agrarian reform, we shall break the land monopoly of a few big landlords and implement free land distribution to our landless farmers and everyone who is willing to till the land,” Jalandoni pointed out."
‘Ka Bart’ Is Member of NDF Peace Panel, CPP Reiterates
‘Ka Bart’ Is Member of NDF Peace Panel, CPP Reiterates
The Communist Party of the Philippines is demanding the release of Tirso “Ka Bart” Alcantara, high-ranking member of the New People’s Army (NPA).
At Start of Talks in Oslo, Reds Insist Manila Violated Agreements
At Start of Talks in Oslo, Reds Insist Manila Violated Agreements
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The Communist Party of the Philippines demands the release of its leaders and members, as well as the nearly 400 political prisoners in the Philippines. | Sidebar: 'Ka Bart' Is Member of NDF Peace Panel, CPP Reiterates
Farmers Urge Noynoy to Reopen Mendiola Massacre Case
Farmers Urge Noynoy to Reopen Mendiola Massacre Case
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
As the 24th anniversary of the infamous Mendiola Massacre nears, farmers led by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called on President Benigno S. Aquino III to bring justice and closure to the issue by reopening the investigation.
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