13 Lumads Released After 36 Hours of Illegal Detention
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Group Releases Scathing Report on Violations of Workers’ Rights in Philippines
Group Releases Scathing Report on Violations of Workers’ Rights in Philippines
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO that documents and monitors human-rights violations committed against workers in the Philippines, released today a report that says that, in the past 50 years, unemployment in the country is highest in the nine years that President Arroyo is in power and that attacks on workers and unionists have worsened.
Audio/Photos: Junking of Legal Doctrine Used Vs. Morong 43 Sought
Audio/Photos: Junking of Legal Doctrine Used Vs. Morong 43 Sought
Outside the Court of Appeals, relatives and supporters of the Morong 43 held a protest action.
"US Accountable for Gregan's Death"
Filipino Dies in US Army Camp in Marawi: Officials Rule Suicide; Kin Insist Murder
Filipino Dies in US Army Camp in Marawi: Officials Rule Suicide; Kin Insist Murder
By RONALYN V. OLEA
On Jan. 30, Gregan Cardeño went home happy that he had finally found a job. He had just signed a contract with a security agency that posted him as an interpreter for the American troops in Cotabato City. He ended up in Marawi where, inside a US barracks, he supposedly hanged himself. His family, however, is convinced that he had been murdered, probably even abused.
Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition
Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“In simply adhering to the outdated Ilagan v. Enrile, a notorious martial law doctrine, the Court of Appeals seriously disregarded the litany of blatant violations of the constitutional rights of these 43 health workers,” lawyer Romeo Capulong said. The CA, he said, “has actually legalized the abuses committed by the military.”
Children of Morong 43 Speak Up: ‘Free Our Parents!’
Children of Morong 43 Speak Up: ‘Free Our Parents!’
In a press conference, the detainees’ children issued an appeal to the government. “As we are about to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 8, children of the 43 jailed health workers want their mother, sister and grandparents to celebrate the day together with them, outside Camp Capinpin and away from any harm, threat and abuse.”
Katribu Cites Courageous Women Health Workers
Katribu Cites Courageous Women Health Workers
Ahead of Women's Day on March 8, Katribu partylist cited women health workers, particularly the 26 currently detained in Camp Capinpin, “for bringing health service to the poor and far-flung indigenous communities neglected by the government, for performing their medical duty to country and people at the risk of being arrested and tagged as rebels.”
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