Slideshow: The Long March for Land and Justice
The Long March for Land and Justice
Slideshow: The Long March for Land and Justice
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‘Other Victims’ of Ampatuan Massacre Displaced, Suffer Neglect
‘Other Victims’ of Ampatuan Massacre Displaced, Suffer Neglect
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
Despite the deplorable conditions, the evacuees were unable to return to their homes because of the climate of fear that prevails to this day. Although heavily militarized, reports of the continued presence of the Ampatuan clan’s private army still persist.
Slideshow: A Vow to Seek Justice and Peace
Slideshow: A Vow to Seek Justice and Peace
A Vow to Seek Justice and Peace
Mega-Dam Project in Tarlac Remains a Threat to Aetas
Mega-Dam Project in Tarlac Remains a Threat to Aetas
By MARYA SALAMAT
Among those who participated in the recent Lakbayan, the national peasant caravan, were members of the Aberlin Aetas, a tribe in Tarlac whose communities and livelihood are being threatened by a mega-dam project started by the administration of Cory Aquino and now being pursued by the Arroyo regime.
News in Pictures: Quest for Justice Continues
News in Pictures: Quest for Justice Continues
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Benjie Oliveros | Perpetuating Impunity in the May 2010 Elections
Benjie Oliveros | Perpetuating Impunity in the May 2010 Elections
The Comelec, by providing Arroyo the opportunity to perpetuate herself in power through the representative-prime minister route and Estrada the opportunity to regain power, is keeping impunity alive.
Save as PDFNegros Farmers on Hunger Strike to Oppose Killings, ‘Criminalization of Agrarian Struggle’
Negros Farmers on Hunger Strike to Oppose Killings, ‘Criminalization of Agrarian Struggle’
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
Farmers and fisherfolk groups in Negros Occidental have been holding protests outside the capitol to denounce the mounting harassments experienced by Negrense farmers and farm workers. They also denounce a series of moves by landlords to file common and trivial offenses against peasants who demand land reform.
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Military Continues Harassment of Leftists, 2 Activists Are Latest Targets
Military Continues Harassment of Leftists, 2 Activists Are Latest Targets
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Two activists have complained that the Philippine military has been harassing them, the latest in a series of similar intimidations apparently aimed at forcing activists to spy against militant groups for the armed forces.
Hounded by Military for Years, Ex-Bayan Leader Takes Refuge in NPA
Hounded by Military for Years, Ex-Bayan Leader Takes Refuge in NPA
"Yes, I have chosen to seek refuge under the revolutionary movement, particularly with the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and the National Democratic Front. This is the most logical choice on my part because these are the very organizations that can guarantee not only my protection from political killings but also, above all, freedom of the people from the oppressive grip of a reactionary fascist state. I am still breathing and fighting precisely because of this choice."
Military Harasses Farmers’ Nationwide Caravan
Military Harasses Farmers’ Nationwide Caravan
The first-ever nationwide peasant caravan for land and justice, now on its fifth day in the Bicol region, has been facing harassment from the military since yesterday, Jan. 15. The caravan led by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Anakpawis party list took off from Davao City on Monday. The farmers intend to reach Manila on Jan. 22, the 23rd anniversary of the Mendiola Massacre.
Benjie Oliveros | Land, Justice and the Peasantry
Benjie Oliveros | Land, Justice and the Peasantry
Majority of victims of human-rights violations in the Philippines are peasants. They are the ones most denied not just land but justice. So any candidate for president who claims to be for justice should, first and foremost, commit to the implementation of a genuine agrarian-reform program. This is why the Hacienda Luisita land problem is a defining issue for Noynoy Aquino.
In 2009, Human Rights Took Serious Beating from Arroyo Regime
In 2009, Human Rights Took Serious Beating from Arroyo Regime
By MARYA SALAMAT
Human-rights violations in 2009 are “numerous and varied and no sector of society is exempted,” belying the Arroyo government’s claim that steps have been taken to improve the Philippine government’s human-rights record, according to Karapatan. And with Oplan Bantay Laya 2's deadline in 2010 fast approaching, more abuses are certain to occur, it said.
Mangudadatu: ‘Ampatuans Made Business Out of Elections’
Mangudadatu: ‘Ampatuans Made Business Out of Elections’
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
In this Q&A, Esmael Mangudadatu, vice mayor of Buluan town, Maguindanao, talks about the Ampatuan massacre and how the Ampatuans ruled the province. "They made business out of the votes. They extorted money out of the senatorial candidates who were campaigning in Maguindanao by selling votes to them," he said. He also wished that there would be no whitewash in the case against them.
Benjie Oliveros | The Impunity Must End
Benjie Oliveros | The Impunity Must End
And this impunity would not end for as long as Arroyo wields power whether as president, congresswoman, or prime minister. Impunity would also persist if Arroyo’s clone cum anointed one, Gilbert Teodoro, emerges the winner in the presidential elections by some stroke of luck, especially of the Garci kind.
Slideshow: Arroyo’s Human-Rights Record Atrocious as Ever
Slideshow: Arroyo’s Human-Rights Record Atrocious as Ever
Arroyo's Human-Rights Record Atrocious as Ever
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