Military Refuses to Leave 15 Lumad Communities in Surigao del Sur
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An Appraisal: Cory Aquino and Human Rights
An Appraisal: Cory Aquino and Human Rights
While Cory Aquino restored democratic institutions and became a symbol of integrity in governance, her regime remained beholden, if not hostaged, by the military and Washington. This resulted in massive human-rights abuses that were even worse in terms of number of victims than those committed so far under the Arroyo regime.
An Appraisal: Cory Aquino and Left
An Appraisal: Cory Aquino and Left
The Left’s engagement with Cory had been both pleasant and acrimonious at certain stages. While they linked arms with her on a number of causes, there were also issues on which leftists found themselves at odds with the late president.
Video: Melissa Roxas to Other Victims: “This Is For All of Us!”
Video: Melissa Roxas to Other Victims: “This Is For All of Us!”
Video: "This Is For All of Us!" -- Melissa Roxas
Video: CHR Hearing on Melissa Roxas Torture Turns Into a Witchhunt
Video: CHR Hearing on Melissa Roxas Torture Turns Into a Witchhunt
Video: Melissa Hearing Turns Into a Witchhunt
In Outburst Vs Palparan, Torture Victim Vents Frustration Over Continuing Injustice
In Outburst Vs Palparan, Torture Victim Vents Frustration Over Continuing Injustice
When Raymond Manalo suddenly stood up and shouted invectives at former general and now congressman Jovito Palparan during a hearing yesterday at the Commission on Human Rights, he was only venting his frustration that the man he had accused of abducting him and torturing him for 18 long months has not been punished.
Melissa Roxas Testifies in Congress: ‘I Will Not Tire to Tell the Truth’
Melissa Roxas Testifies in Congress: ‘I Will Not Tire to Tell the Truth’
"I have reason to believe that the Philippine military were the ones who abducted and tortured me, and held me captive for six days. I do not like to dignify the allegations being hurled at me now as they only echo what my abductors have been forcing me to admit during my interrogation and illegal, incommunicado detention."
In CHR Hearing, Melissa Roxas Reiterates Abduction, Torture Charges Vs Military
In CHR Hearing, Melissa Roxas Reiterates Abduction, Torture Charges Vs Military
Melissa Roxas’s description of the place where she was brought and tortured seemed consistent with what the CHR found during a visit to Fort Magsaysay. But military officials deny soldiers were behind the atrocity. “Fort Magsaysay is a tourist destination,” one of them told the commissioners.
Elizabeth Principe: ‘I Am Raring to Rejoin the Struggle Against This Unjust Regime’
Elizabeth Principe: ‘I Am Raring to Rejoin the Struggle Against This Unjust Regime’
“My continued detention shows that the Government of the Republic of the Philippines is not serious in lifting the suspension of the Jasig. There is political pressure to keep me in jail. But they are no match against the mass movement who spared no effort in their support,” Principe said. 
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Principe Finally Freed from Camp Crame Jail
Military Blocks Release of Political Prisoner
Principe Finally Freed from Camp Crame Jail
Principe Finally Freed from Camp Crame Jail
Elizabeth Principe’s release followed a protest by supporters today in front of Camp Crame, the headquarters of the Philippine National Police, and after Principe held a brief hunger strike to denounce the military’s attempt to prevent her from being freed despite a court order dismissing all charges against her.
Military Blocks Release of Political Prisoner
Military Blocks Release of Political Prisoner
Marie Hilao Enriquez, secretary-general of Karapatan, told Bulatlat that the military refused to release Elizabeth Principe’s clearance papers. “This is already a case of illegal detention since the court has already ordered her release,” Enriquez said. Principe was supposed to be freed Monday night.
Melissa Roxas: A Painful Journey from Home and Back
Melissa Roxas: A Painful Journey from Home and Back
A Bulatlat.com Exclusive Having to leave the Philippines for the United States when she was nine years old was a particularly painful experience for Filipino-American Melissa Roxas. Her desire to trace her roots brought her back to the country of her birth where, in May, soldiers kidnapped and tortured her for days.
Political Prisoner Remains in Jail Despite Court’s Dismissal of Cases
Political Prisoner Remains in Jail Despite Court’s Dismissal of Cases
“How can we claim to be under a democracy when a political prisoner continues to languish in jail even as all the trumped-up charges filed against her have already been dismissed?”
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