4 More Poll Watchers, Activists Slain; another Missing
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Sister of NPA Leader Parago Murdered
Sister of NPA Leader Parago Murdered
Although it is too early to say whether the military is involved in Evelyn Pitao’s murder, Karapatan said they are looking closely into that possibility, given the history of violence the Pitao family had experienced in the hands of security forces.
Filipino-American Activist Freed, Two Companions Remain Missing
Filipino-American Activist Freed, Two Companions Remain Missing
Update: Melissa Roxas Moved to Philippines to Pursue Human-Rights Advocacy
Melissa Roxas, from Los Angeles, California, has been reunited with her family. The fate of her two companions -- Juanito Carabeo and John Edward Handoc – is unknown.
Filipino-American Activist, 2 Others Abducted at Gunpoint in Tarlac
Filipino-American Activist, 2 Others Abducted at Gunpoint in Tarlac
At least eight fully armed and hooded men believed to be members of the military abducted the three health workers at gunpoint and herded them into a van that had no license plates. This is the first time that a Filipino-American has fallen victim to what looks like another case of enforced disappearance.
UPDATE: Melissa Roxas "was surfaced" at 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to Bayan's Renato Reyes Jr. She has been reunited with her family after five days in the hands of her captors, believed to be soldiers. Her two companions remain missing, missing.
Video: In Honor of Human-Rights Defenders
Video: In Honor of Human-Rights Defenders
In Honor of Human-Rights Defenders
Slideshow: Several Hurt as Congress Demolishes Peasants’ Tents
Slideshow: Several Hurt as Congress Demolishes Peasants’ Tents
Several Hurt in Congress Demolition
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