Arrested peasant organizer released on bail after 2 years
For Danah, the struggle is far from over.
Arrested peasant organizer released on bail after 2 years
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Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
“The aim of fascists like Palparan is to silence dissent and spread fear. We will push back and resist the normalization of tyranny. We will continue to speak truth to power and fight for justice."
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
"It pains me because in all the cases where I testified in, the courts believed in me except this - Branch 19. I am confused why he was acquitted."
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Asked about their plans aside from pursuing legal cases against their abductors, Jonila said their only plan is to continue organizing and be with the masses of the coastal area of Orion, Bataan. "Hopefully we can go back there soon."
Labor organizer killed in Rizal province
Labor organizer killed in Rizal province
"Jude Thaddeus Fernandez was organizing workers in communities to enjoin them to campaign for wage increases and other workers’ rights. He is a labor organizer and does not bear arms.”
Malolos court acquits Palparan
Malolos court acquits Palparan
"It is not surprising. It only means that impunity persists.," Raymond Manalo said.
Police block humanitarian team’s access to detained IP rights advocates
Police block humanitarian team’s access to detained IP rights advocates
An official of the Police Regional Office Mimaropa confirmed that the three were under military custody. The humanitarian team, however, were made to wait outside his office as they were informed that the police official was engaged in a meeting with 'higher-ups.'
Military accuses Cebu-based NGO of terrorist links
Military accuses Cebu-based NGO of terrorist links
"If CERNET would stop, it is like putting an end to our organization."
3 youth indigenous peoples’ rights advocates abducted in Mindoro
3 youth indigenous peoples’ rights advocates abducted in Mindoro
The three were investigating human rights violations related to reports of bombings and shelling in the area earlier this year which were connected to mining and quarrying projects that affected the residents and indigenous people.
After 5 months, Cordillera activists Dexter, Bazoo still missing
After 5 months, Cordillera activists Dexter, Bazoo still missing
“If the government is truly not involved, then why aren't they helping in the search or offering other remedies for the families and organizations searching for Dexter and Bazoo?"
Groups alarmed over Masbate bombing exercises
Groups alarmed over Masbate bombing exercises
“The bombs did not reach our community. Prior to this, residents were apprehensive because it might reach our mountains. I do not know why but somehow it did not reach us. Maybe we are too far from where they were holding the exercises."
Promulgation of charges vs Palparan postponed
Promulgation of charges vs Palparan postponed
Karapatan called on the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 19 "to act with haste in undertaking the promulgation hearing on the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with serious physical injuries filed by farmer-brothers Raymond and Reynaldo Manalo."
Eight civilians killed by military in one day
Eight civilians killed by military in one day
Karapatan demands a stop to what they describe as “steadily growing cases of violation against the International Humanitarian Law (IHL).”
Malolos court set to promulgate charges against Palparan
Malolos court set to promulgate charges against Palparan
On Sept. 27, the Malolos City Regional Trial Court Branch 19 will decide on the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with physical injuries filed by farmer Raymond Manalo and his late twin brother, Reynaldo, against retired general Jovito Palparan Jr. and five other agents.
Kin of drug war victim, advocates urge UN to proactively investigate killings in PH
Kin of drug war victim, advocates urge UN to proactively investigate killings in PH
"If the 'war on drugs' were effective, the proliferation of illegal drugs would no longer be an issue. If domestic investigations were efficient, I wouldn't be here asking for help again."
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
“They [soldiers] should be the ones protecting our youth who speak up, not the ones repressing our rights to speak out." - Aila Joy Esperida, editor-in-chief of The Democrat.
Ombudsman absolves cops, jail officers in Baby River Nasino case
Ombudsman absolves cops, jail officers in Baby River Nasino case
“Reprimands against few government officials charged in the said cases can be viewed as mere slaps on the wrists, considering the sufferings endured by Nasino and NUPL and the gravity of the offenses. Full accountability for those responsible in violating their rights can be hardly gleaned from these decisions.” – Karapatan
No to rebranding | Progressives fight historical revisionism, expose rights violations on 51st anniversary of martial law
No to rebranding | Progressives fight historical revisionism, expose rights violations on 51st anniversary of martial law
“From the regime of the dictator-father to that of the son, we have endured and fought against tyranny.”
Ombudsman reprimands red-taggers Parlade, Badoy
Ombudsman reprimands red-taggers Parlade, Badoy
NUPL Chairperson Edre Olalia said that while they did not achieve full legal redress, the decision "can be viewed as a loud warning shot, as it were."
Peasant organizer abducted in Negros
Peasant organizer abducted in Negros
The victims were reportedly on their way to barangay Gil Montilla when masked and armed men in a white van stopped them and forced the two into the vehicle. The tricycle was also taken and loaded at the back of a pick-up vehicle.
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