Jennefer Aguhob, ‘tireless paralegal worker’
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Bank freeze order vs. church group to deprive poor of aid, services
Bank freeze order vs. church group to deprive poor of aid, services
“But now more than ever, the RMP will live out its commitment to be servant-leaders with the poor farmers, fisherfolk, agricultural workers, and Indigenous Peoples so that all may truly experience God’s compassion and mercy in the here and now.”
‘Ridiculous’ | Groups belie military’s claims over the arrest of journalist, 4 others
‘Ridiculous’ | Groups belie military’s claims over the arrest of journalist, 4 others
“The arrests of Cumpio and, before her, Krueger, the red-tagging of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and other press freedom groups and advocates, the continued attempts to shut down Rappler, ABS-CBN and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, are all part of this government’s efforts to silence the free exchange of ideas and coopt media into mouthing only what it allows.”
Journalist, activists arrested in Tacloban City
Journalist, activists arrested in Tacloban City
“We condemn the Leyte police and state forces for this latest attack on Eastern Vista, our fellow community journalist Cumpio, and against people’s groups in Leyte. We demand their immediate and safe release, and call on the public to denounce this latest attempt to silence and intimidate independent media and human rights defenders.”
Remains of 2 slain activists hastily buried in mislabeled graves
Remains of 2 slain activists hastily buried in mislabeled graves
The human rights group stated that “no legal documents were processed to authenticate the identities of the two remains,” and that they were only positively identified as Pinza and Candor upon exhuming.
Police’s claim vs slain activists ‘lies and deceit’ – rights group
Police’s claim vs slain activists ‘lies and deceit’ – rights group
“If their claims that they were killed in an encounter were true, then why can't they show the body to the family? Why are they so adamant in insisting that they have already buried the two while claiming they are still unidentified?” asked Karapatan in a statement.
Gov’t prevents kin of slain activist from claiming remains
Gov’t prevents kin of slain activist from claiming remains
“We are disappointed and angry at the military, who not only took Jay-ar’s life, but also blatantly violates the rights of the family by performing delaying tactics and depriving them of the right to claim their relative’s remains.”
TIMELINE | Alamara’s atrocities in Mindanao
TIMELINE | Alamara’s atrocities in Mindanao
The situation has not changed up to now. Armed and supported by the military, these paramilitary groups continue to sow fear among the Lumad.
IP leader defends UCCP Haran, calls it ‘a second home’
IP leader defends UCCP Haran, calls it ‘a second home’
The Regional Peace and Order Council of Region 12 released an order for the closure of UCCP Haran.
Woman peasant leader killed in Samar
Woman peasant leader killed in Samar
Soriano attributed the killing to President Rodrigo Duterte’s Memorandum Order No. 32 that targets human and land rights activists in the provinces of Samar, Negros, and the Bicol region.
Wife of political prisoner decries inhumane treatment
Wife of political prisoner decries inhumane treatment
By 3 p.m., Badayos finally got inside the inspection area. Two female jail guards asked her to lift her shirt and she was frisked from the breast down. She was then asked to pull her pants and underwear down to her knees. She was instructed to bend forward and hop three times. One of the guards placed a mirror between her legs and asked her to emit a cough. It was only then she was allowed to go.
Hold Duterte accountable over failed drug war – Tokhang kin
Hold Duterte accountable over failed drug war – Tokhang kin
“For the longest time, we know by heart that President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs is a failure.“
How the legal system is used to attack political dissenters
How the legal system is used to attack political dissenters
"The police and military have mastered the art of preparing false documents to justify the filing of fabricated charges.”
How the US meddled with PH gov’t war versus its own people
How the US meddled with PH gov’t war versus its own people
With all its pretensions for peace and development, Duterte’s counterinsurgency is brutal to the core.
Militarizing the civilian bureaucracy for suppressing dissent
Militarizing the civilian bureaucracy for suppressing dissent
The counterinsurgency policy is not only targeted against the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People's Army (NPA) but against perceived supporters or any groups standing in the way of the administration’s political and economic interests.
From defending the environment to defending human rights
From defending the environment to defending human rights
“We need to keep the fire burning especially now that Duterte has utilized the entire machinery of government against the people."
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