Fear in the eyes of children of Kalamansig
Joshua hugged his uncle Junard and said, “Nahadlok ako” (I’m afraid) while the soldiers searched their house and belongings.
Fear in the eyes of children of Kalamansig
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Development workers, church volunteers arrested in General Santos City
Development workers, church volunteers arrested in General Santos City
The group, headed by representatives of the IFI Diocese of Libertad, were in a meeting at the Mother Francisca Spirituality Center at Radasa St., Ladao, General Santos City when the police barged in and served a warrant of arrest for three persons whose names were unknown to them.
Proposed amendments to Human Security Act and Duterte’s state terror
Proposed amendments to Human Security Act and Duterte’s state terror
“The proposal will take away your life, liberty and property without giving you a fighting chance to defend yourself.”
Black Friday Protest: Students slam de facto Martial Law
Black Friday Protest: Students slam de facto Martial Law
“The country is now in a state of an undeclared Martial Law."
‘Reclaim the Picketline’ : Why Nutriasia workers continue with their strike
‘Reclaim the Picketline’ : Why Nutriasia workers continue with their strike
The workers have faced threats of illegal dismissal, salary deductions, underpaid overtime work of P619 pesos for 12 hours, lack of health insurance, and other inhumane working conditions.
Sadaqah solidarity feast unites Moro, other faiths for Balik Marawi Now campaign
Sadaqah solidarity feast unites Moro, other faiths for Balik Marawi Now campaign
“This is an issue of the nation regardless of religion.”
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
"The Duterte government is horribly violating national and international laws of protecting civilians, especially children and schools, from military attacks.”
Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Human rights group Karapatan deems the suspension of peace talks as “another indication of the Duterte regime’s disinterest in pursuing and committing to reforms that benefit the Filipino people and in meeting its obligations to release political prisoners.”
Future remains uncertain for Marawi evacuees
Future remains uncertain for Marawi evacuees
“Don’t just talk with the military and the mayor, talk also with the internally displaced persons, some of them don’t even have adequate communal facilities such as toilets.”
Australian missionary gets temporary relief, fight vs deportation continues
Australian missionary gets temporary relief, fight vs deportation continues
“BI seems very determined…but we are also determined to keep on appealing.”
Groups condemn arrest of youth activist on Independence Day
Groups condemn arrest of youth activist on Independence Day
“The state’s response to the call for genuine independence is further repression.”
International group calls for an end to enforced disappearances
International group calls for an end to enforced disappearances
While the drug-related killings have overshadowed enforced disappearances, there are reports of the rise of the number of EJK victims who were first abducted and disappeared before their bodies were found.
#HINDIpendenceDay | Groups slam Duterte’s ‘subservience to foreign powers, tyrannical rule’
#HINDIpendenceDay | Groups slam Duterte’s ‘subservience to foreign powers, tyrannical rule’
“The Filipino people’s dignity and sovereignty could not be bought with cigarettes and noodles.”
Warrior chieftain hostaged and tricked to surrender, Lumad say
Warrior chieftain hostaged and tricked to surrender, Lumad say
“In his speech delivered at the assembly, Datu Guibang Apoga spoke of his desire for the Lumad schools to continue to serve his people. Owing to his failing health and increasing age, he spoke of what he perceived as his inadequacies as the tribe’s tribal chieftain. Nowhere in his brief discourse did he speak of surrendering his conviction nor did he endorse the demise of his tribe and his people."
3rd priest killed under Duterte
3rd priest killed under Duterte
“Just days after his speech against the church, another killing was committed; the serious and alarming statements from the president against church people are very disturbing. It is in effect, license to those who committed these murders.”
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Military operations in Lumad communities have heightened since the start of preparation for the opening of classes, according to SOS Network.
2 political prisoners whisked away from Crame
2 political prisoners whisked away from Crame
As of press time, however, the local chapter of human rights alliance Karapatan in the province said Ben Quilloy and Rita Espinoza have not reached their supposed destination.
Volunteer teacher? recounts rebel-tagging
Volunteer teacher? recounts rebel-tagging
“I was forced to state my name and admit that I am a supporter to clear my name."
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Lumad schools face harassments as new school year opens
Lumad schools face harassments as new school year opens
Soldiers then arrived and ordered the students to harvest vegetables and bring the produce directly to the nearby military camp, STTILCI said.
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