Media Group Condemns Harassment of Journalists During Violent Demolition in San Juan
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San Juan Police, Execs Harassed Members of Progressive Media During Demolition
San Juan Police, Execs Harassed Members of Progressive Media During Demolition
Media workers of an independent audio-visual group decried the harassment by the local police during the violent demolition of an urban-poor community in San Juan, Metro Manila.
Lawyers Vow to Fight Impunity with ‘Legal Offensive’
Lawyers Vow to Fight Impunity with ‘Legal Offensive’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
A group of human-rights lawyers has vowed to take what it called a "legal offensive" to curb impunity and advance the cause of human rights in the Philippines.
Sidebar: Photo Contest Highlights Fight Vs. Impunity in Philippines
Photo Contest Highlights Fight Vs. Impunity in Philippines
Photo Contest Highlights Fight Vs. Impunity in Philippines
As part of its campaign against impunity, a group of human-rights lawyers held a photo contest titled “Shoot!” with the theme “Capturing the Struggle for Justice of Human Rights Victims.”
In Pinaglabanan, Poor Residents Fight for Their Homes (Video)
In Pinaglabanan, Poor Residents Fight for Their Homes (Video)
Pinaglabanan Folk Fight for Their Homes
Groups Urge Noynoy to Act on Killing of Palawan Environmentalist-Broadcaster
Groups Urge Noynoy to Act on Killing of Palawan Environmentalist-Broadcaster
By RONALYN V. OLEA
and INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
NUJP challenges President Aquino to make good on his pledge to solve the killings of journalists while others say authorities should go beyond the robbery angle that the police initially announced, considering that Dr. Gerry Ortega was also an environmental activist.
Related Stories: Killed for Anti-Mining Stand? Palawan’s ‘Doc Gerry’ Was Friend of Environment and the Poor | Palawan Environmentalist and Broadcaster Shot Dead
Palawan Environmentalist and Broadcaster Shot Dead
Palawan Environmentalist and Broadcaster Shot Dead
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Ortega is a known radio broadcaster and a pro-environment advocate. He has worked with various environmental groups and associations on pro-environment and community-based projects. He gained local popularity as a wildlife veterinarian and became known as "Doc Gerry."
A disservice to Ampatuan Massacre victims
A disservice to Ampatuan Massacre victims
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
Something happened during the National Interfaith Mission for Peace and Justice visit to the massacre site in Barangay Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, last January 23 that leaves a bad taste in the mouth. As an “embedded” Bulatlat correspondent in the mission from Cotabato City, I, along with my Kodao and Pinoy Weekly colleagues, had no inkling that something was wrong when we started out that day.
News in Pictures: RMN-Davao Employees Denounce Anti-Worker Practices of Network Management
News in Pictures: RMN-Davao Employees Denounce Anti-Worker Practices of Network Management
DAVAO CITY -- Members of the Radio Mindanao Network Davao Employees Union (RDEU) protested outside the Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) station at the corner of Bonifacio and Anda streets on January 4 to air their grievances against continued workplace repression, citing the network management’s tactics of preventing the upcoming certification election and the possible sacking of another employee who is sympathetic to the union. (Photos courtesy of NUJP-Davao Chapter / bulatlat.com)
Slideshow: Never Forget: Ampatuan Massacre, A Year After
Slideshow: Never Forget: Ampatuan Massacre, A Year After
Ampatuan Massacre, A Year After
Filipino Journalists Face Another Form of Impunity: Violation of Labor Rights
Filipino Journalists Face Another Form of Impunity: Violation of Labor Rights
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In a speech at the seventh Congress of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), labor lawyer Nitz Mahinay said there is impunity not only in the killing of journalists but also in the violation of their rights to self-organization and job security.
Justice Secretary, Journalists Agree that Ampatuan Massacre Trial Crucial in Addressing Impunity
Justice Secretary, Journalists Agree that Ampatuan Massacre Trial Crucial in Addressing Impunity
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The case of the Ampatuan massacre is not just a matter of prosecuting individuals. It also requires the neutralization of the whole machinery of violence and brutality that is fueled by power, political influence and wealth.” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima
[Audio] Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
[Audio] Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
News in Pictures: Thousands Flock to Ampatuan, Maguindanao, to Pay Tribute, Demand Justice for Victims of Massacre
News in Pictures: Thousands Flock to Ampatuan, Maguindanao, to Pay Tribute, Demand Justice for Victims of Massacre
AMPATUAN, Maguindanao -- Marking the first year since the massacre of 58 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao, thousands troop to Sitio Masalay, Barangay Salman, to pay tribute and demand justice for the victims. The families of the victims offered flowers, candles and prayers and demand for the speedy resolution of the case. The families were joined by various human-rights and media groups led by Alliance Against Impunity in Mindanao, InPeace Mindanao, Union of Peoples' Lawyers in Mindanao, National Union of Peoples' Lawyers and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.
Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat.com covered the events relating to the first anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre on Nov. 23. Read the updates here. To learn more about the massacre, read our past stories, commentary and view multimedia content.
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