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Regime Insists Roxas Torture Fabricated; Victim Might Testify in Philippines

Regime Insists Roxas Torture Fabricated; Victim Might Testify in Philippines

The Office of the Solicitor General told the Court of Appeals that the abduction and torture of Melissa Roxas are nothing but mere fabrications to embarrass the government. Her recent press conference in Los Angeles, it says, was part of the plot. The victim’s lawyers and supporters, however, say the government is just trying to evade responsibility.

| Jun 30, 2009

Arroyo’s Charter-Change Gambit: Longer Rule, Assured Immunity, Divided Public

Arroyo’s Charter-Change Gambit: Longer Rule, Assured Immunity, Divided Public

Analysts say the Arroyo regime is exploiting a disorganized political opposition and an apathetic (or deceived, if not coerced) public to ram through charter change so Arroyo can remain in power -- either as prime minister or House speaker -- and possibly protect herself from legal suits in the future. The key to confronting this gambit, they point out, is to transform the people’s discontent and disgust into real political action.

| Jun 23, 2009

Only 15, Student Confronts Military-Backed Political Repression in Quezon City School

Only 15, Student Confronts Military-Backed Political Repression in Quezon City School

Pressured by the military, officials of a high school in Quezon City rejected the enrollment of a student activist. She could only enroll at the school, they told her, if she signed a waiver that would prohibit her from participating in protest actions and rallies. Aghast and angry, the student decided to fight back.

| Jun 20, 2009

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