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ByRONALYN V. OLEA
Not only does the Aquino government remain deaf to calls for the freedom of all political prisoners, it has continued the practice of detaining political dissenters.
Political prisoners, kin go fasting (Photo by Ronalyn V. Olea / Bulatlat.com)
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The UN experts urged the authorities to carry out prompt, impartial and independent investigations into the growing number of threats and killings of rights defenders to hold perpetrators to account and to fight impunity.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Asked about his message for President Benigno Aquino III, Antonius Geertman, brother of Willem, said, “As the representative of the Filipino people, he should listen to what his people want and that is justice. He owes it to his people.”
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The arrest of Agnes was meant to sow fear among the people in the attempt to plunder the rich mineral resources and displace resisting communities for large-scale mining operations. “ – Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Witnesses said the killers forced Willem Geertman to his knees and shouted invectives at him before pulling the trigger.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Ka Eden, narito kami, anak mo at mga kasamahan
Aming ipinagpapatuloy ang gawain mo'y naiwan
Sumusumpa kaming itutuloy ang laban
Hanggang sa ganap na lumaya ang mahal nating bayan.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Oplan Bayanihan’s two-faced character is clearly shown in Bondoc Peninsula. Benign on one side, but terroristic on the other. – Karapatan
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
"The military forces in the area should be immediately investigated as there are several complaints and records of their involvement in human rights violations against anti-mining activists like Geertman.” – Kalikasan-PNE
In the Philippines, there is still no successful prosecution of security forces for killings, ‘disappearances,’ despite Aquino's campaign and inauguration promises for accountability.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It clearly shows the brazenness of the military. They were ready to do anything to sabotage our caravan.” – Save Bondoc Peninsula Movement
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The silence of the Aquino administration is deafening. We believe that influential individuals in government and in the military are coddling Palparan.” – Karapatan
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
After giving a testimony regarding his abduction and torture by the military, the victim, after a few days, disappeared again only to resurface later to file a case against the NPA and a human rights group that assisted him.
Run 'hounds' Palparan (Photo by Fred Dabu / Bulatlat.com)
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Somehow, we see a ray of light after more than a year since we filed the civil case. We hope this would continue until we find justice.” -- Gary Liberal, one of the Morong 43
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