Remembering Bishop Alberto Ramento, A Bishop of the Poor
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Kin of Victim of Extrajudicial Killing Find Justice in the UN
Kin of Victim of Extrajudicial Killing Find Justice in the UN
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The main perpetrator in the extrajudicial killing of human rights defender Benjaline Hernandez was granted bail by a local court and was reportedly acquitted recently. But the United Nations Human Rights Committee found the Philippine government accountable for her death.
Sidebar: Philippine Government Told to Enforce UN Rulings on Rights Cases
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
It appeared like any other birthday party of a child, except that it was celebrated inside a prison camp.
Artists Barred From Conducting Arts Workshops for Morong 43
Artists Barred From Conducting Arts Workshops for Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Poetry is the written soul of the poet. It cannot be imprisoned.” – Mark Angeles, Palanca awardee
Two Surigao del Sur Farmers Missing
Two Surigao del Sur Farmers Missing
Agustito “Tito” Ladera, 38, and Renato Deliguer, 21, were last seen by their relatives tending their farms before they went missing. Witnesses point to soldiers of the 36th Infantry Battalion who were seen arresting two farmers.
US Role in Philippine Counterinsurgency Operations
US Role in Philippine Counterinsurgency Operations
By BENJIE OLIVEROS
In a speech during a Peace and Security forum held at the Mandarin Hotel last April 22, 2010, then presidential candidate Benigno Aquino III outlined his National Security Policy, which he said focuses on four key elements
Four Farmers, One Bayan Muna Member Latest Victims of OBL
Four Farmers, One Bayan Muna Member Latest Victims of OBL
After the extension of Oplan Bantay Laya last month, four members of the local chapter of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Masbate and a member of the local chapter of party-list group Bayan Muna in Mindanao became the latest victims of extrajudicial killings under the Aquino administration.
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It’s amazing to see how strong you are despite everything that had happened to you…It’s fantastic. I am moved and it has given me more encouragement to take your case,” Michael Gooding, a lawyer from United Kingdom, told the Morong 43.
Rights Groups Hold ‘Sympathy Fast’ to Press for Release of All Political Prisoners
Rights Groups Hold ‘Sympathy Fast’ to Press for Release of All Political Prisoners
By RONALYN V. OLEA
There are at least 388 political prisoners in the country, 317 were arrested during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Under the new administration, activists continue to be slapped with “trumped-up” criminal charges.
Largest International Group of Rights Lawyers Takes on Morong 43 Case
Largest International Group of Rights Lawyers Takes on Morong 43 Case
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“I’ll keep mentioning this case to the President…It’s just a matter of time, you can expect some action,” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said when asked about the Morong 43 case. “It’s the case I would want to focus on after the [IRRC],” De Lima said, referring to the Incident Report and Review Committee on the Aug. 23 hostage taking incident.
Student Abducted, Tortured and Missing for Two Days Before Being Surfaced
Student Abducted, Tortured and Missing for Two Days Before Being Surfaced
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Elke Bacalso was abducted on September 8. He is not even an activist, but he is the son of a former political detainee and he campaigned for Kabataan Party-list during the recent elections.
Peasant Leader Killed in Davao City, the 7th Extrajudicial Killing Under the New Administration
Peasant Leader Killed in Davao City, the 7th Extrajudicial Killing Under the New Administration
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
His colleagues said Naldo Labrador, 39, a member of Paquibato District Farmers’ Association (Padifa) and Farmers Association in Davao City- Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas (FADC-KMP) was killed Sept. 3 because he was accused by the military of being a supporter of the New People’s Army (NPA). But the root cause, said Pedro Arnado, chairman of KMP-SMR, is the issue of land.
Kin Remember Loved Ones Who Disappeared, Express Disappointment Over Aquino’s Inaction
Kin Remember Loved Ones Who Disappeared, Express Disappointment Over Aquino’s Inaction
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and
RONALYN V. OLEA
On the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared, relatives of victims of enforced disappearances marched to Mendiola bridge to demand that their loved ones be surfaced and the perpetrators, including former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo be punished.
Another Activist Killed in Eastern Samar
Another Activist Killed in Eastern Samar
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Casiano Abing is the sixth activist killed since President Benigno S. Aquino III assumed power. Human rights lawyer Katrina Castillo deems the killing a result of the extension of counterinsurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya.
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