Rights groups demand reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction
The rescued Lumad student continues to urge for the reversal of the unjust conviction of Talaingod 13.
Rights groups demand reversal of Talaingod 13 conviction
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Makabayan bloc files bill seeking release of elderly, sick political detainees
Makabayan bloc files bill seeking release of elderly, sick political detainees
“It’s deeply troubling to think that someone like Imelda Marcos—who was found guilty of plundering public funds—remains free, supposedly due to her age and health. Meanwhile, elderly or ill detainees who are just ordinary citizens must go through extreme difficulty just to be granted consideration."
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Frenchie Mae Cumpio reportedly saw jail officials taking photos of written communication and documents handed to her by her visiting lawyers, which is a direct violation of her right to private communication with legal counsel.
Political prisoners support group decries retaliation after BuCor’s permanent ban
Political prisoners support group decries retaliation after BuCor’s permanent ban
“They should check their double standards where high-profile human rights violators and criminals such as Gen. Jovito Palparan, guilty of the disappearance of UP activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, has allegedly been receiving VIP or ‘Very Important Prisoner’ treatment."
BuCor gets flak for banning aid to political prisoners
BuCor gets flak for banning aid to political prisoners
At the CIW entrance, prison officials displayed a photo of Lim marked “BANNED” without prior notice or due process.
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
“We were surprised that she was [arrested]. So we still really don't know why she was red-tagged because she hasn't encountered any red-tagging before."
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
As the case finally inches forward after months of silence, the family’s testimony stands as both a plea and a warning that state violence continues unchecked unless confronted head-on.
Fisherfolk group presses CHR to act on mounting harassment in Navotas
Fisherfolk group presses CHR to act on mounting harassment in Navotas
The group views the harassment as part of a broader pattern of suppression targeting coastal resistance to reclamation across Manila Bay.
Makabayan solons seek repeal of anti-terror law
Makabayan solons seek repeal of anti-terror law
“In those five years, the law has been wielded as a weapon against critics, activists, journalists, teachers, students, indigenous peoples, and ordinary citizens who dare to speak truth to power."
Victims of human rights abuses in Southern Tagalog vow to ‘fight back’
Victims of human rights abuses in Southern Tagalog vow to ‘fight back’
The slow pace of justice for the victims of Bloody Sunday mirrors the ongoing state of human rights in provinces across the region.
Rights group demands immediate release of ‘Imus 5’
Rights group demands immediate release of ‘Imus 5’
“Protest art falls within the purview of freedom of expression.”
Group eyes countercharges against cops over ‘wrongful’ arrest of 81-year old man
Group eyes countercharges against cops over ‘wrongful’ arrest of 81-year old man
“The law cannot allow six months of unlawful incarceration and the irreparable harm it caused to pass without consequence."
Family of slain Lumad farmer in Surigao del Sur calls for justice
Family of slain Lumad farmer in Surigao del Sur calls for justice
"This has happened many times, not just to my brother. The others just kept silent without justice.”
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture – rights groups
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture – rights groups
“This persistent pattern of human rights violations underscores the fact that laws alone have never been sufficient and effective against torture and other rights violations, and reflects the State’s hypocrisy in claiming to protect human rights and holding perpetrators accountable.”
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
“The NTF-ELCAC’s convoluted concept of ‘peace and development’ means that everything it does—from red-tagging to threats, from abductions and enforced disappearances and fake surrenders to killings and bombings—should be accepted as long as it wipes out any communist, dissenter, or social change advocate."
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
These charges were filed against a certain "Mary Jane Velasco", of which Niezel has no connection to.
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
“This is not only a matter of domestic concern, but a test of the Philippines’ commitments under ASEAN and international human rights conventions.”
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
Khan reiterated that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism, and duty-bearers should express tolerance to remarks from the media and peoples’ organizations regardless of whether they will like it or not.
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