University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño were abducted three years ago by suspected military agents. Check out Bulatlat’s full coverage.
Today Is 3rd Year of the Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño
Category: Human Rights
Bulatlat Full Coverage: Torture in the Philippines
US soldiers using the torture method known as waterboarding on a Vietnamese during the Vietnam war. Waterboarding is one of the favorite torture methods in the Philippines. (Photo by United Press International) Today, June 26, is “International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.” In this recent Bulatlat report, the United Nations said torture is…
Philippines Still Asia’s Most Dangerous Country for Workers, Also No. 3 in the World
A recent survey finds that the Philippines remains on top of the list of most dangerous countries for workers for several years now. Labor groups say the ILO’s decision to conduct a fact-finding mission here highlights the worsening abuses against labor-rights activists.
News in Pictures: Goodbye, Ka Fermin
Fellow farmers and supporters pay tribute to slain peasant leader Ka Fermin Lorico as he was brought to his final resting place in Bayawan City, Oriental Negros, Saturday. “Ang pagkamatay sa isang bayani tulad ni Ka Fermin ay nagpapasiga ng sulo, isang libong sulo na lumiliyab sa bawat isa sa atin sa paghahanap ng katarungan…
Slideshow: Raymond Manalo, Torture Victim, Turns Over a New Leaf
Torture Victim Turns Over a New Leaf
News in Pictures: Persecuted Fathers
The Kilusang Mambubukid ng Pilipinas said on Saturday that they would not be able to celebrate Father’s Day today because their peasant leader Randall Enchanis and other activists are being persecuted by the Arroyo regime. Echanis (center, foreground) is a political detainee while Nilo Arado (left, foreground) is a desaparecido. Fermin Lorico was killed in…
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.
Torture Survivor Turns Over a New Leaf as He Weds Sweetheart, Vows to Continue Fighting for Justice
MANILA — Today, June 20, members of the organizations of victims and relatives of victims of human rights violations, Desaparecidos and Hustisya! as well as the human rights alliance, KARAPATAN, turned out in a jubilant mood to show their support to the wedding of torture survivor Raymond Manalo, and his sweetheart, Kristel Alminiana, in a…
World Lawyers Assail Human-Rights Abuses in Philippines
By RONALYN V. OLEA Human Rights Watch Bulatlat MANILA — An international association of lawyers, judges, jurists, law teachers and law students has expressed concern over the continuing deterioration of the human-rights situation in the Philippines. It also criticized the refusal of the Arroyo regime to seriously investigate and prosecute state security forces thought to…
CHR to Military: Explain Continued Use of ‘Orders of Battle’
In forum, CHR officials and journalists from the NUJP bewail the use by the military of OBs. CHR chairperson Leila de Lima says the AFP claimed to have stopped using OBs but replaced these with “watch lists” – and military officials could not explain to her the difference.
Senate Urged to Probe Lorico Murder
By EDMUND B. SESTOSO Bulatlat DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The progressive Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Central Visayas has urged the Philippine Senate to conduct an investigation into the murder of Negros Oriental peasant leader Fermin Lorico. Earlier, KMP affiliate Kapunungan Alang sa Ugma sa Gagmayng Mag-uuma sa Oriental Negros (Kaugmaon, or Association of Small…