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Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro

Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro

Based on a series of videos posted by Karapatan Southern Tagalog,  alleged military intelligence agents interrogated the caretaker of the lodging occupied by the team on February 26. There were also reports of unidentified men on a motorcycle following the humanitarian team as they entered and left Pola. Meanwhile, in Bulalacao, suspected intelligence agents were seen taking pictures of the team without their consent. When confronted, they quickly fled.

Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects

Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects

“In its name alone, we know the reason for the intensified militarization there. ‘Mina de oro,’ we know that it is derived from the characteristics of the island: a large reserve of minerals in the country,” said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan. The province is known for mineral resources such as gold, iron, copper, nickel, chromite, and marble.

Still no justice for ‘Bloody Sunday massacre’ under Marcos Jr., groups say

Still no justice for ‘Bloody Sunday massacre’ under Marcos Jr., groups say

The Bloody Sunday massacre refers to the series of police and military operations in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Rizal provinces on March 7, 2021 that left nine activists killed and seven more arrested. Defend ST said that despite the DOJ's investigation under Administrative Order 35, cases filed against the perpetrators "were either junked or dismissed."

Cavite student activist decries harassment

Cavite student activist decries harassment

On May 3, Tarra’s parents were again approached by people claiming to be from NTF-ELCAC, including a so-called“supervisor. They showed photos of Tarra participating in various activities and insisted on personally speaking to Tarra out of fear that he might “go to the mountains.” They said that on their next visit, they would like to speak to his parents again with forms and documents for them to sign.

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