“RMP’s mission work has been seriously hampered because of the relentless state attacks, depriving much-needed services to the poor.”
Missionaries say work for the rural poor hampered by relentless attacks
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Martial law survivors assail proposed renaming of a state university after late dictator Marcos Sr.
A group of martial law survivors decried the proposed renaming of a state university in the hometown of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., saying that it was an official government imprimatur to deodorize a shameful legacy.”
Charges against 16 individuals unvetted, baseless – lawyers group
“To indict the 16 individuals merely on the basis of unvetted or still to be clarified statements, without strong documentary or object proof, is to act on rumors. No less than the Department of Justice is expected to heed the principles of justice, truth and fairness in the conduct of its duty to the public which it has sworn to serve.”
69-year-old environmental defender maintains rebellion raps have no basis
“Our fight for the environment is a fight for the next generation not only for the citizens of Pakil, but also its surrounding area.”
Filipino authors say dictating what should be written is a form of terrorism
“We believe that the accusers have not read our books in entirety… We believe it is a form of terrorism to dictate what can be written and how to write it.”
Martial Law victims denied reparation push for new bill
“With the HRVCB officially functus officio, there is a growing clamor among many martial law human rights violations victims and relatives and human rights groups for a new law that will continue the recognition and reparation as mandated by RA 10368.”
KWF bans publication-distribution of 5 new books
“Let us not allow this cabal to dictate on how we create art! They have no place in free speech! They have no right to prevent our right to create free art!”
QC Court grants Bulatlat’s plea vs blocking memo
“To the Court, any limitation or restriction in the exercise of one’s right, no matter the extent, is a form of deprivation and clearly a violation of such right.”
In search of missing activists, groups seek high court’s help
“We will continue fighting until the armed forces of Marcos Jr. surface our fellow human rights defenders. We will seek all legal actions and remedies to secure Loi and Ador’s rights and freedom, and to hold their criminal violators accountable.”
Fidel Agcaoili and the peace process
“It is important to remember his life and resistance today, especially in the era of systematic defamation against the revolutionary movement. If he were alive today, he would become a victim of the terrorist-tagging spree of the NTF-ELCAC).”
PH lawyer wins US award for championing human rights
“This award will encourage us even more, to continue our work defending human rights and civil liberties in the Philippines.”