Veteran journalist branded as ‘communist propagandist’
“It betrays the mindset of dangerous people who do not know how to distinguish between criticism and dissent and rebellion.”
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“It betrays the mindset of dangerous people who do not know how to distinguish between criticism and dissent and rebellion.”
“They make it appear as though we are criminals.”
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“Their murder is the murder of the peoples’ soul.”
Among some 3,000 Lumads seeking refuge at the Surigao del Sur Sports Center, there are two mothers of nearly the same age named Maribel Enriquez. Both seek justice for the plight they are going through because of the military.
“These killings are under the context of the counterinsurgency program which is running short on a deadline.”
“There can never be transparency with machines that count the votes inside the box and invisible to the eyes of the public. There can never be accountability when the results simply pop out of the screen without being verified publicly.”
“The apprehension of the two soldiers and one Magahat/Bagani member last September 13 only shows and proves they are connected.”
The three men brutally slain in the rampage by a paramilitary group in Surigao del Sur were laid to rest, amid calls for justice and the prosecution of their killers, suspected of following military orders.
The three men killed in Lianga, Surigao del Sur on Sept. 1 were not only principled leaders who spent their whole lives helping others – they were also good, loving fathers.
In a brief interview with journalists after emerging from the tent, Roxas promised help for the evacuees in light of the emerging health concerns such as chicken pox, but refused to comment on what would happen to the Lumad schools.
Lumad victims from Lianga, Surigao del Sur recounted the horrors of the Sept.1 rampage by a paramilitary group, who entered their community along with soldiers.
“There is money for billionaires, but not for teachers and the rest of the government employees. This is how the government treats government employees.”
“If the government could release Enrile, why not the political prisoners? They are not criminals.”
“We urge law enforcement authorities to do their part so that the killing rampage of these armed paramilitary groups can be immediately stopped.”
“Where is the so-called daang matuwid?”
“Not a single cent to the military monsters.”
“The penalty payments are the result of an onerous contract entered into by the Aquino government and the winning bidders. This is a form of sovereign guarantee that will be borne by taxpayers.”
Grief, anger and indignation sent protesters out to the streets last week, calling for justice for victims of killings by paramilitary and military groups in Mindanao, and other parts of the country.
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