Caring, generous dev’t worker remains missing
“Who will benefit from this? Who red-tagged her in the first place? I cannot think of anyone else but state forces.”
Caring, generous dev’t worker remains missing
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As ABS-CBN regionals close, employees, supporters push for people’s initiative
As ABS-CBN regionals close, employees, supporters push for people’s initiative
“The closure of ABS-CBN's regional stations also deprives millions upon millions of Filipinos throughout the country of a major source of credible news and information even as the national struggles against the pandemic.”
Carlito Badion’s infectious courage
Carlito Badion’s infectious courage
Carlito Badion, known for his indubitable courage, was an effective urban poor leader because he knew poverty like the palm of his hand.
UN experts call for independent probe on killings of rights defenders
UN experts call for independent probe on killings of rights defenders
“We are saddened and appalled by the ongoing violence and threats against human rights defenders in the Philippines, including the killing of two human rights defenders over the past two weeks.” -- UN spokesperson
‘Randall Echanis was made to suffer before he was killed’ – forensic expert
‘Randall Echanis was made to suffer before he was killed’ – forensic expert
Forensic pathology expert Raquel Fortun, who examined Randall Echanis's remains, said, "He was made to suffer before he was killed."
Cheerful and caring, Zara Alvarez was an activist who never backed down
Cheerful and caring, Zara Alvarez was an activist who never backed down
Zara, who loved the sea, who loved to eat seafood and their local rice cake dipped in chocolate sauce, who worked tirelessly and selflessly, was murdered in one rainy evening. Yet, her fire burns eternal.
International rights groups call for an end to ‘cold-blooded killings’ in PH
International rights groups call for an end to ‘cold-blooded killings’ in PH
They urged the Philippine authorities “to carry out an immediate, thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into Alvarez’s murder, to identify all those responsible, bring them before an independent tribunal, and sanction them as provided by the law.”
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Karapatan ST was approached by relatives of the said guerrillas seeking help in recovering the remains after they were informed that they were in the custody of the police in Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. As of August 16, the team managed to secure the release of Mario Caraig’s remains to his sister, exhume Rey Macinas’ remains, and locate Perdeguera’s, which were both buried in Antipolo, Rizal.
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Amid the pandemic, Zara Alvarez has been coordinating and conducting relief operations as part of a community health program. This despite repeated threats to her life and safety.
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
She was among the frequently red-tagged activists in Negros island. In 2018, her name and photo appeared in posters in the streets of Negros as one of the alleged ranking officials of the Communist Party of Philippines.
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, an unassuming man of peace, had sown and cared for enough seedlings to fill hectares of social activists who will not tire of pursuing justice and seeing into reality his fervent dreams – a bountiful harvest for Filipinos.
With finality, SC allows Filipina on death row to testify vs illegal recruiters
With finality, SC allows Filipina on death row to testify vs illegal recruiters
After a decade, Mary Jane Veloso will now be able to narrate her ordeal in full.
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
The groups said that such decision is an "affirmation that the agency is indeed unprepared for this school year’s blended learning.”
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
"Amid the pandemic and the modified enhanced community quarantine, authorities are pushing for the heartless and inhuman act of separating a baby from her only source of nutrition and protection at this early stage of her life."
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
The annual report also noted that mining-involved killings are highest in the Philippines. Named as “deadliest sector,” it killed 50 defenders worldwide, of whom 16 were from the Philippines.
The state-approved art of desecration
The state-approved art of desecration
State-approved bloodlust has resulted in grief for families of victims and profit for those who engage in bloody business. Out of all of Duterte’s campaign promises, it seems his challenge to “put up more funeral parlors” was the one that became true.
Laguna workers hardest hit by COVID-19, ‘lax government policies’ – groups
Laguna workers hardest hit by COVID-19, ‘lax government policies’ – groups
"Workers’ groups and advocates have not been remiss in making concrete and constructive proposals to the government, but it has been deaf and blind to such proposals.”
‘No law gives power to the police to hold Echanis’s remains’ – lawyers
‘No law gives power to the police to hold Echanis’s remains’ – lawyers
"This adds insult to our injury. It is both inhuman and unjust for the remains of my husband to be held under police custody and deprive us of having a proper and private mourning.” -- Erlinda Echanis
Cops seize peace consultant’s body from family
Cops seize peace consultant’s body from family
"I condemn the persistent harassment of PNP [Philippine National Police] La Loma-QCPD [Quezon City Police District] and their brazen act of snatching the remains of my husband Randall Echanis from us."
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