By EBERHARD SCHMID STUTTGART— On the Monday Demonstration in Stuttgart, Germany, 6th of December 2010, we counted again as it was decided last October 2008 in the partnership agreement between the Monday-Demonstration Movement Stuttgart and the Balao family and Cordillera People Alliance (CPA) the days of disappearance of James Balao. It is the 811th day…
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724 Days Since the Enforced Disappearance of James Balao, the Search Continues
By KIMBERLIE OLMAYA NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY — How do you search for the disappeared? Where do you start? When do you stop? When James Moy Balao did not arrive at his destination on September 17, 2008, his family and friends wanted to believe that he just missed the ride or that he…
Kin, Colleagues Continue Search for James Balao
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY — The 17th of this month marks one year since James Balao, Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) founding member was abducted by suspected military agents. The Cordillera Human Rights Alliance (CHRA), Balao’s family and friends called for mabtad and reiterated their demand for government to stop…
Walang Araw na Di Ka Hinanap
(Isang taon ng pagdukot kay James M. Balao) Ni LUCHIE MARANAN Northern Dispatch Inilathalang muli ng Bulatlat.com Walang araw na di ka hinanap, Ang gunita’y tumatakbo sa sandali Nang ika’y dinagit habang nag-aabang sa daan, Larawan ng sindak, takot, poot at alinlangan Paulit-ulit na gumuguhit sa mga salaysay. Walang araw na di ka hinanap mula…
For Families of Desaparecidos, Hope Springs Eternal
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The International Day of the Disappeared on Aug. 30 was marked in the Philippines with a ringing of the bells to honor those taken by the regime — a warning to the government that the families left behind by these desaparecidos “are watching” to make sure that, soon, “we will get the justice we deserve.” View slideshow
News in Pictures: In Baguio, a Remembrance of the Disappeared
Human-rights activists in Baguio City hold a demonstration on Saturday to mark today’s observance of the International Day of the Disappeared. (Photos courtesy of Cordillera Human Rights Alliance)
Cordillera Rights Group Marks Int’l Day of the Disappeared
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Human Rights Watch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY ? Human rights advocates together with the family of a missing activist staged a rally at the Igorot Park here as part of the observance of the International day of the Disappeared on August 30. Led by the Cordillera Human Rights Alliance…
Kin, Friends Renew Calls for Surfacing of Abducted Cordi Activist
The family, clan, colleagues, as well as friends of missing Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) member James Moy Balao held a photo exhibit and information drive on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings at the public market of La Trinidad, Benguet on April 17, the 213th day of his disappearance. BY ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch HUMAN RIGHTS…
Anglican Church Asks U.S. Congress to Probe Balao Abduction
The Episcopal Church in the Philippines has asked the United States Congress, particularly the Committee on Appropriations, Sub-Committee on State, Foreign Operations to look into the abduction of its member James Balao and other human rights abuses in the country. BY ALDWIN QUITASOL HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms.…
James Balao: Still Missing Almost 200 Days On
Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) founding member James Moy Balao has been missing for six months. Ironically, the anniversary of his abduction by five armed men who warned witnesses away by claiming to be policemen was marked by National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales rejecting European Union concerns about continuing summary killings and disappearances. BY MARILOU GUIEB…
Kin of Missing Activist Ask Court to Execute Amparo Decision
Relatives and colleagues of missing activist James Balao asked the Benguet Regional Trial Court to give teeth to its decision on the petition for writ of amparo. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Relatives and colleagues of missing activist James Balao asked the Benguet Regional…