“The form and name is new, but basically, what we were 50 years ago is the same with what we are today.”
Groups foresee more human rights abuses under Marcos Jr. administration
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Will the government hear the people sing?
“We call on all the concerned sectors to stand together against the continuing wave of red-tagging and terrorist-labelling and to vigorously defend freedom of expression, freedom of the press, freedom of association and the right to peaceably assemble.”
Fight continues for progressive party-lists facing disqualification cases
Progressive party-list groups vow to be voices of dissent in a chamber that will most likely be a rubber stamp of the incoming administration.
Groups assail red-tagging vs. journ prof, election watchdog
“As a state-run news agency, PNA should observe the ethical standards of journalism, as government resources should be utilized for the public good.”
What presidential and VP bets say about red-tagging
“Red-tagging is worse during elections as it aims to hinder the progressives from campaigning, such as the case of Robredo and her supporters,” youth leader Justine Mesias said.
Court urged to hold Palparan, Badoy, SMNI in contempt
Human rights lawyers said that Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. enjoys special privileges and is being given special treatment while serving his sentence for the crimes of which he has been convicted and being detained to answer for his other crimes.
Arrested Church worker is serving the poor – kin
The Promotion of Church People’s Response described Aldeem Yañez’s arrest as an “established pattern where authorities have planted firearms and ammunition during the operations.”
Anakpawis nominee arrested in Nueva Vizcaya
“For several years now, Isabelo Adviento has been subjected to non-stop intimidation by state forces. The harassment against him and other Cagayan Valley-based activists and peasant leaders intensified under the Duterte administration.”
Health workers push back against Badoy’s red-tagging
“Instead of addressing and supporting our just call for safety, protection, rights and welfare, Usec. Badoy managed to red-tag us. This is grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a government official and as a medical doctor. She has no sympathy with us as her colleagues in the health profession.” – Alliance of Health Workers
Repugnant
By DEE AYROSO
Court finds no evidence women’s group bank account is used for terror financing
In a decision, a Manila court found “no specific allegation or even a single transaction” that would prove that the bank accounts were being used to fund terrorism.”