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Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro

Based on a series of videos posted by Karapatan Southern Tagalog, alleged military intelligence agents interrogated the caretaker of the lodging occupied by the team on February 26. There were also reports of unidentified men on a motorcycle following the humanitarian team as they entered and left Pola. Meanwhile, in Bulalacao, suspected intelligence agents were seen taking pictures of the team without their consent. When confronted, they quickly fled.

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 8, 2025

Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects

“In its name alone, we know the reason for the intensified militarization there. ‘Mina de oro,’ we know that it is derived from the characteristics of the island: a large reserve of minerals in the country,” said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan. The province is known for mineral resources such as gold, iron, copper, nickel, chromite, and marble.

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 8, 2025

Alleged aerial strafing in Oriental Mindoro endangers civilians, indigenous people — groups

Human rights groups expressed alarm on reports of aerial strafing in indigenous peoples communities in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.

Dominic Gutoman | Feb 24, 2025

PR: Poll Watchdog Condemns Intensified Harassment vs. Progressive Groups on Eve of Election Day

On the eve of election day, Southern Tagalog regional poll-watchdog Kontra Daya, Kontra Karahasan received reports of election-related violence against militant groups in the region. In Los Baños, Laguna, at around 12:30 mn, 3 members of Kabataan Partylist, a member of Bayan Muna Partylist and Barangay Human Rights Officer Virgilio Tandang were arrested and physically injured by alleged Makati police officers while in a mass-action of residents against the alleged vote-buying and flying-voter scheme of a mayoral candidate.

Press Releases | May 10, 2010

15 Soldiers — Not 11 — Killed in Mindoro Ambush, Reds Claim

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said today that 15 soldiers -- not 11 as initially reported in the media -- died in the firefight between government troops and New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, on March 6.

Bulatlat Staff | Mar 12, 2010

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Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro

Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects

Alleged aerial strafing in Oriental Mindoro endangers civilians, indigenous people — groups

PR: Poll Watchdog Condemns Intensified Harassment vs. Progressive Groups on Eve of Election Day

15 Soldiers — Not 11 — Killed in Mindoro Ambush, Reds Claim

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