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News in Pictures: Groups to Aquino: Have a Heart, Release All Political Prisoners

On Valentine's Day, various progressive groups led by the Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda), an organization for former political prisoners, marched from Bustillos Church to Don Chino Roces Bridge (formerly Mendiola Bridge) in Manila, demanding for the unconditional release of the 344 political prisoners in 67 jails and detention centers nationwide. The demand also came on the eve of the resumption of the GPH-NDFP formal peace negotiations, wherein among those still in detention are 14 consultants of the NDFP.(Photos by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-NCR / bulatlat.com)

Bulatlat Contributors | Feb 14, 2011

As the GRP-NDF Peace Talks Resume-Human Rights Lawyers Support Calls for Release of All Political Prisoners (PR)

NEWS RELEASE February 14, 2011 In the light of the impending resumption of formal peace talks between the Government o the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Norway, the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL), a bar...

Press Releases | Feb 14, 2011

On the Resumption of the GPH-NDFP Formal Peacetalks: SELDA Calls for Release of All Political Prisoners (PR)

NEWS RELEASE February 14, 2011 On the eve of the resumption of the formal peacetalks of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto, the...

Press Releases | Feb 14, 2011

Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | Free All Political Prisoners!

By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise | BusinessWorld Posted by Bulatlat.com Pundits, activists and civil libertarians alike are still speculating on what actually led to last week’s order by President Aquino, auspiciously announced on Human Rights Day, for the...

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 30, 2010

Salungguhit: Political Prejudice?

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Political Prejudice?

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 4, 2010

Morong 43 Start Hunger Strike

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Every day in jail is an injustice to us,” the health workers said. “Our action today and in the succeeding days is a call to President Aquino to simply order the withdrawal of the case against us forthwith so that we may be immediately and unconditionally released.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Dec 3, 2010

Cases of EJKs, Other Rights Violations Under Aquino Piling Up

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“This early, Aquino’s daang matuwid has become a U.S. inspired path that is increasingly being marked by the blood of the victims of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, forced displacement and other violations of human rights.” -- Karapatan

Ronalyn V. Olea | Dec 2, 2010

P-Noy urged: “Free all political prisoners from Central Luzon”

PRESS RELEASE November 17, 2010 Families and relatives of political detainees from Central Luzon today troop to Malacanang Palace to press for the immediately release their kin who are now languishing in various jails in and outside Region III on the strength of...

Press Releases | Nov 17, 2010

Aquino’s Arrogance in Resuming Peace Talks, a Stumbling Block to Release of Politicial Prisoners

NEWS RELEASE November 3, 2010 Former political prisoners today criticized Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s refusal to meet with representatives of negotiating panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as an “act of arrogance,” one that is standing...

Press Releases | Nov 3, 2010

Woman Political Prisoner Released After Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court Decision

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“They wasted two years of my life,” Lita Mahilum, a political prisoner who was in jail for two years before being cleared by the Court of Appeals of the charges filed against her by the military, said.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Oct 30, 2010

Aquino should back up human rights stand in ASEAN Summit by releasing RP political prisoners

News Release October 26, 2010 When President Benigno Aquino III speaks at the ASEAN Summit in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28-30, he is expected to talk tough on human rights, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Among others, Aquino is expected to call for...

Press Releases | Oct 26, 2010

After Release of Rebel Soldiers, Aquino Should Free ‘Morong 43,’ Political Prisoners

By RONALYN V. OLEA
After President Benigno S. Aquino III granted amnesty to rebel soldiers, relatives and supporters pressed anew for the release of the Morong 43 and other political prisoners in the Philippines.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Oct 13, 2010

Rights Groups Hold ‘Sympathy Fast’ to Press for Release of All Political Prisoners

By RONALYN V. OLEA
There are at least 388 political prisoners in the country, 317 were arrested during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Under the new administration, activists continue to be slapped with “trumped-up” criminal charges.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 18, 2010

Myrna Cruz-Abraham: Gentle Mom, Activist, Political Prisoner

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The abduction and imprisonment of Myrna Cruz-Abraham, an activist in Cagayan Valley, shattered her family but also made her children stronger. It is prisoners of conscience like her that present a challenge to President Aquino to be true to his promise of justice and respect for human rights.

Bulatlat Staff | Jul 9, 2010

Women’s Group Calls for Reversal of Arroyo’s Oppressive, Exploitative Policies

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Women’s group Gabriela has put forward ten demands ranging from the promotion of national sovereignty through the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement, to the release of women and all political prisoners, to providing social services and immediate relief to the people.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jul 3, 2010

Cagayan Political Prisoner Acquitted of Murder Charges

By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA -- After more than two years in prison, political detainee Randy Felix Malayao was acquitted of murder charges filed against him for the killing of former Cagayan governor and congressman Col. Rodolfo Aguinaldo. The Regional...

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 26, 2010

News in Pictures: Gabriela to Noynoy: Free Women Political Prisoners

Members of Gabriela trooped to the residence of president elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to demand freedom of women and all political prisoners. According to Gabriela, 61 of the 344 political prisoners under the Arroyo regime are women.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jun 24, 2010

Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | Arrest Arroyo; Free Political Prisoners!

By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise/Business World Posted by Bulatlat.com Soon-to-be Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III asks for understanding that he is no “superman” and should be given at least three years to make good on his campaign promises....

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 19, 2010

‘Political Prisoners Prove Insincerity of Arroyo Regime in Peace Talks’

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Of the 284 political prisoners in the Philippines, 257 were arrested and detained under the present regime’s Oplan Bantay Laya. In a statement, Selda said the militarist approach of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has scuttled the peace talks between the government and the Moro secessionist groups in Mindanao and the New People’s Army.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Dec 4, 2009

An Appraisal: Cory Aquino and Left

The Left’s engagement with Cory had been both pleasant and acrimonious at certain stages. While they linked arms with her on a number of causes, there were also issues on which leftists found themselves at odds with the late president.

Alexander Martin Remollino | Aug 8, 2009

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