Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
Political prisoner Rachel Mariano freed after charges against her were dismissed by the court.
Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
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Miradel walks free, unites with son she gave birth to under detention
Miradel walks free, unites with son she gave birth to under detention
Miradel walked out from Camp Bagong Diwa Tuesday afternoon, July 23, no longer wearing an inmate’s orange garb but an aquamarine shirt and a huge smile.
2 political prisoners convicted of trumped-up charges
2 political prisoners convicted of trumped-up charges
“It is infuriating that the Duterte government wrongfully convicts activists and human rights advocates while the government forces behind human rights violations are parading free.”
Court allows peace consultant to undergo medical check-up
Court allows peace consultant to undergo medical check-up
“I would have wanted to thank the prosecution too for possibly an unexpected small mercy. But the 'Opposition' it filed against Vic's medical motion is only too clear about its high regard for neither the right to health nor the right to life, and its incapacity to appreciate the difference between a tiny prison clinic and a real hospital—unless your name is Imelda or Gloria or Enrile.”
Timeline | Attacks on peace consultants under the Duterte administration
Timeline | Attacks on peace consultants under the Duterte administration
Scores of NDFP consultants were killed in police raids. The others were charged with common crimes to hide the political motive behind their arrest and detention and to portray them as ordinary criminals. Their lawyers have maintained that the evidence against them were planted.
Dear Tatay | For fathers in prison
Dear Tatay | For fathers in prison
Children of political prisoners talked about their fathers and sent out their messages to the man who nurtured them. Political prisoners are charged with common crimes such as murder, illegal possession of firearms and explosives, arson, among others to hide the...
Isang pares*
Isang pares*
Ni OLIVER B. ROSALES Isang pares kami ng mga mata Matalim at malinaw Mabibigo ang mga halimaw Pigilang makakita Isang pares kami ng mga bibig Pigilan man at igapos Malayang mananatili Matatag at hindi manginginig Isang pares kami ng mga paa Tiyak at panatag...
Kin, friends form Kapatid to press for release of political prisoners
Kin, friends form Kapatid to press for release of political prisoners
“Political prisoners are a symbol of unpeace and injustice. They must be freed.”
Guilty verdict against labor leader condemned
Guilty verdict against labor leader condemned
"While we have to contend with this reality, it is so hard to accept. While we comprehend the rotten system from which these illegal arrests are being made, the imprisonment of these good people, inncocent of any crime they are being accused of is just beyond logic and reason."
Global Day of Action seeks freedom of jailed unionist Maoj Maga
Global Day of Action seeks freedom of jailed unionist Maoj Maga
Maoj Maga, 39, has been put through misery in several congested prisons as well as a quarantine-isolation cell when he has not committed any crime.
A mother’s day message from prison
A mother’s day message from prison
You don’t have to cry in front of me to let me know how painful it is that your mom and your father are both in jail. When you were still a child, you’ve been asking me why I can’t be like other ordinary moms, similar to the mothers of your classmates – they work 8am to 5pm, see their children off to school, attend PTA meetings, etc. I know now you understand why I’m not ordinary like them. It was even you who said I must have been a superwoman or Darna for doing all the things I did for the people while taking care of our family.
Another political prisoner dies due to illness
Another political prisoner dies due to illness
“He had been awaiting his next hearing in June 2019 for possible dismissal of the rest, for failure to prosecute.”
Solons call for official commemoration of Philippine-American War
Solons call for official commemoration of Philippine-American War
Despite the people's success in bringing home the Balangiga bells, much need to be done to cure ourselves of historical amnesia. --- ACT Teachers Partylist
Peace consultant released from jail
Peace consultant released from jail
“The release of Baylosis is a victory, but hundreds more remain languishing in jails across the country. Along with the kin of political prisoners, other human rights advocates, and human rights lawyers, we will continue to work for the dismissal of charges against trumped-up charges against political prisoners."
Satur hits ‘fake’ testimony of gov’t witness in Hilongos case
Satur hits ‘fake’ testimony of gov’t witness in Hilongos case
Asked how he knew the real names of his alleged former comrades, self-proclaimed rebel returnee and government witness Antonio Panisan said in Cebuano that they sometimes called one another by their real names.
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
"...we stress that the crime of which Mr. Ampatuan is accused of is of such a heinous nature that the shock and outrage it stirred around the world forced then President Gloria Arroyo to move against the powerful clan that was among her staunchest allies."
Bucking CIDG ‘script,’ solons call for speedy release of 2 former Courage officers
Bucking CIDG ‘script,’ solons call for speedy release of 2 former Courage officers
At the time of their arrest, Oliver didn’t carry any bag. Rowena only had a small sling bag which, Karapatan said, could not hold the firearms they supposedly have.
‘Fight is not over’– Makabayan 4
‘Fight is not over’– Makabayan 4
“If these are truly the handiwork of the reconstituted IACLA as some quarters have alleged, then this body requires reexamination as did its predecessor, the Interagency Legal Action Group under Arroyo, which was abolished upon the recommendation of the United Nations.”
Of home cooked meals and tireless smiles
Of home cooked meals and tireless smiles
“If not for development workers like you, I could just imagine how miserable the country would be right now.”
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