Kin, rights groups demand release of NDFP consultant Rafael Baylosis
“Our lawyers have provided and complied with all their supposed requirements.”
Kin, rights groups demand release of NDFP consultant Rafael Baylosis
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Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Human rights group Karapatan deems the suspension of peace talks as “another indication of the Duterte regime’s disinterest in pursuing and committing to reforms that benefit the Filipino people and in meeting its obligations to release political prisoners.”
2 human rights defenders arrested, detained
2 human rights defenders arrested, detained
A woman's right advocate in Butuan City and a union leader in Quezon City have been added to the long list of political prisoners arrested and detained under the Duterte administration.
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Ni BEN QUILLOY* Libu-libong maliliit na parisukat Sa telang parang banig Na may takdang sukat Isang tusok ng karayom Bawat parisukat Taglay ang tatlong suson Ng sinulid na makulay Pinuputol ng panggupit ng kuko Kapalit ng bawal na gunting Sa liwanag ng ilaw...
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This regime labels people who serve the very same people it deprives of life, living wage, and social services as "terrorist" without showing us the way to move the country forward. The term "reactionary state" is crystallized in this government's perpetuation of violence --Martial Law, war on drugs, criminalization of dissent, neoliberal economic policies, and its active campaign for misogyny.
NGO alliance slams red-tagging, detention of devt workers
NGO alliance slams red-tagging, detention of devt workers
Two development workers arrested in Negros Occidental have been languishing in jail for over a month.
‘Champion of Chico River’ | Rights groups mourn death of ailing, elderly political prisoner
‘Champion of Chico River’ | Rights groups mourn death of ailing, elderly political prisoner
Marcos Aggalao, 74, was a peace-pact holder of the Salegseg tribe in Kalinga, and was part of the massive campaign against the Chico River dam project during the Marcos Dictatorship.
From Marcos to Duterte | Families of victims of rights abuses unite in renewed call for justice
From Marcos to Duterte | Families of victims of rights abuses unite in renewed call for justice
Victims of drug-related killings and other human rights violations came together in a tearful gathering.
With Army’s arrest of peace consultant, NDFP assails threats to the peace talks
With Army’s arrest of peace consultant, NDFP assails threats to the peace talks
NDFP panel chair Fidel Agcaoili slammed the illegal arrest of NDFP consultant Rommel Salinas as another clear violation of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees.
Rights group calls for release of 70-year-old ex-organizer, ailing NDFP consultant
Rights group calls for release of 70-year-old ex-organizer, ailing NDFP consultant
A 70-year-old woman who was arrested in Marikina City is the latest political detainee.
Ferdinand Castillo | Detained activist is a vegan, music lover
Ferdinand Castillo | Detained activist is a vegan, music lover
“He can’t commit murder because we do not even kill for food!”
7 activists arrested in a week
7 activists arrested in a week
On Sunday, Feb. 12, elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region and the Philippine Army’s Intelligence Service Group arrested Ferdinand Castillo, campaign officer of Bayan Metro Manila around 4:20 p.m. in Sta. Quiteria, Caloocan City.
Talks on joint ceasefire shelved sans release of political prisoners
Talks on joint ceasefire shelved sans release of political prisoners
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA — Talks on possible joint ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have been deferred to February due to the non-release of political...
GRP wants joint ceasefire; NDFP insists on compliance with past agreements first
GRP wants joint ceasefire; NDFP insists on compliance with past agreements first
“…if previously signed agreements are not honored, what guarantees does the NDFP have that future agreements would not be similarly violated by the GRP?”
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
“We have been waiting for so long. Why do our loved ones remain in detention?”
Arrested to force his son to surrender
Arrested to force his son to surrender
"They said they would not release me until my son surfaces.”
NDF tells gov’t: Political prisoners must be freed with ceasefire pact signing
NDF tells gov’t: Political prisoners must be freed with ceasefire pact signing
"The release of political prisoners cannot be reduced to a simple act of goodwill that the GRP can opt to take or not.”
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
"Political prisoners are not bargaining chips.”
Turning out badly: On Duterte and political prisoners
Turning out badly: On Duterte and political prisoners
Does the president really want to look like a hijacker? What gives?
‘Political prisoners are not criminals’ – kin
‘Political prisoners are not criminals’ – kin
"If he [President Duterte] really wants to release political prisoners, he could do so.
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