Political prisoners, kin, start fasting
Political prisoners and their kin have started skipping meals to protest their continued detention in spite of President Duterte's pronouncement on their release.
Political prisoners, kin, start fasting
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‘Release of political prisoners, a matter of justice’ – peace advocate
‘Release of political prisoners, a matter of justice’ – peace advocate
Gloria Almonte, wife of a political prisoner, and the other families of political prisoners and human rights advocates will launch a hunger strike starting tomorrow until Dec. 10 to demand the release of all political prisoners.
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
“He was really hoping he would be released. His dream came true indeed. His handcuffs had been removed only that he’s inside a coffin now.” -- Choan, daughter of Bernabe Ocasla
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
“How many more political prisoners have to die before the Duterte administration release all political prisoners? While tyrants like Marcos are being treated like heroes to their grave, real heroes like Ocasla who organized peasants and actively defended the rights...
Certain issues Duterte must resolve urgently
Certain issues Duterte must resolve urgently
In the next few days President Duterte is expected to focus on key aspects of his official visit to China on October 19-21, primarily his formal meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. But after his return he needs to immediately attend to and...
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
“The most essential success that has been achieved is the agreement on common outlines social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and the end of hostilities and disposition of forces.”
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
“The most effective method of release (of political prisoners) is through an amnesty proclamation as offered by President Duterte himself.”
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
“The amnesty and release of all political prisoners is an act of righting the violations of the CARHRIHL and the Hernandez political offense doctrine.” – NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison
Amnesty, ceasefire, reforms up for 2nd round of formal peace talks
Amnesty, ceasefire, reforms up for 2nd round of formal peace talks
"The positive outcome of the formal talks held in Oslo, Norway last week removed the animosity and over suspicion left behind by the two previous administrations." -- Benito Tiamzon
GRP, NDFP ok ceasefire, release of political prisoners, fast tracking agenda
GRP, NDFP ok ceasefire, release of political prisoners, fast tracking agenda
"We cannot achieve this successful and very significant step forward in the peace negotiations without the strong commitment of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the spirit of goodwill and friendliness of our counterparts..."
As formal talks begin, over 500 political prisoners still detained
As formal talks begin, over 500 political prisoners still detained
“This policy and practice of filing trumped-up criminal charges against social workers, religious, human rights advocates, leaders of people's organizations and consultants to the peace process have to stop.”
Courts okay temporary liberty for 2 NDFP consultants
Courts okay temporary liberty for 2 NDFP consultants
Lawyers are hopeful that other local courts will also grant the motions for release on bail of all the 22 NDFP consultants.
Bail pleas filed for release of NDFP consultants
Bail pleas filed for release of NDFP consultants
Peace negotiations shall resume in the higher interest of peace and national security." – Supreme Court
Postponement of GRP-NDFP peace talks likely sans release of NDFP consultants
Postponement of GRP-NDFP peace talks likely sans release of NDFP consultants
“The NDFP is willing to give time for the GRP to effect the release of detained NDFP consultants.” -- Luis Jalandoni
Incoming House Speaker supports resumption of peace talks, release of political prisoners
Incoming House Speaker supports resumption of peace talks, release of political prisoners
“…[t]his is definitely a boost in fast tracking the release of all political prisoners and augurs well for the scheduled resumption of the formal peace negotiations between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP).”
On the Fringes | You failed to kill them
On the Fringes | You failed to kill them
Political detainees are behind bars because they dared to go against the status quo.
Groups, kin call on incoming Duterte gov’t: ‘Free all political prisoners’
Groups, kin call on incoming Duterte gov’t: ‘Free all political prisoners’
“They are common people like us, but are organizing others.”
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
“While we celebrate her release, we continue to mount appeals for the immediate release of all political prisoners, especially the sick, women and the elderly.”
Hopes high at political detainees’ art exhibit in UP Diliman
Hopes high at political detainees’ art exhibit in UP Diliman
Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement about freeing political detainees spurs optimism inside detention cells, and at an art show.
Court denies political prisoner Miradel Torres bail plea
Court denies political prisoner Miradel Torres bail plea
“The judge threw away Torres’ testimony that she was home in Biñan, Laguna when the supposed ambush happened, and that she was not a member of the NPA but of the women’s mass organization Gabriela,”
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