By LUCHIE MARANAN They who wield the law Sent hooded men who Barged into the house of an Ailing old man. They plunged their weapons Deep into his mortal being, Splattering the great deeds Of a peacemaker. So tell us now, Who are the peace slayers? Who are the social justice thieves? Who are the…
Day: August 10, 2020
ABS-CBN supporters push for people’s initiative to bring ABS-CBN back on air
“Our progressive congressmen can draft the most privileged bills, but without the people’s support outside they will have a hard time convincing the people inside the Congress.”
Groups hold Duterte regime accountable for murder of Anakpawis partylist leader
“Only rabid hacienderos, land grabbers, and militarist peace spoilers desire his death.”
Police detain civilians after killing suspected NPA hors de combat
Under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Caraig’s rights as hors de combat were violated.
Peace consultant killed in house raid
“Our anger is beyond words. This is a culture of extrajudicial killings with impunity under the Duterte regime. This is a declaratory act that national leaders of legal-democratic movement are now targeted to be killed by the Duterte regime.”