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Killing of Randall Echanis brought to UN’s attention
Killing of Randall Echanis brought to UN’s attention
“We call on all member states of the UN Human Rights Council to be seized of the seriousness of the human rights situation in the Philippines and to adopt all the recommendations in your June 30 report on the human rights situation in the Philippines,” ICHRP Chairperson Peter Murphy said in his letter to Bachelet.
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Karapatan ST was approached by relatives of the said guerrillas seeking help in recovering the remains after they were informed that they were in the custody of the police in Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. As of August 16, the team managed to secure the release of Mario Caraig’s remains to his sister, exhume Rey Macinas’ remains, and locate Perdeguera’s, which were both buried in Antipolo, Rizal.
Ang alaala ng mga Rosa Henson
Ang alaala ng mga Rosa Henson
Sa halip na kilalanin bilang opisyal na ginawa ng pamahalaan noong digmaan at humingi ng tawad sa pang-aabuso, ang ginawa ng mga Hapon ay magtatag ng AWF o Asian Women’s Fund na isang pribadong pondo para sa pantulong sa mga comfort women. Marami pang kakulangan sa pagkilala sa mga naranasan ng mga comfort women. Binubura ang kanilang mga alaala sa bawat mga opisyal na pagtanggi ng kanilang pag-iral. Maraming bayan, lalo na sa Hapon, ang hindi nakapaloob ang karanasan ng mga comfort women bilang bahagi ng pagtalakay sa kasaysayan.
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Amid the pandemic, Zara Alvarez has been coordinating and conducting relief operations as part of a community health program. This despite repeated threats to her life and safety.
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
She was among the frequently red-tagged activists in Negros island. In 2018, her name and photo appeared in posters in the streets of Negros as one of the alleged ranking officials of the Communist Party of Philippines.
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, an unassuming man of peace, had sown and cared for enough seedlings to fill hectares of social activists who will not tire of pursuing justice and seeing into reality his fervent dreams – a bountiful harvest for Filipinos.
His rule begins
His rule begins
"The tyrant dies and his rule ends, the martyr dies and his rule begins." - Soren Kierkegaard By DEE...
Breakdowns
Breakdowns
Filipino psychiatrists have not been remiss in alerting the public and the government to the looming if not already existing mental health problem and have reported a notable increase in the number of consultations during the pandemic. But neither the citizenry nor the Duterte regime seems to regard it with any sense of urgency.
Injustices vs a man who fought for social justice
Injustices vs a man who fought for social justice
Like many other militant activists since the Marcos dictatorship, Randall Echanis survived repeated acts of injustice against his person, by state authorities and military/police agents. Until his brutal murder in a small rented apartment in Novaliches, Quezon City, past midnight on Aug. 10.
Balik-Tanaw | Pentecost: The Unshakeable Faith of the Canaanite Woman
Balik-Tanaw | Pentecost: The Unshakeable Faith of the Canaanite Woman
The reality of the pandemic only exposes the viciousness, the corruption, and indifference of our leaders. Worst, they took advantage of the pandemic to amass more wealth, abuse their authority, show their sheer negligence and apathy to the people’s welfare and well-being, and their utmost disregard for civil liberties and human rights.
With finality, SC allows Filipina on death row to testify vs illegal recruiters
With finality, SC allows Filipina on death row to testify vs illegal recruiters
After a decade, Mary Jane Veloso will now be able to narrate her ordeal in full.
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
Education department urged to hold consultation with stakeholders, address concerns
The groups said that such decision is an "affirmation that the agency is indeed unprepared for this school year’s blended learning.”
‘Duterte behind the killing of Randall Echanis’ — groups
‘Duterte behind the killing of Randall Echanis’ — groups
Amid Palace's claim that Anakpawis Chairperson and peace consultant Randall Echanis was killed by his comrades in the revolutionary movement, progressive groups maintain state security forces acted upon President Duterte's orders.
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
"Amid the pandemic and the modified enhanced community quarantine, authorities are pushing for the heartless and inhuman act of separating a baby from her only source of nutrition and protection at this early stage of her life."
OFWs demand scrapping of PhilHealth amid latest scandal
OFWs demand scrapping of PhilHealth amid latest scandal
"The widespread corruption in the government is the reason why OFWs are strongly against the planned mandatory PhilHealth and premium rate hike. OFWs cannot entrust the government that their hard-earned money will benefit their families and the rest of the Filipino people."
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
The annual report also noted that mining-involved killings are highest in the Philippines. Named as “deadliest sector,” it killed 50 defenders worldwide, of whom 16 were from the Philippines.
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