Desaparecidos demands surfacing of two women
If the two missing persons are under military custody, the military or police must disclose their whereabouts and let her condition be known.
Desaparecidos demands surfacing of two women
Court junks terror financing case vs Ilocos Church worker
Court junks terror financing case vs Ilocos Church worker
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the terror financing complaint against Myrna Zapanta, a church worker and peasant rights advocate, citing lack of credible evidence.
Special Report | Push for renewables threatens lands and livelihood in the Cordillera
Special Report | Push for renewables threatens lands and livelihood in the Cordillera
The Cordillera region, with 5.5 million hectares of drainage area, is considered the "water cradle" of Northern Luzon. Its watersheds feed six major river systems, and have an estimated generation potential of 3,600 megawatts, according to the Department of Energy. With this substantial potential, the Cordillera region is again in the spotlight regarding dam-related conflicts more than five decades since the proposed Chico River Dams ignited popular resistance.
Cordillera IP leader facing fabricated case seeks NBI protection
Cordillera IP leader facing fabricated case seeks NBI protection
His appearance came a day after Police Regional Office Cordillera Regional Director R’win Pagkalinawan issued a shoot-to-kill order should he resist arrest.
Red-tagged Cordillera leader faces murder raps
Red-tagged Cordillera leader faces murder raps
Cordillera People's Alliance and Bolinget’s family fear for his safety, noting that he can be subjected to a “tokhang-style execution” if he gets arrested and transported to Davao Del Norte for his case.
Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
Political prisoner Rachel Mariano freed after charges against her were dismissed by the court.
Journalist, rights defender shot, seriously wounded in Ifugao
Journalist, rights defender shot, seriously wounded in Ifugao
For weeks before the shooting, elements of the 54th IB frequented Lee's residence as well as the offices of IPM and Justice and Peace Advocates of Ifugao, of which Lee is also a member.
A continuing tale of a people’s defense of land, life and honor
A continuing tale of a people’s defense of land, life and honor
Kalinga tribes continue to defend their ancestral lands from threats of destructive projects.
North says ‘No to Bongbong’
North says ‘No to Bongbong’
As Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. brings his vice-presidential campaign to Baguio City, the Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses to Malacañang (Carmma) reminded the people of the North to never forget martial law, and to say No to Bongbong Marcos. Political...
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
“The recent slapping of trumped-up charges of kidnapping and homicide against us 69 individuals bares the despotic and authoritarian nature of this regime.”
From up north: AFP atrocities reminiscent of Martial Law
From up north: AFP atrocities reminiscent of Martial Law
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ only reputation is their propensity to violate human rights and terrorize the Filipino people.”
Benguet pocket miners sue DENR
Benguet pocket miners sue DENR
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — The Benguet Federation of Small-scale Miners, Inc (BFSSMI) filed a complaint against Environment Secretary Ramon Paje for allegedly exceeding his authority on issuing the...
Baguio vendors urge gov’t to respect right to livelihood
Baguio vendors urge gov’t to respect right to livelihood
“We are not criminals! We are humans and we have the right to livelihood!”
Benguet flower growers seek help against extortion
Benguet flower growers seek help against extortion
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL www.nordis.net LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Cut flower growers of Alno village in this capital town sought the intervention of the town council to curb the abusive extortion practice of some traffic enforcers along the national highways....
SM’s tree cutting draws ire from Baguio residents
SM’s tree cutting draws ire from Baguio residents
The expansion of the giant mall is detrimental not just to the environment but to local businesses as well.
After SM Baguio cut trees, advocates to appeal CA ruling
After SM Baguio cut trees, advocates to appeal CA ruling
Environmental advocates vowed to continue their legal battle and protest actions against SM's cutting of trees.
Cordillera folk call for NCIP abolition
Cordillera folk call for NCIP abolition
“Instead of protecting the indigenous peoples, the NCIP served as a bridge for the entry of destructive projects.”
Kalinga tribe rejects army encampment
Kalinga tribe rejects army encampment
By JUDE BAGGO www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — The Mabaca tribe in Balbalan town, Kalinga rejected the planned encampment of soldiers belonging to the 77th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army in sitio Tanap, Mabaca village. According to the initial fact sheet...
Blacksand mining still ravages Ilocos Sur
Blacksand mining still ravages Ilocos Sur
Defend Ilocos Against Mining Plunder (Defend Ilocos) criticized the national government for its incompetence in putting an end to magnetite mining in the region.
Tribal groups call for NCIP end in UN forum
Tribal groups call for NCIP end in UN forum
“The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples has for a long time failed to protect indigenous peoples’ rights and well-being and instead worsens the violations of indigenous peoples’ rights and human rights. It is for this reason that our organizations are now calling for the dismantling of the NCIP.”
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