Lumád leader shot dead in Davao City
Indigenous groups call on President Duterte to stop the implementation of Oplan Bayanihan, to which they attribute the continuing killings and harassment on progressives.
Lumád leader shot dead in Davao City
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Palparan trial postponed anew as defense lawyers a no-show again
Palparan trial postponed anew as defense lawyers a no-show again
“They are using public funds to finance the phalanx of soldiers and police to provide security detail to Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan. That money should have been spent somewhere else.”
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“In fact, these people continue to harass my family. They keep on telling my sibling that I would no longer be able to set foot in their community ever again.”
Political prisoner released ‘provisionally’ after 5 years
Political prisoner released ‘provisionally’ after 5 years
She could not accept that she was jailed for five years for a crime she did not commit.
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‘Release of political prisoners to show Duterte’s commitment to peace talks’ – Tiamzons
‘Release of political prisoners to show Duterte’s commitment to peace talks’ – Tiamzons
Duterte’s recognition and respect for these previously-signed agreements has opened doors for both the resumption of peace talks and the release of political prisoners through peace talks.”
Dev’t workers vow to continue serving communities under new gov’t
Dev’t workers vow to continue serving communities under new gov’t
“We are rendering services to the people in areas that have been practically neglected by government. Why are they [the government and the military] targeting us?”
Police should be the one probed on disappearance, kin of missing Cordilleran activist says
Police should be the one probed on disappearance, kin of missing Cordilleran activist says
“This is another effort to distract us from searching for James and seeking justice.”
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“This case was filed in 2008 and it is only now that it is progressing. But I am not completely happy, with the absence of all accused Cafgu members, and the fact that Palparan is not yet back at the Bulacan provincial jail.” -- -- torture victim Raymond Manalo
The women political detainees in Taguig City Jail
The women political detainees in Taguig City Jail
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“When mothers are detained, they are not the only ones being punished...It is even more punishment for the children and their families.”
10 years of searching for their loved ones
10 years of searching for their loved ones
“What has happened to our loved ones? Are they being treated well? Are they being fed? Are they still alive? Have they been killed?”
Freed political detainee bares grim jail conditions
Freed political detainee bares grim jail conditions
“There is budget for food, but other operating expenses are also taken from it.”
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.”
Peace talks opened ‘door of hope’ for pa of young political detainee
Peace talks opened ‘door of hope’ for pa of young political detainee
“They should have never been jailed in the first place. If there is anyone who needs to be jailed, these are the corrupt officials who can get away with their crimes with a grin in their faces. My son and others must be freed.”
Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
“Duterte should see for himself how much the government is spending for these criminals.”
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.”
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Under Aquino, 39 journalists have been gunned down.
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.
Curb impunity, Duterte urged
Curb impunity, Duterte urged
"We sincerely hope you will break this chain of apathy that continues to strengthen the culture of impunity in the country, so that our fallen colleagues and all other victims of crimes will finally begin to get justice.”
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