1 dead, dozens wounded in bloody dispersal of peasant barricade
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1 dead, dozens wounded in bloody dispersal of peasant barricade
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People’s barricade in Davao City demands pullout of state troops
People’s barricade in Davao City demands pullout of state troops
Lumad, peasants and small-scale miners stopped traffic in downtown Davao City on March 18.
‘I have not lost hope’ – daughter of desaparecido
‘I have not lost hope’ – daughter of desaparecido
For every victim of injustice, a rights defender rises.
EU supports project to strengthen work of human rights defenders
EU supports project to strengthen work of human rights defenders
“The defense of human rights is a task of every person.”
Group remembers Jabidah Massacre, says no to Marcos as VP
Group remembers Jabidah Massacre, says no to Marcos as VP
"The infamous Jabidah massacre is one of the many blood debts of the Marcos dictatorship to the Moro people.”
German rights group, daughter of slain tribal leader bring cases of Lumad killings to UN
German rights group, daughter of slain tribal leader bring cases of Lumad killings to UN
"With 31 reported killings in 2015, the Philippines has one of the worst track records in the killing of human rights defenders (HRD) worldwide."
‘Pull out troops in peasant communities,’ groups call on CHR
‘Pull out troops in peasant communities,’ groups call on CHR
“We could not go home because two Army battalions have been deployed in our communities and the suspects are joining the military operations.”
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
“They will ‘turn aside justice’ and ‘deprive the people of their rights’ just as long as their wanton greed is fed, though not even sated.”
Martial law activists commemorate 30 years since EDSA 1 uprising
Martial law activists commemorate 30 years since EDSA 1 uprising
“What was restored 30 years ago and continues to this day are only the trappings of elite democracy – periodic elections, Congress and a Constitution that guarantees civil liberties. The people demand more than that. They demand genuine freedom and democracy that goes beyond the mere holding of elections.”
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Moros were killed like chickens during Martial Law’
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Moros were killed like chickens during Martial Law’
“We, Bangsamoros, cannot forgive because those responsible for Martial Law have never been brought to justice.”
‘Is there no safe place for the Lumad?’
‘Is there no safe place for the Lumad?’
Progressive groups condemned the torching of the Lumad evacuation center in Davao City.
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Martial law victims have long memories’
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Martial law victims have long memories’
A gathering of martial law activists and victims pledged to keep retelling their painful stories, so the younger generation would not let these happen again.
Palparan rejects legal aid from lawyers’ group
Palparan rejects legal aid from lawyers’ group
The case against retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan continues at a Bulacan court today.
‘Bloody pre-Valentine’ | 3 killed in Compostela Valley
‘Bloody pre-Valentine’ | 3 killed in Compostela Valley
“It seems the military is in a haste to meet its quota of civilians killed before the BS Aquino regime ends.”
‘Clothes allegedly exhumed from mass grave questionable’ – NDFP consultants
‘Clothes allegedly exhumed from mass grave questionable’ – NDFP consultants
“But the main question here is, where did they really find those clothes?”
Morong 43 asks Ombudsman to reconsider torture, robbery cases vs Arroyo, Army officials
Morong 43 asks Ombudsman to reconsider torture, robbery cases vs Arroyo, Army officials
“These psychological forms of torture may have no external physical signs but the damage these have inflicted on the complainants will haunt them for the rest of their lives."
Martial law victims to frustrate Bongbong’s VP bid
Martial law victims to frustrate Bongbong’s VP bid
A campaign aims to educate the youth on the horrors of martial law, and how it could happen again with the election of the Marcos Dictator’s son as vice president.
Palparan appears sans counsel, rejects gov’t lawyers
Palparan appears sans counsel, rejects gov’t lawyers
Without a defense counsel, the court proceedings against Retired Major General Jovito Palparan Jr. could be declared null and void.
‘Morong 43’ assails Ombudsman decision exonerating Arroyo, military
‘Morong 43’ assails Ombudsman decision exonerating Arroyo, military
“How can they turn a blind eye to what we went through? It has been six long years. The whole world knows what happened to us. But not the Ombudsman apparently.”
Compostela Valley woman leader dies from gunshot wounds
Compostela Valley woman leader dies from gunshot wounds
Teresita Navacilla, leader of an anti-large-scale mining group, is the fifth activist killed this month.
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