Another activist assaulted in Compostela Valley
Alex Josol is the second victim in two days to be attacked in Pantukan town, and a "Palparan battalion" is suspected to be behind it.
Another activist assaulted in Compostela Valley
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Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
“To call it a ‘long overdue decision’ is an understatement. Raymond Manalo has been denied justice many times over, and this Ombudsman decision, while it establishes accountability through prosecution of Palparan et al, is also a testament to the failings of the current justice and social system.”
Court denies Palparan’s plea for bail, again
Court denies Palparan’s plea for bail, again
Retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan failed to get the court to grant him temporary release.
Bloody start for 2016 | 4 activists killed in less than a month
Bloody start for 2016 | 4 activists killed in less than a month
Three of the four victims were from Mindanao and were killed in a span of one week.
‘Aquino, not cardiac arrest killed ailing NDFP consultant’
‘Aquino, not cardiac arrest killed ailing NDFP consultant’
“It is with great grief and rage that we say farewell to such a man, who, at the last decade of his life, was refused his freedom. We hold the Aquino government responsible for this injustice done to Ka Eddik.”
Back Stories | ‘Ka Eddik’
Back Stories | ‘Ka Eddik’
To honor the man and his principles and to rage against the injustices that he has been a victim of, Bulatlat.com is printing the articles we published about Eduardo Serrano.
Ailing NDFP peace consultant passes away
Ailing NDFP peace consultant passes away
“His plight, and that of many political prisoners, shows us the continuing injustice prevailing under the Aquino regime.”
Victims’ lawyers hail court junking of Palparan bail plea
Victims’ lawyers hail court junking of Palparan bail plea
“Amidst the din and reverie of the past holidays and some mercurial election inanities, we were glad to learn that the trial court correctly denied Gen. Palparan's delusional bid to be granted bail.”
Bloodstained ‘daang matuwid’ claims lives of hundreds, including children
Bloodstained ‘daang matuwid’ claims lives of hundreds, including children
“The regime’s monstrosity, which spares not even children, speaks of the evil tactics of the counterinsurgency program of Aquino, Oplan Bayanihan.”
Under Aquino, war in Moro lands continues
Under Aquino, war in Moro lands continues
“President Aquino presented himself as a leader, but has done nothing, but follow the whims of an imperialist power.”
Tiamzon couple insists murder raps fabricated by military
Tiamzon couple insists murder raps fabricated by military
When Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) arrived at the alleged mass grave site, about six civilians were already digging and skeletal remains and clothes were on the surface.
‘Jail Aquino for rights violations’ – progressive groups
‘Jail Aquino for rights violations’ – progressive groups
“People are being killed, tortured, arrested and detained. To the regime, the Filipino people’s resistance is a stumbling block to its brand of peace and development, and they must be punished.”
UN exec calls for resumption of peace talks, disbandment of armed groups
UN exec calls for resumption of peace talks, disbandment of armed groups
“Activities undertaken by security forces as well as armed groups within and around IP communities in Mindanao have resulted in legitimate expressions of fear and insecurity, in displacement, and is endangering the security and safety of non-combatants, including women, children and older persons.”
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
“The Aquino government does not recognize the rights of the LGBT, let alone respect them.”
Special Coverage: No good governance without human rights
Special Coverage: No good governance without human rights
Human rights is nowhere to be found from among the Aquino administration's priorities. And this has perpetuated, nay worsened, impunity as the Aquino administration has itself committed human rights violations in the course of its own counter-insurgency program Oplan Bayanihan and in pushing the neoliberal agenda in the service of corporate interests.
Under Aquino, no conviction on extrajudicial killings
Under Aquino, no conviction on extrajudicial killings
“All attempts at seeking justice are frustrated in every way. Aquino has deepened the roots of impunity.”
Bai Aida Seisa | Fighting for the yutang kabilin all her life
Bai Aida Seisa | Fighting for the yutang kabilin all her life
She has fought for land and her life, and has survived.
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
“The continuing attacks against Lumad communities and schools, including the recent evacuation in Compostela, show both the hypocrisy and desperation of the US-Aquino regime, especially with Oplan Bayanihan’s failure.”
Under Aquino, political dissent is a crime
Under Aquino, political dissent is a crime
According to human rights group Karapatan, 85 percent of political prisoners were slapped with criminal charges, a clear violation of the Hernandez political doctrine, a Supreme Court jurisprudence that prohibits the criminalization of political dissent.
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