Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
“Allowing military presence in educational institutions is tantamount to increasing the risks for children.” – SOS Network
Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
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Manilakbayan | Mindanaoans slam DOJ ‘helplessness’ in dismissing false charges vs activists
Manilakbayan | Mindanaoans slam DOJ ‘helplessness’ in dismissing false charges vs activists
There are at least 508 activists and leaders facing 608 trumped-up charges all over Mindanao.
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Julia Poloyapoy’s three sons were last seen with soldiers during military operations in Agusan del Sur. One turned up dead, while two have been missing for almost month.
Transfer Palparan to civilian jail, appeals court urged
Transfer Palparan to civilian jail, appeals court urged
“A criminal like Palparan does not deserve any form of VIP treatment.” – Concepcion Empeño
#FreeMiradelTorres | Political detainee wants to be with newborn son
#FreeMiradelTorres | Political detainee wants to be with newborn son
“He has been fighting to survive since he was conceived. And now, I will fight for him.”
Palparan lawyers to present over 30 witnesses
Palparan lawyers to present over 30 witnesses
“They were given two years to present their witnesses. But they failed.. I wonder where they are going to get their witnesses now.” – Mrs. Concepcion Empeño
Trial starts on killing of Dutch environmentalist
Trial starts on killing of Dutch environmentalist
“The motive behind his killing is political.” – Sr. Cecille Ruiz, Karapatan-Central Luzon
Testimony for UCCP for Del Salvador, Justice for AJ, Justice for Lacub Campaign
Testimony for UCCP for Del Salvador, Justice for AJ, Justice for Lacub Campaign
“Your father was no doubt Abra's man. There is so much Abra in him and Abra has so much of him. When the time comes when you get to visit the place, hug the people tight -- they loved your father in a way no one among us can love him. They loved him because he was one of them, fought for them, lived his life like them so they could change their lives for the better."
‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
“Leonard Co believed that if only we can see the wealth of the Philippines, the plants, we would love our country even more.”
QC prosecutor nabbed for extortion case on ‘Morong 43’ doc
QC prosecutor nabbed for extortion case on ‘Morong 43’ doc
"This goes to show that we do not buy our way and neither can we be bought."
‘Woman of faith’
‘Woman of faith’
“She lived out her Christian faith, showing preference for the poor.”
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Aquino held accountable for impunity
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Aquino held accountable for impunity
“Aquino is wrong in saying that the killings are not work-related. These journalists were killed for their work, not because of a love triangle or any other reason.” – Luis Teodoro
Recca, the coffee lover and ‘artistahin’
Recca, the coffee lover and ‘artistahin’
“Do not worry. The masses love us very much. They need us here.”
Manila court postpones arraignment of Tiamzon couple
Manila court postpones arraignment of Tiamzon couple
Lawyers of the accused filed a motion for reconsideration after Judge Thelma Bunye-Medina of Branch 32 had denied their earlier motion to quash information and to dismiss the case.
‘Let children be’ | Manobo kids call to end militarization of tribal school
‘Let children be’ | Manobo kids call to end militarization of tribal school
In Southern Mindanao region alone, the Children's Rehabilitation Center documented at least 41 instances of attacks on both DepEd schools and Lumad community learning centers since 2011.
Lumad students long for peace in their schools
Lumad students long for peace in their schools
“The soldiers came and burned our school. They said it was a school of the New People’s Army.” – Epoy, 19, a Manobo from Mindanao
Kin of desaparecidos to Pope Francis: ‘Help us search for our loved ones’
Kin of desaparecidos to Pope Francis: ‘Help us search for our loved ones’
“In the name of God who is just, please grant justice to the missing.”
‘Bakwet’ | Militarization triggers evacuation of 2,000 Lumads in Surigao del Sur
‘Bakwet’ | Militarization triggers evacuation of 2,000 Lumads in Surigao del Sur
Armed men have killed two Lumads, ransacked a store, started fires, and knocked on houses, in the middle of military operations.
‘Military attacks those who protect the environment’
‘Military attacks those who protect the environment’
“It is not true that soldiers on the ground are after rebels. They are really after civilians who are protecting their ancestral domains.” – Dulphing Ogan, secretary general of Kalumaran
7 years since Jonas’ disappearance | ‘My son is still missing’ – Edita Burgos
7 years since Jonas’ disappearance | ‘My son is still missing’ – Edita Burgos
Edita Burgos took the witness stand at the first trial hearing of Maj. Harry Baliaga Jr. who is charged with the disappearance of her son Jonas.
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