Rights advocates hold alternative ‘Santacruzan for justice, peace’
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Andrea Rosal gives birth
Andrea Rosal gives birth
“I was told that I should return to the detention center as soon as possible. The baby would be left here. But I hope that I would be allowed to stay here with the baby so I could breastfeed her and take care of her.”
Court grants Andrea Rosal’s petition for hospitalization
Court grants Andrea Rosal’s petition for hospitalization
Andrea Rosal will be transferred to the Philippine General Hospital until she gives birth.
NDFP consultant has spent a decade in prison
NDFP consultant has spent a decade in prison
Eduardo Serrano is the longest held detainee among the 14 NDFP peace consultants who are covered by the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees.
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
“We condemn the Armed Forces of the Philippines and PNP [Philippine National Police] units for disregarding Roy Erecre's NDFP Document of Identification, which he had in his possession upon the illegal arrest. We demand his immediate and unconditional release.” – National Democratic Front of the Philippines
Mothers of abducted UP students doubt alibi of one of the accused
Mothers of abducted UP students doubt alibi of one of the accused
“He was not sure of his answers. During cross-examination, he appears not to know the content of his affidavit, which, for me, is poorly written. His answers were not firm.” – Mrs. Connie Empeño, mother of Karen
Women political prisoners are ‘great mothers’ – rights groups
Women political prisoners are ‘great mothers’ – rights groups
“Great mothers like them should be honored and treasured, not imprisoned and persecuted.”
Aquino reminded of promise to find Jonas Burgos
Aquino reminded of promise to find Jonas Burgos
“It has been four years that you have been Commander-in-Chief, yet we do not know the truth about Jonas. Mr. President, is there hope that the truth will finally be revealed while you are still in the position to make this happen?” – Mrs. Edith Burgos
11 years since Marcellana, Gumanoy killing, Palparan still scot-free
11 years since Marcellana, Gumanoy killing, Palparan still scot-free
“This government has failed to punish Palparan ang Gloria (Macapagal-Arroyo) for their human rights violations. But when it comes to filing trumped up cases against activists and having them arrested, the government sure acts fast.” – Orly Marcellana, husband of victim Eden.
Int’l group of lawyers call for release of Tiamzon couple, resumption of peace talks
Int’l group of lawyers call for release of Tiamzon couple, resumption of peace talks
“The international community finds the filing of dubious and legally untenable charges against the Tiamzon couple as violative of basic criminal law principles and is not only a threat to the peace process but also to due process rights recognized by all civilized nations." – Edre U. Olalia, NUPL secretary general
Peasant family arrested for opposing ‘development’ projects
Peasant family arrested for opposing ‘development’ projects
“The arrest is part of the intensifying political repression targeting groups and individuals who oppose development projects in the famous Hamilo Coast in Batangas by Henry Sy-owned Manila Southcoast Development Corporation (MSDC) and reclamation projects in Cavite coasts by Ken Ang-owned Cyberbay Corporation.”
Surface Tiamzon’s missing companion, rights group ask
Surface Tiamzon’s missing companion, rights group ask
Rex and Lorraine Villaflor, who were arrested along with the Tiamzon couple, “alerted Karapatan when there was no news of Santos’ whereabouts after the much-publicized raid by the Philippine National Police at the rented house of the Tiamzons on March 22.”
Threatened rights lawyer seeks protection
Threatened rights lawyer seeks protection
Edre U. Olalia, NUPL secretary general, said they would hold the military and the police and Commander-in-Chief President Aquino himself accountable if any harm is inflicted on Salucon.
Mothers of missing UP students slam military’s delaying tactics
Mothers of missing UP students slam military’s delaying tactics
"The military cannot say that they do not have the money to transport their witnesses. It has all the resources—helicopters, tanks and all kinds of vehicles—and a huge budget. It is their duty to bring their witnesses without delay.” – Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan, mother of Sherlyn
26-year-old charges filed vs Tiamzon couple
26-year-old charges filed vs Tiamzon couple
Lawyers of the Tiamzon couple asked the court, presided by Judge Madonna Echiverri, to give them five days to study the records and the evidence so they could appraise their clients about the charges being filed against them, but the court proceeded with the arraignment.
‘Hypocritical No Build Zone Policy evicts poor for the rich’
‘Hypocritical No Build Zone Policy evicts poor for the rich’
“The No Build Policy arbitrarily bans dwellings within prohibited zones without social acceptability, feasible relocation, and livelihood alternatives presented to the displaced families.” – Clemente Bautista, Kalikasan PNE
Rights lawyer in Cordillera under surveillance, harassed by military
Rights lawyer in Cordillera under surveillance, harassed by military
“If any harm is inflicted on Atty. Dannug-Salucon or to any of her staff or family members, we shall hold the military and the police and Commander-in-Chief President Aquino himself accountable given the documented harassment and surveillance being made against her.” – Edre Olalia, National Union of People’s Lawyers
Police faces blank wall on Ifugao activist slay
Police faces blank wall on Ifugao activist slay
“Why should they [police] put the burden of shedding light to the killing on the office mates and relatives of the victim? It is the police’s job to find evidence that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.” -- CHRA
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