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Ronalyn V. Olea | Apr 5, 2013
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Back Story: Searching for a son and the elusive quest for justice
Back Story: Searching for a son and the elusive quest for justice
Will this finally lead to finding Jonas? Will those responsible for this abhorrent crime be finally be brought to the bars of justice? Will this be the first significant step toward addressing impunity?
Burgos family dares police to stop covering up Army’s culpability
Burgos family dares police to stop covering up Army’s culpability
“Mr. PNP Chief, it appears that you don’t know what you’re talking about. The police should investigate the case thoroughly as ordered by the Supreme Court. it is the responsibility of the police to gather evdiences for someone to be prosecuted.” – JL Burgos, brother of missing activist Jonas
Incontrovertible evidence pointing to military culpability in Jonas Burgos abduction filed
Incontrovertible evidence pointing to military culpability in Jonas Burgos abduction filed
Is this the smoking gun that would force the Armed Forces of the Philippines to finally surface Jonas?
Detained tribe leader released
Detained tribe leader released
For two days, more than 200 members of the Manobo tribe under the leadership of Mapasu, along with their supporters from other sectors, trooped to the Tandag City Jail to demand the release of Campos.
Rights groups call for transparency on selection of Victims Claims Board
Rights groups call for transparency on selection of Victims Claims Board
Human rights group Karapatan is calling for a transparent and credible process on the selection of members of the Human Rights Victims Claims Board.
UP student’s mom-in-law recounts last time she saw Sherlyn Cadapan
UP student’s mom-in-law recounts last time she saw Sherlyn Cadapan
Adoracion Paulino, mother-in-law of missing UP student Sherlyn Cadapan, had a lot of questions when Sherlyn suddenly appeared in her house, being guarded by three women and two men, but Sherlyn did not answer her queries.
Slain woman leader tagged as rebel supporter, threatened by soldiers
Slain woman leader tagged as rebel supporter, threatened by soldiers
By RONALYN V. OLEA
After typhoon Pablo struck the province, Gov. Corazon Malanyaon and Lt. Krishnamurti Mortela of the the Army’s 67th Infantry Battalion created the Incident Command Post (ICP). All the relief goods are in the military camp and the command for relief distribution comes from the 67th IB, and residents of Binondo, Cristina Jose’s village, said they only received help once, and instead of ten kilos of rice per household, they were given only five kilos.
Military rules in Bicol region
Military rules in Bicol region
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Schools and village halls are being used as camps by soldiers. Residents have to seek the permission of the military and sign in their logbooks whenever they go in and out of the community.
Leader of Pablo survivors shot dead
Leader of Pablo survivors shot dead
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Just as they arrived back in their community (after the barricade last week), Kagawad Jose and all those who participated in the Kampuhan at the DSWD were harassed by the Barangay Captain and the military from the 67th Infantry Battalion Philippine Army. Supposedly, she was on her way to Davao City after the session to report the cases of human rights violations, but she was brutally killed.” – Karapatan–SMR
Kin, supporters disappointed with DOJ resolution on botanist’s killing
Kin, supporters disappointed with DOJ resolution on botanist’s killing
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We have waited this long, only to suffer another injustice. By ignoring the need for justice, they have also ignored the life of service that Leonard and his companions had done up to their last breath.” – Mrs. Glenda Co
Batangas political prisoners earned the respect, support of other inmates
Batangas political prisoners earned the respect, support of other inmates
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
What do political prisoners do while in jail? Organize.
Sidebar: UP students, workers, professors visit political prisoners in Batangas
Break-ins seen as prelude to Aquino’s increased efforts to silence critics
Break-ins seen as prelude to Aquino’s increased efforts to silence critics
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The Aquino government is gravely mistaken if it thinks it can silence activists who are voicing out the people’s growing dissatisfaction with their regime. - Elmer Labog, KMU chairman
Survivors of martial law laud signing of compensation bill
Survivors of martial law laud signing of compensation bill
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We dedicate this small victory to all martial law martyrs and heroes who have gone before us. We will continue to honor them, as we ensure that this law shall be implemented to the best interest of the victims and the Filipino people who survived martial law.” – Selda
‘Stop sabotaging peace talks,’ OPAPP told
‘Stop sabotaging peace talks,’ OPAPP told
‘Stop sabotaging peace talks,’ OPAPP told (Photo by Ronalyn V. Olea / Bulatlat.com)
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