Groups demand halt to criminalization of political offenses
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Mothers of missing UP students call for immediate arrest of Palparan et.al
Mothers of missing UP students call for immediate arrest of Palparan et.al
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In a resolution released Dec. 15, a Department of Justice (DOJ) panel found probable cause to file charges against retired Major General Jovito Palparan and his men for the abduction of UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño, and farmer Manuel Merino.
Peasant, fisherfolk groups renew call for pull-out from the WTO
Peasant, fisherfolk groups renew call for pull-out from the WTO
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
In the 17 years that the Philippines has been a member of the World Trade Organization, from being a net importer of rice, it became a net exporter as production fell considerably and land grabbing became rampant. Now, even vegetables are being heavily imported and soon imported fish products would flood the country, all in the name of the WTO.
Cases of state violence against women mount
Cases of state violence against women mount
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Already there are 356 political detainees in the country, with 78 of them having been arrested on the orders of the Aquino administration’s armed and judicial forces. Almost half or 35 of them are women. Also 153 women have already fallen victim to extrajudicial killings since 2001, with six of them killed under the watch of the Benigno Aquino III administration.
Oplan Bayanihan blamed for continuing rights violations
Oplan Bayanihan blamed for continuing rights violations
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“No amount of political manipulation or attempt to project himself as a protagonist in the quest for justice against Arroyo could dispel the truth that he (President Aquino) continues the latter's legacy of state terror through Oplan Bayanihan.” – Roneo Clamor, secretary general of Karapatan
GPH-NDFP peace talks impasse hamper resolution of rights violations
GPH-NDFP peace talks impasse hamper resolution of rights violations
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
The Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) was a landmark agreement unique in the history of civil wars worldwide. But 13 years hence, its implementation has barely passed through the first stage and the peace talks continue to flounder.
Oplan Bayanihan sows terror in Western Samar
Oplan Bayanihan sows terror in Western Samar
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“I would tell them [soldiers] ‘We are not armed. This is not a war. This is just a rally.’ They would say, ‘Legal and underground, you’re the same. You are all NPA [New People’s Army],’” said human rights worker Ma. Josephine Dy
Sidebar: Military turns wrath on farmers, activists in Eastern Visayas
Children not spared in military operations
Children not spared in military operations
By RONALYN V. OLEA and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The Children’s Rehabilitation Center (CRC) has documented one case of a child’s death due to indiscriminate firing, 12 cases of frustrated killings, eight cases of illegal arrest and detention, five cases of torture, one case of abduction and numerous cases of attacks on schools.
Political prisoners, relatives, rights advocates launch hunger strikes, fasts
Political prisoners, relatives, rights advocates launch hunger strikes, fasts
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The Aquino government must immediately respond to their just demands if he truly adheres to justice.” – Fe Salino, Selda-Southern Mindanao
Sidebar: While Arroyo gets special treatment, sick political prisoners barely survive
Sidebar: Political prisoners stage different forms of protest
40 days after, still no one arrested for killing of Italian priest
40 days after, still no one arrested for killing of Italian priest
40 days after, still no one arrested for killing of Italian priest
(Photos by Ronalyn V. Olea)
On 2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre: Aquino told to end impunity
On 2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre: Aquino told to end impunity
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The eyes of the whole world are on the Philippines because of this crime and especially because until now, there is no justice and the killings, enforced disappearances and other human rights violations continue.” – Nestor Burgos, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
Sidebar: Groups laud filing of case vs Arroyo for Ampatuan massacre
2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre marked with protests
2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre marked with protests
2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre marked with protests
(Photos by Anne Marxze D. Umil)
A year of mourning, yearning for justice for the Kananga 3
A year of mourning, yearning for justice for the Kananga 3
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Leonard's family and the public continue to thirst for justice in the face of the turtle-pace investigation. It angers us that already a year has passed and still not a single word or action can be felt from the Aquino administration.” – Dr. Giovanni Tapang, convenor of the Justice for Leonard Co Movement.
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