PNP, CIDG continue to evade producing its own witnesses’ in Jonas Burgos abduction case
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PNP, CIDG continue to evade producing its own witnesses’ in Jonas Burgos abduction case
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Filing of ‘trumped-up charges’ vs activists continue under Aquino
Filing of ‘trumped-up charges’ vs activists continue under Aquino
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Karapatan stressed that the president is capable of releasing political prisoners as he did when he released rebel soldiers. “All he has to have is the political will to release those who are wrongly imprisoned.” – Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Karapatan.
Eyewitness identifies Army major as one of Jonas’s abductors
Eyewitness identifies Army major as one of Jonas’s abductors
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The eyewitness, a busboy at the restaurant where Jonas Burgos was abducted, said he was about to help Jonas when a woman and three men approached him, one after another, to tell him not to intervene. One of them he later identified as Maj. Harry Baliaga Jr, who was then assigned to the 56th Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
NDFP slams Aquino government for reneging on agreements
NDFP slams Aquino government for reneging on agreements
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“If the GPH does not want [to proceed with the talks], the revolutionary struggle is there. We will not abandon our instrument for national and social liberation.” – Luis Jalandoni, NDFP
Torture survivor appeals to UN, urges Aquino to bring perpetrators to justice
Torture survivor appeals to UN, urges Aquino to bring perpetrators to justice
By RONALYN V. OLEA
While victims and their families continue to suffer, torturers walk free. So how can I be at ease in the world when human rights violations and torture exist? – Melissa Roxas
When bringing education to underserved Blaans is being deemed as an act of rebellion
When bringing education to underserved Blaans is being deemed as an act of rebellion
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Why is it becoming harder to be of service to your fellow Blaan? What does the government want us to do?" - Blaan Teacher
SECOND PART: Encampment in communities, instilling fear, part of ‘peace and development’ operations?
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ACT Representative slams surveillance operations on progressive lawmakers, teachers
ACT Representative slams surveillance operations on progressive lawmakers, teachers
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Why does the PNP keep on tracking the activities of duly-elected lawmakers, as well as teachers, of this country? Why don’t you monitor the operations of criminals, killers, drug syndicates, kidnappers and the like?" – ACT Rep. Antonio Tinio
Neglected, Blaans unite, empower themselves
Neglected, Blaans unite, empower themselves
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Our lives as Blaans are not affected no matter who wins the national elections. It is these non-government agencies who have been doing a big chunk of their work to improve our lives. So no one could take that away from us."
Army intelligence agent, one of the abductors of two UP students – witness
Army intelligence agent, one of the abductors of two UP students – witness
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Witness Wilfred Ramos said Staff Sgt. Edgardo Osorio was the one who hogtied him and his father the day the two students and Merino were taken by some 20 armed men.
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