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Killings, threats against journalists escalating
Killings, threats against journalists escalating
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Another journalist was killed, three more received threats for exposing corruption.
Court hears P15M damage suit filed by Morong 43 vs Arroyo, former top military, police officials
Court hears P15M damage suit filed by Morong 43 vs Arroyo, former top military, police officials
At least five causes of action are being sought by the health workers against the former president and her officials involved in the case.
Military officials charged for disappearance of Jonas Burgos
Military officials charged for disappearance of Jonas Burgos
"We have done everything. This is the last bastion. If nothing happens to this, the whole justice system is not working at all. If they will continue to cover up [the crime], then there is no hope for the Philippines."
Government files new charges vs 72 Southern Tagalog activists
Government files new charges vs 72 Southern Tagalog activists
By RONALYN V. OLEA
When then United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Philip Alston pointed to the filing of charges against political activists by the Interagency Legal Assistance Group (IALAG) as violative of human rights, the previous Arroyo administration dismantled it. But even without the IALAG, the filing of harassment charges against political activists continues, even under the current Aquino government.
Cramped cells, inhumane conditions, injustices for poor prisoners
Cramped cells, inhumane conditions, injustices for poor prisoners
By RONALYN V. OLEA
While the rich could buy privileges in jail and mock the justice system, just like what former Batangas governor Antonio Leviste and other high-profile convicts did, the poor, who include political prisoners, suffer from torture, inhumane prison conditions and injustices.
Video: Hero’s burial for Marcos, a ‘distortion of history’
Video: Hero’s burial for Marcos, a ‘distortion of history’
Marcos hero's burial: 'Distortion of history'
Case against 72 activists in Southern Tagalog revived
Case against 72 activists in Southern Tagalog revived
It seems that even the dead is not spared. On the first anniversary of his death, Rogelio Galit’s family received a subpoena from the provincial prosecutor’s office in San Pablo City.
Peace mission in Davao reveals rights, humanitarian law violations under Oplan Bayanihan
Peace mission in Davao reveals rights, humanitarian law violations under Oplan Bayanihan
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"The killings of Rudy and his son Rudyric Dejos in Sta. Cruz and of Santos Manrique in Pantukan brought into the limelight the real face of Oplan Bayanihan and revealed what was concealed in the peace and development coating of the Aquino administration’s continuation of the wicked legacy of past counterinsurgency programs," the mission said in a statement.
Sidebar: Resistance to mining exploration gave rise to rights violations
News in Pictures: Legislators urged to support fight for justice for Ampatuan massacre victims
News in Pictures: Legislators urged to support fight for justice for Ampatuan massacre victims
A photo exhibit on the Ampatuan massacre on November 23, 2009, that claimed the lives of 58 individuals, including 32 journalists, has been mounted at the North Wing lobby of the Batasan complex. It is organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the Philippine Center for Photojournalism (PCJ), in coordination with the office of Deputy House Speaker Erin Tañada. (Text and photos by RONALYN V. OLEA / Bulatlat.com)
Kin of victims of Maguindanao massacre fear that the Ampatuans have same privileges as Leviste
Kin of victims of Maguindanao massacre fear that the Ampatuans have same privileges as Leviste
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Mrs. Editha Tiamzon, wife of Daniel Tiamzon of UNTV who was killed in the massacre, appealed to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo to allow them to visit the Ampatuans in jail.
People’s organizations present list of demands to gov’t, NDFP panels
People’s organizations present list of demands to gov’t, NDFP panels
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines refers to the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement of Social and Economic Reforms as “the meat” of the peace talks as it aims to address the root causes of the armed conflict.
Sidebar: Government too slow in releasing political prisoners – NDFP consultant
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