Peoples’ Lawyers Group Joins Call for Justice and An End to Impunity (PR)
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Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat.com covered the events relating to the first anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre on Nov. 23. Read the updates here. To learn more about the massacre, read our past stories, commentary and view multimedia content.
A Year Later, Aquino and Ampatuan Massacre
Leonard Co: Scientist for the People
Leonard Co: Scientist for the People
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Leonardo Co wrote two very important books: on medicinal plants and the forest trees of Palanan. He could speak fluent Filipino, English, Mandarin, and Latin. He could sing, play classical Chinese music with his harmonica, and make people laugh with his antics. But most of all, he dedicated his life in the service of the people.
Sidebar: Groups Say Impunity in Human Rights Violations Resulted in the Killing of Renowned Botanist
Six Years Since the Hacienda Luisita Massacre, Six Years of Injustice
Six Years Since the Hacienda Luisita Massacre, Six Years of Injustice
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Land reform is a question of social justice. It is at the heart of the conflict in Luisita.” – Renato Reyes of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan.
Sidebar: A Mother’s Quest for Justice
Kin of Morong 43 Frustrated With ‘Result’ of Dialogue with Malacañang Official
Kin of Morong 43 Frustrated With ‘Result’ of Dialogue with Malacañang Official
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“After this dialogue, there is still no clear resolution [on the Morong 43 case],” said Ofelia Beltran-Balleta, mother of Jane Balleta. “We came here with high hopes. After Aquino’s statement about the illegal arrest, we were expecting that he would soon order the release of the Morong 43.”
Government Union Leader Killed
Government Union Leader Killed
By RONALYN OLEA
Carlo “Caloy” Rodriguez, 41, president of the Nagkakaisang Lakas ng Manggawa ng Calamba Water District, became the 22nd victim of extrajudicial killings under the Aquino administration when he was gunned down by two motorcycle riding men last November 12.
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