Remembering Bishop Alberto Ramento, A Bishop of the Poor
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Kin of Victim of Extrajudicial Killing Find Justice in the UN
Kin of Victim of Extrajudicial Killing Find Justice in the UN
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The main perpetrator in the extrajudicial killing of human rights defender Benjaline Hernandez was granted bail by a local court and was reportedly acquitted recently. But the United Nations Human Rights Committee found the Philippine government accountable for her death.
Sidebar: Philippine Government Told to Enforce UN Rulings on Rights Cases
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
It appeared like any other birthday party of a child, except that it was celebrated inside a prison camp.
[Video] 100 Days of Noynoy Aquino: Where’s the Change?
[Video] 100 Days of Noynoy Aquino: Where’s the Change?
[Video] Where’s the Change?
Artists Barred From Conducting Arts Workshops for Morong 43
Artists Barred From Conducting Arts Workshops for Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Poetry is the written soul of the poet. It cannot be imprisoned.” – Mark Angeles, Palanca awardee
Two Surigao del Sur Farmers Missing
Two Surigao del Sur Farmers Missing
Agustito “Tito” Ladera, 38, and Renato Deliguer, 21, were last seen by their relatives tending their farms before they went missing. Witnesses point to soldiers of the 36th Infantry Battalion who were seen arresting two farmers.
Peasants Killed, Yet Not Even a Single Hectare of Land Distributed
Peasants Killed, Yet Not Even a Single Hectare of Land Distributed
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Farmers' group Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas said human rights violations and no land distribution even in haciendas under agrarian dispute characterize the first 100 days of the Aquino presidency.
Oplan Bantay Laya Continues: 16 Victims of Extrajudicial Killings
Oplan Bantay Laya Continues: 16 Victims of Extrajudicial Killings
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Human rights groups believe that President Benigno Aquino III has sanctioned state-perpetrated killings by extending the OBL, the bloodiest counterinsurgency program the Philippine government has ever implemented.
Leader of Farmers’ Group Beaten Up Then Killed by Soldiers
Leader of Farmers’ Group Beaten Up Then Killed by Soldiers
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In March 2007, peasant leader Rene Quirante was imprisoned when criminal charges were filed against him by the military. Eventually, the case was dismissed. But on Oct. 1, around 2:00 a.m., soldiers of the 11th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army silenced him forever.
Noynoy, DOLE Chief Asked to Resolve 8-Year Strike at Nestlé
Noynoy, DOLE Chief Asked to Resolve 8-Year Strike at Nestlé
By MARYA SALAMAT
The striking Nestlé workers had asked the new president as soon as he was inaugurated to help resolve the issues that had brought them to their nearly nine-year strike.
US Role in Philippine Counterinsurgency Operations
US Role in Philippine Counterinsurgency Operations
By BENJIE OLIVEROS
In a speech during a Peace and Security forum held at the Mandarin Hotel last April 22, 2010, then presidential candidate Benigno Aquino III outlined his National Security Policy, which he said focuses on four key elements
Four Farmers, One Bayan Muna Member Latest Victims of OBL
Four Farmers, One Bayan Muna Member Latest Victims of OBL
After the extension of Oplan Bantay Laya last month, four members of the local chapter of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Masbate and a member of the local chapter of party-list group Bayan Muna in Mindanao became the latest victims of extrajudicial killings under the Aquino administration.
After 38 Years, Justice Remains Elusive for Martial Law Survivors
After 38 Years, Justice Remains Elusive for Martial Law Survivors
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Not a single victim of human-rights violation during the Marcos dictatorship has achieved justice nor received any compensation from the government.
No Letup in Militarization, Human-Rights Violations in Caraga Region 
No Letup in Militarization, Human-Rights Violations in Caraga Region
By RONALYN V. OLEA
There has been a series of four evacuations in the region since July this year. “Martial Law is still being imposed in the region.” -- Genasque Enriquez, leader of Kahugpungan sa mga Lumad Organisasyon-Caraga (Kasalo).
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It’s amazing to see how strong you are despite everything that had happened to you…It’s fantastic. I am moved and it has given me more encouragement to take your case,” Michael Gooding, a lawyer from United Kingdom, told the Morong 43.
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Condemn ‘State of Undeclared Martial Law’ in Negros Oriental
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Condemn ‘State of Undeclared Martial Law’ in Negros Oriental
Marking the commeration of the 38th aniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972, progressive groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros Oriental, held protest actions on Tuesday, condemning the 'state of undeclared martial law' in the province and the extension of the counter insurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya.
News in Pictures: On 38th Anniversary of Martial Law Declaration, Davao Progressive Groups Slam OBL Extension, Urge Aquino to Protect Human Rights
News in Pictures: On 38th Anniversary of Martial Law Declaration, Davao Progressive Groups Slam OBL Extension, Urge Aquino to Protect Human Rights
Protest actions by progressive groups were held on Tuesday in commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972.
Rights Groups Hold ‘Sympathy Fast’ to Press for Release of All Political Prisoners
Rights Groups Hold ‘Sympathy Fast’ to Press for Release of All Political Prisoners
By RONALYN V. OLEA
There are at least 388 political prisoners in the country, 317 were arrested during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Under the new administration, activists continue to be slapped with “trumped-up” criminal charges.
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