Youth groups condemn military harassment of Tarlac student leader
The military’s visit in Valix’s home is a blatant form of surveillance and red-tagging.
Youth groups condemn military harassment of Tarlac student leader
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Judge known for defective search warrants seeks promotion for 3rd time
Judge known for defective search warrants seeks promotion for 3rd time
Hustisya reiterates that Burgos-Villavert earned notoriety as a “search warrant factory” for issuing numerous questionable warrants.
NTF-ELCAC covering up Toboso 19 massacre, rights group says
NTF-ELCAC covering up Toboso 19 massacre, rights group says
"They are seriously twisting the rules of international humanitarian law by insisting that everyone killed was a legitimate target in a military operation."
Remembering the massacre victims
Remembering the massacre victims
What happened in Negros was a microcosm of the ills of a semifeudal, semicolonial society.
More than 200 church leaders renew call for immediate release of Aldeem Yañez
More than 200 church leaders renew call for immediate release of Aldeem Yañez
“Deacon Aldeem Yañez has served this Church for three decades — in peacebuilding, human rights work, and community ministry in Visayas and Mindanao. He is one of us,” the IFI leaders said in a statement.
‘Return my son’s remains’ – Errol Wendel’s mom
‘Return my son’s remains’ – Errol Wendel’s mom
“My mother’s day was not happy and so are the coming special occasions because he is not here anymore."
Drug war victims’ kin demand Senate’s surrender of Bato to ICC
Drug war victims’ kin demand Senate’s surrender of Bato to ICC
“He was responsible for the command and direction of the whole PNP, including the utilisation of the PNP and its units and personnel,” the Chamber noted. “He also had the power to impose disciplinary sanctions and bore command responsibility for his subordinates.”
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims hope no delay in ICC trial amid Kaufman withdrawal
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims hope no delay in ICC trial amid Kaufman withdrawal
“We are ready for trial. The prosecution has strong evidence to present. Duterte will have his day in court. Any delaying tactics should be disallowed." -- mother of drug war victims
Kaufman withdraws as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel
Kaufman withdraws as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel
“Rodrigo Duterte has the right to counsel of his choice. But victims want assurance that the change will not result in any delay.”
Church groups demand justice for Toboso 19 massacre
Church groups demand justice for Toboso 19 massacre
"If we allow such wounds to pass without serious examination, we risk normalizing what should never be tolerated.”
Forensic expert raises questions on Toboso killings
Forensic expert raises questions on Toboso killings
If what happened on April 19 was indeed a gunfight, Fortun said, “Maybe we can speculate. Why were some of the gunshot wounds at the back if this was supposedly a confrontation? That’s my question.”
Rights commission report affirms detrimental outcomes of red-tagging — groups
Rights commission report affirms detrimental outcomes of red-tagging — groups
For human rights alliance Karapatan, CHR’s conclusions reinforced its long-standing calls to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, a state-run agency that has been blatantly red-tagging progressive groups and advocates.
Toronto-based Filipino community seeks justice for Negros 19
Toronto-based Filipino community seeks justice for Negros 19
The concerns shall be transmitted to the Philippine government, stressing that the petition and recommendations will be sent to the concerned agencies.
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Julie Ann Balora an organizer of the National Federation of Sugar Workers, was traveling with companions from Victorias City when an unmarked vehicle cut off their van along a circumferential road in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City.
Humanizing the victims: Toboso massacre not a win for the Philippine military
Humanizing the victims: Toboso massacre not a win for the Philippine military
“She was happy with what she did and we cannot stop her from doing something that gives her happiness. We have to respect that."
Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
“What happened in Toboso is a massacre."
Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
“We are here to show the Philippine armed forces and government that we will continue to struggle in the footsteps of those they stole from us."
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
“This case of surveillance and harassment is a violation of my right to life, liberty, and security. I am worrying for my safety and mental health after the incident,” Desposado wrote in the affidavit.
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
"That is why we are here—because the Court issued a ruling affirming that Jonas was indeed a victim of enforced disappearance, ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines to surface my son.”
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
The judges are selected in consideration of the overall judicial workload of the Court, the workload and individual concerns of respective judges, their previous involvement in cases, experience and expertise.
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