In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda
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Rights lawyers ask int’ finance task force to look into gov’t abuses
Rights lawyers ask int’ finance task force to look into gov’t abuses
“The FATF must ensure that its standards do not come at the expense of democracy, civic freedoms, and human rights. We urge you to reflect on their real-world consequences and act decisively to prevent further harm."
‘Trump, biggest threat to world peace, justice and democracy’ – progressive groups
‘Trump, biggest threat to world peace, justice and democracy’ – progressive groups
“Trump is expected to reward corrupt allies like Ferdinand Marcos Jr in exchange for allowing the US to conduct provocative military drills, store weapons of mass destruction, and install bases across the country. Since 2022, Marcos Jr has maliciously collaborated with his American patrons to advance the geopolitical agenda of US imperialism."
Following arrest of development workers, PDG reports surveillance
Following arrest of development workers, PDG reports surveillance
Two men on board a motorcycle arrived outside the compound of Paghida-et sa Kauswagan Development Groun (PDG) in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, at approximately 9:30 a.m. One of them took photographs of the vicinity using a mobile phone, while the driver remained on standby.
Negros-based NGO calls for CHR probe into the arrest of their workers
Negros-based NGO calls for CHR probe into the arrest of their workers
“The arrest and harassment of development workers not only undermine their ability to serve vulnerable communities but also erode the democratic freedoms enshrined in our Constitution,” said PDG in the letter.
Supreme Court urged to disbar ex-President Duterte for legal ethics, human rights violations
Supreme Court urged to disbar ex-President Duterte for legal ethics, human rights violations
“With Duterte's invocation of his role as lawyer and prosecutor as some kind of authority in his recent testimony at the hearings at the House of Representatives and the Senate, we believe it is time for victims of human rights violations to speak up."
Karapatan welcomes public inquiry on red-tagging
Karapatan welcomes public inquiry on red-tagging
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said the inquiry is an “important step in coming up with a clear picture of how prevalent red-tagging is across the country and its detrimental effects on the conduct of human rights work, and what accountability mechanisms can be adopted to put a stop to it.”
ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro demands apology, retraction of BJMP memo
ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro demands apology, retraction of BJMP memo
"This is a dangerous and malicious act of red-tagging by the BJMP. They are using an unverified social media post from a discredited source to justify surveillance and monitoring of a sitting member of Congress and political prisoners."
Karapatan slams Marcos Jr.’s UNSC bid, citing gross human rights violations and suppression of dissent
Karapatan slams Marcos Jr.’s UNSC bid, citing gross human rights violations and suppression of dissent
Human rights group Karapatan criticized the Philippine government's push for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, saying Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is misleading both national and international audiences with a record of extrajudicial killings and military repression.
Cagayan de Oro artist harassed while performing silent protest during Iglesia ni Cristo rally
Cagayan de Oro artist harassed while performing silent protest during Iglesia ni Cristo rally
Nicolas Aca’s performance expressed a critique on “how religion can bind devotees to their leaders' agenda as if in chains.”
Guerrilla fighter on medical leave kept in secret detention, rights group reveals
Guerrilla fighter on medical leave kept in secret detention, rights group reveals
‘Palit-ulo’ is the practice of arresting and charging family members when the police fail to apprehend a suspect, a common pattern which Karapatan traced to the administration of Rodrigo Duterte at the height of the drug war.
Daughter of political prisoner subjected to ‘inhumane’ strip search at Metro Manila Jail
Daughter of political prisoner subjected to ‘inhumane’ strip search at Metro Manila Jail
Kapatid said this incident shows a pattern of systemic abuse and inadequate training among jail authorities, who violated the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology's rule that strip searches should only occur when necessary, and that the invasive, traumatic body cavity search should only be performed with probable cause after a strip search.
Negros-based NGO helping farmers exposes lies, inaccuracies in terror financing complaint
Negros-based NGO helping farmers exposes lies, inaccuracies in terror financing complaint
PDG, at its core, has spent decades advocating for agrarian reform, sustainable agriculture, and the rights of small farmers and fisherfolk in Southern Negros. Genol told Bulatlat that PDG was founded in 1987 in response to the Negros famine.
Manila police wields Martial Law-era law against 10 Makabayan senatorial bets
Manila police wields Martial Law-era law against 10 Makabayan senatorial bets
“The practice of filing trumped up charges of “illegal assembly” must stop. Marching to Mendiola to denounce injustice should not be criminalized,” they said, mentioning how the ‘wholesale filing’ of the MPD even misidentified Mody Floranda of Piston as “female” and Moro leader Amirah Lidasan as a member of ACT.
Voiding questionable search warrants brings hope to political prisoners, vulnerable communities
Voiding questionable search warrants brings hope to political prisoners, vulnerable communities
"Kapatid hopes this new Supreme Court decision could pave the way for the dismissal of cases like theirs, where faulty and vague warrants have been used as a tool of persecution of activists, leading to their unjust and prolonged imprisonment," said Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim.
New cardinal calls for release of political prisoners
New cardinal calls for release of political prisoners
Cardinal David also stressed that the prevalence of inequality in the country leads to struggle. He said he longs for the day that it is no longer necessary for people to take up arms to correct the inequities in society.
Soldiers prevent father of slain Mangyan to claim daughter’s remains
Soldiers prevent father of slain Mangyan to claim daughter’s remains
“Although Tatay Pepe was able to identify that the remains in Dimatulac Funeral Homes were his daughter’s, both the Roxas police and 4th IBPA are making things hard on him for no discernible reason,” human rights watchdog Karapatan Southern Tagalog said in a statement. “They are miring Tatay Pepe through documents and bureaucracy, despite the law clearly stating what considerations and rights should be given to indigenous people.”
Ex-NCIP official files raps vs indigenous community leaders in Bugsuk, Palawan
Ex-NCIP official files raps vs indigenous community leaders in Bugsuk, Palawan
In total, ten indigenous and non-indigenous residents of Sitio Mariahangin are currently facing a criminal complaint filed by Caesar M. Ortega, former NCIP director for the Ancestral Domain Office (ADO) and former officer-in-charge executive director, who identifies himself as the “authorized representative of the nine (9) land owners of the nine titled properties situated within Bowen Island (Sitio Mariahangin).”
Soldiers shoot, arrest 2 farmers in San Narciso, Quezon – rights group
Soldiers shoot, arrest 2 farmers in San Narciso, Quezon – rights group
Ronilo Villanueva is a coconut farmer who was found by elements of the 85th Infantry Battalion while out processing copra. Tanggol Quezon said Villanueva was shot on the knee and stomach before he was arrested on unknown charges. Another farmer named Genero was also arrested, according to eyewitness accounts.
From tambay to tibak: ‘Jolly’ Chakoy committed to defending human rights
From tambay to tibak: ‘Jolly’ Chakoy committed to defending human rights
“Earlier in 2023, I was still able to talk to him. He would call me and it seemed like nothing had changed with Kuya Chakoy. He's still the same, bubbly as ever, like a long-distance friend,” Manaog said.
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