Negros massacre reveals ‘normalization’ of military harassment of children
More children have fallen victim to the government’s offensive military operations.
Negros massacre reveals ‘normalization’ of military harassment of children
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Residents refute military’s claims on Negros killings, mission says
Residents refute military’s claims on Negros killings, mission says
"Families experience loss of livelihood, severe trauma, especially among children, and a grave violation of their freedom of association. Farmers who cultivate the land and feed the nation deserve peace, justice and the right to enjoy the fruits of their labor."
Four farmers in Pili arrested for cyberlibel
Four farmers in Pili arrested for cyberlibel
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas called for the dropping of the charges filed against the Pili 4 and that they be released immediately. “Beyond this, the proposed Naga Airport Development Project must be reevaluated to ensure the preservation of prime rice fields in Pili.”
Rights group pushes for amendments to protective writ
Rights group pushes for amendments to protective writ
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that there have been many occasions that the courts dismissed writ of amparo petitions despite clear threats on their life, security and liberty.
Cordillera activists turn to SC for protection
Cordillera activists turn to SC for protection
"We ask the Supreme Court not to wait for red-tagging and death threats to materialize into extrajudicial killings, or detention, trumped-up charges and even abductions to become enforced disappearances."
Negros Bishop pleads for justice for Faustos; NDFP accuses AFP as child killers
Negros Bishop pleads for justice for Faustos; NDFP accuses AFP as child killers
“This heinous act is a blatant violation of the rights of the child and the special protections under international humanitarian law."
‘Probe massacre of peasant family in Negros’ – rights group
‘Probe massacre of peasant family in Negros’ – rights group
Based on reports gathered by Karapatan, soldiers have been harassing the Fausto couple since last year.
Lumad teachers, brothers unfazed after unjust imprisonment
Lumad teachers, brothers unfazed after unjust imprisonment
Despite the attacks and the experience in prison, the four continue to struggle for education and land because they have witnessed ancestors who sacrificed their lives just for their land.
NDFP not surprised with Gibo’s rejection of peace talks
NDFP not surprised with Gibo’s rejection of peace talks
“After all, Teodoro comes from the same ilk of military warmongers who served Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and supported convicted war criminal Jovito Palparan."
Disappeared activist Dexter Capuyan has a big heart for the masses, daughter says
Disappeared activist Dexter Capuyan has a big heart for the masses, daughter says
“He always reminded me of my mom’s unwavering fighting spirit as she battled with cancer – that we have to be strong and prepare ourselves for any eventuality and prepare whenever she has to go."
Rights group calls on CHR to probe secret prisons
Rights group calls on CHR to probe secret prisons
“If there is anything that recent abduction cases prove, it is the existence of secret prisons maintained by state forces, in violation of Republic Act 10353 or the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012."
Groups launch campaign for the release of 2 activists nabbed in Mindoro
Groups launch campaign for the release of 2 activists nabbed in Mindoro
“We call for the full respect of their rights including the strict observance of their right to due process. If there are no clear cases against Lizada and Aumentado, they should be released without conditionalities."
Nolcom mum about the disappearance 2 Cordillera activists
Nolcom mum about the disappearance 2 Cordillera activists
"It is frustrating that government agencies are violating RA 10353. We just want to know if our loved ones are in the custody of Nolcom or not," Eli Capuyan, Dexter's brother, said. "It's been 40 days since the two went missing."
CPP denounces torture of 2 activists presented as rebels
CPP denounces torture of 2 activists presented as rebels
The CPP said the Philippine military violated Casaño and Cierva’s rights when they were kept incommunicado for more than 15 days.
Rights group alarmed over reports of int’l humanitarian law violations
Rights group alarmed over reports of int’l humanitarian law violations
Human rights group Karapatan reiterated its demand for the Philippine government to stop violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) as the group continues to receive reports of civilians and hors de combat (combatants who are unable to fight) being killed in the implementation of the government's counterinsurgency program by state forces.
‘Respect rights of 2 surfaced youth activists,’ group urges gov’t
‘Respect rights of 2 surfaced youth activists,’ group urges gov’t
“Our call remains that their basic human rights be respected, they be accorded due process, and for their immediate release to be with their friends and families."
Court acquits Lumad brothers, 3 teachers from human trafficking charges
Court acquits Lumad brothers, 3 teachers from human trafficking charges
“We were able to prove in court that Salugpongan Lumad Schools only taught the students Science, Math, English, and farming classes. And definitely, no classes or topics on taking arms against the government."
Washington prosecutor declines to press charges against 4 Fil-Am activists
Washington prosecutor declines to press charges against 4 Fil-Am activists
“We are here today to stand with the DC4 in their courageous protest on May 2 and celebrate the victory and the justness of our cause. This form of protest against Marcos and his cronies was so righteous that the US state could not even justify moving forward with charges."
1 peasant leader arrested, 2 youth organizers disappeared
1 peasant leader arrested, 2 youth organizers disappeared
"We call on the Filipino people, be vigilant. Uphold basic human rights for all."
Kin of political prisoners ask high court to ‘promulgate writ of kalayaan’
Kin of political prisoners ask high court to ‘promulgate writ of kalayaan’
“It is a travesty of justice that pork barrel mastermind Janet Napoles has been acquitted along with her cohorts who are now sitting senators, but no political prisoner whose cases are made up has been included in any of the trumpeted mass releases of elderly PDLs since the start of the pandemic in 2020.”
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