IN PHOTOS: LGBTQIA+ group denounces pardon of convicted US soldier
LGBTQIA+ group Bahaghari assailed President Duterte for being "subservient to US imperialism."
IN PHOTOS: LGBTQIA+ group denounces pardon of convicted US soldier
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SC decision means longer wait for sick, elderly political prisoners – kin
SC decision means longer wait for sick, elderly political prisoners – kin
“The issue is about exercising the judicial power of compassionate intervention and equity jurisdiction to protect those least able to protect themselves."
A month since Echanis’s killing, justice remains elusive
A month since Echanis’s killing, justice remains elusive
With at least three government agencies reportedly investigating, family and friends of slain peace consultant Randall Echanis have yet to get a lead on who is behind his cold-blooded murder.
Kin of slain NPA fighters put on quarantine before claiming remains
Kin of slain NPA fighters put on quarantine before claiming remains
“I just want to bring my daughter home and give her a decent burial,” Orlando Manalo, father of Rona Jane Manalo, said.
Martial law survivors slam bill declaring Sept. 11 as Marcos day
Martial law survivors slam bill declaring Sept. 11 as Marcos day
“This is an affront to the Filipino people, who suffered because of the oppressive policies under Marcos and the plunder of the nation’s coffers.”
Aetas tortured by military, forced to eat soldier’s feces
Aetas tortured by military, forced to eat soldier’s feces
Sandugo – Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination called on the Commission on Human Rights to investigate the incidents, and for the Army's 7th Infantry Division, especially its commanding officer, to be "held criminally liable for their abusive acts, including the violation of the Anti-Torture Law."
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Drug suspect missing for over 2 years
Drug suspect missing for over 2 years
Cerbito is among the countless victims of the Duterte administration's "war against illegal drugs," which only targeted the poor, according to its critics.
Caring, generous dev’t worker remains missing
Caring, generous dev’t worker remains missing
“Who will benefit from this? Who red-tagged her in the first place? I cannot think of anyone else but state forces.”
Peasants in Hacienda Yulo face renewed harassment, threats of eviction
Peasants in Hacienda Yulo face renewed harassment, threats of eviction
Reports from Samahan ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa sa Sitio Buntog (SAMANA-Buntog) claim that Buntog is being “fenced off”, and goons are destroying farm plots they come across. “They’re even stealing fruits from our trees,” said Jojo de Leon, SAMANA-Buntog spokesperson, in a text message.
Groups call for release of minors arrested by military in Negros Oriental
Groups call for release of minors arrested by military in Negros Oriental
Based on the residents’ accounts, the Remasog brothers were charging their mobile phones at the house of farmer DeliaTenianu, when the soldiers arrived. The two girls, meanwhile, were trying to find a signal near the area.
UN experts call for independent probe on killings of rights defenders
UN experts call for independent probe on killings of rights defenders
“We are saddened and appalled by the ongoing violence and threats against human rights defenders in the Philippines, including the killing of two human rights defenders over the past two weeks.” -- UN spokesperson
Cheerful and caring, Zara Alvarez was an activist who never backed down
Cheerful and caring, Zara Alvarez was an activist who never backed down
Zara, who loved the sea, who loved to eat seafood and their local rice cake dipped in chocolate sauce, who worked tirelessly and selflessly, was murdered in one rainy evening. Yet, her fire burns eternal.
Killing of Randall Echanis brought to UN’s attention
Killing of Randall Echanis brought to UN’s attention
“We call on all member states of the UN Human Rights Council to be seized of the seriousness of the human rights situation in the Philippines and to adopt all the recommendations in your June 30 report on the human rights situation in the Philippines,” ICHRP Chairperson Peter Murphy said in his letter to Bachelet.
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Treatment of four slain NPA fighters in Laguna ‘inhumane, barbaric’ – group
Karapatan ST was approached by relatives of the said guerrillas seeking help in recovering the remains after they were informed that they were in the custody of the police in Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba, Laguna. As of August 16, the team managed to secure the release of Mario Caraig’s remains to his sister, exhume Rey Macinas’ remains, and locate Perdeguera’s, which were both buried in Antipolo, Rizal.
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Friends, colleagues demand justice for ‘tireless and brave’ activist, Zara Alvarez
Amid the pandemic, Zara Alvarez has been coordinating and conducting relief operations as part of a community health program. This despite repeated threats to her life and safety.
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
Activist gunned down in Bacolod
She was among the frequently red-tagged activists in Negros island. In 2018, her name and photo appeared in posters in the streets of Negros as one of the alleged ranking officials of the Communist Party of Philippines.
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, an unassuming man of peace, had sown and cared for enough seedlings to fill hectares of social activists who will not tire of pursuing justice and seeing into reality his fervent dreams – a bountiful harvest for Filipinos.
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
Baby separated from mother after court rejects appeal
"Amid the pandemic and the modified enhanced community quarantine, authorities are pushing for the heartless and inhuman act of separating a baby from her only source of nutrition and protection at this early stage of her life."
The state-approved art of desecration
The state-approved art of desecration
State-approved bloodlust has resulted in grief for families of victims and profit for those who engage in bloody business. Out of all of Duterte’s campaign promises, it seems his challenge to “put up more funeral parlors” was the one that became true.
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