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Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 16, 2019
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Kin, friends form Kapatid to press for release of political prisoners
Kin, friends form Kapatid to press for release of political prisoners
“Political prisoners are a symbol of unpeace and injustice. They must be freed.”
Q & A with San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza on Negros killings
Q & A with San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza on Negros killings
The violence that erupt from time to time in Negros is but a painful reminder of the longstanding land problem and unjust system operative in Negros.
Mistaken identity? Arrested journo writes to advocate for human rights
Mistaken identity? Arrested journo writes to advocate for human rights
"All these are patent acts of tyranny, and we urge our fellow journalists, human rights advocates, and the public to continue resisting these abuses.”
After 8 months, political prisoner released
After 8 months, political prisoner released
Gabriela said that Calderon’s case has become a “norm” these days, following the vilification of leaders and members of progressive organizations, and those who are active in criticizing and exposing the corruption in the country.
Karapatan to Duterte: ‘Allow UN independent probe on rights violations in PH’
Karapatan to Duterte: ‘Allow UN independent probe on rights violations in PH’
“If the Duterte government has nothing to hide, it should be open and receptive to these forms of investigations, instead of being the foremost impediment to justice and accountability.”
UN experts seek independent probe into rights violations in the Philippines
UN experts seek independent probe into rights violations in the Philippines
“It is time for the Human Rights Council to take action against these sustained attacks on human rights defenders and independent watchdog institutions.”
Military generals snub hearing on rights lawyers’ plea for protection
Military generals snub hearing on rights lawyers’ plea for protection
NUPL President Edre Olalia pointed out that Duterte himself publicly threatened human rights defenders and all supposed communist fronts.
‘Human Security Act amendments, a threat to freedom of expression’
‘Human Security Act amendments, a threat to freedom of expression’
The NUJP said that while it was important to secure the country and the people from the threats of terrorism, the bill would only do more harm than good by pushing the people to surrender their rights and liberties as citizens of a democratic country.
SC issues protection order for rights defenders
SC issues protection order for rights defenders
"We reiterate that activism and the full exercise of our civil and political rights is not a crime. While we continue with our everyday human rights work, we are also resolute in our commitment to see this through."
Advocates slam fast tracking of 2 ‘anti-children’ bills
Advocates slam fast tracking of 2 ‘anti-children’ bills
“We are very much enraged! The Duterte government has been consistently violating children’s rights from poverty, neglect of social services, ‘Oplan Tokhang’ to incarceration of children in conflict with the law and now they are militarizing schools and teaching children and youth to be blind followers.”
800,000 rights abuses recorded in 2 years of Martial Law in Mindanao — rights group
800,000 rights abuses recorded in 2 years of Martial Law in Mindanao — rights group
Since May 23, 2017, when the entire island was placed under martial law, 93 activists have been killed while 136 have escaped death. More than 1,400 others were arrested and detained. Karapatan revealed there are 815,734 victims of civil and political rights violations.
Igorot leader, 1st Filipina receives Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Igorot leader, 1st Filipina receives Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
“Human rights make us human. With every violation of human rights, our humanity is diminished.”
Stop the smear campaign and red tagging of human rights defenders
Stop the smear campaign and red tagging of human rights defenders
Let me ask fellow PMAers, the generals of the AFP and PNP mentioned above, what has happened to the PMA Honor Code of NOT TO LIE, NOT TO STEAL, NOT TO CHEAT nor TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO?
Where senatoriables stand on human rights
Where senatoriables stand on human rights
For respecting human rights, senatoriables Neri Colmenares, Chel Diokno, Leody de Guzman, Erin Tañada, and Samira Gutoc got a perfect score of seven. For outright disregard for human rights, Ronaldo Bato dela Rosa, Christopher “Bong” Go, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla and Jiggy Manicad earned a score of zero. Imee Marcos got two points but had a track record of abuses during his father's rule.
A mother’s day message from prison
A mother’s day message from prison
You don’t have to cry in front of me to let me know how painful it is that your mom and your father are both in jail. When you were still a child, you’ve been asking me why I can’t be like other ordinary moms, similar to the mothers of your classmates – they work 8am to 5pm, see their children off to school, attend PTA meetings, etc. I know now you understand why I’m not ordinary like them. It was even you who said I must have been a superwoman or Darna for doing all the things I did for the people while taking care of our family.
Health groups slam Facebook for ‘condoning red-tagging’
Health groups slam Facebook for ‘condoning red-tagging’
"By deliberately using those photos with the status ‘Communist NPA CPP NDFP supporters’, the lives and security of those persons are placed in danger."
Rights groups seek protection from high court amid heightening attacks
Rights groups seek protection from high court amid heightening attacks
“Human rights advocacy is not a crime, yet human rights workers are being killed, threatened, harassed, and jailed on trumped-up charges.”
Filipino, foreign lawyers stand with NUPL amid gov’t attacks
Filipino, foreign lawyers stand with NUPL amid gov’t attacks
“Labeling, discrediting, threatening, and attacking lawyers are against the basic principles of lawyering, the State’s duty to protect them and the delivery of justice.”
On ouster plots and upholding the people’s right to oust tyrannical regimes
On ouster plots and upholding the people’s right to oust tyrannical regimes
If there exists an actual, substantive, and strong basis for the people to call for Duterte’s resignation, ouster, or removal from office by whatever means, the people have the right to exercise their sovereign will to do so.
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