Demonizing the defense of human rights
It should be pointed out that these organizations are being targeted for the invaluable work they do – the defense of human rights of the poor and marginalized.
Demonizing the defense of human rights
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Bato’s ‘shit happens’ on killing of 3-year-old girl, ‘insensitive’ — child rights group
Bato’s ‘shit happens’ on killing of 3-year-old girl, ‘insensitive’ — child rights group
“Such pronouncement shows the government’s lack of concern and tendency to dismiss deaths relating to the war on drugs.”
Reds condemn Duterte’s ‘subservience to US’
Reds condemn Duterte’s ‘subservience to US’
“The docking of the USS Montgomery dwarfs China’s trawl ships in the South China Sea, literally and politically. While Chinese ships plunder and roam the Philippine seas, US warships carrying guns, missiles, fighter jets, hundreds of soldiers and nuclear arms, dock directly on Philippine civilian ports and airports, unload and store war materiél on US-controlled facilities, and offloads foreign troops who enjoy protection under the US-RP Visiting Forces Agreement.”
Veteran journo files criminal, administrative raps vs police, military
Veteran journo files criminal, administrative raps vs police, military
"We need to speak up and say what really happened, they [officers accused] should be held accountable for the offenses they have made."
‘Esperon’s complaint deflects on more fundamental matters’ – Karapatan
‘Esperon’s complaint deflects on more fundamental matters’ – Karapatan
“National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr.’s actions show that this government is indeed hell-bent on silencing its critics using the entire extent of its resources and through deliberately magnifying technicalities to veer the conversation away from the core issue of state-sponsored attacks by the Duterte government. ”
This Week on People’s History: End of Slavery in New York
This Week on People’s History: End of Slavery in New York
This week, Bulatlat looks back on the emancipation of slaves in New York City and the continuing struggle of the African American against racism, discrimination, and the curtailing of their rights.
San Fernando RTC finds suspect in Geertman murder guilty
San Fernando RTC finds suspect in Geertman murder guilty
A suspect in the killing of a Dutch lay missionary in Angeles City on July 3, 2012 was found guilty by the San Fernando City Regional Trial Court this morning.
Child advocacy group urges UN member-countries to support probe on rights violations in PH
Child advocacy group urges UN member-countries to support probe on rights violations in PH
For the investigation to push through, the UN must garner at least 24 votes from the 47 member states.
Tanggol Wika sa Pagbubukas ng Klase
Tanggol Wika sa Pagbubukas ng Klase
Katatapos lang ng Hunyo at magsimula na ang klase at ang pagharap ng ilang mga kababayan sa maraming mga usapin sa edukasyon. Muli na namang tampok ang usapin ng wika sa pagtuturo sa paaralan, isang usapin na tila kasintagal na ng mahabang kasaysayan ng pagtuturo at kontrobersya sa wika sa kapuluan.
Didipio residents stage barricade as Oceanagold continues operation sans license
Didipio residents stage barricade as Oceanagold continues operation sans license
“The ongoing barricade by the affected citizens in Nueva Vizcaya echoes the battle that we’ve been long fighting. We want them gone and be held liable for their atrocities...”
Former PTV cameraman gunned down in Davao del Norte
Former PTV cameraman gunned down in Davao del Norte
Former PTV cameraman, Reymund Paciol, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in front of his house in Tagum City, June 30.
This Week on People’s History: Stonewall Riots
This Week on People’s History: Stonewall Riots
This week, we look back on the historic Stonewall Riots that paved the way for the LGBTQI+ movement against gender-based violence, discrimination and other issues.
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Pride agenda and pink capitalism
Pride agenda and pink capitalism
"If companies and corporations are truly supporters of the community, they should be against ‘contractualization,’ a thing that has been plaguing LGBT members currently under the working sector."
CA junks rights defenders’ plea for protection
CA junks rights defenders’ plea for protection
"To say that there is no evidence of killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and all attacks is mere parroting of the respondents’ line. It is as if the CA is acknowledging the attacks but absolving the government’s role in all of it."
‘Pride is a protest and it should always be’ – LGBTQIA+ community
‘Pride is a protest and it should always be’ – LGBTQIA+ community
“The way they [Stonewall activists] gallantly fought for their right remains as our inspiration for us to also fight for equality. We celebrate their victory by continuing their protest.”
After violent dispersal, groups call for boycott of Pepmaco products
After violent dispersal, groups call for boycott of Pepmaco products
“No amount of chemicals or goons can ever curtail the striking workers’ fight for their rights.”
Why Pepmaco workers are on strike
Why Pepmaco workers are on strike
“They drove us out with force. They even used water canons.”
Another activist killed, 10 others arrested in Negros
Another activist killed, 10 others arrested in Negros
“As the Duterte regime continuously intensifies its attacks, the killings and arbitrary arrests in Negros is setting a very dangerous precedence – that State forces can do whatever they want against poor peasants and communities, and brazenly promote tyranny and violence.”
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