From Philippines to Palestine: Resisting rampant rights violations
“What we are witnessing is one of the most brutal genocides in modern history.”
From Philippines to Palestine: Resisting rampant rights violations
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Filipino activists march in solidarity with Palestinians, two years since Al Aqsa Flood
Filipino activists march in solidarity with Palestinians, two years since Al Aqsa Flood
Mong Palatino, secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), said that the current genocide in the Palestine did not start two years ago, but a culmination of over a century of conflict.
Filipino comfort women suffering persists
Filipino comfort women suffering persists
“Even in their death bed, even when they could no longer walk, many of them only have fragments of memories of war, but every time we mention the Japanese embassy and Lila Pilipina, they remain eager in pursuing justice and accountability."
Civilians flee as military ops Intensify in Tapaz
Civilians flee as military ops Intensify in Tapaz
“These bombardments endanger civilians, particularly farmers and indigenous Tumandok communities who are already vulnerable."
Gaza famine began with Israel uprooting olive trees — food advocacy group
Gaza famine began with Israel uprooting olive trees — food advocacy group
As the crisis deepens, the number of people facing famine is projected to rise to 641,000, or nearly a third of Gaza’s population.
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
“This is not only a matter of domestic concern, but a test of the Philippines’ commitments under ASEAN and international human rights conventions.”
Group opposes Marawi Siege compensation planned changes
Group opposes Marawi Siege compensation planned changes
“These amendments will bring more delays and uncertainty to Marawi’s internally displaced peoples (IDPs) who have now suffered for eight years and are still unable to return to their homes. They will affect vital social services needed by the people of Marawi to rebuild and recover.”
NDFP says ‘Duterte is also guilty of war crimes’
NDFP says ‘Duterte is also guilty of war crimes’
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines International Office said that Duterte’s crimes are beyond his so-called “war on drugs,” pointing out that his government carried out systematic killings of its peace consultants, aerial bombings of civilian communities, and the torture and execution of captured Red fighters (hors de combat). These, they added, are all in blatant disregard of the laws of war.
Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro
Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro
Based on a series of videos posted by Karapatan Southern Tagalog, alleged military intelligence agents interrogated the caretaker of the lodging occupied by the team on February 26. There were also reports of unidentified men on a motorcycle following the humanitarian team as they entered and left Pola. Meanwhile, in Bulalacao, suspected intelligence agents were seen taking pictures of the team without their consent. When confronted, they quickly fled.
Reported aerial bombings in Oriental Mindoro alarm rights groups
Reported aerial bombings in Oriental Mindoro alarm rights groups
Not long after the first reported aerial strafing in the province of Oriental Mindoro, another case was reported on March 1 by a human rights group, endangering farmers and Mangyan-Hanunuo indigenous peoples.
International groups condemn military offensives in Oriental Mindoro
International groups condemn military offensives in Oriental Mindoro
Asian indigenous peoples and advocates from Indonesia, India, Tripura, Bangladesh, Nepal, Denmark, and Australia express their solidarity with the Mangyan indigenous peoples in Mindoro and join the call to uphold Mangyan rights to ancestral lands and self determination, to stop the militarization, and uphold the International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Until her last breath, CPP top leader Maria Malaya did not give up
Until her last breath, CPP top leader Maria Malaya did not give up
The CPP said Malaya was a member of the Central Committee and Political Bureau, and of the Mindanao Commission and served as secretary of the Northeast Mindanao Regional Party Committee. Ka Maria also served as spokesperson of the National Democratic Front in Northeast Mindanao.
‘Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end’
‘Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end’
“Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice. Israel must dismantle the brutal system of apartheid it imposes to dominate and oppress Palestinians and end its unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory once and for all."
Investigate killing of HS students in Masbate – CRC
Investigate killing of HS students in Masbate – CRC
“These heinous acts constitute a blatant violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and grave child rights violations identified by the United nations (UN) Security Council, affront to the fundamental rights of the children and youth, who deserve protection rather than victimization, especially in times of conflict,” CRC said in a statement.
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.”
Gov’t urged to take action as Marawi internal refugees face eviction
Gov’t urged to take action as Marawi internal refugees face eviction
According to the IDP-led group Reclaiming Marawi Movement, approximately 5,000 displaced families are subject to eviction before the end of this year due to the expiring contract between the government and private landowners for the establishment of these shelters.
Kin urge CHR to probe killing of 2 coconut farmers in Masbate
Kin urge CHR to probe killing of 2 coconut farmers in Masbate
Lolita Abril urged the CHR to conduct an independent investigation into the killing of her husband Ronel Abril and another coconut farmer Roger Clores last September 26. The two were allegedly killed by elements of the 2nd Infantry Battalion (2nd IB) in an “armed encounter.”
Reds say peace talks resumption on the ‘brink of collapse’ due to arrests, killings
Reds say peace talks resumption on the ‘brink of collapse’ due to arrests, killings
De Lima said that the arbitrary detention of their consultants is part of a string of “blatant violations” by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) it signed with the NDFP in 1995.
For cooking adobo, civilian charged with financing terrorism
For cooking adobo, civilian charged with financing terrorism
“In fact, other criminal cases avr been previously filed against Alaiza and her family before and for being utterly false, none of which have resulted in any indictment,” it said.
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