WTO chief in PH | Farmers slam liberalization in agriculture
“The WTO and its so-called free trade destroyed our country’s food self-sufficiency and food security.”
WTO chief in PH | Farmers slam liberalization in agriculture
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3 farmers shot dead in Bicol
3 farmers shot dead in Bicol
Karapatan said the killings and military abuses in the area were meant to sow terror among villagers.
‘My daughter was seen inside military detachment’ — Erlinda Cadapan
‘My daughter was seen inside military detachment’ — Erlinda Cadapan
“The mere fact that such safe houses existed further proves that there are ‘unofficial’ military camps where people are held incommunicado and deprived of their rights.”
Rights group blames paramilitary, private guards for disappearance of Lumad activist
Rights group blames paramilitary, private guards for disappearance of Lumad activist
"We demand from the BS Aquino government to immediately surface John Calaba.”
Baguio vendors urge gov’t to respect right to livelihood
Baguio vendors urge gov’t to respect right to livelihood
“We are not criminals! We are humans and we have the right to livelihood!”
Rights Commission member identifies military officer in Burgos abduction
Rights Commission member identifies military officer in Burgos abduction
Lawyer Robinson Biñas of the government’s Commission on Human Rights said his investigating team interviewed some 15 witnesses, among them, busboy Jeffrey Cabintoy, who identified Major Harry Baliaga as one of the abductors.
Green group protests China’s ‘destruction’ in West Ph Sea
Green group protests China’s ‘destruction’ in West Ph Sea
“The naval forces of China and other big economic interests should immediately pull out of the West Philippine Sea.”
Youth groups storm Ched, denounce tuition increase
Youth groups storm Ched, denounce tuition increase
“Regardless of the repression students opposing tuition hikes suffer, Ched continues to adhere to the whims of school administrators."
Peasant leader killed in Compostela Valley
Peasant leader killed in Compostela Valley
Luis Carbajosa, 44, peasant leader of Mabini was in the Order of Battle of the military.
Labor Day to be marked by protests by different workers’ groups
Labor Day to be marked by protests by different workers’ groups
A mural depicting President Aquino and Uncle Sam in full battle gear aboard an airborne drone, besieged by protests, and a 12-foot effigy of Aquino as Commandeath-in-chief would be the main symbols of protest this May 1st.
Progressives stand with Mary Jane
Progressives stand with Mary Jane
“We stand with the Filipino people and the rest of the world to save Mary Jane Veloso from death row.”
Manny Pacquiao joins calls to spare Mary Jane Veloso’s life
Manny Pacquiao joins calls to spare Mary Jane Veloso’s life
“Manny Pacquiao showed that no schedule is too busy and no impending fight is too important for us to not contribute to the call to stop Mary Jane’s impending execution.”
#SaveMaryJane | Second petition for judicial review junked
#SaveMaryJane | Second petition for judicial review junked
A day before her execution, the Indonesian Supreme Court rejected Mary Jane Veloso’s appeal for a second judicial review.
Pursue cases against recruiter, Mary Jane urges
Pursue cases against recruiter, Mary Jane urges
Edre Olalia, secretary general of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers, said Mary Jane urged them to pursue a case against her recruiter, Ma. Kristina Sergio, “not only to give her justice but to save other future victims.”
Vigil to #SaveMaryJane begins
Vigil to #SaveMaryJane begins
“The clock is ticking. We have 72 hours to save Mary Jane’s life. The Filipino people are behind Mary Jane and her family. We are not giving up."
Mary Jane Veloso receives notice of execution
Mary Jane Veloso receives notice of execution
Mary Jane is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Tuesday, April 28.
Mary Jane ‘incredibly strong, calm, composed,’ says lawyer
Mary Jane ‘incredibly strong, calm, composed,’ says lawyer
“She tells her family not to feel sad and is buoying up their sprits.”
Mindanao tribe leaders talk peace, ancestral domain, human rights
Mindanao tribe leaders talk peace, ancestral domain, human rights
“The Aquino government just shows itself as anti-indigenous people and destroyer of the environment.”
Mary Jane to Widodo: ‘Grant me pardon’
Mary Jane to Widodo: ‘Grant me pardon’
“I sincerely pray to to be saved from the death penalty and to be given the opportunity to bring up my children.”
Mary Jane’s kin receives execution order, no fix date yet
Mary Jane’s kin receives execution order, no fix date yet
“What is important now is that the Indonesia’s High Prosecutor himself said the filing of the petition for a second judicial review may or may not affect the carrying out of the death penalty. It was not immediately dismissed.”
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