Mary Jane moved to ‘execution island’; Aquino gov’t hit for criminal neglect
"The truth is that Aquino did not do anything for Mary Jane’s case.”
Mary Jane moved to ‘execution island’; Aquino gov’t hit for criminal neglect
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Relatives, colleagues of victims killed 12 years ago cry for justice
Relatives, colleagues of victims killed 12 years ago cry for justice
“It is difficult to accept that they are gone. But we are not the only ones hurting. They were both a loss to the thousands of Filipinos suffering.”
Mary Jane Veloso’s lawyers to file petition for second judicial review
Mary Jane Veloso’s lawyers to file petition for second judicial review
"In accordance with international and parallel local laws, (Veloso) must not be penalized for any alleged crime which was integral and in connection with such human trafficking scheme, and must instead be repatriated back to the Philippines.”
Mary Jane’s right to fair trial, due process violated – US lawyers
Mary Jane’s right to fair trial, due process violated – US lawyers
“The NLG recognizes that Veloso’s case is not a singular, isolated incident, but rather a product of an exploitative economic system purposefully built upon the labor of overseas workers.”
‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
“This is a victory for all Filipinos who clamor for a nationalist education system, aligned with the goals of strengthening national identity, and achieving national development.”
Flor’s daughter joins call to #SaveMaryJane
Flor’s daughter joins call to #SaveMaryJane
“We hope that this would be given due attention. Some 20 years ago, Flor was executed. We were told that she would be the last.”
Not retaliatory attack but for ‘revolutionary justice’ – NPA
Not retaliatory attack but for ‘revolutionary justice’ – NPA
Because the reactionary civilian government and the AFP continue to turn a blind eye over the private army build-up of Mayor Joselito Brillantes, the revolutionary people’s government has made it its mandate and duty to disarm the municipal mayor and execute justice on behalf of the families of the victims of his atrocities.
Mary Jane’s father, lawyers fly to Indonesia
Mary Jane’s father, lawyers fly to Indonesia
“Attorney, please bring home my mother.”
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‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
“We know the government would surely force us to accept the company by using force, but we will never give up our right to these resources.”
Indigenous leaders harassed
Indigenous leaders harassed
"We are disgusted at the lengths that the military would go to impede us from seeking and asserting our rights."
Palawan indigenous people call for stop to Citinickel mines
Palawan indigenous people call for stop to Citinickel mines
“We are not after those promises anymore. We do not want them to pay us royalty taxes. We want them to stop their operations.”
Agusan Sur evacuees | A thousand go home, a hundred remain
Agusan Sur evacuees | A thousand go home, a hundred remain
Even as 969 evacuees return to their villages in San Luis town, more than a hundred others remain in Bunawan town.
‘Soldiers burn Moro houses, prayer huts’
‘Soldiers burn Moro houses, prayer huts’
Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue, a month into the government’s “all-out offensive” in Maguindanao against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, says a Moro group.
P15 ‘insulting’ wage hike in NCR fails to appease restive workers
P15 ‘insulting’ wage hike in NCR fails to appease restive workers
"It’s not enough to cover for the rising prices of basic commodities, especially food items, and rising payments for basic services.”
Jabidah 47th year| Group calls on Moros to intensify struggle for right to self-determination
Jabidah 47th year| Group calls on Moros to intensify struggle for right to self-determination
“Now is the time for the Moro people to lift the veil of compliance to the US-Aquino regime, and intensify the fight to protect the rights of the Moro people.”
‘Scrap K-12’
‘Scrap K-12’
A children’s rights group and a youth solon said that the K-12 program is giving everyone more headaches than solutions.
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
“It is the height of irony that Ms. Arroyo is now complaining over 'violations' of her civil and political rights, when she enjoys the most special treatment of detained persons under the Aquino administration.”
State workers call for truth and accountability over Mamasapano fiasco
State workers call for truth and accountability over Mamasapano fiasco
“It speaks of the kind of leadership we want for DENREU, accountable and just. It’s not simply admitting and apologizing, but being ready to face the consequences of your action."
Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
"It is now time for accountability, the injustice done to them is the Aquino government’s fault."
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