Virtual closure of Rappler condemned
“Who is next, Mr. President? ABS-CBN? The community journalists tagged as communists? The artists who expose your bloody drug war?”
Virtual closure of Rappler condemned
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Pinoys in Netherlands brave snow to protest killings in the Philippines
Pinoys in Netherlands brave snow to protest killings in the Philippines
Despite heavy snow, Filipinos in the Netherlands held a symbolic protest at the Philippine Embassy in The Hague on Dec. 11 to denounce “state-sponsored” killings under the Duterte administration.
Resistance against Duterte’s wars against the people growing
Resistance against Duterte’s wars against the people growing
“Everybody should stand up against the tyrant.”
Conference on impunity warns of looming one-man rule
Conference on impunity warns of looming one-man rule
The Philippines already has one of the highest levels of impunity and yet the situation could still get worse.
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Urgent CHR help sought to stop military bombing in gold-rich Batangas villages
Urgent CHR help sought to stop military bombing in gold-rich Batangas villages
Asked when the Commission on Human Rights could join the mission to “validate” the rights violations, lawyer Carmelita Rosete of the CHR’s Field Operation Office said that depends on the schedule of their regional counterpart.
Groups hold Duterte accountable for death of Lumad student in Davao del Norte
Groups hold Duterte accountable for death of Lumad student in Davao del Norte
“He became the leader in his class. After school, he helped his father in tilling a piece of land.”
Ferdinand Castillo | Detained activist is a vegan, music lover
Ferdinand Castillo | Detained activist is a vegan, music lover
“He can’t commit murder because we do not even kill for food!”
7 activists arrested in a week
7 activists arrested in a week
On Sunday, Feb. 12, elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region and the Philippine Army’s Intelligence Service Group arrested Ferdinand Castillo, campaign officer of Bayan Metro Manila around 4:20 p.m. in Sta. Quiteria, Caloocan City.
As Reds, gov’t talk peace, 2 activists killed
As Reds, gov’t talk peace, 2 activists killed
Veronico Lapsay Delamente, 27 years old, leader of a Mamanwa tribe and Alexander Ceballos, a leader of the National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) in Negros Occidental were treacherously killed on January 20.
Kin of victims of drug-related killings file complaints vs. government
Kin of victims of drug-related killings file complaints vs. government
“We believe that the vulnerable poor, marginalized and exploited sectors of society must be afforded every respect of their human rights—for these are the rights of the toiling majority.”
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
“He was really hoping he would be released. His dream came true indeed. His handcuffs had been removed only that he’s inside a coffin now.” -- Choan, daughter of Bernabe Ocasla
Petitioners to SC: ‘Only the victims can forgive, reconcile with Marcos’
Petitioners to SC: ‘Only the victims can forgive, reconcile with Marcos’
“Healing cannot be imposed by one man,” the petitioners, who were Martial Law victims, said. “It cannot be imposed by the Marcos family. Sadly, it cannot be imposed even by this Honorable Court.”
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
“It’s been seven years that we have been dreaming of justice,” Arlene told journalists and press freedom advocates. “We hope you will not forget what happened to our loved ones.”
Petitioners to appeal #MarcosBurial case, hold protests
Petitioners to appeal #MarcosBurial case, hold protests
"This nation is run by the oligarchy. The oligarchy do not care about truth-telling. The oligarchy do not care about justice.”
‘Betrayal!’ Martial law victims, rights advocates say of SC ruling on #MarcosBurial case
‘Betrayal!’ Martial law victims, rights advocates say of SC ruling on #MarcosBurial case
“9-5-1 is a lie. We must stand up for the truth. And the truth is that Marcos does not deserve to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.” -- Edita Burgos
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