Bombings, strafing traumatize Sagada kids
Parents and teachers said the pupils were shocked and traumatized as they witnessed the bombings, strafing, and ground operations.
Bombings, strafing traumatize Sagada kids
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Protestant pastor harassed by state agents
Protestant pastor harassed by state agents
"I am only defending human rights. I am only living out my faith, upholding life and the dignity of the Filipino people." – Pastor June Ver Mangao
Justice Department to sue Jonas’ abductors, absolves commanding officers
Justice Department to sue Jonas’ abductors, absolves commanding officers
"A soldier whose rank is low and who only follows orders is implicated while his superiors are set free. I could not understand this." – Mrs. Edita Burgos
Military, police sued for torture, unlawful arrest, perjury
Military, police sued for torture, unlawful arrest, perjury
"I knew I was beaten up because my eyes, lips and cheeks were swollen. There was blood in my ears."
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
Ma. Loida Magpatoc, 52 years old, had her Document of Identification with her, identifying her as one of the Jasig-protected individuals, when state security forces arrested her on July 28 in Digos City, Davao del Sur.
Rights groups decry air strikes in Sagada, other parts of Cordillera
Rights groups decry air strikes in Sagada, other parts of Cordillera
“The air strikes and strafing in Sagada, Mt. Province have affected the livelihood source of the people – the forest, water sources and farms. The security of the people as well was endangered with their manner of operations.” – Cordillera Human Rights Alliance
Kin of victims say law criminalizing enforced disappearance mere token
Kin of victims say law criminalizing enforced disappearance mere token
“Enforced disappearances continue, the government does not own up to its accountability, no perpetrator has been prosecuted or jailed and, human rights violators are being promoted.” – Desaparecidos
Court orders release of security guard tagged as rebel leader
Court orders release of security guard tagged as rebel leader
In its decision, the Court of Appeals noted inconsistencies and lies in the statements of the police and the military.
‘Nothing justifies torture, illegal arrest,’ military told on Morong 43
‘Nothing justifies torture, illegal arrest,’ military told on Morong 43
“Whether De la Cruz joined the NPA after his release or not is his personal choice. That does not in any way change the facts of the case. The military illegally arrested, detained and tortured the 43 health workers, period.” -- Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general
Rights group cites abuses of newly deployed military units
Rights group cites abuses of newly deployed military units
"The army's redeployment of troops is just a change of guards but the orientation of troops does not change." -- Cordillera Human Rights Alliance
Rights groups condemn deportation, blacklisting of Dutch activist
Rights groups condemn deportation, blacklisting of Dutch activist
"His[Van Beersum] blacklisting is more a resounding indictment of the government and its claims to democracy than it is of his zealous yet moral outrage over issues that should make us and our society more fair and human." -- National Union of Peoples' Lawyers
Dutch activist detained by immigration officials
Dutch activist detained by immigration officials
"While notorious human rights violators and corrupt officials can freely go in and out of the Philippines, Dutch activist Thomas van Beersum was detained by the Bureau of Immigration today. Clearly, he is being persecuted by the Aquino government for exercising his freedom of expression…” – Karapatan
Rights groups condemn torture of 3 Lumads, including 2 children
Rights groups condemn torture of 3 Lumads, including 2 children
Four Agusanon Lumad, including two minors, were on their way to the local Comelec to register as first-time voters for the upcoming Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) and barangay elections when they were arrested, tortured and detained by members of paramilitary group Bagani forces.
Kin, rights advocates hail junking of bail plea of Palparan’s co-accused
Kin, rights advocates hail junking of bail plea of Palparan’s co-accused
"The prosecution thus far had shown that evidence of guilt against the accused for said crimes is strong." -- Judge Teodora Gonzales of the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 14
Rights group decries irregularities in jail transfer of NDF consultant
Rights group decries irregularities in jail transfer of NDF consultant
The CHRA deemed that the transfer "is a ploy to disrupt the hearings of Bangibang's cases and to lengthen his unjust detention.”
‘I should have remembered what my father wore on the day of his disappearance’
‘I should have remembered what my father wore on the day of his disappearance’
So meeting Samuel felt like meeting a brother whom I shared a similar childhood, having activist parents; and a shared pain of losing them. But more than that, it felt like meeting a comrade from the different side of the world, which I shared the same struggle with --the struggle for justice.
European advocates urge EU to withdraw 10 M euro grant to Aquino government
European advocates urge EU to withdraw 10 M euro grant to Aquino government
The resolution passed by the International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in the Philippines cited the “failed justice program” of the Aquino government in calling for the aid’s withdrawal.
44th month of Ampatuan massacre commemorated
44th month of Ampatuan massacre commemorated
Mrs. Salaysay, widow of slain journalist Napoleon Salaysay, expressed hope that the Filipino people would not forget the Ampatuan massacre.
Widows of Ampatuan massacre victims disappointed in Aquino’s speech
Widows of Ampatuan massacre victims disappointed in Aquino’s speech
“I am sad but also happy to know that many people continue to support our fight for justice.” – widow of Ampatuan massacre victim
9 nabbed, scores wounded in anti-SONA protest
9 nabbed, scores wounded in anti-SONA protest
“This simply reeks of fascism to gag legitimate dissent that must be respected by any government that honestly wants to be called even remotely democratic, much less humane or even civilized.” – Edre Olalia, National Union of Peoples' Lawyers
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