Kin of victims, rights groups urge Aquino to sign anti-enforced disappearance bill
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Tribe family in Tampakan massacred by military
Tribe family in Tampakan massacred by military
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
A relative of the two Capion victims, Liah Capion, has previously denounced SMI saying that because she and her family had stood up against the entry of the mining company in their once peaceful community, the Army imprisoned one of her sons and declared three others as outlaws and fugitives.
Arrested security guard, tortured by the military
Arrested security guard, tortured by the military
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Not only was he illegally arrested, detained and mistaken for somebody else, Rolly Panesa was even tortured to admit that he is allegedly the communist leader Benjamin Mendoza. Yet, his government-issued IDs – one was issued by the Philippine National Police – showed he is not who the military claims him to be.
Woman leader in Batangas survives slay try
Woman leader in Batangas survives slay try
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Two years ago, Daisy Ayo, 37, said she was visited several times by men in uniform. “They told me they would like to investigate my involvement in our campaign for the land.”
KMU warns vs powerful backers of suspects in Olalia, Alay-ay slay
KMU warns vs powerful backers of suspects in Olalia, Alay-ay slay
By MARYA SALAMAT
While the labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno hailed the surrender of former Air Force colonel and Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa (RAM) leader Eduardo “Red” Kapunan, one of the alleged main perpetrators of the Rolando Olalia-Leonor Alay-ay double murder, it fears that the case might be whitewashed.
Security guard nabbed, tagged as rebel leader by military
Security guard nabbed, tagged as rebel leader by military
By RONALYN V. OLEA
A security guard, his wife, his son and his daughter-in-law were arrested by military intelligence agents and were falsely tagged as rebel leaders.
Daughter of a desaparecido illegally arrested, detained, co-worker still missing
Daughter of a desaparecido illegally arrested, detained, co-worker still missing
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
At about 6 p.m. on October 5, Jimmylisa Badayos and Calixto Vistal had just finished their shift at the factory and were at the gate of the company when armed men in civilian clothes seized them.
NDFP consultant released on bail
NDFP consultant released on bail
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
“I vow to continue my advocacies, defend human rights and promote a just and lasting peace. I will still work for the national and social liberation of the Filipino people.” – Randy Malayao, recently-released NDFP consultant
Another tribe leader slain in Misamis Oriental
Another tribe leader slain in Misamis Oriental
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Earlier, Gilbert Paborada was warned by a representative of a palm oil plantation "to stop opposing or he would regret what might happen to his life.”
Vilification of activists, insidious form of human rights violation
Vilification of activists, insidious form of human rights violation
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It’s not simply red tagging; the important aspect of it is it violates the freedom of expression, right to peaceful assembly and right to self determination among others. Such violation of these rights gives an impression that to resist or to dissent against tyranny, fight for genuine reform and to clamor for justice are wrong,” – Beverly Longid, Katribu Party-list.
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Advocates celebrate Int’l Day of Peace, urge support for GPH-NDFP talks
Advocates celebrate Int’l Day of Peace, urge support for GPH-NDFP talks
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"When we understand the roots of suffering, it is then that we can truly call for a cessation of hostilities and call on the parties at war to stay at the negotiating table and talk peace. The peace we seek is one that is based on social justice, one that takes into account issues of the environment and human right.." – Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma
‘What progress?’ rights group ask
‘What progress?’ rights group ask
By RONALYN V. OLEA
During the 21st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Philippine government claimed that it has been complying with the recommendations put forward by the council during the Universal Periodic Review, but human rights and church groups think otherwise.
Witness tags soldiers in torture of UP students
Witness tags soldiers in torture of UP students
By RONALYN V. OLEA
As the Aquino government continues to fail to arrest retired general Jovito Palparan, another victim of state-enforced abduction and torture has positively identified some of the soldiers who tortured Karen and Sherlyn.
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