News in Pictures | Journos remember 15th year since Ampatuan massacre
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Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Veloso’s case was brought to international attention after she was sentenced to die in Indonesia. Prior to this, her family spent more than five years seeking government assistance to prove that she was a victim of human trafficking.
Making them visible: Invisible Labor archives the workers’ struggle
Making them visible: Invisible Labor archives the workers’ struggle
Invisible Labor's director Joanne Cesario said that the documentary’s success was a collective effort by the workers’ movement and advocates dedicated to preserving labor history. Reflecting on a 2022 gathering of labor rights advocates, Cesario shared how they recognize the urgent need to mainstream labor history, even within the workers’ movement itself.
Karapatan pushes for DOJ cooperation with ICC probe on Duterte’s drug war
Karapatan pushes for DOJ cooperation with ICC probe on Duterte’s drug war
"Ignoring this reality would be counterproductive and will only prolong the entire process and open it to manipulation by the Duterte camp, besides prolonging the agony of the families of victims who have long been seeking justice for their loved ones,” Cristina Palabay said in a statement.
Green groups demand reparation from US, Global North as typhoons devastate the country
Green groups demand reparation from US, Global North as typhoons devastate the country
Kalikasan People’s Network demands full reparations for the Philippines, citing historical emissions and government failures in the wake of deadly storms.
After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
After almost 14 years of imprisonment, Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, has a chance of coming back home to the Philippines.
Finding no justice here, kin of Bloody Sunday victims turn to UN body
Finding no justice here, kin of Bloody Sunday victims turn to UN body
Rosenda Lemita and Liezel Asuncion filed a case at the United Nations Human Rights Committee against the murder of their loved ones. The decision to file a case was not made lightly – it took three years of delays and disappointment from the justice system to push them to seek an international avenue.
UN expert assails continued detention of Frenchie Mae
UN expert assails continued detention of Frenchie Mae
“Frenchie has finally had an opportunity to take the stand to defend herself. It has taken the government nearly half a decade to prepare a case against Frenchie and during this long period, this young woman has been left to languish in detention. That itself raises serious questions about the fairness of the process."
Warmer climate, forest cover loss flood Bicol farmers’ plight
Warmer climate, forest cover loss flood Bicol farmers’ plight
Days before Kristine (international name: Trami) developed into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Sea was warmer than usual. Under the warming climate, the typhoon-prone Bicol Region is more vulnerable with decimated forests. Both Camarines Sur and Albay saw a net loss of tree cover from 2000 to 2020, according to Global Forest Watch.
Detained journalist Frenchie Mae debunks police’s claims
Detained journalist Frenchie Mae debunks police’s claims
“We were not hiding anything,” Cumpio said during the hearing. “We would have allowed them in because we have nothing illegal to hide,” she said, referring to the Feb. 7, 2020 raids.
House probe urged to include EJK victims in Duterte’s counterinsurgency
House probe urged to include EJK victims in Duterte’s counterinsurgency
Karapatan said that the quadcomm hearings revealed the involvement of Duterte’s people in perpetrating human rights violations against activists and human rights defenders.
Bells ring for detained journo’s freedom
Bells ring for detained journo’s freedom
"If Cumpio and Domequil who have voices to speak for being a journalist and a church worker respectfully are already being persecuted by weaponized laws, how can an ordinary Filipino seek justice for himself?"
Kin urge CHR to probe killing of 2 coconut farmers in Masbate
Kin urge CHR to probe killing of 2 coconut farmers in Masbate
Lolita Abril urged the CHR to conduct an independent investigation into the killing of her husband Ronel Abril and another coconut farmer Roger Clores last September 26. The two were allegedly killed by elements of the 2nd Infantry Battalion (2nd IB) in an “armed encounter.”
With or without court protection, abduction survivors continue search for justice
With or without court protection, abduction survivors continue search for justice
Dangla said that while the issuance may be a glimpse of victory, he continues to assert that the fight does not stop by getting the legal remedies. "Although I am pleased with the order I believe that many of those who filed for a writ of amparo have either had their cases dismissed or have even been charged with trumped-up charges like Jhed and Jonila.”
Middle East crisis and the need for Philippine solidarity
Middle East crisis and the need for Philippine solidarity
Raymundo said that as of early October, Israeli forces launched over 4,000 attacks in northern Lebanon, using white phosphorus and fuel bombs, destroying more than 1,000 hectares of land and displacing around 9,400 people.
Duterte’s testimony affirmed that drug-related extrajudicial killings a state policy — right groups
Duterte’s testimony affirmed that drug-related extrajudicial killings a state policy — right groups
Former Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares, who has represented the families of drug war victims and a counsel of complainants before the International Criminal Court (ICC), said that the testimony of Duterte exposes the narrative of “nanlaban” as false, rendering the police’s claim of self-defense obsolete.
Duterte administration blocked drug war victims’ access to justice, lawyers say
Duterte administration blocked drug war victims’ access to justice, lawyers say
“The victims, families, have to rely on their own resources. They did not receive any sort of help from the government, especially from the police,” said Ephraim Cortez, president of National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL).
Southern Tagalog rights group condemns crackdown amid typhoon relief
Southern Tagalog rights group condemns crackdown amid typhoon relief
The group said that the government’s counter-insurgency operations are falsely portrayed as successes through the detention of activists and community leaders.
Focus on Duterte’s drug war investigation, kins tell Senate
Focus on Duterte’s drug war investigation, kins tell Senate
The group said that Duterte is not only responsible for the thousands of drug-related killings but also for the summary execution of 422 political activists and the frustrated extrajudicial killing of 544 others.
Post-‘Kristine’ efforts futile without urgent dike reconstruction— Oas Mayor
Post-‘Kristine’ efforts futile without urgent dike reconstruction— Oas Mayor
"We might need semi-dam dikes to hold the river's water capacity, while the Bato Lake needs desiltation. But our urgent need is to block the side of the river with collapsed dike," Mayor Domingo Escoto Jr. said.
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