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NPA declares ‘POW’ status for captured village officials, militiamen
NPA declares ‘POW’ status for captured village officials, militiamen
The NPA named the five “prisoners of war” as Barangay captain Lito Andalique, kagawad Marvin Bantuasan, Crisanto Piodos, and Balaba Andalique, and Cafgu tribal member Pepe Subla.
Disband paramilitary groups now, rights groups say
Disband paramilitary groups now, rights groups say
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups called for the immediate dismantling of paramilitary forces after a high-ranking military official announced that the government would do so by 2016. In a report by online news site Interaskyon.com, Lt....
More killings feared in wake of Aquino’s support for paramilitary deployment in mining areas
More killings feared in wake of Aquino’s support for paramilitary deployment in mining areas
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
"The government remains blind to everything except the money that it gets from the mining firms – but this money is tainted with our blood; and no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of our slain tribal leaders who fought for our rights to our own lands."
Aquino gives go signal to deployment of CAFGUS to mining areas
Aquino gives go signal to deployment of CAFGUS to mining areas
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"It is very alarming that the Aquino government opts to collude with mining firms and multinationals in implementing a military solution in order to continue operations and pursue profits at the expense of our communities.” – Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luz Ilagan
Bukidnon farmers hold camp-out in front of Central Mindanao University to protest harassment
Bukidnon farmers hold camp-out in front of Central Mindanao University to protest harassment
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com A university in Bukidnon continues its campaign to drive away some 800 farmers and their families from their land. Farmers led by the Buffalo-Tamaraw-Limus Farmers' Association (BTL) and the BTL Women's Association continue to...
Aquino slammed for pro-CAFGU position
Aquino slammed for pro-CAFGU position
News Release November 24, 2010 When will government learn its lesson? This was the question asked by the umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in reaction to statements by Philippine president Benigno Aquino III that his government will not dismantle...
Rights Group Demand Justice for Massacre Victims; Calls on Aquino to Dismantle CAFGU, Private Armies (PR)
Rights Group Demand Justice for Massacre Victims; Calls on Aquino to Dismantle CAFGU, Private Armies (PR)
Press Release 23 November 2010 AS THE NATION commemorates the first anniversary of the November 23 Ampatuan Massacre in Maguindanao, the national alliance of human rights groups, KARAPATAN, called for the dismantling of the Citizen's Armed Force Geographical Units...
Bayan Joins Protest Marking First Anniversary of Maguindanao Massacre (PR)
Bayan Joins Protest Marking First Anniversary of Maguindanao Massacre (PR)
News Release November 23, 2010 Umbrella organization Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) will join different groups in a march to Mendiola today November 23 to commemorate the Maguindanao massacre and call for justice for the 58 victims of the “worst...
Aquino pressed to dismantle CAFGU’s, probe Arroyo for Ampatuan aid
Aquino pressed to dismantle CAFGU’s, probe Arroyo for Ampatuan aid
News Release November 17, 2010 The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan today supported calls for the dismantling of all paramilitary groups after Human Rights Watch issued the recommendations in its report on the Ampatuan massacre and the complicity of the...
Military Terrorizes Batangas Community, Forcibly Recruits Minors to Join Paramilitary
Military Terrorizes Batangas Community, Forcibly Recruits Minors to Join Paramilitary
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
A minor’s refusal to join the CAFGU resulted in him being beaten up and threatened by soldiers. And he is not alone in his ordeal.
Military Coercing LGUs in North, Reds Say
Military Coercing LGUs in North, Reds Say
By NORTHERN DISPATCH BAGUIO CITY — The 5th Infantry Division is imposing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the local government units that violates the principle of civilian supremacy over the military, Simon “Ka Filiw” Naogsan, spokesman of the the Cordillera...
NPA Accuses AFP of Recruiting Child Soldiers, Cites Cafgu It Captured
NPA Accuses AFP of Recruiting Child Soldiers, Cites Cafgu It Captured
COMPOSTELA VALLEY — The AFP is lying when it charged the NPA of recruiting child soldiers. Worse, it is in fact the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who has been doing it, recruiting and using child warriors. This is the gist of a statement emailed to Bulatlat...
Human Rights Violations Still Plague Ilocos Region
Human Rights Violations Still Plague Ilocos Region
By JOAN GARCIA
The claim of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that it has achieved victory in the Ilocos provinces did not make the human rights situation there any better.
CIDG Deputy Officer Defects to NPA
CIDG Deputy Officer Defects to NPA
Cites massive corruption, illegal drugs and gambling syndicates in gov’t For being a victim of injustice by the government institution he served with utmost dedication for 28 years, he finally made “the most difficult decision” in his entire life by joining the...
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