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Dee Ayroso | Apr 17, 2023
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VFA and how perpetrators of murder, gender-based abuses got away with it
VFA and how perpetrators of murder, gender-based abuses got away with it
A closer look reveals how VFA and the constant presence of US soldiers have been detrimental, subjecting Filipino women to gender-based abuses.
Losers and gainers
Losers and gainers
The Philippines’ “loss” is US hate-mongers’ gain. But that shouldn’t be the reason for anyone to think the Duterte pardon of Pemberton is a calculated jeer at US society.
‘Mockery of justice,’ groups on Duterte’s pardon to Pemberton
‘Mockery of justice,’ groups on Duterte’s pardon to Pemberton
"...[w]hile elderly and sickly prisoners continue to be denied humanitarian release amid a deadly pandemic, Duterte has granted absolute pardon to a transphobic murderer, who has not shown an iota of remorse for his brutal crime.”
Did US soldier really serve jail time in US facility? No one knows, say progressives
Did US soldier really serve jail time in US facility? No one knows, say progressives
“We assert that the Visiting Forces Agreement, which has enabled and exacerbated injustice for Jennifer Laude to the greatest extent and which continue to serve as Duterte’s offerings in his ploy for continued US subservience, must be finally abolished to bring justice for our slain sister.”
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”
‘Justice elusive for Jennifer’ | Youth activists decry reduction of Pemberton’s jail time
‘Justice elusive for Jennifer’ | Youth activists decry reduction of Pemberton’s jail time
“There will never be justice for Laude unless Pemberton truly pays for his crimes.”
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
“The Aquino government does not recognize the rights of the LGBT, let alone respect them.”
Under the shadow of VFA | ‘US, Aquino gov’t barring justice for Laude’ – solon
Under the shadow of VFA | ‘US, Aquino gov’t barring justice for Laude’ – solon
“What kind of government is this that instead of ensuring complete justice for its own citizen who was victim of a hate crime at the hand of a US soldier, busies itself on how to protect the safety of the killer?”
‘Jail Pemberton, free political prisoners,’ rights groups say
‘Jail Pemberton, free political prisoners,’ rights groups say
“Six years into his term, Aquino has only galvanized the fact that those who expose state excesses and injustices are bound to suffer behind bars or face possible death sentence in the hands of his fascist forces.”
Strike 2 for the Visiting Forces Agreement
Strike 2 for the Visiting Forces Agreement
This is the second time that a US soldier is able to elude justice for committing a heinous crime against Filipino citizens here in our very own country.
Pemberton guilty of homicide, to remain in Jusmag facility for 5 days
Pemberton guilty of homicide, to remain in Jusmag facility for 5 days
“There remains the possibility that the VFA may again snag another convicted criminal from being penalized under the full extent of Philippine laws.”
Groups protest deportation order for US serviceman accused in Laude slay
Groups protest deportation order for US serviceman accused in Laude slay
“Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton should be jailed in the Philippines.”
A year after Jennifer Laude’s killing, groups want accused US Marine convicted, jailed
A year after Jennifer Laude’s killing, groups want accused US Marine convicted, jailed
“There will be rainbow protests of rage and indignation, if Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton flies home, scot-free.”
Edca: a tale of secrecy, murder and betrayal
Edca: a tale of secrecy, murder and betrayal
For 2014, President Aquino’s “righteous path” took another perverted turn as the Philippines signed a defense agreement with the US, signalling the return of US bases in the country.
‘Jusmag facility illegal’ – anti-US bases expert
‘Jusmag facility illegal’ – anti-US bases expert
Anti-US bases expert Dr. Rolando Simbulan said the presence of a US “sub-military camp” inside a Philippine military camp is not only “an insult,” but a violation of the Philippine Constitution.
Two contrasting treatments
Two contrasting treatments
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Two names have become inextricably linked – Jennifer Laude and US Marine Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Scott Pemberton – on that fateful day of Oct. 11. Jennifer was found dead in a hotel in Olongapo City, Zambales, her head...
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