Abduction survivors invoke Anti-Disappearance Act
“This is not just a fight for the two of us but for all environmental and human rights defenders in the Philippines."
Abduction survivors invoke Anti-Disappearance Act
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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.”
Court’s denial of protection to 2 environmental activists perpetuates impunity, rights groups say
Court’s denial of protection to 2 environmental activists perpetuates impunity, rights groups say
“Its claim of insufficient evidence to support the allegations of state-sponsored abduction contradicts the broader documented pattern of state attacks against environmental defenders."
UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
UN urged to probe reprisals against environmental defenders, communities
Environmental group Kalikasan filed a complaint to United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders Michel Forst which stemmed from the consecutive attacks against Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano.
Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case
Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case
To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto.
Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction
Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction
In a joint statement, Castro and Tamano emphasized that the Office of the Solicitor General appealed the decision of the Supreme Court to grant them the legal remedies.
Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation
Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation
“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC."
Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano’s fighting back
Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano’s fighting back
Despite the filing of a perjury case against Jhed and Jonila, they continue standing with the poor whose lives would be put in peril with the reclamation of Manila Bay.
Victims of abduction recount how and why they lived with Bataan coastal communities
Victims of abduction recount how and why they lived with Bataan coastal communities
Effects of reclamation projects to the communities are what Jonila and Jhed were looking into in Bataan. But because of their abduction, not only was their research cut short, the results of their investigations disappeared after their equipment and gadgets were confiscated by the military.
News in Pictures | 2 envi activists filed counter affidavit against perjury case
News in Pictures | 2 envi activists filed counter affidavit against perjury case
"Jonila and Jhed deserve their complete liberty from any form of harassment and intimidation, for them to continue their advocacy work in the coastal communities.”
Balik-Tanaw | The rejected stone
Balik-Tanaw | The rejected stone
The Gospel reading for today presents a powerful message of the “rejected stone becoming the cornerstone.” This message resonates deeply with the struggle for human rights in the Philippines, as it highlights the rejection of marginalized and oppressed individuals and groups, who, like the stone, are striving to claim their rightful place in society.
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Asked about their plans aside from pursuing legal cases against their abductors, Jonila said their only plan is to continue organizing and be with the masses of the coastal area of Orion, Bataan. "Hopefully we can go back there soon."
Karapatan says NTF-ELCAC should be accountable for abduction, enforced disappearance, fake surrender
Karapatan says NTF-ELCAC should be accountable for abduction, enforced disappearance, fake surrender
“Now that the truth is out, we demand that everyone involved in the abduction, enforced disappearance and fake surrender of Castro and Tamano be held accountable, especially NTF-ELCAC."
Exposing the NTF-ELCAC and military
Exposing the NTF-ELCAC and military
What we witnessed is the bravery of two environmental defenders in the face of outright repression.
After being released from military custody, 2 activists vow to continue fight vs reclamation
After being released from military custody, 2 activists vow to continue fight vs reclamation
“This is a proof the correctness of our collective fight against reclamation, alongside the fisherfolk communities— a sign for us to continue our struggle,” Jonila Castro said
No basis for military to detain 2 environmental activists, says human rights lawyer
No basis for military to detain 2 environmental activists, says human rights lawyer
“There is no legal basis to hold them any second longer and they should be freed forthwith and if restrained illegally, can walk away from their custodians.”
‘State agents may be involved in the abduction of 2 envi defenders,’ probe reveals
‘State agents may be involved in the abduction of 2 envi defenders,’ probe reveals
Those who saw the incident said that the Innova vehicle stopped beside the two women who were then walking. Both struggled while they were taken inside the vehicle. “One of them managed to run away but was immediately dragged back to the vehicle. The other young woman tried to pry open or climb over the gate of one of the residents, but was also dragged back into the Innova vehicle,” the report read.
2 envi activists missing
2 envi activists missing
Two young environment activists were reported missing after researching on the massive flooding in Bulacan and the impact of reclamation on their livelihoods.
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