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.
Losers and gainers
POSTS FOR "Joseph Scott Pemberton"
‘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.”
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.
A tale of two aliens
A tale of two aliens
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld These are not the best of times, and this country is not the fun place the tourism posters say it is -- not for many Filipinos who feel they’re getting poorer and poorer each day, not for human rights defenders or...
‘Jennifer’s story is our story’ – Monique Wilson
‘Jennifer’s story is our story’ – Monique Wilson
"How many Jennifers, how many Nicoles are we going to wait for?"
Jennifer Laude, hate crimes, and the ‘big picture’
Jennifer Laude, hate crimes, and the ‘big picture’
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Olongapo City prosecutor Emilie Fe de los Santos declared the other day during the preliminary investigation of the murder charge against Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton of the United States Marine Corps...
Quest for justice for Jennifer entails standing up to a superpower – Laude fiancee
Quest for justice for Jennifer entails standing up to a superpower – Laude fiancee
Reacting to those who criticize, and even blame Jennifer Laude for her own death, Marc Sueselbeck said these people "just see a few facts," such as her gender and the fact that she lived in Olongapo City.
US Marine Pemberton in Camp Aguinaldo: Is it PH or US custody?
US Marine Pemberton in Camp Aguinaldo: Is it PH or US custody?
Filipino officials, including President Aquino, appear excessively careful as they avoid the use of the words “suspect,”“custody” and “detention” in connection with the US serviceman suspected in the Subic slay, who remains under US custody.
Lady Justice, speak : On Jennifer Laude and US imperialism
Lady Justice, speak : On Jennifer Laude and US imperialism
BLOODRUSH By SARAH RAYMUNDO Our struggle for independence and sovereignty negates sectarianism in the embrace of all the oppressed and exploited. But reformers from Akbayan— a political bloc that prides itself for changing the system form within by forging an...
I, too, cry justice for Jennifer
I, too, cry justice for Jennifer
As a former US Marine, I am disgusted to learn about the killing of Filipina transgender woman Jennifer Laude in Olongapo City, with USMC Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton as the prime suspect. I am disgusted that my so-called brethren continue to kill, pillage, rape, and burn the essence that is humanity.
Prosecutor orders US Marine Pemberton to appear in next preliminary investigation
Prosecutor orders US Marine Pemberton to appear in next preliminary investigation
US Marine Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Scott Pemberton’s absence at the preliminary investigation on the brutal killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude could be a portent of the fate of the case.
US Navy prevents victim’s family from serving subpoena
US Navy prevents victim’s family from serving subpoena
The family of Jennifer Laude, accompanied by their lawyer and supporters, tried to serve a subpoena to the primary suspect for her murder last Saturday, October 18. Their group was blocked from going closer to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu by concertina...
‘Justice for Jennifer, Junk VFA’ movement formed
‘Justice for Jennifer, Junk VFA’ movement formed
In a “Day of Action” on Oct 17, rallyists called for justice for Jennifer Laude and the abrogation of the Philippine-US defense agreements, and culminated with the formation of a network seeking justice for the slain Filipina transgender.
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
MANILA -- Members of progressive groups held a protest action on Oct. 16 in front of the US embassy in Manila to demand anew the scrapping of military agreements with the US, in light of the killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude. "In the interest of...
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