Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
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DOJ urged to allow entry of medicines for skin disease of political prisoners
DOJ urged to allow entry of medicines for skin disease of political prisoners
Kapatid demands to allow the immediate delivery of medicines and to “mount a treatment and sanitation campaign to prevent the further spread of disease inside prisons.”
‘Justice prevailed’ | Amanda Echanis speaks out after release from prison
‘Justice prevailed’ | Amanda Echanis speaks out after release from prison
She said that she was unjustly detained for five years, one month, and 12 days, describing the ordeal as traumatic.
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
“The political prisoners were the ones who stood in the line of fire against the struggle against corruption and the struggle for justice, freedom and national democracy."
Right(s) Up: Karapatan sa humanitarian access ng political prisoners, persons deprived of liberty sa Bilibid
Right(s) Up: Karapatan sa humanitarian access ng political prisoners, persons deprived of liberty sa Bilibid
Ang permanent ban ng BuCor kay Lim ay maaaring maging mapanganib na precedent para sa lahat ng detention facilities sa buong bansa. Maaari ring gawin ng mga awtoridad sa iba pang kulungan ang pagbabawal na ginawa kay Lim, higit lalo sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan na mayroong lehitimong concern tungkol sa mga polisiya sa bisitasyon.
Ang mga tula ng paglaban ni Desiree Jaranilla
Ang mga tula ng paglaban ni Desiree Jaranilla
Sa zine na kumpilasyon ng ilan sa kanyang mga tula ay masusulyapan ang kanyang katatagan at lubos na pagsandig sa kilusang mapagpalaya.
Former political prisoners honor Martial Law survivor
Former political prisoners honor Martial Law survivor
MANILA — A life well-lived means a death well-honored. “Our beloved Ka Trining was brave and full of love for the oppressed. She was steadfast in opposing the rise of another dictatorship (in) our country,” Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainee Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto...
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
For Grace Albasin, visiting her daughter Myles is a bout between pain and love. “I leave the detention center, and my heart hurts. Yet, I know that being with her is the greatest love I can give.”
Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities
Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities
In a letter addressed to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, support group Kapatid said that the political prisoners are the only group in the NBP without these basic amenities.
Karapatan condemns police for planting evidence, staging arrest of Central Luzon activists
Karapatan condemns police for planting evidence, staging arrest of Central Luzon activists
Human rights group Karapatan denounces the Philippine National Police's involvement in framing four activists, highlighting the use of staged crime scenes and planted evidence in their unlawful arrest and detention.
Daughter of political prisoner subjected to ‘inhumane’ strip search at Metro Manila Jail
Daughter of political prisoner subjected to ‘inhumane’ strip search at Metro Manila Jail
Kapatid said this incident shows a pattern of systemic abuse and inadequate training among jail authorities, who violated the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology's rule that strip searches should only occur when necessary, and that the invasive, traumatic body cavity search should only be performed with probable cause after a strip search.
Voiding questionable search warrants brings hope to political prisoners, vulnerable communities
Voiding questionable search warrants brings hope to political prisoners, vulnerable communities
"Kapatid hopes this new Supreme Court decision could pave the way for the dismissal of cases like theirs, where faulty and vague warrants have been used as a tool of persecution of activists, leading to their unjust and prolonged imprisonment," said Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim.
New cardinal calls for release of political prisoners
New cardinal calls for release of political prisoners
Cardinal David also stressed that the prevalence of inequality in the country leads to struggle. He said he longs for the day that it is no longer necessary for people to take up arms to correct the inequities in society.
Nearly 5 years on, Marielle’s sisters continue to fight for freedom for Tacloban 5
Nearly 5 years on, Marielle’s sisters continue to fight for freedom for Tacloban 5
Domequil sisters are no different than any other normal girls. They fangirl over the One Direction band and their songs. They used to giggle over the KathNiel love tandem. The arrest of Marielle has turned their world upside down but their bond grew stronger.
Binhi at agos ng paglaya
Binhi at agos ng paglaya
Patuloy na nakapagsulat si Amanda Echanis kahit nakakulong at sa kanyang mga akda masusukat ang lalim ng kanyang pagnanasa na lumaya at higit sa lahat ay magpatuloy na lumaban para sa pagbabago.
Rights worker calls for release of detained youth activist
Rights worker calls for release of detained youth activist
Rowena Dasig began her work in human rights and environmental advocacy, serving as a paralegal for Daisy Macapanpan, an environmental defender arrested on fabricated charges.
‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search
‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search
Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm.
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years."
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