People’s Pushback in 2023
The year 2023 affirmed the significance of enjoining the people to voice out their demands and aspirations while battling the social evils that continue to plague the nation.
People’s Pushback in 2023
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More human rights defenders accused of terrorism – Karapatan
More human rights defenders accused of terrorism – Karapatan
Cristina Palabay, secretary-general of Karapatan, said that the increased use of the anti-terror law and other trumped-up charges against activists has become a pattern during the first year of Ferdinand Marcos Jr administration.
Anakpawis coordinator arrested in Rizal
Anakpawis coordinator arrested in Rizal
The circumstances of Buiza’s arrest echoes the simultaneous police and military operations conducted last March 7, 2021, which resulted in nine deaths and six arrests across the Southern Tagalog region, dubbed ‘Bloody Sunday’. Six of the victims and three of the arrests happened in Rizal province.
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
“While colleagues similarly face legal challenges -- from libel to made-up terrorism charges -- in relation to their work, we take inspiration from this acquittal that if we stand up and hold the line, we can win,” NUJP stated.
3 political prisoners want to be home for Christmas
3 political prisoners want to be home for Christmas
Kapatid compared the bail amount to the P300,000 ($5,371.50) bail posted by former first lady Imelda Marcos after she was convicted by the Sandiganbayan for using her government position to maintain Swiss bank accounts while her husband was in office.
Court allows bail of oldest political prisoner in Panay, cites ‘evidence not strong’
Court allows bail of oldest political prisoner in Panay, cites ‘evidence not strong’
Seventy-five-year-old Rodolfo Diaz, a member of the Tumandok tribe, and the oldest political prisoner in Panay, walked out of the Iloilo District Jail on October 28 after the local court granted his petition for bail.
Trade union organizer out on bail, asserts not receiving complaint prior his arrest
Trade union organizer out on bail, asserts not receiving complaint prior his arrest
“They have many ways to silence us, but we also have many ways to continue."
2 activists arrested on trumped-up charges in Quezon City
2 activists arrested on trumped-up charges in Quezon City
“The police personnel’s justification of their arrests along with other human rights defenders, is a blatant manifestation of weaponizing the law to silence and repress those who criticize the government’s failed pandemic response, corruption and trade union and human rights violations."
Labor group condemns arrest warrant vs UP student-leader, driver’s group president
Labor group condemns arrest warrant vs UP student-leader, driver’s group president
KMU said that the "ratified" warrant stems from a peaceful protest that was held in July 2020.
Rights group demands explanation on solitary confinement of political prisoner
Rights group demands explanation on solitary confinement of political prisoner
Karapatan-Southern Tagalog is asking the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa and the Regional Trial Court Branch 81 for an explanation to the allegations that Maria Teresa Dioquino is being held in solitary confinement and harassed by military intelligence officials.
Rights groups hail dismissal of charges against UCCP pastor
Rights groups hail dismissal of charges against UCCP pastor
“The pattern of the police’s use of search warrants, planting evidence and effecting the arbitrary arrests and detention of individuals like Pastor Dan Balucio is a glaring form of weaponization of the judiciary against activists and dissenters.”
Batangas court junks charges vs red-tagged store owner
Batangas court junks charges vs red-tagged store owner
“Simply put, the AFP and Philippine National Police (PNP) had no solid, intelligent basis before launching massive operations in a rural sitio in Nasugbu, Batangas in April 2020."
2 elderly, ailing peasant activists arrested in Caraga
2 elderly, ailing peasant activists arrested in Caraga
On the day KMP leader Joseph Canlas was buried, two elderly, ailing peasant activists were arrested.
Prosecutor junks murder charges against 2 activists in Bicol
Prosecutor junks murder charges against 2 activists in Bicol
The prosecutor noted that the statements of the witnesses, co-witnesses and the circumstances leading to the identification of Jenelyn Nagrampa-Caballero and Pastor Dan San Andres “are tainted with doubt and irregularity.”
Wife of peasant leader in Central Luzon recalls threats before his arrest
Wife of peasant leader in Central Luzon recalls threats before his arrest
Apart from the red-tagging of Joseph Canlas on social media, threats were felt by members of his family in their own homes.
Rights workers challenge arrest warrants in Davao court
Rights workers challenge arrest warrants in Davao court
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL MANILA – Lies! These were the sentiments of human rights workers who were recently issued with arrest warrants based solely on shady testimonies. Karapatan’s national chairperson Elisa Lubi and Karapatan-Southern Mindanao Region secretary...
Groups condemn red-tagging of judge who freed journo, labor organizer
Groups condemn red-tagging of judge who freed journo, labor organizer
“Not only is it an underhanded threat against Judge Quisumbing-Ignacio, it also seeks to undermine the independence of all judges and the courts handling similar cases.”
Mandaluyong court orders release of journalist Lady Ann Salem, union organizer
Mandaluyong court orders release of journalist Lady Ann Salem, union organizer
Journalist Lady Ann Salem thanked Judge Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio for “seeing the truth behind the fabricated charges” and all those who supported the campaign for her release.
Activists hold bike ride in support of red-tagged Bayan officer, Dutch missionary
Activists hold bike ride in support of red-tagged Bayan officer, Dutch missionary
Colleagues of Bayan's Lutgardo "Boyette" Jurcales Jr. and Dutch lay missionary Otto De Vries said the two have dedicated their lives serving the marginalized and the poor. One has been charged with fabricated charges, while the other is being kicked out of the country.
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