Groups denounce Remulla’s red-tagging justification before UN
“His remarks, while a brazen official admission of the practice, do not only encourage and normalize red-tagging but also brandish it as an institutionalized and orchestrated method of the government in dealing with perceived political critics,” Philippine UPR Watch said.
NPA-Negros regional spokesperson Juanito Magbanua dies
The NPA however said Magbanua (born Romeo V. Nanta) was summarily-killed as there was no clash in the area and only four shots were fired that ended the ailing rebel spokesperson’s life.
Philippine Army orders mass evacuation in Himamaylan City
The 303rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army (PA) ordered civilians to either vacate their homes or stay indoors as pursuit operations are being conducted against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels.
KODAO ASKS: Anong masasabi mo sa unang 100 araw ng administrasyong Marcos Jr.?
Kahapon, Sabado, ika-walo ng Setyembre, ang ika-100 araw ng administrasyon ni Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. bilang pangulo kung saan samu’t-saring reaksyon ang ipinahayag ng mamamayan sa kanyang pamumuno. Nariyan ang kawalang tugon sa krisis na nararanasan ng ordinaryong mamamayan tulad ng taas-presyo ng bilihin, ang ligtas na pagbabalik-eskwela pati na din ang patuloy na human […]
Rights group condemns conviction of peasant organizer
“Palala nang palala ang kalusugan ng asawa ko mula nang makulong siya,” political detainee Dionisio Almonte’s wife Gloria said.
Church, other groups join campaign vs Ahunan Dam
Bishop Famadico stressed the people’s right to a balanced and sound ecology and the people’s moral duty to uphold and advance this right in behalf of the voiceless and future generations.
Gunmen kill broadcaster; murder earns swift condemnation
“That the incident took place in Metro Manila indicates how brazen the perpetrators were, and how authorities have failed to protect journalists as well as ordinary citizens from harm,” the NUJP said.
PH among countries that persecute rights defenders—UN
“In March 2020, multiple statements were delivered by Government officials accusing civil society organizations engaging at the Human Rights Council of ‘masquerading as defenders of human rights,’ channelling ‘funding support … towards actors professing terrorism,’ and serving ‘hidden agendas of deceit and violence on the ground,’” UN said.
Rights defenders urge new CHR officials to uphold independence
“In particular, we expect members of the new commission en banc to address the recommendations by the previous commission during its public inquiry on the attacks and challenges against human rights defenders and its investigations in the drug war,” Karapatan said.
PAKIL SPRINGS: The Rise Against Ahunan Dam
This video documents the people of Pakil, Laguna’s objection to the Ahunan Hydropower Project they fear would destroy their beloved mountains, adversely affect their culture and endanger their lives.