‘We will never forget the atrocities they committed and their cronies’
rcoses and the Dutertes, as well as their cohorts, might join forces in rewriting history. But we will not forget nor cower. We, victims of Marcos’ martial law, will never forget the atrocities they committed and their cronies. Together with the Filipino people, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold truth, justice, and human rights and continue to defy past and present fascist regimes.”
Int’l community urged to press investigations on PH rights violations
The 52 drug war cases investigated by the Department of Justice only comprise .9% of the 5,655 cases of drug-related killings it admitted before the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2020.
UP classes have started, but group asks for postponement
“A significant number of UP students, faculty, and staff are facing challenges that affect their readiness for the semester. These challenges exist because UP itself is not ready,” University Student Council officer Ken Palomia said in a statement.
Prisoners’ support group asks poll body to extend voters’ registration
“There are over 148,000 votes out there in jail facilities, and count in the votes too of their eligible family members. If they can all cast their ballots in May 2022 and vote for ‘worthy’ candidates, along with their relatives, they can make a difference,” Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim said.
NDFP peace consultant Suaybaguio walks free
Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 219 judge Janet Abegos-Samar acquitted the women’s rights advocate of charges stemming from a search warrant issued by controversial QC executive judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert in 2019.
NDFP demands Loida Magpatoc’s release
National Democratic Front of the Philippines Negotiating Panel interim chairperson Julie De Lima said Loida Magpatoc is an expert on land reform and rural development who helped draft their version of the Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms with fellow peace consultant Randall Echanis and others.
Lawyers, activists hail ICC decision to investigate Duterte’s war on drugs
“This ICC decision to investigate the EJKs in the Philippines is a major step to justice! The families of thousands of EJK victims have long asked for the accountability of the killers. Malapit na po!” human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares said.
Senate reveals more questionable Pharmally deals
“Pharmally still could not explain where it got money to pay its Chinese suppliers. The ‘buy now, pay later’ explanation is hard to believe at a time when the demand was highest,” BAYAN secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. said.
Teachers denounce ‘state abandonment’ as school year opens
“Today, we will be forced into another school year of underfunded and ill-equipped distance learning, with no plans from the government on how it can safely re-open our school nor on how it will address the grave issues hounding DepEd’s (Department of Education) learning continuity plan,” the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said.
Groups slam school’s decision to turn over peace books to military
“[T]he university administration has practically surrendered its academic freedom to the state security agencies that have constantly undermined our people’s quest for a just and lasting peace,” Pilgrims for Peace said.