“What kind of justice system allows those accused of stealing billions to choose their place of detention while political prisoners — many elderly and ailing — are left to rot in congested, filthy, and inhumane conditions, denied even the most basic rights?” Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim asked.
The league of mayors in the province of Nueva Vizcaya have joined forces to reject new mining ventures, declaring their firm opposition to exploration and extraction projects they say threaten the province’s environment and its people.
“Indigenous communities face a rise in human rights violations, yet the very institution meant to defend our rights remains silent, blind, and complicit. We do not need an agency that serves the plunderers of our lands. We demand justice, not betrayal,” Longid said.
A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG “Samar”) has been activated to lead the investigation, gather evidence, and identify those responsible, PTFOMS reported.
Makabayan’s bill wishes to strictly prohibit commercial or large-scale fishing using passive or active gear for trade, business, or profit beyond subsistence, within municipal waters and bays.
Cumpio is nominated in the Courage Prize category, awarded to journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate “courage in the practice, defense or promotion of journalism in a hostile environment and despite threats to their freedom or safety.”
Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao said the province’s governor Jose “Jing” Valeriano Gambito and vice governor Eufemia Ang Dacayo need to speak against police violence on environment defenders of Barangay Bitnong who put up a barricade to prevent mining exploration in their community.
Kabataan Youth Party Rep. Renee Co appears to be 20th Congress’ “poorest” member, with “only” P280,000 to her name, consisting mostly of ordinary items (P20,000), gadgets (P120,000) and savings of (P120,000).
The groups issued a statement marking the United Nations’ World Food Day last Wednesday, saying the US-supported Israeli assault of Gaza highlights hunger and food insecurity in the world.
Environmental plunder is linked to militarization and government corruption in the Philippines, an international solidarity mission revealed at the conclusion of its five-day probe in various communities in Luzon and the Visayas.
