Baby of political prisoner couple dies
Born last January with several health complications and a cleft-palate, Carlen was immediately separated from her mother after delivery through a ceasarian section.
Lumad 26 now need real rescue from police, priest implores
Vocales said COSA condemns the so called “rescue operation” by the Philippine National Police Regional Office 7 last February 15, adding what transpired was an illegal mass arrest and trespassing.
Priests deny police story: ‘USC Lumad needed no rescuing’
“Here, no rescue need ever be conducted because the presence of the lumads in the retreat house was for their welfare and well-being, and all throughout, they were nurtured, cared for, and treated with their best interest in mind,” the priests said.
Groups assail Salem’s continuing detention
The law is meant to protect, not persecute, the people, the NUJP said, urging the prosecutors to respect Mandaluyong RTC Branch 209 Judge Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio’s ruling that Salem and Esparago’s arrest violated the Constitution and the Rules of Court.
Groups slam Duterte’s personal vendetta vs ABS-CBN, challenge Congress to prove independence
“We are tempted to thank President Rodrigo Duterte for proving us right about what we have been saying all along, that the shutdown of ABS-CBN was a personal vendetta that a lapdog Congress helped seal,” NUJP said.
KMP: Land-grabbers murder farmer, burn down houses
“DAR watched from afar as armed goons evicted farmers, fenced their lands, and continually harassed them after, chasing them further off as they tried living on the margins of what was once their farm lots.”–KMP.
Journos pedal for jailed colleagues
Media groups and supporters held a biking event Sunday morning to commemorate the anniversary of the arrest of a journalist in Tacloban City on what they claim are trumped up charges.
Aklan activists warn of more SEMPO-like raids by police, seek help from local leaders
“The current red-tagging and subjecting of activists under intense surveillance are incidents that serve as preludes to warrant-less search and arrests, massacre and killings,” the activists said.
Sorsogon media slams PNP for ‘comical’ allegations on broadcaster’s death
“[W]hen police attribute(s) a crime to the NPAs, it’s tantamount to saying they could not solve the case. It’s a subtle admission of utter failure,” the journalists said.
NUJP: Where is justice in Doc Gerry’s killing?
The NUJP urged the Court of Appeals to conduct proceedings to prosecute the accused in the killing of journalist, environmentalist and good governance advocate Gerardo “Doc Gerry” Ortega on January 24, 2011.