![[Urgent Appeal] A human rights defender was denied due process and charged in court, notwithstanding procedural and substantive lapses in the investigation -TFDP](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/tfdp-logo-small.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Urgent Appeal] A human rights defender was denied due process and charged in court, notwithstanding procedural and substantive lapses in the investigation -TFDP"){kind=logo}
THE CASE OF MR. TEMOGEN “COCOY” TULAWIE, A COURAGEOUS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER FROM JOLO, SULU Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), writes to inform you about the updated information regarding the case of Mr. Temogen Sahipa Tulawie, a human rights defender belonging to a Tausug tribe from Jolo, Sulu. On September 19-21,2012 was the … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Lawyers, bloggers urge takedown of Cybercrime Law -GMANews.com](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/gmanewsonline2.jpg?w=144&h=111&crop=1 "[In the news] Lawyers, bloggers urge takedown of Cybercrime Law -GMANews.com")
Lawyers, bloggers urge takedown of Cybercrime Law SHAIRA PANELA, GMA NEWS September 26, 2012 With one of the biggest and most active online communities in the world, the Philippines stands much to gain —or lose— from the enactment and implementation of the controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175), which was signed into law last September … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Government taking steps to stop rights violations, says Justice Secretary Leila de Lima | Sun.Star](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/sunstar-network-copy1.jpg?w=160&h=65&crop=1 "[In the news] Government taking steps to stop rights violations, says Justice Secretary Leila de Lima | Sun.Star")
Government taking steps to stop rights violations, says Justice Secretary Leila de Lima | Sun.Star. September 26, 2012 MANILA — Justice Secretary Leila de Lima told a group of human rights watchdogs that had been instrumental in cutting United States military aid to the Philippines that the Aquino administration has taken steps to reduce cases … Continue reading »
![[From the web] Cybercrime law: Demonizing technology](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/rappler_logo.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[From the web] Cybercrime law: Demonizing technology"){kind=logo}
Cybercrime law: Demonizing technology. BY SEN. TEOFISTO ‘TG’ GUINGONA III September 26, 2012 I own a Facebook page where people are welcome to make comments, positive or negative. I also own a public Twitter account where my views are published for everyone to see. If any of my own thoughts or the thoughts expressed by … Continue reading »
DSWD shelter program up for Iloilo City informal settlers | Sun.Star. September 25, 2012 THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) office in Western Visayas is prioritizing 378 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) as awardees of the P100-million shelter program. DSWD Regional Director Minda Brigoli said a multipartite memorandum of agreement … Continue reading »
![[From the web] Youthspeak: Students confront dark era through photos and audio accounts in Martial Law Museum -InterAksyon.com](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/interaksyon-logo2.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[From the web] Youthspeak: Students confront dark era through photos and audio accounts in Martial Law Museum -InterAksyon.com"){kind=logo}
Youthspeak: Students confront dark era through photos and audio accounts in Martial Law Museum Text by Dino Mari L. Testa | Photos by Analy Labor, InterAksyon.com September 23, 2012 On September 21, 2012, the 40th anniversary of declaration of Martial Law, InterAksyon.com, TV5′s online news portal, brought its exhibit to the University of the Philippines … Continue reading »
![[In the news] Body not found but 58th massacre victim recognized -INQUIRER.net](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/inquirer1.jpg?w=160&h=60&crop=1 "[In the news] Body not found but 58th massacre victim recognized -INQUIRER.net")
Body not found but 58th massacre victim recognized. By Jeannette I. Andrade, Jerome Aning, Philippine Daily Inquirer September 26, 2012 Although his body has not been found, Reynaldo Momay, a photojournalist from General Santos City, has been formally recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) as the 58th victim of the “Maguindanao Massacre” in 2009. … Continue reading »
Business files petition before Supreme Court questioning anti-cybercrime law | Sun.Star. September 25, 2012 MANILA – A businessman has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop government agencies from carrying out some provisions of the controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act, which critics fear may infringe freedom of expression because of its provision on online libel. Louis … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] Airline unions to join PALEA in “Global Day of Action”](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/palea-logo.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Press Release] Airline unions to join PALEA in “Global Day of Action”"){kind=logo}
Airline unions to join PALEA in “Global Day of Action” Airline unions are set to join the Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA) in a “Global Day of Action against Outsourcing” spanning four continents on Thursday. The September 27 action coincides with the anniversary of PALEA’s protest last year that led to the cancellation of all … Continue reading »
![[Statement] The Marcos’ Legacy of Fraudulent and Illegitimate Debts -FDC](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/photo-by-rapha-el-olegario-philrights.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Statement] The Marcos’ Legacy of Fraudulent and Illegitimate Debts -FDC")
The Marcos’ Legacy of Fraudulent and Illegitimate Debts As the nation remembers today the declaration of Martial Law and the imposition of the Marcos fascist dictatorship 40 years ago—we recall not only the crimes and abuses , but the valiant struggles of our people to end the tyrannical regime. Today is a day of remembering, … Continue reading »
On anniversary of Martial Law, NCRPO chief says ‘secret marshals‘ to make a comeback By Abigail Kwok, InterAksyon.com September 21, 2012 MANILA, Philippines – On the 40th year since the declaration of Martial Law, and with Metro Manila seeing a rise in criminality, the director of the National Capital Region Police Office announced that “secret … Continue reading »
![[Event] Red-Baiting Forum 2012 (on October 19th at UP Balay Kalinaw, Quezon City) -IPON](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/ipon-logo.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Event] Red-Baiting Forum 2012 (on October 19th at UP Balay Kalinaw, Quezon City) -IPON"){kind=logo}
Dear Sir or Madam, As a follow-up to our 2011 Red-Baiting Conference we cordially invite you to our Red-Baiting Forum 2012 (on October 19th at UP Balay Kalinaw, Quezon City). In September 21, 2012, activists as well as civil society organizations allover the Philippines commemorated the victims of human rights violations during the painful years … Continue reading »
Stop demolition in Barangay Luz, uphold the poor’s right to shelter The Cebu Solidarity with the Urban Poor appeals to Cebu City Councilor Nida Cabrera who is also the Homeowners’ Association President of one of the sitios with households to be demolished on September 24, 2012, to dialogue with the affected households. The 32 households … Continue reading »
Greener on the other side: Deforestation in the wake of Martial Law by Shaira Panela, GMA NEWS September 21, 2012 Philippine forests were lush before Pres. Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law on Sept. 21, 1972. Forty years after, Philippine forests are still under repair from denudation caused by massive deforestation that started in the Marcos … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] Groups hold indignation rally in Mendiola vs. P-Noy’s silence on Tampakan Project -ATM](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/atm-logo1.png?w=160&h=93&crop=1 "[Press Release] Groups hold indignation rally in Mendiola vs. P-Noy’s silence on Tampakan Project -ATM"){kind=logo}
Groups hold indignation rally in Mendiola vs. P-Noy’s silence on Tampakan Project Manila – Worried, angry and determined, about 500 anti-mining protesters invaded Mendiola yesterday after President Aquino remained silent on their appeal to drop the Tampakan mining project in South Cotabato referred to by them as the “world’s most dangerous mining project.” Jaybee Garganera, … Continue reading »
