![[Press Release] Philippine expert, Dr. June Lopez, joins the UN’s torture prevention body -APT](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/apt.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Press Release] Philippine expert, Dr. June Lopez, joins the UN’s torture prevention body -APT")
Philippine expert, Dr. June Lopez, joins the UN’s torture prevention body Dr. June Caridad Pagaduan Lopez, the Philippines, was elected to the United Nation’s Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT). Dr June Lopez, currently Professor of Psychiatry at the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines in Manila, is an expert on forensic evidence and … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] Groups condemn another violent attack against anti-mining advocate -ATM](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/atm-logo1.png?w=160&h=93&crop=1 "[Press Release] Groups condemn another violent attack against anti-mining advocate -ATM"){kind=logo}
Groups condemn another violent attack against anti-mining advocate Call on P-Noy to clear bloodsheds on “tuwid na daan” Alyansa Tigil Mina and other environmental groups are enraged over another ambush attack against an environmental advocate in Carmen, Surigao del Sur last October 29, 2012 and are now calling on the president to ensure that violence … Continue reading »
![[Blog] To do or not to do: A discourse on the naked truth, the Freedom of Expression and Individuality by Jose Mario De Vega](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mario-de-vega.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Blog] To do or not to do: A discourse on the naked truth, the Freedom of Expression and Individuality by Jose Mario De Vega")
To do or not to do: A discourse on the naked truth, the Freedom of Expression and Individuality by Jose Mario De Vega I refer to the letter of Angeline Lesslar, “Young sex bloggers a sign of societal breakdown”, Malaysiakini, October 25th. Indeed, “our young adults are once again creating headlines through their actions and … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] People power saves Krus na Ligas from EPALs -NO MORE EPAL MOVEMENT](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/dakila.png?w=160&h=75&crop=1 "[Press Release] People power saves Krus na Ligas from EPALs -NO MORE EPAL MOVEMENT")
People power saves Krus na Ligas from EPALs The National Historical Institute issued an order to stop the construction of the expansion of the Krus na Ligas Barangay Hall named as Belmonte Hall, a priority project of Councilor Vincent Belmonte. The No More EPAL Movement and Dakila joined the Krus Na Ligas Community in UP … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] On the commemoration of IPRA; Solon, IP leaders call for justice, peace and solidarity -ATM](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/atm-presscon-photo-by-jay.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Press Release] On the commemoration of IPRA; Solon, IP leaders call for justice, peace and solidarity -ATM")
On the commemoration of IPRA; Solon, IP leaders call for justice, peace and solidarity Rep. Baguilat declares year-round campaign In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the promulgation of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act or IPRA (RA 8371), Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat of the lone district of Ifugao, with other indigenous peoples leaders in the … Continue reading »
![[Statement] Teachers must be registered voters to serve the elections -TDC](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/tdc.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Statement] Teachers must be registered voters to serve the elections -TDC")
Teachers must be registered voters to serve the elections Two days before the deadline of registration for 2013 elections, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), does not expect for an extension of voters’ registration. However, we would like to bring to public attention the matter of voters’ registration of teachers and the practice of appointing them … Continue reading »
TDC welcomes house approval of insurance for teachers in poll duties The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomes the House approval of HB 6528, authored by Rep. Juliet Cortuna of A Teacher Party List. The bill provides an insurance package for election personnel including public school teachers tasked to perform election duties during national and local … Continue reading »
![[Statement] THE CAPION MASSACRE -HRD-Pilipinas](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/hrd-logo-sample-colored5-small.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Statement] THE CAPION MASSACRE -HRD-Pilipinas"){kind=logo}
THE CAPION MASSACRE The Human Rights Defenders-Pilipinas (HRDP) express its deep concerns regarding information from the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) about the killing of a B’laan tribal leader who fought against the entry of a mining company, including the death of her two (2) sons and wounding of her lone daughter. The … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] US Court of Appeals upholds $354 Million contempt award against Senator Marcos and Imelda Marcos -Claimants1081](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/marcoses1.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Press Release] US Court of Appeals upholds $354 Million contempt award against Senator Marcos and Imelda Marcos -Claimants1081")
US Court of Appeals upholds $354 Million contempt award against Senator Marcos and Imelda Marcos On Wednesday the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a contempt judgment against Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Imelda Marcos and the Estate of Ferdinand E. Marcos. The judgment, $353.6 million, is believed to be the largest … Continue reading »
![[Isyung HR] A rights’ propaganda by Mokong Perspective](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/mokong.jpeg?w=128&h=120&crop=1 "[Isyung HR] A rights’ propaganda by Mokong Perspective")
Isyung HR: A rights’ propaganda. by Mokong A proud PNoy was quoted in several news articles saying “a very vocal leftist community in the Philippines is very good at propaganda on human rights but I think the record speaks for itself.” I searched for the definition of the term propaganda for the sake of clarity. … Continue reading »
Defending of Human Rights Defenders FB page -HRD-Pilipinas Description This group page adheres to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1998. The declaration arose from the recognition that defenders often become the target of violations and abuses because of the nature of the activities they carry out and … Continue reading »
![[Press Release] Filipino doctor elected to key UN anti-torture committee -MAG](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/162020_143869779004082_2021986_n.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Press Release] Filipino doctor elected to key UN anti-torture committee -MAG")
Filipino doctor elected to key UN anti-torture committee Dr. June Pagaduan Lopez has been elected among the twelve new members of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) for 2012 to 2016, to serve as expert in monitoring detention conditions in more than 60 … Continue reading »
MEDIA ADVISORY Press Conference: Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the IPRA October 29, 2012 (Monday) / Time: 10:30 am at Treehouse Restaurant, Matalino St., Teacher’s Village, Quezon City Main Guest: Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Lone District of Ifugao and Chairperson of House Committee on National Cultural Communities (or Indigenous Peoples) Panelists: Datu Ed Banda … Continue reading »
![[Urgent Appeal] About the killing of family members of a B’laan tribe leader opposed to the entry of SMI in their ancestral domain area -TFDP](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/tfdp-logo-small.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Urgent Appeal] About the killing of family members of a B’laan tribe leader opposed to the entry of SMI in their ancestral domain area -TFDP"){kind=logo}
[Urgent Appeal] About the killing of family members of a B’laan tribe leader opposed to the entry of SMI in their ancestral domain area -TFDP Dear friends, Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) writes to inform you about the killing of family members of a B’laan tribe leader opposed to the entry of Sagittarius … Continue reading »
![[People] AN ENCOUNTER by Judy A. Pasimio](http://hronlineph.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/juvycapion-by-lrc.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[People] AN ENCOUNTER by Judy A. Pasimio")
AN ENCOUNTER by Judy A. Pasimio LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights) Imagine this. It was past 6:00 in the morning. The sun has risen, and nature was already awake. And so were Daguil and Jordan Capion. They were having coffee just outside their small hut of a farmhouse in Sitio Fayahlob, Barangay Datal … Continue reading »
