by Rod Rivera Dekonztruktschon April 11, Malacanang, was in qualms to agree in giving the former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos a space in the heroes hall. The reason is that he was awarded a medal of valor for his honorable military service, by President Diosdado Macapagal. Likewise, PNoy ordered Vice President Jejomar Binay to … Continue reading »
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[Press release] Government Negotiator Marvic Leonen Welcomes MILF Peace Panel Dialogues with non-Moro Civil Society; Hopes that the Discourse Will Reach Manila –
by Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC) Government Peace Panel Head Marvic Leonen welcomes the MILF Peace Panel Dialogues with Non-Moro Civil Society (CSO) and considers these consultation processes as complementary to the efforts of government in also conducting consultations. “We hope that through these open dialogues, the people will have the time to reflect on the … Continue reading »
[Statement] FIND Lenten Statement: Kalbaryo ng Kawalan ng Katarungan
by Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance (FIND) “…let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.” (Amos, 5:24) Every Holy Wednesday, members of the Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance (FIND) gather at the Bantayog ng mga Desaparecido at the Redemptorist Church grounds in Baclaran, Paranaque City, for … Continue reading »
[In the news] PAL workers stage ‘Kalbaryo ng PALEA’ – Interaksyon.com
PAL workers stage ‘Kalbaryo ng PALEA’ – Interaksyon.com. Source: Interaksiyon.com MANILA, Philippines — Members of the ground crew union of the Philippine Airlines on Wednesday staged their own version of the Stations of the Cross, a Catholic tradition depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Calling their version Kalbaryo ng PALEA,which started outside the … Continue reading »
[In the news] No ‘cold case’ for widow on quest for justice – Nation – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News
No ‘cold case’ for widow on quest for justice – Nation – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. By VERA Files (Conclusion of the article “DOJ to reopen ‘cold’ cases of extrajudicial killings”) BAGUIO CITY—It has been almost six years since her husband was killed along a lonely stretch of highway in Ilocos Sur, … Continue reading »
[In the news] DOJ to reopen ‘cold’ cases of extrajudicial killings – Nation – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News
DOJ to reopen ‘cold’ cases of extrajudicial killings – Nation – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. By LEILANI ADRIANO AND BOBBY LABALAN, VERA Files (First of two parts) In the chronicles of human rights violations, Judge Ariston Rubio is listed as one of the first victims of extrajudicial killings under the administration of … Continue reading »
[In the news] Aquino urged to act on media killings | The Philippine Star News Headlines
Aquino urged to act on media killings | The Philippine Star News Headlines. By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines - A former Sandiganbayan justice urged yesterday President Aquino to work on ending the killings of journalists and activists in the country instead of blaming the judiciary for the violence. Former Sandiganbayan justice Raoul … Continue reading »
[Blogger] The urban way to displace the already homeless – Dekonztruktschon
by Rod Rivera Dekonztruktschon rodrigo75.wordpress.com If it is not demolition, when a dialogue doesn’t work, the alternative to uproot the homeless from their informal settlement is burning down their shanties to ashes. In the urbanizing metro every inch of space counts as an asset to have economic use. The land becomes more valuable than people. … Continue reading »
[Press release] Murder of mining worker equates to ‘killing’ of small-scale mining by MNCs says CTUHR
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) condemned the killing of Santos “Ricky” Manrique, president of Federation of Miners’ Association in Pantukan (FEDMAP) Compostela Valley saying that the incident is characteristic of how huge mining corporations are also murdering local and small-scale mining groups. “Whilst the murder of Manrique Santos is deplorable in … Continue reading »
[In the news] De Lima mulls inclusion of two witnesses in Burgos abduction case – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
De Lima mulls inclusion of two witnesses in Burgos abduction case – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. By Tetch Torres INQUIRER.net Filed Under: Abduction, Human Rights, Military, Judiciary (system of justice) MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Leila De Lima is considering the inclusion of two witnesses in the abduction of leftwing activist Jonas Burgos to the Department … Continue reading »
[Press release] On Earth Day: “Remember those who have reunited with the earth” Victims organization cry justice for slain environmental activists – Hustisya
Source: One Palawan Facebook Account AS THEY JOIN the Earth Day activities today, victims organization Hustisya called to “remember those who have reunited with the earth,” as they cried for justice for slain environmental activists. “While Earth Day is a venue to discuss and address environmental concerns, we should not forget the environmental activists who … Continue reading »
[Photo Blog] Bike for the right to a safe, healthy and ecologically-balanced environment
According to the United Nation Environment Programme or UNEP there are three main dimensions of the interrelationship between human rights and environmental protection: The environment as a pre-requisite for the enjoyment of human rights (implying that human rights obligations of States should include the duty to ensure the level of environmental protection necessary to allow … Continue reading »
[Press release] Groups slam DENR Chief for “washing hands” in mining – ATM
Says Paje giving the country another cross to carry by endorsing mining Green groups were shocked at the pronouncements of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary (DENR) Ramon J.P. Paje during the Asia Mining Conference in Singapore last week when he said, “We are harmonizing local and national policies toward a more friendly regime … Continue reading »
[In the news] Eye-opening health care in ARMM gives blind hope – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Eye-opening health care in ARMM gives blind hope – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: Health, Philippines – Regions A SURVIVOR of many armed hostilities in Sulu, 60-year-old Salip Minnaw Musaiya had been blind for 10 years. Her hope to see the beauty of the world again kindled when relatives informed … Continue reading »
[In the news] Student protests mark Aquino speech at UP – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Student protests mark Aquino speech at UP – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. By Christine Avendaño, Nancy C. Carvajal Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: Graft & Corruption, Education, Benigno Aquino III MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) Just as he was stressing the “good news” about his administration, President Benigno Aquino III’s speech was disrupted on Sunday by some … Continue reading »
