Freedom Ride raises awareness on Human Trafficking Advocates take on the fight against human trafficking to another level as they hold the first ever Freedom Ride on March 9, 2013 at the Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Taguig. Cyclists wearing shirts printed with 1343 Anti-Trafficking hotline shall bike around the cities of Taguig, Manila, Pasay and … Continue reading »
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[In the news] Long wait ends for HR victims -PhilStar.com
Long wait ends for HR victims By Mike Frialde, The Philippine Star February 25, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – Labor leader Romy Castillo will never forget the events of July 23, 1984, the day he was introduced to wet submarine, dry submarine and electrocution. Following his arrest by agents of the Marcos regime, Castillo was subjected … Continue reading »
[In the news] Aquino tells Norway, CPP-NDF: Time for peace talks to move forward -GMA News
Aquino tells Norway, CPP-NDF: Time for peace talks to move forward GMA News February 24, 2013 President Benigno Aquino III has relayed to the Norwegian government, the mediator in peace talks with the National Democratic Front, that it is time to have peace efforts with communist rebels move forward. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said … Continue reading »
[In the news] Edsa 27 -INQUIRER.net
Edsa 27 Philippine Daily Inquirer February 24, 2013 It cannot be denied that the second Aquino administration has done much in a concerted effort to revitalize the spirit of Edsa. But we must not conflate the legacy of the People Power Revolution with any administration, not even this one. This is precisely the mistake the … Continue reading »
[In the news] Human rights law signing to mark EDSA anniv -RAPPLER.COM
Human rights law signing to mark EDSA anniv By RAPPLER.COM February 24, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – The signing of a law recognizing victims of human rights violations during the Marcos administration will be one of the highlights of the 27th anniversary celebration of the EDSA People Power revolution on Monday, February 25. President Benigno Aquino … Continue reading »
[Blog] Humanity must come together as One to crush all forms of madness, inhumanity, superstition and fanaticism by Jose Mario De Vega
Humanity must come together as One to crush all forms of madness, inhumanity, superstition and fanaticism by Jose Mario De Vega I refer to the shocking news at happened last week In Papua New Guinea. According to the reports of the AFP: A young mother who was accused of sorcery was stripped naked, doused with … Continue reading »
[Urgent Appeal] Hundreds of oil palm workers decry unjust dismissal -CTUHR
URGENT APPEAL January 06, 2013 Hundreds of oil palm workers decry unjust dismissal; call for reinstatement, regularization, and implementation of labor standards The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights is writing to you to seek your support for 293 of oil palm workers who were unjustly dismissed and were refused to go back to … Continue reading »
[In the news] Amended petition vs. cybercrime law contests cybersex, regular libel -GMA News
Amended petition vs. cybercrime law contests cybersex, regular libel Mark MERUEÑAS, GMA News February 4, 2013 A group of petitioners against the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 has amended their complaint, asking the Supreme Court to also declare as illegal the regular libel — as opposed to only e-libel — as penalized under the Revised … Continue reading »
[In the news] Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility -INQUIRER.net
Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility. By Ryan D. Rosauro, Inquirer Mindanao February 3, 2013 OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines — Child protection advocates are making a last ditch call on lawmakers to preserve the country’s gains in advancing children’s rights by opposing moves to lower the minimum age of criminal … Continue reading »
[From the web] Respect the students’ right to press freedom! Statement calling for an end to campus press freedom violations committed against UPHL Gazette -CEGP
Respect the students’ right to press freedom! Statement calling for an end to campus press freedom violations committed against UPHL Gazette. The College Editors Guild of the Philippines – Southern Tagalog chapter expresses strong support to the ongoing campaign of the UPHL Gazette, the official student publication of the University of Perpetual Help – Biñan, … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Convict Election Saboteur, Pasay RTC told -SANLAKAS
Convict Election Saboteur, Pasay RTC told Partylist ask voters to reject “fake Bicolano”, “fake sekyu” Hundreds of members of activist partylist Sanlakas trooped to Pasay City Regional Trial Court today to call for the conviction of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in an electoral sabotage case filed by COMELEC against her two years ago. “The best … Continue reading »
[In the news] Marcos sins, victims’ woes to be taught in schools -INQUIRER.net
Marcos sins, victims’ woes to be taught in schools By Leila B. Salaverria January 30, 2013 Never again. So the nation will remember not to forget, a bill that recognizes for the first time that the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship committed atrocities against Filipinos also mandates the teaching in schools of the abuses inflicted on its … Continue reading »
[In the news] Gloria should be convicted on poll fraud case – PhilStar.com
Gloria should be convicted on poll fraud case philstar.com January 31, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – The partylist Sanlakas on Thursday called on the Pasay Regional Trial Court to convict former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the electoral sabotage case filed against her by Commission on Elections (Comelec) two years ago. “The best way to clean elections … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Black Tuesday: Mourning For Freedom of Expression Both Online and Offline -PIFA
Black Tuesday: Mourning For Freedom of Expression Both Online and Offline The Philippine Internet Freedom Alliance (PIFA) continues its protest against the Cybercrime Law as the oral arguments resumed at the Supreme Court today after it has suspended its oral arguments last week. “We hope that the oral arguments will not be postponed today as … Continue reading »
[In the news] Congress ratifies ‘Marcos compensation bill’ -RAPPLER.com
Congress ratifies ‘Marcos compensation bill’ By RAPPLER.COM January 28, 2013 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)- The Senate and the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the ‘Marcos compensation bill,’ a measure seeking to provide compensation to human rights victims during the Martial Law era. Its formal title is “Human … Continue reading »