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[Press Release] Philippine Government Misusing Covid-19 Law Against Critics -HRW

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Philippine Government Misusing Covid-19 Law Against Critics Activists Charged with Sedition, ‘Fake News’ By Carlos H. Conde Philippine authorities are increasingly using the Covid-19 pandemic and new public health restrictions as an excuse to charge political opponents and activists with criminal offenses. The latest targets were seven activists trying to distribute food aid last week in Bulacan province, north of

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[Statement] Sentro hails arrest of Palparan, calls for no ‘VIP treatment’ and swift conviction -SENTRO

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Sentro hails arrest of Palparan, calls for no ‘VIP treatment’ and swift conviction The Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa eagerly welcomes the capture early this morning of fugitive retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan; but expresses at the same time apprehension that he will also be accorded VIP treatment in a “special jail” – like Janet Lim-Napoles and her

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[From the web] 9 common misconceptions about activists and rallies. Number 9 will surprise you -bulatlat.com

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9 common misconceptions about activists and rallies. Number 9 will surprise you By Mong Palatino – Bulatlat.com JULY 1, 2014 1. Rallies are violent, street rallies are illegal, and they cause destabilization. A rally is neither a picnic nor a carnival but it is also not a riot and a mortal combat activity. A rally will end and disperse peacefully

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[Statement] Declaration- Blue Pavilion People’s Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Declaration- Blue Pavilion People’s Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 21, 2012 We, movements for the defense of water and Mother Earth gathered at the Blue Pavilion inside the Cúpula dos Povos, collectively share a vision that water is a commons, not a commodity. The Earth’s pristine waters give life to an astonishing diversity of ecosystems and human societies. This

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[From the web] The Role of Activists in a Persistently Militarized Democracy – by Fr. Robert Reyes

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by Fr. Robert Reyes Source: http://www.facebook.com/notes/f-robert-reyes/ We were all wearing red, the color of rage. It was a “Run Against Enforced Disappearance” or RAGED. Since Martial Law FIND or the Families of the victims of enforced disappearance has documented 2,160 victims of enforced disappearances. Six victims have been reported under the present Aquino Administration. Forced disappearances continue with impunity because

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