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[Press Release] PNoy approves six-month extension of deadline for Martial Law claims application -Akbayan

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PNoy approves six-month extension of deadline for Martial Law claims application Three months after the November 10, 2014 deadline expiration, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has approved Joint Resolution No. 3 extending for six months the deadline for Martial Law claims application to May 2015. Joint Resolution No. 3 is the consolidation of Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 and House

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[Press Release] PNoy urged to extend deadline for the Martial Law victims’ claim -PAHRA

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PNoy urged to extend deadline for the Martial Law victims’ claim The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), a coalition of human rights groups, is urging Pres. Noynoy Aquino to immediately act and certify as urgent a Joint Resolution for the extension of filing of Martial Law victims’ claim. Under the Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 and House of

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[Press Release] Akbayan Rep. Gutierrez pushes for extension of deadline for filing of claims for Martial Law victims

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Akbayan Rep. Gutierrez pushes for extension of deadline for filing of claims for Martial Law victims “The lack of time should not pose as a hindrance to the recognition and reparation of the human rights victims for the sufferings and sacrifices they endured during Martial Law,” Akbayan Rep. Barry Gutierrez said. His statement came Sunday on the 42nd year commemoration

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[Blog] When money is not enough. By Darwin Mendiola

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When money is not enough By Darwin Mendiola A country in a democratic transition must come to terms with its past in order to move forward. Addressing past atrocities and injustices is considered a crucial part of social healing and national reconciliation. Acknowledging the misdeeds especially human rights violations is one significant step towards guaranteeing the right of the victims

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[Statement] Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board Conducts Consultations, Sets Period for Applications

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HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS’ CLAIMS BOARD Virata Hall, Institute of Small Scale Industries (ISSI) Building, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City email: hrvictimsclaimsboard@gmail.com Press Statement 4 April 2014 Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board Conducts Consultations, Sets Period for Applications The Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board, tasked with the implementation of RA 10368 providing for reparations and recognition to victims of

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