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Mining for the common good? Not with current policy and practice, say critics

OCHRP wrote 3 weeks ago: Some groups critical of mining practices in the Philippines have argued that they are not necessaril … more →

Tags: Philippines, Mining, extractivism, philippine mining act, Teddy Casino

A year after SC order, Luisita farmers back in streets

Jack Stephens wrote 3 weeks ago: Peasants from Hacienda Luisita in November of 2011 commemorating the seven year anniversary of the H … more →

Tags: aquino, Philippines, Law, Peasants, KMU, KMP

US military exercises are a show of force, a tradeshow for US arms

Jack Stephens wrote 1 month ago: Peasants protesting the Balikatan exercises back in 2011 (photo courtesy of Tudla Productions). Mary … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, AFP, USA

How the military hid the truth behind Jonas Burgos abduction

Jack Stephens wrote 1 month ago: Placards with Jonas Burgos’ “mug shot” are placed in front of the Supreme Court seal in Padre Faura, … more →

Tags: Southeast Asia, Human Rights, Internal Politics, Law, Philippines, Desaparecidos, jonas burgos, AFP

How the military hid the truth behind Jonas Burgos abduction

Jack Stephens wrote 1 month ago: Placards with Jonas Burgos’ “mug shot” are placed in front of the Supreme Court seal in Padre Faura, … more →

Tags: Philippines, Law, Human Rights, AFP, Desaparecidos

Detained Indigenous Leader Released1 comment

Jack Stephens wrote 1 month ago: Indigenous Lumads alongside Jalandoni Campos, with microphone,  protesting his harassment by the PNP … more →

Tags: Philippines, Political Prisoners, Human Rights, PnP, indigenous

Peasant leaders call for land, justice

Jack Stephens wrote 2 months ago: Peasant leaders and organizers calling on the government to scrap CARP-ER (photo courtesy of Bulatla … more →

Tags: aquino, Philippines, Human Rights, Peasants, KMP

Military rules in Bicol region

Jack Stephens wrote 2 months ago: Felix Paz says life for peasants would be better if militarization is lifted in the region (photo by … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, AFP, Oplan Bayanihan, Peasants

‘One billion’ to rise against gender-based violence, poverty

Jack Stephens wrote 3 months ago: Members of the women’s alliance, Gabriela, taking part in the lead up to the One Billion Risin … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, Women, Gabriela

KMU slams ‘trumped-up charges’ vs. 3 leaders

Jack Stephens wrote 4 months ago: Protesters demanding the release of KMU-National Capital Region officer Roy Velez (photo by Angela C … more →

Tags: aquino, Philippines, Human Rights, KMU

New law gives some hope to victims of disappearances

Jack Stephens wrote 5 months ago: An elderly Filipino woman lighting candles for victims of enforced disappearances in the Philippines … more →

Tags: aquino, Philippines, Law, Human Rights, Desaparecidos

Rights lawyer warns against resurgent ‘John Doe arrest warrants’

Jack Stephens wrote 5 months ago: Painting by Antipas Delotavo image courtesy of Bulatlat. Marya Salamat writes about the use of … more →

Tags: Philippines, Law, Human Rights

Farmers march against militarization, terror in their communities

Jack Stephens wrote 5 months ago: Farmers and workers participating in the Lakbayan from Southern Tagalog to the National Capital Regi … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, Peasants

Witness recounts ‘clean-up’, cover-up of Olalia, Alay-ay murders by soldiers

Jack Stephens wrote 5 months ago: Lt. Col. Eduardo Kapunan (in blue), with his lawyer and accused former Sgt. Desiderio Perez (in oran … more →

Tags: Philippines, Law, Human Rights, political killings, KMU

Armed Forces Targeting Non-profit & Human Rights Workers

Jack Stephens wrote 6 months ago: Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) standing in front of an AFP emblem after it wa … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, AFP, Oplan Bayanihan, chra

Son of Cordillera People’s Democratic Front spokesperson missing

Jack Stephens wrote 6 months ago: Ednar Dayanghirang, a local Cordillera activist and leader, during a joint panel with the NDPF durin … more →

Tags: Philippines, Law, Human Rights, PnP, indigenous, chra

Kin of Rolly Panesa File Habeas Corpus Petition

Jack Stephens wrote 6 months ago: With secretary-general of Karapatan, Cristina Palabay (left), nearby a family member (right) of Roll … more →

Tags: Philippines, Law, Human Rights, AFP, Torture

A signed ‘framework agreement doesn’t mean fight is over’

Jack Stephens wrote 7 months ago: Lead negotiators from the Philippine government and the MILF signing a joint statement on the initia … more →

Tags: Philippines, Peace talks, milf

Woman Leader in Batangas Survives Assassination Attempt

Jack Stephens wrote 7 months ago: Militarization of Bondoc Peninsula due to Aquino’s counterinsurgency program, Oplan Bayanihan … more →

Tags: Philippines, Human Rights, Women


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