Duterte goes after mining firms that supply explosives to NPA

By CARLO MANALANSAN Bulatlat.com Our recent trip to indigenous communities of Karen in Kawthoolei was not totally a new experience but a special ‘tour of duty’. The mere thought of entering an area that has witnessed a seven-decade civil war for self-determination was exhilarating to say the least. Although communities find themselves talking about peace,…

Candles lit for the victims of Ampatuan Massacre. (Photo by Alyssa Mae Clarin / Bulatlat) “It is our way of keeping the fight for justice alive, as well as condemning all violations of human rights. And hopefully, before all our candles run out, justice would be given to all victims.” By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN Bulatlat.com…

(BULATLAT FILE PHOTO) Mrs. Edita Burgos. “Human rights defenders helping the victims and survivors, as well as those working to expose the real situation of extensive rights violations on the ground should not be subjects of attack.” – political prisoners By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Victims of human rights violations and their…