Windel Bolinget, Chairman of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (Photo by Carlo Manalansan/Bulatlat) “With the fast-tracking of the bill, graver human rights violations among IPs and farmers are expected, especially for groups who are known for their valiant opposition of destructive projects like Chico River dams back in the ‘70s. For so long, Cordillera has been…
“The anti-terror bill is a modern expression of state warlordism. It uses legal means to subvert the state monopoly of force to serve the purposes of the ruling administration.” The post ‘The anti-terror bill is a modern expression of state warlordism’ appeared first on Kodao Productions.
The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island denied President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusation it killed a soldier using a disposable razor blade, in turn accusing government troops as “consistent violators” of the rules of war. The post Duterte lies on razor blade killing, NPA in Negros says appeared first on Kodao Productions.
“Since early on, the revolutionary movement has considered Duterte as a rabid enemy and a rabid puppet of US imperialism by surrounding himself with generals who are notorious assets of the CIA and DIA of the US, carrying out immediately an all-out war policy under the cover of continuing Aquino’s Oplan Bayanihan until he launched…
“Our call to drop all charges against Frenchie Mae and to immediately release her is now more urgent than ever.” By EMILY VITAL Bulatlat.com MANILA – The local court denied the motion filed by lawyers of Tacloban community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and two human rights defenders during the first hearing, June 23. Judge Georgina…
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A jeepney driver and his family find it difficult to make ends meet these days. (Photo by Geela Garcia) “Four months of being locked up is traumatic for children. The government should consider their mental health. They should not be locked up anymore.” By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Child rights advocates said…
Provincial officials of Misamis Oriental said they are prepared to welcome stranded residents and overseas workers returning to their hometowns.